Hawaiian Restaurants near Waialua, HI

“This is a charming location in converted old gas station. We each had a 24 oz smoothie (coconut, mango, and a couple of mixed combinations) to start while waiting for our food outside on a picnic bench. The food was one of the best we’ve had on the islands: Kahlua pork, Kalbi ribs, Teriyaki chicken, Furikake Ahi, squid luau, fresh caught fish, fish tacos, macaroni salad, tossed salad and coconut cake with pineapple for dessert. Highly recommended!“

“First luau; best luau! Amazing time! The show was spectacular; food & drinks were delicious; pre-show was so engaging. Very nice people.“

“It is everything and then some. Great experience“

“Great 😍food very nice and friendly service !“

“The drinks are a little strong, definitely not complaining, had the beef sliders and they were delicious. This is definitely a five-star establishment and a fun place to hang by the beach. The atmosphere is lively and charming with live entertainment. Bring your wallet and live your best life.“

“Best luau we have ever been to! The entertainment, activities, and food were amazing. The traditions honored were evident. Blessings to you Mauka Warriors!“

“Your typical plate lunch establishment, lots of different options to choose from.

I like to grab platters and pans of different dishes from them. Larger portions at more reasonable prices compared to other restaurants nearby.“

“Like most places in Waianae, there aren't tourist dollars floating bad food with one time purchases. Bad restaurants with good marketing can survive in waikiki, but when you're customer base is 90% people who live within a square mile, you have to provide good value and bbq kai is a good example of that.“

“Me and my family have supported this place for years.we moved to ewa this year and we still find our selves going here.i am pleased to see that they have renovated their restraunt.food is awesome and we have never had a problem with their service for over a decade.

Parking: Ever since longs closed(I AM STILL HEART BROKEN) there has been plenty of parking avilable.

Kid-friendliness: They have a lot of meals small enough for your kids.the atmosphere is kid friendly too.“

“Great place for a quick meal. Outdoor seating. Food was good! I'm not used to Hawaiian barbecue but I could definitely learn to love it. This place is definitely worth checking out. The portions were huge. I had enough leftover for a midnight fridge raid.“

“The food is delicious. I had the Kalua Pork and cabbage. Portions are appropriate for the money. In fact, I took the rest to go and got two meals out of it. I appreciate the casual, yet quality, approach of the restaurant and that it is local vibes rather than tourist. There were a number of flies during our entire time eating inside the restaurant.“

“Best burritos BY far in all of Oahu! Highly recommend!!“

“We’ve been taking out from Islander Drive Inn for many years. Its not a fancy place, just a simple, hometown spot, but i gave them 5 stars for 5 reasons.#1 Consistency - What i ate many years ago tastes the same every time we went including today. Im not left scratching my head figuring they changed cooks again. If they did, I didn’t notice. What makes me so sure? I eat the SAME THING every time.#2 Accuracy- They have never messed up my order. Nothing different, nothing missing, I get what I ordered. Utensils too.#3 Hot Food- I paid higher prices at places 5 minutes away from my house that left me feeling cold. Literally. Not here though.#3 Communication- They answer the phone quickly, I understand what they are saying and they understand me. Pleasant.#4 Convenience- Fast Service. Good location. Good parking. I always need medication picked up at Longs so picking up a meal at the same time makes it easy.#5 Local Business- Always support local.My personal favorite is always the Honey Garlic Chicken plate with all white rice. Nice,Sweet Honey sauce with perfect amount of garlic, not overpowering and Crispy juicy Chicken. Very flavorful. Good portions. My husband enjoys the homemade hamburger steak with onions and requested gravy all over everything. Fries are crinkle cut. They are decent. Good selection of other different plate lunches as well with pictures. If you haven’t been, we recommend this humble spot in Wahiawa.“

“There's not much I need to say,this place has perfect food,perfect atmosphere, and perfect service.their menu is huge ranging from hawaii to American to English.you can cater here and the prices aren't to high.

Parking: There are plenty of parking spot but it could be hard to find some during happy hour.(lunch)“

“Just go there and get it.“

“Hands down best food we had on Oahu. Fresh, beautiful, balanced flavors and unique menu options. We’ll be back for sure!“

“The drinks, The Catch of the day(Marlin) The views, the ocean breeze, the service. ALL 5 STAR.“

“Food was hot and fresh. Restaurant was clean. Lots of food for the price. The seafood platter was fantastic. Great flavor! Service was fast. Two of us were eating the platter and I didn’t even say that we were, but we were given forks and napkins for both of us. Would definitely make the trip to North Shore again. Wonderful experience by all four of us in the party.“

“Great atmosphere, very COLD beer and great, super friendly staff. The food was really tasty too!“

“Loco Moco - da bes comfort food when you’ve been on the Mainland too long. Chicken Katsu was ono! Haupia pie - ❤️“

“Great food but I guess there's a rice shortage. Before it was more rice then meat now it's wheres the rice. Prices really have gone up and so has the food. Quality food is there at a price one of the oldest restaurant chains on the island still has some of the greatest island cuisine

Parking: Parking is a little tight especially for longer vehicles like full sized trucks

Kid-friendliness: Has a kids menu and also they offer the standard crayons and paper

Wheelchair accessibility: 2 designated parking's a little tricky but it's something“

“Great service! Great food! We recommend and visit every trip! Never had bad service. One time I said something about the amount of shrimp and they quickly added more with no reaction. The cook always wants you to be happy 😊“

“Found this spot during Covid and it has become one of my absolute favorite places on the whole island. I eat here anytime I’m up this way. I always get the Bonzai Shrimp Tacos and they never disappoint. Definitely a great place to grab lunch or dinner with a gorgeous view. ???“

“This adorable boutique on the North Shore really embodies the aloha spirit. They have awesome home decor, jewelry, artwork and the sweetest sales associates who go out of their way to assist you!! The next time you’re on the North Shore stop by The Cove Collection and see why they are my fav♥️“

“Pretty low key, great history, decent prices, stunning flora.“

“A hidden gem! Super friendly people, great food with large portions! We are here on vacation from Alabama and this ranks as one of our favorite finds on the island!“

“Great food and friendly service. Don't let the location or the outside appearance scare you off, this is an excellent place for a quick and cheap meal. We fed an adult and 2 kids for breakfast for $14 total. Can't beat that anywhere in Hawaii. We'll be back.“

“Chef Elmer made our tasting experience 1000/10. Wedding planning is stressful enough and he made making the dinner menu a breeze!! He’s super accommodating and very very nice will always recommend! And will 100% be back in the future when visiting Hawaii. Thank you again you’re the best!!“

“Our first day of 2024 was amazing, thanks to the amazing staff. A shout out to the bartender John who went above and beyond. Making me drinks with less sugar so I could enjoy drinks with my husband for the new year. Mot bartenders will say we don't have them on the menu and leave it at that. Not John. I'm truly thankful for his dedication to serving all. Thank you

Dietary restrictions: I'm keto, so I don't eat carbs or sugar. I had the poke Hawaiian poke bowl with greens instead of rice. Thank you“

“The food was so delicious! We got the breaded pork chops since they no longer made the grilled garlic pork chops. It still was pretty good. We also got orange chicken, steak hamburger, pork and cabbage, and again, it was all very delicious.“