Hawaiian Restaurants near Waimanalo, HI

“5 Stars – Delicious Local Comfort Food & A Hidden Gem That Was Worth the Turnaround!

After a long day at the beach, my family was starving and we were lucky to find L&L Hawaiian Barbecue just 10 minutes away. At first, it looked like it might be closed—but then I spotted the OPEN sign glowing, so I turned the car around—and I’m so glad I did!

The food was excellent, full of flavor, and the portions were generous enough to save some for later. We ordered the Seafood Combo and the Rib Combo (I think that’s what it was called), and both were spot-on. Total comfort food after a day in the sun!

The cashier/waitress was incredibly kind and welcoming, making sure we were well taken care of with that warm aloha spirit. It really made the experience even better.

They also serve Loco Moco and breakfast all day, which we’ll definitely be back to try next time.

If you’re in the area and craving some tasty, filling local-style eats, don’t pass this place up—it might just be the highlight of your meal plans!“

“Stopped in for some lunch with my wife. Excellent service, excellent food. Great place.“

“Perfect place to grab a bite when you’re near Waimanalo Beach. It was refreshing to see some good old school prices for some good old school food. I ate their 2 cheeseburger deluxe + drink for $10.

It reminded me of a headline I saw floating around the internet that 2 cheeseburgers is better than eating 1 cheeseburger and 1 medium fries because you double your protein while cutting own carbs and you’re more full at the end. I don’t think that’s why they made this meal deal but I’m so glad they did.

It tasted like that classic Hawai’i burger. I would get it again but I want to try their plate lunches next time.“

“BBQ Porto Sandwich was amazing!“

“Very good food.“

“Everything I have had here is so ono! Love the fresh noodles made with local ingredients can't beat it so worth the wait!!“

“ジンジャーのpokeが特に素晴らしかった✨️✨️✨️凄くご飯に合うので丼で食べるのがおすすめです。“

“Great food and wonderful service!“

“Awesome food and cocktails“

“Definitely the Hawaiian Eggs Benedict with toast, the fried ice cream. the tarot pina colada, etc... you will not be disappointed with anything you order. Also, don't get me started with the service. Plz ask for Jessica. That girl deserves a raise or a promotion.“

“Make sure you triple check your oder. Today we ate at the Honolulu Bistro for the first time. The guy at the register claims he didn't rung us up for 2 sandwiches. At checking out he did say back our order. The recipe is not detailed either. The amount we paid was definitely for 2 sandwiches. We ended up sharing 1 sandwich and left.“

“Everything on the menu is onolicious and what makes it even better is the ohana that makes you feel right at home. Well worth the drive from the west side. 😋😉 Don’t forget to pick up a tray of butter mochi too!!“

“Good food and staff Great service“

“The food and service were outstanding. Everything was impeccable. The sommelier was amazing and gave us great service with amazing wines. The food was delicious. Unfortunately the dining room faces the street instead of the beautiful beach and the lovely sunset, but that is the architect's mistake, not the super people working the restaurant. The staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Great place for a special occasion treat.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants to visit every time I'm in Hawaii. Once again, we had an amazing experience filled with delicious food and warm Aloha from the friendly staff. Every dish was outstanding and the menu is full of unique and creative options. I love trying something new every time, and there are still so many items I want to explore! I'll definitely be coming back again. Mahalo!“

“Their hawaiian plate was so Ono & the portions were big. Highly recommended.“

“Fabulous food and table service. Making the reservation, however, and greeting and attentiveness of maître d' staffing left much to be desired. See my private note. Sunlight at 430PM is a bit hard to take at some of the outside tables. Any pull down shading possible?“

“Thank you for delicious food and hospitality from three haole’s! Mahalo!“

“My first time here after seeing them on tv. So glad the worker tied the bag of my 3 plates tightly and that they use strong plastic containers. I took a sharp turn and my bag flipped to the side. My food shifted a little in the container, but at least it didn’t spill out or leak out of the containers. Love the hamburger steak with crispy onions! Omg, the special parmesan chicken was huge!! This was ono too. Will definitely go back there again. ❤️“

“One of my favorite places to eat. Always good service & great food.l“

“Best nachos! Cocktails were nice and very close to the beach“

“My husband found this restaurant on Google as he wanted to try some authentic Hawaiian food. Waited maybe 5-10 minutes before we were acknowledged (the restaurant was empty). Food came out quick & was tasty. I didn’t feel good later in the night but am not sure if that was related to the food or not“

“This is close to me but I never got around to going. Today I got the Hawaiian Mixed Plate. All you need on one plate. Fast, friendly service. Delicious food. When family comes to visit, we're going to take a short walk to Queen St BBQ.“

“Good experience. Brunch on Sunday gives you delicious lobster tails and crab. The service was wonderful, the view was amazing, and I would recommend this restaurant 100%👍“

“I work at a shop near them and frequent their store often. Zero complaints for them as they are always professional, greet you, keep the joint clean, and make some delicious meals. Highly recommend them if you’re in the area and want a quick bite to eat in or take out.“

“I like local restaurants and L&L is good with reasonable price. Chicken Cutlets is a little bit oily but Loco Moco is very good. Don’t expect super clean tables and chairs.The loco moco here is cheap, the amount is so large that you can't finish it (regular), and it's delicious. During lunch time (starting around 11:30am), there are a lot of locals working in the area, so it gets crowded, so the later hours are often empty.“

“Best Food , sweet Potato Poke Wed/Friday Da Hawaiian Chili Peppa Wata so good“

“I happened to find this place and decided to give it a try. The food had a comforting, homemade taste that really hit the spot. You can choose your type of rice, and for the side, you get to pick between seaweed or cucumber. It also comes with pickled ginger, which was a nice touch. Everything was good!“

“Reasonably priced, great service and they put lots of food in the plate lunch!“

“Great food, friendly staff, location, location, location!“

“He made the food with so much love and passion delicious food

Kid-friendliness: Plenty of place for my toddler to play and he loved the food we had coconut shrimp delicious and chicken fried rice both were equally delicious“

“Let me say that it was an awesome choice deciding to stop in here. I am so glad we did. The food was so delicious 😋 I had chicken cutlet with the rice and gravy and im telling you so ono, yessah! The flavor of the breading and the crunch 100% The staff so nice and welcoming. If you visiting the island stop in and you wont be disappointed, be nice and respectful and it will returned to you with interest 👍Aloha 🤙“

“Great service and super friendly with great food! Made daily and great choices. Must try it and you’ll love ❤️ it!“

“Amazing food prepared by amazing people.“

“This is a hidden gem on one of the busiest streets in downtown Honolulu. The staff was super helpful and friendly. The food was amazing. Took my college basketball team there after a game. It was a great experience. Try the Kalbi beef burrito. Sweet chili sauce added finishing touches to a great burrito.\nPrices were reasonable $15-$20 for burritos and they were big. Bowls, tacos, and quesadillas also on the menu.“

“This is the first poke spot I’ve ever seen in a Walmart. I always have to grab my poke bowl and tai tea with boba. There food and service is always good. I definitely recommend this place. 😊❤️“

“This L&L got a facelift recently, so it looks a lot better than it used to. Overall the food is decent. They have a lot of special menu items that you can’t get at other locations. I got the Fried Garlic Chicken and it was tasty and extremely garlicky. Bring gum and/or mints for after the meal!“

“Classic Hawaii hole in the wall. This location is the birthplace of the franchise. BBQ Mixed Plate, Chicken Katsu, and BBQ Burgers are my go to. If you have not been to location in a while, feels like new owners. Portions are generous (love it when the Styrofoam container has a hard time staying closed) and reasonably priced. If you haven't yet, give it a try.“

“If you're ever looking to grab lunch on campus, I recommend checking out L&L at Paradise Palms. The food was mostly what I expected in terms of standard plate lunch, but the mac salad was especially great. The workers were also very friendly!“

“This is a \\\"condensed\\\" or \\\"Express\\\" version of L\\u0026L with a limited menu. Their hours are 6:30am to 1:30pm. They're located in the First Insurance Company building on the corner of Ward Ave. and S. Hotel St.“

“Ono poi. Looking for Kulolo.“

“chicken katsu and all rice“

“A real neighborhood joint whose food is good!“

“I was craving an old-fashioned, hand-made, grilled cheeseburger and fries, and my tastebuds were treated with respect. The taste of their cheeseburger brought back memories of family picnics that lasting to the sun set and into the night, with aunty them playing music.These cooks must love their work! They need a bigger restaurant💕“

“Wonderful experience, Korean Steak entree was amazing and Fresh Fish entree with macadamia nut pesto was delicious. Excellent service and vibe. Highly recommend.“

“Good neighborhood spot to get some Hawaiian classics on the fly. We tried the spam and eggs and the loco love. Both were delicious and got the spot!

The interior of this location was a little dated and rundown but the food was good. The service was confusing because there was no clear spot where to order and they were taking orders from people behind us in line.

We ate on the fast food side before realizing there was a seated dining area in the back. Service may be better on that side.“

“This restaurant is a casual lunch type place with some indoor and outdoor seating. You can get food to go as well. I have a gluten allergy and the staff was knowledgeable and helped me choose safe selections. Much of the offerings are gluten-free so it is easy to create a delicious bowl. Everything was fresh and tasty. The service was friendly.“

“Quite honestly it was one of the best food experiences of my entire trip to O'ahu, even though it was just an emergency dinner after a very long hike - I was very hungry. The place has a local climate attached to it with friendly people you can talk to and listen to their stories. Prices are really good for the amount of meat you get and its very tasty. Only the mac n cheese wasn't that great for me but I guess it's just not my thing.“