Hawaiian Restaurants near Waimanalo, HI

“The food is amazing, I got the pork and cabbage comboed with garlic shrimp with rice and Mac salad, HUGGGE position size I could barely finish it! The food was all so delicious, the garlic shrimp was so juicy and packed with garlic, not to mention the 10/10 service from Kang! This is the best L&L on Oahu, hands down. 🔥🤙“

“After spending the morning at Kaiona Beach Park with my cat, Laki, we stopped by Keneke’s for lunch and had such a wonderful experience. The outdoor seating area felt very pet-friendly, and everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming 🐾

I ordered the Coconut Shrimp lunch special, and it was honestly some of the best coconut shrimp I’ve had on Oʻahu. The shrimp were incredibly crispy, packed with real coconut flavor, and clearly made fresh to order. It took a little longer to prepare, but it was absolutely worth the wait.

The lunch special came with rice, macaroni salad, and a drink for only $13.60, which feels almost unbelievable compared to Waikiki prices these days. The portions were huge!! I ended up taking leftovers home and still had food left in my fridge later that day.

The cashier was especially friendly and welcoming. You can tell this is a place loved by locals, but it also feels comfortable and inviting for first-time visitors.

When we arrived, we were lucky and there was no line. By the time we finished ordering, a crowd had formed behind us, which says a lot about how popular this place is. If you’re visiting around lunchtime, be prepared for a wait, but the food is definitely worth it 🥰😸

We’ll absolutely be back. Mahalo! 🌺

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“Very good food.“

“A gem at on Diamond Head side of Waikiki. We sat the bar and enjoyed a fun selection of drinks and plates to share. All of dishes looked and tasted great and had twists that made the stand out from other menus - bbq fries with sour cream and chive dip had of the flavors and more of a baked potato. The bartender was knowledgeable and a pleasure to chat with. Would go back again, immediately.“

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

“Awesome food and cocktails“

“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。“

“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.“

“Food was good quality and decent. I was expecting a bit more of an Asian flavour. Service was super friendly but I gave it a 3/5 because we had four people dining and all our meals came at different times. My meal came after the first person finished. It didn’t look too busy. Atmosphere is great. Good vibe.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Absolutely our best meal in Hawaii. The right choice to celebrate a special occasion. Our experience was so wonderful, food, wine, atmosphere all made for the best evening. Our server, Julian was absolutely top notch, extremely friendly, attentive, and was just so happy to engage ensuring the celebration was more than we expected. Kudos he deserves it. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back.“

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

“I am foodie from Japan, enjoy once or twice a month hotel buffet in Tokyo. But Orchids Sunday branch menu was the best ever. Not only does it taste good, but it also tastes good, fine scenery, number and placement of staff and their diligence noteworthy.“

“We enjoyed the amazing food and aesthetic here! 10/10 recommend.“

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

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

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

“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. ❤️“

“First time trying Zippy's and im glad I came to this location. The service and food was a 10/10 😁 There was construction happening but that didnt get in the way of enjoying my meal. I got the mini korean fried chicken plate and everything came out perfect. If you do plan on visiting a Zippy's come to this location!“

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

“Everything was so beautiful and intimate!“

“Paradise poke is a clean and inviting poke/local foods spot. I would put them up with the top dogs in terms of poke. I didn’t get a chance to taste their plated food but everything sounded amazing. I ordered the 2 choice poke bowl. I got the Hawaiian Alaea style with the Ginger scallion combos with the yuzu cucumbers. The bowl was so refreshing and the fish was amazingly fresh. This won’t be the last time I’ll be visiting.“

“The Food is Phenomenal – Get Here Now!
The food here was absolutely fantastic, but the service is what really sets it apart. You can always judge a place by its staff, and these guys were not only recommending everything I ate but bragging about the rest of the menu. They even let me sample a few things—it’s clear they’re proud of what they’re serving. They mentioned the grand opening is coming up shortly, so do yourself a favor and go eat here before everyone else finds out how awesome it is!“

“Get there early or you will have to wait. Food, atmosphere and staff were wonderful.“

“Amazing food prepared by amazing people.“

“The food was pretty good but the spicy shrimp was super spicy to me lol so if you can’t take to much heat try the garlic shrimp instead. The owner wasn’t to friendly but maybe is just his personality, the place is next to a beautiful pond and nice trees . Is flies🪰like in all outdoor places serving food it didn’t bother us to bad but just want to make people aware of what. Overall the food was very yummy .“

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

“Wow I drove past this place many times, shame on me for not stopping by for a bite. Today I was just looking for breakfast and maaaayyyynnnn the breakfast combo!!!

$9.59 bucks in ward is awesome, which included 2 eggs, 1 spam, 2 pocho sausage, 2 links, and 4 bacon.!!!. Most places would probably cost 15-20+ bucks for that.

Not to mention, it was only after my order was almost done I see a sign for $1 adder for fried rice, shucks. Definitely going try that next time. I forgot to ask for over easy when I grabbed my bag and was like oh no don't be scrambled haha. We'll it seems to be standard as over easy it was, so if u want scramble be sure to ask.

On top of the deal my food was out in a few minutes behind one small order and a large order, so gray job on quick time.

Inside is your normal plate lunch seating area. There is also metered street parking along the north bound lane of Cooke St.

They have a good size menu, and I definitely will be back to try some of their other food. For now I found my go to breakfast spot in ward area haha!!!“

“Great food, very friendly people, great prices.
Very small to eat inside but they have tables outside. Awesome food to pick up and go. Very fresh and great seasoning. The cooks are very attentive to what you want on your food.
Definitely a must.“

“best Mexican food on island, friendly service, HUGE portions - well worth it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Incredible flavor & huge portions! I had the Garlic Parmesan Crusted Ahi over brown rice. I’ll absolutely be back!“

“I've dined at many L&L restaurants in Hawaii but this was my first visit to the location across from Whole Foods. There are lots of tables for diners, many are hidden around the corner from the drink dispensing station.

I ordered something I get at a number of L&Ls ... BBQ Cheeseburger combo (a deluxe BBQ cheeseburger, a LARGE bag of fries, and a drink); all for $12.50.

The burger contained lettuce, a thick slice of white onion, and a slice of tomato. Yum! The fries were crispy ... None were soggy ... Yay!

What can I say? I was impressed!“

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

“Da Ono Hawaiian Food is a great local spot to try traditional Hawaiian food. It has a very casual, local feel, and the food was exactly what we were hoping for. Everything we ordered was satisfying and flavorful, and it felt like a nice way to experience authentic Hawaiian comfort food.

We really enjoyed our meal and would recommend it to anyone looking for a more local, traditional Hawaiian food experience.“

“Love this L & L location. This is always a must when we are here on vacation. This location is conveniently located in the Safeway parking lot. It is to the right side of the longs drugs store on the corner. The service is always great here and it is always fun to come here. We love the chicken katsu and kalua pork plates. The Mac salad is always a nice treat!“

“Roy's continues to amaze us. They built a great reputation and continue to live up to it rather than resting on it. Their chef is continuing to improve on the traditional Roy's dishes that everyone loves, bringing newer tastes to the zucchini bao buns, the hibachi salmon, the butterfish. And he is bringing new dishes to the table that continue to make dining there interesting. We were a party of five last night and every dish hit the mark. Butterfish and salmon were high quality and perfectly prepared. The ribs were the best we've had. the bao buns are better than ever. And our guests loved the desserts. The service matches the high standards of the food perfectly. Great attentive waiters who know the menu and are helpful without overdoing it. Excellent service through the meal. And wines that match the food perfectly without being overpriced. Thank you Roy's for another outstanding evening.“

“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!“

“chicken katsu and all rice“

“The staff at Cafe Kaila are so warm and welcoming. They also have best breakfast whether you choose to eat an eggs Benedict or a banana bread French toast. Always fresh fruit there so pile it on everyone and just enjoy 😉“

“Ono poi. Looking for Kulolo.“

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“We ate at Hula tonight for the first time and Levin took care of us! He went above and beyond and made the experience for myself, my mom and daughter absolutely wonderful. His suggestions for entrees were on point and his customer service was the best we had since arriving on the island! Thank you so much!“

“A little hard to find, but worth the effort for this delicious poke. So ono!!

Super fresh fish and delicious flavor options. One of the best places I’ve tried. I’ll be back for sure!

They do have a small indoor seating area, but this place is best considered for take-away.“

“Good food & entertainment“

“Walked off the street looking for fresh poke and this place met expectations. The portions are generous and the prices reasonable.

The fish is fresh and the service magnificent. Staff friendly and the place is very clean. We’ll return again before vacation is over. Highly recommended.“

“Everyone is helpful and eager to answer your questions any time of the hours. Thanks for Times for being so near to my place I can save gas!“

“We were fortunate to grab seats at the bar before a show at the Blaisdell. Beautiful atmosphere, very attentive server/bartender (Kalei), amazing food options and lovely hand mixed cocktails. We were pleasantly surprised and will return!“

“Fresh catch is the best! Reasonable prices too“