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.“

“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.“

“Really enjoyed this place.
The rooftop atmosphere is great and the food was better than expected. Lots of unique dishes and everything we tried was good.
Drinks were solid too, especially the Iichiko BLU cocktail.
Staff were friendly and made us feel welcome.
Would come back again.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

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

“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 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. ❤️“

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

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Amazing food prepared by amazing people.“

“This is place is a hidden gem.
We were hungry after the byodo-in temple and thought of trying this food truck.
To our surprize the the spicy garlic shrimp was delicious, couldn't take pictures of the food. But definitely try this place.“

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

“My husband and I came starving after traveling. Coming from LA we have some high standards for our Mexican food. Safe to say they bring the best of Mexican and Dominican food. We got the Kalbi beef taco, panko shrimp, carne asada burrito and carne asada quesadilla. There was not a bite left over!!! I didn't even have a chance to take a picture of our food. Their house sauce is bomb if you mix it with a little sour cream. Def a family joint!!! I'm coming back asap and you should too! God bless the father and two daughters that work there and I hope they are successful in all they do!!“

“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!“

“chicken katsu and all rice“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food and spectacular oceanfront setting! Service was friendly and warm, but a little slow. Recommend!“

“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.“

“We haven't been to this paricular location of Zippy's before. And we haven't been to any Zippy's in quite a while. We were pleasantly surprised at the warm welcome and home cooked food atmosphere. We will definitely visit this location again.“

“I got the chicken cutlets and those were really good. Not only good but also for the price I paid for they had a lot of food and I the gravy sauce they served with it was just amazing. They were very quick with my order and they helped me pick what I wanted to get. Whenever I go to a store, especially a store that I haven't tried before, I always ask the workers what they like to eat and what is popular and I was then told to pick the chicken cutlets (I think that is what they are called) I wish I knew their exact name but anyway one of the workers from a long time ago recommended it to me and I just haven't even wanted to try anything else on the menu it was so good. They also have a boba shop inside the store which is super convenient. My mom and brother LOVE boba so I decided to just buy it whenever I'm there for them and their level of happiness has just been on a rise whenever I say I'm going to Loco Moco for lunch. Of course it is a bit of a drive for me but every time I go I can say this is worth it.“

“Caught them at Windward Mall this past Saturday, April 9. Best Shoyu Pork….Ever! Prime Rib was da bomb and sooo tender! Very friendly too!“

“Ordered a regular plate of Mochiko Chicken. Mac salad was not great. I've had better in Oahu. Chicken was hot but tad on the dry side. Customer service wasn't the greatest either. The have plenty of parking and seating indoors if you'd like to eat in.“

“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💕“

“I stopped by Ala Moana Poi Bowl the other day and it was exactly what I was looking for. It is located right in the food court and features that classic turo-turo style where you just point at what you want from the display. The service was incredibly fast, which I really appreciated. The workers were nice, though you could tell they were in a bit of a rush to keep things moving. They were a little short with me when I was ordering, but it was totally understandable given how long the line was and how hard they were working to get everyone through quickly.

The portions were really generous for the price. I felt like I got a lot of food, and more importantly, the flavors were really good. It definitely hit the spot for a solid local meal. One of the things I liked most about eating here is that I felt happy to support a local business. The food court at the mall seems to be filling up more and more with large chains from the mainland, so it is nice to have a reliable place that still serves local food.

Everything I tried tasted fresh and well-seasoned. It is a great option if you are shopping and want something filling and authentic without having to sit down at a full-service restaurant. Even with the fast pace and the bustling environment, the quality of the food stands up. It is a relief to find a spot that still feels authentic in such a corporate environment. I’ll keep coming back here to make sure we keep these local options around.“

“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. 😊❤️“

“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.“