50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Waimanalo

“Wonderful and friendly. The waffles are some of the best I’ve ever had. The Kailua Pork Quesadilla was amazing as well. Manu was so friendly and after a nice conversation he gave a little speech and blew the conch as a blessing for our recent marriage.“

“I visited for the first time in February of 2023 and loved it. We didn't have an agenda other than to relax. Getting ready to make our second trip next month. Is it fancy? No, but the peace is worth more than gold. If you're looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay....wait, why am I telling you all about this place? I'm sure you can find a better place to suit your needs and desires. This probably isn't what you're looking for. I hear that the military resort in Korea is nice. You should check it out.“

“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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“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!“

“Very good food.“

“I am a Miami to Alaska transplant and seek out great Cuban food and cafe’ whenever I travel. Castro’s is the real deal!! The Cuban Cafe’ is spot on and the French Toast with the Rum Sauce is off the charts!! Enough food to feed two! The owner is friendly & engaging as is the staff. Stop in, grab a Cafe’ and chill on the sidewalk seating while your breakfast is created..I say created because it is a true work of art…at least in my professional opinion.“

“Came here for breakfast and ordered a bowl of wonton saimin. The broth was light and comforting, while the noodles were pleasantly chewy. I enjoyed the wontons, which were perfect “one-biters,” well-seasoned, and delicious. Service was friendly and engaging. The place has history and has been around for a long time, making it fun to visit and see locals enjoying their meals. Parking can be difficult, but it is worth it for the food. Also, it's cash only so leave the cc tuck away.“

“I was visiting Honolulu from Wisconsin, and this food truck ended up being one of the best surprises of the whole trip. I’ll be honest the walk to it looks a little sketchy at first since you head down this small alley, but don’t let that fool you. Once you get back there, it’s a whole different story. The customer service was awesome super friendly, super welcoming. And the food? Straight-up 10/10. The loaded barbecue fries were insane, packed with flavor and totally worth every bite. The burgers were just as amazing, juicy and cooked perfectly. Everything we tried was out of this world. If you’re in Honolulu, don’t sleep on this place. I’d come back in a heartbeat.“

“What a great burger!! We were so lucky to find them, they’re in almost hidden spot. The order their arugula burger, but I added mushroom to it, it was unreal.
The amount of meat that you get is so good. She was even mindful of my pregnancy, and though I forgot to tell her go for fully cooked she came out and asked me how I would like the Patty to be cooked.“

“the cookie corner in Mililani. is the best.“

“Our son took us there when we were visiting. Best coffee I have ever had. Never bitter“

“Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is no greasy spoon. We had a MARVELOUS breakfast here. All of the food was beyond compare, budget-friendly priced, and the staff is exceptional. Highly recommended. We will be back whenever we are in Honolulu.“

“The Best Rockstar place on Oahu!“

“Great spot to grab fresh poke where the locals shop - we had a hard time deciding so the lovely gentleman let us try a few things. We left with 5 containers of the most delicious poke we ever had and ate it in the Botanic Garden nearby, highly recommend!!!“

“We were in Hawaii for 8 days and ate at Poke Fix three times. The food is great, the people are friendly and they get you in and out quickly. I would recommend them to anyone.“

“The most delicious place to grab a smoothie in Waikiki. Always friendly staff working there and really great service! Especially Yu! I tell all my friends:))“

“Great distillery tour at a cool & unique place! Top notch booze 🥃 Highly recommend the old fashions!“

“awesome food, quick courteous service, friendly, good prices, busy but organized, could see the teamwork and they all danced in unison 5.0 stars“

“We celebrated a big anniversary at Pai and WOW - they made it extra special. We did the four course menu with wine pairings. The service was top notch. The food was inspired, creative, delicious, and locally sourced. Though the portions of each dish looked small, it was more than enough food and so delicious you wanted to eat every bite! The wine pairings were spot on, absolutely perfect with our chosen courses. The space has such a lovely vibe - clean and modern, but comfortable and well appointed. There really isn't another dining experience quite like this on the island. Justine and Kevin have created such a beautiful place with incredible food and service. Pai is definitely a must-try restaurant. We will definitely be back.“

“I recently ordered a round dobash cake at the Ala Moana location. It was beautifully decorated for my mother's birthday. It was the best dobash cake I've had in a long time. It was moist and the chocolate was perfection!! Thank you!!!“

“This place was recommended by a foodie friend of mine so I expected it to be good, but no, good doesn’t do it justice. The oat milk latte was glorious and the mango scone delicate, very lightly sweet and the perfect accompaniment to the latte. Service was friendly and helpful.“

“Was craving a late night bite and stumbled on this smash burger food stand and wowow one of the best burgers I’ve ever had! (I’ve had everything from McDonalds, In and Out, Five Guys, Shake Shack, Dick’s Burgers, you name it!)

Guys working there were super friendly and accommodating, wait for food was less than 5 mins. 10/10, highly recommend, no other notes“

“We had such an amazing breakfast at Aiwi Waffles on our very first day in Hawaii, and it could not have been a better start to our trip.
We ordered the berry medley mochi waffles with cream cheese and added bananas, and it was absolutely incredible. This place makes everything gluten free, whether you want sweet or savory waffles or even just a simple butter waffle, they can do it all. My husband is gluten free, but I am not, and I can honestly say this was the best waffle I have ever had. It was even better than any regular waffle I have tried before. You can really feel that they put their heart and soul into every dish.
The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming. Our waitress was genuinely kind, took the time to talk with us, and even recommended places to visit during our stay. That personal touch made the experience even more special.
The prices are very reasonable, and the whole place feels friendly and inviting. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend to anyone in Honolulu, gluten free or not“

“Great taste using Natural non dairy ingredients! Very great customer service and good price.“

“Food was fresh and delicious. The produce they used was amazing quality. They have a lot of good options to choose from and the ordering process was quick and easy. My toddler who is in a picky eating phase loved their scrambled eggs and croffles. They also have the best matcha latte I've ever had, I believe they use a pandan syrup they make in house. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will be returning.“

“Absolutely amazing. Best brecky in Waikiki!“

“Absolutely loved Better Daze Coffee! I got the local honey matcha latte — hands down the best matcha I’ve had so far on my trip. My husband ordered an Americano, and we shared the yummiest bagel with garlic herb cream cheese (seriously, so good!). I only wish they were closer to the strip where we’re staying, because I’d be there every single morning.“

“Everything was so beautiful and intimate!“

“There is seating and you can bring about four or five people per table. There’s also seating outside. It’s a really cool area of dying with family, friends or coworkers and also there is parking lots of parking right behind. It is literally connected within the storage building. literally it is located across McKinley high school’s football field. It is such a jam. They have really good fish there. The ambience is calm. It’s pretty quiet and next-door they have other high-end restaurants. This is a really good area to be in if you want to hang out with people visiting and or just bonding.“

“This is a cozy, cutely decorated place. The clientele many are studying on their devices, so it's a quiet place. The bottom line is the drinks are very good. My 9yr old nephew insisted on coming here, and seemed to know what to order. While playing chess in the place he revealed he and his mother have been coming here after their evening walks. The plain milk tea and the ube tea is really good. For me 25% sweet is perfect.
Prices are good. You can enjoy a nice drink in a comfortable setting or take out. Open until 10pm!“

“Came in around 7pm today didn’t know what to expect and everything was just great the seasoning of the fried cat fish and the mac n cheese. I haven’t eaten southern food in about 8 or 5 years this definitely hit the spot for the price it was a sure surprise and worth it. Gonna continue to come for more and try more food on the menu.“

“Best burritos on the planet!“

“We visited Easyque recently and I’ve been craving the food ever since!! Absolutely everything was delicious! 😋 😍“

“Great service tasty lobster cheese burger and buttery lobster roll.“

“Delicious healthy charming garden deck in back. yummy 💖“

“The food was very good, wife love the ice cream on her French toast.“

“The Tropical tribe açaí bowl with power toppings keeps me coming back!“

“Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is so kind and attentive! Katsu-san creates the most beautiful sashimi platters and omakase sushi!“

“It was delicious. Go here. you won't regret it.“

“Loved the flavors! We had the Lilikoi Sour and the Kona Sunset.“

“This shop is always rotating roasters and coffees they offer. I ordered a pour over with notes of cherry from their adventurous section of the menu (it was very cherry) at the bar and the friendly, knowledgeable baristas brought it to where I was sitting. Good spot to try something new.“

“Best food in the city and if you think otherwise argue with a wall. If you're not ready to eat beware that it's heavier food and will fill you up.

Staff is lovely and the food is absolutely amazing. I had the Aloha Melt and Bacon Patty Melt. You can easily split a melt with a friend or partner if you're both not overly hungry.“

“Franceska is wonderful and did such an amazing job on decorating a cake for my wife and sister-in-law. Cannot recommend her cakes enough for those who have gluten, dairy, and other dietary needs/ preferences. We had the double layered strawberry guava cake with coconut icing. Also added fruit and flours to the top. Such a treat :)“

“I highly recommend coming here - especially when Laura is working!! She is such a baddie💪 Highly attentive, VERY knowledgeable about their craft beer, and was super helpful/accommodating with food! We were there to watch a football game, and even though my team played horribly, I still had an amazing time, because of Laura’s hospitality and service❤️“

“Only go here if you’re interested in kind of a fancy experience. The lunch experience is about $100 per person. Expect an automatic 20% tip to be added in your bill before you receive it.
Consider this place as your appetizer, but not your full course meal. If you’re really hungry, this restaurant is not for you. It’ll burn a hole in your wallet.
All that being said, they serve fish that I’ve never found in a traditional sushi bar. I was pleasantly surprised by some of the unique flavors that I don’t usually get when I visit Tokyo. The waitress actually explains everything you’re eating. Definitely make reservations, as this is a very small boutique sushi bar with one large table and about half a dozen counter spaces.“

“so good!!!!! best lobster roll strongly recommended first time trying and i really like it“

“First of all, they have to trivia on Tuesdays, which is a pretty cool vibe. I initially stumbled upon this place by going there for an Oktoberfest event, and I've been pleasantly surprised ever since.

The space is very clean, and the coolest part about this shop is their incredible selection flexibility. If you're not digging what they have on tap, you can select literally anything from their massive options in the refrigerators. They will charge you a nominal $2 corkage/service fee to put it into a glass for you to enjoy right there!

Another great feature is that they even have some hard seltzer options if beer and wine are not your thing. It's also conveniently located in SALT Kakaʻako, so the energy and atmosphere around the area are pretty cool.

Definitely a good place to check out for any craft beverage enthusiast!“

“Best veggie dog I’ve had hands down. It’s also inexpensive for those who are wondering.“

“Found this place through a Google Maps Search. We were in the area and decided the try the Malasadas as a snack and so glad we did! My personal favourite is the regular original one (no stuffing) as it has a perfect balance between the fried and sweet level for me.

I found out later that their flagship in Waikiki is super popular with a permanent line up. Good option to avoid waiting!“