North Shore & Central O‘ahu
In the Gateway at Mililani Mauka shopping center, this is a popular family-run, home-style breakfast and lunch spot with a strong local following. The…
Must-see restaurants in North Shore & Central O‘ahu
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Quintessential North Shore, Ted’s is the place where surfers load up for breakfast, laid-back locals grab a snack, suntanned vacationers dig into plate…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Take a detour down a country road to find this family-run bakery, a pilgrimage for anyone craving a ʻsnow puffy’ (flaky chocolate cream puff dusted with…
Haleʻiwa
This place is a real favorite. Many of the ingredients, such as bananas, papayas, mangoes, avocados, passion fruit, oranges, kale and mint, are grown at…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Located on Bayview Beach, Roy Yamaguchi's Beach House is a casual yet classy place for resort guests, residents and visitors. The open-air restaurant is…
Haleʻiwa
This outpost of Uncle Bo's roaringly successful operation on Kapahulu Ave in Honolulu is earning its own loyal supporters with a great range of pupu,…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Held in the lower parking lot at Mililani High School, this popular market doesn't see too many tourists. There's everything you'd expect to find at a…
Haleʻiwa
At the back of the town’s karmically cool health-food store hides a popular vegetarian-friendly deli. Breakfast is served all day, lunch is hot plates,…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Black Sheep makes craft ice cream in small batches daily. Every unique flavor has a kitschy name. Brave a single scoop ($4.50) of I Like Pig Butts and I…
Haleʻiwa
Nestled amid the sea of food trucks on the main street in Haleʻiwa, this cute little crepe shop operates out of a vintage Volkswagen selling both savory…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
This excellent poke place is in the Gateway at Mililani Mauka shopping center, just off the H-2 on Meheula Pkwy. Load up here for a picnic of incredible…
Haleʻiwa
Oʻahu’s classic circle-island drive just isn’t complete without stopping for shave ice at this legendary store, which has undergone a big overhaul. Some…
Haleʻiwa
Haleʻiwa boasts an incredible number of food trucks offering up everything from shrimp to Cajun to hot dogs. If you're in a rental car, drive through town…
Haleʻiwa
A local favorite, this laid-back, unassuming sandwich shop serves freshly prepared sandwiches, each with unique and light-hearted island-inspired names…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
A favorite lunch spot for pro surfers, locals and visitors alike, this bright-blue truck is covered in surf gear and features an intriguing menu for a…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
At the Mililani Marketplace shopping center, this cafe is cutely decorated with black-and-white checkered flooring to complement its Alice in Wonderland…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
A local favorite since it opened in 1939, this legendary breakfast-to-dinner spot serves meals, has a cocktail lounge, holds banquets, and has regular…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
At Maui Mike’s you have the choice of chicken, chicken or chicken – all free range, fire roasted and super fresh. Even the Cajun-spiced fries are 100%…
Haleʻiwa
Amid a wide-open field of sunflowers, this unique venue’s cheery, bright-red facade appears just like a farm from grandma's era – homey, welcoming and a…
Haleʻiwa
With a superb location overlooking Hale‘iwa Small Boat Harbor, and with postcard sunsets, Joe’s is the place for romantic dinners. The inventive pupu…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
This popular Thai hole-in-the-wall place has a takeout counter tucked into the backside of Mililani Shopping Center. It's hard to find and there's not…
Haleʻiwa
If you like pork, this is as good as it gets – legendary kalua (pit-oven) pork cooked daily for over 12 hours. The triple crown sandwich ($15) features…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Turtle Bay Resort's top seafood restaurant, with a name that means 'sea salt', Paʻakai offers the best in local fish, prawns, lobster and scallops, as…
Haleʻiwa
There's no sure way of knowing that these are, as touted, the best hamburgers on the island, but they’re definitely tasty and juicy, and they come with a…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Koa Pancake House is Hawaii's local answer to all those big breakfast chains, with much more reasonable prices and equally generous portions. Always…
Haleʻiwa
Over the bridge and across from the start of the beach, Haleiwa Beach House offers beautiful views from inside and outside dining areas. The menu is surf …
Haleʻiwa
These guys offer not only killer tacos but killer burritos. Try the longboard burrito ($9.50) with coconut rice and chicken, beef or kalua pig, plus all…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
This tiny green-and-blue trailer is incredibly popular and serves fresh sandwiches and a good selection of salads using organic and local products…
Haleʻiwa
Giovanni's can fairly claim to be the original shrimp truck, as it began plying area beaches with its sautéed garlic shrimp plates in 1993. It set up at a…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Locally owned since 1959, Kilani Bakery is just the type of mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall establishment that you remember from growing up. Everything is…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Turtle Bay Resort's laid-back open-air bar and grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with impressive menus and an extensive wine list. For dinner,…
Storto's Deli & Sandwich Shoppe
Haleʻiwa
The made-to-order submarine sandwiches here are delicious, using a secret recipe for the fresh-baked bread. Sandwiches are named after North Shore surf…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
A Bangkok-born cook oversees the kitchen squeezed into this roadside lunch truck. Flavors tend toward the tame (ask for extra spicy), but the big plates…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Have a large family in tow? The lively atmosphere, cheery red-checkered tablecloths and large variety of made-from-scratch Italian food such as pizza and…
Haleʻiwa
Coffee-lovers rejoice over the house-roast beans and brews here at the back of the North Shore Marketplace. Be sure to poke your nose in for some…
Scoop of Paradise Ice Cream Factory
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Choose from exquisite homemade ice cream (in more than 50 flavors!), coffees, cakes and smoothies in the blue warehouse next to Paʻalaʻa Kai Bakery. After…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
Healthy and super-delicious acai bowls, pitaya bowls and smoothies, served up just across from Sunset Beach beside the gas station. Buy your refreshing…
Haleʻiwa
So much more than produce; here stacks of vendors sell artisan crafts, souvenirs and organic, seasonal edibles. At the time of writing the market was…
Haleʻiwa
Food-truck Mexican in Haleʻiwa that gets a big thumbs-up from locals. It's good for dinner as it stays open later than most other food trucks, has parking…
North Shore & Central O‘ahu
This friendly, cozy Mexican cocina (kitchen), tucked away on an unassuming side street, serves authentic eats in generous portions amid bright and…
