Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Way off the beaten track, this organic farm’s cafe inhabits a cool, tranquil hardwood-floored dining room with green-field views. Fork into fresh daily…
Must-see restaurants in Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
One of several eating choices in an architecturally troubled strip mall, the plate lunches at this simple storefront are superb. Kalua pork, lomilomi…
Alley Restaurant at ‘Aiea Bowl
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
A bowling-alley-attached restaurant seems an unlikely place to get great food, but not at this fabulous diner. Dig into a scrumptious furikake ahi …
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
A casual restaurant concept originated by locally renowned chef Peter Merriman. Upscale comfort fare (burgers, sandwiches, seafood, pizza) is sourced…
Waipahu
It's all here and it's all good: poke bowls, plate lunches, bentō boxes, legendary garlic ahi and more. The classics of modern Hawaii cuisine are…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Well-prepared diner fare with an island accent: omelet with kalua pork, Hawaii-style hash, passion-fruit biscuits and more. It's at the very south end of…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Like a food truck, only there's no truck. This family-run legend hidden deep in a commercial complex turns out memorable Hawaiian food, including pork…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Inside a small, breezy green plantation-style house surrounded by fast-food joints, this cafe looks like it belongs in the Caribbean or Key West. The…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Fans of this mini-chain line up for manapua (Hawaii version of Chinese-style steamed or baked buns) stuffed with anything from char siu (Chinese barbecued…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Many fans consider the 30-minute drive to this coffee shop from Waikiki to be an essential part of their holiday. Classic diner fare is served by…
Waipahu
The banana pancakes at this old-time diner are worth getting out of bed for. Amid vintage photos and family memorabilia that make Rocky's a de facto local…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Ignore the typical ‘Aiea strip-mall setting for what's inside this family-run storefront: great custom hand-rolls (over 40 choices) and sushi that are…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Roy’s is located in the clubhouse area of the Ko Olina Golf Club. His famous Modern Hawaii food fusion is creative as always, although not for the faint…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
This little diner from 1947 has a tidy building that's on the local historical register. Its old-fashioned saimin (local-style noodle soup) is made with a…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
A fine alternative to the ho-hum cafes within the Pearl Harbor historic sites, this waterfront restaurant has outdoor tables and views over a yacht marina…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
For many late-night denizens, the teri meatballs (flavored with teriyaki) at this literal hole-in-the-wall are an essential part of a night out carousing…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Creates pizzas with both familiar and island flavors, such as Poke Pizza with spicy ahi (yellowfin tuna) and lomilomi (chopped tomato and red onions) on a…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Expect good-sized portions of Korean standards such as marinated galbi (short ribs) and beef barbecue. The barbecue chicken, pork and beef draw fans from…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Don't miss the pho (beef noodle soup) at this strip-mall storefront also serving spring rolls, rice plates, crunchy banh mi sandwiches and bubble tea…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Locals swear by the banana pancakes, hamburger steak, chicken kalbi (grilled Korean-style) and other island faves. The interior is bare-bones and…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
A large outlet of Oʻahu's favorite chain of natural-food supermarkets. Choose from the hot vegetarian buffet or have a sandwich or smoothie made to order…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
After coastal hikes or lazy days on the beach, cool off with the delicious shave ice treats from this storefront shop. There are dozens of colorful…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Pretty and pink, the decorations at this cone-sized ice-cream and coffee shop are as sweet as the desserts. Try the locally made Hawaiian hot fudge.
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
The near oceanfront location offers great views and the local-style breakfasts and plate lunches are priced right. Popular with locals.
Waipahu
Tucked into a sleepy corner of a nondescript strip mall you'll find this storefront offering more than 20 kinds of poke – the sweet onion ahi and furikake…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
Serves typical plate lunches of mochiko (batter-fried) chicken, BBQ short ribs, teriyaki beef, pork katsu (deep-fried cutlets) and much more. All can be…
Pearl Harbor & Leeward O‘ahu
About a 15-minute drive east of the Ko Olina resort area, this basic strip mall has pan-Asian noodle joints, Hawaiian BBQ places, a pancake house and a…
