Honolulu
At Livestock, the food is like an old pair of khakis, vaguely stylish but very comfortable. There are seasonal variations, but you'll always find…
Must-see restaurants in Hawaii
Kihei & South Maui
Ka‘ana means 'to share,' and Maui's bounty is shared in high style at this chic spot at the Andaz. At breakfast, the buffet will keep you nibbling fruit,…
Hanalei
Find this roadside trailer near Hanalei’s eastern end for a taste of poi – the traditional Hawaiian staple, prepared on the family’s nearby taro farm – or…
Kohala & Waimea
Malasadas are a kind of Portuguese donut gone Hawaiian. Manuela Malasada Co is a food truck slinging some wonderful variations – stuffed with passion…
West Maui
Some 10 food trucks cluster around picnic tables in a field along Lower Honoapiʻilani Rd. Stop here for tacos, ribs, seafood, Thai, Japanese dishes,…
Kapaʻa
Relocated to the heart of Kapaʻa, Sukothai is considered Kauaʻi's best Thai restaurant. Look forward to dishes not often seen on American menus, such as…
Kapaʻa
The grill smolders with tri-tip, chicken, burgers and ribs. This is a great opportunity to try Santa Maria–style BBQ, which hails from Central California…
Lihuʻe
Organic and vegetarian flavors shine at this breezy garden cafe tucked away in a quiet residential street. Chicken or vegetarian wraps are served with…
Hilo
Wow, multicultural shave ice (called 'ice shave' on the Big Island)! Filipino 'halo halo' includes coconut milk, ube (purple yam) ice cream, agar jellies…
Puna
Grab a fresh hot pastrami sandwich on your way through or enjoy the open dining area – a mix of contemporary chic and country cottage – while you sip a…
Honolulu
The city's top Burmese restaurant may be in a small space on King St, but it has an authentic atmosphere. The various pork dishes, pineapple curry chicken…
Hanalei
OK, so the tacos here may not be authentic to Mexico, but they’re authentic to Kaua‘i. Originally a food truck and now housed in an open-fronted pavilion,…
Honolulu
A Hawaii institution for more than 30 years, Dave's scoops up specialty ice cream made fresh daily on the island of Oahu. This hole-in-the-wall…
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…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Volcano's venerable high-end kitchen puts out a locally sourced dinner menu offering an eclectic mix of fresh seafood, steak, pasta and continental…
Kihei & South Maui
Although this Greek taverna sits in a strip mall with no ocean views, the inviting patio, the townscape mural and the tiny white lights – not to mention…
Honolulu
Honolulu's first udon noodle restaurant debuted in 1994 and has been serving handmade thick noodles ever since. Always fresh and flavorful, the noodles…
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…
South Kona Coast
There’s a sense of playful anarchy here, from the young counter staff to the punk and reggae coming out of the kitchen. You know what else comes out of…
Moloka'i
This candy store is loaded with sweets and, more importantly, delicious Honolulu-made Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream. The banana fudge is truly a treat. Ube …
Honolulu
Honolulu's Hare Krishna temple has a vegetarian buffet lunch under one of the most spectacular banyan trees on the island. Even if not eating, stop by…
Hilo
The low-key Kinoʻole farmers market is geared for locals, so don't expect the spectacle of the downtown market. The draw here? All produce and products…
Windward Coast
When it bills itself as ‘da original, with ʻono grinds’ (good eats), Papa Ole’s doesn’t lie. Opt for sauteed veggies or a green salad instead of macaroni…
Honolulu
This traditional family-run Japanese teahouse on a hillside is the very place where a man from the Japanese consulate spied on the US fleet in Pearl…
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 …
North Shore & Upcountry
On a sunny day there’s no better place for a light lunch than this outdoor cafe tucked into a courtyard at the northern end of Baldwin Ave. It’s strictly…
Lahaina
For a fantastic budget meal, pop in here for the Surfer's Special: two cheese slices and a soda for $6.99. Near Banyan Tree Sq, this low-key pizza joint…
Honolulu
As ʻono (delicious) as always, this popular cafe dishes up healthy plate lunches with brown rice and organic greens. Lots of ethnic options too, including…
Wailua
Imagine banana bread, quiche with a buttery crust, croissants stuffed with goat cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomato, and the world's most decadent sticky…
North Shore & Upcountry
The real deal. This cafe and sushi bar with a porch showcases the talents of Chef Kojima, who has been cooking traditional Japanese cuisine for more than…
Honolulu
This restaurant has a gastropub vibe, but it's definitely a food-first place (although the drinks menu is deep and creative). Mains are a meaty mix of…
Princeville
You’ll only find Hideaways if you go looking for it, hard; it’s tucked away on the Pali Ke Kua property, 2 miles off the highway. Once here, choose…
Honolulu
Tucked away (and a tad hard to find) behind a raucous bar, the Nook boasts locally sourced ingredients and an inspiring menu. Equally inspiring is the…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Modeled on similar ‘fish markets’ elsewhere on Kaua‘i, here with more of a fast-food slant, this barnlike roadside building is good for a quick meal…
Kahului
Tasty grinds (local food) attract all kinds to this cheerful strip-mall eatery. The kalua pork is, as they say, ‘so tender it falls off da bone.’ Some…
Honolulu
This storefront neighborhood market sells some of the best poke and smoked meat on the island. There's plenty of parking out front; head inside to meat…
North Kohala
When you're done hiking in the Pololu Valley – or, y'know, if you're just driving and feeling kind of peckish – pop into this fruit stand, which serves…
Hanalei
This side-street ice cream shop scoops tropical flavors like banana-macnut brittle, mango and a surreal haupia (coconut pudding). It also whips up…
Honolulu
Splendid sandwiches top the lunch menu at this full-service, stylish restaurant. People hurry in, take a meeting, close a deal and hurry out. Dinner is a…
Princeville
Part high-end supermarket, part wine bar, and part deli/restaurant, PV Eats occupies the former clubhouse of the now-private Prince golf course, two miles…
