Wailua
Known for burgers catered to any time of day. Breakfast burgers and egg sandwiches come in a Belgian waffle bun, while traditional burgers are smothered…
Must-see restaurants in Hawaii
Windward Coast
This family-owned roadside landmark sells ʻono (delicious) traditional Hawaiian plate lunches, baked laulau (bundle made of pork or chicken with salted…
South Kona Coast
The full name is 'Kaʻaloa's Super J's Hawaiian Food,' but everyone calls it Super J's. They also call it freakin' delicious. The laulau (pork, chicken or…
Hamakua Coast
A malasada is just a Madeiran-style Portuguese doughnut, but Tex is famous for serving them hot and fresh. They come plain or filled; either way, folks…
Lahaina
This is the Maui we love. Ono kine grinds (good food), budget-friendly prices and down-home aloha. This reincarnation of the beloved North Shore Cafe in…
Honolulu
Chef Ed Kenney has pulled off a real trick at this comfy corner bistro: he's created a menu of comfort foods drawn from Honolulu's many cultures and he's…
Lahaina
The windows at the Lahaina Grill frame a simple but captivating tableau: beautiful food being enjoyed in beautiful surrounds. Once inside, expectations…
Waikiki
This hole-in-the-wall keeps busy making fresh onigiri (rice balls) stuffed with seaweed, salmon roe and sour plums. Other specialties include salmon-roe…
Hilo
With sweeping bay views and solid Hawaii Regional Cuisine, this casually sophisticated restaurant could be stuffy. But it's not. Here you'll find a…
North Shore & Upcountry
It's a rainbow of color at this happening farmers market: yellow apple-bananas, orange carrots, green broccoli, red strawberries. Plus starfruit, avocados…
Hanalei
This no-reservations offshoot of neighboring Bar Acuda enjoys Hanalei’s finest outdoor setting, facing mountains cascading with waterfalls. Treating…
Waikiki
Waikiki's best beach cafe is just south of the sand at Queen's Beach. Order at the window and grab a shady table close to the water and tuck into island…
North Shore & Upcountry
Assisted by its staggering view, one of the best of any Maui restaurant, veteran chef Marc McDowell has the kitchen humming to a farm-to-table variety…
South Kona Coast
Perched precariously next to the highway, the Shack is famous for insane views of Kealakekua Bay from its open-air deck. We can say, with no hyperbole,…
Puna
We're not sure if it serves anything besides fish'n'chips...we've never felt the need to ask. The battered and fried ono and mahimahi (and salmon, ahi or…
Hilo
An outstanding family-owned company, KTA's flagship store includes a bakery, pharmacy and sprawling deli. Don't miss the impressive selection of fresh…
South Kohala
Run by a former top resort chef, this hidden gem will satisfy your cravings for gourmet-rustic Italian fare: pizzas, pastas and classics, including a…
Hilo
This bustling market features wide-ranging fruits and veggies, plus takeout food and edible gifts. It's come a long way since opening in 1988 with four…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
Located in the only building left from the days when Maʻalaea was a small Japanese fishing village, this friendly general store and cafe offers locally…
Hamakua Coast
The restaurant's storefront sign states 'Very homestyle cooking.' And it's true. Gramma's is your ticket for local, often Portugese-influenced dishes,…
Lahaina
This hillside hot spot is constantly busy – and rightly so. Inside this sleek noodle shop, grazers can nibble on an eclectic array of Asian-fusion share…
Waikiki
Katsu, the deep-fried Japanese cooking method that coats meats like pork and chicken in a perfectly crispy exterior made from panko bread crumbs. This…
Kailua-Kona
What happens when sandwich-loving owners from Louisiana and Arizona come together on the Big Island of Hawai'i? Pure delight on bread, from turkey Reubens…
Lanaʻi
This restored plantation house decorated with number plates has tables indoors and outside. Owners Barb and Mark cook creative takes on Italian cuisine…
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…
Windward Coast
Vegan meets Hawaiian at this Waimanalo sensation, where you can savor back-to-the-earth farm goodness from a family kitchen. Dishes such as the roasted…
Kihei
This open-air eatery may sit in a strip mall, but the decor embraces all things Hawaiian, from the koa canoe hanging overhead to the enormous beach photos…
Kailua-Kona
A favorite with the plate-lunch crowd, Broke Da Mouth lives up to its name via heaping portions of delicious garlic furikake chicken (try it 'hurricane…
Honolulu
Known mostly by word of mouth, this insiders’ izakaya (Japanese gastropub) beats the competition with adherence to tradition and supremely fresh sushi and…
Kihei
Word is out about this fantastic seafood joint, a spinoff from the popular Pa‘ia Fish Market in the Upcountry. Across the street from Kalama Park, the…
Oʻahu
Roy Yamaguchi is one of the driving forces behind Hawaii Regional Cuisine, emphasizing fresh local ingredients with artfully blended European, Asian and…
Waikiki
Everybody loves this reconstructed Japanese noodle shop, which is so popular there is often a line stretching down the sidewalk. Watch those thick udon…
Honolulu
An award-winning Vietnamese fusion restaurant, the Pig & the Lady is crazy popular. Book well in advance. Imaginative lunch banh mi (sandwiches) come with…
Moloka'i
This kitsch old roadhouse serves the best meals on the island. Portions are generous – breakfasts feature huge omelets – and plate-lunch options include…
Lanaʻi
Created by chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, worldwide chain Nobu is known for ultra-fresh and creative sushi and other Japanese dishes. Newly redesigned, the…
North Shore & Upcountry
This superb family-owned bistro offers a friendly retro dining room, sparkling service and delicious home cooking, including fabulous pizza, pasta and…
Moloka'i
Casual fine-dining restaurant in an awesome sunset-watching setting opposite the ocean, with tiki torches lit after dark. All the delicious plates are…
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
This plantation cottage makes a romantic venue to enjoy excellent food. Lunch ranges through burgers, salads and sandwiches, while dinner options include…
Kihei
This strip-mall bistro looks ho-hum at first blush. But step inside: the sophisticated atmosphere, innovative Hawaii Regional Cuisine, honest prices and…
Kailua-Kona
Inside a mini mall, wickedly fresh sushi and sashimi are complemented by a sake list that's as long as Honshu. Everything is good, but the grilled eel and…
