Kapaʻa
The Kapaʻa edition of the famed Kauaʻi burger depot. This one is set in an attractive barn-like building with a wide porch ideal for people-watching to a…
Must-see restaurants in Hawaii
Hana & East Maui
This fruit stand is the place to pick up Kipahulu-grown coffee, jams and the most incredible array of fruit, from papaya to rambutan. Look for it in the…
Honolulu
Located in the heart of Pearl City, this convenient branch of the well-known java joint is a central spot for a quick caffeine fix, a pastry or a light…
ʻIao Valley & Central Maui
The oldest and best Vietnamese restaurant on Maui is out of the way, but it rewards the search. Menu stars include Buddha rolls in spicy peanut sauce and…
Kailua
Artisan breads, organic fruit and veggies, and filling plate meals, from island-style barbecue to Filipino stew, are sold by vendors in the large parking…
Lahaina
For over-the-top (literally) shave ice, amble up to the counter at the second location of Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice and take your pick of tropical…
Kihei & South Maui
Get your beach snacks – tacos, burritos, shave ice – at this food truck at the back of the northernmost Big Beach parking lot.
Hanalei Bay & the North Shore
The centerpiece of Kilauea’s latest shopping development, this gleaming store is part high-end supermarket, stocking imported groceries from Europe in…
Lahaina
This is the Hawaii you came to find: friendly, open-air and beside the beach (although the view is somewhat obscured). The food’s first rate, the prices…
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%…
Windward Coast
Drive down Kamehameha Hwy, and you just might blow right past this unassuming eatery. But if you like poke (fresh cubes of raw fish seasoned and served…
Kailua-Kona
Expect a bustling crowd at this sprawling, eco-sustainable brewpub, with tiki-torch-lit outdoor seating and laid-back waitstaff. Pizza toppings verge on…
The Road to Hana
This bustling barbecue stand at the Nahiku Marketplace is the place to try kiawe-smoked breadfruit, plus kalua (pit-oven-cooked) pig tacos. Your kids will…
Honolulu
One of the newest additions to SALT at Our Kakaʻako, Moku Kitchen is a Honolulu eatery that perfectly marries the best of both worlds – upcountry farming…
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…
The Road to Hana
For traditional Hawaiian fare on the Road to Hana, try this satisfying little roadside vendor at Nahiku Marketplace. Order healthy poke bowls (with Hana…
ʻULU Ocean Grill + Sushi Lounge
Kona Coast
ʻUlu means 'breadfruit,' and this sustainably minded restaurant is all about locally sourced produce, seafood and meat – some 75% of its dishes are made…
The Road to Hana
In a lovely setting, with purple benches and beautiful peacocks wandering around, this little food-truck cafe near the entrance to the Garden of Eden…
North Shore & Upcountry
This shaded tropical garden and low-key coffee shop make an inviting sanctuary on a hot day. It's tucked into a busy side street (enter off Nalu Pl or via…
Puna
Naysayers are immediately converted upon tasting hip young Ashley's executions of her and husband Sean's wildly creative vegan gelato flavors (some 500 in…
Moloka'i
For a heaped bowl of the best poke in town, head to this humble food truck. It serves fresh fish straight from the surrounding seas dowsed in shōyu, spicy…
Kihei & South Maui
Tucked inside the Island Gourmet Market, this new deli is a great quick stop for pre-made and made-to-order takeout. Breakfast offerings, which are…
Windward Coast
The Polynesian Cultural Center has several eateries and food trucks in its Hukilau Marketplace, which doesn't require an admission ticket. You'll find…
Waikiki
It’s almost impossible to drive by the Leonard’s eye-catching vintage 1950s neon sign without seeing a crowd of tourists. This bakery is famous for its…
North Kohala
Looking for a down-home country barbecue on a gorgeous piece of sloping pasture with wide-open views? Busloads of lei-wearing tourists join the Richards…
Lanaʻi
Don't worry: the care goes into the food, not the decor, at this bare-bones diner, where you can serve yourself a coffee, grab a newspaper and settle in…
Kahului
Around a dozen entrepreneurial and yummy food trucks have congregated in this parking lot, around a canopy-shaded setup of picnic tables. Choose between…
Kailua-Kona
Fumi's was founded by members of the family that runs Teshima's, and they bring a similar high level of home-cooked fare to hungry diners. The menu dips…
Puna
The cuisine and atmosphere is in such a different league from anything else in Puna, you'll be excused for thinking you've been transported to Northern…
Stratos New York Pizzeria/Pau Cow
Hamakua Coast
It's no Paulie Gee's, but the newish Stratos New York Pizzeria/Pau Cow (adjoining restaurants, same owner and chef) along Honomu's main drag does do what…
West Maui
Offering a solid menu of sandwiches, burgers and fish tacos, this oceanfront cafe may not be worth the short drive from the resorts just south – parking…
Waikiki
Michel's opened in 1962 and little seems to have changed since. The beautiful water view out over a small pocket beach, with the heart of Waikiki glowing…
Waikiki
An upbeat neighborhood izakaya (Japanese pub) upstairs in a tiny open-air mall offers contemporary versions of Japanese bar-food standards. Paper lanterns…
