Superb plate lunches can be enjoyed at tables inside and out at this super-casual (but not shack-like) local eatery. The beach is a short walk away; get your meal to go and have a picnic on the shore. The garlic shrimp is worth the billing it gets in this restaurant's name.
Ono Steaks & Shrimp Shack
Top choice in Windward Coast
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