🍽️ Oahu Must-Eat & Drink Guide
✅ Leonard’s Bakery (Kapahulu) – Malasadas. Get them hot.
Koko Head Café (Kaimuki) – Elevated brunch with island twists.
Over Easy (Kailua) – Brunch with a view and chill vibe.
Bogart’s Café (Kailua) – Famous for acai bowls and hearty breakfast options.
Cafe Kaila (Kailua) – Classic American breakfast with tropical flair.
✅ Ted’s Bakery (Sunset Beach) – Famous for pies and breakfast treats.
Helena’s Hawaiian Food (Kalihi) – Old-school Hawaiian food. Try the pipikaula and laulau.
Rainbow Drive-In (Waikiki) – Classic plate lunch (cheap and fast). L&L is okay in a pinch, but you can do better locally.
Highway Inn (Waipahu or Kaka’ako) – Traditional Hawaiian comfort food.
Side Street Inn (Kapahulu) – Local favorite for hearty comfort plates and fried dishes.
✅ Duke’s Waikiki – Classic Hawaiian beachfront restaurant, great for casual dining.
✅ Maui Mike's Fire Roasted Chicken – Rotisserie-style chicken, perfect for a casual meal.
Alicia’s Market (Kalihi) – Top-tier poke and roast meats.
✅ Ono Seafood (Kapahulu) – Possibly the best poke bowls on the island.
✅ The Pig and the Lady (Chinatown) – Vietnamese fusion, unique and incredible flavors.
Mitch’s Fish Market (by the airport) – Hidden gem sushi spot with fresh catch.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar (Multiple locations) – Innovative sushi and local favorites.
Nico’s Pier 38 (Pier 38) – Fresh fish plates right by the fish market.
Roy’s (Hawaiʻi Kai) – Classic Hawaiʻi regional cuisine.
MW Restaurant (Waikiki) – Upscale local fusion.
✅ Keeaumoku Seafood – Fresh seafood and poke options.
✅ Poke by the Pound – Popular poke spot with customizable bowls.
✅ Maguro Spot – Focused on fresh tuna and poke selections.
✅ Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck (North Shore) – Garlicky heaven. Messy but essential.
✅ Haleiwa Bowls (Haleiwa) – Best açaí bowl on the North Shore.
Waiahole Poi Factory – Traditional Hawaiian food + must-try “Sweet Lady of Waiahole” dessert.
Fumi’s Kahuku Shrimp – Another North Shore shrimp spot worth visiting.
✅ Pho Que Huong – Vietnamese pho spot for casual and hearty meals.
✅ Golden Pork Ramen – Casual ramen shop with rich flavors.
✅ Tonkatsu Tamafuji – Authentic Japanese tonkatsu.
✅ Sushi Sho – High-end sushi experience; known for omakase excellence.
La Mer – Romantic French dining with ocean views, perfect for a special night.
Nobu Honolulu – Elegant Japanese-Peruvian fusion with oceanfront views.
Senia – Modern fine dining with innovative tasting menus.
✅ Tamura’s (Various locations) – Poke from a liquor store. Trust it.
✅ Marukame Udon (Waikiki) – Customizable udon, long line but worth it.
Side Street Inn Annex – Local comfort food without the tourist crowds.
The Manifest (Chinatown) – Trendy cocktail bar with creative drinks.
Bar Leather Apron (Downtown Honolulu) – Award-winning craft cocktails in an intimate setting.
Sky Waikiki – Rooftop bar with panoramic city and ocean views.
Mai Tai Bar (Royal Hawaiian) – Classic tiki cocktails in an iconic location.
The Study (Chinatown) – Cozy spot with classic and experimental cocktails.
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