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Honolulu and Waikiki, Hawaii

Where to eat in Honolulu and Waikiki

The dishes worth ordering, the restaurants, wine bars and markets that serve them — and the tastings, vineyard trips and cooking classes to book before you fly.

01Food & wine tours in Honolulu and Waikiki

Tasting walks, market tours, wine and vineyard visits and cooking classes in and around Honolulu and Waikiki — operator photos, live prices, free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Bookable tours and experiences here, with live prices and availability from our partner Viator.

02Restaurants & wine bars of Honolulu and Waikiki

Regional kitchens and documented rooms first, then the neighbourhood tables. Every entry is a real, mapped venue in Honolulu and Waikiki — cuisine, hours and price bracket as filed, never invented, and nobody pays to appear.

Regional kitchenHonolulu

Helena's Hawaiian Food

Cuisine
Local, Hawaiian, Pipikaula, Haupia, Squid Luau, Poke, Beef Stew, Kalua Pig, Lomi Salmon, Poi, Chicken Long Rice
Hours
Tu-Fr 10:00-19:30
Address
N School St, Honolulu

Regional kitchen

Hula Grill Waikiki

Cuisine
Local, American, Breakfast
Hours
Mo-Th 06:30-11:30, 15:00-22:00; Fr-Su 10:00-22:00

Seafood restaurantHonolulu

Legend Seafood Restaurant

Cuisine
Fish, Chinese, Seafood
Hours
Mo-Sa 10:00-14:00,17:30-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00,17:30-21:00
Address
North Beretania Street

Regional kitchenHonolulu

St. Louis Drive Inn

Cuisine
Local
Hours
Mo-Th, Sa 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Address
Waialae Avenue

Restaurant

Aloha Table Waikiki

  • Terrace
Cuisine
Hawaiian
Hours
Mo-Su 11:30-14:00, 16:00-24:00
Booking
Yes
Address
Lauula Street

RestaurantHonolulu

Da Spot

Cuisine
Mediterranean, North African
Hours
Mo-Su 10:00-21:30
Address
South King Street

RestaurantHonolulu

Eggs'n Things Restaurant

Cuisine
American, Breakfast
Hours
Mo-Su 06:00-13:00, Jan 1: 07:00-14:00
Address
Kalākaua Avenue

Venue records, cuisine, hours and price brackets come from OpenStreetMap contributors. Kitchens close for holidays and change hands — confirm by phone before travelling, and book dinner ahead at weekends. We take no payment from any restaurant listed here.

03Markets, wine merchants & producers

Walk the market at opening for the produce, then the wine merchants and delis for what to carry home. Markets in Honolulu and Waikiki usually run from early morning to lunchtime and close on Sundays and Mondays.

04Where to sleep nearby

Hotels, guesthouses and hostels within walking distance of the restaurants of Honolulu and Waikiki — so the wine at dinner is not a problem.

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Stays near the restaurants of Honolulu and Waikiki

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05Travel & medical insurance

Tastings, boat lunches and pre-paid classes are hard to move once booked. Cover the medical and cancellation side before you fly — a policy costs less per day than a glass of the local wine.

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06Practical questions

What first-timers ask before eating their way through Honolulu and Waikiki.

Where should you eat in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Eat where the kitchen is local rather than international: the restaurants, bars and producers listed on this page are real, mapped venues in Honolulu and Waikiki with their filed cuisine, hours and price bracket. Dinner is the main meal, portions are generous, and weekend brunch is a local institution worth booking.

What food is Honolulu and Waikiki known for?

Order the local speciality and the regional craft beer or wine. A guided tasting is the quickest way to learn the local names — three hours with a food guide saves a week of guessing, and our partner experiences below list live prices.

What time do restaurants open in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Lunch runs from about 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:00 to 22:00, earlier outside big cities. Many restaurants take bookings online, and popular rooms fill weeks ahead. Each card shows the hours the venue has actually filed.

Do you need to book a table in Honolulu and Waikiki?

For dinner at weekends and anywhere with a small dining room, yes — booking the same morning is usually enough. It is essential in peak season and during local festivals. Where the map record notes a reservation policy the card shows it.

How much does a meal cost in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Expect roughly US$20–35 per person for a casual meal and US$60–120 at dinner with drinks in a good restaurant. Sales tax is added at the till, so menu prices are not the final price.

Are there food tours in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Yes — food walks, market tours, brewery and winery visits and cooking classes run in and around Honolulu and Waikiki. Every experience on this page is a live partner product with the operator's own photo, live price and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Is it easy to eat vegetarian or vegan in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Easier in larger towns than in small villages. Where a venue has filed vegetarian or vegan options the card is labelled, and markets, bakeries and produce shops fill the gaps well.

How much should you tip in Honolulu and Waikiki?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill at sit-down restaurants, and US$1–2 a drink at the bar. Check whether a service charge has already been added.

Museums & galleries

Museums in Honolulu and Waikiki — what to see, hours & tickets

Every museum and public gallery listed one by one: the collection that justifies the visit, opening hours, admission, free days and step-free access — plus skip-the-line tickets, guided visits, stays and insurance.

Churches & religious heritage

Churches in Honolulu and Waikiki — what to see, hours & tickets

Cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, chapels and hermitages listed one by one: what to look for inside, when the doors open, what a ticket covers, dress code — plus guided visits, stays and insurance nearby.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026