Choosing a restaurant on Oahu can be a difficult decision. The cosmopolitan culture offers everything from furikake chicken plate lunches at a beach park to banana cream pie and sunset views, so what is the hungry visitor to do? For those who need help finding a good restaurant, it starts with downloading a free iPhone travel app or Android travel app that will be invaluable in finding some of Oahu’s popular and moderately priced eateries.
Duke’s Canoe Club 2335 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI 96815 808-922-2268
This is the spot everyone heads to on their first night in Waikiki to enjoy the sunset and to feast on fabulous fresh fish, meet new friends and enjoy the Hawaiian hospitality. It is also a magnet for the beach and bar crowd beginning in the afternoon and well after evening falls. The decor pays homage to the restaurants historic location of the original Outrigger Canoe Club and showcases other surf memorabilia is regal form.
Ba-Le Sandwich Shop 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu HI 96814 808 944-4752
This small sandwich stand is just one of many of the same name you can find all over the island. The menu is an assortment of lunch plates, sandwiches and other selections that feature a distinct and yummy Asian style. The attraction here is the fresh and crunchy French rolls that hug fillings like spicy tuna, lemon grass chicken and pate and ham. Expect a line especially during lunchtime but it’s well worth the short wait.
Shorebird 2169 Kalia Road Honolulu HI 96815 808 923-3111
The line forms at sunset and the tables fill with those who want to devour some of the best steaks, fish and chicken on the island. It’s a process of stepping up to the huge grill and cooking it the way you like it. This can be a challenge to those who were in the joint way before sunset downing countless Mai Tai’s, but who do you complain to when you burn your own steak?
Tiki’s Grill and Bar 2570 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu HI 96815 808 923-8454
Always lively and busy, this casual and kitschy restaurant is well located across the street from Waikiki Beach and views from the lanai especially at sunset are magnificent. Reasonably priced seafood and steaks are on the menu here, but be sure to scrutinize the daily specials before deciding. Be sure to call ahead for a cool and quiet table on the lanai or take your chances and walk-in.
Shokudo 1585 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu HI 96815 808 941 3701Located on a busy corner near the Ala Moana Shopping Center, this casual bistro is unique in style and décor. Modern trappings in bold colors and billow shapes surround groups of hip area professionals and other locals who gather on weekends and after work to drink, east and socialize. Eating is almost secondary to drinking here and plates are shared family style and all are reasonably priced.
Little Village Noodle House 1113 Smith Street Honolulu HI 96816 808 545 3008A day spent wandering the shops and flower stalls in Chinatown is never quite complete without lunch at the Little Noodle House. A newcomer, relatively speaking, in Honolulu’s Chinatown, offers fresh Chinese selections of noodles and rice dishes along with salads and traditional favorites like steamed buns and egg rolls. The dining area is full of tropical accents and comfortable seating and there is a secret free parking lot in the rear.
Panya Bistro 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu HI 96814 808 946-6388
If there ever was a classy-casual restaurant that was appealing, and feminine this one would be it. Lots of light and shiny surfaces highlight the small sparkling restaurant at the Ala Moana Shopping Center. Not too masculine a setting for an extending lunch with a sweetie or a girls night out. The friendly service makes it even more appealing. Menu is a mix of Asian flavors that are fresh and interesting.
Lottie Tagupa is a native Hawaiian, born and raised on the island of Oahu. She has been writing about Hawaii for over 10 years and currently lives in Waimea on the Big Island
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