Drinks & Nightlife
This is a nice lounge with good eats--hip and trendy in the front, but with quiet and intimate seating in the back. Try the Thai-style clams, our favorite!
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Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveThis is a nice lounge with good eats--hip and trendy in the front, but with quiet and intimate seating in the back. Try the Thai-style clams, our favorite!
Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
3605 Waialae AveThis place is fantastic for an upscale, but cozy, yummy, buzzed vibe.
One of the few places I'll recommend in Waikiki as their beer selection is just plain impressive. It would make most mainland establishments' jaws drop. The food is standard American fair, not bad.
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Yard House
226 Lewers StOne of the few places I'll recommend in Waikiki as their beer selection is just plain impressive. It would make most mainland establishments' jaws drop. The food is standard American fair, not bad.
Honestly kind of divey! But if you're in the area and hungry (or in need of a cheap drink) pop in here and try their tater-tot nachos and kimchi fried rice with fried egg on top. No regrets!!
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Home Bar & Grill
1683 Kalakaua AveHonestly kind of divey! But if you're in the area and hungry (or in need of a cheap drink) pop in here and try their tater-tot nachos and kimchi fried rice with fried egg on top. No regrets!!
Everything Else
Highly, highly recommend this place particularly if you're keen to try locally sourced foods prepared in a gourmet fashion. Kick-ass cocktails too!
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Town
3458 Waialae AveHighly, highly recommend this place particularly if you're keen to try locally sourced foods prepared in a gourmet fashion. Kick-ass cocktails too!
This is the best place to buy beer, wine, and spirits--best selection, best price. Pro tip: tucked away to the right is some of the best poke around town too! Try the spicy king crab if in season!
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Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors
3496 Waialae AveThis is the best place to buy beer, wine, and spirits--best selection, best price. Pro tip: tucked away to the right is some of the best poke around town too! Try the spicy king crab if in season!
Every last friday of the month folks dress up to indulge in food and beverages at the Art Academy where the popular artafterdark.org event brings together people, art, and a good time.
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Honolulu Museum of Art
900 S Beretania StEvery last friday of the month folks dress up to indulge in food and beverages at the Art Academy where the popular artafterdark.org event brings together people, art, and a good time.
Leonard's represent the beaten track tourist bakery here--try something mo' ono! Since local friends introduced me to Kam Bakery I never pass up an opportunity to buy at least 18 goodies from here!
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Kamehameha Bakery Inc
1284 Kalani StLeonard's represent the beaten track tourist bakery here--try something mo' ono! Since local friends introduced me to Kam Bakery I never pass up an opportunity to buy at least 18 goodies from here!
Feel the need to flaunt your mainlandliness? Head over to your friendly, familiar, health foods store to buy top notch natural foodstuffs and personal hygiene products. Every Tuesday offers $1 tacos!
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Whole Foods Market
629 Kailua RdFeel the need to flaunt your mainlandliness? Head over to your friendly, familiar, health foods store to buy top notch natural foodstuffs and personal hygiene products. Every Tuesday offers $1 tacos!
Food Scene
I've been to a number of sushi restaurants in Japan and elsewhere, but this is the best I've ever had. Fresh, clean, simple yet sophisticated, yet not intimidating like many--give this place a try!
Kona Kai Sushi
I've been to a number of sushi restaurants in Japan and elsewhere, but this is the best I've ever had. Fresh, clean, simple yet sophisticated, yet not intimidating like many--give this place a try!
Good for breakfast with a beautiful view of the ocean. I won't eat a loco moco anywhere else. Pro tip: get it with fried rice.
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Hula Grill Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveGood for breakfast with a beautiful view of the ocean. I won't eat a loco moco anywhere else. Pro tip: get it with fried rice.
Headed by my friend Chef Susan, this beautiful bistro has one of the best views in town--fit for the art and food that also come with a visit up here. With a partner? Try their splendid picnic deal ;)
Spalding House Cafe
2411 Makiki Heights DrHeaded by my friend Chef Susan, this beautiful bistro has one of the best views in town--fit for the art and food that also come with a visit up here. With a partner? Try their splendid picnic deal ;)
I mention this place out of sentimental value. Just arrived at the airport and starving?! Git down here n grind some unremarkable fare while slurping a decent mai tai. Welcome to paradise yo!
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La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access RdI mention this place out of sentimental value. Just arrived at the airport and starving?! Git down here n grind some unremarkable fare while slurping a decent mai tai. Welcome to paradise yo!
I love burgers, especially ones that come from responsibly raised local beef. This place blends gourmet with a relaxed atmosphere and full bar--just indulge a little ;)
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The Counter
4211 Waialae AveI love burgers, especially ones that come from responsibly raised local beef. This place blends gourmet with a relaxed atmosphere and full bar--just indulge a little ;)
Pretty decent Thai food (we're Thai) at a nearby location. The ace up their sleeve is actually the craft local beer they stock at the bar.
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To Thai For Restuarant
3571 Waialae AvePretty decent Thai food (we're Thai) at a nearby location. The ace up their sleeve is actually the craft local beer they stock at the bar.
I don't always eat Chinese, but when I do...it's usually dim sum. No worries! Went here w/the SO for dinner, effed up soup order, fixed it in a scramble, asked for recommendations, no problem!! YUM!
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Happy Days Chinese Seafood Restaurant
3553 Waialae AveI don't always eat Chinese, but when I do...it's usually dim sum. No worries! Went here w/the SO for dinner, effed up soup order, fixed it in a scramble, asked for recommendations, no problem!! YUM!
Shopping
This is a pretty nice shopping mall with open air walkways and some decent places to eat Try the Mai Tai Bar upstairs for cocktails and pupus or Romano's for tasty mushroom ravioli.
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I-Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana BlvdThis is a pretty nice shopping mall with open air walkways and some decent places to eat Try the Mai Tai Bar upstairs for cocktails and pupus or Romano's for tasty mushroom ravioli.
Sightseeing
Looking for a workout? Give this bad boy a go...or three! More of a stairs drill than a hike, this regiment will give you a run for you money--tread carefully.
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Koko Head District Park
423 Kaumakani StLooking for a workout? Give this bad boy a go...or three! More of a stairs drill than a hike, this regiment will give you a run for you money--tread carefully.