Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
One of the best breakfast places in Honolulu! Pros: Amazing food, vibrant atmosphere, great bagels and espresso. The only cons: long waits especially on weekends, and cash only.
84 locals recommend
Bogart's Café
3045 Monsarrat AveOne of the best breakfast places in Honolulu! Pros: Amazing food, vibrant atmosphere, great bagels and espresso. The only cons: long waits especially on weekends, and cash only.
Overpriced? Definitely. But getting a table here for dinner around 6pm, right along the beach, will afford you the best view of a Waikiki sunset that is to be had. Check sunset times & book ahead!
26 locals recommend
Michel's at the Colony Surf
2895 Kalākaua AvenueOverpriced? Definitely. But getting a table here for dinner around 6pm, right along the beach, will afford you the best view of a Waikiki sunset that is to be had. Check sunset times & book ahead!
Amazing breakfast buffet daily, 7am-10am, $15 for all you can eat. Sundays at ~4pm there is a live band, plenty of locals, military, & tourists - a true melting pot with fun for all.
311 locals recommend
Duke's Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua AveAmazing breakfast buffet daily, 7am-10am, $15 for all you can eat. Sundays at ~4pm there is a live band, plenty of locals, military, & tourists - a true melting pot with fun for all.
REALLY good burgers, great "American" food, kinda loud piped rock music in the background but better for conversation than Lulu's.
21 locals recommend
Cheeseburger In Paradise
2500 Kalakaua AveREALLY good burgers, great "American" food, kinda loud piped rock music in the background but better for conversation than Lulu's.
My favorite ramen of all time! This is a Japanese franchise - I believe it is the only US location. Walking distance from my place. Cash only.
10 locals recommend
Tenkaippin Hawaii
617 Kapahulu AveMy favorite ramen of all time! This is a Japanese franchise - I believe it is the only US location. Walking distance from my place. Cash only.
Inside the Hale Kulani. Gorgeous restaurant, beach views, amazing service. I recommend Sunday brunch - it is amazing food and most reasonably priced. It's pretty pricey over all. Dress code.
15 locals recommend
Orchids
2199 Kālia RdInside the Hale Kulani. Gorgeous restaurant, beach views, amazing service. I recommend Sunday brunch - it is amazing food and most reasonably priced. It's pretty pricey over all. Dress code.
Everything Else
Great variety of yoga classes just one block from the BnB. Drop-ins accepted. There is a separate building that has the hot classes, right across the street from the main building.
12 locals recommend
Open Space Yoga Hawaii
3106 Monsarrat AveGreat variety of yoga classes just one block from the BnB. Drop-ins accepted. There is a separate building that has the hot classes, right across the street from the main building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Decent bar food, reasonably priced. Plenty of beers on tap. Live music most nights, Wednesday - Saturday. Usually it's too loud to have good conversation here.
100 locals recommend
LuLu's Waikiki
2586 Kalakaua AveDecent bar food, reasonably priced. Plenty of beers on tap. Live music most nights, Wednesday - Saturday. Usually it's too loud to have good conversation here.
US chain bar and restaurant. Hundreds of beers (and ciders) on tap. No beach view, but there are plenty of young and fit military folks here. Pretty good food, but it's slightly overpriced.
76 locals recommend
Yard House
226 Lewers StUS chain bar and restaurant. Hundreds of beers (and ciders) on tap. No beach view, but there are plenty of young and fit military folks here. Pretty good food, but it's slightly overpriced.
Amazing food, "pupu" style. "Pupus" are technically appetizers, but at Uncle Bo's they are more similar to "tapas" (shared dishes).
105 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill
559 Kapahulu AveAmazing food, "pupu" style. "Pupus" are technically appetizers, but at Uncle Bo's they are more similar to "tapas" (shared dishes).
Essentials
The closest true grocery store (rather than just a mini-mart or convenience store). Open 24 hours.
297 locals recommend
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveThe closest true grocery store (rather than just a mini-mart or convenience store). Open 24 hours.