Oahu: Where to Eat

Local treats Shave Ice (Hawaiian snow cone) - A local favorite, served with or without ice cream or Azuki Beans (sweet Japanese beans). A variety of flavors are offered; the most popular flavor is "Rainbow." Manapua (Meat-filled bun) and Dim Sum (dumplings) - Perfect for satisfying your appetite while exploring the island. Get your treats early as most shops close by 12:00 p.m. or when the delicious treats are all sold. Look for the best Manapua and Dim Sum in Chinatown, located in Downtown Honolulu. Malasadas Mouth-watering sugar doughnut without the hole, will satisfy any sweet tooth. Try the traditional or the newer version, Malasada Puffs, stuffed with chocolate, coconut haupia (coconut), guava, or custard pudding.

Restaurants
Fine Dining
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Distinctive dining featuring USDA Prime Beef, fresh island fish and seafood.
Featuring two locations on Oahu:
Waikiki Beach Walk
226 Lewers Street #L-236
Phone: (808) 440-7910
Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Blvd. #6C
Phone: (808) 599-3860
Open nightly for dinner (5pm - 10pm).

Crouching Lion Inn
Fine dining with Windward vistas. Located at 51-666 Kamehameha Highway
Phone: (808) 237-8511; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Nick's Fishmarket
One of the best seafood restaurants!
Located at 2070 Kalakaua Avenue
Phone: (808) 955-6333; open daily for dinner.

Tanaka of Tokyo
Japanese steak and seafood grilled tableside. 3 locations in Waikiki
Phone: (808) 922-4702 for a location nearest you; open daily for dinner.

Ethnic Dining
Capricciosa Ristorante Italiano
Enjoy delicious Italian cuisine with a Japanese accent; generous portions, reasonably priced.
Located at 1778 Ala Moana Blvd
Phone: (808) 942-5250; open daily for dinner.

Singha Thai Cuisine
Award winning Thai and Pacific Rim cuisine, home of Singha Royal Thai Dancers nightly performance.
Located at 1910 Ala Moana Boulevard
Phone: (808) 941-2898; open daily for dinner.

Kyo-ya Restaurant
Authentic Japanese cuisine; Chef Inoue's specialties include Sashimi, Butterfish Misoyaki, Sukiyaki and Kaiseki Courses.
Located at 2057 Kalakaua Avenue
Phone: (808) 947-3911; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Casual Dining
Tiki's Grill & Bar
A retro South-Pacific restaurant, featuring tastes of the Islands with a balance of American fare.
Located at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, 2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Phone: (808) 923-8454; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Planet Hollywood
A unique dining experience inspired by the worlds of film, television and glamour.
Located at 2155 Kalakaua Avenue
Phone: (808) 924-7877; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Tony Roma's
World-famous baby back ribs and onion rings.
Located at 1972 Kalakaua Avenue
Phone: (808) 942-2121; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Quick & Easy Dining
Subway
Healthy, delicious sandwiches made-to-order hot or cold; fresh bread and fixin's.
Several convenient locations throughout Waikiki.
Phone: (808) 922-3728; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Ku'a Aina Sandwich
The ultimate sandwich shop.
Located at Ward Center
Phone: (808) 591-9133; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Eggs 'n Things
Best breakfast, friendliest servers anywhere on Oahu
Located at 343 Saratoga Road
Phone: (808) 949-0820; open daily from 6am to 10pm.