Hawaiian food on Oahu
Taste the islands at Oahu restaurants serving Hawaiian and Pacific Rim cuisine, from poke and kalua pork to modern plates built on local fish and farm produce.
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1. Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi
Hawaiian · Pacific Rim · Waikiki
Beachfront dining at the historic Moana Surfrider from celebrated chef Roy Yamaguchi, serving Hawaiian-inspired seafood and steaks with sunset ocean views.
2. Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki
Hawaiian · Tiki bar · Waikiki, Honolulu
An open-air tiki bar in the heart of Waikiki serving Hawaiian food and tropical cocktails, including a signature piña colada served in a real pineapple. Live local music nightly from 7–10 PM. Kids are welcome; no reservations.
3. Duke's Waikiki
Hawaiian & American · Waikīkī
Beachfront dining at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, with fresh fish, steaks, island favorites and the signature Hula Pie. Call the restaurant for current availability and reservations.
4. Hula Grill Waikiki
Hawaiian & Pacific Rim · Waikīkī
Oceanfront dining above Duke’s at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, featuring island-inspired fare from local fishermen and farmers.
5. Mai Tai's Ala Moana
Hawaiian · Sports Bar · Ala Moana · Honolulu
Open-air bar and restaurant on Level 4 of Ala Moana Center, with island-inspired food, cocktails, live music and free parking. Daily Pau Hana happy hour includes select drink specials and half-price pupus; late-night drink specials run Sunday through Thursday. Call to confirm current offers.
6. Monkeypod Kitchen Ko Olina
Hawaiian regional · American · Seafood · Ko Olina, Kapolei
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Ko Olina serves handcrafted island-inspired food, pizzas, seafood, craft beer, and cocktails, with live music.
7. Monkeypod Kitchen Waikiki
Hawaiian regional · American · Seafood · Waikiki, Honolulu
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort serves handcrafted island-inspired food, pizzas, seafood, craft beers, and cocktails, with live music. Keiki offer: the official Waikiki dinner menu lists Noodles & Cheese FREE for children under 3. This is a kids' menu offer, not listed as limited to happy hour; other kids' meals are priced separately.
8. Secret Spot
Island-inspired food & bar · Waikiki, Honolulu
A Waikiki gathering spot featuring island-inspired food, local art and live local music. Happy hour every day from noon to 7 PM.
What is Hawaiian regional cuisine?
Hawaiian regional cuisine mixes traditional Hawaiian ingredients with the Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese and Korean cooking that shaped local food. Expect fresh fish, taro, sweet potato, pineapple and bold sauces.
Dishes to order
Try poke bowls, lau lau, kalua pig, lomi salmon, loco moco and macadamia-crusted fish. Save room for haupia or butter mochi for dessert.
Pacific Rim restaurants on Oahu
Pacific Rim kitchens take island ingredients in a more upscale direction, great for date nights and group dinners after a day at the beach.