The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

1. The Cheesecake Factory

8.3
2301 Kalakaua Ave Ste 113, Honolulu, HI
American Restaurant · Waikiki · 185 tips and reviews

Barbara I.Barbara Iliopoulos: The most extensive menu in Hawaii from burgers, pizzas, salads, pasta, and great kids meals... You will be too full to each cheesecake so I recommend to take away the Snickers and red velvet are yum! Read more.

Hendy O.Hendy Ongkodjojo: Family friendly restaurant serving extensive set of options. Safe bet is the chicken madeira coupled with calamari to start. If you're going straight to dessert-head straight to the cheesecake counter

Casey L.Casey Lau: If you only have room for dessert this is the place. Sure it's a chain around the US but it's selection of cheesecake by the slice is mind blowing. Right next to the Waikiki Apple Store.

Via Gelato is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

2. Via Gelato

8.7
1142 12th Ave (btwn Waialae Ave & Harding Ave), Honolulu, HI
Dessert Shop · Kaimuki · 31 tips and reviews

Christy L.Christy Landes: Fun local spot with creative flavors. Also sandwiches and nice tea selection.

Electric B.Electric Bamboo: Flavors made daily. Not quite 31 flavors of gelato, but still am impressive amount, and a lot tastier.

Electric B.Electric Bamboo: They got some nice cones for you to nibble on, especially when they're warm. From being made in-store daily.

Duke's Waikiki is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

3. Duke's Waikiki

8.6
2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 116, Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Waikiki · 398 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam Handler: Atmosphere was okay, not great. Waiter took hour to grab one iced tea, and lemon. Made me pay for a kids meal (11&under) at a adult price. But finally got it resolved. Not a great experience.

Michael P.Michael Perhaes: Love this place. And it's kid friendly.

Evren K.Evren Koksal: The spot on waikiki! Good food good beach and good drinks what else you want? Go for it ;)

Shirokiya Japan Village Walk is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

4. Shirokiya Japan Village Walk

8.4
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste.1360 (Ala Moana Center Street Level 1, Ewa Wing), Honolulu, HI
Food Court · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 42 tips and reviews

David D.David DiGregorio: One can get any kind of thing to eat here. Toward the entrance you can find great futomaki.

Ryan N.Ryan Namba: Plenty of food, cheap beer, and lots of seats. Just about the only thing missing is a solid data connection, so hop on wifi or coordinate with friends beforehand!

Evgeniy D.Evgeniy Dankovtsev: Come here for fast as shinkansen travel to Japan.

Heavenly Island Lifestyle is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

5. Heavenly Island Lifestyle

8.8
342 Seaside Ave, Honolulu, HI
Breakfast Spot · Waikiki · 109 tips and reviews

Megan M.Megan Manzine: Local and organic focused food with great flavour.. worth the wait, small line that moved quickly at breakfast hour. By far my favourite spot in Oahu area.

Anthony S.Anthony Schrauth: Perfect brunch spot. Deliciously balanced flavors. Meticulously blended retro/modern/surf decor. Amazing French toast that highlights fresh tropical fruits without being too sweet.

Amanda V.Amanda Violato: Awesome brunch ! Love our fresh fruit plate with yogourt and our smoothie. Nice service, a bit slow sometimes but full of kindness ;).

Waiola Shave Ice is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

6. Waiola Shave Ice

8.5
3113 Mokihana St (btwn Kapahulu Ave & 4th Ave), Honolulu, HI
Dessert Shop · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 36 tips and reviews

Sascha L.Sascha Lykes: My favorite combo: small cup + vanilla ice cream + mochi + strawberry lemonade/lilikoi.

Kalika Y.Kalika Yap: There's parking in the lot next door!

Food & WineFood & Wine: Locals have been lining up here for decades for Waiola's finely shaved ice topped with ingredients like condensed milk.

The Pig and The Lady is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

7. The Pig and The Lady

9.1
83 N King St, Honolulu, HI
Vietnamese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 79 tips and reviews

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Believe the hype of this pop-up restaurant inside Hank's Haute Dogs. Chef Andrew Le offers a tasty and creative menu that tours all parts of Asia. Exciting flavors and combinations. Go if you can!

Cherry E.Cherry Ekraksasilchai: Best of the best Vietnamese food in town with excellent service. This place is a hidden gem and popular for the locals.

justin p.justin parker: Perhaps the best pho broth in the islands. Culinary genius and a free spirit about the place. Everything is made with exacting detail and the flavor combinations are selected with care and skill!

Max's of Manila is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

8. Max's of Manila

8.9
801 Dillingham Blvd #108, Honolulu, HI
Filipino Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Schommer: The fried chicken was really good! The egg rolls were just as good, not your traditional rolls. Awesome place though. I'll come back again. Price was really affordable!

Dorothy D.Dorothy D: This is the go to place for Filipino good. A must try cause they get down!

Kim B.Kim Balls: Sinigang ni Baboy is delicious! The regular portion is big enough to share with 3-4 people. Get it with the garlic fried rice....YUMMY!

Highway Inn is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

9. Highway Inn

8.5
680 Ala Moana Blvd #105 (Coral St), Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 33 tips and reviews

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Some of the best local/Hawaiian food found on the island. The luau stew is a must try, as well as Ed Morita's baked goods. Get some! #brokedamout

Scott K.Scott K: Omg the smokin Moco is a must have

hawaiibloghawaiiblog: Pick up their Malihini guide to Hawaiian Food if you are not familiar with the Hawaiian names as their menu has just the names

Hula Grill is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

10. Hula Grill

7.9
2335 Kalakaua Ave Ste 203, Honolulu, HI
Restaurant · Waikiki · 112 tips and reviews

Barbara I.Barbara Iliopoulos: Great local food as well as kid friendly meals with views over Waikiki beach Read more.

Jon C.Jon Clark: Have the crab cake eggs benedict! You will not regret it. Not to mention they have the best mimosa I've ever tried

A P.A P: Great fresh squeeze Mai Tai.

Side Street Inn is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

11. Side Street Inn

8.7
1225 Hopaka St (btwn Piikoi & Pensacola St), Honolulu, HI
Diner · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 93 tips and reviews

Mike F.Mike Folkert: Get the pork chops, kimchee fried rice, and the steak. You will leave happy (but waddling)!

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: The pan fried pork chops are to die for here...but so is the fried butter poundcake. You've been warned.

EpicuriousEpicurious: A restaurant's ultimate 5-star review is the presence of off-duty chefs eating at its bar. Classic dishes are supplemented by more unconventional dishes to form a well-rounded, delectable meal.

Queen's Beach is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

12. Queen's Beach

8.5
2715 Kalakaua Ave. (btwn Monsarrat Ave. Poni Moi Rd.), Honolulu, HI
Surf Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 16 tips and reviews

Jan R.Jan Rosenberg: A great beach next to kid friendly Waikīkī beach.

David H.David Hulas: AKA Queen's Surf Beach.

*🌴Cheryl G🌴 🌸😍🌸*🌴Cheryl G🌴 🌸😍🌸: This beach is almost always sunny, no matter that its raining everywhere else on Oahu. So you want some sun, sand & surf come on over

Happy Lamb Hot Pot is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

13. Happy Lamb Hot Pot

8.2
1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI
Hotpot Restaurant · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 9 tips and reviews

Sophia C.Sophia Chang: High-class hot pot! Everything is clean and modern. Staff are bilingual, capable, and plentiful. After trying many things on menu, I think I prefer just getting the beef and lamb combo x infinity.

kikskiks: Yum! We come in for all you can eat and we really like their sauce/aromatics station. Star anis is potent in the broth**

KoreankitkatKoreankitkat: AYCE $25.99

Liliha Bakery is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

14. Liliha Bakery

8.6
580 N Nimitz Hwy (btwn Pacific St & Kuakahi St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Kalihi - Palama · 52 tips and reviews

RobRob: Some of the best ox-tail soup on da island. Great service too!

Kimo J.D. S.Kimo J.D. Stowell (RA): Ono breakfast lunch and dinner. Many baked goods. Green tea & coco puffs a crowd favorite. Lots of great gift ideas and holiday treats. Nicely seasoned Moco Loco, with breakfast served all day!

Kainani E.Kainani Enos-Peter: Loco Moco. Delicious & big serving. So much that I couldn't eat it all.

California Pizza Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Honolulu.

15. California Pizza Kitchen

8.2
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 3241 (Ala Moana Center), Honolulu, HI
Pizzeria · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 30 tips and reviews

Rodney A.Rodney Agpaoa: Can never go wrong with the Spinach Artichoke Dip. Lots of pizzas to satisfy any craving. Amazing (but limited) balcony seating overlooking Magic Island and Ala Moana beach park.

Phill K.Phill Kelsey: The avocado club egg rolls are the bomb. Also, skip the wait by going to the bar! Open seating, full menu, no age restriction, and if you're lucky, Sara will take care of you. She's the best!

@Emelercetinn@Emelercetinn: Amazing place for good pizza and pasta! Must try spagetti bolognese with mushrooms... Soo goood! 😍😍😍