Hula's Bar & Lei Stand is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

1. Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

8.3
134 Kapahulu Ave, 2nd Floor (Enter Through Lobby of Waikiki Grand Hotel), Honolulu, HI
Gay Bar · Waikiki · 65 tips and reviews

Gerry M.Gerry Manuel: Great local spot. Bartender David is cute and friendly...

David H.David Hulas: Live music Monday - Friday 6-9pm, great view, full dance-floor great on weekends for dancing, great sound system and good DJ's. Drinks are priced right and tasty. Staff is fun and friendly.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Gay bar in Waikiki across from zoo. Pretty laid-back gay bar fun during the day on weekends. -Francine, The Real L Word

Rainbow Drive-In is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

2. Rainbow Drive-In

8.5
3308 Kanaina Ave (at Kapahulu Ave), Honolulu, HI
Breakfast Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 171 tips and reviews

Isel A.Isel Aimee: Must try in honolulu. Awesome authentic food, cool local spot

Josh W. &.Josh W. "Wags": Talk about a locals spot!!! My first choice was so good that 10 mins later I went back for another and the employee knew my name! And the place was packed!! Great Place, Food, Staff and Price!!!

Alice F.Alice Ferris: Try the Pork Cutlet with gravy - Time for plate lunch! Three big tonkatsu with brown gravy, obviously, with two scoops of rice and mac salad. (via @Foodspotting)

South Shore Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

3. South Shore Grill

8.5
3114 Monsarrat Ave (at Kanaina St), Honolulu, HI
Taco Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 31 tips and reviews

Kimo C.Kimo Carvalho: My favorite local spot for the good ole Mix Plate: Fish Tacos, Kalbi Short Ribs and BBQ Chicken.

Shea G.Shea Gardner: The salmon burrito and pesto mahi mahi is my favorite, also ask for the cajun seasoning on the fries!

Nick S.Nick Sorrentino: Sean is a mean lean grillin machine

Arnold's Beach Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

4. Arnold's Beach Bar & Grill

7.8
339 Saratoga Rd, Honolulu, HI
Dive Bar · Waikiki · 36 tips and reviews

George M.George Maldonado: Tired of the tourist scene? This is the local spot that welcomes everyone. Aloha ...

Brian B.Brian Beresford: Friendly, casual, REAL Aloha spirit!

Keri R.Keri Robinson: Good bar to get away from the tourist crowds!

Liliha Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

5. Liliha Bakery

8.7
515 N Kuakini St (at Aipaako St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Lanakila · 182 tips and reviews

Marie F.Marie Felix: Try the Loco Moco - Best local spot for comfort food. :)

Diego R.Diego Romero: Baked piece of heaven. Try the coco puffs and the green tea coco puffs! The Lilikoi malasada too!

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Coco Puffs are famous here! Chocolate is awesome, but don't overlook the others available.

Waiola Shave Ice is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

6. Waiola Shave Ice

8.8
2135 Waiola St (at Paani St), Honolulu, HI
Dessert Shop · Mccully - Moiliili · 82 tips and reviews

Todd S.Todd Shirasago: Best Shaved Ice on the island. Matsumoto's is the tourist spot, this is the local spot. Don't forget to add the condensed milk.

mcldiebelmcldiebel: Try the Shave Ice - li hing mui and pickled mango flavors

Lauren N.Lauren Nicholl: GO HERE. Finest ice on the planet.

Leonard's Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

7. Leonard's Bakery

9.0
933 Kapahulu Ave (at Charles St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 302 tips and reviews

Tiffany Y.Tiffany Yee: I was here when the malasada special flavor was banana - super delicious!!! The coconut was good too but banana > coconut :]

BravoBravo: A must on the list of things to do for first time visitors or regulars, the best ‘donut’ in this world, it is malasades – a Portuguese sweet dough fried. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts

Food & WineFood & Wine: Leonard Rego started baking malasadas (Portuguese pastries similar to doughnuts) at his bakery in the 1950s. His son continues the tradition, serving the rolled-sugar pastries hot from the oven.

Helena's Hawaiian Food is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

8. Helena's Hawaiian Food

8.9
1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI
Hawaiian Restaurant · Kapalama · 79 tips and reviews

Curtis S.Curtis Shoung: Pork laulau, pipikaula ribs, kalua pork. All very tasty. Add that chili pepper water.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home to traditional favorites like kalua pig and pipikaula short rib. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: This place is very popular, so expect to wait if you come during peak lunch hour. Parking is also limited and you may have to park on the street. But it's definitely worth the stop!

Lucky Belly is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

9. Lucky Belly

8.7
50 N Hotel St (Smith), Honolulu, HI
Noodle Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 48 tips and reviews

L M.L Mae Lin: Great staff, music and noms! The beet salad is shockingly good!

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Great atmosphere and food found here. The ramen is delicious and counter seating around the bar is clutch.

HONOLULU MagazineHONOLULU Magazine: We’re willing to share our Belly Bowl, but we rarely let anyone else get their chopsticks near our watercress and chicharones salad. Save the ramen for later. Featured in our 2014 Restaurant Guide.

Side Street Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

10. Side Street Inn

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

Bryan A.Bryan Agustin: Great Food! Huge portions. ...Family style.....You must have a big appetite! Another Side Street Inn location is Kapahulu

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.

Home Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

11. Home Bar & Grill

1683 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Sports Bar · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 41 tips and reviews

JessieJessie: B'S Negi Toro is awesome! 1/2 lb Ahi Cubes with Green Onion Coulis, Shoyu, & Wasabi Oil!

Candace K.Candace Kahue: Park at Don Quijote and walk

Electric B.Electric Bamboo: Tater Tot Nachos. Nuff said.

Side Street Inn on the Strip is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

12. Side Street Inn on the Strip

8.7
614 Kapahulu Ave (at Date St.), Honolulu, HI
Restaurant · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 81 tips and reviews

Krista A.Krista A.: Huge portions. Share! Fried Rice, Kula salad, Lilokoi baby back ribs 4 stars! Go early or late; avoid 6-8Pm

Brian Y.Brian Y: All the food is good here. Order everything. Valet parking under the building $5. Bartender Nikki and Kevin are the bomb

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Pork chops, Kalbi, spicy chicken, and fried rice. The perfect foursome with that cold beer!

Uncle Bo's is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

13. Uncle Bo's

8.5
559 Kapahulu Ave (btwn Martha & Henry St), Honolulu, HI
BBQ Joint · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 58 tips and reviews

Mark S.Mark Sacaris: Clams are delicious with the sweet chili basil

Oliver B.Oliver Bullock: Fantastic place! Try the Boca Rota.

Ryan M.Ryan M: BOCA ROTA ALL DAY

Little Village Noodle House is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

14. Little Village Noodle House

7.8
1113 Smith St (S Hotel St), Honolulu, HI
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 53 tips and reviews

Rebecca P.Rebecca Pang: Can't go wrong with much here, but I must recommend the pan fried beef, honey walnut shrimp, garlic eggplant, and Chef Chan's special fried rice.

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: Little Village offers patrons two hours of free parking behind the restaurant. It's limited, but a score if you can get it. Good luck!

👺Darren👺👺Darren👺: The honey walnut shrimp is nutz!!!

Town Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Local Spots in Honolulu.

15. Town Restaurant

8.3
3435 Waialae Ave Ste 103 (at 9th Avenue), Honolulu, HI
New American Restaurant · Kaimuki · 81 tips and reviews

Nicholas A.Nicholas A: My personal favorite is the Black Mussels appetizer with fennel, pastina, tomato and Cinzano broth. Superb.

Nathan K.Nathan Kam: If you love the good at Town, try downtown at HiSAM for lunch. Awesome good! Town also caters so keep that in mind for special events.

ChrisChris: Waitresses in yoga pants!!