1. Benihana
2005 Kalia Rd (Rainbow Bazaar, Hilton Hawaiian Village® Waikiki), Honolulu, HI
Japanese Restaurant · Waikiki · 30 tips and reviews
Cathy Saetae: You can grab a quick lunch, dinner, and/or drinks on the patio instead of going inside!
Steven Rogers: You can substitute tofu for the traditional dishes. Comes with asparagus and mushrooms in addition.
Nathan Kam: Teppanyaki is always an entertaining dining experience. Benihana is no exception. Order the "Aloha" kaiseki dinner for the best of everything...filet mignon, scallops, and lobster tail.
2. Rainbow Drive-In
8.3
3308 Kanaina Ave (at Kapahulu Ave), Honolulu, HI
Breakfast Spot · Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis · 171 tips and reviews
Eric Taylor: bbq pork sandwich was pretty good. The prices were great. I've only been here twice in 8 years but I might come back to try something more daring next time lol. Good place to go for a quick lunch.
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)
Mucho Comida™: Loco Moco; Do it!
4. Nico's Pier 38
8.8
1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI
Seafood Restaurant · Kalihi - Palama · 170 tips and reviews
Daisy Zook: Garlic pesto shrimp is ok. The blackened fish 'which is better. Really tasty. Highly recommend this. The Hoisin BBQ chicken is good too. Lots of chicken at a great price
Diana Jeon: Great pesto shrimp
Nathan Kam: You know that saying, patience is a virtue? Expect to test that saying when you lunch here. It's busy as hell on most days, but the food is worth the wait.
Steph Hinds: Excellent place to stay right on Waikiki beach and within walking distance of great shops and food. Service was excellent
HISTORY: Opened in 1901 & became the largest hotel in Waikiki. In 1905 Jane Standford, Co-Founder of Stanford University died from poisoning in her room, making it one of America’s legendary mysteries.
Ryo Y: The hotel has a shower room you can rent for those who stayed at the hotel. This allows you to hang out at the beach well after your checkout. The room was very clean and nice.
7. Ala Moana Beach Park
8.9
1201 Ala Moana Blvd (at Ala Moana Park Dr), Honolulu, HI
Park · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 98 tips and reviews
Nathan Kam: Excellent place to swim, have a picnic, or get some exercise in. Running paths, tennis courts, and lots of open space to have fun.
HISTORY: A man made peninsula that was built in 1964 on 30 acres of reclaimed shallow reef, it was turned into a public park in 1972. The name was changed to Aina Moana, but the locals still call it Magic Isla
Terrance Young: To Check if you are linked: in the Foursquare app, click on your name, "My Settings" , "Account Settings", "Third Party Applications" you will see "America is Your Park"
9. Liliha Bakery
8.6
515 N Kuakini St (at Aipaako St), Honolulu, HI
Bakery · Lanakila · 182 tips and reviews
Diego Romero: Baked piece of heaven. Try the coco puffs and the green tea coco puffs! The Lilikoi malasada too!
Nathan Kam: Coco Puffs are famous here! Chocolate is awesome, but don't overlook the others available.
Lisa S.: Love original cocopuffs. Try Green Tea Cocopuffs. It's good, too. (≧∇≦)
11. Marugame Udon
8.4
2310 Kuhio Ave (at Kuhio Ave. and Nohonani St.), Honolulu, HI
Udon Restaurant · Waikiki · 341 tips and reviews
Kelsey Northup: Delicious udon!! Kake udon + egg, negi and tempura flakes. Great selection of tempura. Noodles made fresh there. Shichimi is available near the renge. Not a huge line around 3 pm.
Electric Bamboo: Bukkake in this place, does not mean what you think. It's pretty tasty, especially when it's hot and slurped.
JennyJenny: A must go in Honolulu! Grab some spam musubi before paying your bill.
13. Royal Kitchen
8.4
100 N Beretania St Ste 175, Honolulu, HI
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Honolulu · 16 tips and reviews
Kelley Cho: Try the pupu platter for parties: char siu, roast duck, roast pork, roast chicken and gau gee.
Harry Covair: The Baked Char Siu Bau is the best you can find, especially when it's hot, steamy, and fresh from the oven.
Rhett: Baked Mana Puas... Enough Said
Kearsten Shepherd: Even if you make a reservation, expect to wait another 30 minutes. Everyone who works here thinks they are more important than the customers. Especially the hostesses.
Nathan Kam: New York-style steakhouse with an aging room onsite. All of your favorite cuts of meat, along with the thick bacon to really make your stomach happy. :-)
Jean P: Great to have NY's world-renowned Wonfgang's here in Hawaii. Fantastic food! A must in Honolulu!