Welcome to our guide to where to eat when exploring O‘ahu’s North Shore.  We picked tasty savory spots along Kamehameha Highway, with a few sweet stops thrown in for dessert.  Save this list for your day trip out!     Local Food — Haleiwa Joe’s Haleiwa Joe’s is a classic favorite. The ...

Ten updates you’ll want to know about:  the second location of a popular hotspot, stylish new cafés, and several restaurants where you can enjoy Hawaii’s latest boom, katsu.   【Relocation】Slice of Waikiki The pizza shop once inside OHANA Waikiki Malia by Outrigger moved to Seaside Avenue in ...

A trip to Oʻahu’s North Shore is always a special occasion for townie locals and visitors.  What locals consider a long 35-45 minute commute is rewarded with a gaze of the breathtaking cerulean sea.  Should you make the decision to drive out, you will certainly want to optimize the experience, so ...

Honolulu Coffee, one of Hawaii’s most popular café brands, opened its new Bakery on King on South King Street, just minutes from Waikīkī.  Beloved Vietnamese restaurant The Pig & The Lady in downtown Honolulu is also set to relocate.  Here’s our roundup of nine exciting new openings and ...

One of the most commonly asked questions to Hawaii locals is “What restaurant do you recommend with an ocean view?”  After all, if visiting the islands, having at least one meal with an ocean view, preferably at sunset, seems to be a must-try experience to really capture the island vibe. We've ...

Chubbies makes a comeback, and a popular acai bowl café opens a new Kapahulu location – 11 hot new spots to check out! Here’s the latest on Hawaii’s newest cafés and restaurants that opened in June 2025. Highlights include the highly anticipated return of Chubbies Burgers in Kaimukī, and the grand ...

Garlic shrimp, though not of Hawaiian origin, has somehow managed to maneuver its ways as a must-try plate in Hawaii.  It started with shrimp farms on the North Shore, but its evolution has paved the way for many businesses in Waikiki, which now impart a series of creative versions.  Here are 20 ...

From popular North Shore shrimp to elegant cocktails in Waikiki and modern sushi in Ward, here are 8 new or relocated restaurants and cafes that opened in Honolulu this May. Be sure to add these hot spots to your foodie list during your Hawaii trip!   ? FUMI’S (Ala Moana Center) The ...

Tsurutontan features the conventional allure of an authentic Japanese udon bar:  time-honored recipes, curated ingredients, and meticulous techniques that forge bowls of springy noodles wading in comforting, umami-laden broths. The popular eatery transcends tradition by adopting elements ...

Hawaii has an abundance of steakhouses, some of international origin, others that are nationally recognizable brands, and a few local establishments.  They range from luxe fine dining chophouses to casual and affordable take away counters.  Here is our top steak restaurants to help you decide the ...