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Fresh Catch: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Fresh CatchSee Fresh Catch Video ($$)
(831 ratings)

45-1002 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7653
www.freshcatch808.com
  • Spicy Smoked Tako
    one of most popular pokes; an island favorite; octopus smoked in kiawe wood for 4 hrs, sliced & mixed in mayo-based sauce
  • Ahi Limu Poke
    raw ahi tuna-based cubes mixed w/ herbs, spices & sauce; now available in "Hawaiian Blend" (Hawaiian Asian sauce)
  • "Hawaiian Bacon"
    pork marinated in sauces & spices overnight, smoked 4-5 hrs, then sliced & deep fried; sauteed w/ butter, onions& sauces
4.0 out of 5
831 ratings
offer 30 types of poke; poke is defined as "small cuts"; homemade smoker in back is a former metal cabinet (chef calls it "The Diablo 5000"); other new location at 3109 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI
Hank's Haute Dogs: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hank's Haute DogsSee Hank's Haute Dogs Video ($)
(1154 ratings)

324 Coral St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-4265
www.hankshautedogs.com
  • Chicago Dog
    w/ mustard, raw onion, imported relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers
  • Fat Boy
    hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried served with mayo, tomato and lettuce...HDBLT
  • Lobster Dog
    available only on certain days; most popular special hot dog; grounded fish, shrimp, lobster tail
4.0 out of 5
1154 ratings
opened in 2007; hot dogs; bun shipped from Chicago
He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli [CLOSED]See He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli Video ($)
(275 ratings)

46-499 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 469-5383
  • Limu Salad
    traditional Hawaiian dish made of seaweed (that he gets from the ocean himself) & vinegrette-based sauce; looks interesting
  • Luah Stew
    cubed pork shoulder cooked w/ luah leaves from taro plant (collards-like) for 46-hrs; served on rice; combo of salty & sweet; looks good
  • Misoyaki Beef
    knuckle beef off sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce for 4-6 hrs & stir-fried in miso-based sauce; served w/ rice & calamari salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
275 ratings
[CLOSED]; Hawaiian comfort food w/ a twist; restaurant at end of pier
Highway Inn: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Highway InnSee Highway Inn Video ($$)
(892 ratings)

94-830 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4345
www.myhighwayinn.com
  • Dried Pipikaula
    top seller; cross between marinated beef jerky and dry-aged steak; looks good
  • Lau Lau
    meat (pork, beef or chicken) wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until tender; pork flavor is traditional
4.0 out of 5
892 ratings
opened in 1947; Other Recipes: Haupia
Hilo Bay Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Hilo Bay CafeSee Hilo Bay Cafe Video ($$)
(856 ratings)

123 Lihiwai St Map It!
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4939
hilobaycafe.com
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    house pastry crust filled w/ chicken, hamakua mushrooms, yellow curry & vegetables, served w/ salad of mixed greens; looks good
  • Duck Duck Demi
    roasted duck breast, confit leg, carrot-ginger purée, pickled fresno peppers, sautéed sugar peas, grand marnier-orange duck demi glace; "real deep, rich flavor!" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
856 ratings
opened in 2003; local, contemporary Pacific cuisine & cocktails w/ bay views (great for sunsets); "new-school, upfront, real-deal, scratch-made flavors" -Guy Fieri
Island Lava Java Kona: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Island Lava Java Kona ($$)
(2769 ratings)

75-5801 Ali'i Dr Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-2161
www.islandlavajava.com
  • Big Island Pizza
    thin crust individual-sized pizza w/ slow roasted kalua pork, mozzarella, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian sweet chili sauce
  • Guava BBQ Ribs
    baby back pork ribs, house guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, grilled pineapple slaw & brown rice or house-cut french fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2769 ratings
since 1994; offering ocean-side dining, wonderful views of Kailua Bay, spectacular sunsets & always "service with Aloha"; Other Recipes: Tropical Salsa
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$)
(535 ratings)

3574 Waialae Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 388-2917
  • Jamaican Curry Goat
    a Jamaican favorite; tender chunks of goat meat marinated overnight, seared & simmered in a Caribbean curry sauce; served w/ rice & peas; "I'm not kidding ya...it's that phenomenal!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jerk Wings & Festival
    wings marinated overnight in Jamaican jerk spice sauce then grilled & finished in oven; festival is a semi-sweetened dumpling made from unbleached flour, cornmeal, spices & then deep-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
535 ratings
[CLOSED]; also a food truck
Joey's Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joey's KitchenSee Joey's Kitchen Video ($$)
(822 ratings)

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 868-4474
www.joeyskitchenhimaui.co...
  • Crispy Pata
    fried pigs feet w/ house sauce, kimchi & vinegar cooked chiles; "there's tons of flavor...so tender, so moist!" -Guy Fieri
  • Joey's Garlic Kauai Shrimp
    sautéed shrimp w/ kalamansi sauce; served w/ green papaya & carrot salad; "tender & sweet!" -Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
822 ratings
Filipino-Asian fusion w/ Hawaiian inspiration
Matteo's Osteria: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Matteo's OsteriaSee Matteo's Osteria Video ($$$)
(983 ratings)

161 Wailea Ike Pl Map It!
Wailea, HI 96753
(808) 891-8466
www.matteosmaui.com
  • Lamb Brasato Ossobuco
    risotto, braised lamb shank, vegetables, jus & parsley; "that's the bite!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lasagna
    5 layers of house made pasta, bechamel sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano, local beef, Italian sausage, tomato ragu; "rustic, super balanced!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
983 ratings
opened in 2013; husband-and-wife team serving traditional Italian w/ a modern spin; large wine selection
Maui Brick Oven: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Maui Brick Oven [CLOSED] ($$)
(554 ratings)

1215 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-7896
  • Fish & Chips
    beer battered local fish; Guy substituted fries w/ onion rings; looks good
  • Paradise Pesto Pizza
    seasoned sausage, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, Greek olives, sweet onion & feta w/ pesto sauce
4.0 out of 5
554 ratings
[CLOSED]; serving gluten-free food; both chefs have celiac disease...which means they must avoid even trace amounts of gluten
Murphy's Bar & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Murphy's Bar & GrillSee Murphy's Bar & Grill Video ($$)
(563 ratings)

2 Merchant St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 531-0422
murphyshawaii.com
4.0 out of 5
563 ratings
Nico's Pier 38: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Nico's Pier 38See Nico's Pier 38 Video ($$)
(4322 ratings)

1129 N Nimitz Hwy Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 540-1377
www.nicospier38.com
  • Double-Patty Marlin Burger
  • Stuffed Opah with Watercrest Cream Sauce
    stuffed w/ crab meat; "crazy good!"; looks good
  • Fish Loco Moco
    fish on a bed of rice, topped w/ a fried egg & béchamel sauce made w/ fish stock, Swiss & gruyere cheese; looks good
  • Furikake Pan-Seared Ahi
    fresh tuna Ahi steak coated w/ Japanese dried seaweed & sesame seeds; cooked to order from rare to well done; served w/ Nico’s ginger garlic cilantro dip; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4322 ratings
French chef; restaurant at pier; get fish at auction house across street in early morning (freshest fish); "$30-dishes for under $10"
Opal Thai: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Opal Thai [CLOSED]See Opal Thai Video ($$)
(729 ratings)

1030 Smith St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 381-8091
  • Glazed Garlic Chicken Wings
    classic Thai dish; fried wings tossed in pan of garlic, chili paste, veggie broth & light rice soy, palm nectar mix; topped w/ deep-fried basil leaves; looks good
  • Larb
    Thai salad made of ground pork; fish sauce, lime juice, palm nectar; red onion, cilantro, green onion, mint, roasted sweet rice & roasted chili; to eat, wrap in lettuce leaf; looks good
  • Pad Thai Shrimp
    top seller; w/ North Shore white shrimp; first try regular, then squeeze lime juice, then add chili flakes; looks good
  • Country Style Noodles
    chicken, shrimp, egg, fish sauce, chili, garlic, green onion & egg noodles; served w/ lime, shredded cabbage & carrots
  • Khao Soi
    traditional North Thai dish; soup w/ shrimp, egg noodles & pickled vegetables; base of curry paste, khao soi powder, coconut milk, vegetable broth, palm nectar & soy; topped w/ red & green onions, cilantro, crispy noodles & lime; looks good
4.0 out of 5
729 ratings
[CLOSED]; originally a food truck; moved from airing Haleiwa location to bigger location in Honolulu; Other Recipes: Thai Stir-Fry
Original Thai Cuisine: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Original Thai Cuisine ($$)
(460 ratings)

75-5629 Kuakini Hwy Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 329-3459
original-thai-cuisine-llc...
  • SSS Duck
    whole duck season boiled, then battered & deep-fried; topped w/ SSS (spicey, sweet, sour) sauce; "I would fly from CA just to come have this at least twice a year...fantastic!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Thai Pork Larb Wrap
    pork larb (seasoned ground pork) wrapped in tortilla; served w/ side of peanut sauce & fries
4.0 out of 5
460 ratings
family owned & operated serving casual Thai restaurant in a cozy atmosphere
Rainbow Drive-In: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rainbow Drive-In ($)
(5506 ratings)

3308 Kanaina Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 737-0177
www.rainbowdrivein.com
  • Chili Dog Plate
    popular; chili + 2 wieners + 2 scoops of rice + 1 scoop of mac salad; looks good
  • Loco Moco Plate
    2 hamburger patties w/ gravy and topped w/ 2 sunny-side up eggs; comes w/ standard 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of mac salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5506 ratings
opened in 1961; family owned & operated eatery established to bring food to the beach crowd & working man; philosophy is to serve plates with generous portions of hearty, simple food, with two scoops of rice and a side of macaroni salad at a reasonable price; Other Recipes: Shoyu Chicken
Saimin Dojo: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Saimin Dojo [CLOSED]See Saimin Dojo Video ($$)
(422 ratings)

4-733 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 320-3248
  • Chili Pepper Chicken
    fried chicken w/ chili pepper sauce; served w/ rice, mac salad & homemade pickles
  • Oxtail Saimin
    braised oxtail & noodle soup; topped w/mustard cabbage, Japanese fish cake, green onion, ginger, cilantro & peanuts
4.0 out of 5
422 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2017; quick & casual local Hawaiian food
Star Noodle: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Star Noodle ($$)
(8029 ratings)

1285 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 667-5400
www.starnoodle.com
  • Hapa Ramen
    signature dish; rich pork broth, roast pork, soft boiled egg, choi sum, kamaboko, bamboo shoots, mayu, Aka miso w/ house made noodles; looks good
  • Vietnamese Crepe
    shrimp, pork, bean sprouts, Nuoc Cham; eat as lettuce wrap; "it's so good that if this is the only thing you got to come and have to eat in your whole visit to Hawaii, it'd be worth it...I promise you, you will not forget it!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8029 ratings
opened in 2010; serving Asian-Island fusion cuisine
Sweet Home Waimanalo Cafe + Market: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Sweet Home Waimanalo Cafe + Market [CLOSED]See Sweet Home Waimanalo Cafe + Market Video ($$)
(280 ratings)

41-1025 Kalanianaole Hwy Map It!
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5737
  • Pulled Pork
    smoked for 3 hrs, then braised in beer & water for 5 hrs; optional beer-based BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Tofu Burger
    chopped grilled tofu, textured vegetable protein, veggies, black beans, spinach, vegan chorizo sausage & spices; topped w/ red pepper aioli, red onions, roma tomatoes, baby romaine on Hawaiian bun; "it's outrageous...I mean great flavor...that burger's money!"-Guy Fieri; actually looks good
4.0 out of 5
280 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2010; restored gas station; featuring local, farm-to-table sustainably-oriented businesses at a rustic, convenient location
Tahiti Nui: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tahiti Nui ($$)
(1535 ratings)

5-5134 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-6277
www.thenui.com
  • Kalua Pork Sandwich
    cooked in the traditional underground imu, served w/ homemade barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, bun & fries; "I'll take a gallon of the sauce to-go & 5-lbs of pork!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Zesty Coconut Crusted Catch
    macadamia nut & coconut crusted local ono, zesty coconut cilantro lime sauce & grilled local bok choy; "incredibly addictive!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1535 ratings
opened in 1963; local seafood, pizza, salads, dinner entrees & cocktails w/ live Hawaiian music
Three's Bar & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Three's Bar & Grill ($$)
(2431 ratings)

1945 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-3133
threesbarandgrill.com
  • Asian Inspired Beer Can Chicken
    maui brew co. coconut porter, citrus-hoisin glaze, bacon fried brussel sprouts, russet mashed potatoes (limited availability)
  • Three's Traditional Ramen
    locally made iwamoto family noodles, soy pork dashi broth, six-minute egg, kimchee shiitake mushrooms, crispy braised pork belly, fresh corn, local kale, nori, green onions
4.0 out of 5
2431 ratings
3 chefs, surfers & friends starting a catering business in 2009 that eventually led to brick-and-mortar joint; serving Hawaiian, Southwestern & Pacific Rim cuisine
Uahi Island Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Uahi Island GrillSee Uahi Island Grill Video ($$)
(788 ratings)

33 Aulike St Map It!
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 266-4646
www.uahiislandgrill.com
  • Mandarin Duck Confit
    slow-poached duck leg w/ anise-orange glaze; served on rice w/ choi sum; available only Fridays & Saturdays
  • Red Curry Grilled Fish
    fresh grilled fish in a medium-spicy Thai red curry; served on rice w/ green papaya salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
788 ratings
opened in 2007; "contemporary cuisine, vintage aloha" (from its website); moved from airing location (131 Hekili St)
Umeke's Fishmarket Bar  & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Umeke's Fishmarket Bar & Grill ($$)
(2459 ratings)

74-5563 Kaiwi St Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 238-0571
www.umekesrestaurants.com
  • "The Heartbreaker"
    lau lau (Tender pork & Hawaiian salt wrapped in taro leaves & steamed for 5-6 hrs) that is dredged & deep-fried; served on fried rice & topped w/ gravy (usually topped w/ poached egg); "this is like next level lau lau" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Kanaka Poke Bowl
    kanaka (traditional Hawaiian poke) w/ white rice & 1 side dish of your choice: macaroni salad, sesame garlic edamame, ho'io salad, kimchee cucumber, lomi lomi salmon, spicy crab salad, or crab broccoli salad (Guy got the mac salad side); looks good
4.0 out of 5
2459 ratings
eating establishment where majority of menu items are designed to be served in bowls; "UMEKE" is the Hawaiian word for "bowl"
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Boots & Kimo's Homestyle KitchenSee Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen Video ($$)
(3358 ratings)

1020 Keolu Dr D1 Map It!
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-7929
  • Kalbi Ribs
    short ribs marinated in sweet-soy sauce for 2 days & then grilled; served w/ rice & macaroni-potato salad; looks good
  • Mochiko Chicken
    cut boneless chicken thigh marinated in sweet-soy sauce & deep-fried; served w/ rice & macaroni-potato salad
3.5 out of 5
3358 ratings
opened in 1994; popular w/ tourists & locals; decorated w/ Denver Broncos paraphernalia; moved from airing location (151 Hekili St); Other Recipes: Roast Beef
Dolphin: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
DolphinSee Dolphin Video ($$)
(1829 ratings)

5-5016 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Hanalei, HI 96714
(808) 826-6113
  • Avocado Poke Bowl
    cubed sashimi-grade ahi, avocado, white onion, sea asparagus; served on rice & topped w/ wasabi aioli & unagi sauce
  • Teriyaki Ahi
    specialty dish; marinated sashimi-grade ahi, grilled & served w/ rice
3.5 out of 5
1829 ratings
island institution, local favorite
Germaine's Luau: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Germaine's LuauSee Germaine's Luau Video ($$$)
(1124 ratings)

91-119 Olai St Map It!
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 427-1747
www.germainesluau.com
  • Hawaiian American Buffet
    includes Kalua Pig (Roasted Pig) and entertainment
3.5 out of 5
1124 ratings
whole roasted pig; native dancing/performance w/ torches; where the locals go; Other Recipes: Lomi Lomi
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Hawaii

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