Best Bites: Slip into Brunch Bliss at Over Easy
Custard French toast, savory classics and fresh flavors shine at this cozy spot in the heart of Kailua.
Best Bites
Best Bites: Mara Honolulu Brings the All the Bold Flavors of the Mediterranean
This newcomer, and winner of HONOLULU Magazine’s 2024 Hale ‘Aina Silver for Best Mediterranean, has proven it’s worth the hype.
Best Bites: Yanagi is Honolulu’s Haven for Japanese Food Enthusiasts
Whether you’re a sushi aficionado or simply looking to explore Japanese cuisine, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
Best Bites: Cino Blends Traditional Italian with Modern Twists
From the charred Spanish octopus to the indulgent osso bucco and flawless panna cotta, every dish is a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to quality, fresh ingredients.
Best Bites: Goofy’s Café and Dine is a Hidden Gem for Breakfast-Loving Locals
Already a popular stop for visitors, the 2024 Hale ‘Aina Bronze winner for Best Breakfast has a menu focused on local, organic ingredients and one of the best loco mocos on the island.
Best Bites: Merriman’s is a Flavorful Homage to Locavore Living
With a menu that goes hard on farm-to-table, Peter Merriman’s namesake restaurant is a celebration of Island tastes and sustainability.
Best Bites: The Social Honolulu is Bar Food Done Right
Enjoy picture-perfect hamachi slices, creamy uni mentaiko pasta and more at this Ward Village bar-meets-restaurant.
These Are The Best Bites (and More) at Nami Kaze in Iwilei
Have a taste of what’s fresh from the land and sea at this modern local izakaya.
These Are The Best Bites at Splash Bar in Waikīkī
Larger-than-life bar snacks and plates perfectly pair with Splash Bar’s tiki-inspired poolside cocktails.
These are the Best Bites at Fête in Chinatown
The support for local farmers and purveyors runs deep with these seasonal dishes.
Best Bites: O’Kims Korean Kitchen Keeps Reinventing Korean Cuisine
From deep-fried braised beltfish to an addictive vegan zucchini pancake, we try O’Kims’ inventive monthly specials.
Golden Hour is Prime Time for the Best Bites at 100 Sails Bar
The restaurant at Prince Waikīkī is celebrated for its buffet, but the bar is serving up pūpū and drinks with serious local cred.
Best Bites: Café Kaila Is The Undisputed Breakfast and Brunch Queen
From cornbread waffles and stuffed French toasts to Benedicts and loco mocos, we try Kaila’s Best Bites.
The Best Bites at Olay’s Thai-Lao Cuisine
The home base for the 2022 Hale ‘Aina Restaurateurs of the Year is a hidden paradise that serves up the best Lao and Thai food in Honolulu.
Best Bites: Miro Kaimukī is Home to Honolulu’s Best Tasting Menu
The five-course prix fixe menu has risen the ranks to become the city’s best tasting menu and it changes every month.
Best Bites: 5 Iconic Dishes at MW Restaurant in Kaka‘ako
In addition to Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka’s countless contributions to the industry, these bites helped put MW Restaurant on the map.
4 of the Best Bites to Try at Taqueria El Gallo Rosa
Here’s what to order at this Hale ‘Aina Award-winning Mexican restaurant.
Best Bites: Michel’s is the Top Pick for Romantic Gourmands
Michel’s has the timeless views, a classic locavore menu and old fashioned service to back it up.
Best Bites: Setting The Stage For A Delicious Performance in Your Mouth
Chef Ron DeGuzman juxtaposes international cuisines with familiar flavors at Stage in the Honolulu Design Center.
Best Bites: La Tour Café’s Pastries and Light Bites Prove You Can Be Bougie on a Budget
Butter mochi kouign amanns, mouth-numbing spicy chicken sandwiches and pizzas loaded with garlic confit are just a few of the gourmet cheap eats available for takeout.
Best Bites: Side Street Inn is a Pau Hana Institution
Thick pan-fried pork chops, sizzling boneless kalbi and meaty fried rice are only half of Chef Colin’s Classics, a family-style pau hana feast for four (or more).
Best Bites: Comfort Food Made from Scratch at 12th Avenue Grill
From local beef burgers on house-baked buns to complete meals for two, Kaimukī’s American bistro provides the wholesome comfort we all crave.
Best Bites: Foodland Farms’ Pau Hana Bar’s Local Grinds Are Worth Stopping For
Crispy chicken skin, rich oxtail soup and whimsical craft cocktails prove that Foodland might know us more than we know ourselves.
