Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
Delicious, affordable, Indian Cuisine off the beaten path... Plus, it's BYOB with no corkage fee!
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Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StDelicious, affordable, Indian Cuisine off the beaten path... Plus, it's BYOB with no corkage fee!
Fresh squeezed juices, homemade almond milk, lots of veggie/vegan/raw options, and the most delicious Butter Mochi EVER.
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Bluetree Cafe at Pacifica
1009 Kapiolani BlvdFresh squeezed juices, homemade almond milk, lots of veggie/vegan/raw options, and the most delicious Butter Mochi EVER.
This is a hidden gem right in Waikiki. You can find this little gourmet pizza shop pool side behind the Bamboo Hotel. Lots of tiki torches & I'm pretty sure it's the only BYOB food spot in Waikiki.
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The Lovin' Oven plant-based Italian Restaurant
418 Kuulei RdThis is a hidden gem right in Waikiki. You can find this little gourmet pizza shop pool side behind the Bamboo Hotel. Lots of tiki torches & I'm pretty sure it's the only BYOB food spot in Waikiki.
One of our favorite spots for Thai food takeout, just right down the road. Must try the Green Papaya salad & fresh spring rolls with cucumber & mint!
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Phuket Thai Restaurant
1960 Kapiolani BlvdOne of our favorite spots for Thai food takeout, just right down the road. Must try the Green Papaya salad & fresh spring rolls with cucumber & mint!
Great festive ambiance, ocean front, free pool side laser light show at 8pm and live music every night, great food! We LOVE this place.
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RumFire
2255 Kalakaua AveGreat festive ambiance, ocean front, free pool side laser light show at 8pm and live music every night, great food! We LOVE this place.
Beautiful view of Honolulu from a rotating restaurant/bar. We've never eaten dinner there, but like to go for Happy Hour and pupus.
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Top of Waikiki
2270 Kalakaua AveBeautiful view of Honolulu from a rotating restaurant/bar. We've never eaten dinner there, but like to go for Happy Hour and pupus.
Essentials
Great grocery store with tons of organic produce and a kickass hot food section with tons of delicious veggie options.
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Down To Earth Organic & Natural Honolulu
2525 S King StGreat grocery store with tons of organic produce and a kickass hot food section with tons of delicious veggie options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden gem right down the street... you'd totally miss it if you weren't looking for it. Great wine selection, happy hour, and small plate menu.
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Formaggio Wine Bar
2919 Kapiolani BlvdHidden gem right down the street... you'd totally miss it if you weren't looking for it. Great wine selection, happy hour, and small plate menu.
Good To Grill
888 Kapahulu AveAmazing happy hour and food!
The owners of this tucked away spot have the best sense of humor ever and have cleverly named all their menu offerings... I giggle profusely every time I go in there. Must experience to appreciate.
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Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar
2424 Koa AveThe owners of this tucked away spot have the best sense of humor ever and have cleverly named all their menu offerings... I giggle profusely every time I go in there. Must experience to appreciate.
Everything Else
Free firework show every Friday at 7:45pm!! We like to sit by the lagoon.
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Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia RdFree firework show every Friday at 7:45pm!! We like to sit by the lagoon.
Budget friendly entertainment... Grab a beer from the gas station across the street and head over to the driving range at sunset to whack at a bucket of balls. Beautiful mountain & city views.
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Ala Wai Golf Course
404 Kapahulu AveBudget friendly entertainment... Grab a beer from the gas station across the street and head over to the driving range at sunset to whack at a bucket of balls. Beautiful mountain & city views.