Honolulu Restaurants

Located on the first floor of the Hokua Condominium near Ward Centre, Tango Contemporary Cafes' upscale setting and modern approach is somewhat tempered by a menu that features classic island favorites along with surprising new... more

This is a nice, casual neighborhood hangout where you can easily satiate yourself on the food and surroundings. Laid-back and friendly, it's ideal for a family meal out or for when you have a hankering to feel you've been invit... more

This hybrid bar and grill is somewhere between a Irish Pub and a laid-back island-style café. Set in the middle of downtown Honolulu, it is a favorite hang-out for the business and media communities and one of the only places... more

The fast-growing restaurant chain inspired by Forrest Gump has a busy location at Ala Moana Center. It serves shrimp in more than a dozen styles, including fried, boiled and Cajun. You can also get good crab legs, ribs and burg... more

Located in the Pacific Beach Hotel, 26 feet below the surface of the ocean, this restaurant has a view like no other. It features a 280,000-gallon, three-story aquarium with acrylic windows that are four to seven inches thick.... more

Diners with a love of spice will adore this Thai restaurant that specializes in the use of chillis. The authentic preparation of the dishes doesn’t yield from Phucket, as the name of the restaurant suggests, but rather fr... more

Owned by the same folks as Legend Seafood Restaurant across the hall, this Chinatown establishment specializes in Buddhist temple cuisine. The impressive menu features more than 60 selections; nothing costs more than $15. Try t... more

This chain is the real thing on Hawaii, with lots of quick options like seafood, chicken and beef on the menu. They have dozens of locations on Oahu, and even a few in places like California and Utah. See their website for deta... more

Japan's oldest department store has a US outpost in Ala Moana Shopping Center. The store features two floors of high-quality Oriental goods, upscale electronics, accessories, fine jewelry and handbags, Sanrio toys and Japanese... more

The menu at this pleasant, upscale restaurant features steaks, chicken and fresh seafood, all nicely grilled. For the full culinary experience, get the Colony Hukilau, which consists of lobster tail, steak, cockles, prawns and... more