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Posted on 1/2/26 at 12:35 pm
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
4199 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 12:35 pm
Going March 18-25. Spring Break and 15th wedding anniversary. Will be staying at Four Seasons for most nights, but will stay at Ritz in Waikiki last two nights. Any restaurant recommendations? Daughter can be a picky eater, so take that into consideration. Would like a nice place last night in Waikiki for anniversary dinner. Thanks
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128304 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 2:23 pm to
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Will be staying at Four Seasons for most nights, but will stay at Ritz in Waikiki


Sounds like you can afford almost anywhere, Oahu and in particular those hotel areas have some seriously nice and high end restaurants.

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so take that into consideration




I've heard Mina's which is inside the Four Seasons is excellent but have not been there myself

The Pig and The Lady in town is great (a little more casual)

Mud Hen Water is in that same category

Helena's in town for traditional, very inexpensive

You have to go to Giovanni's shrimp truck if you are going to head to the NS one day

I've heard Senia is incredible for a blowout type meal but haven't been there

Inside the Ritz Carlton is Sushi Sho, would not recommended taking a picky eater there

Any Duke's location is always good
Posted by BenDover
Member since Jul 2010
5555 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 3:06 pm to
Wife and I were in Waikiki in late October. Earl's Kitchen & Bar was by far the best restaurant experience we had. It's a newer place with a bit of a high-end feel but good energy. It's not stale/stuffy like some high-end places can be and the menu is great for picky eaters. I highly recommend it.
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2405 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 5:57 pm to
I second the NS food trucks.

There are a few different areas that they are parked at-

The first set you come to traveling north is nice, but the next one is smaller , but ocean views and can rent snorkel gear to go across the street, there’s a park with shower/bathrooms. Coffee trucks, shaved ice, shrimp truck, taco truck …. We ate at that location 2-3 times on a 7day stay.
Posted by ColeLSU
Member since Jul 2008
5996 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:35 pm to
Dukes in Outrigger is great. SKY has great view.
Both are Waikiki options

I second visiting the food truck spots on North Shore
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
4199 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 6:40 pm to
Thanks. We will definitely be headed to north shore and the food trucks. Have reservation at House without a key just to have but will look at others.
Posted by Legion of Doom
Old Metry
Member since Jan 2018
5667 posts
Posted on 1/2/26 at 10:34 pm to
My wife and I ate at Mina’s Fish House for my birthday. Excellent food and the scenery at sunset was amazing. Highly recommend.
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
56809 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 5:58 am to
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Have reservation at House without a key


Without question AT LEAST get there before sunset, ask for a table on the grass and get pu-pus and drinks when the music starts around sunset.

Dinner is "skippable" but not because it's bad just because I think the pu-pus and drinks are sufficient but we're not HUGE eaters.

Personally, I think Giovanni's is extremely overrated but the food truck park and beer garden was still worth a stop on the drive back.

Monkey Pod and Roys are both solid as well and both have places out neat Ko Olina if you're over that way
Posted by weagle1999
Member since May 2025
2070 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 3:05 pm to
I like poke bowls. The best poke bowl I have ever eaten came from the food court of the mall in downtown Waikiki.

ETA: Royal Hawaiian Center
This post was edited on 1/4/26 at 8:50 am
Posted by xBirdx
Member since Sep 2018
2405 posts
Posted on 1/3/26 at 11:59 pm to
Are you my wife? Lol

She said the same thing from our trip last new year’s
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128304 posts
Posted on 1/4/26 at 8:59 am to
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Have reservation at House without a key just to have but will look at others.

I went here. It’s great!
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
128304 posts
Posted on 1/4/26 at 9:00 am to
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I like poke bowls. The best poke bowl I have ever eaten came from the food court of the mall in downtown Waikiki.


You can get them at the supermarket deli counter by weight. Very cool way to do it affordably
Posted by BankLSU
You cant be any geek off the street
Member since Nov 2005
772 posts
Posted on 1/5/26 at 10:29 am to
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Monkey Pod



FOR THE WIN
Posted by tigerstripes
Loranger, LA
Member since Aug 2006
889 posts
Posted on 1/7/26 at 8:25 pm to
kaka'aka kitchen Honolulu near ward center. Gourmet breakfast and laid back lunch and dinner. and Roys at Hawaii kai for happy hour
Posted by BRich
Old Metairie
Member since Aug 2017
2817 posts
Posted on 1/9/26 at 3:00 pm to
Hear me out on this:

If you want a neat cozy, basic restaurant/bar, with good food and fantastic generously-sized drinks, a place that is reasonable and a steal price-wise, take a look at the Harbor Pub & Pizza right next to the Ala Wai Boat Harbor, very close to The Illikai. We liked it so much when we went there in 2024 that we went there a 2nd night.

It's a hole in the wall dive (really more a hole in the ground, a half-basement with the windows at street level) with a lot of character:
This post was edited on 1/9/26 at 8:17 pm
Posted by FLBooGoTigs1
Nocatee, FL.
Member since Jan 2008
58847 posts
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:15 pm to
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Personally, I think Giovanni's is extremely overrated but the food truck park and beer garden was still worth a stop on the drive back.


Same. I guess we have good seafood where I am at in Florida because I was like yep it taste like Garlic and shrimp. I waited 30 min in line for this is what I told my wife.

Huli Huli chicken right around that vicinity if you looking for something delicious on the North Shore.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 11:35 pm
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