I've been here many times every time I stay in Waikiki and this is my favorite spot to grab poke!…read moreToday I went in around 8:40am, already packed with Japanese tourist. Phil, who works at poke bar is amazing at his job. Without saying at word he started letting me try multiple type of poke and warmly welcomed all my request through process. Poke tastes fresh and great as usual. $15 for fresh poke is amazing deal for 2026 I think. I also love all the side pupu option at the end of poke making process. Highly recommended!!

As a local who lives a couple blocks away i can honestly say I'll neva shop here again…read more The market was well received by locals upon its arrival to Waikiki for having a decent grocery and most importantly produce area. Over the year's the prices have gone through the roof and they turned it into a glorified ABC serving pantry items for on the go. A complete slap on the face for us locals trying to complete a meal. Staff looks at everyone like they are thieves and for me personally a 50 year old male being looked at like a theif is extremely uncomfortable and a complete lack of Aloha to make it so apparent. Pretty much stopped going year's ago but after my last visit to get a few fresh herbs for dinner and seeing their new ABC Prepared foods section I vow to neva return.

Walking through the South Shore Market and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled across Off the…read moreWall and there was quite a crowd so we asked how long the wait would be. No wait for our party of 2, and we were sat immediately at a high top communal style table. It is a bar type establishment, with pour your own beers and wines on the wall. Not super noisy, but everyone was having their conversations and having a great time. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and food walking past us looked amazing! The only difference to this establishment was instead of a server taking our order, we were instructed to go to the front podium to place the order when we were ready. We opted for the Fried Calamari with Cilantro Lime Aioli to start, and ordered the Chop Salad with Tofu and the Verde Bowl. The food came out so quickly, and we were actually surprised with the portion sizes for all the dishes. We were able to share the salad and bowl and still had enough to pack a take out box. Everything was delicious! I'm sure it can get busy on the weekends, but overall seems like a nice place to chill with good food, good drinks and good conversation. Wish we had more time to hang out!

The good? Chop Salad was tasty but we had asked for the bacon to be on the side, and it wasn't…read more When I pointed it out to the host he pointed to the chicken pieces (which were on the rubbery side). Had sliced avocado and seeds, but mostly greens. The Grilled Cheese was mostly pork adobo and very little cheese. The adobo was on the salty side and didn't have the tangy adobo flavor, sadly. The bread was nicely buttered and crispy, though. Giant steak fries came with it and they were tasty. We both wanted to like this place but it seemed like only one guy was working the floor and the check-in/payment (don't like having to pay a tip in advance if service hasn't been provided yet) and serving the food. It looked like only one person was in the kitchen, too. It wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait long to be served. A plus.

I accidentally stumbled upon Island Vintage Wine Bar, and somehow it has become my spot in…read moreHonolulu. I came in on a whim my first night, loved it so much that I came back for a second night, and I'm already planning to come back tomorrow for my third -- and final -- night in Hawaii. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for sitting down with a glass (or a few tastings ) and just enjoying the evening. I'm traveling solo, and I especially appreciate how comfortable it feels to come here by yourself. You can unwind, people-watch, try different wines, and never feel out of place. Sometimes the best places are the ones you find completely by accident. I definitely wasn't planning on becoming a regular during one short trip to Honolulu, but here we are. If I come somewhere three nights in a row while on vacation, that probably tells you everything you need to know. Definitely a place I'll remember -- and come back to the next time I'm in Hawaii.

Excellent as always! We decided to come here instead of standing in line at the coffee shop, and it…read moreturned out to be a great decision. We were seated pretty quickly, and sitting at the bar helped speed things up even more. The food was fantastic. I had the Affogato with Coconut Ice Cream, which was delicious, along with the Keto Braised Beef Loco Moco--also excellent. The Cauliflower Truffled Risotto was a nice change and a great complement to the meal. Ambiance was nice and modern. Very clean. Overall, another great experience. We'll definitely be coming back, especially to pick up some coffee for a friend!

Real friendly staff. Inside was cozy and they have a small outdoor area as well with picnic…read morebenches. They didn't have much in terms of food but I really enjoyed the local IPA they had. It went down too easy lol. Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out.

Such a great spot! The staff is wonderful and friendly, vibes are always chill, and they have a…read morefantastic rotating selection of beer and wines on tap, plus coolers with a huge selection of cans (and very thing from seltzers, mixed cocktails, and of course more beer). They also do plenty of fun events like trivia and funk night. It's become a go-to place for me to meet with friends for a pau hana!

my partner and i found ourselves visiting basalt almost every day of our weeklong trip on oahu…read morebecause every item we ordered off their menu was spectacular! they balanced flavors beautifully with super fresh ingredients and focused on the texture as much as the taste. we honestly never would have expected some of our favorite meals on the island to come from a restaurant tucked away in the back of an unassuming food court on kuhio ave! PICTURED 01. citrus-cured salmon toast: country bread, lemon-cream cheese, scrambled eggs, capers, red onions, chives, waipoli mixed greens ($22) if i could eat this for breakfast every day, i could envision becoming a morning person. i loved how the citrus and capers brightened every savory bite. the bread was perfectly toasted and the vegetables were wonderfully crisp. 02. crab cake benedict: english muffin, kale, two poached waialua eggs, hollandaise, yuzu kosho honey mustard, sidewinder potatoes ($28) this was a refreshing take on a classic breakfast item. the crab cake and potatoes were salted just right! 03. charcoal buttermilk pancakes: guava strawberry sauce, ash whipped cream, berries ($20) these pancakes were a DREAM: fluffy and accompanied by sauce that was not too sweet!

Basalt got a new chef and it shows. The restaurant continues to be nice and clean and the service…read moreis very good. Our sever was very friendly and efficient. She gave us great recommendations. I'm glad we took her advice. The pork loin with butternut squash special was delicious. Every bite was tender and had a wonderful balance of flavors. The pear salad has amazing fresh pear slices with a wonderful complement of greens, cheese and salad dressing. I'll definitely go back during my next trip.

This is worth the cost. We enjoyed the breakfast, afternoon snacks, and the staff are all amazing!!…read more We enjoyed getting to know Belle, Anson Michael, and Blade.

Love the Longboard club amenity. A selection of wines to choose from and beer on tap. Selection of…read morewaters, sodas, and teas also available. The first night when we arrived, we had gyoza and rigatoni pasta with meatballs. For breakfast, we had eggs and sausage. You can make your own açaí bowl with all the fresh fruit toppings. The food selection rotated but well worth if you're staying at Alohilani. Service is amazing.

We were in Wakiki, Honolulu Hawai'i looking for a place to have dinner. No reservations, no plans,…read morejust exploring the strip area on a beautiful September evening. We came upon Heavenly elevated entrance and its interesting seating and decor. I was joined by my wife, our son & his girlfriend as we as my wife's intern & her boyfriend for a group of six. None had been at Heavenly before which had a colorful, whimsical vibe and unique beach menu. Of course given our University of Hawai'i at Mānoa seniors were of drinking age, we all showed our IDs and ordered creative cocktails. We ordered the guacamole & chips, Garlic shrimp, Fish tacos, loco Moco, cheese burger, Poke bowl and other beautiful dishes. Highly recommend Heavenly!

Came back with hubby today for brunch. We ordered the Supreme Loco moco and French toast with the…read moreHawaiian fruit. Service was fast and really nice day sitting at the patio. Wow both were yummy, delicious and very filling!!! The loco moco was packed with umami flavors. The Kobe beef patties were tender and loved the mushroom sauce. The egg was runny and cooked perfectly. The French toast was amazing!!! It was fluffy, the right amount of sweetness and the fruit was so fresh and a great touch with this entree. We really enjoyed this meal and finally had a loco moco! This is a great place to have brunch at Waikīkī!

Food was great, atmosphere was fantastic, music was the perfect volume and mix- a JARROD made the…read moreentire experience extraordinary. If you come here ask for Jarrod- you will not regret it!!

Service was very good and the decor is contemporary. We both liked our cocktails. The banana…read morebread old fashioned was intriguing. Food was a bit of a let down though. The HFC chicken was good at first but as it cooled off it tasted like old bird. Fries were soggy. My wife liked the tuna wonton tacos though. Live music was very good. Just wish it played longer and maybe skip the dj or have the dj on a different night. Give. The prices, I expected a bit better.

First time going to Rivals as friend recommended this place. Easy to find, we went on a late after…read morenoon on St Patrick's Day, wasn't as busy as I thought it'd be, service was great, there was only 1 bartender/server, he was friendly and efficient! This bar is clean and you can tell it's really taken care of. We ordered drinks which came in a timely manner and ordered the Death by meat pizza which was sooo good! Pricy but so worth it, everything made fresh and the slices were big. I will definitely be coming back next time!

This is by the beach, me and my girlfriend walked in and they kicked us right out because she had…read moreon a bikini. We came from the beach on our way to our hotel to grab some food and they kicked us out not letting us order food after we had sat.

The food was AMAZING!!! Jett & Aaron our servers were so sweet and accommodating. 1000000000000000%…read morerecommend coming her for a nice lunch

Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar was a hit with the whole family!…read more This delicious restaurant is just half a block from our hotel and after walking by so many times, we finally decided to give it a try. For our first time we decided to just walk-in and they had a 20-minute wait, which was not too bad compared to other dinner spots. However, I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time through Open Table. For dinner we decided to go with the mushroom cheese risotto, truffle alfredo fettuccine and arugula salad. For my little one we went with their margherita pizza. Everything was outstanding! Probably the best risotto I've ever had! It was packed with flavor and so good and comforting. The truffle alfredo was perfection, and the taste of the truffle was on point. My little picky eater almost finished the whole pizza, which I guess was a good sign. We loved it so much we decided to come back the following week. For the second time I didn't notice I had made reservations during their happy hour. Please note they have a happy hour food menu with heavily discounted food items which I thought was amazing. During this time we also tried the curry meatball and the prosciutto pizza. As always, everything was absolutely delicious! I know people don't usually go to Hawaii to eat Italian food, but definitely give this spot a chance during your visit!