My favorite Furikake Ahi (yellowfin tuna) Had lunch all the…read moreway at Waimanalo. I have not been here at Ono Steaks an Shrimp for a long time! So happy I was able to drive over today after work.

Wife and I happened on this place for a late lunch one day…read more It is counter service and the girl behind the counter was friendly and efficient. Answering our menu questions thoughtfully. The garlic shrimp and the coconut shrimp were good, but not stand-out - nothing special. It is in an older but clean building. The restrooms are in a separate building behind the restaurant and they too were old but clean.

Great Hawaiian food. Love their squid luau and Pastele Stew. It's a great place to stop and eat…read morein. Lots of tables, plenty of room, fast service. Lau lau's were sold out so didn't get to try it. Parking is a bit tight. They have music on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for diners between 6pm to 8pm. Closes early since family run.

Food? 5-stars no problem, except the long rice which was all broken up and no moa' chicken...We get…read moresquid luau and kalua' pork plate, ONOlicious. My only complaint is that while I'm happy they expanded are ARE doing well--as so many go down w/expansion...(think Fresh Catch) the NOISE there is hard on me, even waiting, as the music is WAY too loud and bad acoustics=ear pain. I'm happy they get good business, beer now too, and big projector TV for games etc...but I'm an Iraq vet and also getting cancer treatment =loud is hard on me anyhoo...so sometimes I have to wait outside the door for an order with so many loud folks and loud music too. I'm in a cell dead zone and no texting for a p/up order so that is hard for me. But that stated? Hands down DaBes'Hawaiian food! aloha

Maybe a controversial take, but beastside has my favorite garlic shrimp on island. Unlike…read moreGiovanni's, Jenny's, and all the other Haleiwa shrimp trucks, Beastside fries their shrimp without breading so that it's super crispy and flavorful. You can even eat the skin! I've returned here time after time, and in addition to the shrimp being great, the staff are always very friendly, all of the food is delicious, and they sometimes have live musicians. Highly recommend if you're on the East side, and worth the drive for good garlic shrimp even if you aren't.

My husband and I decided to go to Beastside Kitchen because the reviews were so good. Yelp never…read moresteers us wrong and Beastside was no exception! It was absolutely worth the hype. From the warm and friendly service to the delicious Hawaii local beers, we were impressed. When the food came out, we were blown away. We started with the Pork Belly Bao Buns...oh my gosh, we could have made a meal out of just those! The pork belly was juicy and soft and with the sauce and fluffy bao buns...they will be something I dream of when we leave Hawaii. We then shared the two choice platter with the Guava fried chicken and Umami Garlic Shrimp. It was soooo good and the reviews were spot on. We were full and completely happy by the time we left! I will be recommending them to all our friends that visit and live in Hawaii.

Adela's was without of a doubt the best food me and my family have had on island. Millie is such a…read morekind woman for suggesting tips and letting us know what can be done on island all with an impeccable service. I thank the kind hearted ambiance and management of the restaurant, even with the full busy schedules they all manage to prevail and their determination makes the eating experience just as amazing as the food. A warm thank you from the family!

food taste sooo goood and fresh!! lechon malungay 5 star!!!…read morebig portions! worthh it! its a must!

There was something very right about this drive in!! I stopped by for a quick dinner with the fam…read moreand ended up enjoying this place a lot more than I thought I would. I didn't expect much from this small corner diner, but everything turned out real solid! The exterior is especially entrancing, with its bright, rainbow neon sign that glows out the darkness of the night! The hooded interior was clean and followed well with the rainbow theme, especially with its rainbow pastel, title wallpaper. I would also like to compliment the workers, who were very nice and approachable! We ordered the loco moco plate, mixed plate, and saimin. Both plates were very filling and came in huge portions! The plates are for sure a top choice if you want a nice, hearty dinner! I especially enjoyed my loco moco! The saimin was less filling and came in an instant noodle cup. Still yet, it wasn't half bad--and it actually seems like a fairly good piece if you are on a diet or budget; it wasn't as expensive as the other dishes and only came out as 220 calories! I also want to note that they have a variety of tasty dessert pastries and icee treats if you are looking for a treat after your dinner. Overall, I would say this is a great diner to try if you've got a big appetite and are looking for something to share with a friend or family! Great vibes and great Hawaiian plate meals!

My family, across multiple generations, has been going here for decades, close to back when they…read morefirst opened. We have homes in the neighborhood. And we just can't go here anymore unless changes are made! We used to prefer them over Zippy's, but now they are less than 7-Eleven quality, while charging higher-end prices for the neighborhood. We have given them many chances, hoping it was just a fluke, but we have repeatedly been disappointed. Their chicken has become chewy and fatty, their rice is mediocre, and condiments such as mayonnaise are stripped down to the bare minimum quantity. Chile is poured so lightly that it is practically a minuscule amount. And their prices have continued to rise. I don't know if greedy people took over the restaurant who just don't care anymore, or what is going on. I remember when I used to take people here, and they would be impressed with the quality and quantity--plates just heaping with good cuts of meat, noodles, and rice. Those days are no more. As they say in Japan, the price performance is poor. Furthermore, their staff is rude. I can only imagine it was an owner working this day because it was a face I haven't seen that often. An older gentleman who appeared to be of Okinawan descent, working the cashier register, accosted us because I was privately discussing with my family about splitting different items with them. We were all ordering something, so he wasn't losing any money, but he told us about how prices are double in Waikīkī. First of all, it is rude to interrupt your customers that way. Secondly, we don't go to Waikīkī or care about Waikīkī. What happened to serving the locals? Third, Waikīkī has an assortment of restaurants, prices, and qualities, and they shouldn't be how you base your services. Lastly, I guarantee I could find a better deal in Waikīkī if I wanted to. Next time you're in the area, just go get a $6 bento or a $5 burrito from 7-Eleven next door. I assure you, the price performance and experience will be better. If Rainbow Drive-In is in the business of comparing themselves to other things, let's compare them to 7-Eleven and at least try to be better than them, right? I can get mochiko chicken from 7-Eleven for $6.99 that is similar in portion size and better quality. Meanwhile, they are serving their fatty, dry chicken for $16.75. Highway robbery! And they are not fancy, with their dirty picnic tables and plastic cutlery. They are just a step above a food truck, if that. Save yourself from the hype. They have gone downhill like a landslide. Go elsewhere.

I like supporting local and visiting Oahu Grill when I get a chance, been here many times for take…read moreout, with family, a friend visiting from Cali who misses local food and after vacation when I am missing the local foods too! During a visit here with my friends who was visiting from out of town, they both enjoyed their entree with a beer, love the atmosphere- we got to chat and ended up staying until restaurant's closing time. The waitress that day was super friendly, full of Aloha! I love the local foods, everything I tried was very tasty, When dining in I usually go with the 2 item plates, picking all different items ( Lau, Kalua Pork, pork belly, chicekn long rice and sharing family style with extra rice. The food was broke da mouth! During one of my dining visits, I was on my no carb lifesytle and got the Island cobb salad with Kalua Pork ( available in 2 sizes $9./$17.) Lettuce, cucumber, corn, tomato, avocado with Kalua Pig, and sweet onion dressing. Wow, I am glad they have this option for salads. I hope they don't discontinue the Cobb salad as it was so good! During this recent stop I picked up the Pork Belly and Pipikaula plate in short ribs style. This was such a great choice as my family enoyed it . Beer and Pork Belly for pupus and pipikaua ribs for dinner. They have daily specials (beef stew, beef tomato, chicken hekka, sweet sour spare ribs, beef stew, grilled fish, shoyu chicken, garlic shrimp) which sounds good too. You can pick plates in mini or regular, two or three item combo, but few dollars more for crispy pork, smoked meat Pipikaula. Please check out Oahu Grill in the Kaimuki area, opens daily from 11-9 pm.

This place use to be unreal 5 stars in my books they fell off my radar from 5 stars to 2 stars. The…read moreother day I had lunch there and i ordered their Lau Lau and squid luau combo. It was very tasty and the squid luau had a mouth full of squid. The downside is look at the rice . The rice was very hard I guaranteed it was left overs sitting in the rice warmer and they served us the hard rice . Also the service was very slow only 1 worker but we were the only customer in there . I recommend this Hawaiian food place over others but maybe ill stop from know on . It. could be new owners I'm not sure .

If you're visiting Waimānalo and looking for authentic local food, skip the chains and stop by…read moreKeneke's. This isn't a sit-down restaurant--it's a local walk-up spot where you order at the window, pick up your food, and enjoy it at the outdoor seating area. It's simple, relaxed, and full of local charm. Keneke's has been serving the community for many years, and despite all the changes and new competition, they continue to do what they've always done: serve delicious local food with genuine aloha. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the food is consistently satisfying. Whether you're a local or just visiting the island, it's one of those places that makes you feel welcome. What stands out even more than the food is the people. Every time I've been there, I've been treated with kindness, humility, and genuine aloha. One day I only wanted a small chicken salad that wasn't on the menu, and they happily made one just for me. They even worked with my limited budget instead of turning me away. That's the kind of customer service that stays with you. I've also seen how they support the local community by giving opportunities to people who are struggling or who might have a hard time finding work elsewhere. Businesses with that kind of heart deserve to be recognized. When people ask me where to grab a quick bite in Waimānalo, Keneke's is my recommendation every time. As for Kalapawai, my own experience has been different. I found the portions to be smaller for the price, and because of my personal experiences there, I no longer recommend it. Others may have different experiences, but for me, I'd rather support a longtime local business that has consistently shown kindness, generosity, and the true spirit of aloha. Mahalo to everyone at Keneke's for serving great food, treating people with respect, and keeping the aloha spirit alive. I'll gladly continue recommending you to both locals and visitors.

This place has been here a long time. Its right off the main highway right next to 711…read more It an old style drive inn. Parking is in the front and back (maybe 15 spots). There is an old skool walk up ordering window that you order through. There is a dining area to the side of the window. It used to be an inclosed open patio and used to have a roof but now its more of an outside dining area half shade half sun. It's cool they have some scripture painted on the wall too. The kitchen is all screened in to prevent flies from coming into the kitchen so you know the food is safe. The food is your typical plate lunch burger fare. (Pic of menu) The portions are fair to huge and are a decent value. The food was good and the staff was cool. The only thing is...and I hope the owner or staff is reading this. I don't know why but there a lot of flies outside maybe from other issues close by I know it didnt effect the safety of the food but Please buy one of those fly bag traps From home depot to reduce flies outside. I think it would go a long way with aesthetics when dining outside!! Good safe food...fair pricing..good portions just control the flies outside.

Delicious food! I had the laulau plate with side of rice and ordered side of poi. The plate also…read morecame with lomi salmon. Everything seemed fresh and the meat inside the laulau was tender. Service was really fast and convenient, however, they were not providing drinks at the time because their drink machine wasn't working. The best part of my meal was the dessert: Sweet Lady of Waiahole. It has warm kulolo and haupia ice cream! So good! It's a must try..

We only stopped by Waiahole Poi Factory for ice cream since we were already in the area, and they…read moreonly had two flavors, so of course we had to try both! We thought the Tahitian Lady tasted more like vanilla ice cream, while the other flavor had a stronger coconut taste. Once you mix the ice cream with everything underneath, it weirdly reminded us of Raisin Bran cereal with milk. I know that sounds random, but I actually liked it! I wouldnt say this is must visit spot but fun to try once.

My go to spot after Kailua beach! Ono plate lunches, great portions and made to order. Mac salad…read moretoo tastes authentic. I usually get the combo plates. We got a couple combo plates this time again and couldn't even finish them! More for leftovers. Finish it off with shaved ice from island snow and that's a meal for the winners. Try their spicy chicken, short rib, garlic shrimp, garlic chicken etc. Everything is delicious to be honest. Check um out!

We had the chicken katsu and the mochiko chicken, both subbed fries for the mac. Both were good!…read moreThe mochiko chicken was definitely better, and was something fun and different! And definitely enough food for leftovers later. When you walk in it's quite run down, so don't be alarmed by the state of the inside. Just get it to go and eat outside or along the beach! The service was quick. I'd come again.

OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

house fried rice - so good with great texture Kim chee -…read moregood pork chops - ok huge portions here - 2 dishes will feed about 3-4 people