service was so bad. we waited in a long line to get our order taken, which was fine, but the…read morecashier was insanely annoyed when i had a question about what literally came on the burger. you also wait in line outside before waiting in line inside and no one came to tell us anything (like we'll be right with you or anything) until we asked.

You can tell Paia Fish Market is a great spot because there is always a line out the door! They…read morehave the freshest fish, and other options like hamburgers, chicken, and salad, but I don't know why you would order anything but fish! You order at the counter, get a number, then take a seat at one of the many tables and wait for your food to arrive. There is lots of seating inside and even seating outside. If you order a drink, it is self-service at a machine or you can get a drink at the bar. The fish comes in a Fresh Catch Plate - you pick your fish, the preparation, a side, and it comes with crunchy coleslaw. I went with the Ono, Cajun Style, with Cajun Rice. The fish was cooked to perfection; the rice was nice and light and paired nicely with the coleslaw. 10 out of 10, no notes. Definitely a great spot to grab some grub! Highly recommend!

We loved Island Vintage Coffee. The location is beautiful, especially the patio overlooking the…read moreshopping street. It's such a nice place to sit outside, have coffee, and take a break from walking around Waikiki. We shared the turkey avocado panini with sweet potato fries and it was delicious. I also really liked that they have a full food menu with plenty of good options, so it feels like more than just a coffee stop. The Hawaiian coffee was the standout for me though. It was perfectly balanced and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. Definitely somewhere I would come back to for breakfast, lunch, or coffee.

Despite the temperamental rain and wind, the line of tourists extended outside Island Vintage…read moreCoffee, and my friends and I were still down to wait. After ordering, we were fortunately able to grab a table indoors to enjoy our afternoon sweet treats. LILIKO'I MOANA BOWL - 15.25 I really like liliko'i, so I immediately gravitated toward this acai bowl. It was on the smaller side at 16 oz, but topped generously with strawberry, papaya, banana, liliko'i honey, and organic granola. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I did enjoy the variety of fruit toppings! My friend got the mango smoothie, which she thought was fine. Overall, Island Vintage Coffee isn't a bad spot for acai, but I can't say it was my favorite in Waikiki.

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!

OMGOODNESS - this is our favorite place. We come to Hawaii at least once a year. This is always our…read morefirst night go to place. Food - Amazing Service - Amazing Location - Amazing Ambiance - Fun and Amazing Go here. It's casual. It's Hawaii. It's Amazing.

Can't miss this spot when in Waikīkī…read more I usually get my fave~ ahi wrap and mango colada. Their monkey Kine smoothie and Nalu bowl are all good as well. 10/10 Service great and a few seating available

Ordered a Popeyes favorite No Flavor what so ever…read moreAll drinks seem to come in 16oz only Queens açaí bowl was ok.. i didn't taste açaí,

As mentioned by other reviewers, if you're looking for an inexpensive, decent sandwich on Waikiki…read morebeach, look no further. Conveniently located near Duke's, there's one outdoor table nearby, but really, just pick up a sandwich and take it to the beach! Staff was very friendly. Plenty of options for sandwiches and salads (and maybe more options, just what I noticed). I got the tuna sandwich and added a slice of pepper jack. I said no mayo or mustard, though I'd probably recommend mayo. There are so many veggies that it needs a little sauce. The veggies make you feel like you're eating something super healthy! There wasn't a ton of tuna in the sandwich, but half was filling enough for me. I'll save the rest for tomorrow.

I'm going to start by saying you won't find a sandwich shop in Waikiki like Pai's Deli. Their…read moresandwiches are packed with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. Skipping this place would be a crime. And prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's a hidden gem, tucked inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort just to the right of Duke's. I've been here many times and have ordered both smoothies and sandwiches. Let me tell you, the bread is incredibly soft, the greens are crisp and fresh, and the protein is ALWAYS tasty. The team works hard to craft your sandwich every time, and I always get a warm "thank you" when I pick mine up (I swear I got into a thank-you battle once, and of course, they won). I highly recommend the tuna sandwich. It's seasoned perfectly and generously filled with tuna. The greens are always piled high. Shredded carrots, spinach leaves, and more sprouts than you'd think possible. It's healthy and DELICIOUS. I usually add avocado, and the sandwich with avocado comes out to $13.75, which is a great deal for Waikiki. Oh! and you get a little skewer of two pineapple slices! It's cute, refreshing, and perfectly ripe every time. The last smoothie I ordered was the Avocado Green Island. It's made with mango, avocado, spinach, banana, greek yogurt, and coconut milk. It's creamy, slightly tangy, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. I've also tried their chicken salad sandwich (money!) and my favorite, the Captain Salad. I recommend getting it with Caesar dressing. The brand of ranch they use isn't really my thing. They also have a homemade balsamic vinagarette that sounds amazing. The salad is huge, topped with turkey and generous crumbles of bacon. I'm telling you, they're serving hit after hit after hit at this spot. Go and enjoy ASAP!

The best poke place in Waikiki! They have a sign outside talking about how fresh their fish is, and…read morethere's almost always a line out the door. The good news is that the line moves quickly because it's set up almost like an assembly line, and most people get their poke to go. They do have a few picnic tables outside if you want to eat there. You start by choosing the size of your bowl, your fish, type of rice, sauce, and whatever toppings you want. They have tuna, salmon, blue marlin, and shrimp. For rice, you can choose white rice, brown rice, or sushi rice. They also have several shoyu-based sauces and mayo-based sauces. For toppings, they offer cucumber, ginger, sea asparagus, avocado, and more. They also offer a few specialty bowls if you'd rather order something with a set list of ingredients. I always go for the tuna with their house sauce because Hawaiian tuna is the best! I liked this place so much that I came back multiple times during my stay. I can't say enough about how fresh the fish and all of the other ingredients are. Since they don't marinate the fish, you really get to enjoy the natural flavor of the fresh fish. It's clear they're not trying to cover anything up--the quality speaks for itself. And when they're out of something, they're out, which is another good sign that they're focused on serving fresh ingredients. Definitely worth stopping by if you're looking for some seriously fresh poke in Waikiki!

Foods good, but for the price. I didn't think it was worth it....I know I'm sorry, I know a lot of…read morepeople are fans of this place but I think the poke was ok, it was just a plain ol poke bowl, nothing unique that makes it stand out. I was hoping for like a huge portion like the serve at a Korean bbq or L&L but it was just a small little poke bowl.... Also the service was pretty lame, they rushed the crap out of me, I've been here twice and both times it was the same treatment. Not really an ambience, it was just a hallway, your in&out. So overall, for the feeling of getting rushed for a small expensive poke bowl that was just ok, I didn't think it was worth it.

I come here once a month. Great view, great service, both of servers I have gotten are excellent!!…read morePaka and Josh. They both always remember what I like/order, and cater to my needs. Food is great and reasonably priced and served in good portions too. Because many other Waikiki restaurants would jack the prices up simply because they could, the fact Deck's price points are lower than the most and the quality is better than the most is awesome. Highly recommend it.

We visited Deck for brunch around 10:30 AM with a party of 8 and had a reservation. Our server was…read morefriendly, although they were pretty busy with other tables, so we didn't get checked on as often throughout the meal. It wasn't a huge deal for us, though. The food was good! We tried the truffle fries, calamari, haupia French toast, kim chee fried rice, and braised short rib loco moco. Everything was tasty, but if I had to pick one dish to order again, it would definitely be the kim chee fried rice, as the portion was huge & tasted yummy. We also shared a few bottles of mimosas, and the iced mocha was delicious and perfectly chocolatey. One thing to keep in mind is that it can get pretty warm, especially during the summer. They have a large covered area and can cover portions of the restaurant that are getting direct sun, but if you're visiting during the daytime, I'd definitely recommend bringing a portable fan. You could also call ahead and request a table that isn't directly in the sun. Overall, we had a great brunch experience and would definitely come back again!

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 textures as much as 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.

After a couple of bad experiences with service over a year or two, we finally went back and ordered…read morea katsu plate and a taco rice plate. I ordered in person and the food took about 12-15 minutes to be made. The food looked good and tasted great. There was only one other customer eating inside while I was there. I think the owner's daughter and friend was running the front of the shop while the mother was making the food in the kitchen. I'd definitely good back with them working and the food is vegan friendly and very healthy to eat. Mahalos!!

No Tempeh! My barbecue tempeh dish not available! Heart and…read moreSoul used to have marinated vegetables, now they are plain! Not as tasty! No more infused water! We were disappointed that things had changed since our last visit! Still friendly and kind service. That has not changed... Hope the changes are temporary! We want the wonderful Peace Cafe that we remember!

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!