Best places: Hawaiian restaurants in East Honolulu, United States

😠 Not sure why there's such a huge hype here.. a 4.8 rating in September-22. I found this place with Google's recommendation and the experience was a total disaster. If you’re going based on the google rating, I advise not! I didn't enjoy any of the food here. Staff recommended the cold ginger ahi...

👍👍 Restaurant is on the second floor. An elevator is available from the parking lot in the back. We had the smoked duck, and "spicy" smoked pork. Both were delicious, though the duck was on another level. The pork wasn't spicy at all. We had kimchee as a side. It's a bit on the small side and not very...

Laulau, kalua pig, lomi-lomi salmon & other local favorites are served at this casual restaurant.

Bistro for dumplings, kalua pig & pupu platters has a neon-backlit bar & a clubby, youthful vibe.

Hawaiian kitchen preparing slow-roasted pork sandwiches, platters & more in laid-back surrounds.

Funky, compact Japanese spot dishing up plate lunches & musubi specialties for dine in or take-out.

Group-friendly place by Town's Ed Kenney for inventive Hawaiian small plates & cocktails.

Surf-style, counter-serve nook for featuring Hawaiian sandwiches & bowls with slow-roasted pork.

Long-running lunch fixture dishing up traditional cooking in an unpretentious, old-school space.

Contemporary Hawaiian fare, plus plate lunches & Sunday brunch in a cozy, casual setting.

No-frills, family-owned eatery draws locals with a menu of traditional Hawaiian plates.

Sophisticated Pacific Rim fare served beachside at the Kahala Hotel, plus a lavish Sunday brunch.

Kahala Hotel & Resort's casual restaurant with ocean views serving classic fare & cocktails.

Iconic counter-serve spot for Hawaiian plate lunches features BBQ, mahi mahi, chili dogs & more.

👍👍 We got the loco moco and it was really delicious - 2 scoops rice, 2 meat patties, 2 eggs and lots of gravy. The Mac salad was especially good! Would recommend!

Vibrant, surf-themed restaurant serving contemporary Hawaiian & global fare, cocktails & wine.

Poke bowls, Asian salads & plate lunches in a fast-casual Hawaiian counter serve.

Casual restaurant serving Hawaiian-American breakfast & lunch dishes, with patio seating available.

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.

Roadside joint featuring a menu of BBQ fare & plate lunches, plus Christian artwork on the walls.