Best places: 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...

French toast & other breakfast/brunch dishes in a cozy space with comfy-chic decor.

Cheery spot for creative breakfast & lunch made using local ingredients, plus cocktails.

Lively 2nd-floor eatery drawing crowds for house-special breaded pork entrees & other Japanese grub.

👍👍 Great spot for lunch if you’re in the area! Home cooked meals at affordable prices. I highly recommend the nitro coffee. Service was friendly. We ordered one of their lunch plates and an açaí bowl.

Locals flock to this no-frills eatery for the variety of ahi poke & a chill, laid-back atmosphere.

Juice blends, açaí bowls & wraps incorporating local ingredients in a cheery, counter-serve space.

Casual coffeehouse serves hearty breakfast favorites such as French toast & breakfast quesadillas.

Casual, family-owned restaurant serving tacos, burritos, sandwiches, burgers & other comfort food.

Casual hangout with a buzzy atmosphere offering American comfort food standards.

Informal, deli-style restaurant serving local-style poke, seafood, plate lunches, stews & soups.

👍👍 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...

Cozy & relaxing spot with old Hawaii charm to enjoy a tropical patio with coffee, tea & light bites.

High-end chain serving chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.

Laid-back breakfast & sandwich joint with a beachy vibe, patio seats & menu that evokes the islands.

Sunny, simply-appointed cafe serving breakfast & lunch with local ingredients & Hawaiian touches.

Counter-service place offering a limited menu of burritos, tacos & other casual Mexican fare.

👍👍 We stopped here after our Pillbox Lanikai hike. The place is small with a few tables inside and outside. We opted with the quarter chicken. It was very delicious. The chicken was so tender and juicy. They also have a nice selections of sauces to try with the chicken. FYI, orders are made to order so...

Easygoing destination serving tapas, paella & grills, plus pasta & wood-fired pizzas.