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• Ahi Assassins
• Bogarts Cafe
• da Cove Health Bar and Cafe
• Diamond Head Market & Grill
• Cafe Kaila
• Cafe Morey's
• Deck Restaurant
• Hanara’s
• Highway Inn
• Island Vintage Coffee
• Kai Coffee
• Leonard's Bakery
• Local I’a
• Maguro Spot
• Mahina & Sun’s
• Marukame's Udon
• Ohana Hale Waikiki
• Ono Seafood
• Oyster Hale
• Pioneer Saloon
• Pipeline Bakery
• Pupu House
• Rainbow Drive-in
• Rocky’s
• Shiro’s
• Shorefyre
• Sky Waikiki
• South Shore Grill
• Tropics Ale House
• Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar and Grill
• Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
• Zippy’s

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Star Beach Boys (one of Waikiki’s original beach boy companies), said we should check out Maguro Spot for fresh fish and poke, Kai Coffee for great coffee & because they’re a strong supporter of the local community.

Moku Surf Shop said to check out Shorefyre (next door) for fresh local breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also Deck Restaurant at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel, which is a rooftop restaurant & bar with a great happy hour, pool, and an amazing view of Diamond Head Crater and also the beach.

Shorefyre said to check out Island Vintage Coffee for a nice açai bowl, Tropics Ale House for good drinks, especially on Sundays, and Wolfgang’s Steakhouse for a good cheap happy hour with large portions (try the steak or hamburger sliders, or the steak + two sides + cheesecake for $35ish, it’s enough for two).

Deck Restaurant at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel recommended Local I’a “Community Supported Fishery” for the freshest fish on the island that’s also sustainably fished. If you’d like to try their fresh fish, head down to Mahina & Sun’s at the Surf Jack Hotel & Swim Club.

Queen Kapiolani Hotel valet said to check out Pioneer Saloon for “excellent & unique food,” da Cove Health Bar and Cafe for the “açai bowl paiai,” Ono Seafood for the “spicy ahi & miso ahi combo,” the Highway Inn for the “kalua pig combo with side of squid lu'au,” and Ahi Assassins for “smoked marlin dip.” And if you’re headed to the West side of Oahu, then you have to check out Hanara’s and Shiro’s for their local saimin, and Rocky’s for local style breakfast.

Kevo's North Shore Beach Bus said Kai Coffee for great coffee across from Waikiki Beach's Duke's Statue, Zippy’s for good chilli, chicken, loco mocos, and their Zip Pac which comes with 1 pc teriyaki-marinated beef, Spam, breaded fish, and fried chicken on a bed of rice, and Rainbow Drive-in for their plate lunches, especially the mixed plate. Bring an appetite. Also check out South Shore Grill for delicious fish tacos.

Sidekick Sitters said Bogarts Cafe because EVERYTHING on their menu is AMAZING, especially their Crab and Avocado Omlette made with real crab, fluffy eggs and seasoned potatoes! da Cove Health Bar and Cafe for the best acai bowls. Their “da Hawaiian” acai bowl is so unique because they add pa’i’ai! Pa’i’ai is undiluted poi, a cultural topping made from taro! Along with pa’i’ai you can expect real acai, fresh strawberries & bananas, granola, amazing honey and bee pollen! You will not find a better acai bowl in all of Hawai’i!

Cafe Kaila for a terrific breakfast (10-15 min drive from Waikiki.) Don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit, but it's worth it. They'll have your pretty IG photo breakfasts.

Highway Inn for quality Hawaiian food. Try their Kalua Pig and cabbage, a side order of raw onion to soak in chili pepper water. And if you’re feeling adventurous, order a side of squid luau.

Great dinner at Uncle Bo’s Pupu Bar and Grill. Try their Dynamite shrimp, Boca Rota FOR SURE, Thai Style Clams, Crab Cake, Never Ever Garlic Ribeye, and their warm fudge brownie ala mode! (the photo atop this page is the Boca Rota.)

Marukame's udon is DA BOMB and super cheap by Waikiki standard. The line looks long but it's worth the wait. Try dipping the fried chicken in curry udon!

Diamond Head Market & Grill also has really good blueberry cream cheese scones, and their breakfast (fried rice) is some of the best. For dinner try their salmon plate!

Sparky's Surf School said Kai Coffee for coffee by Waikiki Beach, and Cafe Morey's and Diamond Head Market & Grill's plate lunches and yummy bakery desserts if you're in the Diamond Head area.

Pipeline Bakery in Kaimuki (ten minutes from Waikiki) has amazing malasadas and baked goods. They are centrally located within walking distance to all the great small businesses in the area. They are also supporters of Native Hawaiian causes and have excellent customer service.

For a fun golf cart-like shuttle to places close to Waikiki, like Leonard's Bakery or Diamond Head Hike, check out Shaxi Hawaii.

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