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| SPONSORS FRIENDS ANNA MILLER'S Pearlridge Center Uptown 98-115 Kaonohi Aiea, HI 96701 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 487-2421 Open 24 hours, 365 days. Famous homemade pies and American food. 2002, 2004, 2005 & 2006 Ilima Award . (BLD $) BIG CITY DINER 3569 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 738-8855 (3 locations) Indulge in nostalgia - revisit the '50's at this funky formica palace. Large helpings of great food - primarily American but you can get everything from Fried Rice to Portuguese Sausage. 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 Ilima Award. (BLD $) BOOTS & KIMOS HOMESTYLE KITCHEN 119 Hekili Street Kailua, HI 96744 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 263-7929 One of the best places for breakfast. Awesome banana macadamia nut sauce pancakes. A sports-themed diner with burgers, teriyaki dishes and huge omelets. (BL $) BRENT'S 629A Kailua Road Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 262-8588 A real New York delicatessen. (BL $) BREW MOON RESTAURANT & MICRO BREWERY Ward Center 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 593-0088 Everything from salads to sandwiches to stir-fry. (LD $) CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE - WAIKIKI 2500 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-3731 Full service, casual dining restaurant. Great ocean/beach views of Waikiki. Home to Cheeseburgers, Mai Tai's and Rock-N-Roll. (BLD $) CHEESECAKE FACTORY Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center 2301 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 924-5001 Truly something for everyone! Eclectic menu with more than 200 selections plus 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts. Sunday brunch. 2004 & 2006 Ilima Award. (LD $$) CHILI'S 2350 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 922-9697 Southwestern grill. Great "big mouth" burgers and fajitas. (LD $) CINNAMON'S RESTAURANT 315 Uluniu Street Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 261-8724 A favorite breakfast spot. Family owned and lavishly praised for their food. (BLD $) CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM CAFE Contemporary Museum 2411 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI 96822 (Honolulu / Makiki Area) Tel. (808) 523-3362 Lunch with culture on the slopes of Mount Tantalus. (L $) CROUCHING LION INN 51-666 Kamehameha Highway Kaaawa, HI 96730 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 237-8511 Established for over fifty years, overlooking the ocean, serving island favorites. (LD $$) DA SMOKEHOUSE 444 Hobron Lane Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 946-0233 Some of the tastiest ribs and best priced beers in town since 1978. (LD $) DAVE & BUSTER'S Victoria Ward Centers 1030 Auahi Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 589-2215 An eclectic menu including steaks, chicken, pasta, ribs, burgers, sandwiches. Like being inside a video game - lights, sound, lots-of-folks. 2002 Ilima Award. (LD $$) DENNY'S 2345 Kuhio Street Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 922-9522 (3 locations/open 24 hrs.) One of Oahu's most friendly and affordable family restaurants. (BLD $) DIXIE GRILL BAR-B-QUE AND CRAB SHACK 404 Ward Avenue Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 596-8359 (2 Locations) Bar-B-Que and Crab Shack featuring slow smoked ribs, chicken, pulled pork, King Crab salads, sandwiches and more - in a fun and friendly atmosphere. 2003 & 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $) EGGS 'N THINGS 1911B Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 949-0820 A Honolulu institution! Best value for breakfast - open from late at night 'till early afternoon. (B $) FLAMINGO 871 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 596-0660 (3 locations) American and Oriental menu (BLD $) FOX & HOUND Discovery Bay Center 4614 Kilauea Avenue, Suite 102 Honolulu, HI 96816 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 942-2603 A Tapa Lounge - with 35 appetizers and 25 beers on tap. (LD $) GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 599-4877 American and Pacific Rim food - specialty beers brewed on the premises. (LD $$) GRAND CAFE AND BAKERY 31 N. Pauahi Street Honolulu, HI 96817 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 531-0001 A charming, sit down and relax place featuring homey, classic comfort cuisine that reflects a bygone time. (BL $) HAPA CAFE The Marketplace at Kapolei 590 Farrington Hwy., Unit 509 Kapolei, HI 96707 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 674-8400 One of the few decent eateries on the west side of Oahu. Very eclectic menu - everything from stuffed pork loin to spaghetti carbonara. (BLD $$) HARBOR PUB HONOLULU 1765 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 941-0985 Great food, generous cocktails and good cheer make this a perennial favorite. Try their award winning pizza repeatedly voted the Best in Honolulu! (BLD $) HARD ROCK CAFE 1837 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 955-7383 Great American food at good value - still crazy after all these years. (LD $) HEIDI'S DOWNTOWN BISTRO & DELI Pacific Guardian Center, Mauka Tower Queen St. at Alakea Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Aloha Tower Area) Tel. (808) 536-5344 (2 locations) Classic American sit-down/take-out restaurant & deli. Experts in today's concept of healthy eating. Catering & delivery service. (BL $) HOOTERS RESTAURANT Aloha Tower Marketplace 1 Aloha Tower Drive Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 524-4668 Delightfully tacky yet unrefined. Nearly world famous wings - clams - shrimp - oyster roast. (LD $$) HOUSE WITHOUT A KEY Halekulani Hotel 2199 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-2311 Classic American cuisine with a local flair. Hawaiian entertainment. (BLD $$$) ISLANDS FINE BURGERS AND DRINKS Ala Moana Center 1450 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Ala Moana Area) Tel. (808) 943-6670 In a 1960's kitch setting that transcends time. Featuring fast food with polish - fine burgers, hearty salads, and bulging soft tacos. (LD $) JACK'S Aina Haina Shopping Center 820 W. Hind Drive Aina Haina, HI 96821 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 373-4034 Good local food, moderately priced - try their biquits with honey-laced butter. (BL $) KAIONA RESTAURANT Makaha Resort & Golf Club 84-626 Makaha Valley Road Waianae, HI 96792 (Leeward Oahu) Tel. (808) 695-9544 or 1-866-576-6447 (toll free) Experience casual Kamaaina dining. Offering an eclectic array of American and Continental cuisine. Spectacular ocean views and sunsets from their wrap-around lanai. (BLD $$) KELLEY O'NEIL'S 311 Lewers Street Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 926-1777 An Irish Pub that keeps its happy hour going! Featuring good bar food and live music in the evenings. (LD $) KOA PANCAKE HOUSE 46-126 Kahuhipa Street Kaneohe, HI 96744 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 235-5772 (4 Locations) Standard breakfast fare - hearty, quickly served and economical. (BL $) KOKO CAFE Hale Koa Hotel 2055 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 955-0555 Casual, affordable buffets. (BLD $) KONA BREWING COMPANY Koko Marina Center 7192 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, HI 96825 (Southeast Oahu) Tel. (808) 394-5662 A brewpub offering fresh Hawaiian beers and ales. Gold medal winner at the 2005 Great American Beer Festival. Pizzas and salads. (LD $) KU TIA GRILL John A. Burns School of Medicine 651 Ilalo Street, Medical Education Bldg. Honolulu, HI 96813 (Honolulu / Kakaako Area) Tel. (808) 692-0803 An upscale cafeteria serving quick, inexpensive breakfast and lunch weekdays only. Hot entrees and their famed hamburger made from North Shore Cattle Company grass-fed beef. Outstanding desserts. (BL $) KUA AINA 66-214 Kamehameha Highway Haleiwa, HI 96712 (North Shore Oahu) Tel. (808) 637-6067 Great sandwiches and burgers. (LD $) KUA AINA 1116 Auahi, Bay 5 Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 591-9133 Great sandwiches and burgers. (LD $) LA MARIANA SAILING CLUB 50 Sand Island Road Honolulu, HI 96819 (Honolulu / Kalihi Area) Tel. (808) 848-2800 A bit of Old Hawaii on Keehi Lagoon. The poor man's yacht club offers a mixed bag of all the classics - everything from seafood to steak. Great evening entertainment. (LD $$) LEI LEI'S BAR & GRILL Turtle Bay Resort 57-091 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, HI 96712 (North Shore Oahu) Tel. (808) 293-2662 Overlooking the golf course and the north shore. Signature dishes include slow-roasted prime rib, ginger soy ahi and warm bacon dressing spinach salad. (BLD $$) LUANA HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 770 Auloa Road Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 262-2139 Serving outstanding Sunday Brunch. Banquets, weddings, private parties available. (L $$) LUCY'S GRILL AND BAR 33 Aulike Street Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 230-8188 Extraordinary Sunday brunch - offerings include seafood omelets, rib-eye steak and eggs, Eggs Benedict, Belgian waffles. Pamper yourself! 2004 Ilima Award. (D $$) MOKE'S BREAD AND BREAKFAST 27 Hoolai Street Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 261-5565 Family-run, quick and friendly - Bakery Plus - the menu is small but covers the basics - try the muffin of the day! (B $) MOLLY'S SMOKEHOUSE 23 S. Kamehameha Hwy, #102 Wahiawa, HI 96786 (Central Oahu) Tel. (808) 621-4858 Texas style BBQ. Great ribs ' n stuff. (LD $$) MOM'S SOUL FOOD 94-226 Leoku Waipahu, HI 96797 (Southwest Oahu) Tel. (808) 678-8201 Good old Southern Soul Food! Kool aid, catfish and sweet potato pie. Plate lunches with sides like fried cabbage, corn bread and okra. (LD $) MOOSE McGILYCUDDY'S 310 Lewers Street Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-0751 Casual and noisy pub and cafe - burgers and pasta. (BLD $$) MOUTARDE CAFE 3458 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 732-5192 A tiny eatery with an eclectic selection that combines old standards, comfort foods and baked goods. (BLD $) NICK'S CAFE 1052 Ahua Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (Honolulu / Mapunapuna Area) Tel. (808) 839-5442 A family-style restaurant with inexpensive, delicious food - something for everyone - omelets, sandwiches, curry, salmon steak, grilled pork chops. (BLD $) NIUMALU CAFE Hilton Hawaiian Village 2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 949-4321 A nice choice of fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps and delicious ice cream treats. Would you believe - chilled watermelon gazpacho. (BL $$) OCEAN HOUSE RESTAURANT Outrigger Reef Hotel 2169 Kalia Road Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-2277 An open-air, beachfront setting with Diamond Head to your left, sunset to your right, and the sea in front and a menu that ranges from prime rib to fresh fish, chicken and more. (LD $$$) ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 596-8213 Breakfast all the time. (BL $) PANINI GRILL Kahala Mall Shopping Center 4211 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kahala Area) Tel. (808) 732-7701 Grilled sandwiches, soups and salads. (LD $) PAVILION CAFE Honolulu Academy of Arts 900 South Beretania Street Honolulu, HI 96814 (Honolulu / Downtown Area) Tel. (808) 532-8734 Pretty setting for lunch while visiting the Academy. (L $) PERRY'S SMORGY 2380 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 926-0184 (2 locations) All you care to eat and drink in a tropical garden. (BLD $) PLANET HOLLYWOOD 2155 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 924-7877 Family-oriented all-American menu - Hollywood memorabilia. (LD $) PLAZA RESTAURANT Plaza Hotel 3253 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96819 (Honolulu / Airport Area) Tel. (808) 836-3636 American and seafood menu. (BLD $$) PLUMERIA BEACH CAFE Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii 5000 Kahala Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 739-8759 Casual open-air dining on Kahala Beach. Buffets and a la carte menu. (BLD $$) ROUNDTABLE PIZZA AND SPORTS BAR Ohana East Hotel 150 Kaiulani Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 944-1199 Considered one of the best sports bars on Oahu - with wall-to-wall screens. Pizzas are weighed down with toppings. (LD $) RUBY TUESDAY Mililani Town Center 95-1249 Meheula Parkway Mililani, HI 96789 (Central Oahu) Tel. (808) 623-4949 A food factory with heavy knickknack decor. Substantial menu includes pasta plates, chicken, ribs, fajitas, steaks, burgers, sandwiches, salads and various wraps. 2004 Ilima Award. (BLD $$) SHACK KAILUA 1051 Keolu Drive Kailua, HI 96734 (Windward Oahu) Tel. (808) 261-1191 Among the best burgers on Oahu. (LD $) SOUTH SHORE GRILL 3114 Monsarrat Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 734-0229 Cheap, quick food with a gourmet twist - hearty portioned plate lunches, heaping sandwiches. (LD $) THE SUNSET ROOM AT THE TURTLE BAY RESORT 57-091 Kamehameha Highway Kahuku, HI 96731 (North Shore Oahu) Tel. (808) 293-8811 Famous for its Sunday Brunch - one of the finest on Oahu. (BL $$) T.G.I. FRIDAY'S 2058 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 942-8443 (2 locations) American menu and fun atmosphere. (BLD $) TEDDY'S BIGGER BURGERS Waikiki Grand Hotel 134 Kapahulu Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 735-9411 (3 locations) The menu is all about burgers - they start out big and get bigger. 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $) TONY ROMA'S 1972 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 942-2121 (3 locations on Oahu) A place for ribs. (LD $$) TOP OF WAIKIKI Waikiki Business Plaza Building 2270 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 923-3877 Hawaii's only revolving restaurant with spectacular views. Featuring American cuisine. (D $$) TOWN 3435 Waialae Avenue, No. 103 Honolulu, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 735-5900 An unpretentious neighborhood American bistro serving down-to-earth dishes that have a simple, dreamy, fragrant quality. 2007 Hale Aina Award. (BLD $$) TRELLISSES Prince Kuhio Hotel 2500 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 921-5566 Prime rib and seafood buffets. Champagne brunch on Sundays. (BLD $$) 12TH AVENUE GRILL 1145C 12th Avenue Kaimuki, HI 96816 (Honolulu / Kaimuki Area) Tel. (808) 732-9469 A simple neighborhood cafe-type place - serving retro-Americana food of the 50's and 60's. Kim chee steak is their signature dish and their baked macaroni and cheese is addictive. The desserts are moan-inducing. 2005 Ilima Award. (LD $) WAIANAE BEACH CLUB Waianae Army Recreation Center 85-010 Army Street Waianae, HI 96792 (Leeward Oahu) Tel. (808) 696-4778 Dine on the water - standard fare - live music. Open to the public. (BLD $$) WAILANA COFFEE HOUSE 1860 Ala Moana Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96815 (Honolulu / Waikiki Area) Tel. (808) 955-1764 A beloved 24-hour restaurant offering the complete diner spread with local-style touches. 2002 & 2003 Ilima Award. (BLD $) WAIOLI TEA ROOM 2950 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 (Honolulu / Manoa Area) Tel. (808) 988-5800 Serving salads and sandwiches for many years in a beautiful tropical garden setting. (BL $) ZIPPY'S 1765 South King Honolulu, HI 96826 (Island of Oahu) Tel. (808) 973-0880 (20+ Locations) Hawaii's "Restaurant of Choice". When local people think of food, Zippy's comes to mind instantly. They sell over 110 tons of their original recipe Chili every month! 20+ locations - many open 24 hours. 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2006 Ilima Award. (BLD $) Top |
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