ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel

2570 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Aimee S. writes: If you like fancy hotels with fancy amenities, this isn't the hotel for you.  If you're looking for a hotel that is practical, stylish and comfortable, this is it.  My thinking was, I'm going to freakin' Hawaii.  I'm spending my money on discovering…

Pho 1 Vietnamese Restaurant

1505 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

sky i. writes: For the first time in my life I decided to try Durian Fruit Shake.

When I took a sip of my concoction, there was no mistaking the pungent odor of Durian flesh that snaked through my nostrils for anything else. I handled only about three gulps before…

Kansai Yamato

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Laura P. writes: They have traditional mochi (green tea mochi with azuki bean filling) and unique mochi (Kona coffee mochi, Oreo, etc).  How in the world did I miss the Okinawan sweet potato mochi?!?  sob, sob.  I had what I think was the mizumanjyu- clear mochi…

Pearl Honolulu

Ala Moana Center
Ho'okipa Terrace
Honolulu, HI 96815

kainanny c. writes: pearl. pearl. pearl. pearl.

my first time there, i went on a weeknight. completely dead. the only people there were me and my awesome posse and the creepy old orangey tan guy from michigan in the corner drinking a pina colada (wtf?).

i went back on a…

Nobu

2233 Helumoa Rd
Waikiki Parc Hotel
Honolulu, HI 96815

Nobody X. writes: The only complaint I have about this otherwise magnificent restaurant is what I have termed "wait staff promiscuity." Granted, a two-and-a-half hour meal is longer than your average, but it would still be difficult for Nobu to justify dispatching…

Pacific Beach Hotel

2490 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

luis .. writes: They have a super fancy schmancy buffet here.  Lot of seafood, lots of island favorites, a pasta station, and a good assortment of desserts.  I think it's the most money I've ever paid to get diarrhea.

Irifune Restaurant

563 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Alyssa M. writes: I LOVE THE FOOD!!!

Look, I used to live right around the corner from this place but never stepped foot just because.. it looked so incredibly.. shabby.

Don't let the exterior/interior or the pastic plates blind you though.. The food is excellente!…

Kozo Sushi Hawaii

625 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Liz T. writes: In the hanabata days, my friends and I frequently came here for an afterschool snack--it was cheap, filling, and pretty good to our undeveloped palates. After a 4-year hiatus from Kozo Sushi, I dropped by yesterday and am happy to report the food and…

Outrigger Canoe Club

2909 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Jim W. writes: THIS IS A PRIVATE CLUB, MEMBERSHIP ONLY and has been around for years and years!!!  I have a family member that belongs here, so, when I am in Honolulu I always stop by for lunch or dinner. (You can only go if you are with a member or the member has…

Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel

2500 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

colleen l. writes: Everytime I visit relatives I stay here. I usually bring a different friend with me. They all liked this place, even before the remodel. One of them actually cried when we got up to the room. She said it was so beautiful, specifically the oceanview.…

Okonomiyaki Chibo Restaurant

2201 Kalakaua Ave Ste A305
Honolulu, HI 96815

Wakako U. writes: Real shaved bonito flakes, kewpie mayo and okonomiyaki sauce on top of a  fat well made okonomiyaki.   Batter includes tororo and cabbage.  For my three ingredients, I picked kimchee, mochi and cheese.  YUUUM.

Da Dawg House

2330 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

luis .. writes: I love Da Dawg House!  I felt so at home the first time I walked in here.  This place is a total hole in the wall dive bar.  Located in the International Marketplace I'm sure it's often overlooked by many.  This place has to have spawned thousands of…

Petite Garlic

2238 Lauula St
Honolulu, HI 96815

Rose L. writes: My boyfriend took me here for our first date and it was the perfect spot for that occasion! It's such an intimate, little, romantic restaurant tucked away from the main roads and crowds of Waikiki. It's one of those places where you feel like you're…

in4mation

226 Lewers St
#L206
Honolulu, HI 96815

NiKKi N. writes: I visited In4mation on my last trip to Hawaii and the staff was very helpful and courteous.  They mostly sell men's hip hop apparel (i.e. Crooks and Castes and 10 Deep) but have a growing collection of women's shirts. Hopefully the women's line  will…

Diamond Head Grill

2885 Kalakaua Ave Fl 2
Honolulu, HI 96815

Pumpkin K. writes: The Diamond Head Grill is one of those places that you can't really categorize the food. Contemporary California with French influences...? Or is that a kind of furniture design? The menu isn't huge but there's something for everyone - lots of fish,…

Ramen Nakamura

2141 Kalakaua Avenue
Suite 1
Honolulu, HI 96815

Ken K. writes: Thanks to Miki and Avalon for their reviews, because it jogged my memory that I was actually here in Thanksgiving 2002 and I couldn't for the life of me remember the name before that. Glad to know this place is still kicking it up.

This is a little…

Chanel Boutique

2116 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Cynthia C. writes: The two story boutique brought all my fantasies of Chanel to life.

Attentive and real customer service.  Special thanks to Michelle who was honest and not pushy at all.  

I love that they organize their handbags in little accessible cubby holes, so I…

Moose McGillycuddy's Pub & Cafe

310 Lewers Street
Honolulu, HI 96815

michelle i. writes: naturally i saved the best for last...... mooses! we soon discovered this is THE place to go for late night debauchery in waikiki. the place is open till 3:30/4am so you have plenty of time to get your party on. i have to say, this place is nothing…

Cold Stone Creamery

2570 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Mason T. writes: So every year I usually stay in Waikiki for about 2 weeks.
I managed to acquire a very eclectic group of travel buddys when I stay at the hostel. A few of the long term travelers had to get a job to help lighten the load on their travel fund and drink…

Nails Salon Koko

441 Walina St
Honolulu, HI 96815

suzie a. writes: i always come here to get my nails done. the girls here are really nice :] they speak both japanese and english.

the designs they have a just to dieeeeeee for!! shall i say? CHOO KAWAIIIII!! you can even tweak it if you like. it beats smiley nails,…

Hula Grill

2335 Kalakaua Ave
Ste 116
Honolulu, HI 96815

Wendy C. writes: Hula Grill, why wasn't there a 45-minute wait for one of your lovely beachside patio tables on a beautiful Friday night in Waikiki? Why were you able to seat Mom & me immediately and graciously? Was it because we were still on mainland time and were…

Hans Hedemann Surf School

2586 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Celeste L. writes: I did not believe that I will learn how to surf, let alone stand up and balance on my board for $40 (65-minute session), but I did and I'm really glad that I took a surfing class while vacationing in Hawaii!  

Hans Hedemann Surf has 7 locations in…

Chart House Honolulu

1765 Ala Moana Boulevard
Suite 2
Honolulu, HI 96815

Kristina R. writes: At John Domini's prices, I figured this place would be set in a palace with those decorative koi fish swimming around in their happy lil' pond.  

Instead, it was like Disneyland's Pirate's Cove surrounded by boats in the harbor and decorated with old…

Fort Ruger Market

3585 Alohea Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

B.K. W. writes: Fort Ruger Market's poke is the gold standard of poke, and you do pay for it, at roughly $15 a pound.  However, the price is well worth it, as the fish is fresh and well-seasoned.  Bring ample cash--it's the only payment they'll take.

They sell other…

Shogun

2490 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

amy t. writes: We Californians aren't spoiled with QUALITY Japanese all you can eat buffets like the Hawai'i folks.  Feel sorry for us.  The best we've got is Todai and does that even count?!

We went to Shogun for a wedding rehearsal dinner and it was delicious!!!…

Coconut Willy's Bar & Grill

2330 Kalakaua Ave Unit 71
Honolulu, HI 96815

John O. writes: Well, I have to agree with everyone else, this place is the bomb.  Most people would think this is a very sketchy place when they first arrive, but than the place grows on you.

Yes, the drinks are the best and made decently strong.  Not terribly…

Whalers General Stores

2150 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Cynthia C. writes: ABC stores eat your heart out:

Better sales.
Organized.  
Quality souvenirs and merchandise.  

Never ventured to Whalers till this trip to HI, I'm going to stick to this chain from now on.

L&L Hawaiian Barbeque

2280 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Don L. writes: After flying all day to get to Paradise, I had to get some food in me, and as they say, when in Rome....eat like the Hawaiian's. So trying my best to blend in with the locals, I walked over to this local eatery. Don't be fooled by the name - it's not…

Honolulu Zoological Society

151 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Darin I. writes: The Three Secrets to a Successful Relationship:

1. Let your then-boyfriend give an improptu post-last call meat flute lesson to a trick.

2. In the back seat of a car parked in the zoo lot.

3. While you're in the car.

Memories.

Yabusoba Hawaii Inc

255 Beach Walk
Honolulu, HI 96815

Dan V. writes: Fantastic soba specialty shop located on a sidestreet off Waikiki Beach (not far from the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center).

Mouth-wateringly hand-created/hand-pulled/ hand-cut soba noodles accompany a variety of set course lunches (and dinners),…

Ezogiku

2146 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Ken K. writes: When fate swiftly puts her skanky foot up your ass at least twice during a supposedly nice vacation in Hawaii during Thanksgiving (2002 to be exact), you know that you're not going to be in for a fun time.

After being stranded at one of the airports…

Hanajuban

2005 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815

Pippi L. writes: I have to agree with JYW on this one. Their ramen is so good. This is probably the best place I've eaten at while I was vacation there! Yum!

Lappert's Ice Cream & Coffee

2005 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, HI 96815

Elizabeth H. writes: Awwwwwww.  I have a fond place in my heart for Lappert's.

My hometown of Los Altos, California, used to have a Lappert's.  And I loved going there for their delicious blue bubblegum ice cream.  The prices were definitely expensive, but well worth it.…

Keo's

2028 Kuhio Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Jack H. writes: Keo's was once more highly regarded, and in fact was said to have played a major role in popularizing Thai food in parts of the U.S. during a recent fusion wave.  When I ate here 7 years ago, the food was excellent:  fresh ingredients, skillfully…

Local Motion

1958 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Shon L. writes: This is one of three stops i like to "re-stock" my shirts.  The other two are the T&C Shop, Island Snow Shop (ala moana mall).  As a elementary school kid, you were the SHIT if you had a surf shirt, and local motion was tops, along with HIC, T&C, and…

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

307 Lewers St
Honolulu, HI 96815

sky i. writes: I brought my impossible to please mother here for Mother's Day and I'm glad I did.

The meats are always of decent quality and reasonably priced, but they are also superbly seasoned and marinated.
Even as Koreans, we were impressed with their boneless…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

227 Lewers St
Ste 115
Honolulu, HI 96815

D.J. Y. writes: IF these fine folks made it up to Seattle, WA, Charbucks would be in some serious hot water!

I luv'ed this java, pure, simple, yet bold, and didn't taste overly roasted!

I heart this place....  Heck, we even brought some of this stuff back to Seattle…

Mondo Gelato

226 Lewers St
Ste 130
Honolulu, HI 96815

Alyssa M. writes: OMG! I went here with my brother and his gf last night.
Can I say delish~~???

Papaya Gelato tastes kind of like the Papaya Milk Shake at Coffee or Tea? in McCully.

Milk tastes like milk.

Hawaiian Mix Sorbet Gelato was pretty good too.

All fruity…