Charlie's Oahu Restaurant Guidebook
Food scene
Rigo has a nice relaxed atmosphere with a mid century modern flare. The menu has an amazing mix of Spanish and Italian shareable tapas, main dishes and great house cocktails.
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Rigo Spanish Italian restaurant
885 Kapahulu AveRigo has a nice relaxed atmosphere with a mid century modern flare. The menu has an amazing mix of Spanish and Italian shareable tapas, main dishes and great house cocktails.
Hidden Gem! My fav. Breakfast place on the island! Everything on the menu is great but they are known for their soufflés. It’s higher priced but well worth it in my opinion! The decor is Victorian and quaint and the service is always great. Sit inside and admire the details or relax in on the beautiful outdoor garden patio. There’s even two adorable dogs at the front counter for you to say hi too
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Cream Pot
444 Niu StHidden Gem! My fav. Breakfast place on the island! Everything on the menu is great but they are known for their soufflés. It’s higher priced but well worth it in my opinion! The decor is Victorian and quaint and the service is always great. Sit inside and admire the details or relax in on the beautiful outdoor garden patio. There’s even two adorable dogs at the front counter for you to say hi too
"From the creators of Island Vintage Coffee and Island Vintage Shave Ice, Island Vintage Wine Bar opened in 2019 and continues the same mission to serve you the finest food made with the freshest, local, farm-to-table ingredients - with the addition of top-notch wines to pair with our menu."
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Island Vintage Coffee
2301 Kalakaua Ave"From the creators of Island Vintage Coffee and Island Vintage Shave Ice, Island Vintage Wine Bar opened in 2019 and continues the same mission to serve you the finest food made with the freshest, local, farm-to-table ingredients - with the addition of top-notch wines to pair with our menu."
Speakeasy style! One of my favourite restaurants on earth. The decor is something to be seen, the atmosphere is perfect for a special date and the service is fantastic! Tappa style food menu, great whiskey and wine list
Blind Ox
829 Kapahulu AvenueSpeakeasy style! One of my favourite restaurants on earth. The decor is something to be seen, the atmosphere is perfect for a special date and the service is fantastic! Tappa style food menu, great whiskey and wine list
Great food, cocktails and Oysters! The decor is beautiful & unique and the atmosphere is relaxing. Sit outside on the beautifully lit up garden patio or at the bar with the Beluga Whale skeleton ganging above as you enjoy $3 happy hour oysters and craft cocktails.
Located on the 3rd floor of the international marketplace.
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Herringbone Waikiki
2330 Kalakaua AveGreat food, cocktails and Oysters! The decor is beautiful & unique and the atmosphere is relaxing. Sit outside on the beautifully lit up garden patio or at the bar with the Beluga Whale skeleton ganging above as you enjoy $3 happy hour oysters and craft cocktails.
Located on the 3rd floor of the international marketplace.
Café Kaila
2919 Kapiolani BlvdGreat breakfast spot!
"Tamafuji has been passing down the techniques and skills to make mouth-watering tonkatsu for generations, and every element - the meat, the panko breading, the sauce, and the pickles - is made with the utmost care."
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Tonkatsu Tamafuji
449 Kapahulu Avenue"Tamafuji has been passing down the techniques and skills to make mouth-watering tonkatsu for generations, and every element - the meat, the panko breading, the sauce, and the pickles - is made with the utmost care."
"The D.K. Restaurant group started in March of 1996 when founder D.K. Kodama returned to Hawaii from the Mainland and first opened Sansei, the Sushi Bar, at the Kapalua Resorts on Maui. In the first couple of years the menu expanded and Sansei, the Sushi Bar evolved into Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar. DK's concept of serving contemporary sushi and innovative fusion seafood in a fun and lively setting was an immediate success. Soon after opening, the restaurant received numerous local and national awards and accolades. Building on this success and to meet the demands of an ever-growing guest list, Kodama opened several additional Sansei restaurants as well as opening a steakhouse, and an Italian-style wine bar."
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Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar
2552 Kalakaua Ave"The D.K. Restaurant group started in March of 1996 when founder D.K. Kodama returned to Hawaii from the Mainland and first opened Sansei, the Sushi Bar, at the Kapalua Resorts on Maui. In the first couple of years the menu expanded and Sansei, the Sushi Bar evolved into Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar. DK's concept of serving contemporary sushi and innovative fusion seafood in a fun and lively setting was an immediate success. Soon after opening, the restaurant received numerous local and national awards and accolades. Building on this success and to meet the demands of an ever-growing guest list, Kodama opened several additional Sansei restaurants as well as opening a steakhouse, and an Italian-style wine bar."
"To experience Japan’s cuisine, it’s best to seek out an expert. Renowned chef Keiji Nakazawa offers his respected techniques with Sushi Sho at this Honolulu resort. At the restaurant, Nakazawa prepares omakase-style meals, pairing varying types of seasoned rice with more than 40 kinds of fresh fish. The space features only 16 seats including a beautiful counter. Plates pair perfectly with the impressive sake selection."
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Sushi Sho
383 Kalaimoku Street"To experience Japan’s cuisine, it’s best to seek out an expert. Renowned chef Keiji Nakazawa offers his respected techniques with Sushi Sho at this Honolulu resort. At the restaurant, Nakazawa prepares omakase-style meals, pairing varying types of seasoned rice with more than 40 kinds of fresh fish. The space features only 16 seats including a beautiful counter. Plates pair perfectly with the impressive sake selection."
"Opened our first Doraku Sushi location over 20 years ago in Miami Beach, Florida. Doraku Sushi is a restaurant, bar and gathering place that celebrates Japanese food, drink, and hospitality. The experience is modeled after an Izakaya, or Japanese gastropub and features food meant to be shared and experienced in the company of others. The decor embraces Japanese works of art, styles and culture. It’s a place to have fun with friends or to unwind after a long day at work."
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Doraku Izakaya and Sushi
1009 Kapiolani Blvd"Opened our first Doraku Sushi location over 20 years ago in Miami Beach, Florida. Doraku Sushi is a restaurant, bar and gathering place that celebrates Japanese food, drink, and hospitality. The experience is modeled after an Izakaya, or Japanese gastropub and features food meant to be shared and experienced in the company of others. The decor embraces Japanese works of art, styles and culture. It’s a place to have fun with friends or to unwind after a long day at work."
"Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is located in the heart of Waikiki on the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Beachwalk. This scenic location features a second- story dining room, as well as a third- story rooftop bar with a beach-inspired cocktail area complete with a fire pit. The menu features classic dishes in addition to a wide selection of traditional Hawaiian-inspired items incorporating locally sourced produce and seafood. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome."
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
298 Beach Walk"Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar is located in the heart of Waikiki on the corner of Kalakaua Avenue and Beachwalk. This scenic location features a second- story dining room, as well as a third- story rooftop bar with a beach-inspired cocktail area complete with a fire pit. The menu features classic dishes in addition to a wide selection of traditional Hawaiian-inspired items incorporating locally sourced produce and seafood. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome."
"Sitting up on the eighth floor of the ritz-carlton residences, waikiki beach, La Vie is an open air dining room with gorgeous waikiki views"
La Vie
383 Kalaimoku Street"Sitting up on the eighth floor of the ritz-carlton residences, waikiki beach, La Vie is an open air dining room with gorgeous waikiki views"
"Located inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Blue Note Hawaii features a year-round lineup of musical entertainment – from local talent to international sensations. Opened in January of 2016, the venue underwent an extensive, multi-million-dollar revitalization to offer a brand-new performance space in the heart of Hawaii’s most famed beach resort destination.
The 9,000 square-foot, 326-seat facility showcases nightly two performances in an intimate setting - seven days a week, 365 days a year. A contemporary gift shop is also on site, including a dedicated location for musical acts to hold autograph sessions after their shows. Guests have the opportunity to dine at the venue, where a full-service restaurant and bar highlights the culinary talents of Chef Tony Avilla. Additionally, the venue is available for private event bookings and weddings.
Blue Note Hawaii features leaders in jazz, as well as musicians of other genres, including reggae, rock, pop, comedy and top local island artists."
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Blue Note Hawaii
2335 Kalākaua Avenue"Located inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Blue Note Hawaii features a year-round lineup of musical entertainment – from local talent to international sensations. Opened in January of 2016, the venue underwent an extensive, multi-million-dollar revitalization to offer a brand-new performance space in the heart of Hawaii’s most famed beach resort destination.
The 9,000 square-foot, 326-seat facility showcases nightly two performances in an intimate setting - seven days a week, 365 days a year. A contemporary gift shop is also on site, including a dedicated location for musical acts to hold autograph sessions after their shows. Guests have the opportunity to dine at the venue, where a full-service restaurant and bar highlights the culinary talents of Chef Tony Avilla. Additionally, the venue is available for private event bookings and weddings.
Blue Note Hawaii features leaders in jazz, as well as musicians of other genres, including reggae, rock, pop, comedy and top local island artists."
"Specialize in Omakase (Chef's Choice) serving sushi, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine using the finest ingredients Hawaii has to offer. Fish flown in from Japan directly from auction with a seasonal variety that changes every season. Owner and Executive Chef Ray Howard was raised in Okinawa, Japan and has been cutting traditional sushi all over Hawaii restaurants for over 20 years. This restaurant serves to bring Chef Ray’s sushi creations to life, incorporating unique ingredients and techniques to make each bite burst with flavor. Many of his dishes have homemade flavors created from scratch and ready to eat as it is."
Hihimanu Sushi
3040 Waialae Avenue"Specialize in Omakase (Chef's Choice) serving sushi, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine using the finest ingredients Hawaii has to offer. Fish flown in from Japan directly from auction with a seasonal variety that changes every season. Owner and Executive Chef Ray Howard was raised in Okinawa, Japan and has been cutting traditional sushi all over Hawaii restaurants for over 20 years. This restaurant serves to bring Chef Ray’s sushi creations to life, incorporating unique ingredients and techniques to make each bite burst with flavor. Many of his dishes have homemade flavors created from scratch and ready to eat as it is."
"Noi Thai Cuisine brings the finest in Thai cuisine to Hawaii. Come and enjoy mouth-watering dishes created by the best chefs from Thailand in a true Thai royal setting. At Noi Thai Cuisine, we pay careful attention to every aspects of your dining experience from the menu selection and presentation of the dishes, to the service and decor. Our goal is to serve a memorable and exquisite dining experience to every guest, every time.
Noi Thai Cuisine continues the tradition of the Bai Tong Thai restaurants in Seattle, Washington, which began as a favorite stopover for Thai Airways crews at Sea-Tac airport. When restaurant owner Noi Lapangkura visited Hawaii, she was inspired to bring her family’s authentic Thai cooking to the island, but with a royal elegance and world-class excellence."
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Noi Thai Cuisine
2301 Kalakaua Ave"Noi Thai Cuisine brings the finest in Thai cuisine to Hawaii. Come and enjoy mouth-watering dishes created by the best chefs from Thailand in a true Thai royal setting. At Noi Thai Cuisine, we pay careful attention to every aspects of your dining experience from the menu selection and presentation of the dishes, to the service and decor. Our goal is to serve a memorable and exquisite dining experience to every guest, every time.
Noi Thai Cuisine continues the tradition of the Bai Tong Thai restaurants in Seattle, Washington, which began as a favorite stopover for Thai Airways crews at Sea-Tac airport. When restaurant owner Noi Lapangkura visited Hawaii, she was inspired to bring her family’s authentic Thai cooking to the island, but with a royal elegance and world-class excellence."
"OPENING IN 2007, ROY’S WAIKIKI FITS RIGHT IN WITH ALL THE ACTION IN THE NEW AND EXCITING RENAISSANCE OF WAIKIKI BEACH WALK. GUESTS CAN CHOOSE AN INSIDE TABLE, DINING ON THE LANAI OR EVEN ON THE SUSHI COUNTER. ALONG WITH OUR ROY’S CLASSIC ITEMS, GUESTS CAN ENJOY CREATIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROY’S WAIKIKI."
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Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers St"OPENING IN 2007, ROY’S WAIKIKI FITS RIGHT IN WITH ALL THE ACTION IN THE NEW AND EXCITING RENAISSANCE OF WAIKIKI BEACH WALK. GUESTS CAN CHOOSE AN INSIDE TABLE, DINING ON THE LANAI OR EVEN ON THE SUSHI COUNTER. ALONG WITH OUR ROY’S CLASSIC ITEMS, GUESTS CAN ENJOY CREATIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROY’S WAIKIKI."
"Mitch’s Sushi is owned by Craig Mitchell, who traveled from half-way around the world to make Hawaii his home. In 1983, he started traveling around the world from his hometown in South Africa. After seeing beautiful Hawaii, he decided it would be his last stop.
In 1996, Craig became owner of The Seafood Company where he had been working. Now married to his wife Linda, and a father of son Kelley and daughter Alex, he decided to relocate his parents from South Africa.
Mitch and Yvonne arrived in Hawaii in April of 1998. Mitch opened a poke shop, surprisingly called “Mitch’s Fish Market”. Sadly, Yvonne passed away in August 2003, and the poke shop became history. Mitch, a person too full of life to retire, needed another career. Craig had always harbored the desire to have a sushi restaurant. In July of 2004, Mitch’s Sushi Bar was born. With Craig’s supply of fresh fish and the remarkable skill of master chefs Shingo Luu, Masakazu Murakami and Il Han, your meal will be truly memorable. "
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Mitch's Fish Market & Sushi Bar
524 Ohohia St"Mitch’s Sushi is owned by Craig Mitchell, who traveled from half-way around the world to make Hawaii his home. In 1983, he started traveling around the world from his hometown in South Africa. After seeing beautiful Hawaii, he decided it would be his last stop.
In 1996, Craig became owner of The Seafood Company where he had been working. Now married to his wife Linda, and a father of son Kelley and daughter Alex, he decided to relocate his parents from South Africa.
Mitch and Yvonne arrived in Hawaii in April of 1998. Mitch opened a poke shop, surprisingly called “Mitch’s Fish Market”. Sadly, Yvonne passed away in August 2003, and the poke shop became history. Mitch, a person too full of life to retire, needed another career. Craig had always harbored the desire to have a sushi restaurant. In July of 2004, Mitch’s Sushi Bar was born. With Craig’s supply of fresh fish and the remarkable skill of master chefs Shingo Luu, Masakazu Murakami and Il Han, your meal will be truly memorable. "
Izakaya Naru
2700 S King StGreat Home Style Japanese Izakaya Style.
"Established in 2018. Izakaya Danji is from Fukuoka (popular gourmet city), Kyushu, Japan. Deliver the unique dishes from Kyushu area. Enjoy fresh food and sake."
Izakaya Danji Honolulu
1095 South Beretania Street"Established in 2018. Izakaya Danji is from Fukuoka (popular gourmet city), Kyushu, Japan. Deliver the unique dishes from Kyushu area. Enjoy fresh food and sake."
"Yakitori Hachibei is an authentic Japanese yakitori restaurant established 34 years ago by founder Katsunori Yashima in Fukuoka, Japan. This is their restaurant in the U.S. and we are dedicated to serving delicious yakitori to our guests in Hawaii."
Yakitori Hachibei
20 N Hotel St"Yakitori Hachibei is an authentic Japanese yakitori restaurant established 34 years ago by founder Katsunori Yashima in Fukuoka, Japan. This is their restaurant in the U.S. and we are dedicated to serving delicious yakitori to our guests in Hawaii."
Nico's Pier 38
1129 N Nimitz HwyGreat Local Fish Market. Must try!
Choi's Garden
1303 Rycroft StGreat Contempoary Design Korean BBQ!
Great for both Yakitori and Sushi. Moderate prices and great for small groups, families, or solo eaters.
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Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant
3574 Waialae AveGreat for both Yakitori and Sushi. Moderate prices and great for small groups, families, or solo eaters.