Guidebook for Ewa Beach
Food Scene
Spoon Korean Kitchen
91-775 Papipi RdAmazing and affordable Korean BBQ place
Ono Thai
91-896 Makule RdThai restaurant with amazing reviews. check out Yelp!
Kountry Style Kitchen
91-1001 Kaimalie StreetExcellent breakfast/brunch place
If you've never tried Acai Bowls, this is one of the best places on island. It's actually in the mall, across from Godiva on a side street. It's amazing!
HI Cravings
747 Manawai StIf you've never tried Acai Bowls, this is one of the best places on island. It's actually in the mall, across from Godiva on a side street. It's amazing!
Favorite Thai food in Kapolei. the spring rolls are very close to what you would eat in Asia.
7 locals recommend
Thai Lao Restaurant
563 Farrington HwyFavorite Thai food in Kapolei. the spring rolls are very close to what you would eat in Asia.
My Cafe
563 Farrington HwyIt gets crowded super fast, but yummy Kailua pig egg benedicts!
Next to the movie theater in Kapolei. Same owner as Roy's and one of our fave. Try the ramen, it's to die for!
Eating House 1849 Kapolei
Next to the movie theater in Kapolei. Same owner as Roy's and one of our fave. Try the ramen, it's to die for!
This is our regular hangout for the best mai tai on island!
162 locals recommend
Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman - Ko Olina
92-1048 Olani StThis is our regular hangout for the best mai tai on island!
We absolutely love their avocado crab cake salad. It's delicious
31 locals recommend
Uncle Bo's Haleiwa
66-111 Kamehameha HwyWe absolutely love their avocado crab cake salad. It's delicious
A bit pricey but the food is delicious and the setting is lovely.
75 locals recommend
Haleʻiwa Beach House
62-540 Kamehameha HwyA bit pricey but the food is delicious and the setting is lovely.
My FAVE place for acai bowl! try it with extra blueberries, blackberries and raspberry. Don't even try to get a small one... go straight to large! Acai Mano, yum yum
29 locals recommend
Haleʻiwa Bowls
66-030 Kamehameha HwyMy FAVE place for acai bowl! try it with extra blueberries, blackberries and raspberry. Don't even try to get a small one... go straight to large! Acai Mano, yum yum
A favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. it gets crowded fast, but in my opinion the best french dip sandwich on the planet! excellent Pho as well
96 locals recommend
The FIX Sports Lounge and Nightclub
80 S Pauahi StA favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. it gets crowded fast, but in my opinion the best french dip sandwich on the planet! excellent Pho as well
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StAmazing food. Period.
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StVery well known restaurant. Try it without hesitation
Fête
2 N Hotel StVery very good food!
If you want to try something different Ethiopian Love is the best place!
6 locals recommend
Ethiopian Love Restaurant
76 Smith StIf you want to try something different Ethiopian Love is the best place!
Legend Seafood Restaurant
100 N Beretania StDim Sum!! Come for lunch and you won't be sorry
this is how they describe themselves:
“Local first, organic whenever possible, with Aloha always”
80 locals recommend
Town
3458 Waialae Avethis is how they describe themselves:
“Local first, organic whenever possible, with Aloha always”
Cafe Maharani
2509 S King StOne of the best Indian restaurant in town
Mud Hen Water
3452 Waialae AveRight next to Town. Delicious food.
LOVE this place. Super quaint, with a interior patio and the food is amazing. Serves northern Indian dishes and of course Himalayan traditional dishes
27 locals recommend
Himalayan Kitchen
1137 11th AveLOVE this place. Super quaint, with a interior patio and the food is amazing. Serves northern Indian dishes and of course Himalayan traditional dishes
Come early because this place is tiny and very popular, but the food is well worth it!
85 locals recommend
Koko Head Cafe
1120 12th AveCome early because this place is tiny and very popular, but the food is well worth it!
Known for their malasadas this is the original shop. You also have a food truck located at the outlets in Waikele, a mere 15-minute drive from our home!
230 locals recommend
Leonard's Bakery
933 Kapahulu AveKnown for their malasadas this is the original shop. You also have a food truck located at the outlets in Waikele, a mere 15-minute drive from our home!
Known for their coco puffs.. this is one good bakery! they also have a shop on Nimitz.
116 locals recommend
Liliha Bakery
515 N Kuakini StKnown for their coco puffs.. this is one good bakery! they also have a shop on Nimitz.
MW Restaurant
CommercialAmazing desserts!
Great burgers, made fresh daily.
Fries are cooked in peanut oil, so if you do have a peanut allergy do not enter!
Five Guys
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyGreat burgers, made fresh daily.
Fries are cooked in peanut oil, so if you do have a peanut allergy do not enter!
Da Cove Health Bar & Cafe Kapolei
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyTry their Ahi sandwich. Good stuff!
Moena Cafe
91-5431 Kapolei ParkwayNice brunch and dinner menus
No need to go to town to eat at the famous C.F. We have one 10 minutes away
80 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
2301 Kalakaua AveNo need to go to town to eat at the famous C.F. We have one 10 minutes away
California Pizza Kitchen at Kapolei
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyGreat pizza and pasta dishes!
Limon Rotisserie Kapolei
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyPeruvian restaurant offering good chicken dishes. Drinks are also good.
Ted's Bakery
59-024 Kamehameha HwyWell Known Chocolate Haupia pie on the island
Matsumoto Shave Ice
66-111 Kamehameha HwyWell known shave ice parlor
Food Truck serving the best grilled scampi shrimps on the island. Another truck is located in Haleiwa
71 locals recommend
Giovanni's Aloha Shrimp
56-505 Kamehameha HwyFood Truck serving the best grilled scampi shrimps on the island. Another truck is located in Haleiwa
Sightseeing
Pearl Harbor Historic Sites Visitor Center
1 Arizona Memorial PlIolani Palace
364 S King StHaleiwa
Cute little town
Nice view point of the lighthouse. Nice hike to observation point
66 locals recommend
Makapuʻu Lookout
Kalanianaʻole HighwayNice view point of the lighthouse. Nice hike to observation point
Ko Olina is a nice area with 4 lagoons (man made) ideal for families. Some great restaurants are also there: Monkeypod, 2 scoops (ice cream), Roy's, and the Marriott has 2 great restaurants (longboards and longhis)
55 locals recommend
Ko'Olina Beach Park
92-100 Waipahe PlKo Olina is a nice area with 4 lagoons (man made) ideal for families. Some great restaurants are also there: Monkeypod, 2 scoops (ice cream), Roy's, and the Marriott has 2 great restaurants (longboards and longhis)
Byodo-In Temple
47-200 Kahekili HwyStep back in time in Japan...
Parks & Nature
Diamond Head Crater Hike
KapahuluBest views of the city
ʻAiea Loop Trail
99-1849 Aiea Heights DrBest little hike in town for families.
Koko Crater Railway Trail
7604 Koko Head Park RdTough one, bring lots of water! Short but steep
Lanikai Pillboxes
Great views!
Lanikai Beach
Kailua Beach Park
526 Kawailoa RdWhite Plains Beach
Kids friendly and lifeguard on duty. A fave amongst locals
Sunset Beach
Drinks & Nightlife
Come for happy hour and witness the glorious sunset, well known from this spot. Can get crowded
26 locals recommend
Longboards
92-161 Waipahe PlCome for happy hour and witness the glorious sunset, well known from this spot. Can get crowded
Plantation Tavern
98-199 Farrington HwyEntertainment & Activities
You can do pretty much anything and everything you want here at the ranch. Quad trail, horse riding, ziplining.. you name it! check out their website
289 locals recommend
Kualoa Ranch
49-560 Kamehameha HwyYou can do pretty much anything and everything you want here at the ranch. Quad trail, horse riding, ziplining.. you name it! check out their website
Germaine's Luau
91-119 Olai StOne of the best luau in town
Welcome to Polynesia! This place is big and will require a full day of discovery. check out their website for more information
547 locals recommend
Polylnesian cutlural center
Welcome to Polynesia! This place is big and will require a full day of discovery. check out their website for more information
Essentials
Safeway
91-1119 Keaunui DrKahuku Superette
56-505 Kamehameha HwyGrab the freshest poke, locally caught and head to the beach!
Shopping
Ka Makana Ali'i
91-5431 Kapolei PkwyAla Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Blvd