Guidebook for Honolulu
Food Scene
You can usually find Jason and Chris behind the bar - a great neighborhood spot for tasty bits and ramen. The beast bowl is my fav (just for the short rib dumplings), but I haven't had a bad dish.
62 locals recommend
Lucky Belly
50 N Hotel StYou can usually find Jason and Chris behind the bar - a great neighborhood spot for tasty bits and ramen. The beast bowl is my fav (just for the short rib dumplings), but I haven't had a bad dish.
My new neighborhood favorite. Fantastic food, fantastic service, but everyone else knows about it too, so find a spot at the bar or make a reservation. Short ribs and salmon are not to be missed.
37 locals recommend
Livestock Tavern
49 N Hotel StMy new neighborhood favorite. Fantastic food, fantastic service, but everyone else knows about it too, so find a spot at the bar or make a reservation. Short ribs and salmon are not to be missed.
Brian owns this breakfast and lunch spot... and he is always there to welcome you with a smile! Yummy breakfast dishes, the BLT Benny is great and his burger is the best I've had on island! I crave it
6 locals recommend
Scratch Kitchen & Bake Shop
1030 Smith StBrian owns this breakfast and lunch spot... and he is always there to welcome you with a smile! Yummy breakfast dishes, the BLT Benny is great and his burger is the best I've had on island! I crave it
A Chinatown staple. If you want local-owned, tasty chinese food, this is your spot.
17 locals recommend
Little Village Noodle House
1113 Smith StA Chinatown staple. If you want local-owned, tasty chinese food, this is your spot.
French and latin seem like an odd mix - it works! The duck is my favorite.
6 locals recommend
Grondin : French-Latin Kitchen
French and latin seem like an odd mix - it works! The duck is my favorite.
Starbucks
2255 Kūhiō Ave.When you just need reliable caffeine.
Pint and Jigger
410 S King StSuper yummy food and craft cocktails.. on the way to Waikiki.
Drinks & Nightlife
AMAZING handmade pizza (thin crust) and beer with an Irish flair - 'nough said.
27 locals recommend
J. Dolans
1147 Bethel StAMAZING handmade pizza (thin crust) and beer with an Irish flair - 'nough said.
I ton of beers on tap and in bottle (100+).. and the best bacon you've ever had in your life! No joke.
12 locals recommend
REAL gastropub / Bent Tail Brewing Company
506 Keawe StI ton of beers on tap and in bottle (100+).. and the best bacon you've ever had in your life! No joke.
Murphy's Bar & Grill
2 Merchant StWant a pint and Shepard's pie? They've got it.
Everything Else
24 Hour Fitness
1680 Kapiolani BlvdIf you must.
A very nice spa if you want to get pampered, and they offer a military discount.
Heaven On Earth Salon and Day Spa
2055 Kālia RdA very nice spa if you want to get pampered, and they offer a military discount.
Sightseeing
Iolani Palace
364 S King StIt's the only royal palace in the U.S. - worth a visit.
If you like stairs, this hike is for you... and the view is worth the effort.
116 locals recommend
Koko Head Park
Koko Head Park RoadIf you like stairs, this hike is for you... and the view is worth the effort.
Saturday morning farmers market is worth going just to eat! Great food and gifts to take home, right on the bus line, but go early! Its gets crowded!! 7:30-11:30am
138 locals recommend
KCC Farmers’ Market
4303 Diamond Head RdSaturday morning farmers market is worth going just to eat! Great food and gifts to take home, right on the bus line, but go early! Its gets crowded!! 7:30-11:30am
Arts & Culture
Because culture is good, culture with booze is better. Last Friday of the month, the museum hosts Art After Dark - fun.
30 locals recommend
Hawaii State Art Museum
250 South Hotel StreetBecause culture is good, culture with booze is better. Last Friday of the month, the museum hosts Art After Dark - fun.
Essentials
Safeway
888 Kapahulu AveWelcome to stick food in the fridge, this is the closest grocery store.