All of the Best Places to Eat in Oahu, Hawaii
I hope your taste buds are ready for this post because your mouth will be watering by the end of it- we will be reviewing the best places to eat in Oahu. If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’ve either got an Oahu trip planned, or you’re already there. Either way, I’m so excited for you! Oahu is amazing and there is an abundance of sights to see and things to eat, but it can be overwhelming. My goal in writing this post is to guide you through what we ate, what we liked, and what we didn’t- so you can make YOUR trip amazing (nothing will ever be perfect).
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BEST PLACES TO EAT IN OAHU- NORTH SHORE
The North Shore in Oahu is amazing. Famous surfing. Good food. Palm Trees. Turtles. The works. It was my favorite place to get unique food on the island. My husband and I rented a convertible and had a blast driving up and down these roads.
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You won’t regret staying here: Turtle Bay Resort
1. SUNRISE SHACK
I’ll be honest- I’m not a big smoothie person. My husband loves them, so we stopped by here. I had a few sips and let me tell you, it was one of the best smoothies I’ve had in my life. They sell smoothies, acai bowls, and coffee. They have 2 locations on the North Shore and one in Waikiki. This is definitely one of the best places to eat in Oahu. Make sure to take home one of their cute stickers and a bag of coffee for you or a friend!
Sunrise Shack Info
Address: 59-712 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: 7am-4pm
Price: approx. $5 a treat
Fun Tropical Outfits for Hawaii
You’re going to Hawaii! You and your travel buddies NEED cute Hawaii Outfits too- florals, bright colors, bucket hats, the works! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite tropical outfits- check it out HERE.
2. SURF N’ SALSA
No matter what, you NEED to eat at one of the food trucks on the north shore. It is definitely one of the best places to eat in Oahu. There are numerous pullouts with a group of food trucks, so the options are endless. I heard Surf N’ Salsa was good, so I had to stop. I had a California Style Burrito (with fries in it) which was delicious and HUGE. My husband stopped by ‘Poke for the People’ in the same area. The seating behind the restaurant is ADORABLE.
Surf N’ Salsa Info
Address: 66521 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: 11:30am-7:30pm
Price: $10-15 a plate; can be shared (large portions)!
3. Seven Brothers Burgers
If you’re looking for a good meal after a day at the beach, this is the place to be. Any list of the best places to eat in Oahu should feature this restaurant. FUN FACT: it was actually started by seven brothers. Their pictures are all over the restaurant, and I loved it. The burger was DELICIOUS. As you can see in the picture, there’s shaved ice next door if you’re in the mood. There’s multiple other food trucks in the area, from smoothies in a pineapple to stuffed churros. There are 2 locations on the North Shore- I went to Seven Brothers “At The Mill.”
Seven Brothers Info
Address: 56-565 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731
Hours: 11am-330pm; 415-9pm
Price: $8-15 a plate
4. Ted’s Bakery
Ted’s Bakery is a must-stop too. This bakery has MANY awards and definitely lives up to the expectations. We stopped by after dinner and grabbed a single slice of coconut cake. We brought it with us and ate it together on a hammock at Sunset Beach at Sunset, what a mood huh?!
Ted’s Bakery
Address: 59-024 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: 8am-630pm
Price: <$10
BEST PLACES TO EAT IN OAHU- KAILUA
1. Island Snow
This was MY FAVORITE shave ice on the island. Fun Fact- This is President Obama’s favorite shave ice on Oahu. If Obama thinks it is one of the best places to eat in Oahu, you should too, haha. They do have standard flavors along with natural syrups for those that are more health conscious.
Island Snow
Address: 130 Kailua Rd. Kailua, HI96734
Hours: M-Th 10am-6pm; Fri-Sun 10am-7pm
Price: <$8 a person
2. Maui Tacos- Kailua
I was too busy eating to take a good picture here haha, but the tacos are definitely notable. They offer a variety of meats and different salsas and their drinks were delicious!
Maui Tacos
Address: 539 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
Hours: 10am-9pm
Price: $10-17 a person
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BEST PLACES TO EAT IN OAHU- WAIKIKI
1. Honolulu Cookie Company
I love this iconic picture of the Waikiki shoreline. I honestly didn’t know about Honolulu Cookie Company until a friend from home asked me to bring her some home, and now I feel that it is one of the best places to eat in Oahu. My husband and I grabbed this small box of cookies (PS- I love that you can create your own box) and headed to the beach at sunset- it was so peaceful. These shops are all over the island so make sure to stop by.
Honolulu Cookie Company
Address: Royal Hawaiian Center 2233 Kalakaua Avenue Level 1 – B108, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hours: 11am-8pm
Price: $1-2 a cookie
2. J’s BBQ at Salt at Our Kaka’ako
This Hawaiian BBQ was delicious. My husband and I wanted a quiet afternoon in our hotel room, so I ran off to Salt at our Kaka’ako to get lunch and some souviners. This complex has a wide range of cute shops and restaurants, including J’s BBQ, Lanikai Juice, ARVO Cafe, and more. I do HIGHLY recommend Paiko, an adorable gift shop. I brought home a really cute coconut planter.
J’s BBQ
Address: 691 Auahi St #2-114, Honolulu, HI 96813
Hours: 6am-8pm
Price: $10-15 a person
3. Waiola Shave Ice
Here’s another delicious shave ice stand for you near Waikiki (they have two locations). It’s adorable and affordable and definitely worth the stop. I tried the Obama Rainbow flavor- which was good, but I’m not the biggest fan of lime flavoring.
Waiola Shave Ice
Address: 2135 Waiola St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Hours: 11am-5:50pm
Price: <$10
4. Sprout Sandwich Shop
I would have never known about this cute little shop, but my husband and I finished a sweaty hike at Diamond Head Crater and were looking for a sandwich nearby and this place had amazing reviews. You order at the counter + wait outside for your sandwich. It was raining when we went, so we ate inside our car. The sandwiches were super fresh and delicious, I highly recommend.
Sprout Sandwich Shop
Address: 1154 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Hours: 10am-3om
Price: $6-12 a sandwich
5. Honolulu Pineapple Company
Honolulu Pineapple Company is a food truck that isn’t always in the same location, but there is a truck often at the base of Diamond Head Crater by the Visitor Center. We got a pineapple smoothie after our hike and it was THE MOST DELICIOUS smoothie I’ve ever had. They also had food, shave ice, and other treats. There was also a location I saw near the Manoa Falls Trailhead. If you see one, don’t pass it up!
Honolulu Pineapple Company
Address: Diamond Head State Monument
Hours: 6am-4pm
Price: $5-15 per treat
6. Mai Tai Bar
Last but VERY NOT LEAST is the Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel- one of the best places to eat in Oahu FOR SURE. I wanted one splurge meal on our trip, and this was it. I mean how can it get better than a good meal & a mai tai on Waikiki Beach at sunset??? Nothing! I highly recommend this as a romantic evening with your SO. The food was INCREDIBLE.
Mai Tai Bar
Address: 2259 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Hours: 11am-930pm
Price: $20-30 a meal (we spent $90 for 2)
Parking: Validated if you park at The Royal Hawaiian
Summary of Best Places to Eat in Oahu
So I’m sure you’ve heard before about how terribly expensive Hawaii is- and I was definitely nervous about this. I hope after reading this post, you realize that you can eat delicious food and still be on a budget in Hawaii. Food isn’t my #1 priority on trips (I tend to spend more on adventures/excursions), but we ate GOOOD on this trip. I hope you dive in and eat some of the best food in Oahu on your next trip. Tell me how it goes!!
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