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"The 50 Greatest Hawaii Albums of All Time"


No. 1: HONOLULU CITY LIGHTS - 1978 - Keola and Kapono Beamer

Since its release, its songs have become the soundtrack to Hawaii.

 


No. 2: GUAVA JAM - 1969 - The Sunday Manoa

The album that launched the Hawaiian Renaissance of the 1970's.

 


No. 3: GABBY - 1972 - Gabby Pahinui

Since the creation of the LP, no Hawaiian artist has made more of an impact.

 


No. 4: THE EXTRAORDINARY KUI LEE - 1966 - Kui Lee

A composer who mixed rock, jazz and R&B to create distinctly cosmopolitan songs.

 


No. 5: KAWAIPUNAHELE - 1994 - Kealii Reichel

The debut album that was done on a dare - he's been a star ever since.



No. 6: EXOTICA - 1957 - Martin Denny

A national ambassador of the Waikiki Cocktail sound.


No. 7: YOUNG HAWAII PLAYS OLD HAWAII - 1973 - Hui Ohana

The embodiment of the Hawaiian Renaissance of the early 1970's.


No. 8: HO'ALA - 1978 - The Brothers Cazimero

Standout album - mesmerizing vocals and full-bodied instrumentation.


No. 9: FACING FUTURE - 1993 - Israel Kamakawiwoole

Israel stretching his wings, on his own for the first time. The first Hawaii album to be certified Gold.


No. 10: KALAPANA - 1975 - Kalapana

Captured the angst, intensity and playfulness of young men coming of age in the Islands.

No. 11: PARTY HULAS - 1963 - Genoa Keawe

Generally regarded as the finest work of one of Hawaii's most revered artists.


No. 12: LIKE A SEABIRD IN THE WIND - 1976 - Olomana

Combined slack key with regular tunings to blend the traditional and contemporary.


No. 13: R.S.V.P. - 1959 - The Invitations
(Out of Print)

A distinct blend of traditional Hawaiian, Jazz and Four-Part Harmony.


No. 14: MUSIC OF HAWAI'I: MISSIONARIES TO STATEHOOD - 1965 - Jack de Mello

Hawaii's most popular songs from a 140-year period are given an epic treatment.


No.15: THE FOLK MUSIC OF HAWAII - 1971 - Sons of Hawaii

Singing of life as it really is - hard, sad, whimsical, bawdy - but always good merely to be living.


No. 16: THE BEST OF ALFRED APAKA - 1960 - Alfred Apaka

The ultimate charismatic performer, with an amazingly smooth, potent voice.


No. 17: THE DON HO SHOW - 1965 - Don Ho

Hawaii has produced no bigger star, a living legend.


No. 18: NINA - 1978 - Nina Kealiiwahamana

The greatest hits of one of Hawaii's greatest voices.

No. 19: CECILIO AND KAPONO - 1974 - Cecilio and Kapono

Uncanny harmonies and feel-good, folk rock tunes.


No. 20: HAWAII'S MAHI BEAMER - 1959 - Mahi Beamer

Smooth, clear falsetto never sounded better than on this classic album.


No. 21: KAINOA - 1962 - Marlene Sai
(Out of Print)

Recorded inside the bus depot once located on King Street in Honolulu by one of Hawaii's great voices.


No. 22: REFLECTIONS OF RICHARD KAUHI AND HIS PIANO - 1960's - Richard Kauhi

The godfather of modern Hawaiian music - one of the first to incorporate jazz elements into local music.


No. 23: THE BEST OF THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO VOL.1 - 1987 - The Brothers Cazimero

Favorites from the first decade of their 30+ year career.


No. 24: GABBY PAHINUI WITH THE SONS OF HAWAII - 1962 - Sons of Hawaii

Like a guy who searches all his life for something and suddenly there it is. The Sons' first album.


No. 25: HAWAII'S SONGBIRD - 1962 - Lena Machado

One of the giants - a gifted falsetto singer with more than 60 compositions to her credit.


No. 26: CANE FIRE - 1982 - Peter Moon Band

Showed Hawaii what a ukulele could really do.

No. 27: THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HELM - 1977 - George Helm

A Hawaiian activist, his powerful voice and message continues to resonate today.


No. 28: HAWAIIAN STYLE - 1964 - The Kahauanu Lake Trio

Offered an alternative to the backyard ukulele style of Gabby Pahinui.


No. 29: WE ARE THE CHILDREN - 1974 - Country Comfort

Waimanalo country boys in their rock-influenced debut.


No. 30: ALOHA IS A PART OF ME, A PART OF YOU - 1986 - Moe Keale

A master of the ukulele with a beautiful voice - the pure Niihau sound.


No. 31: HAWAIIAN TRADITION - 1997 - Amy Hanaialii Gilliom

A classically trained voice in her first collaboration with Willie K. Her first completely Hawaiian language album.


No. 32: HAPA - 1992 - Hapa

New Jersey native Barry Flanagan learns to put poetry together in the Hawaiian mindset.


No. 33: VANISHING TREASURES - 1992 - Hawaiian Style Band

The defining moment for a couple of haole boys - a magical sound with consistently solid song writing.


No. 34: HONEYMOON IN HAWAII - 1960 - Hilo Hawaiians
(Out of Print)


One of the most notable groups to come out of the renowned Haili Choir in Hilo.

No. 35: HAWAIIAN COUNTRY - 1975 - Melveen Leed

A soulful voice and local-girl humor combines the genres of Hawaiian and Country music.


No. 36: POI DOG - 1978 - Rap Reiplinger

No other Hawaii comedy album has been so funny, given such keen insights into local culture or been so imitated.


No. 37: RABBIT ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL - 1973 - Gabby Pahinui

Captures Gabby at his backyard best. Here, the slack key icon jams with four of his sons and old friends.


No. 38: THE BEST OF EMMA - 1975 - Emma Veary

25 classic monarchy era songs by one of Hawaii's most glorious voices.


No. 39: TROPICAL HAWAIIAN DAY - 1991 - Kaau Crater Boys

One of the most popular local acts of the 1990's, spinning out upbeat originals.


No. 40: LOYAL - 1981 - Loyal Garner

A woman whose rich, soulful voice and warm personality has entertained for more than 20 years.


No. 41: HO'OLUANA - 1991 - Makaha Sons of Niihau

The band at its creative peak - the last album recorded before Israel Kamakawiwoole's departure.


No. 42: IA 'OE E KA LA, VOLS.1, II, III, & IV - 1973-1980 - Palani Vaughan
(Out of Print)

Resurrected 19th century songs celebrating King Kalakaua's reign.

No. 43: THIRST QUENCHER! - 1990 - Hookena

Original compositions and older Hawaiian songs in a new, contemporary arrangement.


No. 44: FLYING WITH ANGELS - 1995 - Na Leo Pilimehana

No longer just the little high school girls people remembered. Growing up was a good thing.


No. 45: PURE HEART - 1998 - Pure Heart
(Out of Print)

Featuring percussionist Lopaka Colon, ukulele whiz Jake Shimabukuro and Jon Yamasto on vocals and guitar.


No. 46: SUNDAY MANOA 3 - 1973 - The Sunday Manoa

Even after Guava Jam, the group continued to expand the frontier for contemporary Hawaiian music.


No. 47: KAHAIALI'I - 1990 - Willie K
(Out of Print)

One of the most eclectic peformers in Hawaii, there's nothing he can't do.


No. 48: YELLOW BIRD - 1961 - Arthur Lyman

First tasted fame as Martin Denny's vibraphone player - his seminal hit was the mellow "Yellow Bird".


No. 49: ALOHA - CHARLES K. L. DAVIS SINGS AND PLAYS FOR HAWAI'I - 1992 - Charles K. L. Davis

Earned a reputation for his boisterous delivery of comic hapa-haole tunes.


No. 50: THE BEST OF THE KAHAUANU LAKE TRIO, VOL. 1 - 1983 - The Kahauanu Lake Trio

Stirred audiences with its jazz-infused, acoustic performances of Hawaiian music.




         ONO GRINDS

                       

BEIJING CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
2301 Kalakaua Avenue, 3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 971-8833
Fresh seafood Cantonese style. (LD $$$)

BUFFET 100
Ward Warehouse - 2nd Floor
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 591-8199
Daily lunch and dinner Chinese buffets (Hong Kong style) overlooking Ala Moana Beach Park. (LD $$)

                                          
       Sansei Seafood Restaurant

                For new wave sushi or traditional, enjoy the sushi bar at Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Waikiki.
       Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
                                 2552 Kalakaua Ave.
                           Honolulu,  Hawaii,  96815
                     808-931-6286  fax: 808-924-0667


CALIFORNIA BEACH ROCK-N-SUSHI

404 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 597-8000
Serving innovative or traditional Sushi and Japanese cuisine, at reasonable prices, in a fun and friendly atmosphere. (LD $$)

CATCH OF THE DAY SUSHI
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 625-1755 (2 locations)
70 + varieties of sushi. (LD $)


808 KAPAHULU
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808 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 737-8081
Japanese-inspired Hawaii cuisine, with a French flair and enticing Southeast Asian accents. (LD $$$)

EZOGIKU
1010 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 942-3608
Great Ramen, Gyoza (pot stickers), and Katsu. (LD $)

FUKUYA
2710 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Makiki Area)
Tel. (808) 946-2073
Hawaii Okazuya - Japanese and local style foods - everything from teriyaki chicken to kalua pig. Delicious bentos and sushi platters. Famous for its mochi (sweet rice cake) and cookies. (BL $)



Byrons2
         Byron's Drive-In
       3297 North Nimitz Highway
       Telephone:  808.836.0541


FURUSATO

Hyatt Regency Hotel
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-4991
Sushi house. (BLD $$$)


Lulu's Waikiki Surf Club Restaurant

With generous portions, reasonable prices, and exciting atmosphere, there’s food and fun for all at Lu Lu’s Waikiki Surf Club. So go ahead and make your group reservation so we can start making arrangements for you! Overlooking  Waikiki Beach, we offer our daily menu or can create a custom menu/buffet for your group. For more information, just stop in! Come check us out on the corner of Kalakaua and Kapahulu for Breakfast, Lunch, Pupus, or Dinner! Please e-mail us at hr@lulushawaii.com Mahalo and Aloha! 

MITCH'S FISH MARKET
Phone: (808)845-3211
Fax: (808)842-0532
Email: customerservice@hawaiiansunproducts.com 
(For wholesale information please call)
Postal Address:
Hawaiian Sun Products
259 Sand Island Access Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96819



     
 
  2004 'ILIMA AWARD WINNER
Each year, we ask readers of The Honolulu Advertiser to vote for the restaurants they judge best. And the 2004 winners are ...


Best Coffee Bar
STARBUCKS

At 44 stores on four islands and with more to come, Starbucks 
has become so much a part of the landscape that java-cravers 
get huffy if they can't find one within a few blocks. The signature 
indulgence is the Java Chip Frappucino (coffee, chocolate and 
chocolate chips topped with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle). 
No other coffee bar has ever won this award



MONTEREY BAY CANNERS
Pearlridge Shopping Center
98-1005 Moanalua Road
Honolulu, HI 96701
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 483-3555
Menu includes combination seafood platters and good prime rib. (LD $$)

MORTON'S THE STEAK HOUSE
Ala Moana Center
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 949-1300
Member of the award-winning Chicago-based chain. Serving a variety of prime-grade steaks and seafood. (D $$$)

NEPTUNE'S GARDEN
Pacific Beach Hotel
2490 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-1233
Featuring a multi-cultural culinary style and amazing oceanarium views.
(D $$$)


NICK'S FISHMARKET
Waikiki Gateway Hotel
2070 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 955-6333
For over twenty years, lobster from all over the world. (D $$$)


NICO'S AT PIER 38        
Nico’s Pier 38, Honolulu Hawaii, Furikake Ahi
1133 N. Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Nimitz Area)
Tel. (808) 540-1377          
A waterfront local bistro that offers some of the freshest fish in the Islands. Casual island favorites as well as fine cuisine at plate lunch prices. Great harbor view. (BL $)


OCEANARIUM
Pacific Beach Hotel
2490 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 921-6111
Dining at five fathoms: 280,000 gallon oceanarium. (BLD $$)

ORCHIDS
Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-2311
An oceanside restaurant decorated with a profusion of colorful orchids. Offering creative seafood specialties presented in a setting which is informally elegant. Their Sunday brunch is legendary. 2003 Ilima Award. 2004 & 2005 Hale Aina Award. (BLD $$$)

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE  
1765 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 951-6274 (4 Locations)
Featuring steaks, prime rib, lamb, fresh fish and more. (D $$$)

PARC CAFE
Waikiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6643
Specializing in sumptuous buffets. (BLD $$)


PIKAKE TERRACE BUFFET AND BROILER


Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
120 Kaiulani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-4667
Open air dining in a poolside garden setting. (BD $$$)



PLANTATION CAFE
Ala Moana Hotel
410 Atkinson Drive
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 955-4811
Offering a seafood and prime rib buffet. (BLD $$)

RED LOBSTER
1765 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 955-5656
A mainland favorite. (LD $$)

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Waikiki Beach Walk
226 Lewers St., #L-233
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 440-7910
One of Honolulu's finest steak houses. 2002, 2003, 2005 & 2006 Hale Aina Award. 2004 & 2005 Ilima Award. (D $$$)

RYAN'S GRILL AT WARD CENTRE
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 591-9132
An indulgent pupu (appetizer) menu coupled with uncomplicated but delicious food and a bountiful drinks selection. 2002 & 2004 Ilima Award. (LD $$)



Outrigger Reef Hotel
2169 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-2887
Broil-your-own steaks, burgers, fish, ribs, chicken. (BLD $$)

SIZZLER
Aikahi Park Shopping Center
25 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 254-3727 (6 locations)
Popular with families. Steaks, shrimp, chicken, salad bar and more. (BLD $)

STUART ANDERSON'S CATTLE COMPANY
Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 591-9292 (2 locations)
Mainland chain specializing in prime rib and steaks. (LD $$)

SUNSET GRILL
Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 521-4409
A San Francisco bistro specializing in grilled fish, steak and pasta. (LD $$)

VILLAGE STEAK & SEAFOOD
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 949-4321
Set in 20 acres of tropical gardens. (D $$$)

Tiki's Grill and Bar Restaurant for Dining on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu

Tiki's Grill and Bar

ResortQuest Waikiki Beach Hotel

Second Level

2570 Kalakaua Ave.

Honolulu, HI 96815

Telephone: 808.923.8454

Fax: 808.922.5883


SHORE BIRD BEACH BROILER


CHAN'S GOURMET BUFFET

3131 N. Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96819
(Honolulu / Airport Area)
Tel. (808) 833-3366
Cantonese - outstanding shrimp and chicken dishes. Family owned and operated with lots of aloha. (LD $)

CHAR HUNG SUT
64 N. Pauahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 538-3335
Anytimegrinder's choice for Chinese breakfast, lunch. Great manapua and pork hash. (BL $)

DEW DROP INN
1088 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 526-9522
Northern cuisine - noted for their crab dishes. (LD $)

DOUBLE EIGHT
1113 Maunakea Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 526-3887
Great, authentic Cantonese food. (LD $)

DUCK YUN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Aina Haina Shopping Center
820 East Hind Drive
Honolulu, HI 96821
(Southeast Oahu)
Tel. (808) 373-1303
Specializing in Cantonese cuisine. (LD $$)

FATTY'S CHINESE KITCHEN
Miramar at Waikiki
2345 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-9600
Next to the International Market Place - on the alley just outside the hotel lobby. A small place that serves great Chinese fast food. (LD $)


 

Aiea
(Aiea Heights Dr. & Moanalua Rd.)
99-115 Aiea Heights Dr., #125
Aiea, HI 96701
Phone: (808) 486-0577
Fax:
(808) 486-0577

GYU-KAKU
2 Locations:
307 Lewers St., Honolulu, HI 96815 (Waikiki Area)
1221 Kapiolani Blvd., #105, Honolulu, HI 96814 (Ala Moana Area)
Tel. Waikiki Location: (808) 926-2989; Ala Moana Location: (808) 589-2989
Email: email@gyu-kaku.com
With more than 1,200 locations, Gyu-Kaku is Japan's most-loved yakiniku restaurant. Providing a unique and interactive dining experience where you charbroil your food the way you like it. You are your own chef! (D $$)

AKASAKA RESTAURANT
1646B Kona Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 942-4466
Japanese seafood and sushi bar. (LD $$)

AYAME CURRY & RAMEN
48-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 236-3883
Where the art of Sapporo Ramen and Curry is paramount. (BLD $)

BANZAI SUSHI BAR
North Shore Marketplace
66-246 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 637-4404
An unconventional place - fresh, inventive sushi coupled with tasty small plates reflecting the South American influence of their Brazilian chef. (D $)

BENIHANA OF TOKYO
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 955-5955
Teppanyaki chefs prepare food at your table. (LD $$)

BISTRO-SUN
2671 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 946-7580
Cuisine that is a fusion between Italian and Japanese flavors - the secret is in the homemade sauces. Overcome your fear factor and try the black ink squid spaghetti! (LD $)

BOULEVARD SAIMIN
1427 Dillingham Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 841-7233
A typical mom-and-pop saimin (noodle soup) stand, where the broth is housemade. (BLD $)

BAY DRIVE INN
Adon Plaza
45-773 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 235-5709
Korean entrees, local plate specials - great meat jun. (BLD $)

C & H BBQ

46-022 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 247-1607
Traditional Korean fare with a local touch. (LD $)

CAMELLIA BUFFET

930 McCully Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Makiki Area)
Tel. (808) 951-0511
Yakinuku-style (cook your own food) buffet. (LD $$)

CHOI'S FAMILY RESTAURANT
1289 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Makiki Area)
Tel. (808) 591-1184
Lunch special - barbeque beef, chicken, meatjun and fried man doo. Catering and takeouts available. (LD $)

   (Waimalu)
98-048 Kamehameha Highway
Take Out Counter, Napoleon's Bakery
(808)483-4315

DONG YANG INN
546 Olive Avenue
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 621-5031
Fine dine in and take-out Korean foods. (LD $)

GINA'S BAR-B-Q
2919 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-7964
Mouth-watering Korean food - kalbi, spicy pork, meat or fish jun, mandoo, chicken katsu, bi bim bap, barbecued spicy ika. 2002 Ilima Award. (LD $)

HANYANG RESTAURANT
1311 N. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 845-3513
Tasty, cheap, real Korean stuff. Extensive menu. (BLD $)

JANG SU BBQ
98-1277 Kaahumanu
Pearl City, HI 96782
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 487-2646
Featuring yakinuku. (LD $)

JIM JOO KOREAN RESTAURANT
Waimalu Shopping Center
98-020 Kamehameha Highway
Aiea, HI 96701
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 488-3355
Affordable Korean food. (LD $)

BAUTISTA'S FILIPINO KITCHEN                                                        Intern. Mkt. Place
Waikiki International Marketplace Food Court
2330 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-7220 (3 locations)
Everything from Adobo to Pancit. (BLD $)

GOLDEN COIN BAKE SHOP & RESTAURANT
Shops at Keeamoku (Wal-Mart)
1833 N. King Street
Honolulu 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 842-0866 (5 locations)
Serving all the Filipino classic dishes plus baked goods. (BLD $)

JESSE'S
1101 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 842-1121
Some of Hawaii's finest Filipino food. (BLD $)

JULIE'Z RESTAURANT
590 Farrington Highway
Kapolei, HI 96707
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 693-8778
Filipino home-style cuisine. Great lechon. Local lunch plates. All-you-can-eat buffet. (BLD $)

SARI SARI'S
2153 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 845-0340
All the favorite dishes of the P.I. (BLD $)

THELMA'S RESTAURANT
94-366 Pupupani Street
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 677-0443
Worth the trip for the Lechon (roast suckling pig) alone! (LD $)

BANGKOK CAFE
1626 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kapalama Area)
Tel. (808) 585-8839
A favorite of locals. Inexpensive plate lunches and standard Thai fare. (LD $)

BANGKOK CHEF
1627 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Nuuanu Area)
Tel. (808) 585-8839
A small, friendly local-style place serving Thai food in addition to selling fresh fruits and vegetables. An instant favorite of those who've tried it! (LD $)



Champa Thai Restaurant

Pearl Kai Shopping Center
98-199 Kamehameha Highway
Aiea, HI 96701
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 488-2881
The naturally healthy way of eating: light salads, spicy soups,

HAWAII FOOD TOURS
Honolulu, HI
(Island of Oahu)
Tel. (808) 926-3663 or 1-800-715-2468
Email: info@hawaiifoodtours.com

ALAN WONG'S RESTAURANT
1857 South King Street, 3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 949-2526
Famous local chef - one of the originators of Hawaii Regional cuisine. National multi-award winning restaurant. Local awards include: 1997, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 & 2007 Hale Aina Award for "Restaurant of the Year"; 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006 Ilima Award. (D $$$)

CANOES
Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Beach Hotel
1777 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 949-3811
Hawaii Regional Cuisine. (BLD $$)

CHEF MAVRO
1969 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 944-4714
A founding member of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, Chef George Mavrothalassitis employs a master's technique in melding fresh, regional ingredients with the flavors of his native Provence. A dining experience comparable to a 3-Star restaurant in France. 2003 winner of the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as the best chef in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest. Multiple Ilima and Hale Aina local award winner. (D $$$)

DIAMOND HEAD GRILL

W Honolulu Hotel
2885 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-3734
Owned by Alan Wong, one of the originators of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. Soul warming comfort food with a local twist using the freshest island ingredients. (BLD $$$)

LUCY'S GRILL AND BAR
32 Aulike Street
Kailua, HI 96734
(Windard Oahu)
Tel. (808) 230-8188
One of Kailua's most popular restaurants. Terrific eclectic Hawaiian Regional Cuisine with lots of choices and giant-sized portions - awesome desserts. (D $$)

OLA
Turtle Bay Resort
57-091 Kamehameha Highway
Kahuku, HI 96731
(North Shore Oahu)
Tel. (808) 293-0801
An open-air restaurant with a view. The cuisine features an eclectic blend of Hawaiian fare with flavors from around the world. (LD $$$)

PINEAPPLE ROOM
Macy's at Ala Moana Shopping Center
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 945-6573
Owned by Alan Wong, one of the originators of Hawaii Regional cuisine. (BLD $$$)

PRINCE COURT
Hawaii Prince Hotel
100 Holomoana
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 944-4494
Famed for Hawaii Regional Seafood Cuisine - a subtle blend of the classic culinary techniques of East and West, prepared with fresh island produce from land and sea. 2002 Hale Aina Award. (BLD $$$)

SAM CHOY'S BREAKFAST, LUNCH & CRAB
580 North Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Kalihi Area)
Tel. (808) 545-7979
The Choy of Cooking! Generous portions of local favorites by one of the originators of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine, served in a warehouse-like atmosphere at Honolulu Harbor. (BLD $$$)

21 DEGREES NORTH
Turtle Bay Resort
Kahuku, HI 96712
(North Shore Oahu)
Tel. (808) 293-8811
Contemporary Island cuisine with a French accent in a beautiful setting. Spectacular homemade ice creams. (BLD $$$)

THE WILLOWS
901 Hausten Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 952-9200
Fabulous buffets and Sunday brunch featuring popular island cuisine. Luxurious gardens and courtyard. (LD $$)

SHRIMP SHACK
53-352 Kamehameha Hwy
Punaluu, HI
(Windward Oahu)
Mailing address: P. O. Box 118, Kaaawa, HI 96730
Tel. (808) 256-5589
Email: shrimpshack@hawaii.rr.com
Windward Oahu's destination outdoor eatery! The award-winning bright yellow lunch wagon that is "the" place to pig out on fresh local shrimp and other island delicacies. 2003 Ilima Award (L $)

BOARDRIDERS BAR & GRILL
201A Hamakua Drive
Kailua, HI 96734
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 261-4600
Fresh catch daily. Steaks cooked over Kiawe grill. Lanikai signature dishes. (LD $$)

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY
Ala Moana Shopping Center
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 949-4867
All types of shrimp dishes including great Coconut Shrimp. (LD $$)

BUZZ'S ORIGINAL STEAK HOUSE
413 Kawailoa Road
Kailua, HI 96734
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 261-4661
Finest steakhouse on the windward coast - facing Kailua beach. (LD $$)

CHART HOUSE
Ilikai Marina Building
1765 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 941-6669
Specializing in seafood and steaks. (D $$)

CHOWDER HOUSE
Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 596-7944
Great chowders and a full seafood menu. (LD $$)

CHUCK'S CELLAR
Outrigger East Hotel
150 Kaiulani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-4488
Try their prime rib specialty. Casual, cozy setting. Piano Bar. (D $$)

CHUCK'S STEAK HOUSE
Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach
2335 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-1228
A mainland favorite for more than thirty years. (D $$)

COLONY: A STEAK HOUSE
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Hotel
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-1234
A classic steak house. (D $$$)

D. K. STEAK HOUSE
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6280
American-style steak house. Their signature bone-in rib-eye is dry-aged in house. Outstanding wine list. (D $$$)

DIXIE GRILL BAR-B-QUE AND CRAB SHACK
404 Ward Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 596-8359 (2 locations)
Hawaii's only true Bar-B-Que and Crab Shack featuring slow smoked ribs, chicken, pulled pork, King Crab salads, sandwiches and more - in a fun and friendly atmosphere. (LD $)

DUKE'S
Outrigger Waikiki
2335 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-2268
On the beach in Waikiki. Fresh fish - steaks - salad bar - live Hawaiian music - great breakfast buffet. (BLD $$)

HALEIWA JOE'S HAIKU
46-336 Haiku Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 247-6671
Open air restaurant overlooking 5-acre botanical garden with lily pond. Good salad bar. (D $$)

HALEIWA JOE'S SEAFOOD GRILL
66-011 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(North Shore)
Tel. (808) 637-8005
Dine on fresh island fish and premium steaks while overlooking spectacular North Shore surf! 2003 & 2004 Ilima Award. (LD $$)

HAU TREE LANAI
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
2863 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 921-7066
Dine on a beachfront terrace with spectacular sunsets. (BLD $$$)

HENRY LOUI'S
2850 Paa Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
(Honolulu / Airport Area)
Tel. (808) 833-3728
Some of the best suckin' ribs in Hawaii. (LD $$)

HY'S STEAK HOUSE
Waikiki Park Heights Hotel
2440 Kuhio Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-5555
A Waikiki institution - award winning, twenty years of excellence. 2003, 2004 & 2006 Ilima Award. 2005 Hale Aina Award. (D $$$)

JAMESON'S BY THE SEA
62-540 Kamehameha Highway
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(North Shore Oahu)
Tel. (808) 637-4336
Great baked stuffed shrimp. (LD $$)

JOHN DOMINIS RESTAURANT
43 Ahui Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 523-0955
One of Honolulu's premier restaurants. The atmosphere, fresh seafood, breathtaking view of the Waikiki skyline and warm hospitality have been attracting locals and visitors for over 20 years. 2003, 2004 & 2005 Ilima Award. (D $$$)

KINCAID'S
Ward Warehouse
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 591-2005
Award-winning fresh island fish. 2006 Hale Aina Award. (LD $$)

KUHIO BEACH GRILL
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 921-5171
A fun and casual restaurant - island-style pupus, salads, pizza, sandwiches, steak and seafood. (BD $$)


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