# The best restaurants in Honolulu

Hawaiian plates at Helena's, poke by the fish auction and malasadas at Leonard's: Honolulu's best places to eat according to Honolulu Magazine, The Infatuation and locals.

- 500 votes · 14 items
- Jan 26, 2025 · Andre S.
- https://even.best/en/l/2278/the-best-restaurants-in-honolulu

## Top 14

1. **The Pig and the Lady** (48 · ▲52 ▼4) — Vietnamese-inspired cooking in Chinatown.
2. **Helena's Hawaiian Food** (48 · ▲51 ▼3) — James Beard-winning pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.
3. **La Mer** (40 · ▲42 ▼2) — French fine dining at the Halekulani, ocean-facing.
4. **Mud Hen Water** (34 · ▲36 ▼2) — Hawaiian small plates in Kaimuki.
5. **Ono Seafood** (28 · ▲34 ▼6) — Tiny counter for some of the island's best poke.
6. **Leonard's Bakery** (27 · ▲33 ▼6) — The cult malasadas since 1952.
7. **Fête** (27 · ▲32 ▼5) — Chinatown bistro open from lunch to dinner.
8. **MW Restaurant** (25 · ▲28 ▼3) — Local flavours and famous desserts.
9. **Nico's Pier 38** (24 · ▲28 ▼4) — Fresh fish next to the Honolulu Fish Auction.
10. **Merriman's Honolulu** (19 · ▲22 ▼3) — Hawaii regional cuisine in Kaka'ako.
11. **Inaba** (18 · ▲22 ▼4) — Soba, tempura and sushi.
12. **Rainbow Drive-In** (14 · ▲23 ▼9) — Classic plate lunches since 1961.
13. **Side Street Inn** (14 · ▲19 ▼5) — Local-style pork chops and fried rice.
14. **Marukame Udon** (6 · ▲14 ▼8) — Hand-pulled udon with a Waikiki queue.

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