The best restaurants in Honolulu
The top 3 according to 500 votes from people: The Pig and the Lady · Helena's Hawaiian Food · La Mer. (Updated Jan 26, 2025.)
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.
Top 14
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1
The Pig and the Lady
Vietnamese-inspired cooking in Chinatown.
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2
Helena's Hawaiian Food
James Beard-winning pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.
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3
La Mer
French fine dining at the Halekulani, ocean-facing.
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4
Mud Hen Water
Hawaiian small plates in Kaimuki.
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5
Ono Seafood
Tiny counter for some of the island's best poke.
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6
Leonard's Bakery
The cult malasadas since 1952.
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7
Fête
Chinatown bistro open from lunch to dinner.
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8
MW Restaurant
Local flavours and famous desserts.
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9
Nico's Pier 38
Fresh fish next to the Honolulu Fish Auction.
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10
Merriman's Honolulu
Hawaii regional cuisine in Kaka'ako.
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11
Inaba
Soba, tempura and sushi.
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12
Rainbow Drive-In
Classic plate lunches since 1961.
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13
Side Street Inn
Local-style pork chops and fried rice.
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14
Marukame Udon
Hand-pulled udon with a Waikiki queue.
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Comments (6)
where is marukame udon on the list?? oh there it is lol, deserved
Rainbow Drive-In loco moco forever
Helena's is a must. Pipikaula ribs are unreal.
La Mer is gorgeous but very expensive, did it for our anniversary and no regrets
Leonard's malasadas hot out of the fryer, nothing beats it
Ono Seafood poke is the best I've had anywhere, and super cheap