Restaurants in Hawaii

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• Cholo's HomeStyle Mexican

  Haleiwa, Oahu

  Cholo's has been a favorite North Shore gathering place for nearly twenty years, famous for their margaritas, mojitos, and homestyle Mexican cooking. Owner Nancy Salemi is enamored with all things related to Mexican culture and cuisine, and has traveled extensively throughout the Mexico to collect authentic art and other items for the colorful, eclectically-decorated restaurant. The North Shore has become known as the surfing capitol of the world, and is a popular to

• Mama's Fish House

  Paia, Maui

  Located just outside of little town of Paia on the North Shore of the island this Maui original has been serving up gourmet seafood delicacies for over 40 years. Mama's Fish House restaurant has a unique dcor that is as much a work of art as it is a Hawaiiana museum. Well known for gourmet quality fish preparations, desserts, and tropical cocktails, Mama's offers a special kind of atmosphere unlike any other restaurant on the islands. At a Glance:&

• Tortilla Republic

  Poipu, Kauai

  There are many ways to create and present Mexican food, the Tortilla Republic restaurant in Poip'u has a twin dining areas that bring island infused modern Mexican cuisine to the table. The daytime into evening ground floor "TR Taqueria and Bar" features a casual friendly environment with easy seating for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. For a finer dining environment the upstairs Tortilla Republic Grill opens Monday through Saturday for dinner service only.

• Red Salt Restaurant

  Poipu, Kauai

  A great discovery for a higher end dining experience, with less commotion then most other Poipu restaurant locations is the Red Salt Restaurant at the Ko'a Kea Resort. The restaurant dcor is inspired, modern, chic, airy and open, yet a great intimate setting for a date or just a quiet cocktail. Large picture windows over look the landscaped gardens of the central courtyard, pool and ocean views. The food and drinks at Red Salt are inspired by Pacific Rim cuisine, but take experimental t

• Cafe O'Lei

  Kihei, Maui

  A fusion of upscale elegance and casual island charm, Cafe O'Lei in sunny South Kihei is a favorite with locals and tourists alike. Serving up an eclectic menu of local delicacies, seafood, steak, and sandwichesall with a unique island twista dining experience at Cafe O'Lei is sure to leave you full, happy, and already anticipating your next visit. Local owners/chefs Michael and Dana Pastula began the restaurant business on Maui over 10 years ago and strive "not

• Pacific'O

  Lahaina, Maui

  The best in "farm-to-table" dining on Maui, with menus that change seasonally to accommodate fresh ingredients harvested locally. Time your evening dinner reservations for the sunset view, and enjoy a most memorable environment to share a meal with your loved ones. Located at the quiet end of Lahaina's famed Front Street, Pacific'O is just steps from the beach and provides a stunning view of the ocean and the island of Lana'i in the distance. The staff is exceptionally attenti

• Hana Ranch Restaurant

  Hana, Maui

  At the end of a legendary road with 620 curves, 54 bridges, ginger-scented air, beaming flower faces bigger than your hand, lush jungle, rugged cliffs, and countless waterfalls lies the tiny Hawaiian town of Hana, a must-see on the agenda of most visitors to Maui. Although the Road to Hana is more about the journey than the destination, the quaint town of Hana itself does have a few things that make it worth taking an hour or so to explore rather than just passing through. The Hana Ranc

• Art Cafe Hemingway

  Kapaa, Kauai

  They take the" food as art" concept to a whole new Hawaiian infused level, at Caf Hemingway. Combining flavors mixed from old world European cuisine with the influence of Kauai fresh produce and livestock, chef Jana Boemer makes her dishes with remarkable twists that engage the pallet, much like fine art. Their charming restaurant is like an antique throwback to an old world European caf, easily found in the eastside town of Kapaa.At a Glance:

• Roy's - Oahu

  Hawaii Kai, Oahu

  The Roy's Restaurant brand of excellence, decadent culinary creations, and top-notch service with aloha started on Oahu over 25 years ago, and Roy's still remains a favorite with locals and visitors from around the world. Chef and founder Roy Yamaguchi was born and raised in Tokyo, and was interested in food and culinary discoveries from a young age. Following his graduation from the Culinary Institute of America, he underwent apprenticeships at L'Escoffier and L'Erm

• Boots & Kimo's Homestyle Kitchen

  Kailua, Oahu

  Tucked into a small space on the corner of Hekili Street in Kailua, Boots & Kimo's serves up homestyle, large-portioned breakfasts to the endless stream of guests who wind up on their doorstep. With a mixture of Hawaiian and traditional American food, Boots & Kimo's is most famous for their pancakespancakes that folks will wait in line for two hours just to get a taste of. Topped with a decadent macadamia nut sauce, the restaurant's light, fluffy pancakes have somehow be