Hawaii's Best Stuff
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Dining
Dining
East has met West with a Polynesian embrace and tastebuds are tantalized with intriguing exotic dishes. Specialties from one end of cyberspace to the other await your palate--from French and Japanese to Thai and Hawaiian. There is something for everyone. Fast food. Fine dining. Take out. And there's room service. Dine oceanfront or in a lush tropical setting. We suggest you treat yourself to something new and interesting each day of your stay.
On Oahu
Alan Wong's. Offering the finest in "Pacific Rim" cuisine, this restaurant is an island favorite. Your tastebuds will be dazzled by dishes that are works of art. Open for dinner. Reservations recommended. 1857 S. King St., 5th Floor. Phone 949-2526.
Ali'i Luau. The best luau on Oahu. The Ali'i Luau, located at the Polynesian Cultural Center, is situated in Laie on Oahu's beautiful North Shore. Luau packages include admission to Polynesian villages, a luau buffet, and tickets to the renowned Horizon's Show. Visit and experience Hawaii's most authentic luau. 55-370 Kamehameha Highway. Phone 293-3333.
Hau Tree Lanai. Enjoy a romantic, oceanfront setting with great sunset views at this cozy, intimate, open-air restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 2863 Kalakaua Ave. Phone 921-7006.
La Mer. Fine
dining at its best awaits you at this five star, award-winning
restaurant which overlooks the sea at Waikiki Beach. Some of
our region's most creative and inspiring cuisine are presented
here. The experience will be as memorable as the view. Reservations
recommended. Dress code. Located in the Halekulani Hotel. Phone
923-2311.
Legend Seafood Restaurant. An absolute must for those who love "dim-sum," which is served daily for lunch. Fine entrees available for dinner. Located downtown in the Chinese Cultural Plaza. 532-1868.
Ono Hawaiian Food. A quaint hole-in-the-wall just a couple of minutes outside of Waikiki. All of the traditional dishes are served, including lau lau (a combination of pork, fish and/or chicken wrapped in taro leaves). No reservations accepted. Patrons are seated on a first-come-first-served basis, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait. Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 726 Kapahulu Ave. Phone 737-2275.
Singha
Thai Cuisine. Authentic gourmet Thai
cuisine offered in an exotic setting at this multi-award-winning
restaurant. Tasty selections include spring rolls with pineapple
plum sauce, grilled beef salad with shredded mango and spicy
garlic-pepper prawns. Royal Thai dancers perform nightly. A must-do
for Thai lovers! Open for lunch Monday through Friday with dinner
nightly. Reservations suggested. 1910 Ala Moana Blvd. Phone 941-2898.
Tanaka of Tokyo. Knife-wielding master chefs display their uncanny culinary expertise before your very eyes. The finest sirloin steaks, salmon filets, chicken, and lobster tails on teppan grills are served in true Japanese style. Upon entering this 1995 Hale 'Aina Award-winning restaurant, visitors are enveloped by an authentic Japanese ambiance full with sights, sounds and smells of the Far East. Three locations: Waikiki Shopping Plaza, King's Village and Ala Moana Center. Phone 922-4702, 922-4233, 945-3443.
Villa Paradiso. Elegant Northern Italian cuisine includes antipasto, pizza, seafood, pasta specialties, and grilled meat and poultry entrees. Open for lunch and dinner. "The Best Northern Italian cuisine in Honolulu." Royal Hawaiian Center, 3rd Floor. Phone 926-1717.
On Maui
Bubba Gump. A theme-based restaurant from the academy award wining movie, this eatery not only serves the best shrimp in the Pacific, but is fun, fun, fun! Stop Forrest! Located oceanfront in Lahaina.
Halii Maile General Store. Don't let the name fool you! This is an award-winning restaurant, nestled in the hills of Haleakala, serving fine "Pacific Rim" cuisine in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere.
On the Big Island
Ken's House of Pancakes. Open 24 hours daily, this is the busiest restaurant in Hilo. Daily chef's specials include many local dishes with light lunches and dinners available for the health conscious.
Kona Surf Resort & Country Club. Enjoy a beautiful sunset along with a prime rib and seafood buffet. Crab legs, fresh fish and shrimp accompany a variety of salads, fruits, and desserts.
On Kauai
Charo's. Owned and operated by Charo, the well-known entertainer and guitarist, this restaurant serves fine Mexican and Continental cuisine and fresh island fish. Located on the beach in the town of Haena on Kauai's North shore. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
