A tantalizing list of foods to eat in Waikiki. Waikiki is at the heart of the island’s dining scene with over 350 eateries. Discover more than fifty ideas for unforgettable sustenance within a 10-minute radius of Waikiki, Honolulu, Oahu.
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some of these foods may not be available. Please contact the business directly for up to date information.
1. Acai Bowls
From The Sunrise Shack Waikiki.
2. Blueberry & Cream Cheese Scone
3. Cheese & Charcuterie
From Island Vintage Wine Bar at Royal Hawaiian Center.
Dean & Deluca at Ritz Carlton Residences Waikiki Beach.
4. Cheeseburgers
From Cheeseburgers in Paradise on Kalakaua Avenue.
5. Cheesecake
From The Cheesecake Factory at Royal Hawaiian Center.
6. Cinnamon Roll
From Cinnabon at Ala Moana Center.
7. Coconut Shrimp
From Tiki’s Grill & Bar at Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel.
8. Craft Pizza
From Appetito Craft Pizza & Wine Bar at OHANA East Hotel.
9. Dairy-Free Banana Soft Serve
From Banan Waikiki Beach Shack.
10. Deluxe Sushi
From Doraku Waikiki in Royal Hawaiian Center.
11. Dole Whip
From Lawson Station by Moana Surfrider resort.
12. Duck Pancakes
From Morimoto Asia at Alohilani Resort.
13. Dukkah-Dusted Avo Toast
From Tucker & Bevvy at Park Shore Hotel or Hyatt Regency.
14. Empanadas
From Mami’s Empanadas food truck on Cartright Road.
15. Family Fish Feast
From Mahina & Sun’s at The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club.
16. Fish & Chips
From Paia Fish Market on Kuhio Avenue.
17. Fish Taco’s
From Duke’s Waikiki at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.
18. French-inspired Prix Fixe
From Paris Waikiki.
19. Fresh Ahi Poke
From Coco Cove on Kalakaua Avenue.
20. Fresh Salad Sandwiches
From Pai’s Deli at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.
21. Garlic Shrimp
From Island Country Markets at Ritz Carlton Residences.
22. Guava Chiffon Pancakes
From Cinnamon’s at the Ilikai.
23. Gyoza & Ramen
From Goma Tei at International Market Place or Momosan at Alohilani Resort.
24. Hawaii Plate Lunch
From Rainbow Drive-In in Kapahulu.
25. Hawaiian Shave Ice
From Island Vintage Shave Ice in a hut outside Royal Hawaiian Center.
26. High-End Thai Food
From Noi Thai at Royal Hawaiian Center.
27. Homemade Sorbet
From Henry’s Place on Beach Walk (Calamansi Lime is our favorite flavor).
28. Hot Haupia or Taro Pies
From McDonald’s in Hawaii (search the zip 96815 for locations).
29. Hula Pie
From Duke’s Waikiki at Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort.
30. Lady M Mille Crepes
From Waikiki Tea House on Beach Walk.
31. La Tour Macaroons
From Beachwalk Cafe.
32. Loco Moco
From Basalt at Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery.
33. Malasadas (Portuguese Donuts)
From Leonard’s Bakery on Kapahulu Avenue.
34. Maui Caramacs
From ABC Stores, Longs Drugs and most convenience stores.
35. Mochi Donuts
From Modo Hawaii inside Mitsuwa Marketplace at International Market Place.
36. Native Hawaiian Food
From Haili’s Hawaiian Food on Kapahulu Avenue.
37. Ono Beef Burger
From Ono’s Burger Bar at Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery.
38. Pineapple Coconut Almond Croissant
From Kona Coffee Purveyors on Kuhio Avenue.
39. Pink Snowball
From Royal Hawaiian Bakery at The Royal Hawaiian.
40. Round Table Pizza
From Giovanni Pastrami on Lewers Street.
41. Saimin
ZipMin from Zippy’s Kahala.
42. Seafood Platter
From Herringbone Waikiki on the Grand Lanai at International Market Place.
43. Seared Scallops Sliders
44. Shaka-Boom
From Koroko Cafe in Paina Lanai Food Court at Royal Hawaiian Center.
45. SPAM Musubi
From Musubi & Bento IYASUME on Seaside Avenue.
46. Superior Steak
From D.K. Steakhouse at Waikiki Beach Marriott or Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Waikiki.
47. Taco Tuesday
From Buho Cocina y Cantina atop Waikiki Shopping Plaza.
48. Teppanyaki
From Tanaka of Tokyo West, Central, and East Waikiki.
49. The Beach BBQ
Every Friday night at the Barefoot Beach Cafe.
50. Tonkatsu
From Tonkatsu Ginza Barin.
51. Tropical Hot Dogs
From Hula Dog Kuhio food truck on Kuhio Avenue.
52. Yum Cha (Dim Sum)
From Tim Ho Wan in Royal Hawaiian Center.
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