Restaurants

Best Brunch Spots in Honolulu 2026 — From Waikiki to Kaimuki

Best Restaurants on Kauai in 2026

Kauai's restaurant scene is smaller than Maui's or Oahu's, but it has standouts across the island from food trucks in Hanalei to fine dining in Poipu. Here's where to eat.

Waimea: The Big Island's Upcountry Ranching Town

Waimea sits at 2,670 feet in the saddle between Mauna Kea and the Kohala mountains — cattle country, farm-to-table restaurants, and a genuine community removed from the coast.

Best Restaurants on the Big Island in 2026

The Big Island's restaurant scene spans farm-to-table fine dining, legendary plate lunch counters, and farm stands in coffee country. Here's where to actually eat.

Best Restaurants on Maui in 2026 — From Roadside to Special Occasion

Maui's restaurant scene runs from legendary waterfront dining to plate lunch windows worth driving across the island for. Here's where to actually eat.

Paia: Maui's Coolest Small Town Has a Short Main Street and That's the Point

Paia is a one-street surf town on Maui's north shore with better food, better coffee, and better people-watching than anywhere else on the island.

Best Japanese Restaurants in Honolulu 2026

Honolulu has one of the best Japanese food scenes outside of Japan — across sushi, ramen, izakaya, and everything in between. Here's the guide.

Best Thai Food in Honolulu 2026

Honolulu has a Thai food scene that punches above what you'd expect from a mid-size city. Here are the spots worth seeking out.

Best Late Night Food on Oahu 2026

Oahu isn't a 24-hour city, but there are legitimate late-night food options if you know where to look — from 24-hour diners to ramen spots that stay open past midnight.

Best Breakfast Spots on Oahu 2026

From Portuguese sweet bread French toast to loco moco to the perfect eggs Benedict, these are Oahu's best breakfast and brunch spots for locals and visitors alike.

Best Ramen in Honolulu 2026

Honolulu has a serious ramen scene that most visitors miss. From tonkotsu to shio to late-night bowls, here's where to go.