Try the macnut sauce at Boots & Kimo's. Try to get there early as there are long lines. Located at: 151 Hekili St
Kailua, HI 96734
Hula Grill offers nice views of the ocean and has a pretty good breakfast menu. They offer half off mimosas during brunch. Located at: 2335 Kalakaua Ave #203, Honolulu, HI 96815
Lunch/Dinner
Giovanni's started operating out of a converted 1953 bread truck. It serves delicious shrimp plates and garlic covered hot dogs. The original shrimp truck is in Kahuku. For less crowds, visit the location at: 66-472 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Kona Brewing Company is one of favorite places to eat and drink. You can mix beers. (Ask for the almond joy or the waipa.) Enjoy the view of the marina. Located at: Koko Marina Shopping Center, 7192 Kalanianole Highway, Honolulu, HI 96825
Moku Kitchen describes itself as a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Everything is good. But try the banana pie. Located at: 660 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813
Dessert
Established in 1951 as a grocery store, it now serves home made "shave ice" daily. Try the rainbow with ice cream on the bottom of the shave ice. Located at: 66-087 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream and Dessert serves mochi ice cream. Located at: 1010 University Ave B4, Honolulu, HI 96826
Drinks
Duke's a popular place to grab a drink, and it is right on Waikiki Beach. Located at: Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, 2335 Kalakaua Ave #116, Honolulu, HI 96815
A gastropub with good food and a nice selection of beer and whiskeys. Located at: 1936 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Try a local-style omelette or some guava pancakes at Cinnamon's. Try and arrive early. There will be a line. Located at: 315 Uluniu Street, Kailua, HI 96734
Visit Family Roots Cafe and order a yummy acai bowl. Located at: 2153 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Haleiwa Joes in Kaneohe has a beautiful view of a fish pond and the mountains. The prime rib is popular. Open for dinner and brunch. Located at: 46-336 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Lucky Belly has delicious ramen bowls and hibiscus lemonade. Located at: 50 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Orchids, located in the beautiful and upscale Halekulani hotel, is a casually elegant, oceanfront restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as Sunday Brunch. Located at: 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu, HI 96815
Nico's is a waterside restaurant next to the fish market that serves locally sourced seafood. Try the furikake ahi. Located at: 1129 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Leonard's has been a local fixture since 1952 and is known for its sugary malasadas (Portuguese donuts). Located at: 933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
A craft-beer bar & eatery with 25+ rotating taps, 250+ bottled choices & a creative pub-grub menu. While currently closed, it is supposed to reopen in Kakaako.
One of my favorite pubs that has a nice selection of beers and tapas. This place is also owned by the owners of Real. Located at: 3441 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Diamond Head Market and Grill has the best blueberry cream cheese scones around. They also serve delicious cakes and lunch. 3158 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Cafe Kaila serves hearty breakfast favorites such as French toast & breakfast quesadillas. Located at: Market City Shopping Center, 2919 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96816 [keep in mind this place has long lines]
Roy's is one of my favorite restaurants to go for a nice dinner. It serves Asian and Hawaiian fusion food. There are locations in Waikiki, Hawaii Kai, and Ko Olina.
Rotating restaurant known for its 360-degree island views offers cocktails & delicious Pacific Rim cuisine. Located at: 2270 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Alan Wong's is an upscale restaurant that describes itself as a culinary studio experimenting with new flavors and new ideas. It has won many accolades and is allegedly former President Obama's favorite restaurant. Located at: 1857 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96826
Uncle's located right across from Nico's is a sit-down restaurant that serves delicious, fresh seafood. This a great spot for a nice seafood dinner. Located at: 1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817
Grab a gigantic hula pie (pictured) at Hula Grill or Duke's Waikiki. Located at: 2335 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815
Maui Brewing Co. has an Oahu location. The space is huge and the restaurant can usually accommodate large parties. Located at: 2300 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Tchin Tchin Bar is a cute bar in Chinatown that offers a decent selection of wines. Located at: 39 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817