The Hawaiian Islands are home to beautiful beaches, majestic mountain peaks, active volcanoes, and mouthwatering restaurants, many of which fly under the radar. From Mediterranean restaurants on Oahu and American eats on Kauai to Maui taco joints and Big Island patios, these 14 restaurants are positively scrumdiddlyumptious.
- Ireh Restaurant
Ireh Restaurant/Yelp
Cin T./Yelp Located in the McCully shopping center is this often overlooked Korean eatery serving up incredible noodle dishes and Kimchee fried rice that is positively mouthwatering. 911 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Art Cafe Hemingway
Leilani B./Yelp
Mona W./Yelp This Hemingway-themed restaurant filled with art in Kapa’a is known for serving up the best quiches, cakes and specialty coffee around. 4-1495 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
- Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii
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Jandee F./Yelp For scrumptious Japanese cuisine, head to this popular Maui take-out spot.2133 Kaohu St, Wailuku, HI 96793
- Sushi Izakaya Gaku
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David C./Yelp This traditional Japanese sushi spot may not be as popular as other Japanese eateries in Honolulu, but that doesn’t mean getting a table here is easy without a reservation. 1329 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Down The Hatch
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Myka P./Yelp An iconic Maui watering hole, Down The Hatch is the place to go on Front Street for fresh fish. Be sure to order the Lava Lava Shrimp, as well as the mouthwatering Mermaid Fries.658 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761
- Honi Wai Cafe
Honi Wai Cafe/Yelp
Cass K./Yelp Closed Sundays and Mondays is this small country restaurant serving up sandwiches, soups, and Hawaiian dishes.17-937 Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771
- The Saddle Room
Kaleb A./Yelp
Maia C./Yelp For a stellar burger in a laid-back atmosphere, head to The Saddle Room, an under the radar dive bar in Waimea.4491 Halepule Rd, Waimea, HI 96796
- Olive Tree Cafe
Ella H./Yelp
Jeremy M./Yelp This no-frills, counter-service Mediterranean eatery in Honolulu has a BYOB policy, limited seating, and fantastic falafels. 4614 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
- Cafe Ono
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Lucero G./Yelp This Volcano eatery is known for its gorgeous outdoor space and colorful plating, as well as stellar vegetarian food and incredible coffee. 3834, 19-3834 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785
- Guadalajara Tacos
Hayde C./Yelp
Julia L./Yelp This Maui taco joint is the epitome of under the radar, and is well worth a visit if you’re craving tacos in Kihei.1784 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
- Rebel Kitchen
Gabriela B./Yelp
William B./Yelp For a laid-back meal on Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast, head to Rebel Kitchen, a spot known for mouthwatering American eats, pupus, and a lilikoi cheesecake. 79-7399 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750
- Wat Get Kitchen
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Emi H./Yelp This Waipahu lunch spot is one of the best - and perhaps only - places to get scrumptious Puerto Rican food in Hawaii. 94-752C Hikimoe St, Waipahu, HI 96797
- Sale Pepe
Kelli S./Yelp
Huilin D./Yelp This Italian Bistro located in the Old Lahaina Center is known for their rotating menu of pastas and brick-oven pizzas.878 Front St #7,8, Lahaina, HI 96761
- The Bistro
The Bistro/Yelp
The Bistro/Yelp An open-air plantation vibe and euro-Pacific rim eats make this Kauai eatery incredibly unique.2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, HI 96754
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Ireh Restaurant/Yelp
Cin T./Yelp
Located in the McCully shopping center is this often overlooked Korean eatery serving up incredible noodle dishes and Kimchee fried rice that is positively mouthwatering. 911 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96814
Leilani B./Yelp
Mona W./Yelp
This Hemingway-themed restaurant filled with art in Kapa’a is known for serving up the best quiches, cakes and specialty coffee around. 4-1495 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa, HI 96746
Peter D./Yelp
Jandee F./Yelp
For scrumptious Japanese cuisine, head to this popular Maui take-out spot.2133 Kaohu St, Wailuku, HI 96793
David C./Yelp
This traditional Japanese sushi spot may not be as popular as other Japanese eateries in Honolulu, but that doesn’t mean getting a table here is easy without a reservation. 1329 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814
Todd S./Yelp
Myka P./Yelp
An iconic Maui watering hole, Down The Hatch is the place to go on Front Street for fresh fish. Be sure to order the Lava Lava Shrimp, as well as the mouthwatering Mermaid Fries.658 Front St, Lahaina, HI 96761
Honi Wai Cafe/Yelp
Cass K./Yelp
Closed Sundays and Mondays is this small country restaurant serving up sandwiches, soups, and Hawaiian dishes.17-937 Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771
Kaleb A./Yelp
Maia C./Yelp
For a stellar burger in a laid-back atmosphere, head to The Saddle Room, an under the radar dive bar in Waimea.4491 Halepule Rd, Waimea, HI 96796
Ella H./Yelp
Jeremy M./Yelp
This no-frills, counter-service Mediterranean eatery in Honolulu has a BYOB policy, limited seating, and fantastic falafels. 4614 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
Sandeep D./Yelp
Lucero G./Yelp
This Volcano eatery is known for its gorgeous outdoor space and colorful plating, as well as stellar vegetarian food and incredible coffee. 3834, 19-3834 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785
Hayde C./Yelp
Julia L./Yelp
This Maui taco joint is the epitome of under the radar, and is well worth a visit if you’re craving tacos in Kihei.1784 S Kihei Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
Gabriela B./Yelp
William B./Yelp
For a laid-back meal on Hawaii Island’s Kona Coast, head to Rebel Kitchen, a spot known for mouthwatering American eats, pupus, and a lilikoi cheesecake. 79-7399 Hawaii Belt Rd, Kealakekua, HI 96750
Angela C./Yelp
Emi H./Yelp
This Waipahu lunch spot is one of the best - and perhaps only - places to get scrumptious Puerto Rican food in Hawaii. 94-752C Hikimoe St, Waipahu, HI 96797
Kelli S./Yelp
Huilin D./Yelp
This Italian Bistro located in the Old Lahaina Center is known for their rotating menu of pastas and brick-oven pizzas.878 Front St #7,8, Lahaina, HI 96761
The Bistro/Yelp
An open-air plantation vibe and euro-Pacific rim eats make this Kauai eatery incredibly unique.2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, HI 96754
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