Anna Miller's
98-115 Kaonohi Street, Aiea, HI 96701, 808-487-2421, An alternative, family owned, classic coffee shop that is open 24 hours and has an extensive menu that includes almost 100 variation of omelets, as well as pancakes, burgers, noodle soup, and homemade pies. Breakfast is served all day.
Bandito's Cantina
98-151 Pali Momi Street, Aiea, HI 96701, 808-488-8888, The layout of this sports bar and restaurant is decidedly Spanish and casually cool. They serve great Mexican dishes and frosty house margaritas daily for lunch and dinner. Many satellite TVs are inside broadcasting your favorite sports games.
Cholo's Homestyle Mexican Restaurant
66-250 Kamehameha Highway, Oahu, HI 96712, Located in Northshore Marketplace, Haleiwa, 808-637-3059, One of the best Mexican restaurants in Hawaii, this restaurant is an excellent place to enjoy fresh island fish tacos and other traditional Mexican favorites. An espresso bar is also on site and they are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Crouching Lion Inn
51-666 Kamehameha Highway, Oahu, HI 96730, Located in Kaaawa, 808-237-8511, Established for over 50 years, this local landmark restaurant is situated on the Windward Coast and has great views of the ocean. An extensive menu that includes seafood, beef dishes, sandwiches, and salads is served in a Hawaiian atmosphere daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are suggested for dinner.
Dixie Grill Bar-B-Que & Crab Shack
99-016 Kamehameha Highway, Aiea, HI 96701, Located in Pecos River Cafe Building, 808-485-2722, "The best barbecue and crab shack west of the Mississippi," this fun filled restaurant serves outstanding barbecue ribs and chicken, as well as boiled and popcorn shrimp and both soft and hard shelled crab daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining. Homemade sides such as slaw, beans, and corn on the cob complement your meal.
Elephant & Castle
98-1247 Kaahumanu Street, Aiea, HI 96701, 808-487-5591, Enjoy a taste of merry old England at this pub and restaurant that serves delicious comfort foods from Britain, complemented by ales, imported beers, and a variety of single malt scotches. A collection of 13th to 16th century British artifacts and antiques fill the pub and they are open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining plus serve breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays.
Kua Aina Sandwich
66-214 Kamehameha Highway, Oahu, HI 96712, Haleiwa, HI 96712 (North Shore Oahu), 808-637-6067, This tiny eatery is a must stop spot while driving around the island and the eatery has a few tables inside and a few more on the lanai. They are known for their huge burgers topped with cheese, bacon, salsa, and pineapple, as well as their grilled mahimahi sandwiches with fresh white meat and a homemade tartar sauce. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.
Portofino Italian Restaurant
66-250 Kamehameha Highway, Oahu, HI 96712, Kalapaki Bay, 808-637-7678, An elegant, yet casual, restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features a wood burning oven and fresh baked breads. Entrees such as pizzas, calzones, seafood, sandwiches, and pastas are on the menu and wine and beer are available to complement your meal.
Southern Swell Bar B Q and All Day Breakfast
87-070 Farrington Highway, Oahu, HI 96792, Located in Waianae, 808-306-6593, Oahu's only authentic southern style barbecue restaurant.
