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Consolidated HNL/Honolulu/Waikiki/Oahu Restaurants & Bars Thread
Feb 16, 2015, 2:02 pm
#451
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What are some good places to eat? I've got the Original Pancake House, Rainbow Drive-In, Helena's Hawaiian food, Ono Seafood all on my list. Anything else in particular that I need to try? Note: I'm not a picky eater so any suggestion would do. 
Just to add, I'll be going solo.
Just to add, I'll be going solo.
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Feb 22, 2015, 1:07 pm
#452
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Location: Milwaukee, WI
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La Mariana Sailing Club Restaurant?
http://www.lamarianasailingclub.com/?page_id=80
This place bills itself as the last of the original Tiki bars from old Honolulu. Any reviews?
This place bills itself as the last of the original Tiki bars from old Honolulu. Any reviews?
Jul 10, 2015, 5:31 pm
#453
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 643
Surprise Wedding Anniversary 9/15
Hello. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about "Chef Chai" or "Lung Fung Chinese?" I seen them on Living Social.
Jul 16, 2015, 10:43 pm
#454
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: HNL <-> BOS
Posts: 382
I haven't had full dinner service at his restaurant so can't comment on any aspects of the service. But a good friend of mine recently went for a celebration and had great things to say about it! He also comes out to check on his tables sometimes so you know he takes pride in his restaurant/work.
Jul 22, 2015, 9:54 pm
#455
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Location: Over the Bay Bridge, CA
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Any recent comments regarding Town Restaurant in Honolulu?
Jul 22, 2015, 11:13 pm
#456
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
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Jul 23, 2015, 9:41 am
#458
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Aug 2, 2015, 1:41 pm
#459
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Town was great. Great (and fun) service, very good food, totally accessible and reasonable wine list. We did our own tasting menu (shared 5 things) instead of their set tasting menu. I'd return without hesitation.
Aug 25, 2015, 6:00 pm
#460
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 643
Can't say anything about Lung Fung but I have had several sampling items from Chef Chai and they are pretty tasty iirc. Chef Chai is a famous local chef of Thai descent so you will get local flavors with Asian flavors in many of the dishes.
I haven't had full dinner service at his restaurant so can't comment on any aspects of the service. But a good friend of mine recently went for a celebration and had great things to say about it! He also comes out to check on his tables sometimes so you know he takes pride in his restaurant/work.
I haven't had full dinner service at his restaurant so can't comment on any aspects of the service. But a good friend of mine recently went for a celebration and had great things to say about it! He also comes out to check on his tables sometimes so you know he takes pride in his restaurant/work.
May 25, 2016, 5:49 pm
#461
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,369
Hawaiian/fusion - like Roy's but cheaper pls!
I'm looking for a sit-down place with food/menu just like Roy's, but cheaper. Would love to have Nalo greens then a plate of fusion appetizer samplers, followed by nice Hawaiian/Asian-inspired seafood plate. Just like Roy's! However, Roy's easily comes to $100 + tax/tip for 2 adults (without drinks).
I'm looking for a nice place that's ~2/3 (or less) Roy's price. Hopefully within 15min drive from Waikiki. Been to the new full-service version of Nico's at pier 38 and that's the type of price point I'm looking for, but their food is not quite as interesting, extensive or fusion.
I'd appareciate any suggestions!
I'm looking for a nice place that's ~2/3 (or less) Roy's price. Hopefully within 15min drive from Waikiki. Been to the new full-service version of Nico's at pier 38 and that's the type of price point I'm looking for, but their food is not quite as interesting, extensive or fusion.
I'd appareciate any suggestions!
May 25, 2016, 7:55 pm
#462
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: UA/HH/Marriott Gold
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I'm looking for a sit-down place with food/menu just like Roy's, but cheaper. Would love to have Nalo greens then a plate of fusion appetizer samplers, followed by nice Hawaiian/Asian-inspired seafood plate. Just like Roy's! However, Roy's easily comes to $100 + tax/tip for 2 adults (without drinks).
I'm looking for a nice place that's ~2/3 (or less) Roy's price. Hopefully within 15min drive from Waikiki. Been to the new full-service version of Nico's at pier 38 and that's the type of price point I'm looking for, but their food is not quite as interesting, extensive or fusion.
I'd appareciate any suggestions!
I'm looking for a nice place that's ~2/3 (or less) Roy's price. Hopefully within 15min drive from Waikiki. Been to the new full-service version of Nico's at pier 38 and that's the type of price point I'm looking for, but their food is not quite as interesting, extensive or fusion.
I'd appareciate any suggestions!
May 25, 2016, 8:33 pm
#463
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Let's forget appetizer. How about <$35 total for salad + entree (eg, seafood entree under $30).
May 26, 2016, 8:02 am
#464
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Location: USA
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Roy's Eating House 1849 is opening on the roof level of the new Waikiki International Market Place in August. We ate at his "Eating House" on Kauai and it's less formal and less expensive than the traditional Roy's. Food and service was excellent.
Jun 2, 2016, 6:43 pm
#465
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
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Okay thanks, I'll have to check it out next time. Just got back from HNL. We had a strict budget which got wiped out by snorkeling tour. So we couldn't have a single fancy meal on this trip.
