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.
1. Ireh Restaurant
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
2. Art Cafe Hemingway
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
3. Ichiban Okazuya Hawaii
For scrumptious Japanese cuisine, head to this popular Maui take-out spot.2133 Kaohu St, Wailuku, HI 96793
4. Sushi Izakaya Gaku
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
5. Down The Hatch
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
6. Honi Wai Cafe
Closed Sundays and Mondays is this small country restaurant serving up sandwiches, soups, and Hawaiian dishes.17-937 Volcano Rd, Mountain View, HI 96771
7. The Saddle Room
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
8. Olive Tree Cafe
This no-frills, counter-service Mediterranean eatery in Honolulu has a BYOB policy, limited seating, and fantastic falafels. 4614 Kilauea Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816
9. Cafe Ono
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
10. Guadalajara Tacos
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
11. Rebel Kitchen
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
12. Wat Get Kitchen
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
13. Sale Pepe
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
14. The Bistro
An open-air plantation vibe and euro-Pacific rim eats make this Kauai eatery incredibly unique.2484 Keneke St, Kilauea, HI 96754
Need more Hawaii restaurant recommendations? Be sure to check out these 11 hole in the wall eateries, these 13 Hawaiian restaurants, and these 15 unassuming spots.
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