Oahu Drive Guide Dining Guide

South Oahu:

California Pizza Kitchen Waikiki (Waikiki Map, B-7) (924-2000). Located at Center of Waikiki, 2284 Kalakaua Ave., next to the Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel. Deliciously innovative pizza, pasta and salad are offered for seated dining or takeout. Also in Ala Moana Shopping Center (Map 1, D-14) 941-7715.

Hard Rock Café (Map 1, D-15 or Map 2, B-1) (955-7383), which features great food, cool merchandise and legendary memorabilia. Merchandise hours are 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., the bar until 12:30 a.m. Located on the corner of Kapiolani Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue.

Kua Aina Sandwich Ward Centre (Map 1, E-12) (591-9133). Located in Honolulu, at the entrance to Ward Center. Best burgers in the state, as well as gourmet sandwiches and homemade french fries.

Kuhio Beach Grill (Waikiki Map, C-11) (921-5171) Located on the ground floor of the Kealohilani Tower at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, 2552 Kalakaua Avenue. Internationally flavored dining is enhanced by an indoor-outdoor tropical setting, which puts diners in the perfect mood for a leisurely dining experience. The international buffets include prime rib, a Chef Action Station, salad bar and delicious crab legs (Friday and Saturday). With special children's prices and early-bird seating (5 to 6:30 p.m.), value is at a premium. Reservations and credit cards are accepted. Whether its Pacific Rim specialties or your favorite continental cuisine, you're sure to find lots to please your palate.

Outback Steakhouse Waikiki (Map 1, E-15) (951-6274). With four restaurants on Oahu and five more on Neighbor Islands, you can kick back, relax and enjoy the chicken, lamb, seafood and fresh local fish of the highest quality. There's also a selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Go Outback Tonight.”

East Oahu:

California Pizza Kitchen Kahala Mall (Map 2, C-4) 737-9446. Deliciously innovative pizza, pasta and salad are offered for seated dining or takeout.

Haleiwa Joe's at Haiku Gardens (Map 3, D-6) (247-6671), 46-336 Haiku Road, Kaneohe. Open-air dining overlooking lush, tropical Haiku Gardens. Delicious Pacific Rim seafood, prime rib and tropical drinks. Open for dinner, Sunday brunch and weddings.

Kona Brewing Co. (Map 2, D-10) (394-5662). Located at the Koko Marina Shopping Center, this waterfront restaurant serves innovative entrées featuring local beef and fish, gourmet pizzas and handcrafted beers. Open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Live music Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Learn more at www.KonaBrewingCo.com

Outback Steakhouse Hawaii Kai (Map 2, D-10) (396-7576). With four restaurants on Oahu and five more on Neighbor Islands, you can kick back, relax and enjoy the chicken, lamb, seafood and fresh local fish of the highest quality. There's also a selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Go Outback Tonight.”

Teddy's Bigger Burgers in the Koko Marina Shopping Center (Map 2, D-10) (394-9100). Teddy uses only 100-percent fresh-chilled ground chuck (no fillers or binders). Burgers are pattied by hand daily and always char-broiled to order. “Super Sauce” is Teddy's own sweet and tangy creation, not the usual Thousand Island dressing. Teddy's teriyaki sauce is a traditional recipe made from scratch. All produce and buns are the highest quality and are delivered fresh daily.

North Oahu:

The Ali'i Luau at Polynesian Cultural Center Laie (Map 4, B-6) (293-3333). The Ali'i Luau recreates the royal ceremony of ancient luaus-including the traditional custom of roasting a pig in an imu, the Hawaiian word for fire pit. Upon arrival, you'll receive a complimentary orchid lei greeting. Afterward, natives representing King Kamehameha and his court offer an ancestral welcome of song and dance. Guests are also serenaded by premier Hawaiian entertainers while enjoying melt-in-your-mouth pork and other Hawaiian cuisine.

Cholo's Homestyle Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar (Map 5, Haleiwa Inset, B-6) (637-3059). North Shore Marketplace, Haleiwa. A wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes is available in generous portions at great prices. Daily specials include fajitas, chile rellenos and fresh fish tacos. Adding to the festive atmosphere, whether dining inside or on the patio, are Mexican art and handcrafts that are for sale. Cholo's accepts major credit cards. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The bar is open till 11 p.m.

Grass Skirt Grill (Map 5, B-6) (637-HULA). Famous for fresh-grilled Hawaiian fish, delivered from Haleiwa Harbor daily. Grass Skirt Grill has reinvented the plate lunch, served with brown or white rice and fresh salad items grown nearby. Plate choices include grilled fish, teriyaki chicken, pork and scampi-style shrimp. All sauces are made from scratch. Burgers and a few vegetarian choices, too. Family and sandy feet are welcomed. Takeout available. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Haleiwa Joe's (Map 5, Haleiwa Inset, B-6) (637-8005), 66-011 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. Oceanfront outside dining at Haleiwa's favorite restaurant. Delicious Pacific Rim seafood, steaks, sandwiches, exotic salads. Friendly service, big portions, reasonable prices. Sandy feet? No problem.

Jameson's by the Sea (Map 5, Haleiwa Inset, A-6) (637-4336), 62-540 Kamehameha Highway. Salmon pâté, poached opakapaka with garlic hollandaise, baked stuffed shrimp. Breakfast Saturday and Sunday only. Lunch and dinner daily.

Kua Aina Sandwich Haleiwa (Map 5, Haleiwa Inset, B-6) (637-6067). After 30 years of hole-in-the-wall fame, Kua Aina has a brand-new, larger restaurant at 66-160 Kamehameha Highway, adjacent to Malama Market, under the Big Tree. Same great food: best burgers in the state, as well as gourmet sandwiches and homemade french fries. Parking in the rear.

Sharks Cove Grill (Map 5, C-9) (638-8300). 59-712 Kamehameha Highway. Chef Jacque Rarick redefines fast food, using only fresh, locally grown North Shore products and sauces specially blended for each dish. The protein smoothie of banana, peanut butter and vanilla soy milk is simply delicious. Pesto skewered shrimp or fresh ahi plates are visual and taste pleasures. Enjoy the covered patio overlooking Sharks Cove, in the heart of big-surf country. Shoes optional, sunset free. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wi-Fi available. Visit sharkscovegrill.com

Spaghettini (Map 5, Haleiwa Inset, B-6) (637-0104). 66-200 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa. Featuring New York-style pizza, making its own dough and sauces. Choose from 12 varieties by the slice or custom-order your favorite pie. Also featuring 13 fabulous pasta dishes, with sauces made from scratch. Homemade lasagna, salads, real buffalo chicken wings, pupus and sandwiches. Complete menu available for takeout, or dine in on the roadside lanai. Japanese menu available. Plenty of free parking. Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Teddy's Bigger Burgers in Kailua (Map 3, B-9) (262-0820). Teddy uses only 100-percent fresh-chilled ground chuck (no fillers or binders). Burgers are pattied by hand daily and always char-broiled to order. “Super Sauce” is Teddy's own sweet and tangy creation, not the usual Thousand Island dressing. Teddy's teriyaki sauce is a traditional recipe made from scratch. All produce and buns are the highest quality and are delivered fresh daily.

Central Oahu:

Anna Miller's (Map 6, B-9) (487-2421), an Island tradition since 1973, is one of Hawaii's most popular restaurants, known for friendly service, great food and 31 varieties of homemade pies. Located just minutes away from the Arizona Memorial, Aloha Swap Meet and Waikele Premium Outlets. Open 24/7 for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Bravo Restaurant (Map 6, B-9) (487-5544) located just downstairs from Anna Millers, is a family Italian restaurant with pasta made fresh daily. Watch Bravo's cooks prepare gourmet pizzas, fettuccini alfredo, eggplant parmigiana, shrimp scampi, crispy calamari and 30 other authentic dishes in their display kitchen. Lots of free parking for these award-winning restaurants.

California Pizza Kitchen Pearl City (Map 6, B-9) 487-7741. Deliciously innovative pizza, pasta and salad are offered for seated dining or takeout.

Outback Steakhouse Waipio (Map 6, C-7) (671-7200). With four restaurants on Oahu and five more on Neighbor Islands, you can kick back, relax and enjoy the chicken, lamb, seafood and fresh local fish of the highest quality. There's also a selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Go Outback Tonight.”

West Oahu:

Germaine's Luau (Map 7 Inset, E-3) (949-6626). It's on the beach, and hotel pickup is included. All-you-can-eat, multi-course Hawaiian/American buffet. Spectacular Polynesian entertainment. Site of one of the very best luaus in the Hawaiian Islands.

Outback Steakhouse Kapolei (Map 7, D-3) (674-1300). With four restaurants on Oahu and five more on Neighbor Islands, you can kick back, relax and enjoy the chicken, lamb, seafood and fresh local fish of the highest quality. There's also a selection of thick, juicy steaks. Whatever it takes, “Go Outback Tonight.”

Paradise Cove Luau (Map 7 Inset, D-2) (842-5911). Twelve beach-front acres come alive with breathtaking sunsets. Enjoy Island games and crafts, a luau feast and the magnificent Hawaiian revue. Hotel pickup included. Paradise Cove-one of Hawaii's best luaus. Call for reservations.

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