Oʻahu — where to eat

Tiki-hut surf 'n' turf across from Kailua Beach Park since 1962.

Kailua's beloved breakfast — guava chiffon and red velvet pancakes since 1985.

Beachfront institution at the Outrigger — hula pie, Duke's legacy, and Waikīkī surf views.

The original North Shore shrimp truck — scampi plates from the graffiti-covered landmark since 1993.

Harbor-view seafood grill beside the Anahulu bridge — fresh catch and North Shore sunsets.

James Beard America's Classic since 1946 — pipikaula short ribs, kalua pig, and laulau done right.

Three generations of Hawaiian food since 1947 — kalua pig, squid lūʻau, and modern riffs in Kakaʻako.

Fresh island fish and live music upstairs from Duke's, overlooking Waikīkī Beach.

The malasada landmark since 1952 — hot, sugar-rolled, and filled to order.

Fresh sanuki udon pulled and boiled before your eyes — Waikīkī's famous (and worth-it) line.

Haleʻiwa's iconic shave ice stand since 1951 — rainbow ice worth the line.

Harborfront fish market and grill at the auction pier — furikake ahi and fish & chips off the boats.

Made-to-order poke bowls that set the Honolulu standard — Kapahulu's essential stop.

The classic Kapahulu plate-lunch drive-in since 1961 — mixed plates, loco moco, and slush floats.

Chinatown's celebrated Vietnamese kitchen — pho French dip, brilliant cocktails, and family soul.