Baku Waikiki is an elegant restaurant featuring Japanese cuisine at the International Market Place. It’s got a fancy, classy feel, but with an eclectic decor that provides an amusing touch to the experience. Read more
With the expansion of Kapolei’s shopping and dining options, a sister restaurant to Duck Butt, DB Grill, opened last year at Kapolei Commons. Read more
Opened just last fall, Appetito has a style that is consistent with much of the rest of recent development in Waikiki — a touch more class and elegance, but still with a relaxed atmosphere suitable for both an international and local crowd. Read more
If you’ve ever looked around Chinatown, you probably know about Hank’s Cafe on Nuuanu Avenue. Read more
This weekend brings the culmination of Pow! Wow! Hawaii frenzy in Kakaako, and Bevy is right in the middle of the action. Read more
Yakitori Hachibei is a refreshing blend of elegant intimacy and energetic atmosphere. Read more
Duke’s Lane Market & Eatery is a clean, attractive spot, with full-service restaurant Basalt holding down pride of placement. Read more
Pitch Sports Bar Hawaii, on the second floor of the Salt complex in Kakaako, is one of the newer additions to the neighborhood, opening in November. Read more
Growler USA has everything needed for a good pau hana experience: Good beer, decent food, discounts and a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere. Read more
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Tropics Tap House was a lively gathering spot for the college crowd at Puck’s Alley in Moiliili until it closed in March. The bar resurfaced as Tropics Ale House Kakaako in October at the corner of Queen and Cooke streets. Read more
A roundup of the 2017’s happy-hour highlights by TGIF staff. Read more
BLT Market is a stylish, out-of-the-way restaurant, placed on the lobby floor of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach on the town side of Waikiki. During happy hour, it’s a sweet spot for rising above the fray of the streets below and enjoying a “living is easy” vibe. Read more
As befitting a spot called Stage, there are dramatic — and tasty — changes in play at the Stage Lounge & Bar. Read more
The Street’s lead bartender Andrew Woodley will square off against Stripsteak’s Mundo Delgado in the International Market Place’s monthly FoodFight! competition. Read more
On Kauai, if you ask around for a good pizza joint, you might well be steered to Brick Oven Pizza in Kapaa. The operation expanded to Oahu a while back and recently added a fourth venue on the island at Ward Village. Read more
Tamura’s is a longtime retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, island-style pupu and high-end cigars. The family-owned business has branched out into restaurants and bars, first with The Edge in Kaimuki and now with The Row Bar by Tamura’s at Waterfront Plaza. Read more
Nomu, the bar at Waikiki Yokocho, is an entree to all of the possibilities that this underground “gourmet alley” provides. During happy hour, the bar offers basic pleasures and serves as a good first stop before exploring other eateries. Read more
The Counter has long been an outlet that’s eager to serve you your way, and they’ve also made changes to keep diners interested. Read more
Good food, a friendly vibe and plentiful parking are all reasons for repeat visits to Restaurant 604 near the Arizona Memorial. Read more
If you want good — no, let’s say great — sake at a fair price, the place to go is Sakura Terrace on South King Street in Makiki. Read more
The new Tokoname Sushi Bar & Restaurant at the bottom of Waialae Avenue is a pleasant surprise — it’s spacious with a Zen atmosphere. Read more
