The Gazebo is a small breakfast/lunch restaurant located at the Napili Shores resort hotel, overlooking the beautiful Napili Bay. Even though its location is idyllic, I personally don’t recommend the place. The Gazebo is the only breakfast and lunch restaurant in the whole area and it is very busy. I went early in the morning before the restaurant opened and I was surprised to see that there were already people standing in line. The reason I decided to go to the Gazebo was because everybody recommended it to me and especially their specialty dish – macadamia nut pancakes. So I went and I waited in line until I was seated. I got a good table with a view to Napili Bay. I ordered... [Read more]

One of my most favorite beach bars on Maui and entire Hawaii.  Read More →

Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd # 125, Honolulu, HI (808) 942-3446‎ View Map Assaggio is a popular Italian restaurant in Honolulu, located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center and since I live close to the center, I visit the restaurant once in a while. The prices there are a little higher than other Italina restaurants, such as the Old Spaghetti Factory but it is a classy restaurant. Since this is an Italian restaurant you may think they have a wide selection of pizzas to choose from, but in fact they don’t serve any pizzas there. Instead they have variety of pasta dishes with vegetables, shrimp, chicken, sea food, marinara Sauce, meat sauce and more. They also serve lasagnas with meat souse... [Read more]

I just came back from the Bubba Gump restaurant at Ala Moana Shopping Center in Honolulu. I decided to write this review while I have my experience from the restaurant still fresh. Ok, I did not go there today because I planned to. I first wanted to go to the next door Mai Tai Bar but it was crowded (recently it is always crowded when I want to go there), so I had to choose between California Pizza, Island Burgers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill and the Bubba Gump. I often times go to California Pizza, Island Burgers and Romano’s Macaroni Grill, so I decided to go to the Bubba Gump for a change. It was not my first time at Bubba Gump, but it is my first time I will write review on it. Well,... [Read more]

If you are in Waikiki and you want to eat something tasty but healthy, check out the Marie’s Health Foods café, located right behind the Planet Hollywood, and in front of the Hawaiiana Hotel. They have delicious sandwiches, wraps and shakes and the rates are between $5 to $10 per dish. The café is located in a quiet section of Waikiki and it is never crowded. So if you want to eat something healthy and relax after a long walk at Waikiki, check out the Marie’s Health Foods.  Read More →

1 Aloha Tower Dr # 1123 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 599-4877 View Map Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is located at the Honolulu Harbor at the Aloha Tower Marketplace. It is located right next to the ocean. From here you can see the coming and departing ships and enjoy beautiful ocean and sunset views (if you come in the right time for it). Sand Island, a peninsula, makes for a nice backdrop. I have been to Gordon Biersch many times already and what I like is that you can choose your own table rather than being seated by a server. If you want to sit at a nice oceanfront table, go during the week. Fridays and Saturdays are usually busy. Sometimes big groups have parties there too, so it can... [Read more]

Address: 500 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96813 View Map Restaurant Row is a popular business and entertainment center in Honolulu, Oahu. It is located on Ala Moana Blvd near Honolulu downtown. The place has several office buildings built in a circle and in the middle of it is an open area where there is a bar, food tables, palm trees, gardens, a movie theatre and of course restaurants. I used to work in that area several years ago and I happened to pass by today again – Saturday July 5th in the afternoon. Despite its name “Restaurant Row,” all the restaurants were closed but Subway! So if you wanted to eat something, you would not find anything else but a subway sandwich, where there... [Read more]

If you love food and you live in Honolulu or you visit Honolulu in June, you should not miss the Flavors of Honolulu annual festival, a three-day event that takes place at the Honolulu Civic Center Grounds, across from the Mission Houses Museum in downtown Honolulu. Yesterday, June 28, 2008, was my second visit to the Flavors of Honolulu. My first one was a year ago in June 2007. Honestly said, I was a bit disappointed by this year’s presentation. When I arrived at the festival I noticed that fewer restaurants participated in the event compared to last year. Last year there were more than 20 Oahu restaurants participating in the event, including the health food store Down to Earth, which had... [Read more]

Address: 1050 Ala Moana Blvd # 1160 Honolulu, 96814 View Map The Old Spaghetti Factory at Victoria Ward Center, Honolulu, is a very popular place in town where you can try different Italian dishes and wine. What’s very special about the Old Spaghetti Factory is the fact that the restaurant looks very fine because it is decorated with old and unique Italian furniture. But still, the prices here are affordable. The price for an entree ranges from $9 to $15, and in addition you get water, salad or soup, and warm bread with butter for FREE! Yes, all that comes to your table for free before they serve your dish. The entrance of The Old Spaghetti Factory. It is located at the end of the center... [Read more]

Address: 2270 Kalakaua Ave # 1800 Honolulu, HI 96815 View Map If you are in Waikiki and feel hungry, go to the Waikiki Food Court, which is located right across the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, near the Waikiki Theatre - in other words it is right in the heart of Waikiki. There are many food choices at the Waikiki Food Court, so it will please any appetite. A tiny new booth opened a few weeks ago and it is called La Crêpe Café. There right in front of your eyes the chef will prepare a delicious crêpe for you. There are crêpes with cheese, eggs, meats and spinach, or if you have a sweet tooth, you will for sure love the crêpes with chocolate, macadamia nuts, bananas, strawberries or... [Read more]

Address: 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, HI 96825 View Map The Greek Marina, located at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai, is a place where you can try some really good Greek food. The prices are affordable and the place is usually not crowded. Unlike many American restaurants, at the Greek Marina you can choose yourself where you want to sit, so you don’t need to wait to be seated, just pick your table and enjoy! The Greek Marina seen from the Koko Marina next to the Kona Brewing Company. There is a beautiful view to the marina and harbor. See the image below. Koko Marina Harbor behind the Kona Brewing Company Restaurant We sat at one of the tables outside and this was our view towards... [Read more]

Address: 2169 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI 96815 View Map The Ocean House Restaurant is a fine restaurant located in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach Hotel. It is right on Waikiki Beach. The atmosphere is very elegant and the personnel is very polite. They treat you with a lot of respect and they are knowledgeable about their menu. If you want a quiet evening with a nice oceanview table, this is the place to go. Although the restaurant is fine, the prices are affordable. The dinner menu features dishes from $19 to $29 and appetizers are in the range of $9-$13. Wine starts from $7 for a glass. The Ocean House Restaurant on Waikiki Beach A delicious appetizer - Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant Crostini... [Read more]

Address: 57-91 Kamehameha Hwy Kahuku, HI 96731 View Map Ola Restaurant is located at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. The restaurant is located right on the Turtle Bay beach between the hotel and Bayview Beach. Ola’s welcomes both hotel guests and visitors. Below you can see some pictures of Ola’s I took this weekend. The entrance  Read More →

And finally we arrived at the famous Kahuku Shrimp track - Giovanni’s Truly some of the best shrimp I have ever had! Every time I am on the North Shore of Oahu, I stop by. I also signed it Lunch tables We are ordering one lemon & butter shrimp and one garlic shrimp (scampi). Mmmmm… yammy! Giovanni’s restrooms are right behind this building.  Read More →

This morning I passed by the Ala Moana Food Court and I saw they now offer Internet access and printing services. So if you want to check your email after or before you eat, you can do that there now. By the way, the Food Court in Ala Moana Center is a very popular eating place. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinners. There are many food choice from Eastern to Western to Italian and delicious sandwiches and salads. Prices for a food plate start from $5 and up. But most of them are in the range between $7 and $10. If you plan to go on Sunday make sure you go early because they close at 7pm.  Read More →

Address: 2169 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI 96815 View Map The Shore Bird beach bar and restaurant is located in the Outrigger Reef on the Beach hotel at the western end of Waikiki, near the Sheraton and Halekulani hotels and Fort DeRussy Park. This is a great place to go and chill with friends. The Shore Bird is located directly on Waikiki Beach, so you can see the ocean from almost every table. There is live music every evening, mainly light rock and pop and sometimes authentic Hawaiian music, but not always. Although I really love this place, I don’t like the fact that they don’t have more authentic Hawaiian or slack key guitar music. When you imagine having a drink on the beach of Waikiki... [Read more]