Buffet 100 1050 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814, Located at Ward Warehouse, 808-591-8199, Home of the "International Chinese Buffet," this unique buffet restaurant offers a rotating menu and themed buffet nights, such as a seafood buffet on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and a brunch is served on the weekends. 

Planet Hollywood 2155 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, 808-924-7877, This family oriented restaurant has a flashy Hollywood decor and offers an all-American menu which includes burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, and fajitas. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and live entertainment is provided nightly. more... 

Indigo 1121 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817, 808-521-2900, This trendy restaurant is known for their signature Eurasian cuisine and features wicker furnishings and a charming lanai. Specialties such as Mongolian lamb chops, crispy wontons stuffed with goat cheese, and Szechuan peppered beef loin are on the menu. They are open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays and Mondays. more... 

Dixie Grill Bar-B-Que & Crab Shack 404 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-596-8359, Honolulu's place for barbecue, this Southern inspired eatery has specialties such as smoked barbecue chicken, baby back ribs, and campfire steak on their menu, as well as whole Dungeness crab, fried catfish, and okra. Save room for the mouthwatering Georgia peach cobbler. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

L&L Drive-Inn 4618 Kilauea Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, Located at Kahala Mall Shopping Center, 808-732-4042, Known for their great barbecue, this unique restaurant serves delicious Asian-American and Hawaiian style barbecue plates such as chicken katsu, beef curry, and seafood mix plates. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for lunch only. more... 

Palomino Euro Bistro 66 Queen Street Mezzanine, Honolulu, HI 96813, 808-528-2400, A beautifully decorated bistro that overlooks the Honolulu Harbor and features an extensive continental and Mediterranean menu that includes French, Spanish, and Italian cuisines. A 50 foot marble and mahogany bar is also on site that offers a large selection of imported beer, as well as a substantial wine list. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. 

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813, Located at Aloha Tower Marketplace, 808-599-4877, The first brewpub in Hawaii, this brewery restaurant overlooks Honolulu Harbor and offers an upscale, imaginative, and interesting menu of American cuisine with an island twist. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Hard Rock Cafe 1837 Kapiolani Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96826, 808-955-7383, Featuring rock-and-roll memorabilia along with surfboards and aloha shirts for local color, this well known cafe offers a menu with a unique Hawaiian flavor including their signature Ahi sandwich and two fresh catches of the day. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Maple Garden 909 Isenberg Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, 808-941-6641, This popular Szechuan restaurant has specialties such as spicy Mandarin dishes, eggplant in a tantalizing hot garlic sauce, lobster in black bean sauce, smoked Szechuan duck, and vegetarian dishes on the menu. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

3660 On the Rise 3660 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, 808-737-1177, Specializing in innovative Euro-Island cuisine, this restaurant features a menu full of Island style, European, and Pacific Rim cuisine served in a warm, casual dining environment. They are open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner only; closed on Mondays. more... 

Pacific Cafe Oahu, A 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814, Located on Upper Level of Ward Center, 808-593-0035, A delightful blend of Asian, Mediterranean, and Indian cuisines combined with Hawaiian homegrown ingredients is served at this high-end restaurant that features specialties on the menu such as wood-fired goat cheese pizzas, fresh fish carpaccio, blackened ahi with hearts of palm, and seafood bouillabaisse. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. 

Chef Mavro 1969 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, 808-944-4714, A fusion of Provencal French and Nouveau Hawaiian cuisines is served at this high-end bistro Tuesday through Sunday evenings for dinner with three prix-fixe menus and a la carte dining available. They are closed on Mondays and reservations are recommended.  more... 

Patisserie, The 4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, Located at Kahala Mall, 808-735-4402, By day, this bakery restaurant is a deli featuring a shining display case, but at night it turns into a restaurant that serves delicious German and Austrian dishes such as juicy Wiener schnitzel, veal ribs, and potato pancakes. Pastries and cakes are also available. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sundays and Mondays. 

Cafe Sistina 1314 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-596-0061, Italianesque scenes fill the walls of this tiny, artistic cafe that serves a menu full of inventive Italian-Mediterranean cuisine. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday.  

Caffelatte Italian Restaurant 339 Saratoga Road, Honolulu, HI 96815, 808-924-1414, Operated by a family from Milan, this tiny trattoria serves a wide range of authentic Italian cuisine such as gnocchi, veal scallopini, and tiramisu. They are open Wednesday through Monday for dinner only; closed on Tuesdays. 

Compadres Mexican Bar and Grill 1200 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96814, Located at Ward Center, 808-591-8307, Wooden floors, colorful photographs, and lively paintings create a festive setting at this Mexican restaurant that offers unique and creative Mexican specialties, as well as traditional favorites such as fajitas, grilled shrimp, and baby back ribs. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Chai's Island Bistro 1 Aloha Tower Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813, 808-585-0011, An award-winning restaurant that specializes in mouthwatering Hawaiian regional Pacific Rim cuisine served in a beautiful setting. Only the freshest local meats, seafood, and vegetables are used to prepare the dishes on the menu and a carefully selected wine list is available to complement your meal. Live entertainment is provided nightly. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. more... 

California Pizza Kitchen 4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, Located at Kahala Mall, 808-737-9446, Featuring a glass atrium and one side opening to the mall which creates a sidewalk cafe atmosphere, this restaurant offers trendy varieties of fresh made salads, pastas, and pizzas with exotic toppings on the pizzas such as Thai chicken, Peking duck, and Caribbean shrimp. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Ono Hawaiian Foods 726 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816, 808-737-2275, For a taste of real local food, visit this restaurant that serves delicious Hawaiian cuisine such as poi, lomilomi salmon, laulau, kalua pork, and haupia. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sundays. more... 

Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant 449 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, Located on the Second Floor, 808-732-8645, Situated on the east edge of Waikiki, this award-winning restaurant offers a full menu of Hawaii regional cuisine with dishes such as deep fried, Brie stuffed wontons with pineapple marmalade, fresh fish and vegetables wrapped in ti leaves, and seared ahi seasoned with ginger on the menu. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve a weekly Big Aloha Sunday Brunch buffet. more... 

Sunset Grill 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96813, Located on Restaurant Row, 808-521-4409, Specializing in kiawe broiled bistro cuisine, this restaurant and grill is known for their 20 ounce kiawe grilled Porterhouse steak, as well as salmon cakes, ribs, and specialty sandwiches. An extensive wine list of over 800 choices is available to complement your meal. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Willows, The 901 Hausten Street, Honolulu, HI 96826, 808-952-9200, "Hawaii's original garden restaurant," this elegant restaurant is surrounding by lush tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls and serves buffet style regional cuisine such as roasted Portobello mushrooms, laulau, and pineapple-mango barbecued ribs daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are essential. more... 

Sushi Sasabune 1419 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814, 808-947-3800, This restaurant serves traditional sushi made with the freshest fish from around the world plus features foods such as teriyaki octopus, crab, salmon, and tuna on the menu. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. more... 

Ruth's Chris Steak House 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, #6C, Honolulu, HI 96813, Located on Restaurant Row, 808-599-3860, 800-544-0808, Open nightly for dinner, this pastel-hued restaurant is known for their USDA prime corn-fed Midwestern beef steaks, as well as generous portions of side orders such as creamy spinach au gratin. Lamb chops, charbroiled fish, and veal are also on the menu. Reservations are recommended. more... 

Keo's in Waikiki 2028 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815, 808-951-9355, Hollywood celebrities have discovered this twinkling nook that offers a wide range of Thai specialties such as Thai garlic beef or shrimp, Western style barbecue ribs, chiang mai salads, apple bananas in a coconut milk, Indonesian shrimp with peanut sauce, and Thai style pork chops. They are open nightly for dinner and reservations are essential. more... 

Singha Thai Cuisine 1910 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96815, Located on Second Floor of Canterbury Place, 808-941-2898, 800-482-THAI, Dishes at this lovely restaurant are prepared in a traditional Thai style with specialties on the menu including fresh seafood and vegetarian curry dishes, as well as Thai chili. Beautiful Royal Thai dancers dressed in traditional costume perform nightly in the restaurant and reservations are essential. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. more...