Honolulu Star-Bulletin

500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 7
Honolulu, HI 96813

christa w. writes: Best content and writing of the two 'major' newspapers.

Kamaka Hawaii Inc

550 South St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Jonathan P. writes: I've loved my Kamaka since the day I bought it. There is a richness to the sound that is just unique to Kamaka; and, the attention to detail, to craftmanship can be, not just seen, but heard in their instruments. The sound of their instruments…

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

2177 Puowaina Drive
Punchbowl
Honolulu, HI 96813

Donna W. writes: A beautiful, peaceful place for reflecting on the sacrifices others have made for all of us.

Roots & Relics

333 Queen St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Tim K. writes: The ultimate shop for the golfer. More used clubs than you will find anywhere, also new clubs. And you can evem take them out for a test drive by putting down a few dollars.  If you like them, you can then buy them, if not, it only cost you a few…

Chai's Island Bistro

Aloha Tower Marketpl
Honolulu, HI 96813

nic f. writes: five stars for robert and roland alone.

hulagirl is a child of the 80s.  the soundtrack of my childhood consists solely of the brothers caz, olomana, peter moon band, the beamers and rap reiplinger.  i think the food at chai's is always outstanding…

The Old Spaghetti Factory

1050 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: If the food here was that lame, the Friday/Saturday wait wouldn't be a solid 45 minutes. Yeah, the spaghetti is Italian simplified and mass-produced, but what are you paying again--$12 a person with free sourdough bread and salad?

I've been here at…

Ruth's Chris Steak House

500 Ala Moana Blvd
#6C
Honolulu, HI 96814

NATHAN C. writes: Ever pay for an $80 dollar meal with half in credit and the other half in loose change from the ash tray of your car?

The waiter was not happy. ROFL.

I had the mad doodies after i ate here. Mad doodies.

ABC Stores

2255 Kuhio Ave
Waikiki Trade Center
Honolulu, HI 96813

arnold g. writes: We played the ABC drinking game for my bachelor party. Basically start down on Kalakaua and Kapahulu at the first ABC store and buy some of the small liquor bottles they have for sale and drink. Then walk down towards International Marketplace and…

Stage

1250 Kapiolani Blvd, 2nd Fl
Honolulu Design Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: My boyfriend and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary tonight at Stage. It's a chic modern restaurant, but the floor to ceiling windows are wasted on views of a busy intersection and SlumberWorld. The service was excellent, but then again the place…

Myospa

1600 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 224
Honolulu, HI 96814

Katie T. writes: While going through a training program in Hawaii, I had no less than 4 massages at Myospa. All by Samantha. All amazing. Each time, she figured out exactly what parts of me needed attention, and focused on them.

I asked for deep tissue massage, which…

Chop

500 Ala Moana Blvd
Ste 2G
Honolulu, HI 96813

sky i. writes: Chop is clean, hip and a great place to have your hair cut and styled.

I used to have my haircut at Chop for years until my favorite hairstylist quit and moved elsewhere.

Champa Thai Restaurant

5432 Waialae Ave
Honolulu, HI 96813

Kristina R. writes: Try the noodles here.  They're pretty awesome.  I looked this place up when I was having a major Thai food craving.  People told me it was a local favorite.  The food was what I expected, except for the noodle soups and dishes.  Yum!  Definitely…

Big City Diner - Ward Entertainment Center

1060 Auahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kevin S. writes: Despite being a chain restaurant this place definitely has its share of items that reflect the local influence - such as their kim chee fried rice and other dishes.

On a whole the portions are large and the pricing is quite reasonable.  The staff was…

Buca di Beppo

1030 Auahi Street
Bay 1
Honolulu, HI 96814

Keane L. writes: Translates to "Joe's Basement." Supposedly "immigrant southern Italian dining" that imitates the diners on the East Coast that existed back when red was a really evil color.

"Italian dinners and sanitary bathrooms." I love this restaurant. It's so…

Paul Brown Salon & Day Spa

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Mary S. writes: I go to Paul Brown for brow waxing, and sometimes hair coloring. The salon is at Ward Center, which does not have enough parking for weekend crowds.  I was late for my appointments several times trying to find parking.  Good thing their services are…

Taj Clubhouse Inc

1050 Ala Moana Blvd Ste A
Honolulu, HI 96814

Dina V. writes: AAAAAAAACK it's still open? I love the characters and the stamps. I have so many in my collection b/c I thought they were closing down. I have a pencil case that is about 15 years old from Taj. Wendy H. is right, the clothes are pricey but so darned…

Ward Stadium 16

1044 Auahi St
Honolulu, HI 96814

luis .. writes: I like it hot!  I like it so hot that wearing underwear becomes a serious handicap and you have no choice but to go commando.  I like it so hot that I'm sweating right after I get out of the shower.  I like it so hot that you see beautiful DARK skin…

Macy's

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Anita L. writes: For once I got great service at Macy's and actually bought a pair of expensive shoes here. Generally I'd give up because the staff are too busy chatting or doing their own thing and move onto Nordstrom or something like that.

Maybe Macy's in Hawaii is…

Kaka'ako Kitchen

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: I eat here when I'm early for a movie at Ward 16. I love sitting on the patio outside and people watching--this may be creepy in Hawaii, but it's commonplace in France where people don't seem to work and pass their entire lives by in cafes.

We order…

I Love Country Cafe

451 Piikoi St Ste 113
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: I'm not a huge advocate of eating healthy in Hawaii because my days are numbered when I find myself in town. I also think a plate lunch isn't a plate lunch unless you feel sleepy after. But I like I Love Country Cafe's nutritious interpretations of…

Angelo Pietro

1585 Kapiolani Blvd
Ste 110
Honolulu, HI 96814

Waynele Y. writes: the pasta is yummy, and they have some great sauces that you can't find at an itallian pasta place.. like their shoyu sauce.. i know, sounds gross, but it's actually quite good. as are all of their dressings. they have four kinds, and you gotta try…

Panda Cuisine

641 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: While I'm loyal to the dim sum at Legend (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), I decided to go to Panda Cuisine this past Sunday because of the rave reviews. The restaurant is incredibly clean--a world away from Chinatown--and the service was prompt albeit on…

Mai Tai Bar

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 3247
Honolulu, HI 96814

kainanny c. writes: me: is it still happy hour?
waittress: it is for 15 minutes.
me: i will take three pitchers of stella.
waittress: (not even flinching) okay, be right back.

Mai Tai has happy hour from 4 to 7. Then again from 8 on. Why we have that hour break, I have no…

Sorabol

805 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Josie M. writes: probably the best kalbi i've ever had (juicy meat with little fat and charred just right), but i docked them a star for skimping on our panchan.  

i could just feel the steam coming out of my ears when i walked by other people's tables on the way out…

Assaggio Ristorante Italiano

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 1259
Honolulu, HI 96814

Keane L. writes: I don't care for the menu at most Italian places. Half the items sound too boring to order. Pasta Marinara. Snooze. Cheese Ravioli. Yawn. Assagio's offers combinations such as Osso Bucco with Shrimp and Scallops, Sicilian Chicken with Ravioli,…

Foodland Super Market Ltd

1460 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Joey C. writes: You will go thru a lot of water during your stay in Hawaii. Stock up here and while you're at it, try the poke. You can sign up for a temporary Maika`i Card (same as Safeway) for added savings. Just don't use your cousin's real address or they'll…

Panya Bistro

1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Ala Moana Shopping Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia R. writes: A really cute place for dinner, with decent prices and plenty of drinks!  I had a couple of lychee martinis, and a few other drinks.  I guess our big party had ordered a lot of drinks/food, because they gave us all (party of 7) shots on the house!…

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 3253
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: I'm kind of surprised by the high rating. The food is a cut above mediocre, but there's 70 other restaurants in Ala Moana--I crave this place as often as there is a solar eclipse.

The only item I've been impressed with is the Shrimpin' Dippin' Broth.…

Sanrio

1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814

Candice D. writes: If you are adverse to bright colors and overly cute characters, then either avoid this place or take a deep, deep breath and calm yourself down before you enter.

Because your senses will be attacked.

Mother of god overload of cuteness packaged in…

Tanabe Superette

934 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96814

StinkyTofu S. writes: Running out of good food and I had to ask our driver, "where do you guys eat?"

He directed me to this little small grocery store for some spam musubi.  The spam musubi is good and healthy, made with brown rice, voted as second best.  I have no idea…

Mariposa Restaurant

1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kevin S. writes: Great restaurant with a great view that over looks Ala Moana beach park.  The food is great and so are the drink specials - I would especially recommend the Texas Tonic (a mix of prickly pear, citrus juice, and mint).  

Generally, speaking all the…

Polynesian Cultural Center

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy
Laie, HI 96762

Mary T. writes: Like I mentioned earlier, I did everything twice the last time I was in HI, and this was yet another place I paid two visits. I had a great time the first time, with my sister and her family. We bought the VIP package, so we got to explore…

Zippy's

806 Kamehameha Highway
Pearl City, HI 96782

Young S. writes: Zippy's is just one of those straight up classic local joints that fill your stomach with oozing goodness and fair prices. Whenever I come to the islands I hit up Zippy's and am always leaving satisfied and well-off to fight another day of gruesome…

Souvaly

803 Kam Highway
Pearl City, HI 96782

Kevin S. writes: Souvaly is pretty unique for Pearl City as its a contemporary style restaurant in a typically conservative older neighborhood.  The food is quite tasty and given the lack of Thai food options on the leeward side of the island this place provides a…

Molly's Smokehouse

23 S Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Olivia D. writes: What? No restaurants in the Southern category either? Well, you Hawaiian Yelpers are in for a treat!

When you get a hankerin' for good down-home Southern comfort food, head over to Molly's in Wahiawa. I am a ribs girl, and these are the FINEST ribs…

Sunny Side

1017 Kilani Ave
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Melissa D. writes: My family has been eating at Sunnyside in Wahiawa before I was born. This place has the best chocolate custard pie you will ever put your mouth around. The banana pie is delicious as well. It is the crust that is so buttery, flaky and good. I also…

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts

Mililani Town Center
Mililani, HI 96789

Kenny B. writes: This place has the best ice cream and desserts hands down!

I remember visiting Hawaii with my family back in my senior year of high school. My Dad had found this place on our previous trip. We were on Oahu for four days this time, and must have gone…

Kapiolani Community College Farmers Market

4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96805

Liz T. writes: I finally woke up early enough to hit up this place. Talk about senior citizen central--at 7:30AM there were at least 100 of them stocking up on plants and produce for the next year. Well, at least now I know where I'll be hanging out on Saturday…