Honolulu's food scene reflects its position at the crossroads of the Pacific — Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Portuguese influences all show up on the same plate lunch. Here's where to eat, and a couple of ways to get out on the water beyond a day at Waikiki Beach.
Try a Plate Lunch
The plate lunch — usually rice, macaroni salad, and a protein like kalua pork or teriyaki chicken — is Honolulu's defining comfort food, sold at unpretentious counters all over the island. It's a far more authentic taste of local life than most resort restaurants, and it's easy on the wallet too.
Poke and Fresh Fish
Honolulu takes poke seriously, and grocery store poke counters are often just as good as sit-down restaurants — fresh ahi tuna cubed and dressed simply with soy, sesame, and green onion. Chinatown, just west of downtown, is also worth a visit for dim sum and some of the best Vietnamese food on Oahu.
Get on the Water
A catamaran sail off Waikiki is one of the classic Honolulu experiences, often timed for sunset with views back toward Diamond Head. Snorkeling trips to Hanauma Bay, a protected marine reserve just outside the city, are another good way to spend a half-day in the water without leaving the greater Honolulu area. Browse Honolulu tours and experiences below to plan your trip.
Pack Light for the Island
Beach days and boat trips call for something compact and salt-water-friendly. The VacationGrabs Leather Sling Bag is an easy option for a day that moves from the sand to the water.
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