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Our top picks for average expense restaurants on Oahu

There are many different types of restaurants in Hawaii. We have searched through all the restaurants and listed all the local ones. We have excluded national chains, as our goal is to get you to experience a more Hawaiian experience, as well as support more local Hawaii restaurants. If you would like to eat at a national chain, there are many around. Our recommendation is to venture out to these local restaurants to more fully experience your Hawaiian vacation. Below is a list of average expense restaurants on Oahu. If you know of a restaurant in Oahu that should be on this list, please let us know why you feel that way. If you think a restaurant on this list doesn't deserve to be on here, let us know that as well.
The Pig & The Lady
The Pig & The Lady
  • Come taste the flavors of Vietnam right in Oahu at The Pig and the Lady. Its Piggy Smalls branch offers a wide array of Vietnamese dishes that can differ each day, but note that the authentic regional flavor remains the same. You can enjoy them along with a sit-down service or pair these meals with whatever you fancy in the bar.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Dine-In I Lunch Tuesday - Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm
    Dinner I Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm-9:30pm
    Last Seating I 8:45pm
    TAKE OUT/DELIVERY HOURS:
    Lunch I Tuesday - Saturday I 11:00am-2:30pm 
    Dinner I 4:30pm-8:30pm
    Closed I Sunday & Monday

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TIME OPEN 11:30 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Senia
Senia
  • The brick walls, wide chairs, and big tables are a testament of Senia's goal to stay true to its name: create a relaxing, comfortable space for friends and family to bond over food. When it comes to meals, options are aplenty and eclectic. Thus, dining here is never boring.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Dinner I Tuesday - Saturday 5:30pm-9:30pm
    Tasting Menu I Friday & Saturday 6:30pm

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TIME OPEN 5:30 PM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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Duke’s Waikiki
Duke’s Waikiki
  • Just like the legendary surfer and Aloha's ambassador Duke Kahanamoku, Duke's continues to ride the waves with its to-die-for menu options. One should never miss Duke's favorites that include sauteed mac nut and herb-crusted fish served with herbed jasmine farro rice and seafood fare made from freshly caught Hawaiian fish.

    Restaurant Hours
    Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner 
    Open Daily I Monday - Sunday 7:00am-12:00am
    Live Music Daily

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Koko Head Cafe
Koko Head Cafe
  • Care for some brunch? Then go to Koko Head Cafe. Celebrated chef Lee Anne Wong has prepared some of the world's favorites from the sweet cornflake french toast to the savory breakfast congee served with cinnamon-bacon croutons and Portuguese sausage. In here, too, you can begin the day with a Mary Mary or a local beer that usually costs no more than $10. 

     

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Hula Grill Waikiki
Hula Grill Waikiki
  • If you have an eclectic taste for food, Hula Grill in Waikiki has got you covered. Its menu is diverse to include poke tacos and Hula Grill sashimi as pupu. Then you have filet steak Kiana and panko and sesame-crusted ahi for entrees. Weekend brunch can feature more different flavors like applewood smoked bacon and fresh Hawaiian papayas as sides.

    Restaurant Hours
    Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
    Open Daily I Monday - Sunday | 7:00am-10:30pm

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TIME OPEN 7:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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Foodland Farms Ala Moana
Foodland Farms Ala Moana
  • There's more to Foodland than meets the eye. This uber-popular Hawaiian food retailer doesn't just sell produce. They sell amazing quality food for people who don't have to time to spare in the kitchen. Carefully prepared, meals like shoyu chicken, pulehu chicken thighs, and oven-braised kalua pork mini sliders will surely be worth a visit.

    Open Daily
    Monday - Sunday 6:00am-9:00pm

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TIME OPEN 6:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  25.00
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Nico's Pier 38
Nico's Pier 38
  • Enjoy amazing seafood plates whether al fresco or indoors at Nico's Pier 38. As a bonus, guests can enjoy their meals with the captivating views of the surrounding waters of the pier. Those on special diets can choose vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Monday - Saturday 6:30am-9:00pm 
    Sundays 10:00am-2:00pm

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TIME OPEN 6:30 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Itchy Butt
Itchy Butt
  • Itchy Butt may be a small restaurant, but it's packed with big surprises. This hole-in-the-wall fast food joint sells some of the best Asian dishes, including the crowd favorites spicy pork and teriyaki bowls. Guests will love the heaping servings at affordable prices.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I10:00am-9:00pm
     

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TIME OPEN 10:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Ono Seafood
Ono Seafood
  • Only five minutes from Waikiki, the Ono Seafood Restaurant offers some of the scrumptious poke bowls, which customers can also buy the pound, which is a great option for family and friends and those who cannot get enough of Hawaii’s popular dish. The casual dining place also provides a chill, laid-back atmosphere.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open I Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm
    Closed I Sunday & Monday

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TIME OPEN 9:00 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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Ray’s Café
Ray’s Café
  • The low-key Ray's Cafe in Honolulu offers food that packs a lot of flavor and generous sizes. Guests can dine on large portions of smoky prime ribs cooked until tender. They can pair it with rice and salad for a tummy-filling meal. They can also try another favorite, oxtail stew, which costs no more than $15--a great steal.

    Restaurant Hours
    Open Daily I Monday - Friday 6:30am-7:00pm
    Saturdays & Sundays 6:30am-5:00pm

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TIME OPEN 6:30 AM AVERAGE MEAL PRICE  20.00
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