Here is a list of a few recommended restaurants in Oahu:
Hanohano Room
2255 Kalakaua Ave. 808-922-4422
It has one of the grandest views in all Waikiki. Reservations are recommended. At the Sheraton Waikiki.
Shorebird Beach Broiler
2169 Kalia Rd. 808-922-2887
Excellent location next to a beach. At the Outrigger Reef Hotel at Kalia Road and Beachwalk.
Bistro at Century Center
1750 Kalakaua Ave. 808-943-6500
Extremely relaxing and elegant atmosphere; great service; outstanding food. Just outside of Waikiki at Kalakaua and Kapiolani.
Willows Welcome to The Willows Restaurant
901 Hausten St. 808-952–9200
Buffet of Hawaiian dishes such as lau lau, kalua pig, curries and teri chicken.
Dave's Ice Cream
41-1537 Hwy. 808-259-0356
Locally made ice cream. Try the sweet potato ice cream. They also have changing local flavors like mango, haupia and lychee.
Lucy's Grill n' Bar
33 Aulike St. 808-230-8188
One of Kailua's better restaurants. Hawaiian Regional Cuisine of fresh fish, prawns, steak, duck, Mongolian bbq ribs.
Hale'iwa Joe's Seafood Grill
46-336 Haiku Rd. 808-247–6671
American--Located in a lush garden setting at Haiku Gardens. Great view of the Ko'olau Mountains. Try the wonderful Thai calamari for an appetizer.