Pipeline Cafe

805 Pohukaina Street
Honolulu, HI 96813

Aaron I. writes: Yes it can be ghetto, but remember when it used to be smokehouse.  still had some good times ova here.  still get shows.  if i was totally bust and wanted to get crazee, i might go for nostalgic sake special occasion or with an entourage.  oh wait…

Taiyo Noodles

451 Piikoi Street Suite 105
Honolulu, HI 96813

Kevin S. writes: This place is popular and pretty cheap, but I'm not a huge fan.  The food is decent and the restaurant is clean, but generally speaking there's far too much bean sprouts in the ramen and while the broth is good for some reason it doesn't totally…

Ward Entertainment Center

Corner of Auahi & Ka
Honolulu, HI 96813

Jonathan P. writes: What did I ever do before Ward Center? ... oh yeah, Restaurant Row  and Dole Canneries. Still yet, the new mega-megaplex theatre, Dave &Busters next door, L&L, Buca Di Beppos, and Coldstone Creamery restaurants just below. What a place to go for a…

Color Me Mine

Ward Village Shops
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anita L. writes: What a fun place to spend with your kids, or even, just yourself! This place has many types of ceramics you can choose from and you then go ahead and paint them. Once you're done the staff will fire them up and you can pick them up about a week…

Compadres Bar & Grill

Ward Ctr
Honolulu, HI 96814

Olivia D. writes: I am only writing to review their Taco Tuesday, which has absolutely the best tacos for a buck that you can find! These tacos are much better than the more expensive ones they serve to their restaurant patrons--go figure! I think it might be because…

Mandarin Restaurant the

725 Kapiolani Blvd Ste C123
Honolulu, HI 96813

Isabella C. writes: The jja jang myun (Black Noodles) is great. But I would come a hundred times for the Fried dumpling - very traditional Beijing Style. Crispy outside, juicy and delicious meat inside, so good! Very difficult for the chef to make. For this quality, you…

Karen's Kitchen

614 Cooke St
Honolulu, HI 96813

sasha-sparkle y. writes: the garlic chicken is awesome! it's fried garlic boneless chicken (3 strips and they're huge!) with a shoyu/vinegar sauce with chopped garlic and onion in it.  you dip the chicken in the sauce.  soooooo ono! the mochiko chicken was okay, but you…

Ahi & Vegetable

1126 Fort St Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813

Cynthia A. writes: Saw some kids I know my first time in here.  They seemed to think that Ahi & Vegetable is really good.  I was drawn in by the picture of tanuki udon outside.  I ordered it with "no kamaboko".  I had to clarify because the guy behind the counter was…

Heaven On Earth Salon & Day Spa

1050 Alakea St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Mary M. writes: I think that Heaven on Earth is a lovely salon - the ambiance is great and I love Aveda products, however I did have a bad experience here and I'm gun shy about giving the Salon another try.

I had my eyebrows waxed here a week before my wedding. And,…

Chez Sovan Express

500 Ala Moana Blvd. #2B
Honolulu, HI 96813

Joshua C. writes: I love Amok "collard greens and white fish flavored with galangal, lemongrass, shallots and coconut milk, wrapped and steamed in a banana leaf" The smell, the taste, the texture.

but, I haven't come back here in a year since...
   ...it's in…

Goldfish Premium Sushi Bar

568 Halekauwila St
Honolulu, HI 96813

Rob G. writes: We read about this newly opened sushi bar in a recent newspaper review, and decided to go try it out last Saturday: the traditional St. Patrick's Day Sushi Feast, bwahahaha! Hey, Avocado on the caterpillar rolls is green, so that's sort of in the…

Carl's Jr

Kahala Mall Shopping Center
4211 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816

Prech C. writes: I can't believe I'm reviewing Carl's Jr., but I just love this place.  So greasy and just so dang good.  We need them extra calories after training on the beach.

Dollar Rent A Car Systems Inc

Hon Intnatl Airprt
Honolulu, HI 96813

Dan V. writes: So I was searching the internet trying to get the best deal on a midsize and I found a Chrysler Concorde for $24/day.  Not bad...

So we land at HNL and take a shuttle (just a note folks, you can take any of the rental car shuttles because all the…

Pacific Wings

Honolulu Intl Airpr
Honolulu, HI 96813

Uncle Benji .. writes: I've used them twice to date.

Things I love about this airline:

1. Being a small company keeps them in check. Customer satisfaction is still the most important thing to them (they compete with Hawaiian and Aloha after all, and now Go!), and it shows.

2.…

Takeya Restaurant

2250 Kalakaua Ave
Waikiki Business Plaza
Honolulu, HI 96813

Inigo M. writes: Outstanding rice bowl with eel.

Fast, courteous service.

The Banyan Veranda

Westin Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815

Kristen S. writes: I have enjoyed tea service and brunch here at the Banyan Veranda and both were excellent. Great view but overpriced. If you are in Hawaii, though, this is a great place to try out at least once in your life.

The brunch is a buffet with lots of…

Beachside Cafe

Westin Moana Surfrider
2365 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96813

Connie C. writes: Excellent buffet dishes and gorgeous view from the patio. The dinner buffet is about $35, so make sure you leave completely stuffed. There are fresh crab legs, shrimp cocktail, roast duck and prime rib. They also have other island specialties like…

Tanaka of Tokyo Restaurants Ltd

Kings Vlg
Honolulu, HI 96815

Russel S. writes: It's worth going for the show if you've never been to a place like this.. ask for Kenny.  The actual food is kind of tasty, but not really much of a meal in my opinion.  Kind of expensive, as you would expect from a touristy place in Waikiki.

Chelsea

2131 Kalakaua Ave #3
At Waikiki
Honolulu, HI 96813

stephanie r. writes: Chelsea is a really cute, hip and trendy women's clothing boutique right on Kalakaua Ave (#3).  I used to find Morgan de Toi dresses here, long before you could find them at stores on the mainland.  Aside from that I was stuck waiting until my next…

California Pizza Kitchen

Ala Moana Food Court
Honolulu, HI 96814

Liz T. writes: I considered boycotting this place when it discontinued serving the Peking Duck pizza--that's how much I liked it. This lasted 2 weeks--that's how much I still liked CPK.

Although the Peking Duck will always have a place in my heart, I've since found…

Island Snow Hawaii

Ala Moana Shopping C
Honolulu, HI 96813

Anthony P. writes: REALLY REALLY REALLY wish they had this store in Seattle, Wa.  This is the epitome of all skate stores.  Really big, huge, whatever you want to call it.   I was really surprised to find this store hiding in the heart of Waikiki behind all the…

The Slipper House

Ala Moana Center
Honolulu, HI 96813

Berna .. writes: This is not a Manolo Blahnik-Jimmy Choo-wearing kind of town...I grew up wearing sandals and rubber slippers every day of my life (which explains the flat, wide feet but whatev).  I used to shop here for Calistos and trendy platforms, often under…

Jamba Juice

210 Ward Ave Ste 105
Honolulu, HI 96814

Edward H. writes: =====[What is it?]=====
Jamba Juice is pretty much an all juice and smoothie place with drinks ranging from ultra healthy (Jamba Light) to the Chocolate Peanut Butter smoothy.  They've got a huge array of flavors and fruits and you get a free powder…

Burger King

1056 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Keane L. writes: It's not as nice as McDonald's across the street, but when youse needs to hit the BK Lounge, youse needs to hit the BK Lounge. There is a large number of Church here on Sundays, and that livens things up a bit. Still, I can't really rave about their…

Atlantis Cruises Navatek I

1600 Kapiolani Blvd Ste 1630
Honolulu, HI 96814

Bryan L. writes: Paid for upgraded window seating on the Sunset dinner cruise.

The ship is a dual hull of a medium size with a friendly crew.

Food (Buffet) was actually pretty good, (Chicken, Mahi Mahi, salad, mashed potatoes, rolls, cake, steamed veggies, rice) and a…

Pavilion Cafe

900 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Joshua C. writes: Time to unplug.

Time to get out of the office for lunch.(Don't worry yelp will still be here)

Before leaving though, make reservations (Tues. -Sat., 1130a - 130p). It gets crowded here.

Walk or find parking...It's not that bad. There's some on the…

Honolulu Coffee Company

2365 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristen S. writes: Pricey but delicious. Some of the best brews in the world, great service and baristas. You know it's good when there is a crowd out the door for a $5 cup of coffee.

I was not as impressed with the pastry offerings, which were mostly sold out. Perhaps…

Satura Cakes

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Bld 6, Ste 601
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kristina R. writes: Free wi-fi, a tropical ice-tea, Hawaiian fruit cake, and a brioche donut made with soy milk and fried in olive oil...this place is a little oasis of tasty treats and Internet access in paradise!  

Although it's not a bargain, it's quite a sweet place…

Ichiriki

510 Piikoi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814

Olivia D. writes: I just finished eating at Ichiriki for the second time this week and as I sit here on my couch watching Iron Chef America (Battle Lobster is raging on) happy thoughts are running idly through my mind. Thoughts such as, "I wonder what kind of broth…

La Gelateria Italian Style Frozen Desserts

819 Cedar St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Olivia D. writes: La Gelateria supplies many local restaurants with an everchanging assortment of gelatos and sorbettos. This location is where it all comes from. This is not an ice cream parlor; they only sell cups and pints of gelato and sorbet in a freezer in the…

Hawaiian Parasail

1085 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 101
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kenji Y. writes: Experienced my first parasailing here.  It's expensive, but it's something you have to do once in your life time!  No regrets!

Called for a reservation, but their sign on their door states "no reservations required"  The guys were very friendly and…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1221 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Christine E. writes: No complaints about this Enterprise!  For about $50, I rented an economy-sized car (including insurance) for a day to get out to North Shore.  They were out of economy-sizes, so I got an intermediate for the same price.  I sorta had a feeling that…

Creative Furniture Outlet

943 Waimanu St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Olivia D. writes: I was a little leery of this place when I first drove up. For one thing, it was on a side street off Ward Ave. marked with giant potholes and smelling of day-old fishheads. The interior is dark and dusty, but then I thought, hey, this is how they…

Vows Bridal & Formals

1249 S Beretania Street Ste. A
Honolulu, HI 96814

tracie a. writes: Vow's Bridal was the last bridal shop that I had checked out...And it was by far the best place to find a wedding dress...The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and experienced...I just described what my style was...they picked out dresses that…

Public Storage

1067 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

S Y. writes: Upon closing my own shop I needed a convenient storage space...FAST!  I went down to the Kapiolani blvd. location and the staff there was well informed and answered my many questions I had without any "eye rolling".  I first rented a 5 X 10 unit…

Soha

1200 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Charlie D. writes: The friendlier local version of Pier 1. You'll find lots of treasures in this little nook. They feature more contemporary furniture.

Safeway Food & Drug

1121 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Cynthia A. writes: Seems like they always have Lean Cuisine on sale.  That's so awesome!  Thanks, Safeway!  This location has a mini gift shop/florist.  There's a good selection of lei.  Plenty of parking available in what's basically 2 large lots.

The drawback to going…

Lahaina Chicken Company

1240 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Jonathan T. writes: The only problem with lahaina Chicken is that it now forces us to consider stopping in Honolulu on our way to the other islands to get our fix.  We were jonesing for food on our way from LAX to the Big Island when we asked one of the attendants in…

Mercado De La Raza

1315 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kimo K. writes: There are many outstanding Mexican restaurants in Hawaii. That's where I find myself, Out, standing. Long lines waiting to get in means must be good. (I should know. Spent 50 years of my life looking.) When ya can't wait, getcher own. At El Mercado…

Hong Kong Orchid Cafe

1159 Kapiolani Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

j c. writes: One of my fallback lunch or takeout places. During the daytime, there's usually parking available in the front lot and the lunch specials (less than $10) are good deals. I should mention that I am not overly familiar with Hong Kong style food so I…