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[johnsorg Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnsorg]

We will be staying on three islands, Kauai, Oahu and Maui for the last 3 weeks of February. We have never been and would appreciate any information that would help us enjoy the trip. My wife has mobility problems so rugged outdoor excursions are out.

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Restaurants

On Kauai, if you are in the Poipu area, Brenneke's and the Beach House are good. In Kapaa, Hukilau Lanai at the Kauai Coast is good.

On Maui, in Kihei, Sansei is great for sushi, get there early for the early bird discount. On the west side, Gerards and the Plantation House are very good.

On Oahu, the Ocean House restaurant in the Outrigger Reef was great.

We did the Polynesian Cultural Center escorted tour on Oahu. It's a full day but it was very interesting.

The Pacific Whale foundation whale watch on Maui was excellent last year in February.

On Kauai, we did the NaPali coast sunset tour. We drove up to the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, Waimea Canyon, and in the opposite direction, Hanalei Bay and Kilauea Lighthouse in the middle.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

On Maui, favorite restaurants:

Mama's Fish House - very expensive, but worth it

Welcome to Mama's Fish House Restaurant and Inn - Maui, Hawaii

Kimo's - Lahaina

Kimo's


Where on Maui are you staying?

[johnsorg Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnsorg]

On Maui, favorite restaurants:

Mama's Fish House - very expensive, but worth it

Welcome to Mama's Fish House Restaurant and Inn - Maui, Hawaii

Kimo's - Lahaina

Kimo's


Where on Maui are you staying?

We are staying at the Kaanapali Beach Club

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

A couple other places we liked in the area where you're staying were:

Leilani's on the Beach

Leilani's

Hula Grill

Hula Grill

Both of these belong to the same "group" as Kimo's.

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On Oahu, I would recommend the following:

1) Maile's Thai Bistro in Hawaii Kai. The BEST Thai food in America.

2) The Counter in Kahala. Best Burger on Oahu.

3) Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin in Waikiki. Authentic tonkatsu. Go for lunch special which is a bargain rate.

4) Bogarts on Monsarat near Kapiolani Park. My favorite breakfast joint.

5) Royal Garden in the ala moana hotel. Best Dim Sum. As good as Hong Kong.

6) Yard House. Best beers on tap. Great food, too. Right on Lewers.

7) Fatties. Great and cheap hole in the wall Chinese in Waikiki. Right next to the international marketplace.

8) Yotekko-ya. Best Ramen in Honolulu. McCully Shopping Center. Get the lunch special and get there early before they run out.

9) Salad Creations. For a nice custom salad.

10) Leonard's bakery. Best Malasadas in the islands.

11) Waiola Shave Ice. Best Shave ice on Oahu.

12) Burger's on the Edge. Another good burger joint on Kapahulu.

13) Teddy's Bigger Burger. Another good burger joint. One in Waikiki and another in Hawaii Kai.

14) Ono Hawaiian Foods. Great hole in the wall authentic Hawaiian food. On Kapahulu.

15) Tokkuri-Tei on Kapahulu. Great local sushi place.

16) Imanas Tei. GREAT japanese food. Great sushi and Shabu Shabu. Need ressies at least one week ahead of time.

17) Alan Wong's. Fancy nouveau Chinese. Not my favorite, but very popular.

18) Duke's. Food isn't fabulous, but the view and atmosphere is great. One of the only all you can eat salad bars in Hawaii.

19) Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. I like to park here. You get 4 hours free valet parking with any purchase. Good place to get a drink and appetizer.

20) Eggs n things in Waikiki. Great pancakes.

21) Puka Dog. Great specialty hot dogs. Right in international market.

22) Pearl's. Good fast food Korean Food.

23) Bale. Great Vietnamese noodle shop with sandwiches. Best short ribs on Oahu (Hawaii Kai). Really great egg rolls.

24) Honolulu Convention Center concession. Surprisingly good Beef Curry.

25) Jack's in Aina Haina. Great local breakfast. homemade biscuits and pancakes.

26) Big City Diner in Kaimuki. Great overall local food diner. We go there for steak and eggs for breakfast.

Check out the Honolulu Advertiser Ilima Awards. I find it has the best and most accurate reviews for restauants in the islands.

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A couple other places we liked in the area where you're staying were:

Leilani's on the Beach

Leilani's

Hula Grill

Hula Grill

Both of these belong to the same "group" as Kimo's.

These are my 2 favorite restaurants on Maui.

[BocaBum99 Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close BocaBum99]

These are my 2 favorite restaurants on Maui.

Hula Grill is fantastic. Great location, too.

[Luanne Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Luanne]

Hula Grill is fantastic. Great location, too.

Anyplace right on the beach (or almost) can't be all that bad.

[johnsorg Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnsorg]

Thanks for the leads

I want to thank everyone for the great information supplied about the restaurants. When I get back, I will report all of them that I visited.