Top pick1$Aloha Poke
Waianae·Hawaiian Restaurant
Unfussy counter-service café serving create-your-own Hawaiian poke bowls & plated lunches.
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Waianae is one of the best places on Oahu's west side to eat like a local, and this guide rounds up the Hawaiian food spots worth knowing. I pulled together the area's best-rated restaurants — from create-your-own poke bowls at Aloha Poke to the mixed-plate comfort food at Hannara Restaurant, a casual diner known for blending Hawaiian, Korean and American dishes.
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You'll also find plate-lunch staples like L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and local favorite Barbecue Kai on the list. Each spot is ranked by reputation and visitor feedback, so you can pick based on what you're craving — poke, lau lau, kalua pig or a classic plate lunch.
As you browse, look for the NateEatsHawaii badge on our editors' personal recommendations, and the "Verified visit" marker on places he's visited. Everything else is ranked by what it's known for and how visitors rate it.
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Aloha Poke tops the list for its build-your-own poke bowls and plated lunches, while Hannara Restaurant is popular for its mix of Hawaiian, Korean and American comfort food. Both are well-regarded local spots on the Waianae Coast.
Plate-lunch spots are your best bet for a filling, affordable meal. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue serves classic Hawaiian plate lunches, and counter-service cafés like Aloha Poke keep things casual and budget-friendly.
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