Category Archives: Restaurants

Olive Garden coming to Hawaii. Really!

Posted on January 10, 2020 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Olive Garden confirms plans for first Hawaii location at Ala Moana Center “We are so excited to bring Olive Garden to Ala Moana Center,” a company spokesperson said. “We’re opening this location through a franchise agreement with Union MAK – … Continue reading →

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Lahaina Grill, Mama’s Fish House make Open Table top restaurants list

Posted on December 17, 2019 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

OpenTable, a leading provider of online restaurant reservations, revealed the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2019, according to OpenTable diners. Two restaurants in Hawaii made the list: Lahaina Grill and Mama’s Fish House, both on Maui. From one-of-a-kind dining experiences … Continue reading →

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Marukame Udon tops restaurant list for Hawaii

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Ryan Ozawa

The website Reviews.org compiled data from Yelp to determine the top restaurant for every state of the U.S. For the Aloha State, Marukame Udon took first place. ” We poured through data on Yelp and found the top three restaurants … Continue reading →

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Top of Waikīkī highlights heart-healthy menu

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Ryan Ozawa

For a healthy meal without compromising taste, Top of Waikiki’s Executive Chef Lance Kosaka and his culinary team have created a delectable prix fixe menu that’s also great for your heart’s health. Continue reading →

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Ono Loco Tacos opening in Wahiawa

Posted on March 26, 2018 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Ono Loco Tacos celebrates the grand opening of a second taco shop with a three-day event featuring Oaxacan Mole, Certified Angus Beef tacos and burritos, with tortillas sourced from Los Angeles. Continue reading →

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Lanikai Brewing Company earns global recognition

Posted on May 20, 2017 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Lanikai Brewing Company, the original Kailua, Hawaii brewery focused on creating authentic, island inspired Hawaiian craft beer, has been awarded the distinction of being named as one of the top craft beer breweries in the world by Lonely Planet Food … Continue reading →

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Michelin-starred Maru Sushi opens in Honolulu

Posted on February 21, 2017 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Maru Sushi, an iconic Michelin-starred sushi bar in Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened its second location in Honolulu tonight. Helmed by the founding owner and executive chef Takeshi Kawasaki, the exclusive nine-seat counter will give diners two course options, each featuring an … Continue reading →

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Sweet Creams brings ice cream rolls to Honolulu

Posted on February 18, 2017 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Another ice cream trend is landing in Honolulu with the arrival of Sweet Creams. Sweet Creams held its Grand Opening at 1430 Kona Street (next to Ala Moana) today, advertised as the first ice cream store in Hawaii dedicated to serving … Continue reading →

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Dave & Busters Honolulu Expands Menu

Posted on February 10, 2017 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Dave & Buster’s Honolulu introduced new menu items this month, inviting football and basketball fans as well as gamers to enjoy the new offerings at a family-friendly dinner and lunch restaurant. “We love seeing our guests enjoy great food, while … Continue reading →

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Moku Kitchen Brings ‘Upcountry Downtown’ to Kakaako

Posted on October 18, 2016 by HawaiiGrinds Staff

Creating an “upcountry downtown” vibe, Moku Kitchen will blend the best of both worlds as the latest addition to SALT. Handcrafted Restaurants LLC offers a new kind of dining experience for Honolulu foodies. Inspired by Chef Peter Merriman’s passion for … Continue reading →

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