Recently opened restaurants in the Honolulu area

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May 13, 2025
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Recently opened restaurants in the Honolulu area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Honolulu using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Baton

- Rating: 3.5/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 307 Kamani St. Ste C Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

bb.q Chicken Waikiki

- Rating: 4.3/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Kalākaua Ave. Ste 114 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Shoreline Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 2113 Kalākaua Ave. Unit 104 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Hawaiian Aroma Caffe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2586 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp

- Rating: 3.4/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 1160B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Laulima Street Food Village

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 401 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

Noods Ramen Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 377 Keahole St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Kono's Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3605 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

The Lei Stand Waikīkī

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 415 Nahua St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

O I De Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 212 Merchant St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Wabisabi Dining

- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1212 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ajitama

- Rating: 4.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 435 Kamakee St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Comfort Food, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Dave & Buster's

- Rating: 3.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sports Bars, Arcades, American
- Read more on Yelp

RM 38

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 205 Lewers St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Speakeasies, Venues & Event Spaces, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Cajun Crab Waikiki

- Rating: 4.3/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 226 Lewers St. Unit L215 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

Hangang Hawaii Kai

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5730 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

Paia Fish Market Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 401 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Lani Sot

- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 324 Coral St. Ste 207 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Yakiniku Like

- Rating: 3.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 Keeaumoku St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Daji Spicy Pavillion

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 100 North Beretania St. Ste 117 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

Rice Burger & Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3221 Waialae Ave. Ste A3 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Cafes, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

Dumpling Factory

- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 755 Kapahulu Ave. Ste 1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

I Love Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1336 North School St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Pan Asian, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian
- Read more on Yelp

Sunshine & Pineapple

- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 415 Kapahulu Ave. Ste A1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Mille Fete

- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1113 Smith St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

YA!!SUSHI

- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2045 Kalākaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

The Sister Restaurant & Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 Sheridan St. Ste 706B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, Thai, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

Blue Seafood Company

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1120 Maunakea St. Ste 168 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp

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