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Highest-rated restaurants in Honolulu by diners

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Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Honolulu, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. @Sushi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Address: 500 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 2 East Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. The Valley Health Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 725 Kinau St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Nona

- Rating: 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1720 Palolo Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Fast food, Hawaiian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. The Corner Rolls

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 919 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Nosh

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Brazilian, Food Stands, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Kahiau Poke & Provisions

- Rating: 4.8/5 (166 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1164 Smith St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood Markets, Hawaiian, Poke
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Tempura Ichika

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 434 Piikoi St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pit Stop Hawaii Food Truck

- Rating: 4.8/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2411 Kuhio Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Kaka'ako Market and Catering

- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1001 Waimanu St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Caterers, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Roots Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2229 North School St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Huff 'n Puff

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Omega Mandoo House

- Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1327 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Waffle and Berry

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Ste LL104 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Waffles, Acai Bowls, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Thuong An Lac

- Rating: 4.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 135 North King St. 2A Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Vegan, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. TY's BBQ and Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1913 Dudoit Lane Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Seoul Kimbap

- Rating: 4.9/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 900 Fort St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Aloha Sugarcane Juice

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 138 Uluniu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Little Sparrow

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 777 Ward Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: German, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Amaterasu Sushi

- Rating: 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Hau'oli Sandwich

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 525 Coral St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Zucchi Pizza

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 401 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Howard's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1100 Alakea St. Ste 103 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Desserts, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Lei Lei's Bistro

- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 439 Mokauea St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Veggi Dogs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 819 Kapahulu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands, Vegetarian, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Na Lei Aloha

- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Performing Arts, Buffets, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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