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Restaurant Restaurants in ascending order What to Get Show / Episode /
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Rating		 Restaurant Notes
Highway InnSee Highway Inn Video ($$)
(892 ratings)

94-830 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4345
www.myhighwayinn.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Triple D Goes Hawaiian"
  • Dried Pipikaula
    top seller; cross between marinated beef jerky and dry-aged steak; looks good
  • Lau Lau
    meat (pork, beef or chicken) wrapped in taro leaves and steamed until tender; pork flavor is traditional
 4.0 out of 5
892 ratings		 opened in 1947; Other Recipes: Haupia
Hilo Bay CafeSee Hilo Bay Cafe Video ($$)
(856 ratings)

123 Lihiwai St Map It!
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-4939
hilobaycafe.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Cookin' from Scratch"
  • Chicken Pot Pie
    house pastry crust filled w/ chicken, hamakua mushrooms, yellow curry & vegetables, served w/ salad of mixed greens; looks good
  • Duck Duck Demi
    roasted duck breast, confit leg, carrot-ginger purée, pickled fresno peppers, sautéed sugar peas, grand marnier-orange duck demi glace; "real deep, rich flavor!" -Guy Fieri
 4.0 out of 5
856 ratings		 opened in 2003; local, contemporary Pacific cuisine & cocktails w/ bay views (great for sunsets); "new-school, upfront, real-deal, scratch-made flavors" -Guy Fieri
Hukilau Cafe ($)
(588 ratings)

55-662 Wahinepe'e St Map It!
Laie, HI 96762
(808) 293-8616
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Honolulu"
  • Hukilau Burger
    w/ Teriyaki beef, steak, fried egg and cheese; looks good
  • Loco Moco
    signature dish;grilled patties on rice w/ eggs and gravy
 4.0 out of 5
588 ratings
Hy's Steak House ($$$)
(1765 ratings)

2440 Kuhio Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5555
hyswaikiki.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On A Date"
  • Tomahawk Pork Chop
    dry aged up to 30 days; grilled over local wood w/ proprietary spice; coated in mango chutney & served w/ vegetables
 4.0 out of 5
1765 ratings		 est. 1976; local staple known for quality meats w/ Hawaiian preparation
Island Lava Java Kona ($$)
(2769 ratings)

75-5801 Ali'i Dr Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-2161
www.islandlavajava.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Fusion of Flavors"
  • Big Island Pizza
    thin crust individual-sized pizza w/ slow roasted kalua pork, mozzarella, fresh pineapple, Hawaiian sweet chili sauce
  • Guava BBQ Ribs
    baby back pork ribs, house guava-lilikoi BBQ sauce, grilled pineapple slaw & brown rice or house-cut french fries; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2769 ratings		 since 1994; offering ocean-side dining, wonderful views of Kailua Bay, spectacular sunsets & always "service with Aloha"; Other Recipes: Tropical Salsa
Jawaiian Irie Jerk Restaurant [CLOSED] ($$)
(535 ratings)

3574 Waialae Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 388-2917
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Dynamic Dishes"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grilling Greats"
  • Jamaican Curry Goat
    a Jamaican favorite; tender chunks of goat meat marinated overnight, seared & simmered in a Caribbean curry sauce; served w/ rice & peas; "I'm not kidding ya...it's that phenomenal!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Jerk Wings & Festival
    wings marinated overnight in Jamaican jerk spice sauce then grilled & finished in oven; festival is a semi-sweetened dumpling made from unbleached flour, cornmeal, spices & then deep-fried; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
535 ratings		 [CLOSED]; also a food truck
JJ Dolan'sSee JJ Dolan's Video ($$)
(1479 ratings)

1147 Bethel St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-4992
www.jjdolans.com
As Seen On:
Man Finds Food, Episode: "Food Abides"
  • Drunken Duck Pizza
    off-menu item; "east-meats-west" pizza; thin crust w/ mozzarella, shredded red & white cabbage, Chinese roasted duck, Irish whiskey-sweated Maui sweet onions, goat cheese, cilantro, duck egg & sprinkled w/ deep-fried duck skin cracklings; "some of the best pizza I've ever had in my life" -Adam Richman
 4.0 out of 5
1479 ratings		 "an Irish pub with New York style pizza from two guys in Chinatown" (from its website)
Joey's KitchenSee Joey's Kitchen Video ($$)
(822 ratings)

2435 Kaanapali Pkwy Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 868-4474
www.joeyskitchenhimaui.co...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Pig's Feet, Mojo and Chow-Chow"
  • Crispy Pata
    fried pigs feet w/ house sauce, kimchi & vinegar cooked chiles; "there's tons of flavor...so tender, so moist!" -Guy Fieri
  • Joey's Garlic Kauai Shrimp
    sautéed shrimp w/ kalamansi sauce; served w/ green papaya & carrot salad; "tender & sweet!" -Guy Fieri
 4.0 out of 5
822 ratings		 Filipino-Asian fusion w/ Hawaiian inspiration
Kaaloa's Super JsSee Kaaloa's Super Js Video ($)
(1125 ratings)

83-5409 Mamalahoa Hwy Map It!
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-9566
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Hidden Treasures"
  • Lau Lau
    slow cooked pork in taro leaves; looks good
 5.0 out of 5
1125 ratings		 family cooking; like at someone's home
Kanaka KavaSee Kanaka Kava Video ($$)
(451 ratings)

75-5803 Alii Dr Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(866) 327-1660
kanakakava.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Tasty Traditions"
  • Hawaiian Ahi Poke
    authentic Hawaiian style; looks good
  • Pupu Platter
    sampler platter of Kalua pork, purple sweet potatoes, poke, poi, & their signature item squid luau (taro leaves w/ octopus, coconut milk, sweetener); looks good
 4.5 out of 5
451 ratings		 kava bar & Hawaiian food; local favorite
Kenji BurgerSee Kenji Burger Video ($$)
(1020 ratings)

4-788 Kuhio Hwy Map It!
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 320-3558
www.kenjiburger.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "From Australian to Asian"
  • Japanese Sushi Burrito
    spicy ahi tuna, avocado spicy aioli, shrimp tempura, cucumber, sushi rice, nori, unagi sauce; looks good
  • Misoyaki Fish Sandwich
    miso marinated black cod on a taro brioche bun, w/ amazu salad & pickled ginger; "tender fish! great sauce!" -Guy Fieri
 4.5 out of 5
1020 ratings		 est. 2017; Japanese & Hawaiian inspired comfort food fusion
Kilauea Fish MarketSee Kilauea Fish Market Video ($$)
(965 ratings)

4270 Kilauea Rd Map It!
Kilauea, HI 96754
(808) 828-6244
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Road Trip"
  • Ahi Wrap Wrap
    top seller; secret is homemade sesame island dressing; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
965 ratings
Le Yellow SubSee Le Yellow Sub Video ($)
(81 ratings)

213 Kalanianaole Ave Map It!
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 937-0911
www.facebook.com/Leyellow...
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Taste of the Tropics"
  • Bun Spring Rolls
    filling made w/ ground pork, glass noodles, onion & cabbage, wrapped & fried, served w/ house sauce; "I've had a lot of spring rolls in my life...that might be one of the best" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi
    marinated smoked chicken in toasted baguette w/ banh mi sauce, Sriracha, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, pickled carrots & daikon
 5.0 out of 5
81 ratings		 authentic Vietnamese food truck serving traditional & modern dishes
Leoda's Kitchen and Pie Shop ($$)
(3760 ratings)

820 Olowalu Village Rd Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 662-3600
www.leodas.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Life Changers"
  • Olowalu Lime Pie
    tart key lime pie w/ flakey crust; topped w/ whipped cream
 4.5 out of 5
3760 ratings		 counter-serve cafe featuring farm-fresh American eats & handmade baked goods
Leonard's BakerySee Leonard's Bakery Video ($)
(779 ratings)

94-849 Lumiaina St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 732-2133
www.leonardshawaii.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Street Food"
  • Malasasas w/ Haupia Filling
    Portuquese confection...sort of like a doughnut without the hole rolled in cinnamon and sugar and filled w/ Hawaiian coconut pudding; looks good
 4.5 out of 5
779 ratings		 mobile truck selling bakery items; original store (Leonard's Bakery) est. in 1952
Like Poke? ($$)
(386 ratings)

1960 Main St Map It!
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 757-8402
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Soakin' Up Maui"
  • Fried Poke
    fresh poke, dredged & flash deep-fried; topped w/ "crack" sauce
  • Poke Bake
    fresh tuna poke topped w/ "everything" sauce & browned in oven; served in tin loaf pan
  • Tuna Poke
    made fresh every day
 4.5 out of 5
386 ratings		 opened in 2009; food truck
M.A.C. 24/7 ($$)
(2110 ratings)

2500 Kuhio Ave Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 921-5564
www.mac247waikiki.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Honolulu"
  • Mac Daddy Pancakes
    challenge - 3 13-inch pancakes + 1-lb of toppings; Adam lost
 3.5 out of 5
2110 ratings
Mama's Fish HouseSee Mama's Fish House Video ($$$$)
(8911 ratings)

799 Poho Pl Map It!
Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8488
www.mamasfishhouse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Chilled Perfection"
  • Liliko'I (Passion Fruit) Creme Brulee
 4.5 out of 5
8911 ratings		 opened in 1973; nestled in a beautiful coconut grove on a secluded white sand beach
Mana Bu'sSee Mana Bu's Video ($)
(492 ratings)

1618 S King St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 358-0287
www.hawaiimusubi.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
  • Spam Musubi
    spam-filled rice rolls wrapped in dry seaweed
 4.5 out of 5
492 ratings		 restaurant closes once food sells out
Matteo's OsteriaSee Matteo's Osteria Video ($$$)
(983 ratings)

161 Wailea Ike Pl Map It!
Wailea, HI 96753
(808) 891-8466
www.matteosmaui.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Domestic & Abroad"
  • Lamb Brasato Ossobuco
    risotto, braised lamb shank, vegetables, jus & parsley; "that's the bite!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lasagna
    5 layers of house made pasta, bechamel sauce, mozzarella & parmigiano, local beef, Italian sausage, tomato ragu; "rustic, super balanced!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
983 ratings		 opened in 2013; husband-and-wife team serving traditional Italian w/ a modern spin; large wine selection
Maui Brick Oven [CLOSED] ($$)
(554 ratings)

1215 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-7896
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Island and Desert"
  • Fish & Chips
    beer battered local fish; Guy substituted fries w/ onion rings; looks good
  • Paradise Pesto Pizza
    seasoned sausage, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini, Greek olives, sweet onion & feta w/ pesto sauce
 4.0 out of 5
554 ratings		 [CLOSED]; serving gluten-free food; both chefs have celiac disease...which means they must avoid even trace amounts of gluten
Maui Fresh Streatery ($$)
(68 ratings)

Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 344-7929
mauifreshstreatery.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Flavor Adventure"
  • Laphet Thock Salad w/ Braised Octopus
    marinated octopus, chopped Pohole fern, tomatoes, onions, chopped candlenuts, coconut flakes, fried garlic, sesame seeds, minced dried shrimp, vinaigrette; "it's ridiculously good...I am blown away!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Okonomiyaki
    traditional Japanese street savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients (shredded cabbage, shrimp, shredded pork, bacon); topped w/ Okonomi sauce & Kewpie mayo, pickled ginger; not always available since menu changes so often
 4.5 out of 5
68 ratings		 "local mobile establishment providing 'ono' food on the streets of Maui"; menu changes based on what's fresh
Mike's Huli ChickenSee Mike's Huli Chicken Video ($$)
(1001 ratings)

47-525 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 277-6720
www.mikeshulichicken.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Best of the Beach"
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Grillin', Chillin' and Huli Huli Chicken"
  • Char Siu Pork
    sliced pork shoulder marinated in red colored soy-based sauce overnight & roasted in custom-built BBQ rotisserie; served w/ side of hot mustard sauce; looks good
  • Huli Chicken
    2.5-3 lb chicken brined, seasoned & slow-roasted over custom-built BBQ rotisserie; served w/ side of Mike's Secret Sauce; looks good
 3.5 out of 5
1001 ratings		 since 2010; Hawaiian-style lunch roadside wagon; Other Recipes: Garlic Shrimp
Miso Phat Sushi ($$)
(1300 ratings)

1279 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 891-6476
www.misophat.com
As Seen On:
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Episode: "Global Greats"
  • Liliko'i Ice Cream
    Liliko'i is passion fruit
  • TNT Roll (MISO the Bomb)
    shrimp tempura & crab roll topped w/ ahi poke & served w/ Unagi sauce & Agave honey; look good
 4.5 out of 5
1300 ratings		 owner catches his own fish (fresh fish!), comes to restaurant & takes pictures of fish w/ customers; Other Recipes: Poke
Moose's Pub & Cafe [CLOSED] ($$)
(498 ratings)

310 Lewers St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 923-0751
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Oahu"
  • Moose Omelet Challenge
    challenge: 5-lb, 12-egg omelet w/ 4 meats, 4 cheeses and served over potatoes in 1 hr; Lauren Takao (100-lb local teacher, mother and food challenge champ) lost
 3.0 out of 5
498 ratings		 [CLOSED]; opened in 1980; other locations in Maui and Kihei
Hawaii   (77 restaurants)    
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