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Big Wave ShrimpSee Big Wave Shrimp Video ($$)
(666 ratings)

66-521 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Haleiwa, HI 96712
(808) 366-2016
www.bigwaveshrimp.com
  • Barbecue Short-Ribs
    thinly sliced, seasoned, pan-fried & topped w/ Hondashi (Asian season salt); served w/ rice & cabbage salad
  • Crunchy Shrimp
    battered, dredged w/ Panko bread crumbs & deep-fried in vegetable oil; served w/ rice, cabbage salad & side of sweet chili dipping sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
666 ratings
food truck serving Haiwaiian foods w/ Thai flare
Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe ($$)
(216 ratings)

335 Hoohana St Map It!
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 877-6000
brigitandbernards.com
  • Apple Strudel
    make the old fashioned German way; served w/ vanilla bean sauce
  • Beef Rouladen
    traditional German meat dish; braised beef rolled up w/ mustard, bacon, sliced pickles, caramelized onions; served w/ side of spaetzle & red cabbage; looks good
4.0 out of 5
216 ratings
only German restaurant in Maui; self-proclaimed quaint “hole in the wall” restaurant
Cafe Pesto Hilo BaySee Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay Video ($$)
(1601 ratings)

308 Kamehameha Ave Map It!
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 969-6640
www.cafepesto.com
  • Heritage Pork & Beef Bolognese
    Kaunamano Farms pork, red wine marinara, basil linguine; "nice, big, rustic sauce" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • The "Loco Moco" Burger
    local beef burger, poached egg, house bacon, triple reduced demi-glace, crispy onions & pickles; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1601 ratings
est. 1992; Hawaiian comfort food w/ a twist; highlighting local ingredients w/ breakfast, brunch, pizza, pasta, seafood, salads, desserts & more
Cool Cat Cafe - Lahaina Maui [CLOSED] ($$)
(1981 ratings)

658 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 667-0908
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Maui, HI"
  • 808 Burger Challenge
    8 burger patties, 8 slices of cheese (about 3.5 lbs) in 30 min; Casey won
4.0 out of 5
1981 ratings
[CLOSED]; 50s-style burger joint; won the best burger in Maui 15 yrs in a row (as of 2018)
Dean's Drive Inn [CLOSED]See Dean's Drive Inn Video ($$)
(306 ratings)

45-270 William Henry Rd Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 247-1300
  • Ahi Cakes
    cubed ahi mixed w/ onions, water chestnuts, green onions, black pepper, soy, eggs & flour; formed in patties & grilled on flat top; topped w/ Greek chili aioli
  • Beef Teriyaki
    top seller; sliced & ternderized sirloin, marinated in giner-garlic teriyaki sauce over night & grilled; looks good
  • Ono
    sliced, grilled on flat top & topped w/ ginger sauce & soy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
306 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2006; casual gourmet local cuisine (meals served in styrofoam container); moved from original location at airing (45-773 Kamehameha Hwy); Other Recipes: Baked Butter Mochi Cups
Elena's Home of Finest Filipino FoodsSee Elena's Home of Finest Filipino Foods Video ($)
(811 ratings)

94-866 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-8005
www.elenasrestaurant.com
  • Fried Pork
    pork chops marinated overnight w/ shoyu, vinegar, garlic, black pepper & bay leaves; pan-fried slowly to tender, but still crispy; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce & homemade pickled oncho; sells out every day before dinner
  • Lechon Special
    a favorite; Filipino fried rice; crispy pork belly chopped to bite sized pieces, seasoned w/ fish sauce, Hawaiian salt tossed w/ tomatoes, onions & green onions; "still to this day...of the top, top, top items we've ever had on Triple D" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Sari Sari
    vegetable soup; eggplant, squash, onchoi, tomato & onion in broth w/ baby shrimp & crispy pork belly
  • Shanghai Lumpia
    deep fried egg rolls stuffed w/ a mix of ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic, onion & seasonings; served w/ vinegar garlic sauce
4.0 out of 5
811 ratings
est. 1974; Filipino cuisine w/ a Hawaiian twist; expanded & now operates 2 food trucks in addition to brick & mortar joint
Fat Daddy's Smokehouse Barbecue ($$)
(993 ratings)

1913 S Kihei Rd Map It!
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-8711
www.fatdaddysmaui.com
  • Burnt Ends
    trimmings of our classic brisket, re-smoked; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis-style pork ribs, slow cooked for 5 hours
4.0 out of 5
993 ratings
owner/chef left Wall Street & took over in 2013; Other Recipes: Fancy Slaw
Fleetwood's ($$$)
(2200 ratings)

744 Front St Map It!
Lahaina, HI 96761
(808) 669-6425
www.fleetwoodsonfrontst.c...
  • Biddy's Herb Roasted Chicken
    Mick Fleetwood's mom's recipe; sous vide chicken w/ buttermilk mashed potatoes, sauteed kale, pan jus; looks good
  • Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly
  • Wellington
    filet wrapped w/ prosciutto wrapped w/ pastry crust; served w/ mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts & side of demi glace; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2200 ratings
since 2012; Mick Fleetwood's (drummer for Fleetwood Mac) restaurant & bar w/ rooftop lounge that overlooks ocean; Sammy Hagar made guest appearance
Foster's Kitchen ($$)
(1110 ratings)

75-5805 Ali'i Dr Map It!
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808) 326-1600
www.fosterskitchen.com
  • Citrus Avocado Poke
    poke (seasoned raw tuna cubes), topped w/ avocado salsa, sesame citrus oil on fried wonton shell; looks good
  • Stuffed Chicken
    lightly dusted chicken breast stuffed w/ three cheese blend, rosemary & prosciutto; pan seared & finished w/ Kona coffee "Red Eye" gravy; served w/ mashed potatoes & fresh seasonal sauteed veggies; available for dinner only
4.0 out of 5
1110 ratings
joint w/ island flair w/ a Southern attitude serving fresh flavors, local ingredients & menu items made from scratch
Fresh CatchSee Fresh Catch Video ($$)
(831 ratings)

45-1002 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-7653
www.freshcatch808.com
  • Spicy Smoked Tako
    one of most popular pokes; an island favorite; octopus smoked in kiawe wood for 4 hrs, sliced & mixed in mayo-based sauce
  • Ahi Limu Poke
    raw ahi tuna-based cubes mixed w/ herbs, spices & sauce; now available in "Hawaiian Blend" (Hawaiian Asian sauce)
  • "Hawaiian Bacon"
    pork marinated in sauces & spices overnight, smoked 4-5 hrs, then sliced & deep fried; sauteed w/ butter, onions& sauces
4.0 out of 5
831 ratings
offer 30 types of poke; poke is defined as "small cuts"; homemade smoker in back is a former metal cabinet (chef calls it "The Diablo 5000"); other new location at 3109 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI
Giovanni's Shrimp Truck ($$)
(5070 ratings)

56-505 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-1839
www.giovannisshrimptruck....
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Oahu"
  • Hot & Spicy Shrimp
    shrimp cooked shell-on & smothered in a fiery hot tasty red sauce served w/ two scoops of rice; "no refund" policy
  • Shrimp Scampi
    most popular; shrimp marinated in olive oil, fresh chopped garlic and lemon butter; served w/ 2 scoops of rice all drizzled w/ garlic lemon butter and carmelized chunks of garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
5070 ratings
started in 1993 operating out of a converted 1953 bread truck; truck now has thousands and thousands of signatures on the shrimp truck itself; to eat like a local (Kama'aina), first suck the shrimp, peel it, then eat it
Grandma's Coffee House ($$)
(452 ratings)

9232 Kula Hwy Map It!
Kula, HI 96790
(808) 878-2140
grandmascoffee.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Maui, HI"
  • Banana Macadamia Nut Pancake
    made all from local ingredients
4.0 out of 5
452 ratings
roasting & blending Maui Organic coffee since 1918
Hank's Haute DogsSee Hank's Haute Dogs Video ($)
(1154 ratings)

324 Coral St Map It!
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 532-4265
www.hankshautedogs.com
  • Chicago Dog
    w/ mustard, raw onion, imported relish, pickle, tomato, sport peppers
  • Fat Boy
    hot dog wrapped in bacon, deep fried served with mayo, tomato and lettuce...HDBLT
  • Lobster Dog
    available only on certain days; most popular special hot dog; grounded fish, shrimp, lobster tail
  • Big Hawaiian
    foot-long all beef sausage topped w/ poi BBQ sauce, pickled onions, pineapple relish, Kalua pulled pork and shredded cabbage; looks good
  • Chicago Italian Beef
    traditional Italian beef sandwich (w/ sauteed peppers and giardiniera) but topped w/ truffle cheese sauce for a twist; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1154 ratings
opened in 2007; hot dogs; bun shipped from Chicago
He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli [CLOSED]See He'eia Kea Pier General Store & Deli Video ($)
(275 ratings)

46-499 Kamehameha Hwy Map It!
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 469-5383
  • Limu Salad
    traditional Hawaiian dish made of seaweed (that he gets from the ocean himself) & vinegrette-based sauce; looks interesting
  • Luah Stew
    cubed pork shoulder cooked w/ luah leaves from taro plant (collards-like) for 46-hrs; served on rice; combo of salty & sweet; looks good
  • Misoyaki Beef
    knuckle beef off sirloin marinated in teriyaki sauce for 4-6 hrs & stir-fried in miso-based sauce; served w/ rice & calamari salad; looks good
4.0 out of 5
275 ratings
[CLOSED]; Hawaiian comfort food w/ a twist; restaurant at end of pier
Highway InnSee Highway Inn Video ($$)
(892 ratings)

94-830 Moloalo St Map It!
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 677-4345
www.myhighwayinn.com
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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...
  • 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
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
Matteo's OsteriaSee Matteo's Osteria Video ($$$)
(983 ratings)

161 Wailea Ike Pl Map It!
Wailea, HI 96753
(808) 891-8466
www.matteosmaui.com
  • 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
  • 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
Hawaii   (77 restaurants)    
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