Top Best American Restaurants in Oahu

"Featuring live music, hula dancing, and a signature Mai Tai, House Without a Key offers a tranquil dining experience with incredible ambiance. The restaurant and its splendid ocean view from beneath a 100-year old Kiawe tree served as the inspiration for a 1925 Earl Derr Biggers novel that spawned two film adaptations. The menu focuses on an upscale barbecue, highlighted by fresh fish and lots of bold Hawaiian flavors."

"The typical daydream of Waikiki often looks like this: watching the sunset paint the skies over the Pacific Ocean while classic Hawaiian music wafts in the tradewinds, all with a refreshing mai tai in hand. And that’s exactly the scene at. , the oceanfront, open-air restaurant at the posh Halekulani Hotel."

"House Without A Key is a Waikiki staple that even locals go to when they want to watch the sunset over drinks. This waterfront restaurant at the ritzy Halekulani Hotel is delightfully casual. Plus, the restaurant has exceptional views of Diamondhead and Waikiki Beach."

"Tiki's (tikisgrill.com) is a fun restaurant on Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu. Its upstairs location gives customers a great view of the ocean and bustling Waikiki. The kids' menu offers dishes that include grilled teriyaki chicken, fish and chips, grilled cheese sandwich, sliders and root-beer floats."

"Tiki’s Grill & Bar is a laidback, fun tiki-style restaurant. Pull up a seat on the expansive deck and enjoy a Pacific Rim menu with flavors of the islands!. Try Tiki’s famous coconut shrimp, guava glazed baby back ribs or an island watermelon salad."

"Tiki’s Grill & Bar was the simple ambition of three college students at the University of Hawaii, and none of them really expected it to blow up this big."

"A short walk downhill from the UH Campus Center, the John Young Museum of Art features 20th-century Hawaii painter John Young’s collection of artifacts from the Pacific islands, Africa, Asia and Mesoamerica, mostly ceramics, pottery and sculpture. The museum has a lovely outdoor courtyard and hosts excellent special exhibitions – often with Hawaii themes."

"4 km from city center 51 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. John Young Museum of Art is an exemplary museum for exploring Asian, African, and Mesoamerican artworks. It is located in Krauss Hall of the University of Hawaii and features the art work of John Chin Young who was a famous Chinese sculpture."

"Located at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, this museum features an outstanding collection that includes ceramic sculptures, wood carvings and bronze pieces dating back to ancient times."

"Hawaii State Art Museum is a popular museum housed in the Capitol District building of Honolulu and holds the status of Hawaii Capital Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. With some unique exhibits showcasing contemporary artwork and artifacts, Hawaii State Art Museum allows the visitors to explore various Hawaiian art forms with free admission to the museum. There are three permanent galleries housed in the museum for Hawaiian Art and 132 artistic sculptures created by 105 renowned artists."

"0 km from city center 47 out of 58 places to visit in Honolulu. Hawaii State Art Museum is a popular museum housed in the Capitol District building of Honolulu and holds the status of Hawaii Capital Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. With some unique exhibits showcasing contemporary artwork and artifacts, Hawaii State Art Museum allows the visitors to explore various Hawaiian art forms with free admission to the museum."

"With deep-blue waters, a varied coastline and a mix of lava and white sand, Pupukea, meaning ‘White Shell,’ is a very scenic stretch. The long beach encompasses three areas: Sharks Cove to the north, Old Quarry in the center and Three Tables to the south. The waters off Pupukea Beach are all protected as a marine-life-conservation district."

"Like many beaches on the North Shore, Sunset Beach has a split personality. In winter big swells arrive, along with pro wave riders and the posse of followers these rock stars of the sea attract. The second leg of the Triple Crown of Surfing takes place here in late November and early December. In summer Sunset is a prime place to log beach time. Waves calm down, there’s a swimming channel before the reef and trees for shade."

"Part of a local chain of retro diners, Big City offers Hawaii-style comfort favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the morning you get...Read More"

"We were thwarted several days in a row in Honolulu when trying to get sushi. Long lines and wait times everywhere. I checked here on Yelp for…”more"