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 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 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? compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Honolulu using data from , 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
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bb.q Chicken Waikiki
- Rating: 4.3/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2250 Kal膩kaua Ave. Ste 114 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Chicken Wings, Korean
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Shoreline Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 2113 Kal膩kaua Ave. Unit 104 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes
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Hawaiian Aroma Caffe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2586 Kal膩kaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, Hawaiian
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Fumi's Kahuku Shrimp
- Rating: 3.4/5 (11 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste 1160B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood
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Laulima Street Food Village
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 401 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Food Stands
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Noods Ramen Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 377 Keahole St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Ramen
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Kono's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3605 Waialae Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Hawaiian, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
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The Lei Stand Waik墨k墨
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 415 Nahua St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Lounges, Burgers
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O I De Kitchen
- Rating: 4.2/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 212 Merchant St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
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Wabisabi Dining
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1212 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Japanese, Sushi Bars
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Ajitama
- Rating: 4.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 435 Kamakee St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese, Comfort Food, Coffee & Tea
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Dave & Buster's
- Rating: 3.1/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sports Bars, Arcades, American
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RM 38
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 205 Lewers St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Speakeasies, Venues & Event Spaces, Japanese
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Cajun Crab Waikiki
- Rating: 4.3/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 226 Lewers St. Unit L215 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
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Hangang Hawaii Kai
- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5730 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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Paia Fish Market Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 401 Atkinson Drive Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Food Trucks, Burgers
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Lani Sot
- Rating: 4.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 324 Coral St. Ste 207 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean
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Yakiniku Like
- Rating: 3.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1108 Keeaumoku St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Japanese
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Daji Spicy Pavillion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 100 North Beretania St. Ste 117 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chinese
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Rice Burger & Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 3221 Waialae Ave. Ste A3 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Korean, Cafes, Burgers
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Dumpling Factory
- Rating: 3.9/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 755 Kapahulu Ave. Ste 1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Chinese
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I Love Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1336 North School St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Pan Asian, Breakfast & Brunch, Hawaiian
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Sunshine & Pineapple
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 415 Kapahulu Ave. Ste A1 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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Mille Fete
- Rating: 3.8/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1113 Smith St. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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YA!!SUSHI
- Rating: 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 2045 Kal膩kaua Ave. Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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The Sister Restaurant & Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 706 Sheridan St. Ste 706B Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Cafes, Thai, Waffles
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Blue Seafood Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1120 Maunakea St. Ste 168 Honolulu, Hawaii
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
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