The islands of Hawaii, where East has met West with a Polynesian embrace and tastebuds are tantalized with intriguing exotic dishes. Specialties from one end of cyberspace to the other await you--from French and German to Japanese, Thai and Chinese to Hawaiian and many, many others. There is something for everyone. Fast food. Fine dining. Take out. And there's room service. Dine on the beach or in a lush tropical setting. Simply dine and enjoy.

Hawaii's multi-cultural populace offers both visitors and locals alike a vast array of culinary delights and we suggest you treat yourself to something new and interesting each day of your stay. Hawaii's visitor guides include a huge selection of dining choices with many restaurants offering money saving coupons. Please click on the magazines button for ordering information.

A few eateries to whet your appetite. ...

On Oahu

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Run, Forest, run. Stop in and get treated to some fun friendly service and a memorable meal. Located just outside of Waikiki at Ala Moana Center. 1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Phone 949-4867.

Hard Rock Cafe. Newly relocated to the center of Waikiki, the new restaurant and retail store in Waikiki promises everything you expect and more from Hard Rock. 280 Beachwalk Ave. Phone 955-7383.

Hau Tree Lanai. Enjoy a romantic, oceanfront setting with great sunset views at this cozy, intimate, open-air restaurant. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Located in the New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel. 2863 Kalakaua Ave. Phone 921-7006.

La Mer. Fine dining at its best awaits you at this five star award-winning restaurant which overlooks the sea at Waikiki Beach. Some of our region's most creative and inspiring cuisine are presented here. The experience will be as memorable as the view. Reservations recommended. Dress code. Located in the Halekulani Hotel. Phone 923-2311.

Legend Seafood Restaurant. An absolute must for those who love "dim-sum," which is served daily for lunch. Fine entrees available for dinner. Located downtown in the Chinese Cultural Plaza. 532-1868.

Ono Hawaiian Food. A quaint hole-in-the-wall just a couple of minutes outside of Waikiki. All of the traditional dishes are served, including lau lau (a combination of pork, fish and/or chicken wrapped in taro leaves). No reservations accepted. Patrons are seated on a first-come-first-served basis, but the line moves quickly and is well worth the wait. Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 726 Kapahulu Ave. Phone 737-2275.

Senor Frog's. Mexican restaurant and bar. Fun and energetic atmosphere. Here, people of all backgrounds hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want. Located at Royal HawaiianCenter. 2201 Kalakaua Ave. Phone 440-0150.

Shore Bird Beach Broiler. Wake up to an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet overlooking the beach. Choose from scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, potatoes, fried rice, and ham carved to your liking. There are also fresh-baked pastries and assorted fruits. Oceanfront lunches feature burgers, sandwiches and kabobs that you cook yourself--all part of the fun! Includes a great salad bar and fresh breads. Dinners include steaks, burgers, ribs, fish, chicken and more. Located in the Outrigger Reef Hotel. 923-2887.

Singha Thai Cuisine. Authentic gourmet Thai cuisine offered in an exotic setting at this multi-award-winning restaurant. Tasty selections include spring rolls with pineapple plum sauce, grilled beef salad with shredded mango and spicy garlic-pepper prawns. Royal Thai dancers perform nightly. A must-do for Thai lovers! Open for lunch Monday through Friday with dinner nightly. Reservations suggested. 1910 Ala Moana Blvd. Phone 941-2898.

Tanaka of Tokyo. Knife-wielding master chefs display their uncanny culinary expertise before your very eyes. The finest sirloin steaks, salmon filets, chicken, and lobster tails on teppan grills are served in true Japanese style. Upon entering this 1995 Hale 'Aina Award-winning restaurant, visitors are enveloped by an authentic Japanese ambiance full with sights, sounds and smells of the Far East. Three locations: Waikiki Shopping Plaza, King's Village and Ala Moana Center. Phone 922-4702, 922-4233, 945-3443.

Tony Roma's. The largest casual theme restaurant chain specializing in ribs in the world serves its signature ribs, world famous onion loaf, and other steak, chicken and seafood entrees every day. 1972 Kalakaua Ave. Phone 942-2121.

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