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The Local

3.2 (60 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups

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Tsunami fries
Zach M.

The food was so good! My wife and I had a while to wait until boarding so we figured we would enjoy a few appetizers while we wait. We ordered Hawaiian flatbread and it wasn't terrible. Not my most fav I've ever eaten. On the other hand the tsunami fries were really good! It was almost like eating a sushi roll haha. The service was ok. It really felt non existent. All in all we just wanted somewhere chill for a snack so it sufficed.

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Ed U.

Now here's a shocker. Jamie W and I had good food at an airport. Now here's the predictable part. We kinda paid through the nose. We were leaving Honolulu and found ourselves with extra time on our hands. Avoiding the inevitable fast food options, we came into this surprisingly expansive place. We ended up ordering the same plate, the $26.99 Kalua Pork & Cabbage. With a scoop of rice, it was actually good even though they skimped on the macaroni salad (photo: https://yelp.to/vwVg23AjpI). The exorbitant price tag was what we expected at the airport. So was the indifferent service. Time to go to the gate. FOOD - 4 stars...somebody was doing their job in the kitchen AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...retro-vintage vibe but spacious SERVICE - 3 stars...passing through TOTAL - 4 stars...finding something tasty was a score but expect major kaching RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc

Demond S.

I always stop at the Local@HNL when I am leaving Honolulu. This visit, I had the loco moco. It was fantastic and it was what I needed for my AM flight. This is a meal you can eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The ground meat patty was well seasoned but the gravy and rice with the fried egg on top, was the star of the meal. The bartenders were great. Service was pretty quick as it was AM. Not a large crowd but a good one. I will definitely visit here again

flatbread
Samantha C.

The Local pov: ur hot and kinda sweaty because this aiport doesn't really have AC. you want to sit down for food because you have over an hour for your flight so you stumble into this place. the workers are stressed because it's packed and it feels kinda like a zoo. bags and people everywhere. the servers are trying their best but are being tested by one too many crazy people. it's a little slow but your food and drink aren't terrible. the chicken ceasar salad and flatbread were enjoyable. you people watch the whole time because it's fascinating. thank god there is alcohol...

Lillikoi cheesecake
Darren O.

For an airport restaurant - I give a thumbs up. The Mahi Mahi tacos were really good, and not to heavy. Good sauce and salsa on them. The Chicken pineapple quesadilla was fantastic. I got a bite or two, my wife gobbled it up. The lillikoi cheesecake was bomb! So good. Our server Jeannie was friendly, andvsuoer hard working. Well come back next time we have a layover here.

Tsunami fries

I had the tsunami fries and they were amazing!! For a spot at the airport, the view is beautiful over the courtyard garden, the AC feels great and the service was great!

Irene M.

Airport hunger... Once we get through the crowds of checkin and the torturous settings at the TSA check points and security you're free to wander your hearts desire of the airport and there not much choice to be honest and decided to give The Local a look...Rustic Market to be precise. Located right outside of TSA 3 which is basically in the middle of the airport I noticed an unmanned area and it is exactly what it is a place that's all grab and go of snacks and drinks, just scan pay and go which is super cool and interesting though I didn't really see prices anywhere and didn't want to browse as I basically had no intention to buy and pay airport prices. Cool yet strange concept I assume for folks who don't want to deal with the long lines in the shops and restaurants. Thank you!

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Brendan L.

Good place to eat and kill time before your flight. Burger was good.and there was plenty of fries. It wasn't busy, because of Christmas, and our waitress, Candace was great! I'd rather spend more eating here than getting burger king...

Mahi & Chips Plate
Andrea O.

If you find yourself at the airport at lunch time, this is probably your best option, since the food court is pretty sad. We were seated very quickly and service was ok, you order via app with a QR code at the table. The food took a while to arrive, luckily we had time, but if you're short on time maybe make sure it's not too busy. We got a burger, fish and chips and the loco moco, everything was very good.

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Cath M.

I can understand why this spot has some mixed reviews and I think it's partly because of the service... I think post pandemic, Hawaii is still trying to get workers/staff back into work and it's very prominent that's the case at this place. It seemed like all the staff were serving far more tables than workers. My family and I sat in the front table and our server seemed like she's already over the day and it was the peak of lunch time. We all ordered loco moco and believe it or not, it was still delicious even for an airport spot. The burger patty was grilled and I think that's what makes it good! I also got the lilikoi cheesecake and it was decent. Please bring your aloha when going inside this spot. The staff are working their behinds off and empathy goes along way.

Banana Pancakes with coconut syrup  yum.
Kathryn W.

Honestly didn't expect such a GOOD meal at the airport. Banana pancakes are my go to in the islands and they didn't disappoint. Had a Bloody Mary as well, a lil pricey but hit the spot. Our server was hard pressed but took care of us and checked back in a timely manner. They understaff, it appears, but it's an airport restaurant.... Beautiful garden adjacent so the view was outstanding vs other airports I've been to. Bar seating just as good as table.

Use QR code for menu and to order meal.
Lynnann W.

We wanted a sit down and rest experience vs. a food court and this worked. Not much ambiance, seat yourself and order/pay with QR code link. Thereafter a real human appears. The service was great and the food was surprisingly good. A variety of burgers and chicken Caesar salads. We left full and recharged for our trip home.

Hawaiian Flatbread
Joshua P.

Not too shabby for airport food:) pricey but you're in an airport. It's clean and air conditioned. As far as ordering goes, everything on the table is ordered on your phone. Not a bad deal to do it especially if you gotta bust out quick you can just pay the bill and go.

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Dry fish tacos and way over priced. Super tiny tacos for 22 dollars. Rum and coke double wasn't a double . Could barely taste the alcohol.

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Great chill spot, excellent service. The bartender was very attentive. The atmosphere was great.

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OlenaHi - Banh mi chicken

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4.8(453 reviews)
3.3 mi•Kalihi
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Banh Mi, Stew, and Pokemon…read more I dread going to Costco... HOWEVER!!! Being able to come here and get a delicious Banh Mi or Beef Stew has completely shifted my way of thinking. I love going to costco now because it gives me reason to come here... I can feed my addiction to good food then treat myself to a pack of Pokemon or One Piece at the nearby stores! Nothing like sipping delicious iced tea while ripping packs on a full stomach out of the hot sun. Thanks OlenaHi!

Fantastic, five-star food from Chef Ron Simon of OlenaHi! Run, don't walk, to this unassuming cafė,…read morelocated in the Dole Cannery Food Court, just across the street from Regal Dole Cannery Movie Theatre! Yesterday, our family was super-hungry after the movies and thought we'd give the place a whirl. We arrived 20 minutes before closing time, but Rose, the chef's wife, graciously took our order anyway and treated us like long-lost family! Delectable Southeast Asian and Filipino-inflected food, skillfully crafted to highlight the fresh ingredients! Check the menu for daily specials; ongoing offerings include bowls with different protein options, pickled veggies, salad, and rice; banh mi, beverages, and various desserts. We sampled a wide assortment of food and unanimously agreed everything was delicious: banh mi with lemongrass tofu, banh mi with tender, flavorful brisket, crisp truffle-parmesan fries. I loved my lemongrass chicken bowl: extremely flavorful and bright marinade, moist chicken, topped with (I think!) crispy shallots, and served with a generous helping of Vietnamese-style do chua: pickled carrots and daikon, on a base of pristine mesclun greens with a side of wonderful tangy, creamy Asian-style dressing (had turmeric, sesame, rice vinegar, and maybe a touch of miso in it?) and aromatic, mouthwatering `olena rice: coconut rice seasoned with turmeric, cinnamon, lemongrass, and cloves. The plantation iced tea and Filipino lemonade were wonderful, but for something even more special, try the refreshing Royal Filipino Lemonade, made with caramelized diced fresh pineapple, calamansi, and butterfly pea: beautiful to behold and to sip! As a family that loves to cook, we're super-picky about our banana bread, but the banana-poi bites were splendid: not overly sweet and perfectly springy, with just the right hint of vanilla to complement the fresh banana and taro flavors. We took home a delicious vegetarian soba salad for later! Food is available to take out or eat in the A/C food court, and OlenaHi also does catering. We'll definitely return and enthusiastically recommend this business. Hawai`i and the world need more restaurants like OlenaHi, where you can enjoy fabulous food and outstanding, personable service, served up with a generous helping of warm, local-style aloha: a rare gem!

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OlenaHi - Olena burger and regular fries with plantation tea.

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The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill - Yummy

The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.0(2.3k reviews)
3.4 mi
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Made an account just to say Josh was a beast! Cleaning tables, Greeting people with a smile,…read moreSeating people including me and my wife, and running huge trays of food! Mind you he was working by himself. He managed to seat me and my wife in 20 mins, despite being busy on a saturday. Our waitress was great too! Ambience was loud considering it's a bowling alley as well, Food and Service are definitely on top. 10/10 would come again.

Had some family visiting and took them here for dinner. We were a group of 7, so I tried to call…read moreand make reservations. However, they told me they don't take reservations and to just walk in. Well, we got there and had to wait 58 minutes before we got seated. Pro tip: just have them put you down on the list. Don't listen about not taking reservations for large parties. I found out after that a group of 8 got reservations for 6:30 so I was quite unhappy about that. It didn't help that there was a table with 3 people who were there since 3pm (it was already 7:58 at this point) who were still occupying the tables and the staff couldn't make them leave. They eventually moved them to another smaller table, but they could have done that sooner, just saying. Not the restaurant's complete fault, people can be extremely inconsiderate but there maybe should be a system for dealing with these types of situations. All they had were empty bottles, they were not ordering anything. Anyway, we finally got seated, and as expected, the food didn't disappoint. We got the Tasty Chicken (always a must), boneless kalbi (super tender and flavorful), loco moco (one of the best on the island) and oxtail soup (theirs is pretty solid). We also got pumpkin crunch, strawberry crunch, and cream cheese brownie. Everything was amazing as usual and they all said it was the best food they had on-island during their trip. The food was worth the wait, but, that wait could've truly been avoided. It's not somewhere you take a first date unless you are bowling because it is super loud. It is located in an out of the way, not really scenic spot. Parking can be a bear. But it remains to be one of those tried and true "local" spots that never fail to please. *Rating is solely for the food and reliability of the excellent flavors and quality of the food

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The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill - Tasty Chicken (award Winning) & Boneless Marinated Kalbi plate

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Dixie Grill - Brisket plate

Dixie Grill

3.6(1.2k reviews)
3.4 mi
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Can't believe we waited so long to dine here and now we come here frequently. Can't get enough of…read moretheir delicious food! Tried almost everything and all so good! Portions are generous, I been telling my friends and family about this place. Try the sweet tea!!! So good!!! Lots of TV to watch the game. Plenty of parking.

Dixies has been around for a long time. We decided to give the aiea location a go…read more Located right off the freeway off ramp to aiea on kamehameha highway its the first driveway to the right. First impression is it looks like a "biker" bar. Minus the bikes and bikers. Parking is shared with another restaurant and there is additional parking to the side. We got here around 5:30 pm on a Thursday and it wasnt too busy. By around 6:30pm the place was nicely filled with only a few empty tables left. The insides (pic) is decorated with a crabshack theme but be warned there is no ac !! other than a few ceiling fans. It wasnt comfortably cool but not uncomfortably hot either. The inside area is centered near the bar (mostly padded booths or wooden table and chairs and maybe around 8 picnic tables outside in a covered patio area (pic)..oh and there was in house clean bathrooms too! The staff seemed to be a host. 1 bartender, and two waitresses and the kitchen people. The staff seemed to be cool and dilligent in their duties. The menu (pic) is burgers- brisket- crab cakes- fish and chips and Crabfest menu items on special- etc. I went with the fish and chips. The fish was real tasty buttery and flavorful and the fries was salty and how fries supposed to be. The food was good but the portions did not justify the price. Pic of said minimal portions enclosed. So lets see parking was good..restaurant interior had a cool open air vibe..food was tasty!! But the place had no Ac and portions didnt justify prices...We were all hungry afterwards and after spending $24 plus tip you dont expect to be wanting to got to jack in the krak for more food afterwards. A cool experience just eat before you go.

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Nami Kaze - Dining area

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4.5(801 reviews)
2.8 mi•Iwilei
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It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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The Local - Nachos with shredded cheese instead of queso.

The Local

2.6(284 reviews)
0.1 mi
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For an airport restaurant, I give this five stars because of the most friendly and informative…read morecustomer service by our server Aurea. My partner has a gluten intolerance and the server was very knowledgeable about gluten free items on their menu. Our flight was also delayed and we were given a meal voucher from Delta which she was able to guide us through that process very easily and how they work from the airlines. We ordered the Kalua pork nachos where the fryer they use for the corn tortilla chips is a shared fryer so she informed us of the shared fryer with gluten items. She also informed us we could use shredded cheese instead of the queso since the queso contains gluten. Nacho were yummy and hot- only wished it had some jalapeños on it but that is a personal preference. Spirits in their beverage menu were more than reasonably priced especially for an airport restaurant. Place has tons of tables. All in all- I will be back when I fly out from HNL again and kudos to Aurea! She was fantastic.

While waiting for my flight home, I dropped by this place for an early dinner. You had to scan the…read moreQR code to order your meal. I placed my order but they said they never received it so I had to do it again. I ordered the loco moco which came with a beef patty, fried eggs and macaroni salad. The beef patty was way overcooked and a bit salty. The best part of the entree was the macaroni salad. Service was slow but friendly.

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Hawaiian grass fed beef burger

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