Apr 7, 2023


There is no shortage of great restaurants and excellent food in Waipahu, HI. Load the family in a Honda Accord or Pilot and take them to these outstanding family restaurants below for authentic Hawaiian, Filipino, Japanese, and American cuisine.

4 Family Restaurants Worth the Drive Near Waipahu, HI

1. Highway Inn Waipahu

Experience the taste of “old Hawaii” at the Highway Inn Waipahu, a cozy, family-owned eatery that has been serving authentic Hawaiian a la carte dishes and combo plates for 74 years.
They are famous for their delicious Kalua Pig Combo, Hawaiian beef stew, deep-fried butterfish, the delectable Chicken Lau Lau, Kiawe smoked meat and onions, and the ‘Ohana meals – hot family meals for up to four people.

Address and Hours

Highway Inn Waipahu is at 94-830 Moloalo Street 101 in Waipahu and is open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They offer online ordering for take-out and delivery.

2. Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii is a unique spot with a selection of creative, authentic Filipino, Hawaiian, and fusion dishes with names like Heart Attack Loco Moco, which is flavorful brisket, pork belly, and eggs with loads of gravy.
The house specials include steak, shrimp, steamed shoyu ginger fish, grilled and fried chicken, and roast pork with plenty of sides. The kiddies’ menu has a choice of cheeseburgers, fish and chips, grilled cheese, and chicken.

Address and Hours

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii is at 94-256 Waipahu Depot Street in Waipahu and is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can order their tasty meals for delivery online on Bite Squad.

3. Restaurant Kuni

Restaurant Kuni is a lovely restaurant that offers Japanese-style meals with a touch of local flavor. They have delicious yakitori, shrimp tempura, tonkatsu, and sashimi on the menu. If you want a real treat, order the nabe-mondo “in the pot” dish served with tofu, watercress, won bok, onion, mushroom, bamboo shoots, and green onion.

Address and Hours

Restaurant Kuni is at 94-210 Leokane Street in Waipahu and is open daily for lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m

4. Oh My Grill

The vibey Oh My Grill has the best Hawaiian and American-style barbeque in town. Enjoy juicy New York steaks, mixed barbeque platters, and their famous Wagyu Burger with a tasty homemade patty. They also have a wide selection of seafood, saimin, and stir-fried dishes.

Address and Hours

Oh My Grill is in Don Quijote Foodcourt at 94-144 Farrington Highway Unit 16 in Waipahu and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offers take-out and deliveries.
Enjoy quality time with your family at these great restaurants in town. Swing by Tony Honda today to look at the new models and to test drive a brand-new Honda.

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