Best Restaurants for Foodies in Kalihi-Palama

We came here by accident having seen it on the shuttle ride from airport to hotel. We were starving having traveled 8 hours that day, and needed quick eats for the family. We just happened to catch the tail end of happy hour with $12 pizzas and other good deals on cocktails and small plates. Huge highlights: Kalua pork and pineapple pizza was outstanding, truffle and mushroom was delicious, carne asada tacos hit the spot, and although we were stuffed to the gills we could not resist the strawberry cream pie / my absolute favorite - and the choco mac bit pie. We will definitely be back. Also loved the whole SALT food hall vibe too!

We love Fete. The food NEVER disappoints! delicious and lively ambiance.

As you eat a meal at Merriman's, you can tell that each ingredient is selected with care. Sure enough, when I asked I found out the food is locally sourced from farms that the owners and Chef know and trust. Many items are hand selected by the box, not the truck load. Since the Chef from Maui transferred over to Merriman's Oʻahu, our entrees have been especially ono. At lunch today I planned to take home one of my two fish (ahi) tacos. No way! I couldn't stop finishing both. Last night my husband and I walked into Merriman's without reservations and sat at the bar. Who cares if we didn't get a table? The gregarious host, Cody Merriman, stopped by to share a laugh or two and answer our questions about the menu. My husband ordered their chicken entree for dinner and said it was the best chicken he'd ever had. And my taro falafel was also delicious. We can't resist their Waialua Chocolate Purse for dessert. I felt a little decadent afterward, but what the heck? There are lots of restaurants in our neighborhood, but for five years now we keep coming back to Merriman's which seems to be even better the last six months. Could it be the addition of the Maui Chef? We like the vibe. Energetic without being so loud you cannot carry on a conversation. We both think their Hawaiian music playlist is the best in the City. Wish I could think of something negative to say to make this review real. But having just come back from a great lunch with memories of a wonderful dinner there last night, I am only happy and satisfied.

Our reservation was last minute - after the UH football game. We needed someplace to lick our wounds!! Very happy to get a table at Lucky Belly! Onolicious food! I wanna go back to taste more!

Service and support were fantastic! Thank you to the team working last night we had a great experience