Where I eat on Oahu— Ep 112

Where I Eat on Oahu: My Repeat-Favorite Spots in Waikiki and the North ShoreMarcie from Hawaii Travel Made Easy shares her personal repeat-favorite places to eat on Oahu, starting with a tip to skip the dine-in line at Pa’ia Fish Market Waikiki by ordering takeout (she recommends the mahi-mahi with home fries and homemade tartar sauce). She highlights Musubi Cafe Iyasume for Spam and tuna mayo musubi, Waffle & Berry for thick acai bowls, and urges stopping at Hawaii’s 7-Eleven for musubi and sushi rolls. For North Shore days, she plans food stops at Kahuku Farms (plus farm-store favorites like lilikoi balsamic and passion fruit syrup), Fumi’s or Romy’s shrimp trucks (garlic butter; choose by line length), Seven Brothers for burgers, and Sunrise Cafe for acai bowls and lattes. She also recommends Rainbow Drive-In for plate lunch and sit-down picks House Without a Key, Merriman’s, and Deck at Queen Kapiolani Hotel, plus notes on reservations, views, parking, and her itinerary audit service.00:00 Skip the Paia Line00:31 Personal Oahu Food List01:03 Musubi Cafe Breakfast01:38 Waikiki Acai Bowls02:10 Paia Fish Order02:35 Hawaii 7 Eleven Snacks03:00 North Shore Food Stops03:06 Kahuku Farms Must Do03:34 Shrimp Truck Strategy04:02 Seven Brothers Burgers04:19 Sunrise Cafe Coffee04:40 Rainbow Drive In Plate Lunch05:04 Sit Down Favorites05:13 House Without a Key06:04 Merrimans Date Night06:36 Deck Diamond Head View07:01 Wrap Up and ResourcesWhere I Eat on Oahu: My Repeat-Favorite Spots in Waikiki and the North ShoreWho this episode is for: Anyone visiting Oahu who wants real, repeat-tested food recommendations instead of a generic "best restaurants" list.What you'll learn: Marcie's go-to spots for quick bites and sit-down meals across Waikiki and the North Shore, plus practical tips like skipping lines and choosing shrimp trucks.Places discussed:WaikikiNorth ShoreHotels discussed:Queen Kapiolani Hotel — home of The Deck restaurant, Diamond Head viewRestaurants discussed:Pa'ia Fish Market (Waikiki) — order takeout to skip the dine-in line; mahi-mahi with home fries and homemade tartar sauce recommendedMusubi Cafe Iyasume — Spam and tuna mayo musubiWaffle & Berry — thick acai bowls7-Eleven (Hawaii locations) — musubi and sushi rollsKahuku Farms — farm-store favorites like lilikoi balsamic and passion fruit syrupFumi's / Romy's shrimp trucks — garlic butter shrimp; pick by shorter lineSeven Brothers — burgersSunrise Cafe — acai bowls and lattesRainbow Drive-In — plate lunchHouse Without a Key — sit-down favoriteMerriman's — sit-down, good for date nightThe Deck at Queen Kapiolani Hotel — sit-down, Diamond Head viewMarcie's recommendations:Order takeout at Pa'ia Fish Market Waikiki instead of waiting in the dine-in line; get the mahi-mahi with home fries and homemade tartar sauceStop at a Hawaii 7-Eleven for surprisingly good musubi and sushi rollsOn North Shore days, plan food stops around Kahuku Farms, a shrimp truck, Seven Brothers, and Sunrise CafeChoose between Fumi's and Romy's shrimp trucks based on whichever line is shorterFor sit-down dinners, House Without a Key, Merriman's, and The Deck are reliable picks — book reservations ahead and factor in parkingRelated Hawaii Travel Made Easy episodes: How Many Days Do You Really Need on Oahu?— Ep 126The Oahu Itinerary That Almost Always Works— Ep 115Where I Actually Eat on Maui— Ep 132Related articles: Where to Find the Best Cheap Eats on Oahu (That Locals Actually Eat)Where to Find the Best Shave Ice on Oahu (By Someone Who’s Eaten Way Too Much)Best Oahu Restaurants for Families: Where to Eat with KidsWhere to Eat in Waikiki Without Going Broke: 12 Spots Under $20About Your Host: Marcie Cheung is a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert who has visited Hawaii 40+ times and spent 20+ years as a professional hula dancer. Through Hawaii Travel with Kids, she helps families plan authentic, affordable Hawaii vacations that respect local culture while creating unforgettable memories.Learn more at hawaiitravelwithkids.comConnect: @hawaiitravelwithkids on Instagram | Book a Consultation🌺 Join 11,000+ families receiving free Hawaii travel tips, island guides, and insider advice - subscribe now!https://hawaiitravelwithkids.com/free-5-day-email-course-how-to-travel-to-hawaii-like-a-pro/