Oscar's Cafe

Yes the choices are a bit slim when visiting Zion, but Oscars was a pleasant place. Even though the prices are on the pricey side, at least you get huge portions. Dessert is a Muay share. The food is really good (not sure good for you) especially after a long hike. Half rack of ribs is really good and the burrito is a small baby.

Service is good, and the drink menu looked good too even thouh

 I wasn't in the mood for drinking a Wasatch pologomy porter (yes Thats a real drink)

Oscar's Cafe

948 Zion Park Blvd

Springdale, UT 84767

Henry’s Place

WHOA..best ice cream in Waikiki,

There are lots of shaved ice/ mochi places in Hawaii; but trhey all pail in comparison to Henry's Place and did I forget to mention that it's in Waikiki!

For $5.46 you get your pick of ice cream or sorbet in a cup (I would go for Ice cream on your first time...since the sorbet taste more like frozen fruit, if you like that sort of thing). The flavors vary, but contain green tea, mango, guava, melon for the most part. Very conviently located next to embassy suites (on the valet parking side)...this is one of the few "gems" hidden in Wakiki...definately worth a visit if you are visiting!

234 Beach Walk
Honolulu, HI 96815

  

 

La Mariana Sailing Club

Classic "American" style Hawaiian Diner.

Remember those very classic dinners you see that serve club sandwiches, burgers and rest. Imagine that with a bit of a Hawaiian twist. So instead of Monday Margarita night, they have tikki drinks for example.

The food is good (mainly sandwiches, burgers, steaks..not too much Hawaiian), but it's the ambiance you go for in this place. You get a very nice view of the water, and although the location is a bit weird (Sand island access road???) It's a very cool place you can show off to people, especially since it's off the main grid.

Viva la Hawaii (Yes that was cheesy)

50 Sand Island Access Rd 
Honolulu, HI 96819

Max's of Manilla

Halo Halo and chicken galore.

Relatively cheap and tasty, Max's of Manila (or Max's Chicken for short) is a go to spot in Hawaii. The food is Filipino without being too exotic.
The chicken and fries is a classic, and to cool off on a hot day, the halo halo is a must eat.
Also give the Sago't Gulaman a try (it taste like Boba Tea/ Bubble Tea).

Plenty of parking next to Costco, this is a place for visitors and locals alike.

Waipahu Shopping Plz 
94-300 Farrington Hwy, Ste F1 
Waipahu, HI 96797

801 Dillingham Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96817

Phone number (808) 599-5033 

 

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese

If you like cheese; you're going to like this place.

World's Famous Mac and cheese and the flagship seem to be the most popular items.  Prices are a bit high, $5-$7 for a sandwich or a cup of mac and cheese, but it is really good.

There is also a pure cheese portion of the shop.

One recommendation is that you eat the food ASAP!!!!...as you know cheese does not sit well, and once your food goes cold, so does your appetite.
  
1600 Pike Pl 
Seattle, WA 98101 
b/t Post Aly & Pine St in Downtown 
 (206) 956-1964

Piroshky Piroshky

Seattle Donuts

Cool, mom and pop-ish "piroshky", (which is like a danish, or donut) shop down by Pike's Place.

They have sweet ones and savory ones, and each one is in the $3-$5 dollar range.
The lines are long, and they do sell out of certain prioshkys, so I would go early to get your pick of the litter.

There's lots of food to try, l but I think even the locals approve of this one.

1908 Pike Pl 
Seattle, WA 98101 
b/t Western Ave & Virginia St in Downtown 
Phone number (206) 441-6068

Eat Local

A hipster version of Wholefood market.

There's a cow made out of grass in the front of the store. That sound tell you how organic this place is.
I walked around this place...it's a food paradise for those looking for all organic, no processed food.
I was only interested in the ice cream; the lady at the counter was really friendly, and let me sample which ever flavor i wanted.

A pint is $5-$6 dollars, but tasty though. This place is cool, healthy...but expensive
  
503 Broadway Ave E 
Seattle, WA 98102 
 (206) 397-3999

Polar Bar

So this is what is feels like to go back in time.

Polar bar is a very interesting place. It is in a hotel; however the hotel is historic.
The Arctic Club was basically a Fraternity  house for Gold Miners going up to the Yukon for the Alaskan gold rush...and where the Polar bar is (on the first ground level floor) is they're gathering place.

The drinks are a bit more pricier (in the $12-$16) range for well drinks; however I think you are more paying for the experience. There's an old school pool table, the decor is amazing, and the bar tender was very friendly.  Last but not least, there is a giant polar bar in the bar.

Yes this is review coming from a tourist (from LA)...locals don't hate.

700 3rd Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-0340

JUNO

Named after the movie, not the capitol.

I stayed at the Arctic Club Double tree upstairs, and got a voucher for $12 dollars to try out this place.

The food is good, although quite pricey. The food was fresh and not too heavy. Each plate for breakfast was around $15-$20 dollars. Juice is $5!

If you feel lazy (there's actually not too many places to eat around here other than in pioneer square.) and want to splurge a bit, this place isn't too bad. Although the decor isn't as cool as the upstairs part of the building, it was worth to give it a shot,

Arctic Club Hotel 
700 3rd Ave 
Seattle, WA 98104 
(206) 631-8080

Tita’s Kitchenette

Be prepared to go into food coma after this place.

This place is Cash only, but relatively cheap (2 item combo for around $8, with pancit $9) The BBQ is amazing, and the portion size is extremely generous.
Also recommended is the Pork/chicken adobo, beef steak, and bamboo shoots, which is the weird pink thing.
The atmosphere is well, don't expect too much. Its not an ambiance place...you come here simply for food.There's seating..but if you go on weekends for lunch the line is kind of long.

Its death by food; yet awesome.

2720 E Plaza Blvd 
National City, CA 91950
(619) 472-5801

Karihan Filipino Food

Ahh...Cheap, filling Filipino food....

Karihan is another place to go for panda express style filipino food. Although the selection is not as great as Tita's or Conching, the taste of the food is good. The line is not nearly as crazy as Tita's so you can always get your food as soon as you arrive.

Being new at Filipino food, the servers were really great explaining each exotic item one by one. The Kare Kare (meat with peanut butter sauce) was very good (something that Tita's does not have!).

Although most of the time now we head to Tita's or Conching I'll still head back on occasion to eat at this place.

2220 E Plaza Blvd 
Ste B 
National City, CA 91950 

b/t Grove St & 12th St
Phone number (619) 470-0783 

 

Tokachiya

Tucked away in the Shirokiya plaza at Ala Moana Mall, Tokachiya gives you the option of Hokkaido style Ramen amongst a maze of tempura and sushi.

The ramen was good..however I thought the broth could be much more creamy (sorry not as creamy as the ones in LA area). The rice and gioza was decent too...but it feels like the place is just lacking that extra spice or something special. It felt like a normal ramen place.

For the price, and location it was decent. Seating can be cruddy though, so be prepared to do some recon..especially on weekends.

All in all it was okay...but nothing special...would go if I felt like ramen at the mall.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96814

Kona Brewing Company

Kona Brewery is a great place for tourist without being a tourist.

First and foremost you have to be a fan of beer, otherwise this might not be the place for you..it is a brewery......

Took a large group on a Friday night (I made reservations that afternoon), and had a blast. In addition to the beers Kona is known for such as long board or firerock, there are other limited or seasonal beers on draft (I had a lemon grass wheat beer??) the service was excellent, and they were able to split the checks!

Food paired well with the food. Kona has a fairly large selection of sandwiches, pan pizzas, and tacos. Most use Hawaiian ingredients such as Kahlua pig, and papaya salad. I got the Cubano and was pleasantly surprised.

If you like the beer give it a try!

 Koko Marina Center 
7192 Kalanianaole Hwy 
Honolulu, HI 96825
Hawaii Kai  
(808) 396-5662