The Best Restaurants on the North Shore

Best Restaurants on the North Shore

With hundreds of dining options, finding the best restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, ice cream and shave ice shops on Oahu can be daunting. We’ve broken it down for you by destination. The rural North Shore is famous for big surf and shrimp trucks.

Visit our West Side and Waikiki guides for more Oahu restaurants.

The Best of North Shore

A plate of steak adorned with a rich sauce, accompanied by cubes of butternut squash garnished with chives, and a side of brussels sprout leaves and thinly sliced radishes. A pint of beer rests on a coaster to the left, all set on a wooden table—truly the best dinner on the North Shore.

Where to Find the Best Dinner on the North Shore

A bowl of colorful shave ice with blue, red, and yellow syrup, garnished with three white mochi balls at the bottom. The bowl is labeled "Matsumoto Shave Ice Hawaii" on its rim. Green leaves are visible in the background, making it clear why it's known as the best shave ice Oahu offers.

Where to Find the Best Shave Ice on the North Shore

A delicious serving of ice cream in a waffle bowl, hailed as one of the best desserts North Shore. The bowl contains three scoops of ice cream in pastel colors—blue, pink, and white. The crispy waffle contrasts with the creamy texture of the ice cream, set on a metal patio table with a blurred background.

Where to Find the Best Desserts on the North Shore

Learn About Hawaiian and Local Food

Four bowls of colorful and diverse poke bowls are shown from a top view, each filled with a variety of fresh ingredients such as avocado, sliced vegetables, seasoned meats, and rice, garnished with black sesame seeds. Chopsticks rest next to one of the bowls—truly an entry from a Hawaiian Food Glossary come to life.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: A Glossary

A table is set with a variety of colorful dishes: a blue plate with spice remnants, an orange plate with hors d'oeuvres and dip, a bowl of soup with herbs, flatbread with an egg, and a platter of assorted appetizers showcasing foods that define Hawaiian culture. Various condiments and garnishes are also present.

Foods That Define Hawaiian Culture: International Influences

A platter of assorted sashimi is artfully arranged on fresh green leaves. The varieties include seared tuna, sesame-crusted tuna, and traditional raw tuna slices. A small bowl of bright red pickled ginger and a container of wasabi sit nearby—offering the best lunch on the Big Island.

Where to Find the Best Hawaiian Food on the Big Island

Food Tours and Luaus

A colorful fruit stand set against lush greenery displays an assortment of tropical fruits, including coconuts, bananas, pineapples, and mangoes. A sign on the stand reads, "Top Foodie Tours Oahu: Crepes, Smoothies, Fresh Fruit, Lychee" in vibrant letters.

Top Foodie Tours Oahu

A shirtless man performs a fire dance against a dark background. He grips a flaming staff and wears a tribal necklace, with tribal tattoos on his arm. The flames are bright, illuminating his determined expression, reminiscent of ancient Hawaiian luau history.

Top Luaus on Oahu

Who’s writing these?

Meet our always-hungry team of foodies who compiled this list.
Please let us know if we’ve missed your favorite eat@localgetaways.com.