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DINING: AMERICAN & LOCAL CUISINE
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Spotlight Hawaii Culinary Codes:
The $ signs are for the averge cost of one dinner entrée only.
$ = $12 and below; $$
= $13-20; $$$ = $21-30; $$$$ = $30 and up
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BIG KAHUNA MARKETPLACE
 Big Kahuna’s Marketplace, located on the third floor of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza, is the premier interactive entertainment center in the heart of Waikiki. For luminous fun, encounter Big Kahuna’s 3-D Glow Golf, Hawai‘i’s only 3-D glow-in-the-dark mini golf, or get your game on at the biggest video arcade in Waikiki. The marketplace is also home to over 80 merchants offering clothing, accessories, jewelry, tribal artifacts, Polynesian arts & crafts and much more. One can also learn and experience Hawai‘i’s unique culture (FREE) with Beginning Hula, 10:00 a.m. daily; Intermediate Hula, noon daily; daily ‘ukulele lessons at ‘Ukulele House and quilting lessons Tuesdays and Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Trading Post. Yoga lessons are also available 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for those looking to rejuvenate body and mind. In the evenings, enjoy a FREE Polynesian Revue at 7:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. After the show, dine at one of the many restaurants. Experience fun and excitement all in one central location! (808) 923-1191. Visit them online at; www.TopOfWaikiki.com.
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BLUE WATER SHRIMP & SEAFOOD
Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Co. offers visitors and residents some of the most delicious seafood Waikiki has to offer–with a money-back guarantee! They are cooking up memories in a serene location at 2145 Kuhio Ave., surrounded by banana and potted young banyan trees. This restaurant/food truck has created an outdoor oasis, offering the freshest salads, island fish, garlic shrimp, king crab and live clams at prices between $6.95 and $14.95. Blue Water Shrimp & Seafood Co., (808) 926-3532, was voted #1 three years in a row! $
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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
California Pizza Kitchen is the leader in California-style cuisine and is widely known for its innovative signature pizzas, pastas, soups, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Try the Baja Chicken Tortilla Spring Rolls with grilled chicken breast, Jack and Cheddar cheeses, roasted corn, black beans, fire-roasted mild chilies, red onions and cilantro, then topped with Parmesan cheese. Their Buffalo Chicken Pizza has grilled chicken marinated in spicy Buffalo sauce, mozzarella cheese, carrots, celery and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese and served with Gorgonzola ranch dressing. California Pizza Kitchen is located at 2284 Kalakaua Ave., 2nd floor above Footlocker. (808) 924-2000.
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HARD
ROCK CAFE - Oahu
 Rock ‘n’ Roll is here to stay and the Hard Rock Cafe does its part to keep the memories alive with a priceless collection of rock memorabilia. Some of rock's greatest legends have contributed guitars, jackets and other paraphernalia that adorn the walls of the restaurant. Enjoy the char-broiled burgers, barbecue ribs, tupelo chicken, or other robust American dishes as your eyes wander from wall to wall perusing over 200 pieces of memorabilia.
The Hard Rock Cafe is at 1837 Kapi‘olani Blvd. across from the Hawai‘i Convention Center. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. while their collectible souvenir merchandise is on sale from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily. For more information, call (808) 955-7383. Or visit; www.HardRockCafe.com. $
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MOOSE McGILLYCUDDY'S
One of the things you “Moose” do in Waikiki is Hang Loose with the Moose. A popular gathering place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dancing since 1980, Moose McGillycuddy’s has an atmosphere for just about everyone. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. — ask about the 12-egg Moose Omelette challenge. Lunch and dinner is offered until 10:00 p.m. and a late-night menu is served until 1:00 a.m. Dance to live DJs upstairs, shoot some pool in the tavern, play the NTN trivia boxes or watch sports on 26 large flat-screen HDTVs. Enjoy daily drink specials, Happy Hour everyday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 310 Lewers St. (808) 923-0751. $$
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OUTBACK
STEAKHOUSE - Oahu
 For
consistently high-quality food and service, generous
portions at moderate prices and a casual atmosphere
suggestive of the Australian Outback, visit the Outback
Steakhouse. The decor includes Australian memorabilia
while the Outback tucker (Aussie for food) starts with
Aussie-tizers like their famous Bloomin’ Onion® or Grilled Shrimp On The Barbie. Among the many entrees
are Ribs or Chicken On The Barbie or the Drover’s Platter® with both, Jackeroo Chops, Botany Bay Fish O’ The Day,
and Toowoomba Pasta. Or, Rockhampton Rib-Eye or Prime
Minister’s Prime Rib from among the steak and lamb selections
under the Land Rovers column. Outback Steakhouse is
open from dinner daily, curbside takeaway available.
Four locations: in Waikiki at 1765 Ala Moana Blvd., (808) 951-6274; east O‘ahu in Hawai‘i Kai, (808) 396-7576; west O‘ahu in Waipi‘o, (808) 671-7200, and Kapolei, (808)
674-1300. Visit them online at: www.OutbackSteakhouse.com. $$
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SEASIDE BAR & GRILL
If you’re a seafood and steak lover, Seaside Bar & Grill offers a great deal for you. Try the “Sunset Dinner” and choose two items for $12.95. Pick-up a copy of Oahu Gold for their Super Bonus Coupon and receive free house shrimp cocktail, tossed green salad and garlic bread with your dinner purchase. Seaside Bar & Grill, voted “Best Value in Hawai‘i” with over 1.5 million customers served, is open for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to noon and dinner from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. 2256 Kuhio Ave., corner of Seaside and Kuhio avenues. (808) 922-8227. $$
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SHORE BIRD RESTAURANT
& BEACH BAR
 Shore
Bird Restaurant & Beach Bar is laid out as a grand
open porch, circa 1930’s “plantation.” Period
detail is precise, with high ceilings, interior facades
facing outward and, well, a magnificent view that’s
been there all along. Activity begins each day with
a 7:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet. By 11:00 a.m., the Beach
Bar is in full swing. Sandwiches average $9.95, available
till 1:00 a.m. The Healthy Lunch Buffet is available
from noon to 3:00 p.m. At dinner, everyone barbecues
their own meal–with a chef to answer questions.
Enjoy live Hawaiian music nightly for a guaranteed good
time (no cover). Shore Bird has been serving visitors
and residents at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach, 2169 Kalia Rd. (at Beach Walk) for over 25 years.
Call (808) 922-2887 for more information. $$
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THE SHACK WAIKIKI
 The Shack has long been a local favorite for great fun, awesome food and by far the best place to watch your favorite sporting events. With 32 large, top-of-the-line HD TVs and the friendliest staff around, The Shack is now open in Waikiki! The atmosphere is comfortable and ideal to cheer on your team — or root against your rival — all while enjoying some of the best burgers in the state! Their menu offers everything from appetizers and salads to steak and fresh island fish. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. Located in the Waikiki Trade Center on the ground floor. Stop by today for a great meal and even greater fun. Visit them online at; www.ShackWaikiki.com. (808) 921-2255. $
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TONY
ROMA'S
 What makes Tony Roma’s one of Hawai‘i’s favorites? It’s not only the signature Baby-Back Ribs, but selections like Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Chicken, Grilled Mahi Mahi with Scampi Butter Sauce, World-Famous Onion Loaf and Grilled Sesame Wings with Thai Chili Sauce. Party platters are available. There are two Tony Roma’s on O‘ahu: 1972 Kalakaua Ave., (808) 942-2121; and in Westridge Mall, ‘Aiea, (808) 487-9911. $$. Or, enjoy a variety of your favorite Tony Roma’s fare at Tony Roma’s Rib Express restaurant in the Makai Food Court on the street level of Ala Moana Center for casual sit-down or take-out dining. Visit them online at: www.TonyRomas.com.
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