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• DINING: BAR & GRILLS, LOUNGES and PUBS
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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; $$$$ = $30 and up
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CHART HOUSE
Chart House Waikiki sits nestled overlooking the peaceful Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. Their innovative Pacific Rim presentations showcase the freshest bounty of the islands. Award-winning service and panoramic sunset views make the dining room the place to be for a relaxing island-style dinner. Live entertainment and early and late happy hours heat up the night in the lounge. Serving the island’s largest pupu menu ’til 12:30 a.m., the lounge parties on ’til 2:00 a.m. Chart House Waikiki is the place to go for a highlight in island dining or a taste of local night life. 1765 Ala Moana Blvd. (808) 941-6669. $$
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CHOLO'S HOMESTYLE
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
A tourist and local favorite, Cholo’s offers authentic
homestyle Mexican dishes at affordable prices. Try their
famous island-fresh fish tacos and burritos or some
quesadillas, nachos, enchiladas, and fajitas. Enjoy
a traditional or tropical margarita from Cholo’s Margarita
Bar while dining inside or outside. Located in the North
Shore Marketplace, in Hale‘iwa on the famous North
Shore, Cholo’s homey, festive atmosphere includes Mexican
art and crafts for sale. 66250 Kamehameha Hwy. For information, call (808) 637-3059. $
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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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KELLEY O'NEALS WAIKIKI
Kelley O’Neil’s Waikiki brings the lively Irish-pub atmosphere to the heart of Waikiki. Have a pint of Guinness, or one of ten other beers on tap, while your beef, chicken or Guinness cottage pie is cooking. Or, choose the fish & chips, a burger, a specialty or deli sandwich, or a bowl of O’Neil’s Beef Stew. Kelly O’Neil’s has lively entertainment nightly, with Irish music featured from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sundays. Open until 4:00 a.m., kitchen open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at 311 Lewers St. (808) 926-1777. $$
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MOOSE McGILLYCUDDY'S
One of the things you “Moose” do in Waikiki is Hang Loose with the Moose. A popular gathering place for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dancing since 1980, Moose McGillycuddy’s has an atmosphere for just about everyone. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. — ask about the 12-egg Moose Omelette challenge. Lunch and dinner is offered until 10:00 p.m. and a late-night menu is served until 1:00 a.m. Dance to live DJs upstairs, shoot some pool in the tavern, play the NTN trivia boxes or watch sports on 26 large flat-screen HDTVs. Enjoy daily drink specials, Happy Hour everyday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 310 Lewers St. (808) 923-0751. $$
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ODORIKO
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
 Feast on a bountiful array of more than 100 traditional Japanese entrees such as sukiyaki, shabu shabu, teishoku, tempura, and selections of sushi. Their extensive menu also includes lobster, dungeness crab, sashimi, and other seafood. Odoriko is in King’s Village, behind the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. For more information call, (808) 923-7368, or visit them online at; www.OdorikoHawaii.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 Beachwalk) 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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