GREAT EATS HAWAII: 2025

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

MARIPOSA

NEIMAN MARCUS

ALA MOANA CENTER

1450 ALA MOANA BLVD

HONOLULU, HI 96814

808-951-3420

https://www.neimanmarcus.com/restaurants/honolulu%20/hi/mariposa/honolulu%20-%20ala%20moana

https://www.yelp.com/biz/mariposa-honolulu-8

https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=220582431355321

https://www.instagram.com/mariposahawaii/?hl=en

Really enjoyed a little Date Night at Mariposa after a few hours of shopping. We timed shopping so that we could enjoy the sunset on the outdoor lanai. Food and service were excellent. The Corn Chowder here is some of the best ever and my Wife cannot get enough of the warm Popovers. This was a nice way to start the meal. The Tuna Tataki was fresh and the sauce was delicious. The Giardiniera Salad was huge. Enough for two or more for sure. We liked the fresh vegetables and dressing. The Branzino was also good so this dinner hit positive on all dishes.

Click links below to view previous posts on Mariposa;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/07/mariposa-neiman-marcus-ala-moana-center.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/12/mariposa-neiman-marcus-ala-moana-center.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/02/mariposa-at-neiman-marcus_13.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/02/mariposa-at-neiman-marcus.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2020/02/mariposa.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2016/06/mariposa_85.html

MARIPOSA

MARIPOSA MENU

THE FAMOUS POPOVERS

KAHUKU CORN CHOWDER

TUNA TATAKI

GIARDINIERA SALAD

PAN SEARED BRANZINO

MARIPOSA VIEW

DATE NIGHT AT MARIPOSA

LOVING THE VIEW

WIFE DECIDED TO GO BACK AND SHOP SOME MORE SO I HAD TO
HAVE ANOTHER GLASS OF VINO

Monday, March 31, 2025

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE SEAFOOD BUFFET

PLUMERIA BEACH HOUSE

KAHALA HOTEL AND RESORT

5000 KAHALA AVENUE

HONOLULU, HI 96816

808-739-8760

www.kahalaresort.com

www.yelp.com/biz/plumeria-beach-house-honolulu-3

www.facebook.com/PlumeriaBeachHouse/

www.instagram.com/explore/locations/246798991/united-states/honolulu-hawaii/plumeria-beach-house-at-the-kahala-hotel-resort/?hl=en

Fridays during Lent mean eating no meat or chicken. My solution is the Seafood Buffet at The Kahala Resort. Love it!

Click links below to view previous posts on Plumeria Beach House at The Kahala;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2025/02/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/11/plumeria-beach-house-kahala-resort.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/10/plumeria-beach-house-kahala-resort.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/plumeria-beach-house_28.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/09/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/06/fathers-day-brunch-plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/02/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet_11.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/02/plumeria-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/12/plumeria-beach-house.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/10/plumberia-beach-house-seafood-buffet.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2023/02/plumeria-beach-house-sunday-brunch.html

ALWAYS START WITH A FEW OF MY FAVORITES

CRAB IS MY FAVORITE

LOVE SITTING OUTSIDE

ONE OF THE BEST PLACES ON OAHU FOR SUNSET AND VIEWS

MY KAHALA HAPPY PLACE

Saturday, March 29, 2025

BLT WITH AVOCADO

DINNER AT HOME

We don't eat sandwiches for dinner very often but this BLT with Avocado may change that.

Super delicious and satisfying with low carb bread.

BLT WITH AVOCADO

GREAT COMBINATION OF FLAVORS ON LOW CARB BREAD

Thursday, March 27, 2025

HUALANI'S - KAUAI

HUALANI'S RESTAURANT

TIMBERS KAUAI OCEAN CLUB & RESIDENCES

3770 ALA OLI ST

LIHUE, HI 96766

808-320-7399

https://www.timberskauai.com/experience/farm-sea-table/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/hualanis-restaurant-lihue

https://www.instagram.com/timberskauai/p/Bj5qIEjAem7/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/timberskauai/videos/hualanis-restaurant/557224071694508/

Another nice lunch at Hualani's on Kauai. Just a beautiful place to relax and enjoy and incredible view and some good food. Started with the Smoked Ahi Dip with homemade Pickles. Loved the Pickles. The Ahi Dip was just ok and served with local Banana Chips.

The Blackened Ahi Sandwich was really good and I would definitely order it again. I requested the Kale Caesar Salad in place of French Fries. Not bad. This is a place you want to go to enjoy lunch or maybe a few sunset cocktails.

Click link below to view previous post on Hualani's;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/03/hualanis-restaurant-kauai.html

HUALANI'S ON KAUAI

BEAUTIFUL VIEW

LOWER CLUBHOUSE

HUALANI'S LUNCH MENU

SMOKED AHI DIP

BLACKENED AHI SANDWICH WITH KALE CAESAR SALAD

FRESH SWORDFISH WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

DINNER AT HOME

This Swordfish was so fresh and delicious. Far better than most Hawaii restaurants.

FRESH HAWAII SWORDFISH

SWORDFISH COOKED TO PERFECTION

HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE AND SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

DINNER AT HOME

Another delicious Taco Tuesday at the Casa!

HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE

SHRIMP TEMPURA TACOS

PATRICIO'S MEXICAN TAQUERIA

73-4038 HULIKOA DRIVE

KAILUA KONA, HI 96740

808-334-1008

www.patriciostaqueria.com

www.yelp.com/biz/patricios-mexican-taqueria-kailua-kona-2

www.facebook.com/patriciostaqueria/

www.instagram.com/patriciostaqueria/?hl=en

This Patricio's takeout was pretty terrible. The Beef Tacos were soggy and fell apart and they seemed smaller than previous orders. The Chicken Taquitos had no flavor and I only ate one. Love their Salsa though which is smoking hot. Could not believe that Chips and Salsa cost $9.

I have had good visits here so won't write this place off yet.

Click links below to view previous posts on Patricio's Mexican Taqueria;

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/11/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2024/03/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/06/patricios-mexican-taqueria-kailua-kona.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/04/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2022/03/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

https://greateatshawaii.blogspot.com/2019/08/patricios-mexican-taqueria.html

CRUNCHY BEEF TACOS

CHICKEN TAQUITOS

CAESAR SALAD

DINNER AT HOME

My Wife makes a homemade Caesar Dressing that is as good as any steakhouse. The Anchovies and Avocado set this salad over the top and make it a family fave!

CAESAR SALAD

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

DA SEAFOOD CARTEL

98380 KAMAHEMEHA HWY

AIEA, HI

808-551-9771

https://www.daseafoodcartel.com/

https://www.yelp.com/biz/da-seafood-cartel-aiea

https://www.instagram.com/daseafoodcartel/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/daseafoodcartel/

I give Da Seafood Cartel a big thumbs up. Food was very fresh and flavorful. Started with the Chips and Salsa and loved the crispy chips. Salsa was really good but had very little heat. Wish they had a hotter version. The Steak Tacos were some of the best I have had in Hawaii. Recommend the Taco Cabo big time. Nice portion of Steak and Shrimp on a cheese filled tortilla. When you mesh everything together it is delicious and you won't be able to stop eating it. Recommend sharing as it is a large portion of food. The Chicharron Pescado was surprisingly good. We thought it was pork or chicken but turns out it is fish. They provide warm tortillas so you can make tacos. Loved the Cocktail Ceviche but again recommend sharing it as it is a large portion. My fave was the Tostada Embarazada which again is huge and probably should be shared. Fresh Shrimp, Octopus and a little Blue Crab spread. Lots of flavors here perched on a crunchy tortilla with nice Pico de Gallo and fresh Avocado. Yummy.

Looking forward to returning here soon!