Kalama Beach Club

280 N Kalaheo Ave
Kailua, HI 96734

Dan V. writes: Beautiful scenery for a wedding on the beach (I mean, like, on the sand, wind in your hair, surf and ukeleles in the background).

This is the windward side of Oahu and is prone to sudden showers, but I swear during the wedding, the gusts mellowed to…

New Mui Kwai Chop Suey Ii

123 Oneawa St
Kailua, HI 96734

Tim K. writes: A popular Chinese restaurant in Kailua, usually partially filled with hungry eaters and they do a brisk take out business.

At least twice a week I would take out an order of Gun Low Mein. They make the best ever. Excellent mix of noodles, vegtables…

A-1 Tailoring Service

333 Uluniu St Ste 102
Kailua, HI 96734

Rhino G. writes: Margaret and Mike are a hardworking couple who's work I've truly admired.  I've always been satisfied with all the hemming of my precious attire.  I wouldn't trust anyone else to do the job!!!

Casablanca Restaurant

19 Hoolai St
Kailua, HI 96734

Jane C. writes: A few things off the bat:
* The three stars are mostly for the experience, not the food per se!
* reservations are recommended (its a small restaurant--popular with groups)
* BYOB: there's even a cover charge for people who don't want to eat
* limited…

Bob's Sports Bar

170 Hamakua Dr
Kailua, HI 96734

kainanny c. writes: Fuck yeah. Hottest bartender in town. Give her a $20 tip and she'll shake it. What is "it", you ask? Put $20 on the bar, and you'll find out! ;)

Promise.

I forgot to say that she has great tits, too. I'd hit that. Over and over again.

Buona Sera Italian Restaurant

131 Hekili St Ste 101
Kailua, HI 96734

Joshua C. writes: Like most things in life trying out new restaurants has its pluses and minuses.

The plus side:
-Get to experience original and/or unfamiliar dishes (some might be really good)
-See how different types of cuisine are interpreted
-Find new favorite…

'Oiwi Ocean Gear

130 Kailua Road, Suite 109
Kailua, HI 96734

Heather H. writes: Let me tell you how pissed I was to find this place two days after I had to run into Macy's to buy an emergency swim suit.  Wicked pissed.

This great little shop is owned by a nice local fellow.  They do their own designs and construct comfortable,…

Cakelava

35 Kainehe St
Ste 107-108
Kailua, HI 96734

Elizabeth O. writes: My parents asked me what kind of cake I wanted for my birthday this year. My only response, "A cake I can't get."  They knew what I meant. For the last 2 years, cakelava has made my birthday cake. Both times were a surprise and both times the cake…

Kaneohe Bay Sandbar

Kaneohe Bay
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: We've been fortunate enough to have friends who live right on Kaneohe Bay. This means that whenever we've visited, we've woken up to the glorious waterfront view. Mornings mean a cup of joe at the end of the pier in my friend's backyard, or better…

Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course

Marine Corps Barracks Hawaii
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Tim K. writes: IF yyou can get on base and play this course, DO SO. The course is in great condition, greens are some of the best in the state. The views on the back nine ( 13, 14, 15) are outstanding. Stay in the fairway to score well. Staff is friendly and…

Maruki-tei

46-056 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

sasha-sparkle y. writes: Maruki tei is a delicatessen/ lunch plate place.  they also have hawaiian food, donburi's and saimin.   you can order items ala carte to make a plate, or you can order it single and it comes with rice and mac salad.  they also have premade bentos.…

Young Laundry & Dry Cleaning

45 480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: Located at the Windward City Shopping Center, this little cleaners tucked away in the corner right by Foodland is just so accomodating. Hubby took some work clothes in to be cleaned and pressed and told the lady he needed them the next day. Not a…

Kj's Local Grindz

Windward City Shoppi
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Kawehi S. writes: Kaneohe's best kept secret!  The fried chicken is like no other.  The "local" name is fitting...no frills, no gimmicks, just good fried chicken.  For all you townies, come on over to the Windward side.  It's worth the trip.

Beard Papa's

1099 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782

Dina V. writes: Beard Papa has seemed to raid Oahu as well, and they seem to be connected to most TCB&TL. Very small offerings, just the puffs. And limited flavors as well. But you can never go wrong with the vanilla. Never.

Masa & Joyce

45 582 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Alika P. writes: When I was in elementary, my dad would take us here after school back when they were located in Temple Valley. I never once ate from the Kaneohe store until the Temple Valley one sadly closed down. Still good, but not as good as it used to be, I can…

Flower Farm Inc

49-051 Johnson Rd
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Sandi S. writes: I can't say enough wonderful things about Flower Farm. Planning a destination wedding is difficult enough, but when you have called four florists (including the florist at the hotel where you're getting married) and NO ONE calls you back, it can be…

Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva

47-548 Hakuhale St
Kaneohe, HI 96744

arnold g. writes: If you're getting married in Hawaii and you need an officiant, there's only one person to call. Kahu Silva is not just a minister, he's a community spiritual leader who is well versed in Hawaiian culture and traditions. All of our wedding vendors…

Hygienic Store

47-528 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Laura T. writes: No way, I'm the first person to get to write this review? Awesome!

If you didn't grow up on O'ahu, you'll probably think this is a strange sounding name for a store. I still can't figure out why they called it that... the name makes it sound like they…

Yamashiro's Building Supply

45-552 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: This family owned business has been around for decades and provides the Windward side with everything it needs for home improvement. Contractors rely on this place for their supplies while others come here for whatever they need to enhance their…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

46003 Alaloa Street
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: Excellent service and we were in and out in less than 15 mins even though I pondered upon whether or not to take the Chevy 300 that they had because they had no other cars left and we just 'walked in' without a reservation. The person was extremely…

Foodland Super Market Ltd

Windward City Shoppi
Kaneohe, HI 96744

Anita L. writes: If you don't have access to one of the military commissaries on the island, then Foodland is one of your better choices for grocery shopping. Compared to Safeway (MAJOR RIP OFF) or even Times(slightly more expensive than Foodland), it really is a…

Pacific Supermarket

94-300 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797

Dina V. writes: Almost comparable to the ones in the Bay Area, but then again they're owned by the same person. I'll have to agree with Cali. P., it is clean and well organized, their aisles are actually quite spacious. A lot of their Asian goods are cheaper here…

Fisher Hawaii

450 Cooke Street
Honolulu, HI 96805

Anita L. writes: WOW what a super store this is. We had to go purchase school supplies for our son and his teacher recommended that we go here because the prices are great. Anyway, not only were the prices great, the place was HUGE. Everything you need for office…

Makoto Sushi

850 Kamehameha Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782

jacqui w. writes: Makoto sushi makes me feel like Donny the Retard.  (ref: Larry the Cable Guy.)  I LIKE CATERPILLAAAARS!  

They're cute.  And good.  And come with Miso soup.   And it's the  first sushi place i went with my boyfriend Lani.  He pretended like he was…

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Pearl City Shopping Center
1099 Waimano Home Rd
Pearl City, HI 96782

Dina V. writes: When did The Coffee Bean raid Oahu? Don't matter much I like their ice blendeds way better than the 'bucks. The plus to this location, there's a DRIVE THRU!!! Like what? Yeah no joke. A drive thru. There's also a Beard Papa connected to it. We didn't…

Pet Spot

1000 Kam Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782

Jill S. writes: I'm really happy to have found this store!  Unlike the last pet store I stopped into, this one does nearly everything right.  The animals are healthy, happy, appropriately priced and represent the most attractive and desirable characteristics of the…

Ross Stores

1000 Kamehameha Hwy
Pearl City, HI 96782

Dina V. writes: I found a cute 3 piece PUMA outfit for my daughter for $9.99. GATDAMN, that's cheap. The compare price was $44. And guess what the Puma store right next door had it for $44, sure they had a promo going on for 50% off, but still I got mine cheaper.…

Nisei Shiatsu Llc

941 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 205
Pearl City, HI 96782

Kevin S. writes: Been going here for a few years and my mother's been going there for over 30 years.  So we can definitely vouch for the place.  The service is great as are their prices ($43 for a one hour massage).  There's plenty of parking and the whole experience…

Frasco Ryan DDS

1000 Kamehameha Hwy Ste 235
Pearl City, HI 96782

Jim H. writes: Dr. Frasco is the best dentist I ever had. He does the teeth cleaning himself! No more butchering by the assistants! I had some bonding done and he took care of a few other issues while he was at it free of charge. I see him at his Campbell St.…

Diego's Taco Shop

719 Kamehameha Hwy
Ste A102
Pearl City, HI 96782

Kimo K. writes: I love dis place. and eh, Scott,  ya gotta ask em to really make em crunchy. Dass da only way. Then the flavors come out, Really crunchy well done is the only way I like em. Was passing this place for years thinking it was a roach motel.  Figgad ah…

Made in Hawaii Foods

98-718 Moanalua Rd
#A18
Pearl City, HI 96782

Dina V. writes: Saw a small snippet about their Fresh Strawberry Mochi in the Star Bulletin and had to see what this was all about. I've only heard of the stuff but I've never had any. I've even heard they sell 'em at the mochi place in SF's Japantown, but the last…

VCA Family Animal Clinic

98-1254 Kaahumanu St
Pearl City, HI 96782

jacqui w. writes: We had an emergancy - our family dog, a 14 y/o Wirehaired Fox Terrier named Mele, was leaking some type of gross fluid and shaking and grumbling.  We called our regular doctor, Dr. Asato, and she suggested we take her to the hospital.  We called…

Gyotaku Japanese Restaurant & Catering

98-1226 Kaahumanu St
Pearl City, HI 96782

Kevin S. writes: Located pretty centrally in Pearl City this place is almost always busy.  They have good food, decent prices, and lots of parking.  The restaurant is actually rather large and very clean so when I say its almost always busy for dinner that really is…

Kualoa Point State Recreation Area

64-1550 Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Mario Z. writes: If you have ever visited this park you might not recognize it by it's name but instead recognize it by being the place you pulled over and took pictures of Chinaman's Hat.  This park offers many great picture taking shots as you have the steep…

Dot's In Wahiawa

130 Mango St
Wahiawa, HI 96786

onefootlaulau h. writes: This place is an institution for anyone who's spent a significant number of years in Wahiawa. From birthdays to grad parties to karaoke competitions, going to Dot's is like going to an aunty's house, who happens to be able to cook whatever you want.…

Da Pokeman Fish Market

36 N Kamehameha Hwy
Wahiawa, HI 96786

Jill S. writes: Broke da mouf!
Took my haole brudda here today for some serious grindz.  3 Number One plate lunches, 1/2lb poke shoyu style, 2 sides haupia and we were SOLID!
All for a little over $20?!  MEAN brah!