We award Honu Oceanside 1st Place 🏆

We award Honu Oceanside 1st Place 🏆 Best meal of a lifetime. We had an early dinner reservation and were seated quickly. Had a view of the big waves while we read the menus—watching the white foam crash against the shore made even choosing dishes feel like a treat 🌊. There was a big wine list we didn’t need (we were too focused on the main courses!), but our server was amazing at answering questions about food preparations and wine pairings—super patient even with our silly “can we skip the spice?” asks.😂 🥩 The lilikoi lemon drop (so fresh and fruity, like a sunny sip!) and my wine arrived quickly—no awkward waiting around. For a starter, we ordered ahi meatballs, and they were incredible—juicy tuna packed into tender balls, with a tangy tomato sauce that made us clean the plate in minutes. Then came the mains: the braised beef (fall-off-the-fork tender, soaked in rich sauce!) and the filet pepper corn beef—the best steak I’ve ever eaten. Better than the top steakhouse in London we’d visited before! Every bite was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and the black pepper crust added just the right kick.😂 👨🍳This restaurant has a watchful owner (we saw hi😂m check in on tables nonstop!) and an attentive manager—they really care about how you’re enjoying the meal. We’ll be back soon, and it’ll be hard not to order the peppercorn filet again… though their gluten free Italian flour pizza sounded tempting (next time, we’re saving room!). 📌The restaurant was busy, but we had great service—no waiting for refills, no forgotten requests—and every bite was delicious. This one’s a keeper, for sure! #HonuOceanside#HawaiiFineDining#GlutenFreePizza#OceansideDining#TravelEats