Outside of Waikiki and the Keeaumoku region, Honolulu lacks dense, walkable neighborhoods—it’s more like L.A. than San Francisco. One of the few urban neighborhoods is Kaimuki, with a cluster of some of Honolulu’s best restaurants. This is one of them, with a menu leaning towards comfort food, like baked mac ’n’ cheese, and locally raised meat, such as pork chops with potato pancakes and ribeye on fresh pappardelle. Another reason why I love this place? It’s the rare restaurant that serves good food and good cocktails. Tip: Sit in the bar area during opening or closing hours, when the bar serves a special menu of extremely satisfying hamburgers and meatloaf sandwiches, and nothing costs more than $10.
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12th Ave Grill
1120 12th Ave., Honolulu
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours
Daily 5:30–11pm
Phone
808/732-9469
Prices
Small plates $7–$13; large plates $23–$36
Cuisine Type
Contemporary American
Web site
12th Ave Grill
Other
Reservations recommended
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1120 12th Ave., Honolulu OahuNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.