Th e recent closing of Byron’s Drive-In — a 24-hour institution in the Honolulu International Airport area — ends the final chapter in a long history of the late Andrew Wong’s restaurant empire on Oahu.

Which makes this a good time to look back in time and reflect upon all the wonderful restaurants we grew up with here in Hawaii on the island of Oahu that are no longer around.

Here’s a master list of Oahu eateries that have since closed their doors, collected from numerous online discussion boards, an old Polk Directory, Bob Sigall’s fantastic The Companies We Keep, as well as references from personal family, friends and coworkers. Links go to websites (or posts on this blog) with useful information pertaining to that particular business.

There’s certainly many businesses missing in the list at this point (3.23.13), as this is a perpetually dynamic work in progress like Wikipedia, intended to be completed via contribution from you folks, the readers!

If you know any Oahu eateries no longer around that aren’t included in the list, please add it in a comment, and it will be edited into the master list. Please note all the details you’re aware of, including location, year established and closed, your personal memories of said business(es), such as what was their most popular dish, feature, etc., and what’s currently in their former spot.

Note, if the establishment you remember was more focused as a bar or nightclub than restaurant, see this list: Oahu Bars & Nightclubs Memorialized

There’s also a listing of eateries and related businesses still open after over DECADES now at this link: Oahu Eateries 50+ Club

Let’s enjoy reminiscing them good ‘ole Kaukau days on Oahu!

Oahu Eateries Memorialized

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A&W Drive-In – Holiday Mart, Kailua and Waianae / burgers ‘n root beer ‘n floats / Waianae location currently Burger King *contributed by Mark Stone

– Holiday Mart, Kailua and Waianae / burgers ‘n root beer ‘n floats / Waianae location currently Burger King Aarons atop the Ala Moana – Ala Moana Rennaisance Hotel penthouse / scenic views of Honolulu and Ala Moana Beach, upscale pacific rim cuisine. Aaron’s immediately followed Nickolas Nicholas , which was in operation there from 1986 to 1985. Prior to that, it was The Summit , the very first restaurant (more like Coffee shop) to open in that space since Ala Moana Hotel first opened, in operation from 1970 to 1985. / Currently Signature Prime Steak & Seafood (owned by Peter Kim, restaurateur who also owns Yummy’s Korean BBQ, Liliha Bakery and Hibachi San, among other ventures) *contributed by Bob Sigall

– Ala Moana Rennaisance Hotel penthouse / scenic views of Honolulu and Ala Moana Beach, upscale pacific rim cuisine. Aaron’s immediately followed , which was in operation there from 1986 to 1985. Prior to that, it was , the very first restaurant (more like Coffee shop) to open in that space since Ala Moana Hotel first opened, in operation from 1970 to 1985. / Currently Signature Prime Steak & Seafood (owned by Peter Kim, restaurateur who also owns Yummy’s Korean BBQ, Liliha Bakery and Hibachi San, among other ventures) Ahi Assassins – 2570 S Beretania St / closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 2570 S Beretania St / closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Aiea Diner (likely not the proper name, so if you know this place, please help to update it!) – Kamehameha Hwy., top of the hill, on the southwest corner, right at the turnoff down to Aiea; there was only one road at the time (1960s) into Aiea and it was Kaamilo, which now dead-ends into a suburb / During the 1960s era (’66 to ’67 in memory), it was a great old-fashioned 1950’s style diner with pictures of Hawaiian singers of the day on the walls. *contributed by Rob Cannon

(likely not the proper name, so if you know this place, please help to update it!) – Kamehameha Hwy., top of the hill, on the southwest corner, right at the turnoff down to Aiea; there was only one road at the time (1960s) into Aiea and it was Kaamilo, which now dead-ends into a suburb / During the 1960s era (’66 to ’67 in memory), it was a great old-fashioned 1950’s style diner with pictures of Hawaiian singers of the day on the walls. Aiea Drive-In – On Moanalua Road, where the Aiea Shopping Center is now / *Masaji Uyehara opened Aiea Drive-In in 1951. It was closed around 1953 because a woman drove her car right into the restaurant and caused the building to burn down. The insurance was not enough to cover the damages so Mr. Uyehara quit the business to focus on the Ilima Drive In on King St. and the Mapunapuna catering. (*source: Oroku Oral Histories) *contributed by khs68

– On Moanalua Road, where the Aiea Shopping Center is now / *Masaji Uyehara opened Aiea Drive-In in 1951. It was closed around 1953 because a woman drove her car right into the restaurant and caused the building to burn down. The insurance was not enough to cover the damages so Mr. Uyehara quit the business to focus on the Ilima Drive In on King St. and the Mapunapuna catering. (*source: Oroku Oral Histories) Aikane Cafe, the “Old” – corner of Emily & Queen St. in Kaka’ako / Teri beef served in tin foil all cut up and ready to eat… so ono! Named ‘Aikane Catering’ in the 70s? *contributed by Dean Kobayashi and Jay

– corner of Emily & Queen St. in Kaka’ako / Teri beef served in tin foil all cut up and ready to eat… so ono! Named ‘Aikane Catering’ in the 70s? Akasaka – Hawaii Kai / features / currently

– Hawaii Kai / features / currently Akebono’s – backside of moilili feild / features / *contributed by bigbud808

– backside of moilili feild / features / Alakea Bar & Grill – 1192 Alakea St, downtown Honolulu / jukebox machines on each table; one of Genoa Keawe’s hideouts for her and her band, and she even recorded an album there that was released in the 80′s / *contributed by John Book

– 1192 Alakea St, downtown Honolulu / jukebox machines on each table; one of Genoa Keawe’s hideouts for her and her band, and she even recorded an album there that was released in the 80′s / Ala Moana Market – location / features *source: Remembering Oahu from the Past Part 2 on FB

– location / features Aioli’s – across from Holiday Mart

– across from Holiday Mart Alex Drive-In – Kapahulu/Kaimuki (near KHS) / car hop, orange freeze

– Kapahulu/Kaimuki (near KHS) / car hop, orange freeze Alexander Grocery – Makai of Wilder ave (below Punahou), on the Kokohead side of Alexander / A.K.A. “Da’ Chink Store”. Used to be frequented by many of the Punahou and Maryknoll students back in the day, up until 1975, when the store was closed to make room for a high rise condo. They used to sell ice cups (strawberry shave ice syrup and water, frozen in a paper cup) and some of the tastiest hamburgers; nothing fancy, but delicious! *contributed by Jay

– Makai of Wilder ave (below Punahou), on the Kokohead side of Alexander / A.K.A. “Da’ Chink Store”. Used to be frequented by many of the Punahou and Maryknoll students back in the day, up until 1975, when the store was closed to make room for a high rise condo. They used to sell ice cups (strawberry shave ice syrup and water, frozen in a paper cup) and some of the tastiest hamburgers; nothing fancy, but delicious! Alexander Young Hotel Bakery – Bishop Street, downtown Honolulu / lemon crunch, butter rolls, custard sandwiches (like a long john) *contributed by A. Keomaka

– Bishop Street, downtown Honolulu / lemon crunch, butter rolls, custard sandwiches (like a long john) Alfred’s – Century Center; before moving to Century Center, Alfred’s was in the Gold Bond building on Ala Moana Blvd. / Fine dining (European cuisine); Mr. Vollenweider was a nice man The breast of duck with lingonberry sauce, beef Wellington, and escargot were divine / currently *contributed by leighton and Gerry Lee

– Century Center; before moving to Century Center, Alfred’s was in the Gold Bond building on Ala Moana Blvd. / Fine dining (European cuisine); Mr. Vollenweider was a nice man The breast of duck with lingonberry sauce, beef Wellington, and escargot were divine / currently Alioto’s – 1580 makaloa st, 12th floor penthouse / In operation from 1977-80, this was the Honolulu branch of the famous SF seafood restaurant. Nunzio Alioto (grandson or great grandson of the founder?), a good friend of fellow Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya, ran the place. *contributed by FGII and BobSigall

– 1580 makaloa st, 12th floor penthouse / In operation from 1977-80, this was the Honolulu branch of the famous SF seafood restaurant. Nunzio Alioto (grandson or great grandson of the founder?), a good friend of fellow Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya, ran the place. Aloha Grill – corner of Bethel Street and Chaplain Lane (across from Mark’s garage) which had a bowling alley in the basement / Late 50s/early 60s era *contributed by A. Keomaka

– corner of Bethel Street and Chaplain Lane (across from Mark’s garage) which had a bowling alley in the basement / Late 50s/early 60s era Aloha Tofu Town – Dole Cannery, Iwilei / Aloha Tofu factory outlet store opened January 2015 in 5,000 square feet of space that included a deli, retail logo shop and full service kitchen with large commercial deep fryers to make their yakidofu and aburage products. Unique tofu dishes were introduced there such as Oboro Tofu, Tofu Katsu, Tofu Loco Moco, Tofu Poke, Okara Creme Puffs and Tofu Mousse. Closed June 2018.

– Dole Cannery, Iwilei / Aloha Tofu factory outlet store opened January 2015 in 5,000 square feet of space that included a deli, retail logo shop and full service kitchen with large commercial deep fryers to make their yakidofu and aburage products. Unique tofu dishes were introduced there such as Oboro Tofu, Tofu Katsu, Tofu Loco Moco, Tofu Poke, Okara Creme Puffs and Tofu Mousse. Closed June 2018. Alpine Haus – Lewers St., Waikiki / German eatery *contributed by “Kona” Wally C.

– Lewers St., Waikiki / German eatery Alpine Village – On S. King, just Ewa of Fukuya okazuya / former chef of Kahala Hilton and his wife opened the place; Swiss/Euro cuisine / *contributed by leighton

– On S. King, just Ewa of Fukuya okazuya / former chef of Kahala Hilton and his wife opened the place; Swiss/Euro cuisine / Al’s Greasy Spoon – In ’64 and ’65 there was an all-night grill near the bus station in Honolulu. It was called Al’s Greasy

Spoon. It specialized in soul food. Al then put in one pinball machine and changed the name to

Al’s Greasy Spoon and Entertainment. It was a great place to sober up before going back to base. *Contributed by Bill Ding

– In ’64 and ’65 there was an all-night grill near the bus station in Honolulu. It was called Al’s Greasy Spoon. It specialized in soul food. Al then put in one pinball machine and changed the name to Al’s Greasy Spoon and Entertainment. It was a great place to sober up before going back to base. All Star Cafe – Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki / sports mega stars opened this theme restaurant / currently the entire building is vacant (and ugly)

– Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki / sports mega stars opened this theme restaurant / currently the entire building is vacant (and ugly) Andrew’s Restaurant – Location / Andy Wong restaurant; closed in 1996 / currently

– Location / Andy Wong restaurant; closed in 1996 / currently Andy’s Drive-In – Oneawa St., Kailua / Andy Wong restaurant. 1957-1999. Sold 3,600 burgers on opening day at 17¢ each; ono “Slush-Shakes” / *contributed by Kaina and Jay

– Oneawa St., Kailua / Andy Wong restaurant. 1957-1999. Sold 3,600 burgers on opening day at 17¢ each; ono “Slush-Shakes” / Angelica’s – Gentry Pacific Design Center, Iwilei / Italian / Eat Cafe

– Gentry Pacific Design Center, Iwilei / Italian / Eat Cafe Arirang – Kaheka St. / Korean restaurant opened in 1961 by Edwin Noh, founder of Noh Foods Hawaii; later sold and became a popular Korean club with exotic entertainment in the 70s *contributed by khs68

– Kaheka St. / Korean restaurant opened in 1961 by Edwin Noh, founder of Noh Foods Hawaii; later sold and became a popular Korean club with exotic entertainment in the 70s Artizen by MW – Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St / Closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– Hawaii State Art Museum, 250 S. Hotel St / Closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Antonio’s Pizza – across Kahala Mall / no frills NY-style pizza / currently Honolulu Burger Co.? *contributed by leighton

– across Kahala Mall / no frills NY-style pizza / currently Honolulu Burger Co.? Antonio’s Steak & Seafood – Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / features / *contributed by leighton

– Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / features / Any Place Lounge – King St. / great lunch and pupus / *contributed by bigbud808

– King St. / great lunch and pupus / Aotani Fountain – Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / family store/okazuya / currently

– Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / family store/okazuya / currently Arthur’s – (Downtown) ground floor in the Theo H. Davies Bldg. / had a coffee shop and fine dining out of the same kitchen *contributed by Jim Dorsey

– (Downtown) ground floor in the Theo H. Davies Bldg. / had a coffee shop and fine dining out of the same kitchen Arthur’s – Foster Tower Hotel, Waikiki / fine dining Continental cuisine; excellent Steak Diane; earned Holiday Magazine’s top award for culinary excellence. Art Stuman owned Benson Smith drugstores in Hawaii. Ran the coffee shop on the drugstore side & fine dining out of the same kitchen. / currently Cheeseburger Waikiki (across beach) *contributed by “Kona” Wally C., c/o Harry Lyons and Jim Dorsey

– Foster Tower Hotel, Waikiki / fine dining Continental cuisine; excellent Steak Diane; earned Holiday Magazine’s top award for culinary excellence. Art Stuman owned Benson Smith drugstores in Hawaii. Ran the coffee shop on the drugstore side & fine dining out of the same kitchen. / currently Cheeseburger Waikiki (across beach) Asia Garden – McCully & Young Street / Previously was Ara’s Restaurant, then later became On On at McCully *contributed by khs68

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D’Amico’s Pizza – Sunset Beach, North Shore, located next to Sunset Beach Store / Pizza joint *source: Remembering Oahu from the Past on FB

– Sunset Beach, North Shore, located next to Sunset Beach Store / Pizza joint Da Hui’s Kitchen – Ala Moana Center Food Court / local grindz; portuguese sausage-stuffed burgers

– Ala Moana Center Food Court / local grindz; portuguese sausage-stuffed burgers Daiei – Kailua, Waipahu, Pearl City & Kaheka (near Ala Moana Center) / department store, American and asian supermarket, deli / currently Don Quijote (previously Holiday Mart)

– Kailua, Waipahu, Pearl City & Kaheka (near Ala Moana Center) / department store, American and asian supermarket, deli / currently Don Quijote (previously Holiday Mart) Daikoku Lunchroom – Wong Ho Lane, off Beretania, where Goodwill is now / Mid-70s favorite lunch spot, with ono food run by really nice people. *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Wong Ho Lane, off Beretania, where Goodwill is now / Mid-70s favorite lunch spot, with ono food run by really nice people. Dairyman’s Ice Cream Parlor (now Meadow Gold) – corner of Keeaumoku and Beretania / circa 50’s and 60’s; originally known as Purity Inn; on Young Street they had an entry where trucks would load up; ice cream cups was packed in dry ice with the wooden spoons enclosed *contributed by Silvakil, Fran & Paul

(now Meadow Gold) – corner of Keeaumoku and Beretania / circa 50’s and 60’s; originally known as Purity Inn; on Young Street they had an entry where trucks would load up; ice cream cups was packed in dry ice with the wooden spoons enclosed Dairy Queen – Monsarrat St., next to Waikiki Elementary School / soft-serve cone (with trademark “curl” on the top) was five cents (early 1960′s). For chocolate dipped, add another nickel) / *contributed by leighton

– Monsarrat St., next to Waikiki Elementary School / soft-serve cone (with trademark “curl” on the top) was five cents (early 1960′s). For chocolate dipped, add another nickel) / Dairyu House of Noodles – Corner of S. King and Punahou / famous for their Mabo Tofu Ramen and Yakisoba; good curry and gyoza were also hit side dishes *contributed by Jay

Daruma Ramen – Keeaumoku St (Samsung Plaza), Kaka’ako; also Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Waikiki / authentic Tokyo style Japanese Ramen – currently

– Keeaumoku St (Samsung Plaza), Kaka’ako; also Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Waikiki / authentic Tokyo style Japanese Ramen – currently Deb’s Ribs & Old School Soul Food – Kailua Beach Center, Kailua Rd / Southern BBQ

– Kailua Beach Center, Kailua Rd / Southern BBQ Deelite Bakery – Dillingham Blvd. / rainbow cake *contributed by A. Keomaka

– Dillingham Blvd. / rainbow cake Del Webb’s – Kuilima Resort / “Kuilima Dip” sandwich, made with sliced sirlion and swiss cheese (really good) *contributed by Jay

– Kuilima Resort / “Kuilima Dip” sandwich, made with sliced sirlion and swiss cheese (really good) Democrat St. Okazu-ya – Next door to Democrat St. market in Kalihi / Really “oi-shii” okazu! *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Next door to Democrat St. market in Kalihi / Really “oi-shii” okazu! Dick’s Bakery – Kaimuki near 12th Avenue and Waialae, next to a coffee talk shop (former bank building) / Dick used to make ono apple pies / currently *contributed by Paul Yee

– Kaimuki near 12th Avenue and Waialae, next to a coffee talk shop (former bank building) / Dick used to make ono apple pies / Dickens Pub – Blackfield Building, fronting Kapiolani Blvd. / 80s era English Pub owned by Arie Bos, who also owned Portofino Italian Restuarant; best French Onion Soup and pauhana bar *contributed by GK Wong and Linkmeister

– Blackfield Building, fronting Kapiolani Blvd. / 80s era English Pub owned by Arie Bos, who also owned Portofino Italian Restuarant; best French Onion Soup and pauhana bar Dillingham Saimin – 1425 Dillingham Blvd. / Closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 1425 Dillingham Blvd. / Closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Diners – Waimalu Shopping Plaza / Closed within the past year (2016); established in 1963, this was the last Diner’s on Oahu, formerly of which there were several locations *contributed by Linkmeister

– Waimalu Shopping Plaza / Closed within the past year (2016); established in 1963, this was the last Diner’s on Oahu, formerly of which there were several locations Diner’s Drive Inn – King St. Kalihi (the original, when Sugai owned in the 60’s and 70’s / The only place that had watercress in the mac salad… “ono”! *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

King St. Kalihi (the original, when Sugai owned in the 60’s and 70’s / The only place that had watercress in the mac salad… “ono”! Dixie Grill (Ward) – Ward Ave & Halekauwila St, Kaka’ako / BBQ & bar; catchy letterbox sign in front; replaced by Dixie Grill owner with Tio’s Mexican Garage / currently Kanpai Bar & Grill (new owners)

– Ward Ave & Halekauwila St, Kaka’ako / BBQ & bar; catchy letterbox sign in front; replaced by Dixie Grill owner with Tio’s Mexican Garage / currently Kanpai Bar & Grill (new owners) D’s in Mapunapuna – location? / Owners were Bob and Carol. The Best Fried Rice. Bob now manages Kapiolani Coffee Shop (oxtail soup place) in Waimalu Shopping Plaza *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– location? / Owners were Bob and Carol. The Best Fried Rice. Bob now manages Kapiolani Coffee Shop (oxtail soup place) in Waimalu Shopping Plaza Doc & Eve’s Fast Food – West side of Kamehameha Hwy. near Olive Ave. / ’70s era Wahiawa area bakery popular with the GIs, featuring a variety of fresh-baked breads; made EXCELLENT sub sandwiches with their breads! *contributed by Kawika

– West side of Kamehameha Hwy. near Olive Ave. / ’70s era Wahiawa area bakery popular with the GIs, featuring a variety of fresh-baked breads; made EXCELLENT sub sandwiches with their breads! Dockside Plantation – Hawaii Kai / opened in 1987 by Dolly Parton / replaced by BluWater Grill (now also closed)

– Hawaii Kai / opened in 1987 by Dolly Parton / replaced by BluWater Grill (now also closed) Doe Fang Enterprises – Aina Haina Shopping center, Ewa of Chuck E Cheese / Crack seed store with all sorts of candies, snacks, manapua, pork hash, Icee, etc. Doe Fang was owned by Uncle Clayton Chang since 1996. On Saturdays Uncle Clay had manapua to sell that he picked up at Char Hung Sut. The store was remodeled and reopened in 2011 as House of Pure Aloha. When When Uncle Clay was at Kalani High School, he played the accordion with the rock & roll group The Harmonics. *contributed by Jay & khs68

– Aina Haina Shopping center, Ewa of Chuck E Cheese / Crack seed store with all sorts of candies, snacks, manapua, pork hash, Icee, etc. Doe Fang was owned by Uncle Clayton Chang since 1996. On Saturdays Uncle Clay had manapua to sell that he picked up at Char Hung Sut. The store was remodeled and reopened in 2011 as House of Pure Aloha. When When Uncle Clay was at Kalani High School, he played the accordion with the rock & roll group The Harmonics. Dog House, The – Kapahulu (near Leonard’s Bakery) / tiny little A-framed house, owned by Arakaki family, 3 tacos for $1.00, foot long Coney Island Dog with chopped onions / *contributed by KeithF

– Kapahulu (near Leonard’s Bakery) / tiny little A-framed house, owned by Arakaki family, 3 tacos for $1.00, foot long Coney Island Dog with chopped onions / Doggie Diner – Kailua (next to Times Supermarket) / features *contributed by Rick Derrickson

– Kailua (next to Times Supermarket) / features Donald Duck Restaurant and Drive Inn – Kapiolani Blvd. (across Kaimuki H.S.) / Bea’s Drive Inn took over in 1960’s; full meal included tossed salad or fruit cocktail, drink and dessert of pudding or jello all for 60 cents in late 1950s /currently Gazen Izakaya *contributed by Rich Shintaku & khs68



– Kapiolani Blvd. (across Kaimuki H.S.) / Bea’s Drive Inn took over in 1960’s; full meal included tossed salad or fruit cocktail, drink and dessert of pudding or jello all for 60 cents in late 1950s /currently Gazen Izakaya Donato’s – Manoa Marketplace (2nd floor), Manoa / Donato Loperfido; fresh tomato, arugula, bresaola and shaved Parmesan, house-made mozzarella stuffed with roasted peppers and soppressaia, salmon carpaccio with fennel

– Manoa Marketplace (2nd floor), Manoa / Donato Loperfido; fresh tomato, arugula, bresaola and shaved Parmesan, house-made mozzarella stuffed with roasted peppers and soppressaia, salmon carpaccio with fennel Don B’s Waterways Restaurant – Hawaii Kai on Kuapa Pond / Don Buechner ( famed General Manager from John Dominis ) and his wife Eileen Locsin and her family bought the restaurant from Dolly Parton’s ailing business in 1988. It was fine dining downstairs and casual upstairs in the bar and beautifully renovated with the best views ( before Costco was built) . It had gorgeous interiors and 2 floors of wrap around lanais with water views and a 100 foot boat dock. In fact Eileen started the very first Boat Parade from Don B’s boat dock. The food was delicious with the best fresh Ahi Sandwich with San Francisco’s imported sourdough bread and the hamburgers upstairs were famous also. Everything was fresh imported greens..live imported crab and lobsters served in the fine dining portion of the restaurant downstairs and the fabulous wasabi garlic mashed potatoes! Live music on all weekends and holidays. The Desert Storm conflict and the 3 year project on Kalanianaole Hwy and bad economy terribly hurt Don B’s. They were forced to close in 1991. Don Buechner moved on to the Mauna Lani Hotel and was GM at the fine dining Canoehouse Restaurant on the Big Island. The old Don B’s Restaurant is now a large recording studio. *contributed by Tracey

– Hawaii Kai on Kuapa Pond / Don Buechner ( famed General Manager from John Dominis ) and his wife Eileen Locsin and her family bought the restaurant from Dolly Parton’s ailing business in 1988. It was fine dining downstairs and casual upstairs in the bar and beautifully renovated with the best views ( before Costco was built) . It had gorgeous interiors and 2 floors of wrap around lanais with water views and a 100 foot boat dock. In fact Eileen started the very first Boat Parade from Don B’s boat dock. The food was delicious with the best fresh Ahi Sandwich with San Francisco’s imported sourdough bread and the hamburgers upstairs were famous also. Everything was fresh imported greens..live imported crab and lobsters served in the fine dining portion of the restaurant downstairs and the fabulous wasabi garlic mashed potatoes! Live music on all weekends and holidays. The Desert Storm conflict and the 3 year project on Kalanianaole Hwy and bad economy terribly hurt Don B’s. They were forced to close in 1991. Don Buechner moved on to the Mauna Lani Hotel and was GM at the fine dining Canoehouse Restaurant on the Big Island. The old Don B’s Restaurant is now a large recording studio. Don Ho’s Island Grill – Aloha Tower Marketplace / originally opened by the late and great Don Ho, then purchased by the same owner of Dixie Grill; Hawaii regional cuisine / currently

– Aloha Tower Marketplace / originally opened by the late and great Don Ho, then purchased by the same owner of Dixie Grill; Hawaii regional cuisine / currently Don the Beachcomber – International Market Place, Waikiki / features / currently *contributed by Scott M.

– International Market Place, Waikiki / features / currently Dote’s Super Market – Kaneohe, up the street from Keaahala Road. / 1959 super market

– Kaneohe, up the street from Keaahala Road. / 1959 super market Doug & Don’s Gee-a-Deli – in the same bldg. as Pizza Pete’s in Kailua / much-loved, very popular deli; opened in the late 70′s and lasted all the way until just after they built the Senior’s home behind McDonalds and killed the business; patrons had sandwiched named after them; best pastrami sandwich this side of the old Lynn’s Deli at Ala Moana / currently a Karate school *contributed by OhanaDoug

– in the same bldg. as Pizza Pete’s in Kailua / much-loved, very popular deli; opened in the late 70′s and lasted all the way until just after they built the Senior’s home behind McDonalds and killed the business; patrons had sandwiched named after them; best pastrami sandwich this side of the old Lynn’s Deli at Ala Moana / currently a Karate school Duck Yun Chop Suey – Aina Haina / The owners are relatives of the owners from On-On in McCully (now closed) / renamed and is currently Aina Haina Chop Suey *contributed by khs68

– Aina Haina / The owners are relatives of the owners from On-On in McCully (now closed) / renamed and is currently Aina Haina Chop Suey Duke Kahanamoku’s – Waikiki International Market Place / The place was named for the renowned Olympian athlete and operated by the late impresario Kimo Wilder McVay; the dinners actually played second fiddle to the room’s top banana, entertainer Don Ho in all his glory, and it was a spot to catch a glimpse of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli and other glitterati of the era eager to sing and sway to “Tiny Bubbles” and swoon to “I’ll Remember You”.

– Waikiki International Market Place / The place was named for the renowned Olympian athlete and operated by the late impresario Kimo Wilder McVay; the dinners actually played second fiddle to the room’s top banana, entertainer Don Ho in all his glory, and it was a spot to catch a glimpse of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Liza Minnelli and other glitterati of the era eager to sing and sway to “Tiny Bubbles” and swoon to “I’ll Remember You”. Dunkin’ Donuts – Statewide / Maurice Sullivan (Foodland) introduced the first Hawaii McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in 1968 at the Aina Haina Shopping Center. Dunkin’ Donuts made a comeback to Hawaii in the late 90s?, when they were somehow affiliated (or so it seemed) with Catch of the Day Sushi, a robot sushi operation; this being the two establishments were typically next to each other *contributed by khs68

– Statewide / Maurice Sullivan (Foodland) introduced the first Hawaii McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts in 1968 at the Aina Haina Shopping Center. Dunkin’ Donuts made a comeback to Hawaii in the late 90s?, when they were somehow affiliated (or so it seemed) with Catch of the Day Sushi, a robot sushi operation; this being the two establishments were typically next to each other Dutch Girl Bakery – Kamehameha Shopping Center, Liliha / hot apple pie, excellent cornbread / *contributed by Aaron, Richard Lee-Ching, Diner “Saimin Kaukau” E

– Kamehameha Shopping Center, Liliha / hot apple pie, excellent cornbread / Dynasty Chinese Restaurant – Discovery Bay, Waikiki / Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant, devoted to large parties / currently Buffalo Wild Wings

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E&O Trading Co. – Ward Center / uber hip Eurasian cuisine

– Ward Center / uber hip Eurasian cuisine Eastern Food Center – King Street/Chinatown / closed in 2015 after a fire in the building; kitchen had roast duck and charshu hanging over the glass windows; inside is a small eatery serving family style Cantonese? food; affordably priced noodles and rice plates included pig/duck/chicken feet, beef tomato, bitter melon and chicken; Village Noodle House (currently open) is an equal replacement, albeit higher priced / Currently a porcelain and jewelry store *contributed by Ted

– King Street/Chinatown / closed in 2015 after a fire in the building; kitchen had roast duck and charshu hanging over the glass windows; inside is a small eatery serving family style Cantonese? food; affordably priced noodles and rice plates included pig/duck/chicken feet, beef tomato, bitter melon and chicken; Village Noodle House (currently open) is an equal replacement, albeit higher priced / Currently a porcelain and jewelry store Eastern Garden – Two locations, Westridge Shopping Center in Pearl City and Kaimuki, at the bottom of Waialae Ave / nice couple owned it, also opened Mandalay on Alakea St?; excellent Singapore Rice Noodles / *contributed by leighton

– Two locations, Westridge Shopping Center in Pearl City and Kaimuki, at the bottom of Waialae Ave / nice couple owned it, also opened Mandalay on Alakea St?; excellent Singapore Rice Noodles / Eastside Grill – University Ave, Puck’s Alley / sports bar / currently

– University Ave, Puck’s Alley / sports bar / currently Eat at Joe’s – Outrigger Malia, Waikiki / features / currently

– Outrigger Malia, Waikiki / features / currently Ebisu Catering Service – King St, Moi’ili’ili / Okazuya takeout / *contributed by Diner “Saimin Kaukau” E

– King St, Moi’ili’ili / Okazuya takeout / Eddie’s Burgers & Frozen Custard – Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / burgers, ice cream & frozen custard

– Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / burgers, ice cream & frozen custard Eddie’s Drive-In – Waipahu / fried noodles / *contributed by julie

– Waipahu / fried noodles / Edo Shokudo – King Street, where Yaki Yaki Miwa is near Keeaumoku / It was there in the 60s and 70s. It was run by a Japanese lady and made the best lacy shrimp tempura. *contributed by Eric

– King Street, where Yaki Yaki Miwa is near Keeaumoku / It was there in the 60s and 70s. It was run by a Japanese lady and made the best lacy shrimp tempura. El Toro – Keeaumoku St. / 70s era Mexican restaurant / owner gave a handyman a scarlet macaw as payment for some plaster work done on the restaurant. It was an obnoxious bird that lived a very long time. *contributed by Jerrie Mitchell

– Keeaumoku St. / 70s era Mexican restaurant / owner gave a handyman a scarlet macaw as payment for some plaster work done on the restaurant. It was an obnoxious bird that lived a very long time. El Pollo Loco – Westridge Center, Aiea / flame-grilled chicken, chain restaurant / currently KFC

– Westridge Center, Aiea / flame-grilled chicken, chain restaurant / currently KFC Elephant & Castle – Ka’ahumanu Rd, Pearl City / Fish ‘n Chips, English Pub / *contributed by L

– Ka’ahumanu Rd, Pearl City / Fish ‘n Chips, English Pub / Elliot’s Chuckwagon – Kapiolani Blvd / buffet, along with Queen’s surf, prime rib and fried chicken *contributed by Richard Lee-Ching

– Kapiolani Blvd / buffet, along with Queen’s surf, prime rib and fried chicken Embers – Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki, circa late 1950’s / owner of the Embers was Don Stroud’s family (local boy, Kaimuki HS), not Donald Sutherland (the actor) / currently . *contributed by Richard Wiley

– Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki, circa late 1950’s / owner of the Embers was Don Stroud’s family (local boy, Kaimuki HS), not Donald Sutherland (the actor) / currently . Emilio’s Pizza Restaurant – 1423 Kalakaua Ave (corner of King St.) / Roberto and Brian worked there as family friends. Brian was 11-12 years old and escorted people to the remote bathroom. Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock” was a waiter for a while during the early 90s. Brian’s mom used to supply the fresh basil. If you ever had any dish with fresh basil, it was supplied from Brian’s mom’s garden at Makiki park. It’s a long story why they closed, avoiding greed could have stopped it. Roberto put a bunch of computers in the dining area trying to download every song on the internet and make bootlegs, neglecting the restaurant. Brian worked for Roberto when he needed help but he paid him below minimum wage, and sometimes not at all. All he had to do was pay me normal wages, or quadruple wages – ($15/hr in 2003) like he did for his family. The front area turned to a cockroach ridden, cigarette smelling bank of computers downloading pirate music 24/7. Jade Moon came in to eat and was disappointed, she was right. It was no longer the same as it was. In the end Roberto, who knew Brian since he was 4 and when Emilio’s was near Red Lobster on Ala Moana blvd. in the early 80’s acted like Brian did something to him by not working for below minimum wage in a restaurant half taken over by banks of cockroach infested, cigarette smelling computers downloading the entire database of The Pirate Bay, and blamed Brian for his restaurant closing.

/ Currently a smoke shop

– 1423 Kalakaua Ave (corner of King St.) / Roberto and Brian worked there as family friends. Brian was 11-12 years old and escorted people to the remote bathroom. Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock” was a waiter for a while during the early 90s. Brian’s mom used to supply the fresh basil. If you ever had any dish with fresh basil, it was supplied from Brian’s mom’s garden at Makiki park. It’s a long story why they closed, avoiding greed could have stopped it. Roberto put a bunch of computers in the dining area trying to download every song on the internet and make bootlegs, neglecting the restaurant. Brian worked for Roberto when he needed help but he paid him below minimum wage, and sometimes not at all. All he had to do was pay me normal wages, or quadruple wages – ($15/hr in 2003) like he did for his family. The front area turned to a cockroach ridden, cigarette smelling bank of computers downloading pirate music 24/7. Jade Moon came in to eat and was disappointed, she was right. It was no longer the same as it was. In the end Roberto, who knew Brian since he was 4 and when Emilio’s was near Red Lobster on Ala Moana blvd. in the early 80’s acted like Brian did something to him by not working for below minimum wage in a restaurant half taken over by banks of cockroach infested, cigarette smelling computers downloading the entire database of The Pirate Bay, and blamed Brian for his restaurant closing. / Currently a smoke shop *contributed by The Cooks and Brian

Empress Restaurant, The – Chinese Cultural Plaza

– Chinese Cultural Plaza Emjay’s – Aina Haina Shopping Center / supermarket chain to become Foodland; named for Maurice J. Sullivan, founder of Foodland / currently Foodland Farms

– Aina Haina Shopping Center / supermarket chain to become Foodland; named for Maurice J. Sullivan, founder of Foodland / currently Foodland Farms Epicurean, The – Lewers & Kalakaua Ave. (a bit Diamond Head of Stewarts Pharmacy), Waikiki, circa 1950’s / pricey (meals were $5 at the time) / currently *contributed by Richard Wiley

– Lewers & Kalakaua Ave. (a bit Diamond Head of Stewarts Pharmacy), Waikiki, circa 1950’s / pricey (meals were $5 at the time) / currently Epicurean Consensus – Short-lived restaurant in Puck’s Alley / features / *contributed by leighton

– Short-lived restaurant in Puck’s Alley / features / Esprit Lounge – Sheraton Waikiki, Waikiki / lounge bar and nightclub, extensive light to heavy pupu menu (sashimi to burgers) / currently Rum Fire

– Sheraton Waikiki, Waikiki / lounge bar and nightclub, extensive light to heavy pupu menu (sashimi to burgers) / currently Rum Fire Ethel Okazuya – In the Liberty Building (Liberty Bank) diamond head corner of S. King and Kaheka / 50s era; favorite was Ethel’s spicy spaghetti, which wasn’t offered at any other McCully okazuyas at the time / currently a bread bakery *contributed by khs68

– In the Liberty Building (Liberty Bank) diamond head corner of S. King and Kaheka / 50s era; favorite was Ethel’s spicy spaghetti, which wasn’t offered at any other McCully okazuyas at the time / currently a bread bakery Everybody’s Super Market – McCully next to the Ala Wai / features *contributed by Keith Sherman

– McCully next to the Ala Wai / features Evergreen and Green Turtle – Kapiolani Blvd., across KGMB TV/ Old school coffee shop fare, opened by Harry Seigi Uehara, retired owner of Kewalo Inn (Son George became head chef at the Kapiolani Columbia Inn). Oroku Oral History Eugene Kaneshiro on the Evergreen: “That was a restaurant where you go there when you had an occasion. There was a tablecloth, waiters wore white shirts and bow ties, very formal kind of-you go there to dine, not to eat. Columbia Inn is a place where you could go to dine, but more than likely you’d go to eat. It’s good food, hearty food, but the Evergreen was a class restaurant, along the lines of the old Tropics restaurants…”/currently Ala Moana Center mauka shops and parking garage. / *contributed by leighton & khs68



– Kapiolani Blvd., across KGMB TV/ Old school coffee shop fare, opened by Harry Seigi Uehara, retired owner of Kewalo Inn (Son George became head chef at the Kapiolani Columbia Inn). Oroku Oral History Eugene Kaneshiro on the Evergreen: “That was a restaurant where you go there when you had an occasion. There was a tablecloth, waiters wore white shirts and bow ties, very formal kind of-you go there to dine, not to eat. Columbia Inn is a place where you could go to dine, but more than likely you’d go to eat. It’s good food, hearty food, but the Evergreen was a class restaurant, along the lines of the old Tropics restaurants…”/currently Ala Moana Center mauka shops and parking garage. / Ewa Tavern – location / features / currently

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Farrington Fountain – Kalihi St., now KFC across Farrington High / hamburgers and malted shakes *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Kalihi St., now KFC across Farrington High / hamburgers and malted shakes Fast Food – Wahiawa / 60s era diner owned by Doc Hofmeister, featuring French food, sandwiches and pizza with delivery *contributed by Michele

– Wahiawa / 60s era diner owned by Doc Hofmeister, featuring French food, sandwiches and pizza with delivery Fatty’s Chinese Kitchen – Ewa side corridor of Miramar Hotel off Kuhio Ave., Waikiki / very small hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant very popular with both Waikiki residents and tourists / currently *contributed by Keleko

– Ewa side corridor of Miramar Hotel off Kuhio Ave., Waikiki / very small hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant very popular with both Waikiki residents and tourists / currently Ferdinand’s – Kuhio Ave., behind the International Marketplace in the old Reef Hotel, Waikiki / bar and coffee shop; owed its decor to the story of Ferdinand the Bull; featured a large plaster tree inside, overhanging the bar; there was a disco named Red Pants? on one side of the building in the early ’70s / *contributed by Steve Todd

– Kuhio Ave., behind the International Marketplace in the old Reef Hotel, Waikiki / bar and coffee shop; owed its decor to the story of Ferdinand the Bull; featured a large plaster tree inside, overhanging the bar; there was a disco named Red Pants? on one side of the building in the early ’70s / Fish Honolulu – 324 Coral St. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 324 Coral St. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Fisherman’s Wharf – Kewalo Basin, Kaka’ako / Pacific Rim cuisine

– Kewalo Basin, Kaka’ako / Pacific Rim cuisine Fishmonger’s Wife – Ala Moana Center / Andy Wong, excellent Cioppino / currently

– Ala Moana Center / Andy Wong, excellent Cioppino / currently Flaky Jake’s – Windward Shopping Center/ erved hamburgers and had a condiment bar / currently Denny’s? *contributed by Nancy

– Windward Shopping Center/ erved hamburgers and had a condiment bar / currently Denny’s? Flamingo Chuckwagon – Ward & Kapiolani Blvd, Kaka’ako / family buffet featuring Prime Rib

– Ward & Kapiolani Blvd, Kaka’ako / family buffet featuring Prime Rib Flamingo Royal Lanai – next to Bakery Kapiolani, across the KGMB studio, on Kapiolani Blvd / A little upscale from the Flamingo family style restaurants (on Kapiolani, Ala Moana Blvd, and Kaneohe). Prior to that, it was the Green Turtle, where pro wrestler Ripper Collins used to dine. Later another Flamingo opened up in Pearl City by Mr. Lee. Now they’re on Moanalua Road , Pearl City where Grace’s Drive Inn use to be, and another location at Ranch 99. *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– next to Bakery Kapiolani, across the KGMB studio, on Kapiolani Blvd / A little upscale from the Flamingo family style restaurants (on Kapiolani, Ala Moana Blvd, and Kaneohe). Prior to that, it was the Green Turtle, where pro wrestler Ripper Collins used to dine. Later another Flamingo opened up in Pearl City by Mr. Lee. Now they’re on Moanalua Road , Pearl City where Grace’s Drive Inn use to be, and another location at Ranch 99. Flamingo Restaurant – Kapiolani Blvd. / Local favorites, Oxtail Soup / currently Budnamujip Korean Yakiniku restaurant

– Kapiolani Blvd. / Local favorites, Oxtail Soup / currently Budnamujip Korean Yakiniku restaurant Formaggio Wine Bar – Market City Shopping Center / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– Market City Shopping Center / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Fort Delicatessen – Mapunapuna / local grindz, catering, banquet hall / currently *contributed by Diner “Saimin Kaukau” E

– Mapunapuna / local grindz, catering, banquet hall / currently Four Star Chop Suey – Maluniu Ave., across the old Jeanlu toy store in Kailua / It was your typical chop suey joint with big round tables and a glass case for manapua, pepeau, etc next to the cash register. Their manapua filling was dark red and juicy. Good stuff. *contributed by Rodney Lee

– Maluniu Ave., across the old Jeanlu toy store in Kailua / It was your typical chop suey joint with big round tables and a glass case for manapua, pepeau, etc next to the cash register. Their manapua filling was dark red and juicy. Good stuff. *contributed by Rodney Lee Frankie’s – Waimanalo / plate lunch

– Waimanalo / plate lunch Fritz European Bakery – Dillingham Blvd. / specialized in authentic German breads & pastries; served Deutsche style, cold cut sandwiches; sold real Kraut hot mustard, jams, pickles, magazines & newspapers; for Christmas Stollen, served THE ORIGINAL Fruit Cake / currently empty. *contributed by “Kona” Wally C.

– Dillingham Blvd. / specialized in authentic German breads & pastries; served Deutsche style, cold cut sandwiches; sold real Kraut hot mustard, jams, pickles, magazines & newspapers; for Christmas Stollen, served THE ORIGINAL Fruit Cake / currently empty. Ft. DeRussy Officer’s Club – Waikiki / features / currently *contritubted by Ron Thomas

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Gam’s at Niumalu – 2005 Kalia Road. / Owned by Elwyn Gamage / currently the Hilton Hawaiian Village *contributed by Robert Traina

– 2005 Kalia Road. / Owned by Elwyn Gamage / currently the Hilton Hawaiian Village Garden Court – Blaisdell Hotel on Fort Street / circa 1930’s; long-running for many years / currently *contributed by Kimo, c/o his centenarian mother

– Blaisdell Hotel on Fort Street / circa 1930’s; long-running for many years / currently Garden Court Restaurant – Ala Moana Center -in the old Liberty House, 3rd floor) – features / currently Macy’s

– Ala Moana Center -in the old Liberty House, 3rd floor) – features / currently Macy’s Gazebo – Ala Moana Center (in the old Liberty House, 4th floor) – currently Plantation Cafe by Alan Wong in Macy’s

– Ala Moana Center (in the old Liberty House, 4th floor) – currently Plantation Cafe by Alan Wong in Macy’s Gee a Deli – Kailua / “Best deli in the world!!”; they named sandwiches after people *contributed by Jackie

– Kailua / “Best deli in the world!!”; they named sandwiches after people George’s Delicatessen – S. King St / Okazuya / currently

– S. King St / Okazuya / currently George’s Inn – Ewa/mauka corner of Keeaumoku and S. King Street (formerly Royal Palm Inn); shared parking lot with Civic Auditorium / Opened in 1950 by Taru (George) and Chiyoko Takara. Started out as a bar with pupu’s then expanded menu to include entrées such as steak and lobster. Popular spot for locals going to Civic Auditorium events. Demolition of the Civic Auditorium in 1974 and S. King Street becoming one-way affected the business. Closed in 1988 / Currently Lobster King Chinese restaurant. *contributed by khs68

– Ewa/mauka corner of Keeaumoku and S. King Street (formerly Royal Palm Inn); shared parking lot with Civic Auditorium / Opened in 1950 by Taru (George) and Chiyoko Takara. Started out as a bar with pupu’s then expanded menu to include entrées such as steak and lobster. Popular spot for locals going to Civic Auditorium events. Demolition of the Civic Auditorium in 1974 and S. King Street becoming one-way affected the business. Closed in 1988 / Currently Lobster King Chinese restaurant. Gibson’s Circus Room – Hotel Street / features / currently *contributed by Richard Wiley

– Hotel Street / features / currently Golden Lion Chinese Restaurant – Waimalu Plaza / Closed about a year ago or maybe a little longer than that. It was replaced immediately by a Vietnamese place *contributed by Linkmeister

– Waimalu Plaza / Closed about a year ago or maybe a little longer than that. It was replaced immediately by a Vietnamese place Golden Crown Chop Suey – Kaneohe / harm ha roast pork / *contributed by Kobi

– Kaneohe / harm ha roast pork / *contributed by Kobi Golden Dragon – Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki/

– Hilton Hawaiian Village, Waikiki/ Golden Duck – Algaroba and McCully; also Piikoi St. & across Kahala Mall / 50s era Chinese restaurant / Algaroba location currently Cammelia Korean Buffet restaurant *contributed by Jay and khs68

– Algaroba and McCully; also Piikoi St. & across Kahala Mall / 50s era Chinese restaurant / Algaroba location currently Cammelia Korean Buffet restaurant Gokoku Sushi – Koko Marina Shopping Center / Owned by Japanese restaurant group Pier 30; opened in 2014, closed abruptly in January 2019

– Koko Marina Shopping Center / Owned by Japanese restaurant group Pier 30; opened in 2014, closed abruptly in January 2019 Good Earth, The – ground floor of the Honolulu Club / The Good Earth was there first, before Johnny Appleseed It was a natural food place, a refugee from a string of them that got bought by GM; the daughter of the original owner ran it; when it failed (or didn’t make enough to make them happy) the Club put together a set of partners and tried to run it as Johnny Appleseed; they promptly added burgers and non-healthy stuff and drove away the original customers, and TGI Fridays next door made better burgers, so Appleseed died in about 1985 / *contributed by linkmeister

– ground floor of the Honolulu Club / The Good Earth was there first, before Johnny Appleseed It was a natural food place, a refugee from a string of them that got bought by GM; the daughter of the original owner ran it; when it failed (or didn’t make enough to make them happy) the Club put together a set of partners and tried to run it as Johnny Appleseed; they promptly added burgers and non-healthy stuff and drove away the original customers, and TGI Fridays next door made better burgers, so Appleseed died in about 1985 / Goodie Goodie Drive-In – King & Coolridge / features / currently

– King & Coolridge / features / currently Good To Grill – Safeway Kapahulu complex. Casual place, good food, reasonable prices, BYOB *contributed by FG II

– Safeway Kapahulu complex. Casual place, good food, reasonable prices, BYOB Gourmet, The – Kalakaua Avenue, Diamond Head of Lewers in Waikiki / An upscale Spencecliff restaurant. It operated in the 1950s-1960s and the place had a red and white striped awning fronting the sidewalk / currently *contributed by Lowell

– Kalakaua Avenue, Diamond Head of Lewers in Waikiki / An upscale Spencecliff restaurant. It operated in the 1950s-1960s and the place had a red and white striped awning fronting the sidewalk / currently Grace’s Lunch Wagon – Mauka side of Metcalf St., one block from University Ave. intersection / Had lunch wagon prior to permanent location (on S. Beretania, near Isenberg St. intersection?); Hot dog and chow fun plate for 90 cents (mid-1970′s) / *contributed by leighton

– Mauka side of Metcalf St., one block from University Ave. intersection / Had lunch wagon prior to permanent location (on S. Beretania, near Isenberg St. intersection?); Hot dog and chow fun plate for 90 cents (mid-1970′s) / Grant’s Grill Mandoo Express – King St, Kalihi – grilled plate lunches, Kal Bi, mechanically-produced Mandoo for large orders/catering / currently Paul’s Poppers

– King St, Kalihi – grilled plate lunches, Kal Bi, mechanically-produced Mandoo for large orders/catering / currently Paul’s Poppers Grape Escape Wine Bar – Waikiki Trade Center / used to serve, among other things, desserts, like individual fruit tarts from a place called “Roxanne’s” / *contributed by leighton

– Waikiki Trade Center / used to serve, among other things, desserts, like individual fruit tarts from a place called “Roxanne’s” / Great Hawaiian Hot Dog Co. – Waikiki, Kaka’ako, Iwilei / Kiosks serving gourmet hot dogs, featuring signature Garlic Sauce

– Waikiki, Kaka’ako, Iwilei / Kiosks serving gourmet hot dogs, featuring signature Garlic Sauce Greek to Me – fast food place in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / around in the early ’80s for about five years; had gyros and who knows what else; owner was the S.O. of the guy who owned the Honolulu Club at the time it opened (May 1980) and for the next ten-twelve years / *contributed by Linkmeister

– fast food place in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / around in the early ’80s for about five years; had gyros and who knows what else; owner was the S.O. of the guy who owned the Honolulu Club at the time it opened (May 1980) and for the next ten-twelve years / Green Lite Saimin – Top of Mokauea St. and King St. / Ono saimin and BBQ sticks *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Top of Mokauea St. and King St. / Ono saimin and BBQ sticks Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet – 909 Kapiolani Blvd. (across Blaisdell Center) / opened in 2013 by owner Sylvia Thompson, after transferring from Licious Dishes, a catering and takeout business in Dole Cannery, Iwilei. Restaurant featured health-conscious raw vegan dishes and fine wine to pair with it. Closed in April 2017 with the business put up for sale.

– 909 Kapiolani Blvd. (across Blaisdell Center) / opened in 2013 by owner Sylvia Thompson, after transferring from Licious Dishes, a catering and takeout business in Dole Cannery, Iwilei. Restaurant featured health-conscious raw vegan dishes and fine wine to pair with it. Closed in April 2017 with the business put up for sale. Green Turtle – Kapiolani Blvd. / features *contributed by “Kona” Wally C.

– Kapiolani Blvd. / features G’rillas – King and Bethel St

– King and Bethel St Grinders Drive-In – Kahalu’u / features / *contributed by Ann

– Kahalu’u / features / Grocery Outlet – Dillingham Blvd (City Square) / discounted, brand-name groceries, frozen foods, housewares, beer, wine and health & beauty goods / currently Chuck E. Cheese

– Dillingham Blvd (City Square) / discounted, brand-name groceries, frozen foods, housewares, beer, wine and health & beauty goods / currently Chuck E. Cheese Gyoza No Osho – King’s Village Shopping Center, Waikiki / Ramen-ya

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Ideta – Mauka corner of Kohou and Dillingham Blvd, where Classic Bowl used to be/ Long-time popular japanese restaurant; Miso buttersfish was the popular dish along with sashimi platter; Ideta’s closed in 2013 *contributed by khs68

– Mauka corner of Kohou and Dillingham Blvd, where Classic Bowl used to be/ Long-time popular japanese restaurant; Miso buttersfish was the popular dish along with sashimi platter; Ideta’s closed in 2013 IGA Supermarket – Island-wide, including on Kapahulu Ave., mauka-side, next to the original Love’s Bakery (which has since moved near the airport). Also in Kaimuki, where Chico’s was and City Mill is now on Waialae & St. Louis Dr., as well as where Zane’s market was the maikai/kokohead corner of Waialae and 9th Ave in the Y.F. Zane building where JJ’s is across from Ed Kenney’s Town restaurant./ A Longtime neighborhood grocery store, IGA stands for Independent Grocers Alliance, a grocery store franchising organization where stores catered to the specific wants/needs of their local communities. The Kapahulu IGA location closed in the early 80s, where the property became a mini strip mall / Currently Kapahulu location is the Safeway shopping complex *contributed by khs68 & Jay

– Island-wide, including on Kapahulu Ave., mauka-side, next to the original Love’s Bakery (which has since moved near the airport). Also in Kaimuki, where Chico’s was and City Mill is now on Waialae & St. Louis Dr., as well as where Zane’s market was the maikai/kokohead corner of Waialae and 9th Ave in the Y.F. Zane building where JJ’s is across from Ed Kenney’s Town restaurant./ A Longtime neighborhood grocery store, IGA stands for Independent Grocers Alliance, a grocery store franchising organization where stores catered to the specific wants/needs of their local communities. The Kapahulu IGA location closed in the early 80s, where the property became a mini strip mall / Currently Kapahulu location is the Safeway shopping complex Ilima Drive In – S. King St., kokohead of Piikoi St. (next to Wisteria) / Opened in 1954 by Masaji Uyehara (Ilima Catering & Aiea Drive In). Car-hop service with restaurant. Closed in early 1970’s when lease expired. / Currently Zippy’s Makiki. *contributed by khs68

– S. King St., kokohead of Piikoi St. (next to Wisteria) / Opened in 1954 by Masaji Uyehara (Ilima Catering & Aiea Drive In). Car-hop service with restaurant. Closed in early 1970’s when lease expired. / Currently Zippy’s Makiki. Ilima Restaurant & Catering Service – Mapunapuna St., Mapunapuna / old school local grinds restaurant (small takeout style) and catering / currently

– Mapunapuna St., Mapunapuna / old school local grinds restaurant (small takeout style) and catering / currently Il Fresco – Ward Center / Owner and Chef Mike Nevin (he was later longtime chef at the Honolulu Museum of Art) created his own house-made pastas and dough, and wood-fired pizza oven that cranked out his Duck Sausage pizza. So ono. They had an appetizer called Grilled Eggplant with Chili Goat Cheese, which when duplicated (properly) at home, gets raves every time! The restaurant was the “offspring” of Mike and Mary Ann Nevin’s retail store, the Napa Valley Grocery Co., which was replaced with the original R. Field Wine Co. It was one of the first places you could get a variety of pate, terrines, cheeses, charcuterie, artisan breads and boutique wines in Hawaii.

*contributed by Tom (former Il Fresco employee and huge fan of the Chef’s cooking!), Lesa Griffith and FG II

– Ward Center / Owner and Chef Mike Nevin (he was later longtime chef at the Honolulu Museum of Art) created his own house-made pastas and dough, and wood-fired pizza oven that cranked out his Duck Sausage pizza. So ono. They had an appetizer called Grilled Eggplant with Chili Goat Cheese, which when duplicated (properly) at home, gets raves every time! The restaurant was the “offspring” of Mike and Mary Ann Nevin’s retail store, the Napa Valley Grocery Co., which was replaced with the original R. Field Wine Co. It was one of the first places you could get a variety of pate, terrines, cheeses, charcuterie, artisan breads and boutique wines in Hawaii. InterIsland Coffee Shop and Cocktail Lounge – the OLD Honolulu Airport (pre-1962), at the OLD InterIsland terminal near where the overseas terminal is today on the north side of the airport (Hawaiian Airlines only; Aloha was at the overseas terminal on the south side of the airport) / restaurant and lounge / currently *contributed by Tom Gibson

– the OLD Honolulu Airport (pre-1962), at the OLD InterIsland terminal near where the overseas terminal is today on the north side of the airport (Hawaiian Airlines only; Aloha was at the overseas terminal on the south side of the airport) / restaurant and lounge / currently In Sam Korean Restaurant – Uluniu street on the Oneawa side, next to the doctors office in Kailua / It was the first Korean restaurant in Kailua – this, back in the 70’s. Meat jhun, bibim kook su, big bone kalbi. Lots of food and tasty! *contributed by Rodney Lee

– Uluniu street on the Oneawa side, next to the doctors office in Kailua / It was the first Korean restaurant in Kailua – this, back in the 70’s. Meat jhun, bibim kook su, big bone kalbi. Lots of food and tasty! *contributed by Rodney Lee International Kitchen – Pearlridge Center / International cuisine cafeteria

– Pearlridge Center / International cuisine cafeteria Iroha Jaya – Koko Head Ave, Kaimuki / Kyoto-style Japanese kaiseki / *contributed by Ryan

– Koko Head Ave, Kaimuki / Kyoto-style Japanese kaiseki / Island Chop Suey – Kapahulu Ave. and Palani / popular for takeout orders / Currently Hai’ili’s Hawaiian Food *contributed by khs68

– Kapahulu Ave. and Palani / popular for takeout orders / Currently Hai’ili’s Hawaiian Food Islander Coffee House – Lewers St, Waikiki / features / currently

– Lewers St, Waikiki / features / currently Italian Restaurant (name?) – Ground floor of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio building at the intersection of Kalakaua and McCully / features *contributed by Robert Traina

(name?) – Ground floor of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio building at the intersection of Kalakaua and McCully / features Italica Bar & Cafe – 888 Kapiolani Blvd. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 888 Kapiolani Blvd. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Ito Guruma – King’s Village, Waikiki / authentic Japanese Ramen shop (Tokyo Style!) / currently Gyoza No Osho

– King’s Village, Waikiki / authentic Japanese Ramen shop (Tokyo Style!) / currently Gyoza No Osho Izakaya Kei – 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. / Closed 2020 due the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

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Jackie’s Kitchen – Ala Moana Center, 3rd floor (near Mai Tai Bar) / first theme restaurant opened by martical arts/comedian mega movie star Jackie Chan / currently Tanaka of Tokyo

– Ala Moana Center, 3rd floor (near Mai Tai Bar) / first theme restaurant opened by martical arts/comedian mega movie star Jackie Chan / currently Tanaka of Tokyo Jack’s Chop Suey – Long time Kalihi restaurant on Mookaula Street off Waiakamilo / Currently Au’s Garden *contributed by khs68

– Long time Kalihi restaurant on Mookaula Street off Waiakamilo / Currently Au’s Garden Jacques Saimin – Kalihi / features / currently

– Kalihi / features / currently Jake’s – downtown Honolulu, on the corner of Bishop and Hotel, on the bottom of the Oregon Building / breakfast, specializing in pancakes, everything from big/large sized ones to “half dollar” sized; around the corner from a great okazu / *contributed by John Book

– downtown Honolulu, on the corner of Bishop and Hotel, on the bottom of the Oregon Building / breakfast, specializing in pancakes, everything from big/large sized ones to “half dollar” sized; around the corner from a great okazu / Jameson’s by the Sea – Haleiwa, North Shore of Oahu – Seafood and Fusion Pacific Rim-American Cuisine / Currently Haleiwa Beach House by D.G. Andy Anderson *contributed by Kevin S. Oshiro

– Haleiwa, North Shore of Oahu – Seafood and Fusion Pacific Rim-American Cuisine / Currently Haleiwa Beach House by D.G. Andy Anderson JB’s / In the hotel that is currently Lotus Honolulu (an Aqua Resort) / Early 70’s fine dining restaurant; had an incredible salad bar and was a great place to eat; was replaced by Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration *contributed Jerrie Mitchell

/ In the hotel that is currently Lotus Honolulu (an Aqua Resort) / Early 70’s fine dining restaurant; had an incredible salad bar and was a great place to eat; was replaced by Bobby McGee’s Conglomeration Jean’s Bakery & Fountain – Kailua, Oahu / started with just the bakery in 1950, then owner George Abe bought land across the street and had a new building constructed to expand the bakery and add a sit-down diner, complete with jukebox and malted milkshakes…25 cent rootbeer floats; Its large picture windows would be plastered with campaign posters every election season before sign-waving (didn’t matter which political party) and rock concert posters at other times (mostly Ted Sax’s productions, not Tom Moffat’s); It’s in the Kailua book by Kailua Historical Society; check out the wedding cake in the window, ’50s cars, and gravel road / *contributed by Carol

– Kailua, Oahu / started with just the bakery in 1950, then owner George Abe bought land across the street and had a new building constructed to expand the bakery and add a sit-down diner, complete with jukebox and malted milkshakes…25 cent rootbeer floats; Its large picture windows would be plastered with campaign posters every election season before sign-waving (didn’t matter which political party) and rock concert posters at other times (mostly Ted Sax’s productions, not Tom Moffat’s); It’s in the Kailua book by Kailua Historical Society; check out the wedding cake in the window, ’50s cars, and gravel road / Jet Burger – Lagoon Dr, Airport area / 24-hour “greasy spoon”, alternative to Byron’s Drive-In / currently Ryder Rentals

– Lagoon Dr, Airport area / 24-hour “greasy spoon”, alternative to Byron’s Drive-In / currently Ryder Rentals Jenny’s Drive-In – Farrington Hwy, Waipahu / local breakfast & plate lunch / currently closed (previously Brandy’s Drive-In)

– Farrington Hwy, Waipahu / local breakfast & plate lunch / currently closed (previously Brandy’s Drive-In) Jerry’s Sweet Shop – Haleiwa / popular hangout in the 60s and 70s; homemade burgers with grilled bun and manoa lettuce were 5 for a dollar that came in a greasy brown bag; breaded pork chops with gravy and the teriyaki plates with corn that came overflowing the plate covered by a translucent paper sheet in a white pie box for only $1.70 back then; Stanley and Lady Wakui used to run the concession stand in the pavilion area in Haleiwa park and also Chiyo’s next to the Waialua fire station *contributed by Jiro

– Haleiwa / popular hangout in the 60s and 70s; homemade burgers with grilled bun and manoa lettuce were 5 for a dollar that came in a greasy brown bag; breaded pork chops with gravy and the teriyaki plates with corn that came overflowing the plate covered by a translucent paper sheet in a white pie box for only $1.70 back then; Stanley and Lady Wakui used to run the concession stand in the pavilion area in Haleiwa park and also Chiyo’s next to the Waialua fire station Jimbo Restaurant – 1936 S. King Street – Japanese Udon noodle house, featuring fresh, house-made udon, tenpura, donburi, curry, salmon, black pork, teishoku and more. Established in 1994, closed March 2020 due to the building being razed for replacement by a new Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union.

– 1936 S. King Street – Japanese Udon noodle house, featuring fresh, house-made udon, tenpura, donburi, curry, salmon, black pork, teishoku and more. Established in 1994, closed March 2020 due to the building being razed for replacement by a new Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union. Jimmy Ha’s – Ewa Beach Rd, Ewa Beach / general mom ‘n pop plantation store; the owner slept in the store / currently a subdivision

– Ewa Beach Rd, Ewa Beach / general mom ‘n pop plantation store; the owner slept in the store / currently a subdivision Joe’s at Waikiki – location / Andrew Wong / currently

– location / Andrew Wong / currently Joe Fatt’s Barbeque Good Eats – Waialae Avenue and the Kealaolu bus turnaround / Featured a neon “Chicken in the Basket” sign on the roof. There was a shave-ice wagon next door. *contributed by Robert Traina

– Waialae Avenue and the Kealaolu bus turnaround / Featured a neon “Chicken in the Basket” sign on the roof. There was a shave-ice wagon next door. John Dominis – Kaka’ako / Andy Anderson’s, upscale pacific rim, stunning views of Honolulu’s waterfront overlooking Ala Moana and Waikiki, Sunday buffet, saltwater pond featuring hammerhead sharks, stingrays, reef fish / currently 53 by the Sea

– Kaka’ako / Andy Anderson’s, upscale pacific rim, stunning views of Honolulu’s waterfront overlooking Ala Moana and Waikiki, Sunday buffet, saltwater pond featuring hammerhead sharks, stingrays, reef fish / currently 53 by the Sea Johnny Appleseed – Honolulu Club / see information on The Good Earth / *contributed by Linkmeister

– Honolulu Club / see information on The Good Earth / Jojan Restaurant – Waialae Shopping Center (where the ramp to Barnes & Noble is now) / Opened around 1960 by Joe Fatt (of Joe Fatt’s Barbecue across the street) and Jan Moresi. Later became Reuben’s and then Spindrifter. Great spareribs. *contributed by Robert Traina

– Waialae Shopping Center (where the ramp to Barnes & Noble is now) / Opened around 1960 by Joe Fatt (of Joe Fatt’s Barbecue across the street) and Jan Moresi. Later became Reuben’s and then Spindrifter. Great spareribs. Jolly Roger Drive-In – Dillingham Blvd, Keaumoku St* & Waialae ave / signature sandwiches (Suzie-Q, Teri-King), memorable bacon double cheeseburger* / *contributed by John Book

– Dillingham Blvd, Keaumoku St* & Waialae ave / signature sandwiches (Suzie-Q, Teri-King), memorable bacon double cheeseburger* / Jon’s Restaurant – Ala Moana Shopping Center, ground floor center court area / late 60s to early 70s era burger joint; burger had a thin lighter patty (so it must’ve had some pork and/or veal) with a slight curry flavor served with mustard/relish – it also had a pronounced black pepper hit in the patty; served “Green River” drink and “Cheese on Bun” with little brown bits in from the burgers they cooked on the same grill; There was the kiddie “sandbox” just outside of Jon’s with that stone sculpture that got moved outside of Shirokiya. *contributed by Jay and Ryan

– Ala Moana Shopping Center, ground floor center court area / late 60s to early 70s era burger joint; burger had a thin lighter patty (so it must’ve had some pork and/or veal) with a slight curry flavor served with mustard/relish – it also had a pronounced black pepper hit in the patty; served “Green River” drink and “Cheese on Bun” with little brown bits in from the burgers they cooked on the same grill; There was the kiddie “sandbox” just outside of Jon’s with that stone sculpture that got moved outside of Shirokiya. Jose’s – Restaurant Row / Mexican Cantina / *contributed by leighton

– Restaurant Row / Mexican Cantina / JR’s Upstairs – Kilohana Square, Kapahulu / Converted house to hole-in-the-wall restaurant, owned by Janet and Ron, serving quaint dinner only. Celestial Brownies were to die for. *contributed by Leighton

– Kilohana Square, Kapahulu / Converted house to hole-in-the-wall restaurant, owned by Janet and Ron, serving quaint dinner only. Celestial Brownies were to die for. Jumbo’s Drive-In – Mapunapuna (near Servco) / fried chicken drumettes/wings plate / currently

– Mapunapuna (near Servco) / fried chicken drumettes/wings plate / currently Jurison’s Inn – Waikele / go-to Beef Curry place / *contributed by leighton

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Kaffe Imperial Tonkatsu House – Kapiolani Blvd / Tonkatsu, Japanese cuisine / currently

– Kapiolani Blvd / Tonkatsu, Japanese cuisine / currently Kailua Drive-In – Kailua / 5-for-$1 hamburgers, Portuguese Burger (a sausage the size of a burger, along with bun and only mayonnaise), alternative to Andy’s Drive-In / currently

– Kailua / 5-for-$1 hamburgers, Portuguese Burger (a sausage the size of a burger, along with bun and only mayonnaise), alternative to Andy’s Drive-In / currently Kaimuki Grill – 1108 12th Avenue, Kaimuki / local comfort food; Beef Jerky Crisps & Hasu Chips (Aloha Edibles) / soon to replaced by Angelo Pietro’s (formerly located on Kapiolani Blvd., next to Shokudo)

– 1108 12th Avenue, Kaimuki / local comfort food; Beef Jerky Crisps & Hasu Chips (Aloha Edibles) / soon to replaced by Angelo Pietro’s (formerly located on Kapiolani Blvd., next to Shokudo) Kaimuki Inn (the original, where Big City Diner is now) – Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / Opened in 1932 by Taru Takara (George’s Inn) and Kana Teruya. Partnership shares in the restaurant changed among the Takara family from 1934 to 1950; popular family eating place and neighborhood bar. Great breakfasts. Closed in 1982. / *contributed by John Book & khs68



(the original, where Big City Diner is now) – Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / Opened in 1932 by Taru Takara (George’s Inn) and Kana Teruya. Partnership shares in the restaurant changed among the Takara family from 1934 to 1950; popular family eating place and neighborhood bar. Great breakfasts. Closed in 1982. / Kaiser Wilhelm’s – The Villa at Eaton Square, Waikiki / German Bier & Schnitzel *contributed by “Kona” Wally C. and Kurt

– The Villa at Eaton Square, Waikiki / German Bier & Schnitzel Kaka‘ako Kitchen – 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 1200 Ala Moana Blvd. / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Kalei’s Poi Bowl – Moiliili at S. King Street in the one story building diamond head of Kokua Market and before Mother Rice pre-school / Early 60s era; good Hawaiian food and conveniently located; most Hawaiian restaurants at the time were downtown or beyond *contributed by khs68

– Moiliili at S. King Street in the one story building diamond head of Kokua Market and before Mother Rice pre-school / Early 60s era; good Hawaiian food and conveniently located; most Hawaiian restaurants at the time were downtown or beyond Kam Drive Inn – Ewa Beach / Wasn’t well known outside the area but to everyone there it was a gem. On their last day of business, like many others, they were packed. One yelper, Jace, said he bought 40 hamburgers from them that day. Burgers had a special sauce you couldn’t get anywhere else. Loved working there 2yrs part time during high school. Good folks. Locals still talk about this. *contributed by Mel B.

Ewa Beach / Wasn’t well known outside the area but to everyone there it was a gem. On their last day of business, like many others, they were packed. One yelper, Jace, said he bought 40 hamburgers from them that day. Burgers had a special sauce you couldn’t get anywhere else. Loved working there 2yrs part time during high school. Good folks. Locals still talk about this. Kammy’s – Campbell Ave., Kapahulu area / small hole-in-thewall okazuya & restaurant; husband & wife operation with excellent food *contributed by Clint

– Campbell Ave., Kapahulu area / small hole-in-thewall okazuya & restaurant; husband & wife operation with excellent food Kaneda’s Delicatessen – location/features/currently *contributed by Alan

– location/features/currently Kaneohe Theater – Kaneohe / features *contributed by Steph Guzman

– Kaneohe / features *contributed by Steph Guzman Kaneko’s – Makule Rd, Ewa Beach (near the triangle) / saimin / currently

– Makule Rd, Ewa Beach (near the triangle) / saimin / currently Kaneko Hannosuke – Waikiki Yokocho (in the basement of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza) / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– Waikiki Yokocho (in the basement of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza) / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Kanda “Kewalo” Lunch Wagon – Kewalo Basin / “regular mix” plate lunch: 2 scoops rice, Macaroni Salad, Roast Pork ‘n Gravy, Long Rice, Meat Loaf, Hot Dog, Shoyu Chicken, and Luncheon Meat. including drink of your choice for just $5.00 (circa 2000!). Food served on “old school” paper China plates, lined with wax paper and wrapped in butcher’s paper, rubber banded shut. Classic!

– Kewalo Basin / “regular mix” plate lunch: 2 scoops rice, Macaroni Salad, Roast Pork ‘n Gravy, Long Rice, Meat Loaf, Hot Dog, Shoyu Chicken, and Luncheon Meat. including drink of your choice for just $5.00 (circa 2000!). Food served on “old school” paper China plates, lined with wax paper and wrapped in butcher’s paper, rubber banded shut. Classic! Kanraku Teahouse – Kohou Street, mauka of Ideta’s / Popular for Japanese celebrations and business events. Kimono clad waitresses, tatami mats & zabutons. Traditional Japanese party food. Closed in 1994. *contributed by khs68

– Kohou Street, mauka of Ideta’s / Popular for Japanese celebrations and business events. Kimono clad waitresses, tatami mats & zabutons. Traditional Japanese party food. Closed in 1994. Kan Zaman – 1028 Nuuanu Ave., and Kaimuki within the 11th avenue municipal parking lot – Labanese/Moroccan/Mediterranean cuisine

– 1028 Nuuanu Ave., and Kaimuki within the 11th avenue municipal parking lot – Labanese/Moroccan/Mediterranean cuisine Kapahulu Chop Suey – Kapahulu Ave (next to Ono Hawaiian food) / Cantonese

– Kapahulu Ave (next to Ono Hawaiian food) / Cantonese Kapahulu Poi Shop – 3110 Winam Avenue (right off Kapahulu, in front of a walk-up apartment building) / Hawaiian kau kau; Opened in 1959 by Millie and Francis Chun; passed to sons Derrick and Colin in 1976; best old fashioned “jumbo” pork laulau; closed in May 2015, per Francis, Millie, Derrick and Jason

– 3110 Winam Avenue (right off Kapahulu, in front of a walk-up apartment building) / Hawaiian kau kau; Opened in 1959 by Millie and Francis Chun; passed to sons Derrick and Colin in 1976; best old fashioned “jumbo” pork laulau; closed in May 2015, per Francis, Millie, Derrick and Jason Kapiolani Bakery – location / chantilly cake and peach melba *contributed by A. Keomaka

– location / chantilly cake and peach melba Kapiolani Coffee Shop – Next to Aloha Motors, where the Convention Center is now / Ox Tail Soup, Pig Feet Soup, and Fried Rice; moved to Kam Bowl, and now in the Waimalu Shopping Center / currently Hawaii Convention Center *contributed by leighton

– Next to Aloha Motors, where the Convention Center is now / Ox Tail Soup, Pig Feet Soup, and Fried Rice; moved to Kam Bowl, and now in the Waimalu Shopping Center / currently Hawaii Convention Center Kapiolani Drive-In (KDI) – Kapiolani Blvd / 6 hamburgers for a dollar! Broasted chicken! / *submitted by Richard Lee-Ching

– Kapiolani Blvd / 6 hamburgers for a dollar! Broasted chicken! / Kappo Yamato – College Walk and Vineyard in a two story building, on the ewa side of Nuuanu River and a bright turquoise painted building / Had a big banquet room where it served Japanese party food in the 50s and 60s. When urban redevelopment came to River Street, it was one of the last buildings left. *contributed by Eric

– College Walk and Vineyard in a two story building, on the ewa side of Nuuanu River and a bright turquoise painted building / Had a big banquet room where it served Japanese party food in the 50s and 60s. When urban redevelopment came to River Street, it was one of the last buildings left. Karen’s Yakiniku – In the building on Kapiolani Blvd. makai side, next to the brick building that used to be a Sherwin Williams paint store / Was the first ‘grill your own meat’ restaurant back in the mid-60s; back then there were no Korean BBQ restaurants; only Korean food offered was regular kitchen prepared dishes; when Karen’s first opened, the line of people waiting for a table was very long on the weekends, being the draw was cook your own; only thing was you come out smelling like grilled meat! / currently a parking lot? *contributed by khs68

– In the building on Kapiolani Blvd. makai side, next to the brick building that used to be a Sherwin Williams paint store / Was the first ‘grill your own meat’ restaurant back in the mid-60s; back then there were no Korean BBQ restaurants; only Korean food offered was regular kitchen prepared dishes; when Karen’s first opened, the line of people waiting for a table was very long on the weekends, being the draw was cook your own; only thing was you come out smelling like grilled meat! / currently a parking lot? Kau Kau Jr. – Nimitz triangle (where Koala Moa chicken is now) / Excellent burgers and fries. Used to be a car-hop style late 50’s, early 60’s. / Currently Koala Moa *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Nimitz triangle (where Koala Moa chicken is now) / Excellent burgers and fries. Used to be a car-hop style late 50’s, early 60’s. / Currently Koala Moa Kau Kau Korner – Kapiolani Blvd and Kalakaua Ave / 24 hour drive-in was then replaced by Coco’s Coffee House / currently Coconut Willy’s (new!), previously Hard Rock Cafe (who moved down Kalakaua Ave into the heart of Waikiki) *contributed by Richard Welch

– Kapiolani Blvd and Kalakaua Ave / 24 hour drive-in was then replaced by Coco’s Coffee House / currently Coconut Willy’s (new!), previously Hard Rock Cafe (who moved down Kalakaua Ave into the heart of Waikiki) Kawailoa Tavern – 66-197D Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic

– 66-197D Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa / Closed 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic Kawakami Delicatessen – Kalihi St. / Okazuya *contributed by Milton Yamamoto

– Kalihi St. / Okazuya Kawamoto Saimin – S. King St., near Goodie Goodie and Gourmet Liquors area across Star Market / late 70s era saimin stand / currently Hide-Chan *contributed by Jay

– S. King St., near Goodie Goodie and Gourmet Liquors area across Star Market / late 70s era saimin stand / currently Hide-Chan Kay’s Fountain – Kapahulu Ave (where Hee Hing building currently stands; shared same old building with Matsuoka’s / long soda fountain counter with swiveling stools, great 50¢ hamburgers (twice the price as Rainbow Drive Inn right up the street) / currently Hee Hing

– Kapahulu Ave (where Hee Hing building currently stands; shared same old building with Matsuoka’s / long soda fountain counter with swiveling stools, great 50¢ hamburgers (twice the price as Rainbow Drive Inn right up the street) / currently Hee Hing Keneda’s Delicatessen – S. School St, Kalihi / features / *contributed by Alan

– S. School St, Kalihi / features / Keo’s Thai Cuisine – Kuhio Ave. (Ambassador Hotel), Waikiki / award-winning upscale Thai cuisine; closed in February 2013, due to the Ambassador Hotel being sold

– Kuhio Ave. (Ambassador Hotel), Waikiki / award-winning upscale Thai cuisine; closed in February 2013, due to the Ambassador Hotel being sold KC Drive Inn – Originally Kapiolani Blvd, moved to Kapahulu Ave, Kapahulu / Waffle Dog, Ono Ono Shake, guava freeze / currently a medical building

– Originally Kapiolani Blvd, moved to Kapahulu Ave, Kapahulu / Waffle Dog, Ono Ono Shake, guava freeze / currently a medical building Kelly’s Coffee Shop – Nimitz Hwy, Airport / 24 hour diner and pastry shop / currently Cycle City motorcycle dealership

Kengo’s Restaurant & Lounge – Kapiolani Blvd / local and Japanese fare / currently an empty lot

– Nimitz Hwy, Airport / 24 hour diner and pastry shop / currently Cycle City motorcycle dealership – Kapiolani Blvd / local and Japanese fare / currently an empty lot Kenny’s Burger House – School St, Kalihi (Kam Shopping Center) / breakfast, burgers ‘n fries, milk shakes, slush float*, sandwiches and plate lunches / currently McDonald’s *contributed by Richard Lee-Ching

– School St, Kalihi (Kam Shopping Center) / breakfast, burgers ‘n fries, milk shakes, slush float*, sandwiches and plate lunches / currently McDonald’s *contributed by Linkmeister Kiawe Grill & BBQ – King St., Kalihi, Mo’ili’ili, and Kamehameha Hwy., Aiea / Kiawe wood-grilled burgers & Korean dishes; featured exotic meat for the burgers such as Ostrich and Buffalo /

Kikuya (or Kiku’s) – Keeaumoku Street, on the second floor of those two storied buildings on the Diamond Head side, where the Korean market is located today / 70s era Japanese restaurant, with rooms that had shoji doors. College students would go there to study and eat. Great fun. *contributed by Eric

(or Kiku’s) – Keeaumoku Street, on the second floor of those two storied buildings on the Diamond Head side, where the Korean market is located today / 70s era Japanese restaurant, with rooms that had shoji doors. College students would go there to study and eat. Great fun. Kimo’s – Kamehameha Hwy & Kahuhipa St, Kaneohe / formerly on the top floor of what was back then in the early 80’s the HonFed building; fine dining continental and local cuisine / currently American Savings Bank

Kimuraya Bakery – Koko Head Ave, Kaimuki / Japanese bakery, featuring pizza rolls, frank rolls, anpan (pastry filled with several kinds of sweet bean paste), cream cheese twists, and apple donuts / currently

– Koko Head Ave, Kaimuki / Japanese bakery, featuring pizza rolls, frank rolls, anpan (pastry filled with several kinds of sweet bean paste), cream cheese twists, and apple donuts / currently Kinau Saimin – Kinau St, near Alapai / curly local style noodles and hot-off-the-hibachi meat sticks / currently Shigelicious* (operated by Karen’s grandson; feat. Musubi, Hot Dogs & Shave Ice) *contributed by Harry

– Kinau St, near Alapai / curly local style noodles and hot-off-the-hibachi meat sticks / currently Shigelicious* (operated by Karen’s grandson; feat. Musubi, Hot Dogs & Shave Ice) Kincaid’s – Ward Centre – *contributed by Video360

King’s Alley Pub – Waikiki / format / currently *contritubted by Ron Thomas

– Ward Centre – – Waikiki / format / currently King’s Bakery – 1936 King St, Mo’ili’ili / owned by Robert Taira, a coffee shop & bakery; famous for their Portuguese Sweet Bread & fried noodles; also fresh coconut cake or pie; a King’s Bakery branch later opened in Kaimuki *contributed by Steve Todd and A. Keomaka

– 1936 King St, Mo’ili’ili / owned by Robert Taira, a coffee shop & bakery; famous for their Portuguese Sweet Bread & fried noodles; also fresh coconut cake or pie; a King’s Bakery branch later opened in Kaimuki King’s Garden – Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / cake noodle, oyster rolls

– Waialae Ave, Kaimuki / cake noodle, oyster rolls King Richards Drive Inn – Kaneohe? / features *contributed by Steph Guzman

– Kaneohe? / features *contributed by Steph Guzman King Tsin Restaurant – 2140 S. Beretania (right before McCully St., Mauka-side, Ewa-bound) / Mid-1970s thru early 2000s; possibly the first to serve Northern Chinese dishes instead of Cantonese; excellent hot and sour soup and mu shu pork; young and polite servers *contributed by Carol

2140 S. Beretania (right before McCully St., Mauka-side, Ewa-bound) / Mid-1970s thru early 2000s; possibly the first to serve Northern Chinese dishes instead of Cantonese; excellent hot and sour soup and mu shu pork; young and polite servers Kiraku – N. Beretania, where the Chinese Cultural Plaza is / Japanese restaurant run by a local Japanese family. In the late 50s they moved to the first floor of the Nakamura Hotel on King Street and probably gone by the 70s. *contributed by Eric

– N. Beretania, where the Chinese Cultural Plaza is / Japanese restaurant run by a local Japanese family. In the late 50s they moved to the first floor of the Nakamura Hotel on King Street and probably gone by the 70s. Kit ‘n Kitchen – University Ave. / features *contributed by E. Chun

– University Ave. / features Kobe Japanese Steak House – 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. / closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic.

– 1841 Ala Moana Blvd. / closed in 2020 due to the economic downturn from the Covid-19 pandemic. Komakata – Aina Haina / “casual” Japanese cuisine, Chanko Nabe / currently Genki Sushi

– Aina Haina / “casual” Japanese cuisine, Chanko Nabe / currently Genki Sushi Kress (locations statewide) / coffee shop at Kailua location; 25 cent Spaghetti plate with slice of bread and butter / *contributed by pat & webrunner

(locations statewide) / coffee shop at Kailua location; 25 cent Spaghetti plate with slice of bread and butter / Kuhio Grill – Waikiki, and also on King Street, across from Mother Rice Day Care Center / features / *contributed by Alan

– Waikiki, and also on King Street, across from Mother Rice Day Care Center / features / Kurobara’s – Originally on Kokea St. Kalihi, then eventually on King St. across Aala Park skating rink / Oba-san bar, unbelievable pupus. Owned by Aki. *contributed by Milt Yamamoto

– Originally on Kokea St. Kalihi, then eventually on King St. across Aala Park skating rink / Oba-san bar, unbelievable pupus. Owned by Aki. Kuulei Delicatessen – corner of Oneawa and Kuulei Rd, Kailua / okazuya *contributed by David Dowling

– corner of Oneawa and Kuulei Rd, Kailua / okazuya Kwong On – Waialae Ave / Kaimuki / best deal on the island for takeout dim sum; manapua, pork hash; taro cakes, hand-made peanut candy

– Waialae Ave / Kaimuki / best deal on the island for takeout dim sum; manapua, pork hash; taro cakes, hand-made peanut candy Kyoya – Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki / traditional Japanese cuisine / currently vacant (like the Nike Town building across the street, SAD)

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L ‘Auberge Swiss – Kailua / Speaking of Swiss, where you could get your wiener schnitzel fix when Swiss Inn was booked / *contributed by leighton

– Kailua / Speaking of Swiss, where you could get your wiener schnitzel fix when Swiss Inn was booked / La Hacienda – Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai / Mexican cuisine

– Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai / Mexican cuisine La Lunch Box – Young St. / owned by Michel Martin, of Michel’s and Chez Michel’s fame. Previously the space was Kojak’s, a bar that hosted live music by popular Hawaii bands, including Kalapana and Nueva Vida with Pauline Wilson / currently J Shop, a small Japanese grocery store *contributed by Leighton and khs68

– Young St. / owned by Michel Martin, of Michel’s and Chez Michel’s fame. Previously the space was Kojak’s, a bar that hosted live music by popular Hawaii bands, including Kalapana and Nueva Vida with Pauline Wilson / currently J Shop, a small Japanese grocery store La Mancha – Keeaumoku Street / Built at the site where Chip’s Coffee Shop. At night it would turn into a disco nightclub.

– Keeaumoku Street / Built at the site where Chip’s Coffee Shop. At night it would turn into a disco nightclub. La Mex – Waikiki / Was always hopping after work. Reasonable priced good food with llve entertainment. Kapena played there in their early days (?). *contributed by Mel B.

– Waikiki / Was always hopping after work. Reasonable priced good food with llve entertainment. Kapena played there in their early days (?). Lanikai Chop Suey – On Hoolai St. next to Sumida’s body shop in Kailua / A small hole-in-the-wall chop suey joint. Their teriyaki steak was a real steak, marinated in teriyaki sauce – for under $10. This restaurant later became Lee’s Garden. The owners were Wai Beu and Chiu Kwan Lau. Mr. Lau (Nancy’s dad) was the chef and the reason his teriyaki steak was a whole steak was because steak was his favorite food.. *contributed by Rodney Lee and Nancy (the owner’s daughter)

– On Hoolai St. next to Sumida’s body shop in Kailua / A small hole-in-the-wall chop suey joint. Their teriyaki steak was a real steak, marinated in teriyaki sauce – for under $10. This restaurant later became Lee’s Garden. The owners were Wai Beu and Chiu Kwan Lau. Mr. Lau (Nancy’s dad) was the chef and the reason his teriyaki steak was a whole steak was because steak was his favorite food.. Lantern Chop Suey – At the mauka/east corner of Winam and Kapahulu / Had green chinese lanterns with red tassels hanging in front; worth cutting class for their wun tun mein! / currently a surfboard & kayak store *contributed by khs68

– At the mauka/east corner of Winam and Kapahulu / Had green chinese lanterns with red tassels hanging in front; worth cutting class for their wun tun mein! / currently a surfboard & kayak store Lau’s Drive-In – Kahalu’u / features / *contributed by kobi

– Kahalu’u / features / Lauu’s – small drive-in in Kahalu’u or Hau’ula, on the right side of Kam Hwy. heading north / good chili and rice / *contributed by leighton

– small drive-in in Kahalu’u or Hau’ula, on the right side of Kam Hwy. heading north / good chili and rice / La Paloma Mexican Restaurant – Kapiolani Blvd (originally in Kaimuki where Azteca now is) / Mid 60s to 70s era classic Mexican joint inspired by the Mom’s recipes; food was great, but margaritas were the best!; owned by Joe and Laura Martinez; sons later helped open another bigger multi level La Paloma II in Pearlridge (later became Banditos) next to where Denny’s was; the brothers and sisters of La Paloma owners still run the old Jose’s Mexican Restaurant at the top of Kaimuki to this day, and they even had one in Kailua-Kona for many years *contributed by Rick Derrickson

– Kapiolani Blvd (originally in Kaimuki where Azteca now is) / Mid 60s to 70s era classic Mexican joint inspired by the Mom’s recipes; food was great, but margaritas were the best!; owned by Joe and Laura Martinez; sons later helped open another bigger multi level La Paloma II in Pearlridge (later became Banditos) next to where Denny’s was; the brothers and sisters of La Paloma owners still run the old Jose’s Mexican Restaurant at the top of Kaimuki to this day, and they even had one in Kailua-Kona for many years Lau Yee Chai – mauka-side junction of Kuhio and Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki / h Keo’s Thai Cuisine; currently vacant *contributed by Lowell

– mauka-side junction of Kuhio and Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki / h Keo’s Thai Cuisine; currently vacant L’Raku – Kapiolani Blvd / Japanese fusion cuisine

– Kapiolani Blvd / Japanese fusion cuisine La Ronde Restaurant – Top of the Ala Moana Business Building / Revolving restaurant featuring fine dining continental cuisine; lamb chops with mint jelly; you could hear the grinding as the restaurant was turning / currently vacant *contributed by Donna Vaughn

– Top of the Ala Moana Business Building / Revolving restaurant featuring fine dining continental cuisine; lamb chops with mint jelly; you could hear the grinding as the restaurant was turning / currently vacant Le Bistro – Niu Valley Shopping Center, East Oahu / General manager and chef Alan Takasaki and his wife Debbie owned the restaurant for 15 years, then sold it to a new owner in 2016. The Takasakis continued to operate the popular restaurant where Alan remained the executive chef. Closed abruptly with no notice in October 2018.

– Niu Valley Shopping Center, East Oahu / General manager and chef Alan Takasaki and his wife Debbie owned the restaurant for 15 years, then sold it to a new owner in 2016. The Takasakis continued to operate the popular restaurant where Alan remained the executive chef. Closed abruptly with no notice in October 2018. Le Bon – Back entrance was on Hamakua Drive in Kailua / 70s era French restaurant; owner was very temperamental, which was part of the charm; favorites were the Madras Crepes and Beef Bourguignon *contributed by Kathy Fullerton (a former employee) and Alan



– Back entrance was on Hamakua Drive in Kailua / 70s era French restaurant; owner was very temperamental, which was part of the charm; favorites were the Madras Crepes and Beef Bourguignon Le Guignol – Across the street from Thomas Square in the Medical Arts Building / favorite place to go before events at the Blaisdell or Concert Hall; one of the few places that served rabbit; basic country French food / *contributed by leighton

– Across the street from Thomas Square in the Medical Arts Building / favorite place to go before events at the Blaisdell or Concert Hall; one of the few places that served rabbit; basic country French food / Lee’s Drive In – Kaneohe (next to Pa Ke’s Chinese Restaurant) / mom & pop hole-in-the-wall takeout eatery ran by same owners for over 60 years; local style burgers & Chinese dim sum

– Kaneohe (next to Pa Ke’s Chinese Restaurant) / mom & pop hole-in-the-wall takeout eatery ran by same owners for over 60 years; local style burgers & Chinese dim sum Leilani Chop Suey – Isenberg St. / Longtime neighborhood restaurant. Now Maple Garden (1975 Robert Hsu, then same owners as Yen King). *contributed by khs68

– Isenberg St. / Longtime neighborhood restaurant. Now Maple Garden (1975 Robert Hsu, then same owners as Yen King). Leong’s Hawaiian Cafe – N. King St, Kalihi / traditional Hawaiian food, chop steak, pipikaula and luau stew / currently

– N. King St, Kalihi / traditional Hawaiian food, chop steak, pipikaula and luau stew / currently Les Escargot – Monserrat Ave, Daimond Head area / formerly The Bistro in Century Center *contributed by Kurt

– Monserrat Ave, Daimond Head area / formerly The Bistro in Century Center Leon’s Tavern – Kailua / first business owned by the Andy Wong and wife Marian / currently

– Kailua / first business owned by the Andy Wong and wife Marian / currently Leroy’s Nightclub & Restaurant – Gold Bond Building, Kaka’ako (Ala Moana Blvd.) / located on the Keane Street side of the Gold Bond Building; behind used to be the Coca Cola bottling plant and after work people would unwind at Leroy’s; Leroy’s Nightclub and Restaurant was operated by the uncle and aunt of Harlin Young *contributed by Paul and Honolulu Star Bulletin archives

– Gold Bond Building, Kaka’ako (Ala Moana Blvd.) / located on the Keane Street side of the Gold Bond Building; behind used to be the Coca Cola bottling plant and after work people would unwind at Leroy’s; Leroy’s Nightclub and Restaurant was operated by the uncle and aunt of Harlin Young Lewer’s Street Fish Co. – Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / features / *contributed by leighton

– Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center / features / Libby Manapua Shop – Kalihi St. / One of Oahu’s most popular places for dim sum, known most for their steamed charsiu manapua, pork hash, half moon and rice cake, served in a unique pink box stamped with their name on it. Later offered a variety of manapua fillings, including teriyaki chicken and curry. Closed abruptly without notice on Saturday, April 25, 2019 after 57 years in business. *contributed by Ann

– Kalihi St. / One of Oahu’s most popular places for dim sum, known most for their steamed charsiu manapua, pork hash, half moon and rice cake, served in a unique pink box stamped with their name on it. Later offered a variety of manapua fillings, including teriyaki chicken and curry. Closed abruptly without notice on Saturday, April 25, 2019 after 57 years in business. Liberty House Kailua (upstairs coffee shop) – location / features *contributed by webrunner

– location / features Liberty Grill – Nuuanu Avenue, Was near Liberty Theater / Probably lasted until the 70s but it served typical local grilled food. *contributed by Eric

– Nuuanu Avenue, Was near Liberty Theater / Probably lasted until the 70s but it served typical local grilled food. Like Like Drive Inn – 745 Keeaumoku St. / Like Like Drive Inn was started by James and Alice Nako in Hawaii in 1953 and has been family owned and operated since the beginning. The legacy continues with daughter, Dora, son in law, Roy Hayashi, and their family. As a Keeaumoku Street mainstay for over 60 years, it has become a Honolulu landmark, attracting local families and tourists alike, officially designated by the State of Hawaii as a place of historical interest. Closed April 30, 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 coronavirus, and overall slow sales. *contributed by Kevin S. Oshiro

– 745 Keeaumoku St. / Like Like Drive Inn was started by James and Alice Nako in Hawaii in 1953 and has been family owned and operated since the beginning. The legacy continues with daughter, Dora, son in law, Roy Hayashi, and their family. As a Keeaumoku Street mainstay for over 60 years, it has become a Honolulu landmark, attracting local families and tourists alike, officially designated by the State of Hawaii as a place of historical interest. Closed April 30, 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 coronavirus, and overall slow sales. Liliha Seafood – corner of Vineyard and Liliha / Cantonese food / *contributed by Alan

– corner of Vineyard and Liliha / Cantonese food / Little Chef – Located in an old L shaped building (now a 7-11) where Local Motion had their original surf shop, across the police station in Kailua / A mom ‘n pop restaurant run by an local lady, I think her last name was Mitamura. I used to order the corned beef and onion. Mind you, this was canned corned beef – just like the stuff we used to eat at home. True comfort food. *contributed by Rodney Lee

– Located in an old L shaped building (now a 7-11) where Local Motion had their original surf shop, across the police station in Kailua / A mom ‘n pop restaurant run by an local lady, I think her last name was Mitamura. I used to order the corned beef and onion. Mind you, this was canned corned beef – just like the stuff we used to eat at home. True comfort food. *contributed by Rodney Lee Little George’s – Ala Moana Blvd (across the Gold Bond Bldg) / opened by George Matsuoka, who managed the Pearl City Tavern for 10 years before it was sold to Japanese interests. Little George’s was a fine dining affair, specializing in steak & lobster. Circa 1970’s / currently Sprint store

– Ala Moana Blvd (across the Gold Bond Bldg) / opened by George Matsuoka, who managed the Pearl City Tavern for 10 years before it was sold to Japanese interests. Little George’s was a fine dining affair, specializing in steak & lobster. Circa 1970’s / currently Sprint store Lisboa – near Pagoda Hotel / proo