From fine dining to a local take-out hole-in-the-wall joint, Pearl City has a plethora of restaurants to satisfy tastebuds. Some of Oahu’s favorite local eateries call Pearl City home, and many U.S. Mainland establishments have also set up shop in Pearl City. So, if you’re hungry, Pearl City is sure to satisfy all kinds of keiki appetites.

1. Alejandro’s Mexican Food

Authentic Mexican food can be found at Alejandro’s Mexican Food in Pearl City! Tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, bowls – and a vegetarian menu are offered at this convenient Pearl City Shopping Center location. They also accept online orders.

850 Kamehameha Hwy #135, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 888-8855, alejandrospearlcity.com, @alejandrospearlcity

2. Restaurant 604

Located outside Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam near the USS Arizona Memorial, Restaurant 604 offers a stunning sunset along with views of the harbor. Enjoy a drink at the bar or sit down to American-Hawaiian fusion dishes with friends or family. Live music serenades diners on some nights.

57 Arizona Memorial Dr #108, Honolulu, HI 96818, (808) 888-7616, restaurant604.com, @restaurant604

3. Liliha Bakery

A local favorite, Liliha Bakery’s newest location is at Pearl Highlands Center. Try their storied baked goods like poi mochi donuts, coco puffs, and butter rolls. Or sample some of the local favorite dishes, like oxtail soup or loco moco.

1000 Kamehameha Hwy #210, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 455-1188, lilihabakery.com, @lilihabakery

4. Button Up Cafe

Serving beautiful breakfasts and brunch – from local loco moco to towering stuffed Oreo French toast, Button Up Cafe is a top-rated spot in Pearl City that is not to be missed!

719 Kamehameha Hwy a102, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 454-5454, buttonupcafe.com, @buttonupcafe

5. Miki’s Restaurant

Serving late-night, local Hawaiian and Filipino eats (open until 3 a.m. seven days per week), such as teri meatballs, beef stew, pastales, pork adobo, lau lau, and pinapaitan. Miki’s Restaurant is a take-out hole-in-the-wall that is the essence of a hidden treasure.

1001 Lehua Ave, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 455-1668, @mikismenu

6. Palisades Drive Inn

Palisades Drive Inn offers tasty Hawaiian, Chinese fusion with economically, big portions. Some popular plates are Chinese chicken salad, garlic pork chops, and chicken katsu. They also offer catering and deliver islandwide.

2321 Auhuhu St, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 456-4888, palisadesdriveinn.com

7. Sadie’s BBQ Inn

Stop by Sadie’s BBB Inn for delicious Korean BBQ open from brunch to dinner! Try Sadie’s Special with king kalbi, BBQ chicken, meat jun, fried shrimp, and mandoo. The kimchi and Korean soups are also mouthwatering! They are located next to Long’s and Ben Franklin.

850 Kamehameha Hwy # 132, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 454-4488, sadiesbbqinn.com, @sadiesbbqinn

8. The Pearl

Located on the Leeward Community College campus, indulge in a fusion of cuisine created and cooked by culinary students at The Pearl. Enjoy a fine dining experience while supporting students. Be sure to check online to see the hours (normally lunch) and dates they will be serving. They also host special community events at times. Online OpenTable and phone reservations are available.

96-045 Ala `Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782, (808) 455-0475, leeward.hawaii.edu/thepearl

Alejandro’s Mexican Food
Restaurant 604
Liliha Bakery
Button Up Cafe
Miki’s Restaurant
Palisades Drive Inn
Sadie's BBQ Inn
The Pearl