Our Guide to the Neighborhood
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Our Favorite Places to Eat in the area:
SIT DOWN SERVICE: (Turtle Bay Resort)
Roy's Beach House (57-091 Kamehameha Hwy)………….……….808.293.7697
Chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian cooking is known for his flair and quality; this “Beachhouse” location offers amazing seafood and farm to table cuisine. *reservations are recommended (OpenTable app or call directly)
Lei Lei's Bar and Grill (57-049 Kuilima Dr)………….…………….808.293.2622
Ask to sit outside and enjoy the great casual atmosphere and amazing meals. Probably the best value on the North Shore. We recommend the Crab Dip, Pork Chop & Ahi dinner. Relaxed, open-air Hawaiian restaurant at Turtle Bay with views of a golf course & the North Shore. www.turtlebayresort.com/Oahu-Restaurants/Lei-Leis-Bar
TAKE-AWAY:
Pupukea Grill (59-680 Kamehameha Hwy)………….……………808.779.7943
Our 1st pick always! Across from the ocean at Shark’s Cove next to the service station and just before Foodland. Best plate lunch on the North Shore! We recommend the Spicy Poke or Coconut Curry Quinoa. Be warned... the lines can be long so we suggest ordering online at www.pupukeagrill.com or calling your order in ahead of time! HOURS and days vary
Ted’s bakery(59-024 Kamehameha Hwy)………….………………808.638.8207
Just down the street and it’s a classic. Home of the famous Chocolate Haupia pie and many other varieties of pies, muffins, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches. They have plate lunch style and all food is to go with a sitting area out front. Our favorites are the vegan glazed donut holes and Mahi Mahi & Teri-Chicken mixed plate! 8:00am - 6:00pm
Elephant Truck (59-186 Kamehameha Hwy)………….……..…808.638.1854
Located in the Texaco gas station parking lot just past Sunset Beach. Good quality Thai food cooked fresh. Order online is the quickest. www.808elephant.com
Kula Shave Ice (57-146 Kamehameha Hwy)………….…………………..
Located at the Kuilima Farmstead across from Kawela Bay. They hand craft all of their flavors with organically-grown/locally-sourced fruit, organic cane sugar, ultra-filtered water, and love! BEST shave ice on the island!!
Supermarkets/Grocery Shopping:
• Costco (94-1231 Ka Uka Blvd Waipahu)…………………………………..808.678.6103
The closest Costco is just off the H-2 in Waipio which is about 45 minutes from the house. Google map Costco Waipio for location details.
• Foodland (59-720 Kamehameha Hwy)……………………………….……808.638.8081
Local supermarket chain with departments for produce, general groceries & Hawaiian specialties located near Shark’s Cove by Waimea Bay. 7:00am - 9:00pm daily
• Celestial Foods (66-443 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa)…….….…..…808.637.6729
Located in Haleiwa is your source for organic foods, produce, health supplies and vitamins.
• Kahuku Superette (56-505 Kamehameha Hwy Kahuku)…….…..…808.293.9878
This unassuming convenience store serves some of the best Spicy Korean Style Poke along with other deli items, produce, beer and liquor.
• Haleiwa Farmers Market Every Thursday at the Waimea Valley. Lots of great food, local produce, arts & crafts and more. 2pm-6pm
• Waialua Farmers Market (67-106 Kealohanui St. WAIALUA Sugar Mill)
Every Saturday morning. It’s at the old Waialua Sugar Mill just past Haleiwa Town. Local produce, natural and organic products. There are some great shops too - board shapers, soap factory, coffee and chocolate producers and more. 8:30am to 1:00pm SATURDAYS ONLY
Don’t feel like cooking?….. Hire a private chef!
Private Chef John Seymour…………………….808.349.0928
Chef John Seymour is a Private Chef on the North Shore of Oahu, HI. He learned his craft under one of the founders of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine Peter Merriman at Maui's Hula Grill. He cooks often at the property and knows the kitchen well.