Cheap Eats by Waikiki Marriott

We will be on the POA cruise in 2 weeks, and will be staying the night before at the Waikiki Marriott. We understand the food is rather expensive at restaurants. Not quite sure where the Marriott is located relative to other locations. Are there any restaurants/dining options within walking distance from the Marriott that are on the less expensive side.

A general idea of what price range you are envisioning would be helpful. Yes, things are more expensive in Hawaii, but how much more something might cost is quite variable. Something that might cost $10 at home, might cost $12 or $13 in Hawaii. Higher end restaurants will probably have a higher differential.

I don't of much that you would classify as cheap in that immediate area but Lulu's is about a block away and they have good food. Nice atmosphere, open air with some live entertainment in the evenings. Good breakfast too.

ALL food is pricey in Hawaii....even McDonalds is MUCH pricier than in the States! Just so you know!

ALL food is pricey in Hawaii....even McDonalds is MUCH pricier than in the States! Just so you know!

Isn't Hawaii one of the 50 States??? Was last time I was there, which was March. Come on cb at sea...

Isn't Hawaii one of the 50 States??? Was last time I was there, which was March. Come on cb at sea...

Hey Bruce...you beat me to it! ;p

Here is a good topic from TripAdvisor, parent company of CC.

Cheap Eats Oahu

There are a lot of restaurants right around by the Marriott. The Cheesecake Factory is only a block away but the line ups for dinner are long. We’ve gone for lunch instead. Also the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Centre right by the Cheesecake Factory has a great food court which is very reasonable. You should definitely check it out.

Speaking of McDonald's..... I doubt I've been in a mainland McDonald's in 20 years or so, but I never miss doing at least one breakfast at McD's in Waikiki. What other McD's has Spam, rice and Portuguese sausage on its menu?

We found Dukes Lane Market & Eatery to be very nice. It's not on the main strip but about one block away. Just walk down Dukes Lane and it will on the left side at the corner. You can google it for their menus.

Can't beat Subway sandwiches. Also local chain Zippys has good 'cheap' food. And Dennys also has reasonably priced meals. And Jack in the Box teri burgers with fresh cut fries. Followed by Baskin Robins Ice Cream.

Kapahulu Avenue has several good places that are inexpensive by Waikiki standards. Just around the corner from the Marriott at 134 Kapahulu Ave is a 50's style hamburger place - Teddy's Bigger Burgers. Side Street Inn at 614 Kapahulu Ave #100 is a bit further up and has outstanding food with table service. An all time favorite is Rainbow Drive Inn. There are some picnic tables if you want to eat there, or you can take your food and eat on the beach! Rainbow is actually on a side street off Kapahulu: 3308 Kanaina Ave. Both Side Street and Rainbow have traditional Hawaiian food and are popular with the locals. Google their names and you can see the menus and prices. There are a lot more restaurants on Kapahulu, but these three are my favorites.

Teddy's Bigger Burgers YES. They have ono (Hawaiian for great and yummy) burgers. And fries.

We have heard about Teddy's and they look really good!! Hoping to stop by and give it a try next year!

We’ve eaten at Teddy’s and they do have delicious burgers...you must try them.