🌺 New Café & Restaurant Openings in Hawaii – September 2025

October 28, 2025

Here’s the latest update on new cafés and restaurants that opened in Hawaii in September 2025!
A new steakhouse, The Capital Grille, finally opened on the first floor of Lilia Waikiki, while an exciting new pizza shop debuted in Kakaʻako, and a popular farmers market ice cream stand inaugurated its first brick-and-mortar! Here are all the new places worth visiting.

The Capital Grille

The long-awaited high-end steakhouse The Capital Grille opened on September 10 on the first floor of Lilia Waikiki, the condominium that also houses Waikiki Market.
Founded in 1990 in Providence, Rhode Island, The Capital Grille is known for its premium dry-aged steaks, which are aged in-house for 18 to 24 days to bring out their rich flavor and tenderness. Each cut is carefully hand-carved by the chefs, a tradition that ensures a perfect balance of aroma, texture, and depth of flavor.

Address: 2380 Kūhiō Ave, Honolulu, HI
Hours: Sun–Thu 4:00 PM–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
Phone: 808-762-0020
Website: thecapitalgrille.com

Inferno’s Pizza Waikiki

Inferno’s Pizza Waikiki opened inside Ohana Hale Marketplace on Kalākaua Avenue!
The shop was originally a popular food truck near Kapiolani Boulevard and has been serving Neapolitan-style pizzas since 2010. The new restaurant now offers limited Detroit-style pizzas too.
Popular menu items include the Supreme (spinach, mushrooms, pepperoni, onions, tomatoes, olives, sausage, and garlic) and Egg Pizza (mushrooms, onions, soppressata, truffle oil, garlic, and egg yolk). You can also build your own pizza by choosing your favorite toppings.
The Detroit-style pizza features a thick square crust and crispy cheese-crusted edges, available in flavors like Cheese, White Garlic, Pepperoni, and Vegetable.

Address: 1958 Kalākaua Ave, Honolulu, HI
Hours: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Phone: 808-375-1200
Instagram: @infernospizzawaikiki

Loco Moco Drive Inn >> Get a great deal

Local favorite Loco Moco Drive Inn, known for hearty Hawaiian plate lunches, opened a new location on September 25 in Kapahulu Shopping Center, kitty corner from Leonard’s Bakery.

The menu features local classics such as Loco Moco, Garlic Shrimp, and BBQ Mix Plate—satisfying and delicious. If you’re looking for a true local-style meal in Hawaii, Loco Moco Drive Inn is a must-try!

Address: 870 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI
Hours: 10:00 AM–3:00 AM
Phone: 808-423-8228
Website: locomocodriveinnhi.com

Mad Pie

A new pizza shop called Mad Pie opened behind Down to Earth in Kakaʻako. Originally named Fatto a Mano at the local farmers markets, this shop now has its first permanent location under the new name—and it’s already drawing crowds! Unlike Fatto a Mano which served more Neapolitan style pizza, Mad Pie uses a sourdough pizza dough that ferments for at least 4–5 days (sometimes up to a week), resulting in a crust that’s both chewy and flavorful. Whole pizzas are around $30, and slices start at $5. Perfect for grabbing a bite while exploring Kakaʻako!

Address: 516 Keawe St, Honolulu, HI
Hours: Wed–Sun 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Instagram: @madpie_hi

All Plants

Located inside Yoga Under the Palms in Kakaʻako, All Plants is a vegan café offering plant-based versions of popular dishes like Spam Musubi, Kalbi, and Bulgogi. They also pop up at local markets and are popular among vegetarians and vegans alike.

Address: 810 Pohukaina St, Honolulu, HI
Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Phone: 808-766-5832
Instagram: @allplantshawaii

Olohana Brew Pub

Formerly known as Kalihi Beer, the brewery has been reborn as Olohana Brew Pub after relocating to North King Street in Chinatown, taking over the former Stewbum & Stonewall space. “Olohana” means “many hands” in Hawaiian, symbolizing the teamwork that made the relaunch possible. The menu includes pizzas made with dough fermented for 36–48 hours, along with beer-friendly dishes like poke tacos, bratwurst, wedge salad, mac & cheese, and charcuterie plates.

Address: 96 N King St, Honolulu, HI
Hours: Mon–Sat 12:00 PM–9:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Instagram: @olohanabrewpub

Hong Yeon

Located in Moʻiliʻili near Waikiki, Hong Yeon is a new Korean- Chinese restaurant that opened on September 10 at the former site of Maple Garden, which was a local favorite for over 50 years. The signature dish at Hong Yeon is Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) made with hand-pulled noodles. Korean-Chinese cuisine is rare discovery in Hawaii so check out this unique dining experience of fused cuisines!

Address: 909 Isenberg St, Honolulu, HI
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Fri–Sat 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
Phone: 808-367-1909
Instagram: @hongyeonhawaii

Perfect Day Ice Cream

The sweetly named Perfect Day Ice Cream aims to make every day feel like a “perfect day.”
After charming fans at the Kakaʻako Farmers Market and Waikele Premium Outlets pop-ups, they opened their first shop in Kailua. Inspired by fruit ice creams enjoyed by the owners’ family in New Zealand, the menu includes handmade ice creams, matcha drinks, and coffee.

Address: 407 Uluniu St, Kailua, HI
Hours: 10:30 AM–8:00 PM
Phone: 808-459-9838
Website: perfectdayicecream.com

The openings last month feature a number of family-friendly options, with mostly casual cuisines sprouting up around town. However, just like the opening of Capital Grille, there are a few chains expected to arrive in the coming months, so get ready for the diverse food-filled ride ahead.