The Humble Little Restaurant Hawaii Locals Are Quietly Obsessed With

From famous food trucks to little shacks along the coast, the Hawaiian Islands are home to countless incredible restaurants most would consider to be hole in the wall establishments. And while we love all of these incredible eateries equally, there is one humble little restaurant Hawaii locals can’t get enough of. Located off the beaten path, the Heeia Kea Pier General Store is perhaps one of Hawaii’s best-kept secrets, and we can’t wait to show you around.

Nestled on the windward coast of Oahu in Kaneohe Bay lies the beautiful and rustic Heeia Kea Pier. A few dozen houseboats and rusty-hulled fishing boats remind you that this is as country as Hawaii gets.

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This old fishing pier that juts into the crystalline turquoise water is, by itself, fantastic, but it is the little restaurant you will find here that makes this spot worthy of a visit.

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Part bait and tackle shop, and part diner, the Heeia Kea Pier General Store is truly one-of-a-kind.

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Serving up Hawaiian comfort food and classic plate lunches made with local staples as well as fresh meat and seafood, this little eatery may not look like much but trust us: it’s worth the drive out to Kaneohe Bay.

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The menu features everything from sweet potato fries and phenomenal cheeseburgers to guava chicken, ahi katsu, stir-fried beef, and fresh seafood. No matter what you order here, your taste buds will surely be satisfied, as will your desire for

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Though the eatery has changed ownership in recent years, the Heeia Kea Pier General Store boasts a decades-long history of serving mouthwatering diner grub to hungry fishermen and surfers.

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The restaurant has gained popularity since receiving national press — including Travel+Leisure and the Food Network — but this humble little restaurant remains unchanged. Many even consider it to be one of the best restaurants on the island, and we’d have to agree.

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There’s truly no better setting from which to enjoy some of the finest Hawaiian comfort food on the island.

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This ramshackle, no-frills eatery might not be pretty itself, but the panoramic views will quickly draw you in, and the mouthwatering food will have you visiting again and again. Visit for yourself to see what the fuss is all about.

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He’eia Kea Pier General Store is located at 46-499 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744, and is open Sunday through Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.