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We love the “long” drive up and through the North Shore! There are numerous reasons why we make the drive there. We love the beach, scenery, and most of all, the food. North Shore is famous for the beaches but also the best place to get shave ice, an acai bowl, and most of all the SHRIMP TRUCKS!

1. Haleiwa Bowls

A post shared by NORTH SHORE, O’AHU, HAWAI’I (@haleiwabowls) on Oct 28, 2017 at 12:40pm PDTIt’s a cute little shack in Haleiwa that serves my favorite acai bowl on the island! I love that they have all kinds of fruits to choose from and over 20 toppings for the acai! It’s so addicting!

Check out Haleiwa Bowls on Yelp.
66-030 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7:30am-6:30pm

2. Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill

A post shared by @turtlebayresort on Oct 30, 2017 at 9:12pm PDT One of my friends invited me to Lei Lei’s since it’s her favorite restaurant. Now I know why! The food is amazing and the drinks are pretty strong! Such a great place for dinner!

Check out Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill on Yelp.
57-049 Kuilima Dr. Kahuku, HI 96731
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-10pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:30am-10pm

3. Seven Brothers

A post shared by Seven Brothers (@sevenbrothers) on Oct 23, 2017 at 5:16pm PDT This pretty popular spot with such a cute outdoor setting! Seven Brothers serves seafood, Hawaiian food, and burgers – something for everyone! I heard their coconut shrimp plate was delicious, I can’t wait to try it out!????

Check out Seven Brothers on Yelp.
56-565 Kamehameha Hwy. Kahuku, HI 96731
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm

4. Kono’s

A post shared by Kono’s Restaurant (@konosrestaurant) on Nov 30, 2017 at 5:11pm PST I’ve n raves on Yelp says it’s a great place for breakfast burritos!

Check out Kono’s on Yelp.
66-250 Kamehameha Hwy Ste G110 Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 7am-2:30pm

5. Uncle Bo’s Bar & Grill

A post shared by Uncle Bo’s ❤ (@uncle_bos) on Oct 30, 2017 at 10:03pm PDT Uncle Bo’stional American food: pasta, steak, burgers, and other comfort food. If you try out Uncle Bo’s, make sure to get the taro beignets!

Check out Uncle Bo’s Bar & Grill on Yelp.
66-111 Unit 101 Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10am-9pm

6. Haleiwa Joe’s

Craving for seafood? Haleiwa Joe’s is the place to be! The food, drinks, and service are incredible. Great restaurant for dinner!

Check out Haleiwa Joe’s on Yelp.
66-011 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am-10pm

Important 2026 Update

The original Délice Crêpes location in Haleiwa has closed. They have relocated to a new crepes and coffee shop at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie. The Haleiwa location now operates as North Shore Crepes Cafe under different ownership, but that has also closed as of early 2026.

7. Délice Crêpes

A post shared by Delice Crepes (@delicecrepes) on Oct 1, 2015 at 1:00pm PDT A cute little va smells divine! If you’re not into shrimp trucks, check out the crepes, you can never go wrong with Nutella, strawberry, and bananas!

Check out Délice Crêpes on Yelp.
66-472 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30am-5pm

Important 2026 Update

Dat Cajun Guy has permanently closed. The popular food truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant in Haleiwa is no longer operating.

8. Dat Cajun Guy

A post shared by Jordan (@datcajunguy) on Jul 24, 2017 at 2:41pm PDT We haven’t tried thood, Dat Cajun Guy is your guy!

Check out Dat Cajun Guy on Yelp.
66-197 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday 11am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday 11am-4pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm

9. Surf N Salsa

Mexican food truck – one of the best on the island happens to be on Haleiwa! Surf N Salsa is so worth the trip to the North Shore.

Check out Surf N Salsa on Yelp.
66521 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:30am-7:30pm

10. Lastly, Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck!!!

Saved the best for last – Giovanni’s shrimp truck! We’ve gone to Giovanni’s countless times and will continue to get their garlic shrimp. SO DELICIOUS! Now, this for sure is worth the drive to the North Shore.

Check out Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck on Yelp.
66-472 Kamehameha Hwy. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30am-5pm

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2026 Updated Information

Most of these North Shore favorites are still going strong! Here are some key updates:

Still Open: Haleiwa Bowls, Lei Lei’s Bar and Grill (Turtle Bay), Seven Brothers (Kahuku), Kono’s, Uncle Bo’s, Haleiwa Joe’s, Surf N Salsa, and Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck are all still serving customers.

Permanently Closed: Dat Cajun Guy and Délice Crêpes (original Haleiwa location) have closed.

Giovanni’s Tip: Expect to pay around $17-18 per plate in 2026. Credit cards are accepted but carry a 7% convenience surcharge, so bring cash if possible.

Kono’s Expansion: Kono’s has expanded beyond North Shore with additional locations, including Kailua.

Seven Brothers: Now has multiple locations across Oahu and has expanded to the mainland.

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