Highway Inn, American restaurant in Kakaako, Honolulu County, US
Highway Inn is an American restaurant in Kakaako that specializes in Hawaiian dishes and plate lunches made with local ingredients. The menu offers a wide selection of regional classics that form the backbone of what they serve daily.
The restaurant opened in 1947 and has remained central to Hawaiian food culture since then. Over the decades it has changed and grown while keeping its traditional cooking methods intact.
The restaurant shapes local dining through classics like laulau and kalua pork, prepared using traditional recipes that reflect Hawaiian culinary roots. These dishes remain central to how people in Honolulu experience their food heritage today.
The restaurant has a Frequent Diner Program offering discounts between 5% and 10% to regular visitors. Delivery is also available through DoorDash and Goldbelly if you prefer to eat at home.
Every Friday at 5 PM the Kakaako location features live music from local performers during their Pau Hana Entertainment event. These weekly shows bring together regulars and create a gathering point beyond just eating.
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