Olive Tree Cave
Psst.
Intrepid explorer of
Oahu, yeah, you.
Tired of shelling out too many
clams for bad food
in
tourist traps? Can't take the long waits at the trendy
restaurants? Then why not take a break and get some
yummy
Greek food where ordinary
Honolulu locals eat? Take my advice
and check out the
Olive Tree Cafe in the
Manoa area of
Honolulu.
The menu here isn't large; it's posted above the counter where
you order. Pick any traditional Greek favorite and wait for it
to arive juicy, steaming and hearty. I had the predictable
souvlaki, but it was one of the best I've ever had.
The gyros looked scrumptious also.
Half the tables are outdoors
and half inside. Your neighbors won't be all hopped up with
tourist energy, they'll be down-to-earth, local folks just
having a fine night out. Since an important part of travelling
for me is getting a feel for what it's like to live in a place,
eating here was a completely refreshing and happy experience.
The Olive Tree Cafe is about 5 miles east of Waikiki,
so about 10 miles from downtown Honolulu. If you have a car take
I-H1 east to the Waialae Ave. exit (# 26B)
and follow Waialae Ave. to turn right on Kilauea Ave.,
otherwise check out Honolulu's fine bus system.
You might as well leave your American Express Card and your Visa at home,
because these folks take only cash but only a modest amount of it.
Be prepared to wait or search for parking -- this place is a hopping place.
- Olive Tree Cafe
- 4614 Kilauea Ave #107, next to Kahala Mall
- Honolulu, Hawai'i 96816
- (808)737-0303
- Hours: M-F 5pm-10pm, S-S 11am-10pm.