Best of the Worst: Honolulu Airport Restaurants
There is a major shortage of decent food at the Honolulu Airport, but here's the short list of restaurants that are worth checking out upon checking in through security. None of these places have the best atmosphere, but there is a very pleasant, green courtyard with benches on the ground floor of the airport near the central concourse that would be worth taking your meal in.
1. Stinger Ray's
The only place with a restaurant-like feel to it, Stinger Ray's served affordable and edible food from sun up to sun down. An E-pinion.com review suggests the chili 'n cheese fries and clam chowder were actually quite good, while Claire Walter over at CulinaryColorado says the caeser salad is salty, but the nachos are tolerable. Prices are reasonable and food is served on plates with little umbrella tents, not platters, for a little island touch.
2. City Deli
Another sit-down place that is a healthy option is City Deli. Sandwiches and salads made to order, so you know you're getting something fresh, if not a bit standard.
3. Chow Mein Express
It may be the only Chinese food served at the restaurant and, while it's not the most authentic, the food at Chow Mein is tolerable. The fried rice, orange chicken, or beef and broccoli are good bets.