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Just Off the Strip EAST

LEFTY-J’S ISLAND FAVORITES Restaurant #2
  • Location: Just minutes east of the central Strip corridor near UNLV
  • Address: 4550 S Maryland Pkwy D, Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • Vibe: An exceptional, unassuming counter-serve venue pairing authentic Hawaiian favorites like juicy kalua pork and beef ribs with traditional Filipino homestyle cooking .
Pacific Island Taste
  • Location: Just east of the main Strip off Sahara Avenue
  • Address: 545 E Sahara Ave Ste 101, Las Vegas, NV 89104
  • Vibe: A highly popular, cozy, unpretentious family-owned spot featuring completely authentic aloha-style raw poke , sweet manapua buns, and freshly fried malasada donuts with live weekend music.
Aloha Kitchen UNLV
  • Location: East of the central Strip resort area
  • Address: 4745 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • Vibe: A classic, laid-back island-themed bar and grill serving reliable Pan-Asian and Hawaiian plate lunches well into the night.
Poke Express
  • Location: Just south-east of the main resort corridor near Warm Springs
  • Address: 1980 E Warm Springs Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • Vibe: Widely considered by islanders as a premier destination for ultra-fresh, traditionally seasoned raw fish poke tossed with sea salt, limu seaweed, and green onions.
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue (Maryland Pkwy)
  • Location: East of the Strip corridor
  • Address: 4030 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
  • Vibe: The world-famous island chain delivering quick, standardized, and satisfyingly massive portions of chicken katsu and spam musubi.
Matiki Island BBQ
  • Location: East of the Strip on Tropicana
  • Address: 3430 E Tropicana Ave #1, Las Vegas, NV 89121
  • Vibe: A popular family-run eatery highly celebrated for its exceptional beef ribs, teriyaki dishes, and perfectly seasoned mac salad.
Ross J’s Aloha Grill
  • Location: Just south of the airport corridor on Sunset
  • Address: 4650 E Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
  • Vibe: A localized breakfast and lunch destination frequently packed with Hawaii natives looking for authentic morning comfort platters.
Kahuku Poke and Hawaiian BBQ
  • Location: South Strip corridor expansion
  • Address: 9850 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89183
  • Vibe: Frequently praised by locals as having some of the absolute best, most authentic marinated poke variations in the entire valley.