Best Casual Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

98 restaurants available nearby

1. Senia

4.9

Exceptional(32)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 22 times today

Senia invites you to share well-crafted drinks and delicious food in a comfortable, convivial environment. We celebrate Hawaii’s abundance of beautiful ingredients and showcase the delectable results of diverse cultures and multi-discipline culinary training coming together.Senia's founding Chef/Owner, Anthony Rush, has decades of culinary experience at the two and three Michelin-star level. Chef Rush applies his abundant and extraordinary talents to two different menus. Our à la carte menu highlights refined casual dishes, making Senia a great neighborhood restaurant. Our tasting menu, offered on Friday and Saturday nights at our Chefs’ Counter, is an exclusive and beautiful gastronomic experience that highlights incredible ingredients and exceptional technique. Senia’s name is a play on the word “xenia”, the ancient Greek ideology of hospitality where strangers and friends alike were treated with the same regard. It is in that spirit that we welcome you to join us.

2. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3822)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 113 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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3. The Pig and the Lady

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4.8

Exceptional(1598)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 82 times today

From it’s humble beginnings as a pop-up restaurant, to a farmer"s market stand and now a successful brick-and-mortar eatery, The Pig and the Lady, led by twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist Chef Andrew Le (with help from his family including his mother, Mama Le), cook up what is essentially the family meal in the truest sense -- Exposing Honolulu diners a cross-section of cuisine that has Vietnamese origins, but is eclectic and daring.Chef Le and his team have developed a modern, fresh take on traditional Southeast Asian food, utilizing local products -- serving their famous banh mi and pho, along with new favorites. Le is the one of the few chefs cooking contemporary food built on Southeast Asian flavors that has garnered rave reviews -- a foundation built on delicious memories first introduced by his mother. They are open Monday through Saturday, serving lunch and dinner. You can also still find them at the Farmer’s Markets at Blaisdell, Kailua and KCC.

4. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(103)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

O'Kims, selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024," is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

5. Giovedi

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 22 times today

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

6. The Dotted Line

4.2

Awesome(26)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

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7. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

4.6

Exceptional(739)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 18 times today

Using traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations, our skilled chefs grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. We are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. A wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs are available to complement our Yakitori.Kick back, relax and have a great time at Yakitori Hachibei!PRECAUTIONSWe directly contact all diners to confirm reservations. Please be sure your OpenTable Profile telephone number and e-mail are up-to-date. Our dining time window is 1.45 hours per reservation (which begins at the time of the reservation and not the time of arrival).Open 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last seating at 9:00p.m.)

8. Pai Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(555)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 1 time today

Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

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9. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4170)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 135 times today

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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10. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2288)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 294 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

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amber
Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fresh, flavourful inventive dishes. Excellent service. Best meal of our vacation.
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SeniaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.9
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ChrisVIP
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great vibe and helpful attentive crew. Will be coming again.
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GiovediPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Honolulu
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4.8
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Ben
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food! You guys have to figure out that bar situation, though. You left at least another entire round on the table from a group of six. 10-15 minutes between ordering a beer and delivery is crazy.
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The Pig and the LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Downtown
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4.8
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Michelle
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a beautiful dinner at Fete. Our server offered dinks and water right away, in formed us of the specials and made us feel right at home. I originally had a reservation for an outside table but was offered an inside table even though the restaurant was fully booked. We were seated at a sweet little table with room for 3 which allowed plenty of space for us to share plates. We had drinks, the special and dessert and coffee. The bill was reasonable, the quality was fantastic as usual and service was excellent.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Jocelyn
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Sat in the back lanai, which had a cozy intimate atmosphere. Food is always good here at O'Kims. Truffle Mandoo is a fave; stone bibimbap hit the right spot, especially with the purple rice substitution. The Oxtail Mandoo Kook Soo was also unique and delicious.
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O'KimsPrice: Moderate• Korean• Downtown
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4.6

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98 restaurants available nearby

1. Senia

2. Fête

3. The Pig and the Lady

4. O'Kims

5. Giovedi

6. The Dotted Line

7. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

8. Pai Honolulu

9. Merriman's Honolulu

10. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

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