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1. Goen Dining + Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1135)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Kailua
Booked 23 times today
Chef driven and crave-worthy, the GOEN Dining + Bar menu is a combination of creative Pan-Asian/American dishes showcasing Hawaii's vibrant local flavors in a hip & refreshing atmosphere. Locally sourced meats, fish, pasta, fresh salads & creative sushi bring guests a time-honored dining experience that only Roy Yamaguchi & his team can.
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2. Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge
4.6
Exceptional(103)
Price: Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Kailua
Booked 23 times today
Get ready to savor something extraordinary. Nestled in the heart of paradise, our evocative ambiance and expertly crafted dishes promise to elevate your dining experience. Whether you're enjoying our signature creations or indulging in our handcrafted cocktails, every moment at Banyans is designed to delight your senses and create lasting memories.With over twenty years of culinary excellence under her belt and countless events catered, Chef Cidney has accepted the challenge of bringing her exceptional talents to Oahu, where she aims to redefine island dining at Banyans. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind, chef-curated meal featuring seasonal, local ingredients. Our ever-changing menu underscores our commitment to sustainability, with a low-to-no waste approach that combines signature Banyans dishes and chef specials for an exclusive dining experience. Choose from either three or six courses, with or without drink pairings, served tapas-style.
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3. The Boardroom
4.4
Awesome(274)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Kailua
Booked 7 times today
Kailua’s first locally inspired libation bar and restaurant. Our specialty cocktails are individually crafted with house-made infusions and Hawaiian-grown ingredients from local farmers, distillers, and producers. Executive Chef Terrie Williams put out a seasonal farm-to-table dinner menu that combines culinary tradition and local inspiration. Open for dinner only Weds - Sunday we are delighted for you to experience the diverse flavors our menu offers. We feature both indoor and outdoor dining on our patio and live music in our beer garden Weds - Saturday evenings. The restaurant only features 50 seats so whether your sitting inside on the famous wave bench or outdoors in "uncle bobby's booth" you're bound to have a wonderful experience
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4. Plumeria Beach House
4.6
Exceptional(4043)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Honolulu
Booked 51 times today
Nestled beachfront at the iconic Kahala Hotel & Resort, Plumeria Beach House is our open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on spacious indoor and outdoor terraces. Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and his Michelin-starred experience are at the forefront of the tantalizing menu, highlighting local Hawaiian ingredients and fresh-caught seafood.
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5. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana
4.7
Exceptional(5780)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Honolulu
Booked 84 times today
THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai. Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka. Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating) Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai. For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus. Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.
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6. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach
4.5
Awesome(6668)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Waikiki
Booked 98 times today
Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located in Waikiki is an experience serving delicious dry-aged USDA prime steak and a wide variety of fresh seafood, genuine excellent service and beautifully designed private dining rooms. If you are planning a celebration or special event, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the perfect destination. We can assist you in making any special arrangements you desire to make your gathering memorable. Go where dining is a luxurious and indulgent treat. The New York Times boasts, "The meat created was many wonderful things at once... Or in rapid succession... Crunchy, tender, smoky earthy... It inducted a kind of euphoria - and a stab of guilt. For great food, service, and an elegant setting come to Wolfgang's Steakhouse”.We serve Breakfast 7am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, and Dinner 11am-10pm every day. On Weekdays we offer Happy Hour from 3pm- 6:30pm. We do not accept reservations for Happy Hour, and seating is provided on a first come first serve basis.
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7. The Pig and the Lady
4.8
Exceptional(1645)
Price: Expensive
• Vietnamese • Downtown
Booked 62 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.
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8. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana
4.8
Exceptional(4003)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Honolulu
Booked 103 times today
Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.We are open for dine-in service and pick-up or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order.
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9. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo
4.7
Exceptional(1759)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Waikiki
Booked 44 times today
Providing our customers with fresh, high-quality sushi at reasonable price and impressing service. We take great pride in presenting the Katsumidori experience.[活 Katsu] mean 'Encouragement', 'Fresh’, 'Active', and 'Living' which is our company's philosophy.We offer comfortable dining space for our guests. Modern Japanese style. Cool sushi Bar. Casual fine dining.In order to accommodate as many customers as possible, we operate a 90-minute meal time system for both lunch and dinner.Also, if you would like to seat at the sushi bar, please call the restaurant directly to make a reservation.Reservations from Open Table will automatically be reserved for table seats only.「新鮮で質の高い寿司を手頃な価格で多くの人に味わっていただき気持ちの良いサービスでお客様に感動を提供します」私たちは、常に進化し続けることをプライドにしています。「活」という漢字の意味は「活気」、「新鮮」、「アクティブ」そして、我々の企業理念を示しています.モダンな日本スタイル, そして、ハワイ初のユニークなオーダーシステムのお洒落なお店です。出来るだけ多くのお客様にお越し頂ける様に、ランチ、ディナー共に、９０分制のお食事時間とさせて頂いておりますので、御了承下さい。又、寿司バー御希望の方は、お店に直接ご予約のお電話を下さい。オープンテーブルからの予約は自動的にテーブル席のみの御予約となります。
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10. Nami Kaze
4.7
Exceptional(1596)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Kalihi-Palama
Booked 23 times today
Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state. Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

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