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53 by the Sea, Honolulu, HI

53 by the Sea

4.5
4.5
1848 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Designed around it's breathtaking view, 53 By The Sea opened in 2012 and is one of the island’s premier fine dining experiences. Having received the Hale Aina Award for Most Romantic Restaurant 2017-2021, as well as the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” award for Restaurant with a View, it is truly a celebration for all the senses. From the iconic grand staircase to sweeping views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the rolling surf at Kakaako, each moment at 53 By The Sea is unforgettable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 536-5353
  • Website
    http://www.53bythesea.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Cross street
    Olomehani St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Food, Wine & Wisdom

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 14, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    A Taste of Piemonte, Italy with Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya.

  • Wine by the Sea

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 8, 2025 only
    Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on January 8th
    Wine by the Sea Photo

  • Valentine's Day Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Enjoy our special tasting menu to celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day by the sea. First Baked Scallop Sudachi, 'Ulu Purée, Limu, Lemon, Breadshop, Inamona OR Ahi Carpaccio Smoked Aioli, Frisée, Cured Egg Yolk, Olive Second Kabocha Raviolo Miso Brown Butter, Katsuobushi OR Saffron Cavatelli Lamb Ragu, Blistered Tomatoes Third Snapper al Cartoccio Zucchini, Fennel, Onion, Local Beans, Tomatoes, Olive Salsa Verde OR Roasted Mountain View Pork Loin Farro, Kale, Small Kine Cremini Mushroom Dessert Mango Sago Coconut Tapioca, Citrus, Mango Pudding OR Strawberry S’more Toast Fried Graham Cracker Milk, Chocolate French Toast Toasted Marshmallow
    Valentine's Day Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

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What 1,848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
53 by the Sea offers an extraordinary dining experience with "excellent service" and "prime views." Guests rave about the "brilliant and delicious food" and the welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant's attentive staff and stunning setting make it a "favorite for brunch" and memorable dinners. Highly recommended!

1,848 Reviews

  1. HITOMI

    Tokyo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    雰囲気がとても良かったです。 ハネムーンだったので事前予約の際にお伝えしたら プレートも出してもらえました。 写真もいっぱい撮って頂けて嬉しかったです。 ただ、お食事の味は微妙でした。 昼間は海と空が最高に綺麗で窓際のとても良い席だったので、記念日に最適です。 ありがとうございました。

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  2. Grace

    Calgary

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ocean view. Qualified food. Good staff. Everything was perfect!

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  3. John

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not delicious and didn’t meet our expectations.. especially spent around 450$ on New Year’s Eve for 2 people

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  4. T

    Tokyo

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The New Year’s Eve set menu was an underwhelming experience, especially considering the premium price tag. While the service, atmosphere, and ambiance were undeniably excellent, the food fell flat. The chef appeared overly ambitious, crafting dishes that were unnecessarily complex and muddled. In trying to do too much, the menu lost its connection to the authentic flavors it should have celebrated. Sometimes, simplicity is the highest form of sophistication—something this kitchen seems to have overlooked.

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  5. Annie

    VIP

    Hawaii

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! One of my favorites all around. From the valet, to the host, to the servers, and the chefs and bartender. Professional, welcoming and friendly. It was a mother-daughter brunch and the food was delicious as usual. Started with cocktails. I had the shrimp scampi and my daughter had the (huge) ahi poke bowl. Finished with the Ube macadamia nut cake. Couldn’t ask for a better Sunday brunch!!

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  6. Warren

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service and a beautiful view, what’s not to like.

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  7. Scott

    VIP

    Hawaii

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    53 by the Sea always provides an elegant dinner at a reasonable price. The service is impeccable. The food is reasonably priced and the view is spectacular.

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  8. John

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great vibes, great food and wonderful drinks. Will definitely go again

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  9. Rhonda

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is absolutely AWFUL. The waiters are incredibly nice, but that in no way makes up for how awful and overpriced this restaurant is. Bottom line: i wouldn’t eat here again if it was absolutely free. It took 2 hours to be served this inedible food. After we left, I was looking for a McDonald’s or anything that was still open after 10 pm so that i wouldn’t go to bed starving.

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  10. Michael

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and good food. Wine and drinks were in the expensive side comparatively to other fine dinning. Service was good could have been better with more engagement further into the service

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FAQs

53 by the Sea does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

53 by the Sea is rated 4.5 stars by 1848 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 53 by the Sea

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olomehani St.
  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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