Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Oahu

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

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Hihimanu Sushi

5.0

5 (359)

$50 and over

Sushi

Honolulu

About the restaurant

""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 19 dishes, and Lunch Omakase will be $185 and 16 dishes.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com

Top review

Nohealani

Dined 7 days ago

The best. Best place to eat. Best sushi ever. Worth every penny. We have done several times. It’s expensive so we save up for it. But every bit is exquisite.

Amaterasu

4.9

4.9 (38)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).
Chef Hideo Ohmiya invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Toyosu Fish Market.

Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.
We are currently BYOB.
Customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

Top review

Cheryl

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

❤️❤️❤️ everything was very delicious! Chef 💯 will definitely come back!

Pai Honolulu

4.8

4.8 (557)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

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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TimothyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

This restaurant was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We felt like we were family. It worked very hard, not only to make us comfortable, but also to explain every meal very carefully and to make it very clear the amount of work and effort that went into it. It showed in the taste and the presentation. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. Chef Kevin and his staff were Top Notch, from the first drink to the final dessert. The quality of the food was extraordinarily great

Arden Waikiki

4.7

4.7 (201)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Nestled in a sanctuary at the foot of Diamond Head in Waikiki, Arden invites you to discover the essence of Contemporary Hawaii Cuisine.

Culinary artisans Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng welcome you into their world of edible expression where every moment is woven into a cherished memory.

Experience the allure of Arden, where every bite narrates a story and each visit feels like returning home.

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daveVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The food, service, and ambience at Arden are very good but the prices (like most upscale restaurants in Waikiki) are opportunistically high.

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4.7

4.7 (23)

$50 and over

French / Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

A Chef Chris Kajioka restaurant that debuted in 2020 in partnership with San Francisco-based chef, Mourad Lahlou, called Miro Kaimuki.

The restaurant is located in the space which formerly housed Honolulu's venerable Café Miro for 23 years. Similar to its predecessor, Miro Kaimuki features a French-inspired menu punctuated with Japanese flavors and techniques. The restaurant is a reunion for chefs Kajioka and Lahlou who first worked together at San Francisco's Aziza and Mourad.

Top review

Asaiahsen

Dined 3 days ago

Took my other half here for our anniversary and he loved it! We loved all of our courses and enjoyed everything. We wish there were more supplements to add on but we were pretty full by the end. They took care of multiple things and helped us felt special. Server was amazing and service was exceptional as his team was working together to take care of us. We loved everything but wish there were more supplements. We love to eat. But definitely coming back.

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Experience

7-Course Tasting

Han no Daidokoro/Waikiki

4.7

4.7 (8)

$50 and over

Japanese

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Located in Waikiki, Han no Daidokoro specializes in Japanese style A5 grade yakiniku. We offer 7 days a week luxe A5 Wagyu from Japan, Miyazaki and Washu beef from Oregon at the Kuhio Ave. We are conveniently located on the first floor of Lilia. (2nd floor has Waikiki super market) Come join us today for an unforgettable experience!

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Thomas

Dined 6 days ago

Outstanding experience and outstanding food. If you are looking for a great Japanese Yakitori (not sushi) experience with the best cuts of Japanese beef you will be very happy. Our waiter Cory was excellent and did a great job explaining our options and grilling our Miyazaki on our pace. Definitely will return on our next visit.

The Veranda at the Kahala Resort

4.6

4.6 (656)

$31 to $50

Lounge

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Overlooking the beach, with a stunning contemporary alfresco area, The Veranda is Honolulu’s living room of the stars with live music, handcrafted cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Enjoy caviar service for two, a dinner menu curated by Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and wines by the glass from top vintners while you unwind beneath the iconic chandelier or amid the twilight ocean view on the lanai.

Live Music Tuesday - Saturdays 6:00pm-9:00pm

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Marty

Dined 3 days ago

Highly recommend the $64 Martini! Live music was great.

STRIPSTEAK Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (1880)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Encompassing all the tradition of a classic steakhouse, StripSteak by Michael Mina in Waikiki is a modern twist on the classic American steakhouse. Chef Michael Mina has created a fun and innovative menu, bold in flavor and diverse in inspiration. Precision at its finest, StripSteak Waikiki features a menu with all natural Prime Certified Angus beef, American Wagyu beef and Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. Other signature offerings include “Instant Bacon” with Kurobuta pork belly, Seafood Platters, with king crab, lobster, oysters, and more. Not to be missed is Chef Mina's unique Triple Seared Japanese A5 wagyu served with yuzu kosho, ponzu and wasabi.

Top review

AmritVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Exceptional service and food! French fries for everyone as an apply was a nice touch

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4.6

4.6 (186)

$50 and over

Italian

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Hawaii branch of Michelin Tokyo selected restaurant Margotto e Baciare, Winner of the Best Restaurant in Hawaii by USA Today, the first and only Krug ambassador, truffle centric French/Italian/Japanese fusion fine dining.
Chef Kenta Kayama has been trained under the best chefs in Japan, Mr.Kanda who keeps 3 stars Michelin for the whole time Michelin has been published in Japan.
We opened our door in Tokyo in 2014 and became known as the best place for truffle and old world wine. We serve fresh seasonal truffles from all over the world throughout the year, Italian Alba white truffle to French Perigord black truffle, Tasmanian black etc.
As being one of only 112 Krug ambassador chef, we have almost every bottles of Krug for you, along with many selection of old world wines. Working with Hawaii's first master sommelier Chuck Furuya, we also have premium wine pairing and monthly wine events.
Please try the best food and wine in Hawaii at Margotto.
Looking forward to welcoming you!!

Top review

PerryVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The service was great as usual. Love the food there!

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Ya-Ya’s Chophouse & Seafood

4.4

4.4 (731)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Ya Ya's Chophouse & Seafood

Ya-Ya’s chophouse & seafood is a new steakhouse concept created for the adventurous guest who enjoys a diverse menu and full flavors. Ya-Ya’s strives to bring you the very best cuts of PRIME steaks as well as the highest rated A-5 Wagyu beef flown in directly from Nagasaki, JAPAN. We are also especially proud of our seafood selection; flying in live whole Maine lobster daily as well as using the freshest, locally sourced island fish available. A steakhouse that isn’t your typical steakhouse; a unique fun place that welcomes you, whoever you are, and will treat you as a VIP every time! This is our goal and our commitment to you!

Thank-you for being a part of our vision and if you enjoy your experience please tell a friend or two. If we fall below our expectations please immediately notify our Manager on duty and allow us an opportunity to make your experience better.

Mahalo for your support! Bon Appetit and cheer

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Pomai

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Amazing service experience!! Genuinely cared about my family needs, especially when my mom got sick. Everyone was very helpful and caring and friendly. The food was amazing and delicious and perfect! Thank you for taking care of us!

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