Diners' Choice: Hawaiian restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Hawaiian cuisine in Hawaii? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

OGO Maui

4.8

4.8 (97)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Wailuku

About the restaurant

OGO Maui - bringing you unique local food with a twist!

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richard

Dined 7 days ago

More than we expected. Food is excellent like a fine dining. Don’t let the location of the restaurant be a factor. Got to go to the restaurant. Great food!

The Plantation House Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (7554)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Kapalua

About the restaurant

Found on the Fairways of Kapalua's Plantation Golf Course, The Plantation House features casual elegance, breathtaking views and island inspired cuisine.

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Kris

Dined 3 days ago

Food and ambience was excellent. When we arrived at 4:45 it was quiet and peaceful. Then they started seated the larger tables around who tended to be very loud. I would suggest requesting table on outer edges of room by windows if possible. It would be best if they could seat larger and louder parties in the second level or other parts of the room.

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4.7

4.7 (314)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

West of Waikiki, a road leading to ‘Bowls’ where goofy surf spots.Breakfast-Lunch-Cafe-Dinner,anytime,surfer’s cafe is open, welcoming you.We are always standing by healthy and natural foods,sweets, and drinks are concerned with the using Hawaiian local food theme-based on’EAT LOCAL’.

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Bill

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We eat here every year on vacation, multiple times, and it is hands down one of the best restaurants in Waikiki. The food is always amazing and the price point is hard to beat.

Wolfgang Puck's Spago in the Four Seasons Resort Maui

4.7

4.7 (3077)

$50 and over

Hawaiian

Wailea

About the restaurant

Spago offers many locally inspired dishes along with his classics created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food. Great Birthday experience for my wife. View, service were 5 star!

Redfish Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (63)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Waikiki's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best.

Order by the pound or create your own customizable poke bowl at the front counter. Or dine in at our restaurant or bar where you can enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails, locally-sourced plates made for sharing (even if you don’t want to) and of course, a mouth-watering variety of fresh poke with all the creative fixings.

Redfish is a modern take on the food we love to eat in Hawai‘i. Let’s eat!

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Matt

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Nice location. Service seemed way too high strung for how slow they were but we had a big group and they did their best to accommodate. Ambiance and food is just incredible

Aloha Mixed Plate

4.6

4.6 (561)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Lahaina

About the restaurant

Join us for local style plates oceanside in Lahaina.

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Dirk

Dined 3 days ago

Great value for money. Good comfort food. Highly recommended. Service was a bit... grumpy, but not actually bad. Just not as good as it could be. But the food and the overall experience made more than up for it.

Lulu's Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (839)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Located directly across from world famous Waikiki Beach, LuLu's offers enticing dishes, friendly service and priceless views. Guests love our open air dining room and retro-surf atmosphere. An amazing panoramic vista of Diamond Head crater and Waikiki Beach is enhanced by our signature cocktails and extensive menu.
We have tables that can accommodate upto 12 people, Hightop Seating at the Bar, and Countertop Rail Seating overlooking Waikiki Beach.

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Cheree

Dined 1 day ago

I had the mouthwatering Loco Moco and my husband had a cheeseburger whixh he loved. My 10 year old made us order a second mac and cheese kids meal 😀. Shout out to LUCAS!! He was such a great young man! Very personable and always checked in on us. Lulu’s will be on our normal lunch and dinner list.

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Banana Mochi Pancakes

Genius Lounge

4.4

4.4 (476)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Come grab a cool Hawaiian beer, fresh seafood, unique Hawaiian-Japanese fusion food on the rooftop lanai, and enjoy an "Aloha" experience with our friendly staff!

Genius Lounge is established in 2009, is a full service bar restaurant serving Japanese inspired Hawaiian dishes. We were selected 2022 & 2023 OpenTable Diners' Choice Restaurant.

Our menus are created by Japanese experienced chef Taiga Sasahara, using Hawaiian ingredients throughout our dishes.

We have some famous Hawaiian items; Sushi, Fresh seafoods, Steaks, Salads, Pizzas, and Original homemade noodle dishes!!!

You can pair those items with our extensive drink menu such as Sakes, Wines, and a lot of original cocktails!

It is perfect a place to enjoy a low key night with friends or a romantic date in the heart of Waikiki.

We also accomodate private parties. We have a quaint private lanai space and 3 party courses for your private party. It is also a perfect place to enjoy your wedding party in the heart of Waikiki.

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Adrienne

Dined on Nov 4, 2024

Great food, service, and value. Hidden gem, interesting location, charming atmosphere, comfortable and cozy. Did the Steak and Seafood pre-fix menu experience, and it was excellent! Great value; highly recommend 👌 it.

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Experience

Steak & Seafood Lovers Special (Tax&Tip Included)

Experience

Copy of Everyday Happy Hour 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Lahaina Noon

4.4

4.4 (34)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

Lahaina Noon, a chic eatery on Maui’s Kāʻanapali Beach, blends the island’s natural bounty with culinary artistry. Offering sweeping ocean views, it’s your home away from home, where familiar flavors are elevated. Inspired by Maui’s agricultural heritage, we honor local traditions and cherish island flavors. Our menu reflects a commitment to sustainability, from vibrant salads to expertly prepared seafood and meats. Pair your meal with our curated wines and handcrafted cocktails. Whether for a sunny lunch or a romantic sunset dinner, Lahaina Noon offers an unforgettable dining experience that captures the true essence of Maui.

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CyrtiaVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

dining near the beach, great view, good food and drinks

Hale Moʻolelo

4.5

4.5 (75)

$31 to $50

Hawaiian

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

A spacious outdoor bar in Ka'anapali inspired by the art of storytelling. Seven handcrafted cocktails, each tied to a mo'olelo, or story, about Maui, paired with ono (delicious) local cuisine.

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LydiaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

We ordered the spicy chicken wings and ahi tuna salad for appetizer but the food came too salty to eat. The waiter was nice to change the chicken wings and waved the cost of the salad. The entrees were fine but not impressive. The live music and the ambience was amazing at their ocean front location at the Westin.

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