Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Oahu

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Yohei Sushi

5.0

5 (62)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Kazuto Obara came to Hawaii in the 1970s with a dream to open his own authentic Japanese restaurant. Practicing the traditional style of sushi known as Edomae, Chef Obara crafts a special omakase experience from the waters of his birth country (Japan) and his home (Hawaii). With his family roots from Hiroshima, he has served generations of families here in the islands. Book a reservation today

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Ruedi

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Our visit to Yohei Sushi started with a glitch. We received a gift card for the restaurant and made a reservation for 4 people not realizing that the establishment had two locations: one on Dillingham Blvd and the other near the Kahala Mall on Waialae Ave. It took a while for the staff at Waialae Ave to figure out what had happened as they could not find the reservation in the other place which had been confirmed by OpenTable. We were seated eventually and all went smoothly once we were seated. Apparently, this error happens quite often. We had a marvelous time eating at Yohei Sushi near the Kahala Mall. The decor is elegant and artistically appointed with a strong Japanese aesthetic. The food was excellent and nicely presented. Especially the tempura was outstanding. The service was very friendly. A major advantage of this establishment is the fact that it is quiet and our conversations were not disturbed by loud background noise. The only minor criticism was that the fact that one dish was given to the wrong person and the person who had ordered it was told that they no longer had another order as they ran out of the sauce. However, we considered this a minor problem. We did not have a desert as the list of items on the menu was very small and not very interesting. The restaurant also has a separate Sushi bar which we did not experience. We shall return and strongly recommend a visit to this elegant Japanese restaurant with outstanding dishes and friendly atmosphere.

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Experience

Omakase Course - Market Price

Mugen

5.0

5 (286)

$50 and over

Global, International

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Mugen is an award-winning fine dining concept that is elevating Hawaii’s status as a destination for culinary travel. Experience global contemporary artistry with a sense of place at Mugen, the Forbes Five-Star rated fine dining restaurant at ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki, where every dish tells a story and every sip is a celebration.
Rising star Executive Chef Colin Sato has redefined the Mugen dinner experience with his new five-course menu, designed in collaboration with Pastry Chef Jamon Harper and in consultation with renowned Chef Alan Wong. Featuring seasonal and local ingredients, diners can choose from myriad options within each course while sipping inventive cocktails or exploring wine from Mugen’s extensive collection, honored with the Wine Spectator "Best Of" Award.
Previously offered exclusively to ESPACIO guests, the reimagined Mugen breakfast experience showcases acclaimed Pastry Chef Harper’s morning indulgences in an elevated, fine dining setting.

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Johnvip

Dined 3 days ago

Hands down one of the most enjoyable, sophisticated, elegant meals I’ve had the pleasure of hosting. Eduardo our server was 100% on it, service was perfectly paced, interaction was perfectly balanced, attention was perfect. The food- sublime, “stop talking, I’m enjoying this”, contemplative, downright delicious. Everyone in our group loved every course, loved every wine pairing, loved every presentation. Truly a world class experience- I look forward to sharing this experience with others!

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Experience

Sunset Champagne & Caviar Experience

Experience

Afternoon Tea

i-naba Hanalei'i Honolulu Sushi and Grill

5.0

5 (6)

$50 and over

Contemporary French / American

Mccully-Moiliili

About the restaurant

Chef's Counter: Supervised by Tyler Burges.
He has formally worked as the executive sous-chef at the three-star Michelin in San Francisco.
He is currently the executive chef of "SMOKE DOOR" in Yokohama.
He will deliver the moment when ingredients bloom the most.
You can enjoy all of this in Hawaii.

Hanaleiʻi” is a coined word derived from the place name Hanalei on Kauai island. Hanalei means “crescent”. Our restaurant name “Hanaleiʻi” symbolizes “We will strive for success until becoming the full moon …”.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

This was a truly delightful dining experience. The dishes were exquisite and creative! The ingredients were fresh! The service was attentive and thoughtful. And the value was exceptional. I will definitely be back again.

La Mer at Halekulani

4.9

4.9 (2184)

$50 and over

French

Waikiki

About the restaurant

La Mer is far more than a restaurant, it’s a degustation destination. Celebrated as Halekulani’s finest and Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, this consummate dining experience is unmatched. The internationally acclaimed menu features Neoclassic French cuisine expertly crafted and served amid majestic and romantic ocean views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. An award-winning wine list is available to complement the perfect dining experience. La Mer restricts patrons to adults and children 8 years or older.

A Credit Card is required to confirm reservations. A $125.00 per guest charge is applied for No Show Guests.

Dress Attire
We require elegant evening attire for women. Dress shirts or dinner jacket, dress slacks and shoes for gentlemen.

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Toddvip

Dined 2 days ago

An expensive, multi-course French meal may not appeal to a lot of beach tourists but the meal we had here was absolutely fabulous. The meal stands up against any we've had in NYC or Paris and the service was perfection. Incredible wine list that was reasonable priced compared to other fine dining in major cities. Highly recommend for a very special occassion.

Breakfast at La Vie

4.9

4.9 (43)

$31 to $50

Breakfast

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Breakfast at La Vie features Local and International favorites with a sense of place.

Views of the Pacific Ocean set the scene for our open-air restaurant sitting high on the eighth floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach.

Complimentary Valet Parking.
LAVIEWAIKIKI.COM | @LAVIEWAIKIKI

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 17, 2024

Delicious food and brilliant views, nice music. Helpful staff. Evening is perfect. That’s definitely the place where I want to be. I recommend breakfast for everyone. For sure I will come back.

Hihimanu Sushi

4.9

4.9 (337)

$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 $175 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

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Reanne

Dined 4 days ago

amazing food, amazing costumer service, and amazing experience

J-Shop

4.9

4.9 (19)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

We are BYOB, please bring your favorite liquor.
It is small hidden Izakaya started by J-Shop.
A Japanese fresh food store run by a company that directly imports fresh fish, wagyu beef, vegetable and fruits from Japan by several flights every week.
Since it is BYOB, please don't forget bring your favorite liquor!
Please enjoy the freshest Japanese foods at a hidden Izakaya.

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Janice

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

Very authentic food and service. Selection is excellent. Need to put menu online

Margotto Hawaii

4.8

4.8 (170)

$50 and over

Wine Bar

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Winner of the Best Restaurant in Hawaii by USA Today, the first and only Krug ambassador, truffle centric french/japanese fine dining restaurant in Hawaii.
Our chef Kenta Kayama has been trained under the best chef 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 lovers. We serve only fresh seasonal truffles from all over the world throughout the year, Italian Alba white truffle to French Perigord black truffle, Tasmanian black, sometimes even from Spain.
As being one of only 112 Krug ambassador chef, we are allowed to have every different bottles of Krug that await 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!!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 7 days ago

Our 23rd anniversary dinner made even more special by the attentiveness and sophistication of staff. The food was to die for and the service 2nd to none. We will be back

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4.9

4.9 (455)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

"Welcome to Izakaya Matsuri!"
We offer you freshest Sashimi, Sushi and various chef Specials in Japanese cuisine along with selected Sake, Shochu and wines to complete your meal. Izakaya Matsuri is located in the center of town- on Young St. with lots of free parking for our customers.
(*We do not provide highchairs, or baby seats for children since we are Japanese - Izakaya style restaurant which is mainly for adults.)
* Please, aware that your reservation may be cancelled if you do not confirm your reservation, please cancel your reservation within 12 hours prior to your reservation,
or you will be subject to charge the cancellation fee per person $30.
Do text, or call us to cancel (business cell) 808-745-5858. (The cancellation fee will be automatically charged if it happens after 12 hours prior to your reservation time)
* You will be charged the fee for NO show.($50 per person on your credit card)
* Please, be aware we may add group service charge20 % for a table of 5 or more.

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Allison

Dined 2 days ago

We were able to make a last minute reservation here on a Friday night. We had ordered from them before thru DoorDash and I like their chirashi bowls the most of anywhere I’ve tried because they have everything I want, so wanted to eat there in person. Although some of the parking stalls are a little challenging to get out of, the food is definitely worth it. All of the fish is high quality and tasty. The beef tongue and edamame were also really flavorful. We enjoyed everything we ordered and would like to return so we can try more.

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Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

4.9

4.9 (675)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kapolei a friendly place grab anything from a morning cup of coffee, a delicious deli sandwich or pizza to an award winning full service dinner that includes burgers, locally caught seafood and the freshest salads. We are proud to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible on our menu and we focus our wine and beverage program around small, family owned wineries and breweries.

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Rob

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Always a pleasant experience. Will be back again in the very near future.

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