Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Hawaii? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

i-naba Hanalei'i Honolulu Sushi and Grill

5.0

5 (7)

$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 …”.

Top review

Sheila

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

We were thrilled to have Chef Kakazu's full attention and care for my husband's birthday dinner. We do an annual sushi omakase for his birthday and agree this was THE BEST ever! We felt as if we were in Japan! Chef went above and beyond from the appetizers, to the sushi and the aburi dishes. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and plan to return-- often!!! We want to support this neighborhood gem to make sure it will be here for YEARS to come!

Hihimanu Sushi

4.9

4.9 (338)

$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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LenaG

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Wonderful dinning experiences and absolutely excellent cuisines specially prepared and commented by owner and chef Ray. Expensive but well worth it. We’ll be back!

Yohei Sushi

4.9

4.9 (63)

$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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Christinevip

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

I had a lunch special at $27: tempura and sashimi set. It was good: fish was bouncy and the tempura was crisp. Service is excellent. But Tax and tip made lunch close to $35-37. Im having such a hard time justifying paying this much for lunch. But I do understand prices have truly gone up everywhere. Food/service/rent has gone up…but it’s too expensive for me to eat.

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Experience

Omakase Course - Market Price

Izakaya Matsuri

4.9

4.9 (456)

$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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Michaelvip

Dined today

Full range of Ikazaya cuisine plus some inventions like tofu with Ikura / Uni and sake ice cream. Wide range of sake and Japanese beers.

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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

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

4.8

4.8 (177)

$30 and under

German

Kahului

About the restaurant

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Café is a German gem located in central Kahului of Maui, Hawaii. Swiss-born Chef and Owner Bernard Weber prepares each and every dish from scratch. No prepared sauces, all hausmade from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Come explore this unique "hole in the wall" for a unique German-Swiss experience!

Please call the restaurant for any changes on the day of reservation. We have very limited capacity for indoor seating. Please call to reserve to be seated indoors.

For a large party, 5 guests and more, please call the restaurant at 808-877-6000.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Top review

Valerie and Terell

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Brigit was very kind and accommodating. Really enjoyed the service!

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Popular dish

Zigeuner Schnitzel

Popular dish

Pork Wiener Schnitzel

Popular dish

Schnitzel Burger

Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen

5.0

5 (157)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Wailea

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Ka’ana Kitchen’s open-air styled kitchen, we invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive dining experience. Interact with our chefs as they thoughtfully curate a customized 6-course menu of fresh, local ingredients to stimulate your sense of adventure. To enhance the experience even more, we have the option to add wine pairings to each course, hand selected by our expert sommelier.

This exclusive experience is limited to seating’s at 6:00pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm Tuesday - Friday.
Maximum of 4 guests per party.

Chef’s Table: $195/person
Wine Pairings:
Premier Cru – a selection of our favorite wines from off the beaten path – creating a journey of discovery & delight +$125/person
Grand Cru – exclusive selection of hard to source, hard to replace but very easy to love wines +$250/person

Executive Chef: Ritchard Cariaga | Chef de Cuisine: Chance Savell

Due to limited seating, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and $75/person cancellation fee.

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john

Dined 1 day ago

Who is a nice experience it was date night the service and the ambience. The whole atmosphere in mood was well worth the price. The food was great. It wasn’t anything I would come back for, but overall the experiences amazing. I would suggest it and I don’t know if the food was up to par, the service was much better. I’m not sure but all in all I highly recommended must do.

OGO Maui

4.9

4.9 (87)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Wailuku

About the restaurant

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

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Leslie

Dined 5 days ago

We went as a party of 4 and decided to order family style so we could taste more dishes (highly recommend). Each dish was very flavorful and well made. So darn ONO!! We tasted and LOVED the pork belly and aloha poi, oysters on the half shell, miso broiled local fish, pan seared ribeye, tempura pork ribs, and Korean chicken with tutu Karen Ouraʻs dry mein. All yniquely flavored and memorable. Although we were stuffed, we were already planning for what to try the next time we come. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and constantly checked in. The price cannot be beat for the quality if food. The one thing we were nit prepared for was the restaurant not being accessible and is located on the 2nd floor. The stair case is also old and in slight disrepair. Although it took us awhile to get upstairs, I think as a courtesy, people should be aware. Good news, it was worth the struggle to get upstairs.

Mugen

5.0

5 (289)

$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.

Top review

Kevinvip

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best dining experiences on the island. Will be returning again & again.

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Experience

Sunset Champagne & Caviar Experience

Experience

Afternoon Tea

La Mer at Halekulani

4.9

4.9 (2199)

$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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Tyler

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing, impeccable service, the food was heavenly with some great modern twists to add new textures to the plate. Extremely pricey though but I thought it was worth every penny. Had the main tasting 6 course set.

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