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Updated October 05, 2024

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (1901)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays).

Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

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Kevin

Dined 1 day ago

We enjoyed our delicious dinner at Monkey Pod Restaurant! Wonderful live music and ambience! Beautiful view of the ocean!

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Petes Fish & Chips

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Strawberry Cream Pie

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Monkeypod Kitchen - Ko Olina

4.6

4.6 (6820)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman is a place where foodies, beer lovers, and families escape the stresses of their day to day lives by enjoying an ice cold beer and a great meal while surrounded by people who consider them honored guests and friends.

Our restaurants are founded upon a passion for craft and we are dedicated to mastering the craft of food, drink, and merrymaking…with Aloha! Our menu features fresh island fish, hand tossed pizzas from our kiawe wood burning oven, and homemade pies made from scratch.

Thirty-six craft beers served at twenty-nine degrees are on tap, representing the coldest beer and best selection of microbrews on the island. Our culinary cocktails feature unique ingredients such as acai spirit, coconut water, and Kula lavender. Our passion for craft also extends to our diverse wine list, which emphasizes sustainability, drinkability and fun.

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Cheryl

Dined 1 day ago

Sold out of potstickers by our 630pm reservation. So sad. Other food was fantastic!!

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Fresh Caught Fish Tacos

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Hula Grill - Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (6448)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Waikiki

About the restaurant

We are open for open-air dining, takeout, and curbside pickup. Visit hulagrillwaikiki.com to view our menus or place an online order!

Immerse yourself in the chef-driven aloha of Hula Grill Waikiki. Located just above Duke’s in the Outrigger Hotel, you’ll find the perfect spot to savor a moment above the hustle and bustle of Waikiki with the best restaurant view of Diamond Head in a relaxing and authentic atmosphere. Sourced from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers, you’ll enjoy line-caught fresh fish, Oahu grown produce, and all-natural meats served with the spirit of aloha.

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Lauravip

Dined 4 days ago

Great waffles. a must try omelet w fried rice. coffee and fruit !

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Localicious Salad

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Shrimp Pasta Carbonara

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Waikiki Beach Walk

4.7

4.7 (5182)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ruth's Chris Steak House, Waikiki. When you visit Ruth's Chris, you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the USDA prime steaks, broiled to perfection in a trademark 1800 degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, island fresh fish, New Orleans inspired appetizers, unforgettable dessert and an award winning wine list, you will find that this is the steak house to which others aspire.

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Seong San

Dined today

very good very nice very kind very very delicious

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Tomahawk Ribeye

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Merriman's Honolulu

4.8

4.8 (3958)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!

Awards:
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold
- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver
- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver
- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019
- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant
-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022

All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.

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Edna

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service, great food. The restaurant is clean and has a nice ambience. My fiancé and I love their happy hour which is daily from 3-5:30pm

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Fresh Fish Tacos

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Chicken Pot Pie

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Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

4.7 (3872)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area.

Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.

We are open for dine-in service and pick-up or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

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Andrewvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great spot to have lunch at Ala Moana. Great service and food.

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Portabella Mushroom Ravioli (780 cal)

Cilantro Lime (310 cal)

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Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

4.5

4.5 (6484)

$50 and over

American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located in Waikiki is an experience serving delicious dry-aged USDA prime steak and a wide variety of fresh seafood, genuine excellent service and beautifully designed private dining rooms.
If you are planning a celebration or special event, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the perfect destination. We can assist you in making any special arrangements you desire to make your gathering memorable. Go where dining is a luxurious and indulgent treat.
The New York Times boasts, "The meat created was many wonderful things at once... Or in rapid succession... Crunchy, tender, smoky earthy... It inducted a kind of euphoria - and a stab of guilt. For great food, service, and an elegant setting come to Wolfgang's Steakhouse”.

We serve Breakfast 7am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, and Dinner 11am-10pm every day.
On Weekdays we offer Happy Hour from 3pm- 6:30pm.
We do not accept reservations for Happy Hour, and seating is provided on a first come first serve basis.

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Michaelvip

Dined 5 days ago

Food and service was excellent as it always is. Steak for two, oysters and Wolfgang Salad were delicious. Creamed spinach is the best side dish. Didn’t have room for dessert though.

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4.7

4.7 (43)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Hau Tree, at Kaimana Beach Hotel, offers a beach-centric menu in a casual setting. Hau Tree serves daily beachside brunch, and culinary casual dinner offerings. Our open-air outdoor dining room features oceanfront views of Kaimana Beach under a canopy of hau trees.

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Ashley

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful staff, warm and inviting chill atmosphere. So grateful to have it as a part of our hotel. Food was amazing and the staff took extra care to make it a special dinner for us.

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Arancino di Mare - Marriott

4.6

4.6 (2353)

$31 to $50

Italian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards and Honolulu Star Advertiser – Arancino, Hawaii's premier Italian ristorante, showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. We invite you to discover and experience the culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto's thoughtfully crafted menu in the heart of Honolulu.

Arancino di Mare is our flagship location which opened in 2004. Enjoy 'al fresco' outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian weather!

Our Arancino on Beachwalk location is still closed at this time.

Reservations of 7 or more please contact the restaurant directly.

Outdoor seating requests are subject to inclement weather. If it rains and you booked an outside table, your reservation is not guaranteed. We apologize ahead of time for any problems this may cause.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 2 days ago

Fav restaurant!! We loved everything. So delicious.

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Arancini Siciliani

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Risotto di Funghi

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Pizza Margherita

A photo of Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana restaurant

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

4.7 (5562)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai.

Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka.

Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)

Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating)

Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai.

For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus.

Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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Jacalyn

Dined 2 days ago

Scallops, curry and chopped salad were all delicious . Service was excellent .

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