Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants 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!

Islander Sake Brewery

5.0

5 (30)

$31 to $50

Brewery

Kohala Coast

About the restaurant

Welcome to Islander Sake Brewery, where we craft the world most smoothing sake with the gentle winds of Hawaii. Nestled in this serene paradise, our small sake brewery invites you to embark on a unique journey through the art of sake-making. whether you’re a sake enthusiast or new to this exquisite drink, our tours offer something special for everyone.

1.Guided Tours 30min
Join our expert guides for an immersive tour of our brewery. Learn about the intricate process of sake production, from selecting the ingredients to the brewing techniques that make our sake truly exceptional. To ensure a personalized experience, we recommend booking your tour in advance.

2.Tasting Sessions 30 min
Delight your senses with a tasting session featuring sake. Discover the delicate flavor and harmonious notes that make our sake a tranquil escape in every sip. Experience the essence of serenity, where every bottle tells a story of passion, tradition, and the gentle spirit of Hawaii and Japan.

Top review

jfkeez

Dined on Aug 15, 2024

This is a hidden gem with authentic Japanese food and sake. The setting is lovely, the service personal, and the food excellent. The flavors are fresh and distinct and they even accommodated a gluten free request beautifully. We added a sake flight (one glass is included with the set dinner) and enjoyed learning about the care with which they brew their sake (we asked even more questions). We will be going back for a third time, trust me. Don’t miss this unique experience!

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!

Top review

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.

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

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

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 …”.

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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!

Omakase By Aung

4.9

4.9 (266)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

Taste the umami!BYOB! (WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOL )
Omakase By Aung is modern, up beat and contemporary sushi omakase restaurant located at 567 Kapahulu Ave next to world famous Waikiki beach in Honolulu. Mixture of Edomae style nigiris and model innovative nigiris will be served in 1 hour 45 minutes long Omakase meal. Seasonal fish from around the world are used in the 15 courses omakase meal.
Omakase by Aung provides single 15 courses menu to all customers for both Lunch and Dinner Service.
Chef Aung will provide laid back and fun experience for all sushi lovers. Open kitchen with a long 12 seats sushi counter in the middle of the restaurant allows interactive experience between the customers and the chefs.

Top review

Paul

Dined 3 days ago

First time omakase experience. Food was very delicious. Very hard to find the location. There’s parking but no signs posted anywhere. Servers were extremely nice and made sure we all had a good experience.

Lanai City Bar & Grill

4.9

4.9 (227)

$31 to $50

Continental

Lanai City

About the restaurant

We’re excited to welcome you to the new Lana‘i City Bar & Grill (aka LCBG). LCBG is a New American Bar & Grill with a focus on wild & sustainable fish, meats free of antibiotics and added hormones, and local produce, all prepared in fun, flavor forward preparations.

LCBG has an all day full bar program, featuring crafted interpretations of classic cocktails, and island-inspired originals. Also featured is a full lineup of craft beers, along with island favorites. The bar features a happy hour daily and reverse happy hour on Friday and Saturday. Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, and reverse happy hour from 9pm to close, with drink and small
plates specials that change weekly.

We’re excited to share our Aloha with you,

Christian Page and the LCBG Crew

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Alecvip

Dined 5 days ago

Do yourself a favor and go here and take a night off from the resorts

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Experience

Tableside Wine Tasting w/ Chuck Furuya

Experience

9/26 - Hanging Out w/ Chuck Furuya - Food & Wine

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.

Top review

Janice

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

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

Engawa by Islander Sake Brewery

4.8

4.8 (191)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kohala Coast

About the restaurant

Welcome to Engawa, a small restaurant limited to 20 guests per night, where we offer an exquisite experience of Japanese cuisine. We invite you to indulge in a memorable dinner experience. Our menu is a celebration of traditional Japanese cuisine, featuring an array of exquisite dishes prepared with the finest local ingredients. From fresh sushi and sashimi to hearty tempura and other savory dishes are crafted to bring out the authentic flavors of Japan. Enjoy a unique culinary journey with chef & brew master Chiaki Takahashi, where each dish complemented by our award-winning hand-crafted sake, designed to enhance your dining experience.
At Engawa, we pride ourselves on providing not only exceptional foods but also an inviting atmosphere and impeccable service. To ensure you have a wonderful evening with us, we recommend making a reservation. Our attentive team is here to accommodate your needs and preferences, making your visit truly special.

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SusanBvip

Dined 7 days ago

Most delightful event! Delicate and delicious food! Definitely some authentic Japanese food that was absolutely amazing! The host explained all the nuisance of the food and sake we were tasting! He was very knowledgeable about both! I would recommend this event to anyone interested in some sushi sake experience!

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

Top review

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!

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