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1. Black Angus Steakhouse - Pearl City

4.4

Awesome(8905)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pearl City

Booked 87 times today

Located in the Times Supermarket Center off Kaahumanu St., 1 mile west of Pearlridge Center.WE’VE BEEN MASTERING OUR CRAFT SINCE 1964, so you could say we know a thing or two. Our cuts are aged at least 21 days, seasoned to excellence, expertly flame-grilled and served up just the way you like it. You’ve earned it. Whether you’re here to throw back a couple with old friends or trying to finish off the High Noon Feast on your own, there’s always a seat for you. So here’s to the nights you can’t remember and the steaks you won’t forget. To learn more visit www.cattlecompany.com

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2. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Pearl City

4.6

Exceptional(679)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Pearl City

Booked 51 times today

Little Joe’s was born out of a desire to offer Honolulu residents and visitors a cut-above steakhouse experience with an exceptional menu and outstanding service at a reasonable price. The new family-friendly relaxed fine dining concept features a classic American steakhouse menu, daily happy hour, and private dining. It delivers value for the entire family as well as a great spot for date nights, special occasions, and gatherings with friends.

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3. The Pearl at Leeward Community College

4.6

Exceptional(53)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pearl City

Nestled on the shores of Pearl Harbor, The Pearl Restaurant at Leeward Community College is a student operated establishment with a passion for serving our guests an amazing contemporary, upscale experience. The heartbeat of our operation revolves around our students, being able to showcase their creative culinary artistry and talents, along with providing the warmth of genuine hospitality. While it may seem like we are a normal restaurant, The Pearl is primarily a place of learning for our culinary students. Their education is our priority and we do our best, with limited resources, to provide an excellent dining experience for our guests. We have very limited seating, and we need extra time to carefully prepare our kitchen and dining area for your safety. We appreciate your understanding as we try to manage our reservations and adhere to our safety requirements and guidelines.

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4. Merriman's Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(4487)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 141 times today

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 2022All 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.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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5. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(4092)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 112 times today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats.

6. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(4085)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 104 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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7. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5893)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 79 times today

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 Jorge Guadron. 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.

8. Moku Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(3729)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 82 times today

Full table service resumes 12/18/23! Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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9. The Pig and the Lady

4.8

Exceptional(1720)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 72 times today

From it’s humble beginnings as a pop-up restaurant, to a farmer"s market stand and now a successful brick-and-mortar eatery, The Pig and the Lady, led by twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist Chef Andrew Le (with help from his family including his mother, Mama Le), cook up what is essentially the family meal in the truest sense -- Exposing Honolulu diners a cross-section of cuisine that has Vietnamese origins, but is eclectic and daring.Chef Le and his team have developed a modern, fresh take on traditional Southeast Asian food, utilizing local products -- serving their famous banh mi and pho, along with new favorites. Le is the one of the few chefs cooking contemporary food built on Southeast Asian flavors that has garnered rave reviews -- a foundation built on delicious memories first introduced by his mother. They are open Monday through Saturday, serving lunch and dinner. You can also still find them at the Farmer’s Markets at Blaisdell, Kailua and KCC.

10. Tonkatsu Kuro

4.6

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

At Tonkatsu Kuro in Ward Village, we're passionate about bringing you an exceptional tonkatsu experience. We pride ourselves on our perfectly crisp and tender pork loin and tenderloin and our shrimp katsu, with its incredibly juicy shrimp and unforgettable tartar sauce, is a customer favorite. We also like to get creative, and our bibim soba, a unique fusion dish, is a testament to that. We use only the finest ingredients, like premium Japanese rice and a flavorful miso soup, to complement our katsu. We've created a modern and comfortable atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy your meal, and our efficient robot delivery system ensures your food arrives quickly. At Tonkatsu Kuro, we're committed to providing generous portions, impeccable service, and a dining experience that's both memorable and affordable. We believe our dedication to quality and innovation sets us apart, and we invite you to come and taste the difference.

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Chuck
1 review
5.0
Dined today
From hostess to waiters and waitresses they were all on point. Food was excellent.
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Merriman's HonoluluPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.8
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Michael
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Staff was absolutely fantastic!! One of the best experiences on the island and their food was much better than places such as dukes or hula
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Black Angus Steakhouse - Pearl CityPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pearl City
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4.4
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Amy
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always, a delightful experience. Thank you to John for the amazing service.
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Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala MoanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.7
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Josue
Hawaii •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food, great service. My go to place when we don't want to cook or go far
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Little Joe's Steakhouse - Pearl CityPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Pearl City
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4.6
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John
Hawaii •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 9, 2025
Traffic signage from freeway is missing at critical intersections or confusing. Room seems much, much noisier than before staff and food outstanding
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The Pearl at Leeward Community CollegePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pearl City
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4.6

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