Best restaurants near me in Kalihi-Palama, HI

174 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3621)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 93 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.

A photo of Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii restaurant

2. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

4.5

Awesome(713)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 18 times today

Using traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations, our skilled chefs grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. We are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. A wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs are available to complement our Yakitori.Kick back, relax and have a great time at Yakitori Hachibei!PRECAUTIONSWe directly contact all diners to confirm reservations. Please be sure your OpenTable Profile telephone number and e-mail are up-to-date. Our dining time window is 1.45 hours per reservation (which begins at the time of the reservation and not the time of arrival).Open 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last seating at 9:00p.m.)

3. Lucky Belly

4.5

Awesome(439)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Honolulu

Booked 18 times today

Thank you for choosing Lucky Belly! We are located in the heart of Chinatown's art district. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. We are mostly known for our ramen, which is comprised of a tonkotsu and miso based broth. We have a vast selection of delicious sake to choose from and pair with your meal as well as handcrafted cocktails from our bartenders. See you in soon!

4. Livestock Tavern

4.3

Awesome(932)

Price: Expensive

• American • Honolulu

Booked 18 times today

Livestock Tavern is a seasonal restaurant and whiskey bar that is located in the Chinatown District of Honolulu. The menu that is served is full of variety. We pride ourselves with having an extensive whiskey & wine list perfect for any occasion. We accept reservations and walk-ins. For large reservations of 6 or more, one tab is required and automatic gratuity is added. For large reservations of 12 or more, a preset menu is required.

5. Yours Truly

4.6

Exceptional(41)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to the must visit cocktail bar in the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods serving locals and travelers alike. Yours Truly features a menu of adventurous craft cocktails, beer, & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe and always welcoming atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and never pretentious. Immerse yourself in an environment of rich velvet green fabrics, plush leather seating, and vintage post boxes, all reimagined to become Honolulu's best bar. Hidden within Yours Truly, for the #IYKYK crowd, are some special surprises. The Yours Truly experience comes to life with guest artist performances, comedy nights, sketch culture doodle pads, temporary tattoos, karaoke, and an interactive A.I. photo booth, all affording guests an evening of truly unique and memorable wonderment in tribute to the Hawaiiana exotica era. Enjoy an evening of laughter, drinks, entertainment, and intrigue at Yours Truly cocktail bar.

6. The Dotted Line

4.5

Awesome(14)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

7. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(77)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

O'kims selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024" casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

8. Pai Honolulu

4.4

Awesome(538)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

In 2017, Chef Kevin J. Lee opened highly-anticipated and award winning PAI Honolulu after a four-year search for a restaurant space to offer guests a warm and welcoming experience. His cuisine highlights flavors and ingredients from Hawaii and brings it together with global techniques to present a fun and unique experience. His passion for his craft is evident in his commitment to curate as many of the ingredients that he uses in his menus in-house which has won the restaurant many awards including Hawaii's Best Restaurant, Best Chef's Tasting Menu, and more.*Pescatarian, Vegetarian and GF options availabe**We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences and allergies with a 48 hour notice.

A photo of Merriman's Honolulu restaurant

9. Merriman's Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(3881)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 106 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

A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki restaurant

10. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(1762)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 221 times today

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.