53 by the Sea

Name: 53 by the Sea
Address: 53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96813
Telephone: (808) 536-5353
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1810 Reviews

$31 to $50

Pacific Rim

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Designed around its breathtaking view of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, 53 By The Sea offers you the opportunity to experience Hawaii dining like never before. Delight at Japanese chef and Local chef artistry as he combines fresh local ingredients with succulent seafoods and the finest hand-cut meats. Just as exquisite are the melodic sounds of local pianists playing on the Italian made Fazioli piano in the adjacent T’s at 53 lounge, featuring wines and spirits from around the globe. 53 By The Sea is truly a celebration for all the senses! For men, recommended clothing in the dining room is a collared shirt, no tuxedos please; for women no white wedding dresses are allowed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pacific Rim, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:00am-2:00pm (last order) Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-10:00pm (last order) Bar: Daily 4:00pm-11:00pm (last order)
Phone number
(808) 536-5353
Website
http://www.53bythesea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party contact
Shawn Chon: (808) 536-5353

Location
53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Neighborhood
Kaka'ako
Cross street
Olomehani St.
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available on site.
Entertainment
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chocolate 'Lava Cake'$12.00
Crème Anglaise, Vanilla Gelato
Strawberry Hibiscus 'Pavlova'$12.00
Strawberry Guava Ice Cream, Basil Shortbread Crumble, Hibiscus-Strawberry Coulis
Thai Tea 'Affogato'$12.00
Macadamia Nut & White Chocolate Crunch, Honey Boba Pearls, Thai Tea, Milk Agar, Condensed Milk Gelato
Vanilla Crème Brulee$12.00
Mixed Berries, Pistachio Gelato
Coconut Panna Cotta$10.00
Braised Pineapple, Coconut Tuile
Chocolate Espresso Tart$12.00
Caramel Sauce, Rum Marshmallows, Caramelized Bananas, Banana Croutons, Chocolate Rum Truffle, Banana Tuile
Gelato Selection (Choice of 3 Flavors)$9.00
Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Green Tea, Kona Coffee, Pistachio, Condensed Milk
Sorbet Selection (Choice of 3 Flavors)$9.00
Raspberry, Mango, Lilikoi, Coconut, Strawberry, Strawberry-Guava

Charcuterie & Cheese

Cheese Plate$12.00
Daily Assortment of Cheese
Charcuterie and Cheese$20.00
Daily Assortment of Cheese, Meats, Olives, Caper Berries, Macadamia Nuts, Honey, Walnut Raisin Toast

After Dinner Drinks

Key Lime Pie$10.00
New Amsterdam Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Vanilla Syrup, Egg White
Triple$14.00
Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Tuaca Vanilla Citrus Liqueur, Tiramisu Liqueur, Drambuie Scotch Liqueur, Chocolate Bitters and Espresso
53's Affogato$12.00
Double Kona Espresso and Locally Made Grand Marnier Gelato
- Drizzled with Cognac$15.00

Coffee & Tea

100% Kona Peaberry Coffee$9.00
Espresso$5.00
Cappuccino$6.00
Café Latte$6.00
Café Americano$5.00
Maui Lavender Earl Grey$5.00
Jasmine Pearls$7.00
Sakura Sencha$8.00
Lemon Mamaki (Herbal)$6.00

Port & Madeira

Broadbent 10y$15.00
Ramos Pinto 10y Tawny$10.00
Taylor Vergellas 2008$12.00
Penfolds Club Reserve$10.00
Dows LBV 2006$8.00
Taylor 10y Tawny$12.00
Taylor 20y Tawny$14.00
Warres 1985$22.00

Dessert Wine

Royal Tokaji 'Essencia' 2007 Hungary (375 ml)$1,200.00
Royal Tokaji 'Red Label' 2013 Hungary (500ml)$18.00
Dolce 2012 Napa Valley (375 ml)$22.00
Kenzo 'Muku' 2016 Napa Valley (375 ml)$20.00
Chateau Guiraud 2013 Sauternes (375 ml)$15.00
M. Chapoutier 2015 Banyuls (500 ml)$9.00
Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Hungary (500ml)$50.00

Single Malt Scotch

Caol Ila 12y$20.00
Laphroaig 10y$14.00
Macallan 12y$18.00
Macallan 25y$225.00
Macallan 'Rare Cask'$55.00
Glenmorangie 10y$12.00
Bunnahabhain 12y$15.00
Bunnahabhain 25y$95.00
Lagavulin 16y$22.00
Oban 14y$24.00
Macallan 18y$45.00
Macallan 30y$475.00
Glenfiddich 12y$11.00
Bruichladdich 'P.C.'$15.00
Bunnahabhain 18y$35.00
Glenlivet 12$11.00

Blended Scotch

Chivas Regal 12y$8.00
Dewar's White Label$8.00
Johnnie Black$12.00
Johnnie Blue$50.00
Chivas Royal Salute 21y$58.00
Dewar's Signature$34.00
Johnnie Gold$25.00
Johnnie 'King George'$125.00

Japanese Whisky

Akashi$12.00
Mars Iwai$12.00
Mars 'Komagatake Shinshu'$38.00
Kikori$12.00
Nikka Coffey Malt$16.00
Nikka 'Taketsuru'$16.00
Hakushu 12y$35.00
Akashi Ume$12.00
Mars Iwai 'Tradition'$15.00
Nobushi$15.00
Ichiros 'Chichibu'$25.00
Nikka Coffey Grain$16.00
Nikka 17y$39.00
Hibiki 'Japanese Harmony'$35.00

Cognac

Courvoisier VSOP$14.00
Cognac Park VS$12.00
Hennessy XO$36.00
Martel Cordon Bleu$56.00
Remy Martin 1738$17.00
Remy Martin Louis XIII$125.00
Hardy XO$25.00
Cognac Park 'Extra'$55.00
Hennessy 'Paradis'$70.00
Remy VSOP$15.00
Remy Martin XO$22.00

What 1,810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
3.1Value

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1,810 Reviews

S
Susan
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gorgeous venue and the weather was perfect for an awesome view of Diamond Head. The prix fixe menu for lunch was very reasonable and delicious, too! We were celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary and the beautifully plated piece of cake was a very nice touch.
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Yoko
Tokyo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
結婚記念にランチしました。一番早い時間だったこともあり、大変静かでした。景観は言うまでも無く素晴らしく、料理、サービス共に満足でした。結婚式や写真撮影の時間と重なると出入り口の導線と重なることもありますがとくに気になりませんでした。また是非、行きたいです。
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and good was amazing. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly.
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JerryC
Western NC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent in all aspects...service is low key, but exceptional. Atmosphere and view are unique. Perfect for a special occasion.
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eric
Charlotte
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good, especially the crispy lobster roll. The entrees were all excellent. The service was a bit lack luster and not what you’d expect. Maybe they were tired? Or, we didn’t order an $800 bottle of wine. When comparing it to similar places, the service was what stood out as lacking. We will go back for the food, the view and the ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Came on a Sunday at 630pm. Included valet parking was a nice addition. It was a full house so the service was a little slow, but the servers were very knowledgable and friendly. The food was great. I had the filet mignon and whole lobster. View was awesome for a few minutes until it became dark. If you want to watch the sun set it would be best to arrive around 5. Overall I enjoyed the experience. Awesome views and an elegant ambiance highlighted the night.
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AmandaK
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here for my 30th birthday! Outstanding ambiance, service, and views!
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D
Dora
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very Elegant and upscale. I will definitely come back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in the Honolulu area from begging to end it was amazing service food music you name it it was perfect 5/5
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Complimentary valet, seated promptly, great service, breathtaking view, and amazing food. Couldn’t have been a better experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Additional information

Cross street
Olomehani St.
Neighborhood
Kaka'ako
Hours of operation
Lunch: Daily 11:00am-2:00pm (last order) Dinner: Daily 5:00pm-10:00pm (last order) Bar: Daily 4:00pm-11:00pm (last order)
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Pacific Rim, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking available on site.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.53bythesea.com/
Phone number
(808) 536-5353
Private party contact
Shawn Chon: (808) 536-5353

Featured in

100 Hawaii Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

53 by the Sea

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

100 Hawaii Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Desserts

Chocolate 'Lava Cake'$12.00

Strawberry Hibiscus 'Pavlova'$12.00

Thai Tea 'Affogato'$12.00

Vanilla Crème Brulee$12.00

Coconut Panna Cotta$10.00

Chocolate Espresso Tart$12.00

Gelato Selection (Choice of 3 Flavors)$9.00

Sorbet Selection (Choice of 3 Flavors)$9.00

Charcuterie & Cheese

Cheese Plate$12.00

Charcuterie and Cheese$20.00

After Dinner Drinks

Key Lime Pie$10.00

Triple$14.00

53's Affogato$12.00

Coffee & Tea

100% Kona Peaberry Coffee$9.00

Espresso$5.00

Cappuccino$6.00

Café Latte$6.00

Café Americano$5.00

Maui Lavender Earl Grey$5.00

Jasmine Pearls$7.00

Sakura Sencha$8.00

Lemon Mamaki (Herbal)$6.00

Port & Madeira

Broadbent 10y$15.00

Ramos Pinto 10y Tawny$10.00

Taylor Vergellas 2008$12.00

Penfolds Club Reserve$10.00

Dows LBV 2006$8.00

Taylor 10y Tawny$12.00

Taylor 20y Tawny$14.00

Warres 1985$22.00

Dessert Wine

Royal Tokaji 'Essencia' 2007 Hungary (375 ml)$1,200.00

Royal Tokaji 'Red Label' 2013 Hungary (500ml)$18.00

Dolce 2012 Napa Valley (375 ml)$22.00

Kenzo 'Muku' 2016 Napa Valley (375 ml)$20.00

Chateau Guiraud 2013 Sauternes (375 ml)$15.00

M. Chapoutier 2015 Banyuls (500 ml)$9.00

Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Hungary (500ml)$50.00

Single Malt Scotch

Caol Ila 12y$20.00

Laphroaig 10y$14.00

Macallan 12y$18.00

Macallan 25y$225.00

Macallan 'Rare Cask'$55.00

Glenmorangie 10y$12.00

Bunnahabhain 12y$15.00

Bunnahabhain 25y$95.00

Lagavulin 16y$22.00

Oban 14y$24.00

Macallan 18y$45.00

Macallan 30y$475.00

Glenfiddich 12y$11.00

Bruichladdich 'P.C.'$15.00

Bunnahabhain 18y$35.00

Glenlivet 12$11.00

Blended Scotch

Chivas Regal 12y$8.00

Dewar's White Label$8.00

Johnnie Black$12.00

Johnnie Blue$50.00

Chivas Royal Salute 21y$58.00

Dewar's Signature$34.00

Johnnie Gold$25.00

Johnnie 'King George'$125.00

Japanese Whisky

Akashi$12.00

Mars Iwai$12.00

Mars 'Komagatake Shinshu'$38.00

Kikori$12.00