53 by the Sea

Name: 53 by the Sea
Address: 53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96813
Telephone: (808) 536-5353
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

Visa Dining Collection

4.7 (1902)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Designed around it's breathtaking view, 53 By The Sea opened in 2012 and is one of the island’s premier fine dining experiences. Having received the Hale Aina Award for Most Romantic Restaurant 2017-2021, as well as the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” award for Restaurant with a View, it is truly a celebration for all the senses. From the iconic grand staircase to sweeping views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the rolling surf at Kakaako, each moment at 53 By The Sea is unforgettable.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(808) 536-5353
Website
http://www.53bythesea.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

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, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch
$75.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
Special Mother's Day Set Brunch! $75++ Price does not include tax & gratuity. SHARED ANTIPASTI - Tomato Salad - Grilled Long Beans - - Roasted Carrots - Burrata - -Poached Ahi & Canary Beans - - Bread & Whipped Miso Butter - Choice Of Entree: SEAFOOD CANNELLONI Frisée, Fennel, and Herb Salad CROQUE MADAME Mountain View Farm Ham, Sunny Egg, Fried 'Ulu BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST Kula Berries, Whipped Tahitian Vanilla Butter Dessert PINK LEMON TIRAMISU Sweetland Farm Cajeta, Yogurt
Wine by the Sea
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
May 7, 2025 only
Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on May 7th
Wine by the Sea
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Jun 4, 2025 only
Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on June 4th

What 1,902 people are saying

53 by the Sea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Great for fine wines
Hawaii
Great for scenic views
Oahu
Great for fine wines
Oahu
Romantic
Oahu
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

53 by the Sea offers breathtaking views and a beautiful setting, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "amazing views," "fantastic food and drinks," and "outstanding service." The Sunday brunch and tasting menu are highly recommended. Ideal for romantic celebrations or gatherings with friends, this restaurant promises an "elegant" experience.

1,902 Reviews

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Lisa VIP
Boise6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best meal at 53 by the Sea. The food was incredible and view fantastic. Really great service as well. Highly recommend!
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TAIJI
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
アラカルトだと料理の量が多いので少量で食べれるシェフズテースティングメニューがお勧めです。また金曜日の19時ぐらいに予約すると正面に花火が見れます。
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Kenro
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you very much for the special night! Perfect place for the Memorial Day.
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Henry
Hawaii6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tony was great. We will definitely be back. Maybe even try lunch.
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Michael VIP
Las Vegas24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff excellence food and drinks, great for date nights
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Stephen
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food with a great view. Not cheap… but worth it. We did a sampling of appetizers and they were all amazing. Simplest thing in the world roasted broccoli and it was souped up to be very good. All in all a top tier experience
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K
Vancouver5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Meh…service was nothing great. You would expect better at this level of restaurant. Food was mediocre at best. We heard great things about this place and that’s why we tried it. But pretty disappointing overall not sure what the hype is. Views are nice and valet was a nice person.
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Michael VIP
Las Vegas24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service/friendly staff, food is very good, Sunday brunch is excellent
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Sue VIP
Los Angeles81 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals and dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. The minute we walked in we were greeted by the friendly receptionist. Our sever was excellent timing the food and accommodated our every wish. We didn’t feel rushed and the courses came out like a symphony. The tasting menu was spectacular plus the extensive wine list. Views were breathtaking! Definitely coming back next visit to the island.
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Josephine
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with great service and a complimentary dessert celebrating our anniversary!
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FAQs

53 by the Sea does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. 53 by the Sea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 536-5353.

53 by the Sea is rated 4.7 stars by 1902 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

Experiences are available.

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Olomehani St.
Neighborhood
Kaka'ako
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business 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, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.53bythesea.com/
Phone number
(808) 536-5353

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53 by the Sea

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

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Experiences

Mother's Day Brunch

Wine by the Sea

Wine by the Sea

Menu

What 1,902 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does 53 by the Sea offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 53 by the Sea restaurant rated?

Is 53 by the Sea currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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