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MW Restaurant, Honolulu, HI

MW Restaurant

4.7
4.7
2942 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Check out our website to place your place your order: https://mwrestaurant.com/


NEW LOCATION!

Located on 2nd Floor in Velocity Honolulu Building. Use "Velocity Honolulu" or enter in "888 Kapiolani Blvd" as destination location for Uber or Lyft. DO NOT enter MW Restaurant in Uber or Lyft, because we have been having issues with guests being dropped at our old location. Entrance to the restaurant and valet parking is from Kapiolani Blvd making a right turn up the ramp. Parking on the ground level in the MW Valet only stall is prohibited and subject to be towed away at the owner expense.

Casual dining with a Hawaii Regional Cuisine flair accompanied by exquisite desserts. We are now located in the Velocity Honolulu building, across the street from the Blaisdell Center.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 955-6505 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://mwrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Wade Ueoka & Michelle Karr-Ueoka
  • Catering
    MW Restaurant is available for catering events. <br />Please visit our website at, www.mwrestaurant.com and click on the 'Private Dining and Catering' tab to fill out our event form. Our catering manager will be in touch with more information and our available menus.<br /><br />Thank you for your interest.
  • Private party facilities
    MW Restaurant offers a casual, simplistic dining atmosphere, conveniently located near Ala Moana Shopping Center between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu. The restaurant features Hawaii Regional Cuisine, accompanied by exquisite desserts and a diverse wine, spirits and beverage list.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (808) 955-6505
  • Location
    888 Kapiolani Boulevard, Commercial Unit #201, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. and Ward Ave.
  • Parking details
    A limited number of self-park stalls are available on premise.
  • Public transit
    Located on 2nd Floor in Velocity Honolulu Building. Use "Velocity Honolulu" or enter in "888 Kapiolani Blvd" as destination location for Uber or Lyft. DO NOT enter MW Restaurant in Uber or Lyft, because we have been having issues with guests being dropped at our old location. Drop off and entrance to the restaurant and valet parking is from Kapiolani Blvd make a right at the Mercedes Benz sign and go straight down to the end of the lane and then turn up the ramp. Parking on the ground level in the MW Valet only stall is prohibited and subject to be towed away at the owner expense.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Innovative

  • Hawaii

    Good for special occasions

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

  • Oahu

    Innovative

  • Oahu

    Good for special occasions

  • Oahu

    Seafood

2,942 Reviews

  1. ColleenI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! Especially loved the mushroom bruschetta, crab cakes, teppanyaki, mochi crusted kampachi, brulee, and mango shave ice.

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  2. Aloha123

    Sacramento

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent. When we went, there was a loud party. Not the restaurant's fault.

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  3. JunkaU

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall it was a great restaurant. I definitely would like to come back again.

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  4. TutuJudy

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every course was excellent. Service was outstanding. Enjoyed a wonderful evening!

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  5. Stephan

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A foody’s restaurant. Exceptional service makes the delectable menu and outstanding dishes that much more memorable. Could easily be considered a Michelin starred restaurant! We’re going back again.

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  6. CocoE

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started off with some appetizers. The short ribs, the ahi bowl and the crab cakes. I loved the short ribs the best. The ahi bowl was amazing but the crab Cakes were a bit fishy for me. That being said, I’m not much of a crab lover. The others loved them. Dinner was the steak and paella. We also had the truffle French fries which were the BEST we’ve ever had! Make sure you order them! Also we had the Caesar salad which was absolutely amazing. I am a “foodie”and am particular about how food should taste. M&W did not disappoint!

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  7. gundo100

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant is very nice and the service was excellent. The issue I had was the prices are very high and some of the dishes could have been better. The salads were nicely presented but lacked in flavor a bit. The fresh Mahi Mahi was the real problem. Any local chef should know how to cook this fish. It is very delicate and can not be over cooked. It was over cooked and also soaked in a strong teriyaki style sauce which completely over powered the flavor of this delicate sweet fish. Maybe it could work for Ahi, but not Mahi, quite disappointing. The wine list needs some lower price point wines. The lowest Cabernet was $85 and they came back to tell me they ran out. I had to jump to $146. They certainly should be able to produce some good wine in the $50-60 range.

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  8. HelenA

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining with great service Do the tasting menu.

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  9. YukikoH

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our wedding anniversary and love the experience! I had high expectations for this place and MW went above and beyond! Service was personable and professional, food was unique and on the spot! We shared some appetizers, salad and two fish main dishes. And delicious DESSERT to finish off! Our server recommend us Kampachi and miso butterfish which were both perfectly cooked and seasoned well. Especially miso honey glazed miso butterfish was the best I ever had!!! I felt like all the dishes was good portion and price is set right for quality. I wanted to try all the dessert but I will save them for next visit!

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  10. AZVisitor

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unexpectedly exquisite. I dined alone but they made me feel like I was being spoiled by friends

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  11. Alex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Valet signage poor, first sign pointing toward left building. Should be in front of old driveway.

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  12. HBadurchi

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Duck confit was too salty to finish. Oysters were small, not much flavor other than a very strong brine. Butterfish was good although a little too sweet. Kimchee potato salad was very good. Desserts the star of the evening.

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  13. JerryM

    Central Coast

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The place was not easy to find. It wouldn't hurt to put a few signs out on the sidewalk to help find the place. Food was good, cocktails were great. We thought the plates were going to be on the smaller side. The server could've done us a favor and told us that the steak entree was going to be suffice for sharing because we could've done without the second entree.

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  14. ReidS

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant. It’s one of our “must go to’s” when we are in Honolulu! We’ve been coming there since 2017 and it never disappoints —always new things on the menu. But don’t miss the MW Candy Bar—it’s sublime!!

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  15. MadelineV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! The kalbi short ribs and mocha fish were delicious. The desserts were unreal. Our server Gio was wonderful!

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  16. Mn808

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a fantastic meal & service here! Can't wait to be back, especially with their upcoming 10-yr anniversary special menu coming up!

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  17. LanceU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Okay, this is the first time that I've gone to MW in a loong time. EVERYTHING that I tried was amazing, and I'm a picky eater. Even the steamed vegetables and the rice was good, hahaha. I loved the presentation, staff was friendly and helpful. I'll be back for sure.

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  18. SummerC

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The location proved a bit challenging to find by car, but once we arrived, we were delighted by the fantastic atmosphere and excellent service. Our only disappointment was that the PAN ROASTED BRISTOL BAY SCALLOPS, which had piqued my interest on the website, were unavailable that evening. These scallops were the dish I had been eagerly anticipating. Undeterred, we proceeded to order a selection of dishes, including steamed clams, stir-fried vegetables, gold potato gratin, a Caesar salad, MOCHI CRUSTED KONA KAMPACHI, TRUFFLE BRAISED SHORTRIB, two glasses of tea, and a brûlée. The standout of the evening was unquestionably the clams, which were exceptionally delicious and quickly became our favorites. The TRUFFLE BRAISED SHORTRIB was another highlight, boasting remarkable tenderness and flavor. While we thoroughly enjoyed the meal, we couldn't help but feel that the prices were somewhat steep given our overall experience. Nevertheless, the service, helmed by the friendly Kyle, was commendable. When we mentioned that the veggies were overly salty, he promptly replaced our plate. To sweeten our evening, the restaurant surprised us with a special dessert to celebrate our honeymoon. In conclusion, our dining experience was filled with creative and unique flavors, offering something new and exciting. However, in the future, when seeking to celebrate important events, we may explore alternative dining options to ensure the best value for our special occasions.

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  19. Mikey

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hosted some big clients here, very impressed with the food and service thanks to chefs wade & Michelle and Kathy’s team for the attentive service. Mahalo

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  20. John

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten at the MW bar several time; however, this is the first time I ate in the main dinig room. The service was fantastic, including deliverying new silverware on a plate. The food was exquisite! The sides of kimchi, to the presentation of the main course, both were spot on. Definitely a place for a memorable date or special occassion.

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  21. Chuko

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience at the MW restaurant. All the waiters were very kind and attentive to our requests. They even went above and beyond to cater for our groups dietary restrictions. I recommend MW restaurant!

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  22. KandN

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We love MW and the food is uniformly excellent. Service is always great, but the noise level is a bit high. Will definitely return again.

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  23. Nick

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place. We got 5 meal course - everything was very tasty. They were so kind to adjust some items in the course for my pregnant wife. Thank you!

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  24. PattyK

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was outstanding especially the short ribs. My husband had the fish so we shared and both had surf and turf.

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  25. Woundedwhale

    Orange County

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply above the other restaurants we dine at when we’re in Honolulu. The tasting menu was wonderful and the chef did a great job making my wife’s gluten free.

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  26. HollyB

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    3rd time to MW, first time to the new location. Food remains outstanding, with desserts being some of the most inventive and tasty I've ever had. Service started slow, but by mid meal it was much better as I had come to expect. The oddest thing is the location as it is in the middle of a luxury car dealership building. However, that didn't seem to deter the guests from coming in as many appeared to be local and to me that is always a good sign. This time we chose the tasting option and was happy I did because with the 5 small bites , I got to try several different appetizers that I may be getting in the future. Overall this was a solid meal and experience.

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  27. Kelli

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to dinner here (on our honeymoon!) and LOVED this meal. My husband and I split the farmer’s salad & seafood chowder to start — both so delicious. The cocktails were VERY good, especially the lemoncello, It’s A Date, and the spritz mocktail. For our entrees, we ordered different takes on their noodle dish: I got the tofu and he got the kanpachi (both were crispy and cooked to perfection)! The soy yuzu glaze on top was divine, and the kimchi and pickled veggies made these dishes sing. Finally, we ended with dessert: I got the Black Forest brownie with cherries & vanilla ice cream, and my husband got the MW Candy Bar. By far one of the best meals we’ve had in Hawaii! And Tyler our server was A+++!

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  28. Luvfood

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Food was delicious and service was impeccable! Went there to celebrate some special occasions and felt very taken care of! Highly recommend!

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  29. Garrett

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good and reasonably priced . Also waiter was very attentive and helpful

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  30. 50thstateofmind

    Hawaii

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dining experience at MW. The service was excellent, making us feel like very special diners. Of course the food was amazing, including a few new additions to the menu.

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  31. Rozy

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michelle & Wade, MW Restaurant, did a wonderful thing for their staff and customers who are feeling so sad, hurting as Lahaina, Upcountry, and other Maui wildfire casualties both human and pets, homes and businesses, are either gone or decimated by the horror of the fire. They gave us a positive day from lunch through the dinner service to share in raising funds to be donated - every dollar earned from every meal served, to be donated through The Hawaii Community Foundation "Maui Strong" fund. Dinner was extra special, as servers and all the staff & diners shared stories and a purpose - to help Maui. All this, while enjoying our favorite restaurant and excellent menu, each dish delicious, served with genuine care to ensure each of us an outstanding experience. Delicious and heartwarming at the same time. A perfect 10.

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  32. SCLL

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cocktails were inventive. All the food we had was delicious.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is incredible! Hard to find, better sign agar would help but 100% worth it

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  34. Foodie

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were sweet to include a complimentary anniversary celebration dessert.

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  35. VincentS

    Hawaii

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our dishes were great. Both waitstaff were very responsive and very accommodating. Just a bit noisy this particular night. However, that was more than made up for when pastry chef-owner delivered our desserts!

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  36. RickS

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had one of the best meals we've eaten this year at MW. The food was truly superb and the service was warm and attentive. The desserts were absolutely incredible. I honestly got high from the candy bar and creme brule. The restaurant tends to be a bit loud when full especially in the middle of the evening. but that's easily forgiven with everything else being so excellent

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  37. JoyceM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food quality was very good, as presentation. Wait staff quite reasonably efficient and friendly, considering the place filled up pretty quickly after we arrived. Don't know how to improve it, but finding the self parking was difficult -- just finding the way TO the parking area was quite difficult. We ended up in valet parking.

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  38. GlenS

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and wonderful service. Deserts were awesome.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Michelle, Wade, and our server Trevor are amazing! We had the most brilliant experience with incredible food and not normally being a dessert person, was blown away with the quality flavors and overall dining experience for our party! Will be coming back many many times in the future. 

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  40. ryanrob

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The menus, wine pairings, service are exceptional. The ambiance is cold, loud, and bright. Would recommend, but ask for a table in the far right corner or next to the bar if you're more than 2 people. Jessie is an incredible server.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

MW Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 955-6505 ext. 2.

MW Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 2942 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MW Restaurant

888 Kapiolani Boulevard, Commercial Unit #201, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. and Ward Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    A limited number of self-park stalls are available on premise.
  • Public transit
    Located on 2nd Floor in Velocity Honolulu Building. Use "Velocity Honolulu" or enter in "888 Kapiolani Blvd" as destination location for Uber or Lyft. DO NOT enter MW Restaurant in Uber or Lyft, because we have been having issues with guests being dropped at our old location. Drop off and entrance to the restaurant and valet parking is from Kapiolani Blvd make a right at the Mercedes Benz sign and go straight down to the end of the lane and then turn up the ramp. Parking on the ground level in the MW Valet only stall is prohibited and subject to be towed away at the owner expense.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Wade Ueoka & Michelle Karr-Ueoka
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://mwrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 955-6505 ext. 2
  • Catering
    MW Restaurant is available for catering events. <br />Please visit our website at, www.mwrestaurant.com and click on the 'Private Dining and Catering' tab to fill out our event form. Our catering manager will be in touch with more information and our available menus.<br /><br />Thank you for your interest.
  • Private party facilities
    MW Restaurant offers a casual, simplistic dining atmosphere, conveniently located near Ala Moana Shopping Center between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu. The restaurant features Hawaii Regional Cuisine, accompanied by exquisite desserts and a diverse wine, spirits and beverage list.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (808) 955-6505

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