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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Oahu

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Fête
4.8
4.8 (3627)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
OpenTable Dinervip
Dined on Sep 9, 2024
A goto place for me. Whether with a group, my wife or a working lunch, Fete is always so consistent. The food is always fabulous.
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Arden Waikiki
4.8
4.8 (143)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Waikiki
About the restaurant
Nestled in a sanctuary at the foot of Diamond Head in Waikiki, Arden invites you to discover the essence of Contemporary Hawaii Cuisine.

Culinary artisans Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng welcome you into their world of edible expression where every moment is woven into a cherished memory.

Experience the allure of Arden, where every bite narrates a story and each visit feels like returning home.
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TYC911vip
Dined 3 days ago
Best food and dining experience in Waikiki area. Chef Amanda and Chef Makoto make the best culinary tag team.
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Veranda - Moana Surfrider
4.8
4.8 (1045)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Waikiki
About the restaurant
Our renowned Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea” under the historic banyan tree invites guests to indulge in a variety of tropical tea blends accompanied by a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries.

Please Note we are a cashless restaurant. We only accept credit cards or room charges as form of payment.
We kindly ask to refrain from balloon decorations to ensure the views for others are respected. Guests are welcome to bring their own cake/dessert for an additional fee of $7 per person.

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Karen
Dined 2 days ago
Great place to celebrate special occasions or just wanting to treat yourself to relaxing beach vibes. This never disappoints.
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Butterfly Tea Time
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LA HIKI KITCHEN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort
4.7
4.7 (947)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Kapolei
About the restaurant
Lâ Hiki Kitchen is inspired by the Hawaiian phrase “mai ka lâ hiki a ka lâ kau” – “from sunrise to sunset” – Lâ Hiki Kitchen is an inspired interpretation of American continental dining, infused with local influences, re-imagined with farm fresh ingredients and prepared by a world class chef. Cooking with heart and soul!
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Scott
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing value for a special occasion. We will be back!
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Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana
4.7
4.7 (5505)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant

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 Lance Kosaka.

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.
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Susan
Dined 1 day ago
I would highly recommend sitting in Yun's section as she gives the BEST possible service ever and she truly cares about all her customers. Yun has worked at Mariposa for a very long time and knows what her customers like to eat and drink. What a EXCELLENT memory she has!!!
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Mud Hen Water
4.6
4.6 (1357)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant
A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

Hang Loose at The Hen


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Anne
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed twists in Hawaiian cuisine—fiddlehead fern salad, crudo with ahi and pomelo to start. Vishnu’s vice, a gin cocktail, tasted wonderful. For dinner: Delicious venison ragu and sausage and clams with dipping sauce, made a memorable dinner.
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Moku Kitchen
4.6
4.6 (3547)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant
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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Branden
Dined 4 days ago
Food was awesome as always… Jason our waiter was great
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Mahi ‘ai Table
4.6
4.6 (737)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Kapolei
About the restaurant
Mahi'ai Table, Foodland's first full service farm-to-table restaurant.
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Claudiavip
Dined 7 days ago
Always a great spot to meet and talk story and listen to live music. Our server Monique was amazing!
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et al.
4.6
4.6 (1362)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant
et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.
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Lisa
Dined 4 days ago
Only issue is there were fruit flies once the food was served
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Plumeria Beach House
4.6
4.6 (3868)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Honolulu
About the restaurant
Nestled beachfront at the iconic Kahala Hotel & Resort, Plumeria Beach House is our open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on spacious indoor and outdoor terraces. Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and his Michelin-starred experience are at the forefront of the tantalizing menu, highlighting local Hawaiian ingredients and fresh-caught seafood.

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Cyndi
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent selection of quality seafood with a Beautiful oceanfront view!
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