Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Oahu

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

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J-Shop

5.0

5 (32)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Mccully-Moiliili

About the restaurant

<< We are BYOB, so please bring your favorite liquor >>
Our restaurant is a small, hidden izakaya restaurant located inside the J-Shop supermarket.
J-Shop is a Japanese fresh food store run by a company that imports fresh fish, wagyu beef, vegetables, and fruit directly from Japan several flights a week.
Please enjoy the freshest Japanese foods at Izakakaya.

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JuneVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Nothing fancy but the sushi is fresh and the servers are very attentive. I love the authentic vibe great value!

Hihimanu Sushi

5.0

5 (389)

$50 and over

Sushi

Honolulu

About the restaurant

""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 19 dishes, and Lunch Omakase will be $185 and 16 dishes.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com

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NinaMariaVIP

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

A very intimate and unique experience that ruined all other sushi for us because it was so good!

Tempura Ichika

4.9

4.9 (53)

$50 and over

Japanese

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

🎉 1st Anniversary Special 🎉
Thank you for your support! From July 1st to 31st, enjoy $3 draft beer in celebration of our 1st anniversary. We look forward to welcoming you.

Discover the vibrant allure of Honolulu’s culinary scene at Tempura Ichika, where Michelin-starred chef Kiyoshi Chikano redefines refined dining with an exceptional Tempura Omakase experience. As Honolulu’s sole full-time resident Michelin-star chef, Chikano infuses his deep-fried creations with a perfect blend of tradition and innovation.

Our business hours: 5PM to 10PM with two seating system.
Open Tue to Sat, irregularly open on Monday.

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Jina

Dined 4 days ago

We had an outstanding time at Tempura Ichika! We were greeted warmly by the head chef and his team as walked into the door. The Omekase menu provided unique and tasty seafood paired with select flavorings. We were more than satisfied by the end of the meal. We would highly recommend this fine dining establishment.

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Experience

Omakase Tempura Special

Kalapawai Cafe

4.9

4.9 (372)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Kailua

About the restaurant

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kailua a friendly place grab anything from a morning cup of coffee, a delicious deli sandwich or pizza to an award winning full service dinner that includes burgers, locally caught seafood and the freshest salads. We are proud to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible on our menu and we focus our wine and beverage program around small, family owned wineries and breweries.

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Niels

Dined 4 days ago

Incredibly delicious food. Lunch was so good we went back for dinner.

Omakase By Aung

4.8

4.8 (344)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

Taste the umami!BYOB! (WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOL )
Omakase By Aung is modern, up beat and contemporary sushi omakase restaurant located at 567 Kapahulu Ave next to world famous Waikiki beach in Honolulu. Mixture of Edomae style nigiris and model innovative nigiris will be served in 1 hour 45 minutes long Omakase meal. Seasonal fish from around the world are used in the 15 courses omakase meal.
Omakase by Aung provides single 15 courses menu to all customers for both Lunch and Dinner Service.
Chef Aung will provide laid back and fun experience for all sushi lovers. Open kitchen with a long 12 seats sushi counter in the middle of the restaurant allows interactive experience between the customers and the chefs.

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AngelaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Chef Aung and his talented team are now my Go-To restaurant for authentic Japanese Omakase dining. Fresh seafood flown in fresh from Japan, Chef Aung creates exquisite dishes that please even the most discriminating palate. Every dish is as magnificently presented, as it is tasty. I bring locals and visitors alike here whenever I want to impress. Lucky for you if you get to dine with this talented Chef. Omakase by Aung! Truly the Best- 5 Trillion Stars! Arigato! ~ Dr Pratt

Mugen

4.9

4.9 (381)

$50 and over

Contemporary Asian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Mugen is an award-winning fine dining concept that is elevating Hawaii’s status as a destination for culinary travel. Experience global contemporary artistry with a sense of place at Mugen, the Forbes Five-Star rated fine dining restaurant at ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki, where every dish tells a story and every sip is a celebration.
Rising star Executive Chef Colin Sato has redefined the Mugen dinner experience with his new five-course menu, designed in collaboration with Pastry Chef Jamon Harper and in consultation with renowned Chef Alan Wong. Featuring seasonal and local ingredients, diners can choose from myriad options within each course while sipping inventive cocktails or exploring wine from Mugen’s extensive collection, honored with the Wine Spectator "Best Of" Award.

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Jim

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Must try when in Waikiki. Top notch food, top notch service. Doug is amazing. We probably had too much wine, if that’s possible.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at Espacio

Experience

Sunset Champagne and Caviar

Maya’s Tapas and Wine

4.9

4.9 (362)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

North Shore

About the restaurant

We are a Chef owned and operated restaurant striving to give back to our community.
We are true believers in local sustainability and sourcing. With as much beautiful food our land’s provided us, it is essential that we show respect for our bounty by enjoying it and keeping those who care for our crops in business. At Mayas our focus will be Spanish and Mediterranean influenced tapas, with fun regional wines from around the world, craft cocktails, and bottled beers.

If your desired time or party size is not available on open table, please call us after 4pm to speak with our host as seating may be available.

**Please note: Takeout is only available for Lunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM &
**Brunch Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM**

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SandraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our favorite date night restaurant, we’re always met with a warm welcome. The service is amazing and the food superb. The menu is varied and filled with great cocktails and mocktails as well. Be sure to make a reservation.

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Popular dish

Steak Frites

Sushi Gyoshin

4.8

4.8 (14)

$50 and over

Sushi

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Discover a hidden oasis nestled on Piikoi St, where culinary wonders await. Our carefully curated selection of the freshest fish, sourced from local Hawaii and Japan's renowned Tsukiji Market, will captivate you. Each dish is a masterpiece, crafted by Hiroshi Tsuji, a culinary artisans who value traditional sushi. From mouthwatering small plates to exquisite sushi creations, every bite is a flavorful journey. Experience the magic at our inviting counter, where you can witness the artistry firsthand. Welcome to a place where passion, craftsmanship, and exceptional taste harmonize.

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RossVIP

Dined on May 18, 2025

Enjoyed our dining experience at Gyoshin. The sushi omakase was presented with fresh ingredients, excellent selections, well executed and in a "quiet" relaxing atmosphere. Consider this one of the best sushi omakase experiences for the price. The restaurant is also BYOB which is an added plus. The restaurant has a seven seat sushi counter so being able to get a reservation may be challenging but well worth the effort. I have another upcoming reservation which I highly look forward to enjoying.

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Experience

Omakase Sushi Course

Miro Kaimuki

4.8

4.8 (91)

$50 and over

French / Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

A Chef Chris Kajioka restaurant that debuted in 2020 in partnership with San Francisco-based chef, Mourad Lahlou, called Miro Kaimuki.

The restaurant is located in the space which formerly housed Honolulu's venerable Café Miro for 23 years. Similar to its predecessor, Miro Kaimuki features a French-inspired menu punctuated with Japanese flavors and techniques. The restaurant is a reunion for chefs Kajioka and Lahlou who first worked together at San Francisco's Aziza and Mourad.

Miro Kaimuki is no longer accommodating strict allergies or vegan diets. Pescatarians and Vegetarians are welcome.

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JennyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful experience. Every dish was unique and beautifully plated. We did the cocktail pairing, which was such a thoughtful pairing and fun experience. I've done a lot of tasting menus lately and this one was 10/10 special.

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Experience

Prix Fixe Tasting Menu

Amaterasu

4.9

4.9 (80)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).
Chef invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Tokyo Fish Market.
Lunch omakase $98 dinner omakase $150 service charge 20%
Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.
We are sale alcohol [NOT BYOB] 1 bottle $35 corkage fee
We don’t have restroom customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

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RobiVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

The freshest fish served! Hide's secret sauces and flavors make for an amazing omakase experience! Japanese speaking Katrina adds to the allure!

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