Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Hawaii? 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!

Miller & Lux Hualalai

4.6

4.6 (223)

$50 and over

American

Kaupulehu

About the restaurant

The highest-quality steaks with impeccable flavor from the best ranches in America; a robust raw bar; fresh sustainable seafood; and farm direct vegetables – all perfectly complemented by a globally curated wine list – combine to inspire the next chapter in Chef Tyler Florence’s mark on innovative American cuisine. The Miller & Lux cocktail program is curated using seasonal Hawaiian ingredients and artisanal spirits from around the world.

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Gizette

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

My husband and I frequent fine dining restaurants, and this is the best restaurant we've ever eaten at. The food was delicious, and the service was spectacular. Jason was amazing and made us feel very special on our wedding anniversary. Thank you so much for making our wedding anniversary dinner so memorable.

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Experience

Wayfare Tavern Pop-Up- August 13th

Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona

4.6

4.6 (216)

$31 to $50

American

Kailua-Kona

About the restaurant

Jackie Rey's Kailua-Kona is a celebration of delicious cuisine, refreshing drinks, delectable desserts, and the warm spirit of aloha. Indulge in a symphony of flavors from our menu featuring fresh seafood sourced locally, succulent prime steaks, and an array of gourmet entrees. Complement your meal with our specially crafted cocktails or explore our meticulously curated wine list featuring selections that perfectly pair with our dishes. Come as you are and enjoy our open-air Hawaiian restaurant.

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Cynthia

Dined 6 days ago

Jackie Rey’s is one of my favorite restaurants in Kona. After this last time dining there, it is now my favorite!! Excellent food, excellent service!! Thank you!!

Aloha Table

4.7

4.7 (862)

$30 and under

American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Since opening in 2009, Aloha Table Waikiki has been blessed with the support of our local community and visitors from around the world. After 16 wonderful years, we will be closing our current location on June 25, 2025.
To prepare for our relocation, we will be taking a temporary break. We look forward to returning to Waikiki soon—renewed, re-energized, and better than ever.

While Aloha Table Waikiki is relocating, our signature dishes will be served just 2 minutes away at our sister restaurant Heavenly Waikiki — starting July 1st!
• Kobe-Style Supreme Loco Moco
• Classic Garlic Shrimp Plate
• Island Cobb Salad

Please come to Heavenly Waikiki enjoy the special collaboration time between Aloha Table Waikiki & Heavenly Waikiki! Thank you again for all your love and support.

with ALOHA
The Aloha Table Team

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johnVIP

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Food very good. The tiramisu for desert was terrific. Waiter was outstanding, very personable.

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Popular dish

Mochiko "Karaage" Fried Chicken

Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

4.6

4.6 (6704)

$50 and over

American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located in Waikiki is an experience serving delicious dry-aged USDA prime steak and a wide variety of fresh seafood, genuine excellent service and beautifully designed private dining rooms.
If you are planning a celebration or special event, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the perfect destination. We can assist you in making any special arrangements you desire to make your gathering memorable. Go where dining is a luxurious and indulgent treat.
The New York Times boasts, "The meat created was many wonderful things at once... Or in rapid succession... Crunchy, tender, smoky earthy... It inducted a kind of euphoria - and a stab of guilt. For great food, service, and an elegant setting come to Wolfgang's Steakhouse”.
We serve Lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 11am-10pm, and The "W" at Lanai Menu (Happy Hour) from 3pm- 10pm every day.
We do not accept reservations for The "W" at Lanai(Happy Hour), and seating is provided on a first come first serve basis.

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Charlotte

Dined 6 days ago

Very nice good food nice service easy to get to in the area

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RumFire Poipu Beach - Sheraton Kauai Resort

4.6

4.6 (66)

$50 and over

American

Poipu

About the restaurant

RumFire Poipu Beach is the south shore's hotspot for modern Kauai dining. Experience the island's stunning sunsets and spectacular views of Sheraton Kauai Resort's ocean courtyard, Poipu Beach, and the ocean beyond. Designed around the restaurant's unparalleled views of Kauai's coastline, RumFire features 180-degree ocean views from all of its 240 seats. RumFire's menu serves locally sourced cuisine with a global influence and Kauai's most extensive selection of rums from around the world. Experience an unforgettable evening at RumFire. Then, stay the night with us.

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JorgeVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing experience. Great food, atmosphere and service. Jenny was our server and was phenomenal. She made our son’s birthday extra special.

The LookOut

4.6

4.6 (233)

$31 to $50

American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Enjoy ono(delicious) food, unique cocktails, and live music at The LookOut Food & Drink, where you can watch surfers shredding, paddlers on the Wai Kai Lagoon, and vistas of the Pacific Ocean.

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Caroline

Dined 2 days ago

The wait staff was accommodating. They were super awesome in working with our party of 15! Even made my sonʻs birthday celebration special with the personalization of the screen.

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

4.7

4.7 (567)

$30 and under

American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Honolulu’s top restaurant venue for Hawaiian music located at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is one of the island’s favorite gathering places for casual drinks and tasty pupu appetizers, from kalua pork nachos to ahi poke. Kani Ka Pila means “a gathering around music,” and you’ll find Hawaii’s most beloved musicians performing contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music nightly from 6pm to 9pm.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely dinner with the family, music was great too. Awesome first night of our holiday

KAPA Bar & Grill – Marriott, Maui

4.6

4.6 (735)

$30 and under

American

Wailea

About the restaurant

A playful spot to gather poolside, KAPA Bar & Grill is the perfect spot to meet for lunch, dinner and sunset cocktails. The menu features Hawaii's natural and sustainable resources and features local interpretations on comforting favorites. Sip on our playful interpretations of tropical cocktails, while enjoying a game of shuffleboard or unwind with friends as you catch the entertainment of your favorite sports game. After sunset, gather by the new firepit and strike up a conversation.

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SnehdeepVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Overall, great experience. Lovely service by Rachelle , prompt and attentive. Eclectic menu . Highly recommend this place.

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4.4

4.4 (998)

$31 to $50

American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Livestock Tavern is a seasonal restaurant and whiskey bar that is located in the Chinatown District of Honolulu.

The menu that is served is full of variety. We pride ourselves with having an extensive whiskey & wine list perfect for any occasion.

We accept reservations and walk-ins.
For large reservations of 6 or more, one tab is required and automatic gratuity is added.
For large reservations of 12 or more, a preset menu is required.

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Porsche

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Awesome experience, great food, good drinks. Will be visiting again soon

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Ilima Terrace - Grand Hyatt Kauai

4.6

4.6 (270)

$50 and over

American

Koloa

About the restaurant

Spectacular ocean and lush garden views welcome you. Indulge, island time is yours. Start your day with a grand Daily Breakfast Buffet, or a la carte Breakfast Menu, or the a la carte Lunch Menu service. Check back often for special themed Wine Pairing Dinners, and exclusive Holiday Buffets in the open-air ambience of Ilima Terrace.

Join us on Sunday, April 20, 2025 for a special Easter Brunch menu curated by Executive Chef Greg Grohowski and his culinary team.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Adults $109 | Keiki $52 (12 years and under)
Kids under 6 eat free with purchase of adult buffet.
Reservations highly recommended, $35.00 cancellation fee for no-shows.

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ArtVIP

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Went there for lunch on a Sunday and it was a nice and quiet setting. Beautiful scenery. The seared Ahi sandwich and the fish and prawn salad- both were fresh and amazing! Service was friendly and prompt. Would definitely come back.

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