Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Hawaii? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SUSHI HANA

5.0

5 (33)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kamuela

About the restaurant

OMAKASE Sushi Course Menu:

OMAKASE means "Up to you" in Japanese. A unique Japanese dining experience that involves placing one's trust in the chef's culinary skills to create a personal meal. This selected course meal includes carefully crafted dishes from appetizer to Nigiris to tempura to grilled fish to soup to all the way to dessert. This journey begins with the freshest, highest-quality fish imported from Japan. Our sushi chef, Haruki Higashitai masterfully navigates the seasons, bringing you distinctive flavors the reflect the quality and essence of each ingredient.
Just be ready to savor his creation!

Reservations only on Saturday for this one-of-a-kind traditional Japanese experience, OMAKASE Sushi Course Menu.

Saturdays - 5pm or 7:15pm (2hr service), Serving only 6 guests per time slot.

$175.00 plus tax

Top review

Agnes

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Chef Haruki is very creative and personable! Estuko is amazing too with perfect description of each course. Mahalo for an amazing experience!

Takumi Maui

5.0

5 (23)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

Welcome to Takumi, Maui's premium sushi haven in Ka'anapali. We invite you to our traditional sushi counter for an intimate Omakase dinner experience, where our chef guides you on a delectable journey of authentic Japanese preparations of the world's finest seafood. Each ingredient is selected for it's superior quality and origin, then woven into a work of culinary art that is sure to enliven your senses. Let us transport you to the heavens of Japan.

Soon to be available will be á la carte dinner service on our adorably quaint patio!

Top review

Haylee

Dined on Apr 23, 2025

This was an amazing experience. The fish was some of the best I’ve had in my life and we have been to hundreds of sushi restaurants. Such an amazing experience I highly recommend it.

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Experience

Paired Down Omakase

Experience

Omakase Chef's Dinner

Hihimanu Sushi

5.0

5 (382)

$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

Top review

ReguloVIP

Dined on May 1, 2025

One in a lifetime experience, an art perfectly mastered, so honored

Tempura Ichika

5.0

5 (47)

$50 and over

Japanese

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

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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Amanda

Dined on May 1, 2025

The service here was absolutely phenomenal and the food was extremely delicious. Would recommend to anyone

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Experience

Omakase Tempura Special

Experience

Mother's Day Special Dinner

nyloS

5.0

5 (475)

$50 and over

French American

Paia

About the restaurant

Located in Paia, Maui, we invite you to dine in our intimate, all Chef's Table dining room. Our everchanging Market Driven Menus always include a glass of sparkling wine, are Prix-Fixe, between 6-9 courses and range from $200-$300 per person plus tax, gratuity and any additional alcohol.

RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: If you are late, please call to let us know. We will make every attempt to catch you up, but we absolutely cannot make any guarantees on coursing and pacing. Reservations are STRICTLY held by Credit Card. Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation will be charged $200 per guest, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for dinner. Allergies or dietary restrictions must be made known to the restaurant when reservation is made. If dietary restrictions are presented without notice, we will make every reasonable attempt to accommodate them but can make no guarantees.

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Mike

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

It was absolutely the best. Will go back and will recommend to everyone.

Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

5 (414)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024.

Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

Top review

JesseVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing meal with a personal touch, loved talking to the chef and having a romantic dinner on our honeymoon

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Experience

Sakana Dinner Set & Dessert

Experience

Robatayaki Dinner Set & Dessert

Omakase By Aung

4.9

4.9 (330)

$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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TrevorVIP

Dined on Apr 30, 2025

Chef Aung was really entertaining and engaging and the food was amazing.

Pai Honolulu

4.9

4.9 (562)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.

PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.

PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.

Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

Top review

JeffreyVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Remarkable. Chef Kevin delivered a creative, well-executed menu that included some of the best bites we've had on island. Service, likewise, was top notch.

Honu Oceanside

4.9

4.9 (6085)

$50 and over

Seafood

Lahaina

About the restaurant

Located steps from the ocean in Lahaina, Maui, Honu Oceanside invites guests to enjoy world-
class ocean views, accompanied by a menu selection featuring fresh fish, incredible seafood,
locally-sourced produce, inventive craft cocktails, and more! Enjoy a beautiful sunset accompanied by a worldly bottle of wine for a luxurious dinner or date night on the water. We can’t wait to wow you with our tide-
to-table menu, complemented by globally sourced wines, stunning scenery, impeccable service,
and Aloha!

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great dining experience! Awesome customer service.

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4.9

4.9 (69)

$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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Laurel

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible food and simultaneously artistic. Service was excellent .

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Experience

Prix Fixe Tasting Menu

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