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 Stylish regional cuisine |
1857 South King Street, third floor (Between Punahou and McCully streets) Honolulu, HI 96826 United States +1 808 949 2526 http://www.alanwongs.com/ |
Tucked away on the third floor of a nondescript office building in the Mo'ili'ili district is one of Honolulu's best restaurants. Celebrity chef Alan Wong marries fresh local ingredients with a solid French cooking foundation and spectacular, towering presentations. Wong likes to describe his cooking as "playful," and each dish has an element of surprise. An extensive wine list—ranging from inexpensive blush wines to rare California estate vintages (Arujo Eisele Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994, USD325)—complements the menu. Stylish Hawaiian contemporary ambiance is augmented by a mountain view from the glassed-in terrace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large, pleasant, modern |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 942 3446 |
Spacious, breezy and modern, this restaurant is equally appropriate for business lunches or family dinners. It has an extensive - if not very creative - menu that features deliciously prepared Italian favorites. Entrees include Baked Stuffed Eggplant, Sicilian Chicken and Rigatoni alla Ricotta. From the outside, the distinguishing feature of the restaurant is the large, square fountain, graced with an eight-foot-high abstract sculpture. The interior is airy and bright, with a pristine white tiled floor and chrome fixtures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waikiki special occasion |
2005 Kalia Road (at Ala Moana Boulevard) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 941 2254 / +1 808 949 4321 x43 http://www.hiltonhawaiianvilla... |
Located in the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, this is the place for a special occasion or an important date. It is opulent and classy with a breathtaking ocean view. Entrees are served a la carte and include such selections as Island Bouillabaisse. Chef Jean Luc Voegele's complete four-course prix fixe menu is a lavish and unforgettable feast. Service is gracious, and a superb wine steward is available to help choose the perfect wine from an extensive and expensive wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic steakhouse |
1050 Ala Moana Boulevard, Building F Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 591 9292 http://www.stuartandersons.com/ |
With sedate yet elegant ranch-style decor and a menu that's heavy on meaty entrees and light on vegetables, this restaurant provides the antidote to an overload of Pacific Rim cuisine. You won't find any $9.95 steak-n-lobster specials here. The prices are substantial, ranging from $22 for prime rib to approximately $40 for steak and lobster. There is a great prime rib special - a full meal complete with salad, fixins and dessert costs $44 for two people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic, casual lunch spot |
1067 Alakea Street Honolulu, HI 96813-4506 United States +1 808 524 4064 |
A San Francisco native comes to the tropics, and the result is this charming neighborhood eatery. It's just the sort of place - casual yet chic, laid back yet ultra-modern - that you find all over San Francisco or Miami Beach. However, in Honolulu it's a bit of an anomaly. Simple, perfectly-prepared Northern Italian cuisine is a delight. Homemade pastas and kiawe-grilled meats are all delicious. Vegetarians can order the kiawe-grilled vegetables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Legendary restaurant |
1755 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 941 6660 http://www.charthousehonolulu.... |
For several years, this restaurant (not affiliated with the chain) has served some of the best steak and seafood in the islands. The laid back atmosphere (what would you expect from a place owned by a legendary surfer) remains a consistent favorite for tourists and residents alike. Patrons drink and dine overlooking the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, gazing at the sunset beyond the waving masts. Nightly entertainment ranges from Hawaiian singer-songwriters to small jazz combos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chef Mavro Restaurant |
1969 South King St Honolulu, HI 96826 United States +1 808 944 4714 http://www.chefmavro.com |
Chef George Mavrothalassitis brings his inspired fusion of Provencal French and nouveau Hawaiian cuisines to the table here. The menu is filled with such sinful dishes as Salade Folle (foie gras spread on crispy brioche medallions, served alongside tender baby greens) and Filet of Moi with a side vegetable of subtly herbed fennel fricassee. Three prix-fixe meals are available nightly, starting at USD49 for a three-course meal and topping off at USD120 per person for a six-course meal with wine pairings. A la carte service is also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Sam Pullara |
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Austrian gem |
333 Keahole Street Honolulu, HI 96825-3406 United States +1 808 394 2433 |
This Austrian gem is located in the otherwise pedestrian suburban Hawai'i Kai Towne Center. Chef Andreas Knapp has a light touch with mittel European cuisine specialties like Wiener Schnitzel and Apfelstrudel. There is a good beer and wine selection. Pretty, cheerful decor is accented with lace curtains and trim. The service is friendly and low-key. Customers from all walks of life frequent this place for hearty platters of solid, old-style German food. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively Italian on the Row |
500 Ala Moana Boulevard (Restaurant Row) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 550 8005 |
Various incarnations of this Italian eatery have been around Honolulu for years, but the location on Restaurant Row in downtown Honolulu could definitely be the one that sticks around. It's in one of the top dining destinations in the city, and is on all major bus and trolley lines. The sophisticated Italian cuisine is served with flair. Homemade pastas in rich sauces are one specialty, grilled meat dishes another. Live music serves as a backdrop nightly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent steak and seafood |
2440 Kuhio Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 5555 http://www.hyshawaii.com |
This restaurant has won awards from local and national critics, and is a favorite of Honolulu natives. Appetizers include Oysters Rockefeller and Beluga Caviar. Signature entrees include Hy's Garlic Steak , Hy's Grilled Vegetable Platter and Lamb Chops a la Hy's . The extensive wine list has earned the prestigious Award of Excellence from, "Wine Spectator Magazine". The decor is sophisticated and urbane, the service gracious and knowledgeable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant seafood |
43 Ahui Street Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 523 0955 |
Many people consider this award-winning seafood restaurant to be among the top 10 dining establishments in Hawai'i. Named after a romantic 18th-century sea captain who was married to Hawaii's last princess, this renowned restaurant serves delectable seafood in a dramatic, elegant setting. Favorite shellfish specialties include the Maine lobster and the Tiger Prawns. A half-dozen varieties of fresh local fish are available every day. The wine list is second to none in Honolulu. A good bottle of wine starts at $35. On Friday nights, sophisticated scenesters might want to check out the brand new after-hours club (ages 23+). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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25 restaurants, one food court |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Garage Level, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 943 6841 |
More than 20 food stands, three sit-down restaurants and a bar are located here. You can choose from any kind of cuisine, including American, Hawaiian, vegetarian and Indian. Fresh fruit smoothies, pastries and daiquiris can all be enjoyed. While there are quite a few standard food stands - Sbarro, Blimpies - the local ones are much more interesting. Little Cafe Siam serves Thai food, the Noodle Co. offers a dozen kinds of sai min, and the Poi Bowl serves a Hawaiian plate lunch. The average cost is $40. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine French cuisine |
2199 Kalia Road Halekulani Hotel Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 923 2311 / +1 800 367 2343 http://www.halekulani.com/ |
This fine restaurant is located in the elegant Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki. Both the hotel and the restaurant are Honolulu recipients of high ratings from a number of sources. The lovely, classy establishment has been the recipient of award after award for its cuisine, presentation and elegant ambiance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Espresso bar, cafe, creperie |
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard (Victoria Ward Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 597 8121 / +1 808 521 9023 |
Great fresh-fruit smoothies, blended coffee drinks and thick milk shakes are served at this cafe. It is an award-winning establishment, taking the category of Best Espresso Fountain in the Zagat Survey. The food here is also exceptional, if a little pricey. There are some terrific crepes on the menu, and the Belgian Waffles are really something. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. The best seating may be in the lovely courtyard section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood served with elegance |
2070 Kalakaua Avenue Waikiki Gateway Hotel Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 955 6333 |
Both Gourmet and Honolulu Magazine have given this seafood restaurant awards over the past couple of years. When you dine here, you will understand why. The fish is incredibly fresh, and the seafood selection ranges from local favorites such as Mahi-Mahi and Ono to live Maine Lobster and Dungeness crab. If you're in the mood for a seafood salad, this place offers a fantastic one. A vast and varied wine list offers a myriad of choices to complement each dish. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Crissy T. Kawamoto |
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Decadent snacks |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Macy's Third Floor, Ala Moana Center) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 945 6573 http://www.alanwongs.com/piner... |
Culinary master Alan Wong's foray into casual dining is located on the third floor of Macy's in the prestigious Ala Moana Center. The menu offers local favorites with a gourmet twist: Kona Lobster Salad, Pineapple Room Crab Cakes, and much more. The 'raw bar' serves standards such as Oysters on the Half Shell and Hawaiian favorites such as Ahi Poke. A variety of sandwiches and pupus are served in the day and night. An old-fashioned high tea is served in the late afternoon. Special tasting events and dinner banquets are often held onsite. The decor is upscale but comfortable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Shabu shabu and sashimi |
2233 Kalakaua Avenue (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Suite 307) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 5511 http://www.suntory.co.jp |
Various disciplines of Japanese culinary art are featured at this elegant restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The ambiance is elegant and cosmopolitan. There is a sushi bar and the Washoku Room, where diners can cook their own shabu shabu at inlaid grills. Daily lunch and dinner specials are available (except during the busiest seasons), as well as a Teppanyaki special that changes monthly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Busy upscale local fave |
1200 Ala Moana Boulevard Ward Center Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 591 9132 http://www.r-u-i.com/rya/ |
It is located in Ward Center, a favorite for young urban professionals from Honolulu and other states. The atmosphere is lively and fun, especially around 6p, when crowds of businesspeople come in for an after work drink and nibble. This place has won the local award for, 'Best Pau Hana Drinks and Pupus,' or in mainland-speak, 'Best Happy Hour,' four years in a row. Signature items include the crab dip and the calamari. Steaks, salads and sandwiches are also served. The place offers two dozen beers on tap and live music is featured regularly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seafood and beer |
580 North Nimitz Highway Honolulu, HI 96817 United States +1 808 545 7979 http://www.samchoy.com/ |
Ebullient "Never Trust a Skinny Chef" Sam Choy has done it again. Considerably more laid-back than his Diamond Head restaurant, this booming, 380-seat eatery in the industrial Iwilei area of downtown Honolulu serves up generous portions of fresh fish and shellfish (choose your own from enormous tanks), upscale local foods and great beer brewed on the premises. Try the light Bruddah's Cream Ale, the lusty, chocolaty Bumbucha Stout or a sampler of all five varieties. Breakfast will run less than $10 a person; lunch $18; and, dinner about $45. Review © 2007, Wcities |