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 Casual bistro |
3660 Waialae Avenue Honolulu, HI 96816 United States +1 808 737 1177 http://www.3660.com/ |
Rub shoulders with local celebrities in this casual bistro overlooking Wilhelmina Rise in East Honolulu. Local artwork is displayed in the renovated dining room complete with updated lighting and new booths, which create a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere. The signature appetizer Ahi Katsu (ahi wrapped in nori for USD9.95) represents the culinary marriage of European, Island-Style and Pacific Rim cuisines. The Chilean Sea Bass (USD24) is a must. Numerous other seafood creations are also available along with a notable selection of Hawaiian style steaks. The extensive wine list has earned the Award of Excellence from "Wine Spectator". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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Healthy Sandwiches Served with Aloha |
2904 East Manoa Rd Honolulu, HI 96822 United States +1 808 988 6161 http://www.andyssandwiches.com/ |
Andy's Sandwiches and Smoothies is a mom and pop restaurant in Manoa valley that serves up fresh, healthy fare. It's a favorite lunch venue for vegetarians, old-time Manoa residents, and university students and professors. Owners Andy and Norma Rodrigues greet customers by name and ask if they'd like their usual. For many, the usual is the hot turkey and mushroom sandwich with papaya seed dressing or a vegetarian selection such as the Manoa Delight or the Eggplant Melt. For the tourist who wishes to venture a little further away from Waikiki for a mouth-watering lunch, Andy's is a good option. - Shiyana Thenabadu 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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Top 10 Dining in Casual Setting |
66, Queen Street Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 545 8100 http://www.cassishonolulu.com/ |
George Mavrothalassitis, chef and owner of one of the top 10 restaurants in the world, opened Cassis by Chef Mavro so that everyone could enjoy his world-class cuisine in a casual setting. His new restaurant, overlooking Honolulu Harbor and decorated with mahogany woods and teal walls, invites the casual diner to enjoy French and Island fusion cuisine. Wines are carefully chosen to be paired with each dish. Appetizers range from shellfish to socca, chickpea flatbread served with various dips, and entrees range from duck breast to steak frites. Friendly service, delicious food and tasty drinks makes this restaurant an experience not to be missed. -Kim Fujiwara Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Island-style cooking |
1 Aloha Tower Dr (Aloha Tower Marketplace) Honolulu, HI 96813 United States +1 808 585 0011 http://www.chaisislandbistro.com/ |
Fresh seafood and produce are prepared with Pacific Rim flair at this waterfront gem located at Aloha Tower Marketplace. The Asian-style Osso Bucco with Kabocha Pumpkin is truly a culinary work of fusion art. You will not go wrong with the Bistro Bouillabaisse, the house specialty. For an appetizer, try the Kataifi and Macadamia Nut Encrusted Jumbo Black Tiger Prawns. As day turns into evening, some of the most famous names in Hawaiian music set up a tiny stage on the restaurant courtyard. The haunting harmonies of their voices float away into the Hawaiian dusk, bringing a feeling of peace to anyone lucky enough to be here for it. 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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Longtime Waikiki jewel |
2885 Kalakaua Ave (W Hotel) Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 3734 http://www.w-dhg.com |
Consistently voted one of the top restaurants in O'ahu, this glamorous and trendy Waikiki bistro is a great place for an exceptional dinner. Current Executive Chef Todd Constantino was on staff when Diamond Head Grill opened as a David Paul restaurant in 1998. He brings his own style of gourmet cooking to the restaurant's latest incarnation. Signature menu items include Seafood Linguine, Porcini Dusted Opakapaka and Plum Wine Glazed Shortribs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Hawaiian plate lunch |
232 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 United States +1 808 847 6467 |
For a real Hawaiian meal at rock-bottom prices, you won't find a better place than this stop. This mom-n-pop lunchroom serves gigantic portions of fresh fish with all the fixin's. You can get a plate of fresh fish either broiled or fried, served with a green salad, miso soup, rice and a beverage. After placing your order at the counter, grab a seat inside or sit on one of the benches outside. The cafe is clean, the owners are delightful, and the food is unforgettable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pig out |
66-011, Kamehameha Highway Honolulu, HI 96712 United States +1 808 637 8005 http://www.haleiwajoes.com/ |
Of the two restaurants in Haleiwa that hug the coastline, Haleiwa Joe's is one. The decor is modern Poleynesian, but the food is largely traditional Hawaiian with fresh catch. They also serve up a pretty mean stake, as also delectable sashimi. The must try at Haleiwa Joe's is the luau lumpia (Kahlua pig, pineapple, sweet Thai sauce), black & blue ahi (seared Ahi with wasabi-ranch sauce) and the paradise pupu platter (sushi, ceviche, luau lumpia and sticky ribs). It's not just the names that are a mouthful! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Asian at Sheraton Waikiki |
2255 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 United States +1 808 922 4422 http://www.sheratonwaikiki.com... |
Perched 30 stories up in the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort, the Hanohano Room boasts a commanding view of the Waikiki beach and the surrounding area. Noted for its elegant setting and live entertainment (8pm-11pm nightly), Hanohano is a great choice for a business dinner or a lively date. The cuisine is contemporary; some dishes have an Asian influence while others are continental. Floor to ceiling windows accentuate the breathtaking panoramic view from the elegantly appointed dining area. Make reservations early for Saturday morning's live radio show and breakfast. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eclectic menu for worldly diners |
5000 Kahala Avenue Kahala Mandarin Oriental Honolulu, HI 96816-5411 United States +1 808 739 8780 http://www.mandarin-oriental.c... |
The gourmet room at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental is renowned amongst local and international critics and foodies as a one-of-a-kind dining experience. And who just who might these critics be? Food and Wine Magazine, Zagat Guides and Conde Nast Traveler, for starters. The cuisine here is an inventive and delightful fusion of Pacific Rim, Continental and Hawaiian styles. The open kitchen allows diners to watch the chefs work their magic. 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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New Hawaiian cuisine |
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard (Ala Moana Center, Third Floor) Honolulu, HI 96814 United States +1 808 951 3420 |
Treat yourself to gourmet island cuisine. Located inside Neiman Marcus at the Ala Moana Center, this restaurant offers delicious and innovative food in an upscale environment. A variety of excellent salads and appetizers are available, averaging in price from $7-$15. Start with Pacific Salmon Tartar ($10). A signature entree is the Sauteed Opakapaka. The Sunday High Tea is a highly enjoyable event, done in classic British style from the Earl Gray to the finger sandwiches. Complimentary valet parking and a private elevator are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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Hawaiian cuisine |
6600 Kalanianaole Highway Honolulu, HI 96825 United States +1 808 396 7697 http://www.roysrestaurant.com |
Roy Yamaguchi was one of the first celebrity chefs to develop Hawaiian regional cuisine and remains one of its best practitioners. His restaurant in Hawai'i Kai is famous for its cutting-edge Euro-Asian food and glorious sunset views. There are 25 nightly specials, always including a selection of individual pizzas with exotic toppings, as well as seafood entrees such as Pan Fried Oysters with Lobster Curry Sauce. An innovative and extensive wine list compliments the Pacific Rim cuisine, bottles range from USD22 to more than USD100. There is also a good selection of wines by the glass. Beware, the decibel level in this popular dining spot can be deafening. 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 |
