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Top Restaurants in Honolulu

Explore curated restaurants across global travel destinations on Destinations.ai. This directory index focuses on Dining establishments covering local culinary specialties, chef-driven kitchens, and everyday eateries. Each profile delivers verified operational information, address coordinates, expected price levels, and practical visitor tips to help travelers navigate the area efficiently. Whether you are building a full-day neighborhood itinerary or looking for a trusted local spot near your hotel, our guides filter out unverified listings so you can plan with reliable, fact-checked details.

54 Listed places
4.5 average across 54 rated listings
Commercial Unit • Waterfront Plaza • Dole Cannery Food Court
No admission charge; food and drinks priced separately on the official menu – Free entry; food and drinks purchased separately at current menu prices
Popular Neighborhoods:
Commercial Unit Waterfront Plaza Dole Cannery Food Court SALT AT OUR Maunakea Market Foodcourt

53 By The Sea

Famous for: Waterfront fine dining in Kaka'ako with Diamond Head views, a grand staircase and Hawaii Regional Cuisine tasting menus

Kaka'ako fine dining since 2012, serving Hawaii Regional Cuisine with Diamond Head views, a grand staircase, tasting menus and Sunday brunch.

Couples Foodies Special Occasion Diners

ALOHA TABLE Waikiki

Famous for: Egg-topped burgers, loco moco, garlic shrimp and pineapple-served tropical cocktails in Waikiki.

ALOHA TABLE Waikiki is relocating after closing its Lau‘ula Street site in 2025; follow its Hawaiian favorites and tropical cocktails online.

Foodies Couples Casual Diners

Azure

Famous for: Oceanfront Waikiki seafood dining, multi-course menus, craft cocktails, and The Royal Hawaiian’s Spanish-Moorish setting.

Oceanfront Waikiki fine dining at The Royal Hawaiian, with multi-course seafood menus, craft cocktails and Spanish-Moorish surroundings.

Couples Foodies Luxury Travelers

Banyan’s Island Grill

Famous for: Locally sourced sustainable Hawaiian fish, poke bowls, grilled seafood and casual burgers near Ala Moana.

Banyan's Island Grill on Kapiolani Boulevard pairs locally sourced Hawaiian fish, poke bowls and burgers near Ala Moana Center.

Foodies Families with Kids Convention attendees

Castro’s

Famous for: Cuban and Latin American breakfast and lunch in an airy Waikiki restaurant with outdoor seating.

Castro's pairs Cuban and Latin American breakfast and lunch with airy wood-beam dining and outdoor seats on Kalākaua Avenue in Waikiki Honolulu.

Foodies Breakfast seekers Waikiki visitors

DECK. at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel | Waikiki / Honolulu | Restaurant / Large Group / Wedding

Famous for: Open-air rooftop dining with sweeping Diamond Head views, farm-to-table American Pacific cuisine, and a popular Waikiki happy hour

Rooftop New American Pacific dining with Diamond Head views at Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, Waikiki, serving breakfast, happy hour and dinner daily.

Couples Brunch Lovers Wedding Parties

Diamond Head Market & Grill

Famous for: Known for blueberry cream cheese scones, lemon crunch cake, and local-style plate lunches on Monsarrat Avenue.

Find blueberry cream cheese scones, plate lunches, and takeaway treats at Diamond Head Market & Grill on Monsarrat Avenue in Honolulu, near…

Bakery enthusiasts Plate-lunch seekers Picnic planners

Duke’s Waikiki

Famous for: Beachfront dining, fresh fish, Hula Pie, tropical cocktails, and live music celebrating Duke Kahanamoku’s surfing legacy.

Beachfront dining at Duke's Waikiki in Honolulu: fresh fish, Hula Pie, live music, reservations, and access tips at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort.

Beachfront dining couples Families with children Hawaiian seafood enthusiasts

Dukes Lane Market & Eatery

Famous for: Combining Basalt’s charcoal pancakes, casual food counters, coffee, and gourmet grocery shopping in central Waikīkī.

Explore Dukes Lane Market & Eatery in Honolulu for Basalt dining, Spitfire flatbreads, coffee, and gourmet groceries in the heart of Waikīkī.

Waikīkī hotel guests Breakfast seekers Families wanting flexible meals

Eating House 1849 Waikiki – International Market Place

Famous for: Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaii Regional Cuisine with Asian influences, seafood, steak, and weekend brunch in Waikiki.

Roy Yamaguchi’s Waikiki restaurant at International Market Place pairs Hawaii Regional cuisine with Asian flavors, seafood, steak and weekend brunch.

Foodies Couples First-Time Visitors

Fête

Famous for: James Beard award-winning Chef Robynne Maii's farm-to-table New American cooking in a brick-walled historic Chinatown building

James Beard winner Robynne Maii's Chinatown restaurant at 2 N Hotel St, serving seasonal farm-to-table New American food, cocktails and wine.

Foodies Couples on Date Nights Urban Explorers

Hau Tree

Famous for: Beachfront Pacific-influenced dining and weekend brunch beneath a hau tree at Kaimana Beach.

Oceanfront Hau Tree at Kaimana Beach Hotel pairs beachside tables, Pacific-inspired dining and weekend brunch at Waikiki’s Diamond Head end.

Oceanfront diners brunch seekers romantic dinner couples

Heavenly Island Lifestyle Waikiki

Famous for: Healthy loco moco, local eggs Benedict and açaí bowls made with organic, locally sourced Hawaiian ingredients in central Waikiki.

Open-air Waikiki cafe on Seaside Ave serving healthy loco moco, local eggs Benedict, açaí bowls and vegan dishes from 7AM daily, plus…

Foodies Health-Conscious Travelers Couples
Planning guide

Restaurants in Honolulu: plan your visits

Browse restaurants in Honolulu and use the place pages to build a shortlist. Recorded details are a starting point; confirm current information with each venue before booking or traveling.

What to compare before you go

Compare menus, locations and reservation options. Confirm current prices, dietary requirements and cancellation conditions directly with the restaurant.

Areas recorded in the listings

  • Commercial Unit: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Waterfront Plaza: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Dole Cannery Food Court: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • SALT AT OUR: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Maunakea Market Foodcourt: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

Essential Tips for Travelers

Practical advice on etiquette, timing, and savings for restaurants in Honolulu.

Check reservations

Check the restaurant’s booking policy, available times and cancellation terms for your visit.

Review the current menu

Confirm menu prices, dietary options and allergen information directly with the restaurant.

Check the bill

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Frequently Asked Questions

Essential planning questions answered for exploring restaurants in Honolulu.

What are the top restaurants to visit in Honolulu?

The sampled records cover 54 restaurants in Honolulu, with an average recorded rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

Do I need advance reservations or tickets in Honolulu?

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What is the best way to get around Honolulu between venues?

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What payment methods are accepted in Honolulu?

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