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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

#19 4.5 (2,980) Hawaiian restaurant

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Famous for: Traditional Hawaiian shared dishes, especially pipikaula short ribs, and its 2000 James Beard Foundation Regional Classic Award.

Taste pipikaula short ribs, kalua pig, and poi at Helena's Hawaiian Food, a family-run Kalihi restaurant in Honolulu founded by Helen Chock…

Hawaiian-food first-timers Culinary heritage travelers Families sharing dishes

#20 4.6 (336) Asian restaurant

Hoku’s Kahala

Famous for: Refined Pacific Rim dinners and lavish Sunday brunch at The Kahala Hotel’s oceanfront Honolulu setting.

Dine on Pacific Rim cuisine at Hoku's Kahala, The Kahala Hotel's oceanfront restaurant, with Sunday brunch and refined dinner service in Honolulu,…

Romantic couples Luxury travelers Special-occasion diners

#21 4.6 (1,731) Art cafe

Honolulu Museum of Art (HoMA)

Famous for: A 50,000-plus-work global collection displayed among landmark courtyards and galleries in central Honolulu.

Explore 50,000-plus works, serene courtyards and changing global exhibitions at Honolulu Museum of Art on South Beretania Street.

Art Lovers Culture Seekers Families with Kids

#22 4.4 (4,538) Hawaiian restaurant

Hula Grill Waikiki

Famous for: Oceanfront Diamond Head views, local fish tacos, tropical cocktails and the signature Hula Pie on Waikiki Beach

Second-floor Waikiki restaurant with Diamond Head views, local line-caught fish, fish tacos, mai tais and Hula Pie; open daily 7AM-10PM.

Couples Families Beachgoers

#23 4.6 (572) Korean restaurant

Kyung’s Seafood

Famous for: Thick-cut sashimi and Korean seafood dishes served late on Honolulu's South King Street.

Kyung's Seafood on South King Street pairs thick-cut ahi, salmon and hamachi sashimi with kalbi and Korean seafood stew until 11 PM.

Seafood lovers Korean food fans Late-night diners

#24 4.3 (484) Breakfast restaurant

Leahi Bar & Grill

Famous for: Kalua Pork, Poke Bowls, Ocean Views

Leahi Bar & Grill offers a tantalizing fusion of traditional Hawaiian cuisine and contemporary flair.

Foodies Couples Locals

#25 4.5 (3,756) Bakery

Liliha Bakery Nimitz

Famous for: Known for signature Coco Puffs, all-day breakfasts, and hearty local diner favorites including loco moco.

Liliha Bakery Nimitz pairs Coco Puffs with all-day breakfast at 580 N. Nimitz Highway in Honolulu, with free parking and walk-in diner…

Local-food enthusiasts Breakfast lovers Families with children

#26 4.5 (775) Asian fusion restaurant

Lucky Belly

Famous for: Ramen, Asian-fusion cooking, reclaimed-wood interiors, and a late-night Chinatown bar atmosphere.

Lucky Belly brings ramen, Asian-fusion dishes, a bar atmosphere and a takeaway window to Honolulu’s historic Chinatown.

Foodies Couples Solo Travelers

#27 4.7 (617) Fish store

Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown

Maunakea Market Foodcourt

Famous for: Market-fresh poke, chirashi bowls, sashimi platters, and local tuna in Honolulu’s Chinatown food market.

Market-fresh poke, chirashi and sashimi bowls at a compact Maunakea Market Foodcourt counter in Honolulu’s Chinatown, open Monday–Saturday.

Seafood Lovers Foodies Budget Travelers

#28 4.4 (565) Nightlife

Mahina & Sun’s

Famous for: Hawaiian-inspired dining, locally sourced cocktails, and live-music energy beside the Surfjack pool in Waikiki.

Poolside at Waikiki’s Surfjack Hotel, Mahina & Sun’s pairs Hawaiian-inspired plates, local cocktails and evening live music on Lewers Street.

Foodies Couples Cocktail Enthusiasts

#29 4.3 (1,526) Nightlife

Mai Tai Bar

Famous for: Royal Mai Tai cocktails, Waikīkī beachfront views, and evening live music at The Royal Hawaiian.

Sip Royal Mai Tais beside Waikīkī Beach at Honolulu’s Royal Hawaiian, with casual dining, evening music, walk-in seating, and validated valet parking.

Sunset-seeking couples Cocktail enthusiasts Friends sharing a meal

#30 4.4 (628) Restaurants

Merriman’s Honolulu

Famous for: Farm-to-table Hawaii Regional Cuisine, local seafood, cocktails, and happy hour in Ward Village.

Merriman’s Honolulu brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine, local seafood, cocktails and indoor-outdoor dining to Ward Village at 1108 Auahi Street.

Foodies Couples Families with Kids

#31 4.6 (904) French restaurant

Michel’s at the Colony Surf

Famous for: Classic French cuisine, signature lobster bisque, and oceanfront sunset dining at Waikīkī’s Colony Surf since 1962.

Michel's at the Colony Surf pairs French fine dining with oceanfront views in Honolulu. Plan sunset reservations, smart-casual dress and a long…

Anniversary couples Honeymooners French cuisine enthusiasts

#32 4.4 (2,643) Gastropub

Moku Kitchen

Famous for: Locally rooted Hawaii cooking, craft drinks, and live music at SALT at Our Kakaʻako.

Moku Kitchen brings locally rooted Hawaii cooking, craft drinks and live music to SALT at Our Kakaʻako, 660 Ala Moana Blvd. in…

Foodies Couples Live Music Lovers

#33 4.5 (661) Dessert shop

MW Restaurant

Commercial Unit

Famous for: Chef-driven Hawaiian-Pacific fare, mochi-crusted seafood, inventive cocktails, and a dessert-focused finish.

Chef-owned MW Restaurant pairs daily-changing Hawaiian-Pacific dishes, Kona kampachi and inventive cocktails near Ala Moana in Honolulu.

Foodies Couples Cocktail enthusiasts

#34 4.4 (7,073) Restaurants

Nico’s Pier 38

Famous for: Auction-fresh Hawaiian seafood, poke, local plates, and casual dining beside Honolulu Harbor.

Auction-fresh fish, poke and local plates meet harbor views at Nico's Pier 38, a Honolulu waterfront favorite for breakfast through dinner daily.

Seafood lovers Families with Kids Couples

#35 4.3 (1,100) Asian restaurant

Noi Thai Cuisine – Honolulu, Hawaii

Famous for: Refined Thai dishes, sophisticated cocktails, and outdoor dining at Waikiki’s International Market Place.

Upscale Thai dining, cocktails and outdoor seating at International Market Place, steps from Waikiki Beach on Kalākaua Avenue.

Foodies Couples Waikiki visitors

#36 4.6 (2,272) Restaurants

Ono Seafood

Famous for: Family-operated Kapahulu poke counter known for shoyu ahi, creamy spicy ahi, miso preparations, and tako.

Visit Ono Seafood at 747 Kapahulu Ave in Honolulu for shoyu ahi, spicy poke and tako bowls, with practical hours, parking tips…

Poke enthusiasts Independent food explorers Casual lunch seekers

Planning guide

Restaurants in Honolulu: plan your visits

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What to compare before you go

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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

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Review the current menu

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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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