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1. Aloha Table
4.6
Exceptional(819)
Price: Moderate
• American • Waikiki
Booked 27 times today
Aloha Table WAIKIKI is a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We extend the warmest invitation to all our guests in the true spirit of aloha. Our staff are friendly, courteous, and will go out of their way to make your visit a pleasurable one. Relax with friends on our lanai and take in the comfort of Hawaii with a refreshing local beer or a Hawaiian cocktail. Or you can book a table inside and enjoy an intimate evening with that special someone, or even the whole family! Contact us and discover all that Hawaiian food has to offer! Visit Aloha Table Waikiki and you can enjoy a breeze on our lanai, or our bar and table seating. We are serving wide variety of dishes. Especially popular is our "Premium Kobe Style Beef Loco Moco," with Hamburger steak using selected Kobe Style Beef and a special gravy sauce with mushroom and onion demi glace sauce. We won the Loco Moco Category of Hawaii's 111 Award competition three years in a row and were inducted into the Hall of Fame!
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2. Noi Thai Cuisine - Honolulu
4.5
Awesome(1614)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Waikiki
Booked 60 times today
Noi Thai Cuisine continues the tradition of The Bai Tong Family of Restaurants in Seattle, Washington which originally began as a favorite stop over for Thai Airways Crew at SeaTac Airport over two decades ago. When restaurant owner Noi Lapangkura visited Hawaii, she envisioned her family"s authentic Thai cooking here, however with a royal elegance and world class excellence that is worthy of the islands. She hopes you will enjoy her family's legacy and experience the world renowned authentic Thai food at Noi Thai Cuisine.
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3. SPLASH BAR
4.1
Excellent(29)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy casual outdoor dining at Splash Bar in the pool side garden oasis of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Executive Chef, Blake Kajiwara brings local flavor and Hawaii comfort to our menu, winning GOLD in the Honolulu Magazine's Hale 'Aina Award, for best bar food. Happy Hour specials 3-5pm.Nightly live entertainment Sunday-Wednesday: Solo Musician 6-9pm.Thursday: 3:30pm-9:00pm.Friday & Saturday: Duo 5:00pm-8:00pm/Hula 6:00pm-8:00pm/Solo Musician 8:00pm-10:00pm.
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4. Scratch Kitchen & Meatery
4.2
Awesome(668)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 9 times today
Taking comfort food favorites from all over the map, we turn them inside out, upside down, and spin them into unique creations that are just plain good. Not too fancy, but by no means boring. We take great pride in each dish. Our goal is to provide a uniquely delicious experience for every one who comes to dine with us!
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5. Leila
4.6
Exceptional(36)
Price: Very Expensive
• Moroccan • Honolulu
Booked 14 times today
San Francisco-based Chef Mourad Lahlou and Hawaii’s own Chef Chris Kajioka have come together to create an elegant fusion of Moroccan inspired cuisine with vibrant Mediterranean flavors characteristic of the rich culture they celebrate. Located in the heart of Kaimuki at 1108 12th Ave, Leila’s exquisite dishes represent the rich flavor profile found across the Moroccan landscape. With masterful craftsmanship and award winning service, Chef Mourad and Chef Chris’ newest restaurant addition embodies the stylish and charming personality of the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the ease of family style dining as you relax in our lush and warm atmosphere while basking in exotic tastes that intersect at the places of rustic and unique. Please be aware that we allocate 2 hrs max for parties of two and 2 hr 45 min for parties up to six. There is also a 20% Service Charge for parties of 6 or more. Mahalo!
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6. Merriman's Honolulu
4.8
Exceptional(4120)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu
Booked 135 times today
A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!​Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php
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7. Podmore
4.8
Exceptional(28)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 7 times today
Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Created by the dynamic duo behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore extends a warm welcome to our cozy dining room and bar to savor an unforgettable lunch, pau hana, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch.We pride ourselves on expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old fashioned hospitality.From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible.
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8. Hana Koa Brewing Co.
4.6
Exceptional(989)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 12 times today
Hana Koa is a full production brewery in the heart of Kaka’ako. We have a full kitchen with daily and monthly specials. Featuring two full bars including beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.We ask all our guests to abide by time limits so we can accommodate as many guests as possible each evening. 1-4 guests = 90 minutes 5 or more = 120 minutes RESERVATION POLICIES: -All parties larger than 15 will be asked to place a deposit. Please contact the host stand or email events@hanakoabrewing.com for more information. -Deposits will be forfeited if party does not show up, is incomplete, or cancels less than 24 hours before reservation time. -Majority of the party must be present before being sat. -Guests have a 15 minute grace period. After 15 minutes your table will be surrendered to other guests. -Auto Gratuity of 20% will be added to large parties of 6 or more. -Due to the fast level of service we provide, we may not split checks more than 2 ways.
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9. The Cutlery - Kaimuki's Neighborhood Steakhouse & Barbershop
4.7
Exceptional(332)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Kaimuki
Booked 14 times today
Our Menu Is Curated By Our Executive Chef Ricky Murakami Intimately Featuring Dishes That Have Taken Years To Perfect & Bring To Fruition. Indulge In Our Weekend Special Of Slowly Smoked 7-Hour Kiawe Wood Prime Rib Or Our Slowly Braised Oxtail Ragu. We Are A Neighborhood Steakhouse Comfortable Enough For The Whole Ohana But Sophisticated Enough To Satisfy Your Taste Buds! We Invite You To Join Us Here In The Heart Of Kaimuki! A Kind Reminder:The Majority Of Our Seating Is On The Exterior So We Advise To Dress Comfortably! We Take Great Pride In Preparing Every Dish To Our Guest's Order Therefore We Encourage You To Enjoy A Few Pupus And Immerse Yourselves In Conversation With Your Ohana & Guest As You Await Your Main Dishes. We Are An Intimately Ran And Family Operated Steakhouse And We Truly Strive To Create A Memorable Experience For Every Person Who Steps Through Our Doors. We Thank You All Greatly For Enabling Us To Host You For Dinner. Me Ke Aloha Mau A Mau, The Cutlery.
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10. Lulu's Waikiki
4.6
Exceptional(840)
Price: Expensive
• Hawaiian • Waikiki
Booked 51 times today
Located directly across from world famous Waikiki Beach, LuLu's offers enticing dishes, friendly service and priceless views. Guests love our open air dining room and retro-surf atmosphere. An amazing panoramic vista of Diamond Head crater and Waikiki Beach is enhanced by our signature cocktails and extensive menu.We have tables that can accommodate upto 12 people, Hightop Seating at the Bar, and Countertop Rail Seating overlooking Waikiki Beach.

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  • Dardy
    Orange County •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food quality was on a much higher level than traditional Hawaiian style restaurants. My son and I had their locomoco and it was really good. It was more elevated than other places. Their garlic shrimp was also delicious. .
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    Aloha TablePrice: Moderate• American• Waikiki
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    4.6
  • MardiVIP
    Denver / Colorado •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely amazing meld of flavors- fresh and thoughtfully prepared food! Surprisingly tender and flavorful meat with perfect herbal accompaniment!! Truly delightful
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    LeilaPrice: Very Expensive• Moroccan• Honolulu
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    4.6
  • RajVIP
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Despite being a restaurant inside a mall This was a nice place. We were really impressed with the breadth of the menu and the variety of dishes. The food was really tasty and arrived quickly and fresh. We tried the tom kha soup, pad Thai and pineapple fried rice with shrimp. The service was pretty good but we did feel rushed as they close at 9:30. Ambiance was decent, especially considering the location. Would go back!
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    Noi Thai Cuisine - HonoluluPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Waikiki
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    4.5
  • Michael
    Hawaii •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    Excellent food and service. My family really enjoyed the experience.
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    Scratch Kitchen & MeateryPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Honolulu
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    4.2
  • Nicholas
    Phoenix / Arizona •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 13, 2024
    The food and service were excellent. My wife had the fish tacos and I had the Rib Eye Steak with fried onions on top, fried rice and broccolini. Food was very well prepared and presented. Highly recommend this place.
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    SPLASH BARPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
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    4.1

Discover best comfort food restaurants in Waikiki

Discover the heartwarming allure of comfort food in the vibrant setting of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. Waikiki's dining scene is renowned for its fusion of local Hawaiian flavors and international culinary influences, providing a unique taste experience for every palate. Here, comfort food is elevated to an art form, with restaurants offering everything from traditional Hawaiian dishes to innovative, modern cuisine. Each establishment embraces the spirit of Aloha, enhancing your dining experience with not only exceptional meals but also with welcoming, attentive service. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, local specialties, or a classic breakfast with ocean views, Waikiki's restaurants cater to all desires with their diverse menus and exquisite settings. Perfect for both casual diners and gourmet enthusiasts, these eateries promise a memorable gastronomic journey in the heart of Hawaii's most famous beach destination. Enjoy the blend of satisfying flavors and relaxing atmospheres where every meal is served with a side of spectacular scenery.

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