Best Cozy Restaurants in Hawaii

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1. ZIGU

4.6

Exceptional(1393)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Waikiki

Booked 29 times today

Here at ZIGU, we believe the key to running a successful restaurant is to serve fresh local ingredients. We cook in a Japanese style using only ingredients found here in Hawaii. We will soon be opening our doors to customers. You'll enjoy authentic Japanese cooking and sake either inside our cozy interior or outside our spacious courtyard terrace.~Important notice for our OHANA ~We are asking customers to limit their dining experience to 2 hours when we have high volume booking.＊Happy hour exclusionday: 12/23/2024~1/1/2025Thank you for your understanding.

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2. Heavenly - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(739)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Waikiki

Booked 27 times today

Heavenly - Waikiki is cozy because of its unique decor, friendly service, and tropical ambiance. As one reviewer mentioned, the restaurant offers a 'tropical cozy' atmosphere with 'futon like couches at our table'. Another reviewer highlighted the 'fun atmosphere' and the fact that they 'sat on futon like couches at their table', emphasizing the cozy nature of the restaurant.

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3. STRIPSTEAK Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(1878)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Waikiki

Booked 8 times today

Encompassing all the tradition of a classic steakhouse, StripSteak by Michael Mina in Waikiki is a modern twist on the classic American steakhouse. Chef Michael Mina has created a fun and innovative menu, bold in flavor and diverse in inspiration. Precision at its finest, StripSteak Waikiki features a menu with all natural Prime Certified Angus beef, American Wagyu beef and Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. Other signature offerings include “Instant Bacon” with Kurobuta pork belly, Seafood Platters, with king crab, lobster, oysters, and more. Not to be missed is Chef Mina's unique Triple Seared Japanese A5 wagyu served with yuzu kosho, ponzu and wasabi.

4. Aloha Table

4.6

Exceptional(831)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waikiki

Booked 21 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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5. Island Vintage Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(454)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Waikiki

Booked 22 times today

Aloha! Welcome to the Island Vintage Wine Bar. We are proud to serve an array of fresh, local foods and a range of wines for you to enjoy. We look forward to serving you soon!

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6. Noi Thai Cuisine - Honolulu

4.4

Awesome(1628)

Price: Very Expensive

• Thai • Waikiki

Booked 29 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.

7. Redfish Waikiki

4.1

Excellent(70)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian • Waikiki

Booked 2 times today

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Waikiki's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best.Order by the pound or create your own customizable poke bowl at the front counter. Or dine in at our restaurant or bar where you can enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails, locally-sourced plates made for sharing (even if you don’t want to) and of course, a mouth-watering variety of fresh poke with all the creative fixings.Redfish is a modern take on the food we love to eat in Hawai‘i. Let’s eat!

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8. Arancino Beachwalk

4.7

Exceptional(566)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 36 times today

Arancino on Beachwalk is our original Arancino location which opened in 1996. Enjoy a cozy Italian family style dining atmosphere in the heart of Waikiki.

9. Hau Tree

4.6

Exceptional(196)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 120 times today

Hau Tree, at Kaimana Beach Hotel, offers a beach-centric menu in a casual setting. Hau Tree serves daily beachside brunch, and culinary casual dinner offerings. Our open-air outdoor dining room features oceanfront views of Kaimana Beach under a canopy of hau trees.

10. Podmore

4.8

Exceptional(42)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 28 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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Evalin
Washington, D.C. Area •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
2nd time in Aloha Table, and what can I say, it’s gets better every time. We had the Hawaiian Pork chop, and the garlic shrimp, they were yummy and the Maitai was strong and nice. Go between 4-6pm to enjoy the happy hour as well. Will go again if I come back to Hawaii.
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Aloha TablePrice: Moderate• American• Waikiki
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4.6
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renatoVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always a delightful dining experience here . Good foods , great service . We never skip this place when visiting Waikiki .
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Island Vintage Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• Waikiki
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4.8
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Mandi
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The sashimi is so good and fresh. And also we like their soba, very delicious.
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ZIGUPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Waikiki
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4.6
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Julie
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Heavenly Waikiki did not disappoint. In fact, we ordered lunch to go after loving the breakfast so much!
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Heavenly - WaikikiPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Waikiki
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4.6
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JoieVIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •52 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
Beautiful restaurant with great staff. The staff works as a great team to make sure u have the best dining experience-hamachi tacos so well done -French fries!!-their med rare is def more rare so keep that in mind when ordering - will go back next yr.
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STRIPSTEAK WaikikiPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Waikiki
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4.6

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39 restaurants available nearby

1. ZIGU

2. Heavenly - Waikiki

3. STRIPSTEAK Waikiki

4. Aloha Table

5. Island Vintage Wine Bar

6. Noi Thai Cuisine - Honolulu

7. Redfish Waikiki

8. Arancino Beachwalk

9. Hau Tree

10. Podmore

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