Best Lunch Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

91 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3746)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 88 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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2. The Pig and the Lady

new

4.8

Exceptional(1564)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

From it’s humble beginnings as a pop-up restaurant, to a farmer"s market stand and now a successful brick-and-mortar eatery, The Pig and the Lady, led by twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist Chef Andrew Le (with help from his family including his mother, Mama Le), cook up what is essentially the family meal in the truest sense -- Exposing Honolulu diners a cross-section of cuisine that has Vietnamese origins, but is eclectic and daring.Chef Le and his team have developed a modern, fresh take on traditional Southeast Asian food, utilizing local products -- serving their famous banh mi and pho, along with new favorites. Le is the one of the few chefs cooking contemporary food built on Southeast Asian flavors that has garnered rave reviews -- a foundation built on delicious memories first introduced by his mother. They are open Monday through Saturday, serving lunch and dinner. You can also still find them at the Farmer’s Markets at Blaisdell, Kailua and KCC.

3. Podmore

new

4.7

Exceptional(12)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 22 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.

4. Lucky Belly

4.6

Exceptional(444)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Honolulu

Booked 10 times today

Thank you for choosing Lucky Belly! We are located in the heart of Chinatown's art district. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. We are mostly known for our ramen, which is comprised of a tonkotsu and miso based broth. We have a vast selection of delicious sake to choose from and pair with your meal as well as handcrafted cocktails from our bartenders. See you in soon!

5. Livestock Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(947)

Price: Expensive

• American • Honolulu

Booked 11 times today

Livestock Tavern is a seasonal restaurant and whiskey bar that is located in the Chinatown District of Honolulu. The menu that is served is full of variety. We pride ourselves with having an extensive whiskey & wine list perfect for any occasion. We accept reservations and walk-ins. For large reservations of 6 or more, one tab is required and automatic gratuity is added. For large reservations of 12 or more, a preset menu is required.

6. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

O'Kims, selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024," is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

7. The Dotted Line

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

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8. Rangoon Burmese Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Burmese • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 9 times today

Cozy, colorful eatery with a bar dishing up Burmese specialties, including vegetarian options.

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9. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5623)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 72 times today

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai. Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka. Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating) Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai. For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus. Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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10. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(3916)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 90 times today

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.We are open for dine-in service and pick-up or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

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Lisavip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We love Fete. The food NEVER disappoints! delicious and lively ambiance.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Addison
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overjoyed to see Podmore resume brunch service. Brunch menu is a tad smaller to keep things manageable but quality is still excellent. 1-2 brunch specials rotating through would definitely be something I'd look forward to if offered. For townside locations I think it's hard to beat Podmore as a Sat/Sun brunch spot.
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PodmorePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Honolulu
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4.7
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Ava
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were recommended to try Pig and Lady, and it did not disappoint. We shared the chicken wings and beets to start, I had the Pho 75 (which is huge) and my friend had the epaulette for entrees. Everything had complex and unexpected flavors. Plus excellent service, and the decor is quirky and fun. Would definitely visit regularly if I lived in Honolulu.
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The Pig and the LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Downtown
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4.8
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Julievip
Hawaii •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Food is awesome, as is service and atmosphere. Definitely a favorite spot in downtown Honolulu.
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Livestock TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Honolulu
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4.6
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Albert
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Our reservation was last minute - after the UH football game. We needed someplace to lick our wounds!! Very happy to get a table at Lucky Belly! Onolicious food! I wanna go back to taste more!
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Lucky BellyPrice: Moderate• Asian• Honolulu
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4.6

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1. Fête

2. The Pig and the Lady

3. Podmore

4. Lucky Belly

5. Livestock Tavern

6. O'Kims

7. The Dotted Line

8. Rangoon Burmese Kitchen

9. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

10. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

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