Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Aiea

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4182)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 136 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

2. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3830)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 113 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.

3. Moku Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3647)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 76 times today

Full table service resumes 12/18/23! Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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4. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5707)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 86 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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5. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.6

Exceptional(1730)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Waikiki

Booked 52 times today

Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo is a hot spot due to its high-quality, fresh sushi at reasonable prices. Reviews rave about the excellent service, great atmosphere, and the amazing food quality. Customers love the attentive staff, the clean ambiance, and the reasonable prices. The restaurant is popular and highly recommended, making it a favorite among locals and visitors.

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6. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(3968)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 116 times today

Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana is a hot spot for its excellent Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. It has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and high-quality service. Customers love the wide variety of menu options, the outdoor ambiance, and the consistently good food and service. As one reviewer put it, 'This restaurant is a gem. Consistently delicious, wholesome locally sourced when possible food. Indoor and lanai seating experienced, pleasant staff. Great menu with lots of options and extensive wine list. You cannot go wrong here.'

7. 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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8. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Nimitz

4.6

Exceptional(2374)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Honolulu

Booked 62 times today

Little Joe's Steakhouse is a classic American steakhouse featuring the best in USDA 'aged' choice steaks and chops in various portion sizes, along with a wide array of side dishes and appetizers. Steaks including rib eye, new york, t-bone, filet mignon- are aged six to seven weeks to maximize the flavor profile. Seafood selections include twin lobster tails, furikake ahi, miso butterfish, and snow crab. Little Joe's Steakhouse offers a full bar and hosts daily happy hour with up-to-half-off food and drink specials nightly from 4:30pm to 6:30pm for the food and extend the drinks till 7:00pm. The goal is to deliver value for the entire family as well as a great spot for date nights and special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays.

9. Mara

4.3

Awesome(145)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

Mediterranean cuisine is a way of life, one that respects the land, the people, and the way we eat. These principles are mirrored in Hawaiian culture and MARA Restaurant & Bar celebrates this connection by highlighting the historical cuisines of modern day Greece, Italy, and beyond while working in harmony with the bounty of ingredients from Hawaii’s plentiful and revered āina, from mauka to makai. Central to MARA’s culinary journey is a rotating fresh market seafood list where guests are invited to select their preferred fish and preparation inspired by the various cuisines that encompass the Mediterranean Basin. Our chef’s creativity is complemented by an elevated beverage program showcasing bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements and a world-class wine list. Join us on this exploration and let your mind, body, and soul set sail across the Mediterranean.

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10. Morton's The Steakhouse - Honolulu

4.6

Exceptional(4024)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Honolulu

Booked 51 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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WOW! 5 STARS all the way around!! From the moment we sat down and took in the amazing view to then meeting our server Sarah we knew we were in for an amazing dining experience. Everything Sarah recommended to us was delicious!! The cocktails so refreshing! The entrees mouth watering. I had the flat iron steak special and my husband had the ginger pesto catch of the day. Both entrees were cooked to perfection with the best flavors! They were DELICIOUS! Sarah was an absolute delight!! Her smile lit up the room every time she interacted with us. She provided 10 star customer service! We can’t wait to return in late February to enjoy another amazing dining experience and you bet we will be asking for Sarah!!
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Totally fantastic food and drinks. Imitated but not equaled. The service was unbelievable. Recommendations were spot on. Warmth was touching. Felt like you were coming home.
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MelvinVIP
Hawaii •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Merriman's Ward is definitely our first preferred spot for wino wine share get togethers. Food's fantastic and approachable and the corkage is still wino friendly compared with other places that have corkage charges set to discourage bringing special bottles to share with friends. We enjoyed a 3 hour commiseration over a bottle of Radio Silence! Servers were attentive but not intrusive--they let us do our wine share thing; very nice and appropriate wine glasses. All in all a place not to be missed. Thanks and mahalo again Merriman's Ward!!
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Went on New Year’s Day for lunch. They were behind on setting the tables. After waiting a little while - once we were seated, the service and food were very good.
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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Merriman's Honolulu

2. Fête

3. Moku Kitchen

4. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

5. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

6. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

7. Podmore

8. Little Joe's Steakhouse - Nimitz

9. Mara

10. Morton's The Steakhouse - Honolulu

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