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1. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 108 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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2. Dave & Buster's - Honolulu

4.1

Excellent(186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Honolulu

Booked 10 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

3. Istanbul Hawaii

4.6

Exceptional(3054)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 62 times today

In our Mediterranean & Hawaiian sanctuary, you become part of our ohana. Led by Chef Mom Nili, Baba Aydin, and Chef Ahu, you're invited on a culinary journey infused with Turkish and Mediterranean essences. Our recipes, a blend of diverse cultures, are nurtured with locally-sourced ingredients, reflecting the heart of our family-run and woman-led venture.Every interaction, whether in our restaurant's warm embrace, the vibrant energy of local events, or amidst the rich array of farmers' lands, is cherished. Each meeting is a chance to intertwine stories, laughter, and a piece of our heritage.Come, celebrate the art of dining with us, where every dish is a passage to the Mediterranean, caressed by the Hawaiian sun. We look forward to serving you, merging our narratives in meals that go beyond mere flavors. Here, every dining experience is an adventure, a discovery, and a celebration of togetherness, nurturing through food next to the Hawaiian ocean.

4. Han no Daidokoro

4.9

Exceptional(719)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 35 times today

Located in the heart of Ward, Han no Daidokoro specializes in Japanese style A5 grade yakiniku. We offer 7 days a week with luxe A5 Wagyu from Japan, Miyazaki and Washu beef from Oregon at the Ward Village. We are conveniently located on the first floor of Anaha. (Across the Whole foods, next to the Istambul) Come join us today for an unforgettable experience!

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5. ONKEE Korean Grill House

4.6

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Korean • Kaka'ako

Booked 45 times today

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6. Robata JINYA - Honolulu

4.6

Exceptional(165)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Kaka'ako

Booked 14 times today

Opened in 2010, Robata JINYA reflects cooking techniques and traditions passed down from Tomo’s father combined with his personal deep appreciation for the City of Angels. Now expanding to Honolulu, Hawaii, Robata JINYA plays to traditional robatayaki service of slow charcoal-grilled skewered meats and vegetables as well as exotic sushi and sashimi plates. Tomo aims to provide a lively space where sharing of small plates, as well as conversation, is encouraged. Further supporting the mission of comradery, Tomo chose the name “JINYA” in reference to the historical estates of samurai that later served as community meeting points. Welcome to Robata JINYA.

7. Cino

4.5

Awesome(399)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Kaka'ako

Booked 38 times today

Italian Chophouse & Crudo Bar. Transforming locally sourced ingredients. Capturing the heart of Italy and the spirit of Hawaii.

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8. Panya Bistro & Bakery

4.7

Exceptional(1021)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Honolulu

Booked 32 times today

Panya Bistro & Bakery is a stylish & chic Restaurant, Bakery & Bar offer delicious South East Asian Comfort Food using the best ingredients located at the best location in Oahu. Our bakery offer the best and wide varieties desserts, cakes, cookies in Oahu. Everything made from scratch.Our Most famous items on our Menu are Malaysian Seafood Laksa, Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice, Oxtail Stew in Red Wine Rosemarry Sauce, Steamed Fish fillet with Tofu in Ginger Green Onion Shoyu Sauce, Panya Burger, New England Clam Chowder, Hong Kong Won Ton Noodles, Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Indonesian Freid Rice, Panya homemade Gyoza, Thai Steak Salad..... Our Bar signature cocktails, Lychee Martini, Green Apple Martini, Espresso Martini, Lychee Mojito. Wide selections of Red wine, White Wine, Whiskey and all the spirits.Our most famous desserts is Japanese Cheese Cake w/ Creme angalise Sauce, Black Magic Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Hokkaido Bread Pudding

9. Nori Bar

4.7

Exceptional(60)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Kaka'ako

Booked 22 times today

At Nori Bar, we make a darn good sushi handroll and are proud to say so. Our handrolls meet at the intersection of the freshest seafood from Hawaii and Tokyo, fluffy Koshihikari rice, and hella crisp nori. This isn’t your grandpa’s traditional sushi restaurant, but that doesn’t mean he won’t like it, too.We built this restaurant to offer a high-quality sushi experience to a wider audience. So come in, kick back, and roll with us.

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10. Hana Koa Brewing Co.

4.8

Exceptional(1006)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 10 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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5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always great service, delicious foods, relaxing environment...have been making many happy gatherings. Mahalo nui for staying consistently excellent!!
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5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server was amazing and explained everything to us! The food was above top notch- the cuts of steak were perfect! Melt in your mouth!!
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AnitaVIP
Hawaii •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Great food and ambiance. The staff is very nice and welcoming.
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ONKEE Korean Grill HousePrice: Moderate• Korean• Kaka'ako
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Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Always a wonderful experience!! Food and ambiance the best!!
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Istanbul HawaiiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Honolulu
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Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Grandsons birthday. Service was on point! Food was tasty and brought out in a very timely manner. Never had to “ask” for drink refills, extra napkins, etc. Wait help knowledgeable of menu items and gave suggestions on what to try. Very enjoyable evening for the entire family. Great Job D&B!!!!!
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4.1

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