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Any suggestions for a nice dinner on Christmas Day on Waikiki?

DebitNM

Although it isn't beachfront and doesn't have a view of the ocean, Alan Wong's is my recommendation. We ate there in October and it was the best meal we have ever had, bar none!

From my trip report:


Saturday night found us celebrating our anniversary so it was off to Alan Wong’s in HNL.
The restaurant is located in a residential area and would not have been spotted if we didn’t have excellent directions. While it doesn’t have an ocean view, the view from the lanai where we were seated had a lovely view of Manoa Valley before the sun set and had city lights twinkling after sunset.

We had the 8 course chef’s tasting which we both agreed was THE BEST MEAL we have EVER had!! Opihi shooter with raw limpet, soup and sandwich [red and yellow chilled soup and pork, mozzarella and foie gras grilled cheese sandwich { it was the first time I’d ever had foie gras and I was bothered because of the incorrectness behind it}; seared foie gras with cutney; steamed egg flan in an egg shell with truffle oil; Big Island lobster and abalone [both farm raised]; maui beef tenderloin and shrimp crusted moi. This was followed by dessert sampler with sorbet, cookies, cake, and pudding. And an anniversary plate of truffles.

The top of our menus had “Happy Anniversary “and our names printed on it and it was signed by everyone in the restaurant. We were given the menus to take home which was a nice touch.

Hope this helps..
Debi

lcuy

For a really special Christmas dinner, I'd choose the Moana Hotel if they are serving on the veranda, La mer or Orchids at the Halekulani, or hokus at the Kahala Resort. All three hotels are on the beach, so you'll really feel like you're having Christmas in Hawaii.

All are also nice hotels to wander around before or after your meal.

escrowmanager

I second the Moana on the veranda!!

suze

Moana hotel Banyon Veranda would get my vote too(!!) if they are serving. It's a gorgeous setting, wonderful food and service.