Honolulu and Pearl Harbor Restaurants

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  • 1. 53 by the Sea

    $$$$ | Kakaako

    Housed in a McVilla aimed at attracting a Japanese wedding clientele, this restaurant serves contemporary Continental food that focuses primarily on beautifully plated, well-prepared standards—albeit with a million-dollar view of Honolulu. Perched at the water's edge, with famed surf break Point Panic offshore, 53 by the Sea uses its setting to great advantage—the crescent-shape dining room faces the sea, so even if you’re not at a table nestled against the floor-to-ceiling windows, you have a fine view. Besides dinner, drop in for lunch or cocktails and appetizers at the bar while watching the city lights go up as the sun goes down. Sublime.

    53 Ahui St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA
    808-536–5353

    Known For

    • Odd villa decor that somehow works
    • Free valet parking
    • On-site wedding chapel in case the mood strikes

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential
  • 2. Hank's Haute Dogs

    $ | Kakaako

    Owner Hank Adaniya's idea of a hot dog involves things like a duck and foie gras sausage with truffle mustard and stone fruit compote. Originally a true hole-in-the-wall, the gentrified Hank's is still a tiny spot where you can go classic with the Chicago Dog, made with the traditional fixings (including neon-green relish), or gourmet with the butter-seared lobster sausage topped with garlic-relish aioli. And always get the beef-fat fries with a house-made dipping sauce (spicy curry ketchup is a winner). Or get a burger—they're equally good. Forget cola; here you can have island-fresh drinks like hibiscus lemonade and lilikoi-lime soda. Order at the counter, stake out a bar stool inside, or wander outside to the bar-style seating.

    324 Coral St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA
    808-532–4265

    Known For

    • 11 varieties of dogs daily, plus another 5 or so daily specials
    • Fries, truffle fries, and onion rings to die for
    • Part of Kakaako's SALT area

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Remember to get parking validated, Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Highway Inn Kakaako

    $ | Kakaako

    Highway Inn serves what it does best: local favorites like Kalbi ribs, kalua (roasted in an underground oven) pork sliders, beef stew, and old-fashioned hamburger steaks. This is also a great spot to try poi (the pudding-like dish made of pounded taro). It gets crowded, so expect to wait for a table.

    680 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA
    808-954–4955

    Known For

    • Kakaako location is in SALT complex
    • Relatively close to the cruise terminal
    • Signature combo plates
  • 4. Merriman's Honolulu

    $$$ | Kakaako

    This is fine dining without the fussiness, where cordial, well-trained servers present your "Bag O' Biscuits" or smoking oysters on the half shelf with equal aplomb and know all the details of each menu item. The large Hawaiian-French bistro has floor-to-ceiling windows and native wood accents throughout, and chef-owner Peter Merriman focuses on farm-to-table food, using Oahu-sourced ingredients as much as possible. In addition to other branches of this restaurant on neighbor islands, Merriman operates the more casual Monkeypod Kitchen and Moku Kitchen on Oahu.

    1108 Auahi St., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA
    808-215–0022

    Known For

    • Lobster potpie
    • Tableside poke
    • Waialua chocolate purse (a take on molten lava cake)
  • 5. Moku Kitchen

    $$ | Kakaako

    In the hip SALT complex, Moku appeals to both foodies and families with authentic farm-to-table cuisine and a laid-back, urban setting. It's one of legendary chef Peter Merriman's restaurants and focuses on upcountry farm fare cooked in the on-site rotisserie; pizzas, salads, and sandwiches; and craft cocktails. Happy hour and evening music can sometimes get really loud, so if you want to chat, ask to be seated away from the entertainment.

    660 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, USA
    808-591–6658

    Known For

    • Happy hour
    • Impressive list of craft cocktails, wine, and beer, including the signature monkeypod mai tai
    • Live music
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  • 6. Panya

    $$ | Kakaako

    Run by Hong Kong–born sisters Alice and Annie Yeung, this easy-breezy café is known for its pastries, desserts, and happy hours but also offers crowd-pleasing, contemporary fare, both American (salads, sandwiches, pastas) and Asian (Thai-style steak salad, Japanese-style fried chicken, Singaporean seafood laksa). Dine inside for the air-conditioning and disco vibe, or choose a spot on the covered lanai. Across the street is South Shore Market with its local shops, Nordstrom Rack, and T. J. Maxx.

    1288 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814, USA
    808-946–6388

    Known For

    • French-style pastries and cakes
    • Eclectic and extensive menu
    • Japanese cheesecake

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.

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