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Hanohano Room
2255 Kalakaua Ave, Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815 · 808-922-4422
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WAIKIKI. From high on the 30th floor, diners are privy to outstanding views of Diamond Head and Oahu. This lofty vantage point makes even more special the flavorful cuisine you'll find at the Hanohano Room. Seafood appears throughout the menu, in appetizers (tiger prawns, ahi tartare) and in main courses (opakapaka, mahimahi). Other options include lobster, veal, and chicken. Service is impeccably professional, and nice touches like tableside caesar salad preparation and live music heighten the entire dining experience.
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Hau Tree Lanai
2863 Kalakaua Ave, New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815-4016 · 808-921-7066
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WAIKIKI. Dining beneath a graceful, arching hau tree by the water – could there be any more gracious setting? This outdoor venue delights diners with its idyllic ambience and then confirms the pleasure with delicious cuisine. Dinner, especially at sunset, is sublime, and fresh fish is de rigueur. Grilled, steamed, or blackened, its delicate flavor matches the setting; you'll also find shrimp and crabcakes to sample. Other enticing options include an amazing rack of lamb and wonderful vegetarian dishes.
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ALA MOANA. An island mainstay, this pricey restaurant goes out of its way to choose the best seafood each day for its guests. Once they've marveled at the stream that wends its way about the restaurant, stocked with live creatures, patrons browse the menu for the day's delicacies. King crab, lobster, clams, oysters, and prawns represent the shellfish contingent, and a rainbow of local fish guarantees that you'll be tempted as well. The cioppino is a constant favorite, and brunch comes highly recommended by gourmands. Great service.
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DOWNTOWN. A convenient location and terrific service would recommend this restaurant even if it didn't serve great food (which it does!). Professionals and groups count Kincaid's as an ideal place to enjoy a meal, whether they opt for steaks or seafood. Fresh island fish comes in just-caught from market and is expertly prepared and dressed with savory sauces and crusts. Meats are also impeccable, whether you choose rock salt-roasted prime rib, a center-cut NY strip, or mesquite-grilled rack of lamb. The bar makes a fun hangout if you have to wait for a table.
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Nick's Fishmarket
2070 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Gateway Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815 · 808-955-6333
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WAIKIKI. With decades of experience under its belt, this popular establishment knows how to treat its guests. With an apparent ease that belies the food's quality, the kitchen turns out a wealth of incredible dishes, from sesame-crusted swordfish to steamed lobster and grilled mahi mahi. You can also indulge in beluga caviar, fresh clams, lamb, veal, chicken, and steak. Experienced servers stand poised to provide details about particular dishes or to recommend appropriate vintages. The dessert list is worth considering, especially the vanbanna pie, a decadent treat mixing vanilla and bananas. In the evenings, you'll find dancing and live music.
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Onjin's Cafe
1225 Hopaka St, Honolulu, HI 96814 · 808-589-1666
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KAKAAKO. An accomplished vocalist and chef, Onjin Kim's creative flair shows prominently in her elegant cuisine. Fresh seafood, from grilled prawns to crabcakes, fills the menu, and you'll also find crispy snapper with lemon-caper beurre blanc and the signature bouillabaise, chock full of fish and shellfish and tinged with saffron. Non-oceanic entrees include lamb, steak, ribs, duck, and veal. At lunch, upscale, affordable plate lunches are a real draw, and you can tell the quality of the cooking by the constant crowds. Unpretentious and delicious.
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Orchids
2199 Kalia Rd, Halekulani Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815-1936 · 808-923-2311
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WAIKIKI. Boasting lovely views of Diamond Head and an abundance of signature flowers, this celebrated restaurant does everything right. Breakfast each day is an event, whether you opt for a Continental, American, or Japanese morning meal. Sunday brunch, however, is an absolute extravaganza known the island over. Its legion of stations features breakfast favorites and adds in pastries, fruit, hot entrees, soups, salads, fresh fish, and desserts aplenty. Live music adds another layer of sensation, and the entire affair is not-to-be-missed.
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IWILEI. Housed in a former warehouse, complete with a grounded cabin cruiser, this fun family restaurant has a reputation for large portions and terrific local cuisine. Seafood can be found throughout the menu, in crab claws, Maine lobster, paella, shrimp, steamed shellfish, and Dungeness crab. Sam's fried version of poke (raw seafood salad) is a must-try as well. Additional options include chicken, ribs, and steak. House microbrews can also be had; enjoy one while you wait for a table at the popular place. Open all day.
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Todai
1910 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815 · 808-947-1000
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WAIKIKI. Seafood lovers will swoon with delight at this unbelievable extravaganza, a buffet that extends 180 feet and is absolutely loaded with amazing dishes. Dozens of sushi options begin the feast and are joined by hot and cold entrees boasting shellfish, crab legs, local fish, and lobster. Other dishes include tempura, teppanyaki, and sukiyaki options, along with beef, chicken, and ribs. If that's not enough to please, you'll also find an array of salads, fruits, and desserts. Just remember to pace yourself!
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CHINATOWN. Although seafood comprises only a portion of this Chinese establishment's menu, it frequently draws raves for its excellent preparation and first-rate ingredients. Appetizers turn towards the exotic with abalone and sharkfin soup, cold jellyfish, or clam sashimi. Main courses include deep-fried spicy squid, sauteed scallops, sweet-and-sour crispy seabass fillet, and steamed oysters. Additional dishes are built around beef, pork, tofu, noodles, chicken, and vegetables; combination plates are available as well.
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