A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Alan Wong's at The Kahala. Kahala, Honolulu, O'ahu · Hawaiian Regional — James Beard Award-winning chef Alan Wong relaunched his iconic restaurant at The Kahala Hotel and Resort in 2025, serving his celebrated ginger-crusted…
Mama's Fish House. Paia (North Shore), Maui · Hawaiian Seafood — One of the most celebrated restaurants in all of Hawaii, set directly on the beach 1.5 miles past Paia. Daily-caught fish is sourced from named local…
Merriman's Waimea. Waimea (Kamuela), Big Island · Farm-to-Table Hawaiian Regional — Chef Peter Merriman's flagship restaurant — a founding figure of Hawaii Regional Cuisine — serving upcountry Big Island ingredients…
Kualoa Ranch. Windward Coast, O'ahu · Farm Experience / Local Plate — While primarily known for outdoor adventures, Kualoa Ranch's Kualoa Grown Tour also showcases sustainable Hawaiian farming and an 800-year-old…
Luau Kalamaku at Kilohana Plantation. Lihue, Kauai · Hawaiian / Polynesian Luau — Held on the grounds of the historic Kilohana Plantation estate, this luau features a theatrical story of Kauai told through hula, fire knife dancing, and…
Polynesian Cultural Center Ali'i Luau. Laie, North Shore, O'ahu · Hawaiian / Multi-Island Polynesian — Set amid lush tropical foliage at one of Oahu's top attractions, the Ali'i Luau features a generous buffet of Hawaiian staples…
Matsumoto Shave Ice. Haleiwa, North Shore, O'ahu · Local Dessert / Shave Ice — A North Shore institution since 1951 and arguably the most famous shave ice stand in Hawaii. Visitors from around the world line up for…
Paalaa Kai Bakery. 66-945 Kaukonahua Rd · 4.6★ (1,423 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Senia. Downtown Honolulu, O'ahu · Hawaiian Regional / New American — Founded by Per Se alumni Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush, Senia is widely regarded as Honolulu's most accomplished fine-dining…
La Mer. Waikiki (Halekulani Hotel), Honolulu, O'ahu · French-Hawaiian Fine Dining — Hawaii's longest-consecutive AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star restaurant, La Mer pairs neoclassical French technique…
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine. 227 Lewers St · 4.8★ (3,576 reviews)