Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Hawaii? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

5 (406)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024.

Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

Top review

Raja SVIP

Dined on Feb 16, 2025

Great fine dining experience. Loved every bit of it!

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Experience

Robatayaki Dinner Set

Experience

Sakana Dinner Set

Sushi Gyoshin

4.9

4.9 (6)

$50 and over

Sushi

Ala Moana

About the restaurant

Discover a hidden oasis nestled on Piikoi St, where culinary wonders await. Our carefully curated selection of the freshest fish, sourced from local Hawaii and Japan's renowned Tsukiji Market, will captivate you. Each dish is a masterpiece, crafted by Hiroshi Tsuji, a culinary artisans who value traditional sushi. From mouthwatering small plates to exquisite sushi creations, every bite is a flavorful journey. Experience the magic at our inviting counter, where you can witness the artistry firsthand. Welcome to a place where passion, craftsmanship, and exceptional taste harmonize.

Top review

Ashley

Dined 3 days ago

The quality and variety of the omakese selection was excellent! BYOB a plus.

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Experience

Omakase Sushi Course

Amaterasu

4.9

4.9 (57)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).
Chef Hideo Ohmi invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Tokyo Fish Market.

Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.
We are sale alcohol [NOT BYOB] 1 bottle $35 corkage fee
Customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

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Landon

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience and delicious Omakase. Will be back!

Hihimanu Sushi

5.0

5 (368)

$50 and over

Sushi

Honolulu

About the restaurant

""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 19 dishes, and Lunch Omakase will be $185 and 16 dishes.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Feb 26, 2025

A traditional omakase where you sit at a bar that seats ~8 people and the chef and staff prepare a delicious sushi tasting. The staff was very friendly and professional, we thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with Tu - but conversation is not necessary if you do not desire. There was a gentleman who I do not recall speaking at all. Our tasting consisted of 18 courses (+1 dessert), which we enjoyed thoroughly - one of the courses involved a copious amount of black truffle as I recall. They use real wasabi as an accompaniment to some of their dishes. The chef enjoys the use of sea urchin in their dishes, it’s definitely the most sea urchin I’ve experienced at similar places. Other items that left an impression include - tuna wrapped into the shape of a rose, a hearty helping of tuna belly nigiri, and multiple courses topped with ossetra and golden ossetra caviar - they certainly do not skimp on their ingredients. We hope to return the next time we are in Honolulu! Mahalo

Omakase By Aung

4.9

4.9 (314)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

Taste the umami!BYOB! (WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOL )
Omakase By Aung is modern, up beat and contemporary sushi omakase restaurant located at 567 Kapahulu Ave next to world famous Waikiki beach in Honolulu. Mixture of Edomae style nigiris and model innovative nigiris will be served in 1 hour 45 minutes long Omakase meal. Seasonal fish from around the world are used in the 15 courses omakase meal.
Omakase by Aung provides single 15 courses menu to all customers for both Lunch and Dinner Service.
Chef Aung will provide laid back and fun experience for all sushi lovers. Open kitchen with a long 12 seats sushi counter in the middle of the restaurant allows interactive experience between the customers and the chefs.

Top review

KimieTVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely amazing & the chefs were awsm. Makes celebrating our bday so special & our last day in Hawaii even more spectacular. Definitely recommend this place

J-Shop

5.0

5 (27)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

<< We are BYOB, so please bring your favorite liquor >>
Our restaurant is a small, hidden izakaya restaurant located inside the J-Shop supermarket.
J-Shop is a Japanese fresh food store run by a company that imports fresh fish, wagyu beef, vegetables, and fruit directly from Japan several flights a week.
Please enjoy the freshest Japanese foods at Izakakaya.

Top review

Derek

Dined on Feb 28, 2025

Might be the best sashimi I have ever had. This place is a must go to spot for sushi!

Lanai City Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (260)

$31 to $50

Continental

Lanai City

About the restaurant

We’re excited to welcome you to the new Lana‘i City Bar & Grill (aka LCBG). LCBG is a New American Bar & Grill with a focus on wild & sustainable fish, meats free of antibiotics and added hormones, and local produce, all prepared in fun, flavor forward preparations.

LCBG has an all day full bar program, featuring crafted interpretations of classic cocktails, and island-inspired originals. Also featured is a full lineup of craft beers, along with island favorites. The bar features a happy hour daily and reverse happy hour on Friday and Saturday. Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, and reverse happy hour from 9pm to close, with drink and small
plates specials that change weekly.

We’re excited to share our Aloha with you,

Christian Page and the LCBG Crew

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david

Dined on Feb 23, 2025

My wife had the hearts of palm salad and mahi-mahi sandwich and I had the garden salad and ahi sandwich. Everything was outstanding. Our waitress, Shenette (sp?) was great. They had live music with “Three Prong” and they were excellent. What a wonderful night!

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Experience

Taco Tuesday!

Experience

Tableside Wine Tasting w/ Chuck Furuya - 3/19

Experience

Taco Tuesday!

Takumi Maui

5.0

5 (16)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

Welcome to Takumi, Maui's premium sushi haven in Ka'anapali. We invite you to our traditional sushi counter for an intimate Omakase dinner experience, where our chef guides you on a delectable journey of authentic Japanese preparations of the world's finest seafood. Each ingredient is selected for it's superior quality and origin, then woven into a work of culinary art that is sure to enliven your senses. Let us transport you to the heavens of Japan.

Soon to be available will be á la carte dinner service on our adorably quaint patio!

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BrettVIP

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

VOTED BEST SUSHI IN MAUI! Omakase dinner is top notch, we’re locals and live nearby thus our favourite small excellent restaurant by far, we do takeout as well and it’s the bomb

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Experience

Omakase Chef's Dinner

Aloha Beer

4.9

4.9 (74)

$30 and under

American

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Locally owned local craft brewery with 13 rotating beers on tap. Great for large groups, families, and parties with dogs. Enjoy a delicious selection of beer, cocktails, and local pub food with Happy Hour Daily from 2pm - 6pm. Check our weekly calendar for Trivia, Live Music, and Beer of the Month specials!

Located at 700 Queen Street in Kaka'ako. Parking is available for $5 up the ramp w/ validation from the brewery.

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JudiVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This time we went specifically because Chubbies Burgers was there. I usually have a local beer when we go here but this time I had a Lemon Drop and it was exceptional! Both of us thought everything was perfect! We love Aloha Beer and we love Chubbies.

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Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

4.9

4.9 (202)

$30 and under

German

Kahului

About the restaurant

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Café is a German gem located in central Kahului of Maui, Hawaii. Swiss-born Chef and Owner Bernard Weber prepares each and every dish from scratch. No prepared sauces, all hausmade from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Come explore this unique "hole in the wall" for a unique German-Swiss experience!

Please call the restaurant for any changes on the day of reservation. We have very limited capacity for indoor seating. Please call to reserve to be seated indoors.

For a large party, 5 guests and more, please call the restaurant at 808-877-6000.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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CindyVIP

Dined on Feb 22, 2025

Whenever we are on island, we make it a point to eat here. My husband always orders the Rouladin and I enjoy trying something different every time. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is nice, and Brigit and the other lady helping are always very friendly.

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