Best Casual Restaurants in Hawaii Kai

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchJapanese

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Oahu

Neighborhoods

Ala MoanaDowntownHonoluluKailuaKaimukiKaka'ako

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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Takeout only

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Assaggio Bistro - Kahala restaurant

1. Assaggio Bistro - Kahala

4.6

Exceptional(668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 8 times today

If you would like to make reservations after 5:30 please call us! Only the finest, freshest ingredients go into our richly flavored and award winning cuisine. Each delectable dish is prepared individually just before it is served, and not a moment sooner.

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2. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.7

Exceptional(2611)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 220 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

3. Deck.

4.2

Awesome(3976)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian • Waikiki

Booked 101 times today

* All members of your party must be present at the time of arrival to get seated**Situated on the 3rd floor of Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel, Deck. features panoramic views of the iconic Diamond Head! This open-air venue provides a stunning backdrop for the chef’s American Pacific inspired menu, fresh handcrafted cocktails, locally brewed beers as well as a vast selection of wines. DECK. keeps it fresh, incorporating locally sourced and sustainable ingredients wherever possible through partnerships with local farms, ranches, distilleries, and breweries. By day DECK. is perfect for lite island inspired faire surrounded by lush landscape and unforgettable views. At sundown, DECK. transforms into the best place to enjoy dinner, cocktails, and party under the stars in Hawaiʻi.

A photo of Arancino di Mare - Marriott restaurant

4. Arancino di Mare - Marriott

4.7

Exceptional(2545)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Waikiki

Booked 69 times today

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards and Honolulu Star Advertiser – Arancino, Hawaii's premier Italian ristorante, showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. We invite you to discover and experience the culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto's thoughtfully crafted menu in the heart of Honolulu.Arancino di Mare is our flagship location which opened in 2004. Enjoy 'al fresco' outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian weather!Reservations of 7 or more please contact the restaurant directly. All parties are allotted a dining time of up to 2 hours.Outdoor seating requests depend on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

5. Mara

4.3

Awesome(192)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Mediterranean cuisine is a way of life, one that respects the land, the people, and the way we eat. These principles are mirrored in Hawaiian culture and MARA Restaurant & Bar celebrates this connection by highlighting the historical cuisines of modern day Greece, Italy, and beyond while working in harmony with the bounty of ingredients from Hawaii’s plentiful and revered āina, from mauka to makai. Central to MARA’s culinary journey is a rotating fresh market seafood list where guests are invited to select their preferred fish and preparation inspired by the various cuisines that encompass the Mediterranean Basin. Our chef’s creativity is complemented by an elevated beverage program showcasing bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements and a world-class wine list. Join us on this exploration and let your mind, body, and soul set sail across the Mediterranean.

6. et al.

4.7

Exceptional(1493)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 34 times today

et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.

7. Miro Kaimuki

4.8

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 21 times today

A Chef Chris Kajioka restaurant that debuted in 2020 in partnership with San Francisco-based chef, Mourad Lahlou, called Miro Kaimuki.The restaurant is located in the space which formerly housed Honolulu's venerable Café Miro for 23 years. Similar to its predecessor, Miro Kaimuki features a French-inspired menu punctuated with Japanese flavors and techniques. The restaurant is a reunion for chefs Kajioka and Lahlou who first worked together at San Francisco's Aziza and Mourad.Miro Kaimuki is no longer accommodating strict allergies or vegan diets. Pescatarians and Vegetarians are welcome.

8. ZIGU

4.6

Exceptional(1439)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Waikiki

Booked 30 times today

Here at ZIGU, we believe the key to running a successful restaurant is to serve fresh local ingredients. We cook in a Japanese style using only ingredients found here in Hawaii. We will soon be opening our doors to customers. You'll enjoy authentic Japanese cooking and sake either inside our cozy interior or outside our spacious courtyard terrace.~Important notice for our OHANA ~We are asking customers to limit their dining experience to 2 hours when we have high volume booking.＊Happy hour exclusionday: 12/23/2024~1/1/2025Thank you for your understanding.

9. Aloha Table

4.6

Exceptional(845)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Waikiki

Booked 15 times today

Aloha Table WAIKIKI is a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We extend the warmest invitation to all our guests in the true spirit of aloha. Our staff are friendly, courteous, and will go out of their way to make your visit a pleasurable one. Relax with friends on our lanai and take in the comfort of Hawaii with a refreshing local beer or a Hawaiian cocktail. Or you can book a table inside and enjoy an intimate evening with that special someone, or even the whole family! Contact us and discover all that Hawaiian food has to offer! Visit Aloha Table Waikiki and you can enjoy a breeze on our lanai, or our bar and table seating. We are serving wide variety of dishes. Especially popular is our "Premium Kobe Style Beef Loco Moco," with Hamburger steak using selected Kobe Style Beef and a special gravy sauce with mushroom and onion demi glace sauce. We won the Loco Moco Category of Hawaii's 111 Award competition three years in a row and were inducted into the Hall of Fame!

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10. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.8

Exceptional(4035)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 85 times today

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats.

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MichelleK
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was fantastic food was great, overall experience incredible
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Monkeypod Kitchen - WaikikiPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
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4.7
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sayu
Anchorage / Alaska •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything from appetizers to desserts was delicious. Service was excellent. We will come again.
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MaraPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown
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4.3
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Little Rock •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience! Food was authentic and delicious!
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Deck.Price: Expensive• Hawaiian• Waikiki
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4.2
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Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an absolutely amazing meal tonight, for a place that close to the beach we didn’t have much of a idea what we were getting. From the. Whining the meal was outstanding, fast and attentive waitstaff brought us amazing drinks (if you are looking for something sweet and tropical try the Arancino!) and the meal just progressed even further. I had the lasagna while the rest of my family tried different items (the shrimp w/tagliatelli was delicious), but the true star of the meal was the table side prepared cacio de pepe. Make sure to get it with the guanchale!
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Arancino di Mare - MarriottPrice: Expensive• Italian• Waikiki
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4.7
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Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was good at Assagio’s Bistro. The food and service were very good and the prices fair considering the quality of the food. Unfortunately, however, they do not play any background music so the atmosphere seems a little dead.
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Assaggio Bistro - KahalaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Honolulu
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4.6

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