Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3822)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 111 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

2. Giovedi

4.8

Exceptional(46)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 22 times today

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

3. Pai Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(555)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 1 time today

Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

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4. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4170)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 134 times today

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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5. La Mer at Halekulani

4.8

Exceptional(2237)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Waikiki

Please go to the call Halekulani Restaurant Reservations 808.931.5301 effective October 20, 2024, to make future reservations. La Mer is far more than a restaurant, it’s a degustation destination. Celebrated as Halekulani’s finest and Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, this consummate dining experience is unmatched. The internationally acclaimed menu features Neoclassic French cuisine expertly crafted and served amid majestic and romantic ocean views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head. An award-winning wine list is available to complement the perfect dining experience. La Mer restricts patrons to adults and children 8 years or older. A Credit Card is required to confirm reservations. A $125.00 per guest charge is applied for No Show Guests. Dress AttireWe require elegant evening attire for women. Dress shirts or dinner jacket, dress slacks and shoes for gentlemen.

6. Cino

4.5

Awesome(354)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Kaka'ako

Booked 19 times today

Italian Chophouse & Crudo Bar. Transforming locally sourced ingredients. Capturing the heart of Italy and the spirit of Hawaii.

7. Hau Tree

4.6

Exceptional(179)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 108 times today

Hau Tree, at Kaimana Beach Hotel, offers a beach-centric menu in a casual setting. Hau Tree serves daily beachside brunch, and culinary casual dinner offerings. Our open-air outdoor dining room features oceanfront views of Kaimana Beach under a canopy of hau trees.

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8. Orchids at Halekulani

4.8

Exceptional(6542)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Waikiki

Please when making reservations effective October 21, 2024, please call Halekulani Restaurant Reservations at 808.518.2019. Orchids is Halekulani’s casually elegant open air, oceanfront restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner amidst a myriad of exotic orchids. Innovative Italian culinary creations from Chef Testa are presented with the finest and freshest local ingredients. An oceanfront dining experienced, idyllic Waikiki setting. Orchids, Sunday Sparkling Brunch featuring New Chef's Action Stations, Chilled Seafood Bar, Omelets made to order, Sushi Bar, Prosecco & Sparkling Cider, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Creative Sweets and fresh baked goods from our Pastry Team, Effective March 3 Adults $118, Child $61. It is legendary and voted "Oahu's Best Brunch" by Honolulu Magazine, patrons and residents alike. Please inform us when making reservations of any allergy concerns. Our cancellation policy requires a two-day notification.

9. MW Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3241)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Honolulu

Booked 19 times today

Discover the vibrant flavors of Hawaii at MW Restaurant, where renowned chefs Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka showcase their passion for local cuisine. Now on the 2nd floor of the Velocity Honolulu Building, our new location offers a refined yet casual dining experience that celebrates Hawaii’s rich culinary heritage.Conveniently located across from the Blaisdell Center, use “Velocity Honolulu” or “888 Kapiolani Blvd” for accurate directions. Valet parking is available at the entrance from Kapiolani Blvd up the ramp; avoid parking in the MW Valet-only stall on the ground level as it is subject to towing.Join us to savor exquisite regional dishes and delectable desserts that have made MW Restaurant a cornerstone of Hawaii’s culinary scene. Visit https://mwrestaurant.com/ to place your order or learn more.

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10. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.6

Exceptional(1728)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Waikiki

Booked 52 times today

Providing our customers with fresh, high-quality sushi at reasonable price and impressing service. We take great pride in presenting the Katsumidori experience.[活 Katsu] mean 'Encouragement', 'Fresh’, 'Active', and 'Living' which is our company's philosophy.We offer comfortable dining space for our guests. Modern Japanese style. Cool sushi Bar. Casual fine dining.In order to accommodate as many customers as possible, we operate a 90-minute meal time system for both lunch and dinner.Also, if you would like to seat at the sushi bar, please call the restaurant directly to make a reservation.Reservations from Open Table will automatically be reserved for table seats only.「新鮮で質の高い寿司を手頃な価格で多くの人に味わっていただき気持ちの良いサービスでお客様に感動を提供します」私たちは、常に進化し続けることをプライドにしています。「活」という漢字の意味は「活気」、「新鮮」、「アクティブ」そして、我々の企業理念を示しています.モダンな日本スタイル, そして、ハワイ初のユニークなオーダーシステムのお洒落なお店です。出来るだけ多くのお客様にお越し頂ける様に、ランチ、ディナー共に、９０分制のお食事時間とさせて頂いておりますので、御了承下さい。又、寿司バー御希望の方は、お店に直接ご予約のお電話を下さい。オープンテーブルからの予約は自動的にテーブル席のみの御予約となります。

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ChrisVIP
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food, great vibe and helpful attentive crew. Will be coming again.
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GiovediPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Honolulu
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4.8
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Michelle
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a beautiful dinner at Fete. Our server offered dinks and water right away, in formed us of the specials and made us feel right at home. I originally had a reservation for an outside table but was offered an inside table even though the restaurant was fully booked. We were seated at a sweet little table with room for 3 which allowed plenty of space for us to share plates. We had drinks, the special and dessert and coffee. The bill was reasonable, the quality was fantastic as usual and service was excellent.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Jolene
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This is a fabulous place to come for great food and dine with friends and family. Today, we celebrated our company holiday luncheon. Most of the guests had never dined here, and was super happy with the atmosphere, lunch selections and of course, the amazing servers and staff. Mahalo Merriman’s for making our luncheon special.
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Merriman's HonoluluPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.7
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Maura
Chicago / Illinois •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
La Mer is such a special restaurant—Chef Trancher and his team provide the best blend of French and Hawaiian cuisine with excellent wines and exceptional service. We were there last year and it was the first restaurant we booked once we made our plans to return to Honolulu this December. La Mer would have Michelin stars if Hawaii restaurants were rated by Michelin. It is a perfect spot for a special occasion or to just enjoy amazing food prepared with great attention to detail. It is worth every penny for this unforgettable dining experience!
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La Mer at HalekulaniPrice: Very Expensive• French• Waikiki
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4.8
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Dianne
Hawaii •41 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our delicious Xmas eve dinner and drinks, service was excellent!
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Pai HonoluluPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.8

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

2. Giovedi

3. Pai Honolulu

4. Merriman's Honolulu

5. La Mer at Halekulani

6. Cino

7. Hau Tree

8. Orchids at Halekulani

9. MW Restaurant

10. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

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