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The 12 most beautiful Honolulu restaurants to visit right now

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by Noelle Chun
Updated May 13, 2024

Honolulu’s most beautiful restaurants are all about letting the postcard-perfect surroundings in. And many of the dining rooms in the city’s especially drop-dead gorgeous restaurants take design cues from the land and the sea.

Tall Victorian arches open up to oceanfront views at a regal afternoon tea favorite. Granite floors, shimmery chandeliers, and panoramic sea vistas give a Mediterranean gem its special occasion-cred. A white-tableclothed French restaurant on an especially pristine stretch of Waikīkī has been a celebration magnet for over 60 years.

From the airiest lanais to chic nature-inspired interiors, Honolulu’s dining rooms offer various spins on beauty. Read on for a guide to the city’s 12 most gorgeous restaurants.

A photo of Azure - The Royal Hawaiian restaurant
4.5
4.5 (2346)
$50 and over
Seafood
Waikiki
About the restaurant

Azure holds the distinction of being one of the main restaurants at the Royal Hawaiʻian Resort, a historic Honolulu landmark since 1927. The Spanish-Moorish aesthetic in its serene outdoor dining room matches the rest of the dramatic property. Expect impeccably set tables topped with candles, cabanas, and views of Waikīkī Beach and Diamond Head. There’s an elegant tasting menu to match, featuring top-notch seafood like poached scallops with coconut-milk vinaigrette and pan-seared Kona kampachi.


Top review
Jacqueline
Dined 2 days ago
The food was excellent and the service was exceptional.We had outside ocean front table the sunset was beautiful
A photo of Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2210)
$30 and under
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Waikiki
About the restaurant

It’s one of three other locations, but the newest Monkeypod Kitchen stands out for end-to-end ocean views. The open-air dining room features playful touches like floral-patterned chairs and Edison light bulbs, fueling an easygoing vibe. But that doesn’t mean food is an afterthought: The menu is full of the breakfasty farm-to-table hits like mai tai flapjacks and Hawaiian chilaquiles with kālua pork. Even if you’re not on vacation, the ultra-chill setting here will make it feel like one.


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OpenTable DinerVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The food was delicious and our server was a delight. He had great suggestions and kept us happy throughout our meal!
A photo of Beachhouse - Moana Surfrider restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3302)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Waikiki
About the restaurant

It’s hard not to be blown away by the Moana Surfrider’s stunning Victorian architecture—there’s a grand entrance with tall white columns and swooping archways. The foyer opens up to a prime ocean-front space decked with a breezy veranda (next to one of the hotel’s impressively large banyan trees). The white-tableclothed setting is a popular breakfast spot, but it’s the afternoon tea service, which includes dainty sandwiches, pastries, and optional Champagne, that shouldn’t be missed.


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Carolyn
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous ocean view! Food is fabulous! Great dining experience!
A photo of The Terrace restaurant
4.6
4.6 (815)
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
Waikiki
About the restaurant

Enchanting La Vie faces a stretch of the Pacific at the Ritz-Carlton Waikīkī. The wood-heavy dining room can shapeshift from a relaxed happy hour hangout to an occasion-worthy candlelit escape at dinnertime—La Vie’s scene-stealer might just be its baby grand piano, which provides a sultry soundtrack to go with the sunset every evening. Come for a French-inspired feast featuring luxe dishes including duck breast with jus a l’orange, plus extras like caviar service and a cheese cart.


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BenVIP
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
Seriously, I love this place. I keep coming back, since La Vie days. Solid food, service, ambiance… try the caviar flight!
A photo of 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (2130)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Waikiki
About the restaurant

Treat yourself to sunset views of Honolulu Yacht Harbor at 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar in the Prince Hotel. Floor-to-ceiling windows make perfect frames for the surrounding sailboats, so come at sunset for the ultimate experience. The restaurant fully leans into its watery surroundings, confirmed by the wispy wooden screens—which take cues from algae—that line the space. It all makes an elegant backdrop to enjoy a massive buffet complete with a sushi station, cold bar, prime-rib counter, and more.


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KirstenVIP
Dined 1 day ago
One of the best places for dining with mom who has hearing aids. Today had the crab and lobster roll-tasty and French fries were crisp. Like the Chinese 5 spice twist in the crab and the sweet mustard. Great attentive service!
A photo of La Mer at Halekulani restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2229)
$50 and over
French
Waikiki
About the restaurant

For a tropical spin on quiet luxury, head to this French-inspired restaurant, best known for a decadent tasting menu featuring duck roti, foie gras, and poached lobster. But it’s not just the food that impresses here: La Mer is perched on the second-floor of the Halekulani Hotel and all about unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. The dining room is a graceful blend of Pacific teak and rattan, meaning it’s an especially scenic place to gaze at the waves.


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Linda
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
A dining experience to remember. If you are looking for more than just a meal this restaurant and are in for a culinary memory - then La Mer is worth all the hype. The service was absolutely top notch and we loved our time there.
A photo of Michel's at the Colony Surf restaurant
4.6
4.6 (4837)
$50 and over
Contemporary French
Waikiki
About the restaurant

Lavish island vibes meet French fine dining at this dreamy Gold Coast favorite. Open since 1962, Michel’s elegant dining room, adorned with glass chandeliers, also has a stretch of windows that offer uninterrupted sand and sea views—they can even be fully opened to let in the trade winds. Choose from a three-course set menu or dive into a selection of steakhouse classics like beef Wellington.


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Mark
Dined 1 day ago
Wow! What a delightful and delicious dinner my wife, daughter and I shared at Michel’s. The food, service staff and ambiance were amazing. Highly recommend!!
A photo of PESCA Waikiki Beach restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1085)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Waikiki
About the restaurant

This Mediterranean-accented beauty is set on the top two floors of the Ilikai Hotel. Surf and turf headline the menu—diners can pick from a selection of by-the-pound fish, cooked as they like it, and a hearty selection of meat that includes filet mignon and lamb chops. The interiors are an especially majestic place to take in panoramic ocean views, complete with granite floors, crisp white tablecloths, and feather-like glass chandeliers.


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KarenVIP
Dined today
Great table with sunset view. Food and service were excellent.
A photo of EP Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (183)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Hawaii
About the restaurant

An impressive vinyl record setup and easy-to-love cocktails, made by drinks maestro Justin Park, give Honolulu’s first listening bar its local cred. The rock-walled bar is also just plain beautiful, nestled into the back of a coffee shop—the only clue that there’s a bar on site is a sign made from penny tiles next to a pastry case. The discreet entrance opens up to a dimly lit enclave, revealing glowy wooden shelves stacked with specially curated whiskeys.


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Jonathan
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We really enjoyed our drinks, music and ambiance. We made reservations for 6 pm on a friday night and it wasn't too crowded. It seems we would have been fine walking in. The bartenders/staff were very friendly and easy to converse with.
A photo of Merriman's Honolulu restaurant
4.8
4.8 (4130)
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Honolulu
About the restaurant

With cathedral-like ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and tasteful natural-wood accents, Merriman’s is one of the prettiest places in Ward Village for a sun-drenched brunch or celebratory dinner. The menu is the brainchild of Peter Merriman, one of the pioneers of Pacific Rim cuisine, and includes excellent island-inspired dishes like macadamia nut-crusted fish, poke, and octopus prepared with cognac garlic butter.


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JeriVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This was the first time I tried the rosemary grilled eggplant sandwich and I really enjoyed it. Thinking about going back again for lunch and that sandwich soon. The best part of the biscuits is the honey they serve with it. Split the roasted beet salad with my friend.
A photo of Cino restaurant
4.5
4.5 (345)
$50 and over
Italian
Kaka'ako
About the restaurant

Cino was one of Honolulu’s most beautiful new restaurants to open in 2023. Its sexy dining room is full of plush velvet, brass, and textured upholstery. And then there’s the showstopper of a bar, topped with a dramatic stretch of amazonite marble. Post up here for a drink by cocktail pro Jen Len before making way for a modern Italian meal of crab spaghetti and miso-charred butterfish with slow-roasted eggplant.


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Terence
Dined 3 days ago
Booked 6 people for a birthday dinner. Wife surprised me with two other guests. Super accommodating with the addition. Considering it’s the holiday season they went above and beyond. Server was extremely knowledgeable of menu and wine list. Best veal I’ve had. Was pricey but worth it.
A photo of Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2485)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
North Shore
About the restaurant

Just steps from the sand, chef and restaurateur Roy Yamaguchi’s open-air pavilion is a casual but stunning retreat on O‘ahu’s North Shore. Take in the jaw-dropping views—your backdrop includes two stunning reef points. The cushy lounge chairs and giant ceiling fans make Beach House the kind of relaxed place you can wander in with slippers, sip a tropical cocktail or an ice-cold local beer, and dig into outstanding seafood by one of Hawaii’s leading chefs.


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Ginny
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and excellent service! We asked the bartender to recommend a few sushi dishes and appetizer- we were absolutely delighted with the choices. And the portions were perfect! We’ll be returning there during our stay.
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