Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

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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.

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Derek

Dined on 28 Feb 2025

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

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 2 Mar 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

Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen

5.0

5 (177)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Wailea

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Ka’ana Kitchen’s open-air styled kitchen, we invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive dining experience. Interact with our chefs as they thoughtfully curate a customized 6-course menu of fresh, local ingredients to stimulate your sense of adventure. To enhance the experience even more, we have the option to add wine pairings to each course, hand selected by our expert sommelier.

This exclusive experience is limited to seating’s at 6:00pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm Tuesday - Friday.
Maximum of 4 guests per party.

Chef’s Table: $195/person
Wine Pairings:
Premier Cru – a selection of our favorite wines from off the beaten path – creating a journey of discovery & delight +$125/person
Grand Cru – exclusive selection of hard to source, hard to replace but very easy to love wines +$250/person

Executive Chef: Ritchard Cariaga | Chef de Cuisine: Chance Savell

Due to limited seating, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and $75/person cancellation fee.

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steveVIP

Dined on 20 Feb 2025

We have eaten at Ka’Ana Kitchen many times over the years, but this was our first experience doing the Chef’s Table. The two of us had a seat right at the end of the main counter where we had clear views of the Grill Chef, who blew us away with his organization & preparations, & we had a birds-eye view of the finishing counter where we sat overlooking every dish that came out of the various stations - plus, we caught a head-on sunset. The entire staff catered to us & many in the Chef’s circle engaged with us - it was super fun! AND the FOOD was GREAT!!

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 26 Feb 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

nyloS

5.0

5 (473)

$50 and over

French American

Paia

About the restaurant

Located in Paia, Maui, we invite you to dine in our intimate, all Chef's Table dining room. Our everchanging Market Driven Menus always include a glass of sparkling wine, are Prix-Fixe, between 6-9 courses and range from $200-$300 per person plus tax, gratuity and any additional alcohol.

RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: If you are late, please call to let us know. We will make every attempt to catch you up, but we absolutely cannot make any guarantees on coursing and pacing. Reservations are STRICTLY held by Credit Card. Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation will be charged $200 per guest, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for dinner. Allergies or dietary restrictions must be made known to the restaurant when reservation is made. If dietary restrictions are presented without notice, we will make every reasonable attempt to accommodate them but can make no guarantees.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Best experience dinner in Paia,good service , all the foods taste so delicious 😋

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.

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Raja SVIP

Dined on 16 Feb 2025

Great fine dining experience. Loved every bit of it!

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Experience

Robatayaki Dinner Set

Experience

Sakana Dinner Set

Mugen

4.9

4.9 (349)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Mugen is an award-winning fine dining concept that is elevating Hawaii’s status as a destination for culinary travel. Experience global contemporary artistry with a sense of place at Mugen, the Forbes Five-Star rated fine dining restaurant at ESPACIO The Jewel of Waikiki, where every dish tells a story and every sip is a celebration.
Rising star Executive Chef Colin Sato has redefined the Mugen dinner experience with his new five-course menu, designed in collaboration with Pastry Chef Jamon Harper and in consultation with renowned Chef Alan Wong. Featuring seasonal and local ingredients, diners can choose from myriad options within each course while sipping inventive cocktails or exploring wine from Mugen’s extensive collection, honored with the Wine Spectator "Best Of" Award.

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KenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always excellent, great food and service. Amazing desert! Favorite Restaurant.

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Experience

Sunset Champagne & Caviar Experience

Experience

Afternoon Tea at Espacio

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.

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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

Pai Honolulu

4.8

4.8 (561)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

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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Michelle

Dined on 15 Feb 2025

Delicious flavors blended together to make a superb dining experience. Chef’s experience around the world really shines through his dishes. Chef’s kiss!!!

Honu Oceanside

4.9

4.9 (5897)

$50 and over

Seafood

Lahaina

About the restaurant

Located steps from the ocean in Lahaina, Maui, Honu Oceanside invites guests to enjoy world-
class ocean views, accompanied by a menu selection featuring fresh fish, incredible seafood,
locally-sourced produce, inventive craft cocktails, and more! Enjoy a beautiful sunset accompanied by a worldly bottle of wine for a luxurious dinner or date night on the water. We can’t wait to wow you with our tide-
to-table menu, complemented by globally sourced wines, stunning scenery, impeccable service,
and Aloha!

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SuritaVIP

Dined today

Honu, is a beautiful restaurant with a terrific view of the ocean! I enjoyed my food and our server and the staff were wonderful.

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