Best Casual Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

91 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3746)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 88 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. Senia

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4.8

Exceptional(12)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 9 times today

Senia invites you to share well-crafted drinks and delicious food in a comfortable, convivial environment. We celebrate Hawaii’s abundance of beautiful ingredients and showcase the delectable results of diverse cultures and multi-discipline culinary training coming together.Senia's founding Chef/Owner, Anthony Rush, has decades of culinary experience at the two and three Michelin-star level. Chef Rush applies his abundant and extraordinary talents to two different menus. Our à la carte menu highlights refined casual dishes, making Senia a great neighborhood restaurant. Our tasting menu, offered on Friday and Saturday nights at our Chefs’ Counter, is an exclusive and beautiful gastronomic experience that highlights incredible ingredients and exceptional technique. Senia’s name is a play on the word “xenia”, the ancient Greek ideology of hospitality where strangers and friends alike were treated with the same regard. It is in that spirit that we welcome you to join us.

3. The Dotted Line

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

4. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

O'Kims, selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024," is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

5. Giovedi

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4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 11 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.

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6. House Without a Key

4.6

Exceptional(3583)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Waikiki

House Without A Key open nightly for dinner (reservations) and Sunset Cocktails (walk in basis) at our terrace with Hawaiian Entertainment.Breakfast Buffet from 7:00am - 10:30am. Lunch from 11:30am - 4:00pm. Cocktails and Dinner from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.House Without A Key is a distinctive open-air restaurant providing more casual fare and nightly Hawaiian music. It’s Halekulani’s gathering spot for informal meals and our signature Mai Tai.House Without A Key is happy to announce, The Waitiki 7 performing live in person May 24 & 25, 2024. One Show each day. This is a free show, Reservations are required, call 808.518.2019 to reserve your seats today. Food and Beverage offerings will be available for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm both days. Guests are asked to arrive by 5:00pm.

7. MW Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3208)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Honolulu

Booked 10 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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8. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2082)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 211 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.

9. Nami Kaze

4.8

Exceptional(1483)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 23 times today

Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state. Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for brunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. Nami Kaze Hawaii's brunch menu offers a unique take on local Hawaii brunch favorites, while its dinner menu features izayaka-style share plates with plans to debut a sushi omakase-style bar in 2023. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

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10. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.7

Exceptional(1695)

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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Lisavip
Los Angeles •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love Fete. The food NEVER disappoints! delicious and lively ambiance.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Nikki
Hawaii •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was amazing and our server was equally wonderful! I would definitely recommend going with a group, trying everything and sharing. You can’t go wrong with any dish!
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GiovediPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Honolulu
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4.8
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Lindavip
Hawaii •399 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Hadn't been here in over half a year. Furniture has been rearranged to its format from about 2 years ago. We got a booth which was nice. Service was warm and attentive; food was excellent. Must come back here soon.
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SeniaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Tomvip
San Francisco Bay Area •40 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
I keep coming back! The food and folks here are just excellent ...they keep changing the menu enough that there is always something new to try. While some might not give 5 stars for ambience...the back patio, kind of funky is my kind of intimate outdoor space. It's also byob which I like too
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O'KimsPrice: Moderate• Korean• Downtown
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4.6
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Celia
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
A nice surprise excellent food in a hotel restaurant. All staff members were very attentive and friendly as they wanted to make sure we had a positive dining experience. Our server Ken was excellent in giving us food and alcohol recommendations. Her periodically checked in with us to see if we needed anything. The restaurant has dry nice atmosphere and decor was trendy and comfortable. My friend and I chose items from the “restaurant week” specials, pasta bolognese and classic Cesar salad. Both very flavorful and the salad was fresh and crisp. The Sauvignon Blanc (Andis) was an excellent pairing with the meal, not sweet, but even balanced. I had their Prosecco (Zarin) which tasted as a lower quality Prosecco, but their Sauvignon Blanc made up for it. I highly recommend this restaurant and plan to go again as their regular menu offers a variety of food that would please all palates.
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The Dotted LinePrice: Expensive• Global, International• Downtown
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4.5

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1. Fête

2. Senia

3. The Dotted Line

4. O'Kims

5. Giovedi

6. House Without a Key

7. MW Restaurant

8. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

9. Nami Kaze

10. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

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