{"id":2615,"date":"2024-09-02T04:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/paradise-on-a-plate-hawaii-best-restaurants-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T16:07:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T05:07:55","slug":"hawaii-best-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hawaii-best-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Paradise on a Plate: Hawaii’s Best Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s not just surf, sand and sea across Hawaii\u2019s spectacular islands \u2013 the culinary scene is also worth diving into.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paradise of the Pacific is truly that: a haven of untouched beaches, lush landscapes and buzzing cities, all backed by an emerging restaurant scene that celebrates the diversity of local ingredients harvested across land and sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From humble take-out shacks delivering traditional takes on big and bold flavours to restaurants redefining modern Hawaiian cuisine, every part of the Aloha State has something delicious to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best restaurants in Honolulu & Oahu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Duke\u2019s Waikiki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As much of an institution as the waves of Waikiki, Duke\u2019s Waikiki<\/a> is a must-visit Honolulu institution. Pop into Barefoot Bar for tropical cocktails and casual bites, or enjoy Hawaiian-inspired dishes, like Huli Huli chicken and furikake ahi tuna steak, in the Dining Room. Found in the lobby of Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort,<\/a> directly overlooking the beach’s famous white sands, it couldn’t be better located for days spent in the sun and sand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Mer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the state\u2019s longest consecutive AAA Five Diamond and Forbes 5 Star restaurant, La Mer<\/a> is no stranger to a list of Hawaii\u2019s best restaurants. This prestigious fine diner is the full package, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, refined dishes inspired by the South of France and an extensive wine and cocktail selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nami Kaze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Expect a melting pot of culinary creativity at Nami Kaze<\/a>, the debut restaurant from renowned Kaua\u2019i chef, Jason Peel. The menu combines his Japanese heritage with a farmer-focused approach, with dishes like day-boat scallops with smoked tomato beurre blanc (rich butter sauce), ulu polenta and crispy taro, and corn beignet with Japanese curry salt and kewpie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

F\u00eate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn and Honolulu meet under one roof at F\u00eate<\/a>. Part brasserie, part farmhouse, this New American spot is rooted in the farm-to-table movement, with a compact menu that celebrates the seasons. Admire the chefs at work in the open kitchen while sipping on a classic cocktail, before devouring a French onion grilled cheese or twice-fried Ludovico chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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