Best Authentic Restaurants in Kailua

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1. Hula Grill - Waikiki

4.7

Exceptional(6552)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaiian Regional • Waikiki

Booked 128 times today

We are open for open-air dining, takeout, and curbside pickup. Visit hulagrillwaikiki.com to view our menus or place an online order!Immerse yourself in the chef-driven aloha of Hula Grill Waikiki. Located just above Duke’s in the Outrigger Hotel, you’ll find the perfect spot to savor a moment above the hustle and bustle of Waikiki with the best restaurant view of Diamond Head in a relaxing and authentic atmosphere. Sourced from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers, you’ll enjoy line-caught fresh fish, Oahu grown produce, and all-natural meats served with the spirit of aloha.

2. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3748)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 85 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.

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3. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.7

Exceptional(1697)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Waikiki

Booked 46 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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4. Arancino at The Kahala

4.8

Exceptional(1311)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 34 times today

1st Place 'Best Italian Restaurant' winner of the 2018 2019 2020 & 2021 Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards - we invite you to enjoy our award-winning Italian cuisine in our beautiful ‘al-fresco’ setting and experience a culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto thoughtfully crafted menu – featuring fresh locally sourced products and fine ingredients imported from Italy. An after dinner menu also featuring dessert creations by our patissier and after dinner drinks are also available for your enjoyment. In addition, an extensive wine list designed by our sommelier, features many premium wines from Italy and Pacific Rim countries.

5. Istanbul Hawaii

4.7

Exceptional(2928)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 60 times today

In our Mediterranean & Hawaiian sanctuary, you become part of our ohana. Led by Chef Mom Nili, Baba Aydin, and Chef Ahu, you're invited on a culinary journey infused with Turkish and Mediterranean essences. Our recipes, a blend of diverse cultures, are nurtured with locally-sourced ingredients, reflecting the heart of our family-run and woman-led venture.Every interaction, whether in our restaurant's warm embrace, the vibrant energy of local events, or amidst the rich array of farmers' lands, is cherished. Each meeting is a chance to intertwine stories, laughter, and a piece of our heritage.Come, celebrate the art of dining with us, where every dish is a passage to the Mediterranean, caressed by the Hawaiian sun. We look forward to serving you, merging our narratives in meals that go beyond mere flavors. Here, every dining experience is an adventure, a discovery, and a celebration of togetherness, nurturing through food next to the Hawaiian ocean.

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6. Arancino di Mare - Marriott

4.6

Exceptional(2416)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Waikiki

Booked 77 times today

Voted 'Best Italian Restaurant in Hawaii' by Honolulu Magazine Hale 'Aina Awards and Honolulu Star Advertiser – Arancino, Hawaii's premier Italian ristorante, showcases classic Italian dishes with a modern twist using only the finest ingredients imported from Italy. We invite you to discover and experience the culinary journey of Italy through Executive Chef Daisuke Hamamoto's thoughtfully crafted menu in the heart of Honolulu.Arancino di Mare is our flagship location which opened in 2004. Enjoy 'al fresco' outdoor dining and enjoy the beautiful Hawaiian weather!Reservations of 7 or more please contact the restaurant directly. All parties are allotted a dining time of up to 2 hours.Outdoor seating requests depend on weather conditions and cannot be guaranteed. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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7. Beachhouse - Moana Surfrider

4.8

Exceptional(3283)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Waikiki

Booked 18 times today

Enjoy a modern take on refined oceanfront dining at one of the best restaurants in Honolulu with a view. Using fresh Oahu ingredients, our menu curated by Chef de Cuisine Adrian Solorzano, highlights island-inspired classics, succulent seafood, and the finest cuts of steak paired with an extensive selection of wines and artisan cocktails featuring local spirits. SPECIAL NOTES FROM THE RESTAURANT* Prix-Fixe Tasting Menu ONLY: 4 Course Menu at $110.00 / 5 Course Menu at $130.00.* The Beachhouse does not offer Ala Carte dining. * Casual Elegant Attire: Clothing not permitted include tank tops, exercise attire, & beachwear.

8. Aloha Table

4.6

Exceptional(817)

Price: Moderate

• American • Waikiki

Booked 16 times today

Aloha Table WAIKIKI is a hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. We extend the warmest invitation to all our guests in the true spirit of aloha. Our staff are friendly, courteous, and will go out of their way to make your visit a pleasurable one. Relax with friends on our lanai and take in the comfort of Hawaii with a refreshing local beer or a Hawaiian cocktail. Or you can book a table inside and enjoy an intimate evening with that special someone, or even the whole family! Contact us and discover all that Hawaiian food has to offer! Visit Aloha Table Waikiki and you can enjoy a breeze on our lanai, or our bar and table seating. We are serving wide variety of dishes. Especially popular is our "Premium Kobe Style Beef Loco Moco," with Hamburger steak using selected Kobe Style Beef and a special gravy sauce with mushroom and onion demi glace sauce. We won the Loco Moco Category of Hawaii's 111 Award competition three years in a row and were inducted into the Hall of Fame!

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9. Noi Thai Cuisine - Honolulu

4.5

Awesome(1601)

Price: Very Expensive

• Thai • Waikiki

Booked 33 times today

Noi Thai Cuisine continues the tradition of The Bai Tong Family of Restaurants in Seattle, Washington which originally began as a favorite stop over for Thai Airways Crew at SeaTac Airport over two decades ago. When restaurant owner Noi Lapangkura visited Hawaii, she envisioned her family"s authentic Thai cooking here, however with a royal elegance and world class excellence that is worthy of the islands. She hopes you will enjoy her family's legacy and experience the world renowned authentic Thai food at Noi Thai Cuisine.

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10. Wasabi Bistro - Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(757)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Waikiki

Booked 19 times today

Wasabi Bistro Hawaii is one of the Honolulu’s casual dining, with an atmosphere of relaxing out-house theme. The restaurant was founded in 1992 as one of the Japanese restaurants in Oahu as a hidden spot, for family and friends to gather, and it has been treasured for many years.Wasabi Bistro Global is a modern take on intricate, traditional Japanese food enjoyed in a quiet elegance of an intimate bistro setting. Subtly decorated with exquisite Japanese art and artifacts, the dining areas have been designed to offer guests the utmost privacy. Enjoy a front row seat at the sushi bar and watch the intricate handwork of our master chef, as he displays his skills in the art of sushi making.

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Eddievip
Hawaii •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great service, cute atmosphere, and delicious food. The best way to spend your meals especially to end your day.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Jason
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful and delicious cuisine combined with amazing service from Mahattan and his colleagues - always attentive. A must visit when in Hawaii!!!
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Istanbul HawaiiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Honolulu
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4.7
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Gary
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nothing beats the view if you are fortunate enough to get a table by the edge facing the ocean. We reserved our table on thanksgiving day in time to see the sun go down and a sunset over the ocean in Hawaii is very hard to beat. It does indeed create memories. The food was ok. But honestly the service was great and the atmosphere was what it was all about. Come here for that if not for anything else.
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Hula Grill - WaikikiPrice: Expensive• Hawaiian Regional• Waikiki
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4.7
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Glennvip
Las Vegas •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were top notch. The waiter was very attentive and had timed my wife's entree to arrive when the pasta dish for the prefixed meal and my son and I ordered so that she would not have to wait a long time. Our entree was scheduled to come after our pasta dish.
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Arancino at The KahalaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Honolulu
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4.8
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Deberavip
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a birthday celebration and everything went very well. We had a female server - great, prompt, and very accommodating. The maguro was melt in your mouth- we have dined here previously and will look forward to coming back - hopefully soon!!
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Katsumidori Sushi TokyoPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Waikiki
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4.7

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Hula Grill - Waikiki

2. Fête

3. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4. Arancino at The Kahala

5. Istanbul Hawaii

6. Arancino di Mare - Marriott

7. Beachhouse - Moana Surfrider

8. Aloha Table

9. Noi Thai Cuisine - Honolulu

10. Wasabi Bistro - Honolulu

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