Best Casual Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

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1. Senia

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4.8

Exceptional(12)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 16 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.

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2. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

4.8

Exceptional(728)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 16 times today

Using traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations, our skilled chefs grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. We are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. A wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs are available to complement our Yakitori.Kick back, relax and have a great time at Yakitori Hachibei!PRECAUTIONSWe directly contact all diners to confirm reservations. Please be sure your OpenTable Profile telephone number and e-mail are up-to-date. Our dining time window is 1.45 hours per reservation (which begins at the time of the reservation and not the time of arrival).Open 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last seating at 9:00p.m.)

3. Lucky Belly

4.6

Exceptional(444)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Honolulu

Booked 9 times today

Thank you for choosing Lucky Belly! We are located in the heart of Chinatown's art district. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. We are mostly known for our ramen, which is comprised of a tonkotsu and miso based broth. We have a vast selection of delicious sake to choose from and pair with your meal as well as handcrafted cocktails from our bartenders. See you in soon!

4. Giovedi

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4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 14 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.

5. Podmore

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4.7

Exceptional(12)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 25 times today

Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Created by the dynamic duo behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore extends a warm welcome to our cozy dining room and bar to savor an unforgettable lunch, pau hana, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch.We pride ourselves on expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old fashioned hospitality.From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible.

6. O'Kims

4.6

Exceptional(91)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 14 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.

7. The Dotted Line

4.5

Awesome(23)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Downtown

Booked 4 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.

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8. Rangoon Burmese Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Burmese • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 11 times today

Cozy, colorful eatery with a bar dishing up Burmese specialties, including vegetarian options.

9. Smith & Kings

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3.6

Very Good(3)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Smith & Kings. The Neighborhood Bar & Eatery. Elevated pub fare served in a cool, laid-back space with a big chalkboard menu of craft cocktails.

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10. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2085)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaiian Regional • Waikiki

Booked 215 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.

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Addison
Hawaii •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overjoyed to see Podmore resume brunch service. Brunch menu is a tad smaller to keep things manageable but quality is still excellent. 1-2 brunch specials rotating through would definitely be something I'd look forward to if offered. For townside locations I think it's hard to beat Podmore as a Sat/Sun brunch spot.
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PodmorePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Honolulu
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4.7
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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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Jazminevip
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
Visited during restaurant week Nov 2024 and got the $50 pre-fixe omakase menu with some additional skewers. The omakase menu is normally $80 so it was such a great value (the restaurant week menu had slightly less items). We sat at the counter and it was great to be able to see the chefs at work! Loved the smoky smell in the air and the overall ambiance of the restaurant. Favorites of the night were the sukiyaki skewers, beef tongue skewers and the salmon, ikura, uni don. This was our third or fourth time back to this restaurant, but it had been about 3-4 years since our last visit. We had a great date night and will definitely be back!
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Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown HawaiiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Honolulu
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4.8
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Albert
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Nov 2024
Our reservation was last minute - after the UH football game. We needed someplace to lick our wounds!! Very happy to get a table at Lucky Belly! Onolicious food! I wanna go back to taste more!
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Lucky BellyPrice: Moderate• Asian• Honolulu
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4.6

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99 restaurants available nearby

1. Senia

2. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

3. Lucky Belly

4. Giovedi

5. Podmore

6. O'Kims

7. The Dotted Line

8. Rangoon Burmese Kitchen

9. Smith & Kings

10. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

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