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53 by the Sea, Honolulu, HI

53 by the Sea

4.7
4.7
1821 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaiian Regional

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for scenic views
Designed around it's breathtaking view, 53 By The Sea opened in 2012 and is one of the island’s premier fine dining experiences. Having received the Hale Aina Award for Most Romantic Restaurant 2017-2021, as well as the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” award for Restaurant with a View, it is truly a celebration for all the senses. From the iconic grand staircase to sweeping views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the rolling surf at Kakaako, each moment at 53 By The Sea is unforgettable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–13:00 Bar Wed–Fri 16:00–17:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (808) 536-5353
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Kaka'ako
  • Cross Street
    Olomehani St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Wine Walk By The Sea

    US$150.00 - US$200.00 per person

    Prepaid

    11 Dec 2024 only
    17:30
    Join us on December 11th for an unforgettable wine trade show experience! We’re thrilled to present a unique standup wine tasting event, featuring highly allocated wines from Chambers and Chambers wine merchants. Our special guest sommelier, Sky Cameron, will guide us through these exquisite wines. We’ll be providing special take-home retail prices for the wines, making them the perfect gift for the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas with our special tasting menu curated for the holidays. SUPPLEMENTAL APPETIZER Samoan Crab Brioche, Regiis Ova Caviar, Pickled Pohole +45 First seafood salad Olive, Caper, Frisee, Meyer Lemon, Parsley Second Smoked Ricotta Raviolo Hau'ula Tomato, Crispy Prosciutto Third CHOICE OF: Baked Ludivico Chicken Roulade Mashed Ulu, Roasted Root Vegetables, SKF Mushroom Gravy FOIE GRAS +25 OR ROASTED LOCAL BOTTOM FISH Eggplant Caponata, Sauteed Greens, Brown Butter Sauce STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL +30 Dessert Chocolate-Poha Berry Yule Log 
  • Christmas Dinner

    US$120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas with our special tasting menu curated for the holidays. SUPPLEMENTAL APPETIZER Samoan Crab Brioche, Regiis Ova Caviar, Pickled Pohole +45 First seafood salad Olive, Caper, Frisee, Meyer Lemon, Parsley Second Smoked Ricotta Raviolo Hau'ula Tomato, Crispy Prosciutto Third CHOICE OF: Baked Ludivico Chicken Roulade Mashed Ulu, Roasted Root Vegetables, SKF Mushroom Gravy FOIE GRAS +25 OR ROASTED LOCAL BOTTOM FISH Eggplant Caponata, Sauteed Greens, Brown Butter Sauce STUFFED LOBSTER TAIL +30 Dessert Chocolate-Poha Berry Yule Log 

What 1,821 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,821 Reviews
  1. Kai

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dining experience! Site of the former John Dominis and they kept with the high standards! Brilliant and delicious food, impeccable service, amazing atmosphere! Highly recommend!

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  2. 黎聖

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    日本語話せるスタッフがいて安心。 サプライズプレートもしてくれた。 雰囲気は申し分なし。 牛角がとても美味しい。

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  3. Rhealyn

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there and we loved it. Food was great and our server Jordan was very nice

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  4. Donna R.

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the reason Restaurant Week works. In 12 years, we have never gone to this restaurant. We used Restaurant Week as an excuse to try new restaurants. We loved this restaurant. It was probably our favorite of the three we tried during the week. The view was spectacular, the food delicious, and the service excellent. We're definitely going back!

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  5. Michael

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The fresh catch was over cooked and very dry. However the ulu and lobster agnolotti was very good!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious restaurant week menu, and unmatched view. Catered to our 5 year old daughter who felt like a princess.

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  7. Jerri

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was fabulous. Although they did not have the dishes I was hoping for from their online menu, I was pleased with my choices. The staff was wonderful and took multiple photos of us on the staircase. I would recommend this restaurant for ambience and quality of food.

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  8. paula

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! Waiter so good and knowledgeable.

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  9. cy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very expensive, $175.00 per person. Long wait between appetizer and entrées

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  10. alan

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    outstanding service and the food was great. Tony our waiter was very good and did everything to perfection

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FAQs

53 by the Sea does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

53 by the Sea is rated 4.7 stars by 1821 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 53 by the Sea

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Olomehani St.
  • Area
    Kaka'ako
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–13:00 Bar Wed–Fri 16:00–17:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaiian Regional, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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