Top pick1$$$3660 On the Rise
Kaimuki·Asian Fusion Restaurant
Chic, but comfortable restaurant serving innovative European-Asian fusion cuisine.
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Kaimuki has quietly become one of Honolulu's most interesting neighborhoods for a night out. Along Waialae Avenue you'll find everything from inventive cocktail programs to laid-back bar-and-grill hangouts, and we pulled together the 11 spots worth knowing.
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Editor's Pick Free cancellationCircle the island
Best single day on Oahu if you've got wheels-envy: turtles, the North Shore shrimp trucks, the lookouts — all in one guided loop.
Free cancellationHonolulu tasting walk
If you like eating your way through a neighborhood, this off-the-beaten-path Honolulu tasting walk hits spots you'd never find solo. Come hungry.
Free cancellationOahu luau night
The eating doesn't stop at dinner — a real luau is the one Waikiki night out worth booking ahead. Kalua pig, fire knife, the whole thing.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationWaikiki sunset sail
After happy hour, get on the water. A sunset cocktail sail off Waikiki is the move — drinks aboard, Diamond Head glowing behind you.
Editor's Pick Free cancellationDiamond Head + breakfast
Earn the breakfast plate: hike Diamond Head first, then eat. Shuttle + reservation ticket included, so the morning's sorted before you refuel in Waikiki.
Mud Hen Water, from Town's Ed Kenney, is a popular pick for Hawaiian small plates paired with creative cocktails, while The Surfing Pig Hawaii draws crowds with its surf-themed vibe, cocktails, and wine. For a more upscale evening, 3660 On the Rise is well known for its European-Asian fusion menu in a chic but comfortable setting.
This is a curated guide to the area's best-rated spots, ranked by first-party visitor ratings and local reputation.
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It depends on the vibe you're after. Mud Hen Water is popular for inventive cocktails and Hawaiian small plates, The Surfing Pig Hawaii offers a lively surf-themed atmosphere, and Champs Hawaii is a solid casual bar & grill option.
Most spots on this list serve full menus alongside their drinks. The Surfing Pig Hawaii pairs cocktails with contemporary Hawaiian fare, Assaggio Bistro/Kahala offers classic Italian with cocktails, and 3660 On the Rise serves European-Asian fusion cuisine.
Yes — the guide is generated from our live Oahu restaurant database and refreshed as first-party visitor ratings change, so newly opened spots appear automatically and closed ones drop off.
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