Ala Moana is one of Oahu's best neighborhoods for a splurge-worthy meal — steakhouses with skyline views, intimate sushi counters, and polished dining rooms all within a few blocks. I pulled together the 6 fine dining spots in the area worth knowing, leading with my verified picks and rounding out the list with the neighborhood's best-rated restaurants.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
At the top is The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, a NateEatsHawaii-recommended pick known for its prime cuts and sweeping views high above Ala Moana. From there, the list includes well-regarded names like Empire Steak House Hawaii, a classic steakhouse in the heart of Ala Moana, and Kin Chan Sushi, an intimate sushi bar popular for à la carte Japanese dishes and donburi.
Spots I've personally been to carry the "Verified visit" marker, and my hand-picked recommendations wear the NateEatsHawaii badge — so you can tell at a glance which places come with first-hand backing.
FAQ
our editors' verified pick is The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, recommended for its prime steaks, seafood, and views over Ala Moana. Other highly regarded options include Empire Steak House Hawaii and Morton's The Steakhouse.
Yes — while Ala Moana is strong on steakhouses like Empire Steak House and Morton's, you'll also find Kin Chan Sushi, an intimate sushi bar known for à la carte Japanese dishes, plus spots like Māze and SERA in the area.
Yes. The list is refreshed regularly based on visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, and our editors' verified recommendations are clearly badged so you know which spots he personally stands behind.
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