Top pick1$$$$53 By The Sea
Seafood Restaurant
Chic, glass-walled dining room & terrace with bay views, serving creative meat & seafood dishes.
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Honolulu punches well above its weight when it comes to fine dining โ and this list proves it. These 12 restaurants are ranked entirely by real visitor ratings collected here on NateEatsHawaii, so every position reflects what actual diners think after sitting down to eat.
Whether you're after the glass-walled bay views at 53 By The Sea, a meticulously crafted omakase counter experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera in Kapahulu, or the tableside theatre of a classic prime-cut steakhouse like Hy's Steak House in Waikiki, Honolulu's upscale scene covers every mood. Spots like Senia in Chinatown bring elevated Hawaiian and New American creativity to the mix, while stalwarts such as The Original Roy's in Hawaii Kai keep Hawaiian fusion firmly on the fine-dining map.
Look out for the NateEatsHawaii badge on listings throughout the site โ that badge marks spots Nate has personally been to and recommends. Browse the full ranked list below and book the table that fits your occasion.
The ranking
Top pick1$$$$Chic, glass-walled dining room & terrace with bay views, serving creative meat & seafood dishes.
2$$$$High-end locale with Miyazaki & Kuroge Washu beef, plus a robust list of wine, cocktails & spirits.
3$$$$Classic steakhouse offering prime cuts, seafood & tableside service in an elegant setting.
4$$$$Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
5$$$$Global fare & a popular Sunday brunch in a casually elegant space filled with the namesake flower.
6$$$$Elevated Hawaiian & New American menus, with imaginative drinks, served in refined surrounds.
7$$$$Stylish eatery with a patio offering a reimagined, seasonal steakhouse menu & craft cocktails
8$$$$Small, wood-hued Tokyo-outpost with a sushi counter offering three omakase menus & sake.
9$$$$Japanese eatery offers sushi & elaborately prepared omakase multicourse meals in a simple space.
10$$$$Refined destination for upscale, chef-driven Japanese fare in a stylish setting with only 10 seats.
11$$$$High-end chain serving chef Roy Yamaguchi's Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting.
12$$$$Upscale chophouse chain serving dry-aged steaks, seafood & wine in an elegant setting.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, 53 By The Sea currently sits at number one โ it's known for its stunning glass-walled dining room, bay views, and creative meat and seafood dishes. Rankings update as new ratings come in, so check back for the latest order.
Honolulu has several highly rated omakase options โ Sushi Ginza Onodera in Kapahulu is a Tokyo-outpost known for its intimate sushi counter and three omakase menu tiers, while Sushi Sho in Waikiki is a refined, chef-driven destination with just 10 seats.
Every restaurant on this list is ranked by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii โ no editorial scores or paid placements influence the order. The list refreshes automatically as new ratings are submitted, so it always reflects the most current diner sentiment.
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