Top pick1$$$$Hy's Steak House
WaikikiยทFine Dining Restaurant
Classic steakhouse offering prime cuts, seafood & tableside service in an elegant setting.
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Waikiki isn't just beaches and shave ice โ it's home to some of the most impressive upscale dining on all of Oahu. This list ranks the top 6 fine dining spots in Waikiki based on real visitor ratings collected right here on NateEatsHawaii.
From the timeless tableside elegance of Hy's Steak House to the intimate, 10-seat chef-driven experience at Sushi Sho, there's a special-occasion restaurant in Waikiki for every kind of discerning diner. Orchids also earns a strong reputation for its globally inspired fare and beloved Sunday brunch in a setting as beautiful as its name suggests.
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The ranking
Top pick1$$$$Classic steakhouse offering prime cuts, seafood & tableside service in an elegant setting.
2$$$$Global fare & a popular Sunday brunch in a casually elegant space filled with the namesake flower.
3$$$$Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
4$$$$Stylish eatery with a patio offering a reimagined, seasonal steakhouse menu & craft cocktails
5$$$$Refined destination for upscale, chef-driven Japanese fare in a stylish setting with only 10 seats.
6$$$$Upscale chophouse chain serving dry-aged steaks, seafood & wine in an elegant setting.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, Hy's Steak House tops the list, renowned for its prime cuts, seafood, and classic tableside service in an elegant atmosphere that has made it a Waikiki institution.
Waikiki's upscale restaurant scene genuinely competes with top dining cities โ spots like STRIPSTEAK Waikiki and Sushi Sho offer refined, chef-driven menus that go well beyond the typical tourist fare, making them well worth a special-occasion splurge.
The rankings are driven by ongoing visitor ratings submitted to NateEatsHawaii, so the list reflects current diner sentiment and is refreshed as new reviews come in.