Top pick1$$Aloha Beer Company
Kakaʻako·Bar
Chill hangout at a brewery showcasing its original beers, craft cocktails & unique pub fare.
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Kakaʻako has quietly become one of Honolulu's most exciting dining neighborhoods, and this list captures the best of it — ranked by real visitor ratings from people who've eaten here. Whether you're after the laid-back brewery vibes at Aloha Beer Company, a comforting bowl of oxtail soup at Asahi Grill, or inventive sushi and izakaya bites at Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako, this corner of Oahu has something for every appetite.
From casual plate-lunch counters to sleek contemporary dining rooms, the 45 restaurants in this guide cover the full range of Kakaʻako's food scene — Asian comfort food, wood-fired vegan pizza, modern Hawaiian regional cuisine, and more. Rankings are driven entirely by real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii, so you're seeing what actual diners think.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on each listing page — keep an eye out for that signal when you're deciding where to eat next.
The ranking
Top pick1$$Chill hangout at a brewery showcasing its original beers, craft cocktails & unique pub fare.
2$$This casual Asian pit stop serves up large portions of comfort food & is known for its oxtail soup.
3$$Modern coffee & juice bar with a health-conscious menu of vegan snacks, bowls & cleansing programs.
4$Cozy mainstay for Chinese fare including noodles, plus handmade wontons & dumplings.
5$$Lively hangout for cocktails, Korean tacos & karaoke, with private rooms available.
6$$Tucked into Downtown Honolulu, Cafe Villamor serves brazilian at mid-range prices. Look for outdoor seating — known as a well-loved spot.
7$$$Sleek contemporary venue with a long bar serving Hawaiian regional fare from a celebrated chef.
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10$$Modern Japanese gastropub specializing in craft cocktails, Izakaya cuisine & innovative sushi.
11Unpretentious outpost dishing up vegan wood-fired pizzas in an alfresco setting.
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18$$This snug, bustling eatery with outdoor seating offers unique versions of Japanese noodle soups.
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20$$$Italian classics & homemade pasta served at lunch & dinner in comfortable, snug surrounds.
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22$$$Stylish venture serving creative Hawaiian fare & cocktails made from locally sourced ingredients.
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30$$Sushi, sashimi & other classic Japanese fare in a contemporary eatery offering cocktails & sake.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, standout spots in Kakaʻako include Aloha Beer Company for craft beers and pub fare, Asahi Grill for hearty comfort food, and Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako for modern Japanese izakaya dining. The full ranked list of 45 restaurants is on this page.
Kakaʻako has plenty of wallet-friendly options — Asahi Grill is well-known for generous portions at casual prices, and Bo's Kitchen is a cozy spot popular for handmade wontons and noodles. Bluetree Cafe Kapiolani is also a solid pick if you're after healthy bowls and snacks without a big spend.
Rankings are based entirely on real visitor ratings submitted on NateEatsHawaii — no editorial bias, no paid placements. The list is refreshed as new ratings come in, so the order can shift over time to reflect the latest diner feedback.
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