Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Hawaii? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Aina Kauai Restaurant

5.0

5 (406)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kapaa

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024.

Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

Top review

Raja SVIP

Dined today

Great fine dining experience. Loved every bit of it!

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Experience

Robatayaki Dinner Set

Experience

Sakana Dinner Set

Amaterasu

4.9

4.9 (50)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).
Chef Hideo Ohmi invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Tokyo Fish Market.

Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.
We are sale alcohol [NOT BYOB] 1 bottle $35 corkage fee
Customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

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Paul

Dined 4 days ago

Most amazingly superb high quality fish ever! The chef and assistant are supremely talented, the service is personal and attentive, the experience is life altering. Run and book a reservation!

Aloha Beer

4.8

4.8 (71)

$30 and under

American

Kaka'ako

About the restaurant

Locally owned local craft brewery with 13 rotating beers on tap. Great for large groups, families, and parties with dogs. Enjoy a delicious selection of beer, cocktails, and local pub food with Happy Hour Daily from 2pm - 6pm. Check our weekly calendar for Trivia, Live Music, and Beer of the Month specials!

Located at 700 Queen Street in Kaka'ako. Parking is available for $5 up the ramp w/ validation from the brewery.

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Mindy

Dined on 26 Jan 2025

Enjoyed it! Food and service was good. Great place to hang with friends and meet new ones!

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5.0

5 (366)

$50 and over

Sushi

Honolulu

About the restaurant

""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 19 dishes, and Lunch Omakase will be $185 and 16 dishes.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com

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Jessica

Dined on 8 Feb 2025

Omakase was amazing, the owner and chef really makes wonderfully curated dishes that please the palate with depth of flavors. This place deserves a Michelin star IMO after eating at some other omakase places that have ratings that don’t come close.

Takumi Maui

5.0

5 (11)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Kaanapali

About the restaurant

Welcome to Takumi, Maui's premium sushi haven in Ka'anapali. We invite you to our traditional sushi counter for an intimate Omakase dinner experience, where our chef guides you on a delectable journey of authentic Japanese preparations of the world's finest seafood. Each ingredient is selected for it's superior quality and origin, then woven into a work of culinary art that is sure to enliven your senses. Let us transport you to the heavens of Japan.

Soon to be available will be á la carte dinner service on our adorably quaint patio!

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Elizabeth

Dined on 1 Feb 2025

A truly exquisite Omakase -- prepared with incredible delicacy by Chef Eima Yamada! We were excited to try a new restaurant on the Westside which was getting RAVE reviews from locals. It took us awhile to secure a Friday night reservation, but it was definitely worth the wait. Probably the tastiest and freshest fish I have ever had in my entire life. Definitely felt like you were dining in Tokyo!

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Experience

Omakase Chef's Dinner

Pai Honolulu

4.8

4.8 (562)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.

PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.

PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.

Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious flavors blended together to make a superb dining experience. Chef’s experience around the world really shines through his dishes. Chef’s kiss!!!

Omakase By Aung

4.9

4.9 (306)

$50 and over

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

Taste the umami!BYOB! (WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOL )
Omakase By Aung is modern, up beat and contemporary sushi omakase restaurant located at 567 Kapahulu Ave next to world famous Waikiki beach in Honolulu. Mixture of Edomae style nigiris and model innovative nigiris will be served in 1 hour 45 minutes long Omakase meal. Seasonal fish from around the world are used in the 15 courses omakase meal.
Omakase by Aung provides single 15 courses menu to all customers for both Lunch and Dinner Service.
Chef Aung will provide laid back and fun experience for all sushi lovers. Open kitchen with a long 12 seats sushi counter in the middle of the restaurant allows interactive experience between the customers and the chefs.

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Katherine

Dined 5 days ago

This was my first Omakase experience, Aung was highly recommended by someone we came across on the North Shore. Let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. Aung was so vibrant and he definitely made the experience even better. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was great. Hands down a MUST.

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe

4.8

4.8 (199)

$30 and under

German

Kahului

About the restaurant

Brigit & Bernard's Garden Café is a German gem located in central Kahului of Maui, Hawaii. Swiss-born Chef and Owner Bernard Weber prepares each and every dish from scratch. No prepared sauces, all hausmade from scratch using the freshest ingredients. Come explore this unique "hole in the wall" for a unique German-Swiss experience!

Please call the restaurant for any changes on the day of reservation. We have very limited capacity for indoor seating. Please call to reserve to be seated indoors.

For a large party, 5 guests and more, please call the restaurant at 808-877-6000.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

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John

Dined on 7 Feb 2025

We arrived at Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe; this was my first visit since I moved away from Maui in 2018. Brigit & Bernard's Cafe Garden Cafe was a restaurant that I enjoyed visiting from time to time and taking visitors when they came to Maui. I even had a couple of dinner parties at Brigit and Bernards throughout the years. The parking is convenient, the restaurant is family owned and run, and the food has always been delicious. The quality of the food is always up to my high standards. On my last visit I tried the Ceaser salad, and it was absolutely delicious, I just wish I would have ordered the large for two dollars more. I ordered the pork tenderloin for my main course, and I highly recommend it. I will be looking forward to visiting Brigit & Bernard's Garden Cafe when I return back to visit my family and friends on Maui. They have the best Grinds on the island give them a try.

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Popular dish

Zigeuner Schnitzel

Popular dish

Pork Wiener Schnitzel

Popular dish

Schnitzel Burger

Lanai City Bar & Grill

4.8

4.8 (259)

$31 to $50

Continental

Lanai City

About the restaurant

We’re excited to welcome you to the new Lana‘i City Bar & Grill (aka LCBG). LCBG is a New American Bar & Grill with a focus on wild & sustainable fish, meats free of antibiotics and added hormones, and local produce, all prepared in fun, flavor forward preparations.

LCBG has an all day full bar program, featuring crafted interpretations of classic cocktails, and island-inspired originals. Also featured is a full lineup of craft beers, along with island favorites. The bar features a happy hour daily and reverse happy hour on Friday and Saturday. Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, and reverse happy hour from 9pm to close, with drink and small
plates specials that change weekly.

We’re excited to share our Aloha with you,

Christian Page and the LCBG Crew

Top review

GRAEMEVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great vibe, live music, terrific service. The menu has lots of variety and the food is top notch. Great spot

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Experience

Taco Tuesday!

Experience

2/19 - Tableside Wine Tasting w/ Chuck Furuya

Experience

2/20 - Hanging Out w/ Chuck Furuya

Fukurou

4.7

4.7 (119)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Waikiki

About the restaurant

*Please see below for details**当店のレストランについて詳しくは下記をご覧ください*

At Fukurou, you will enjoy an Omakase-style experience featuring a unique blend of local Hawaiian cuisine, Japanese Kaiseki, and a delicate touch of Mexican flare. Located inside of Buho Cocina y Cantina, we are tucked away incorporating a speak-easy aspect to our omakase.
Hours of operation: Tuesday - Friday
Seating Times (2 seatings per night): 5:30pm and 8:00pm
Price: $90 for a 12 course omakase (per person)
We validate parking for Waikiki Shopping Plaza lot. Please email fukurou@westmancorp.com for any questions.
*Reservations may be cancelled up to 2 days in advance. Within 48 hours of the reservation a cancellation fee will incur of $65 per person. *

梟(ふくろう)では日本、ハワイ、メキシコの食文化を巧みに融合させた創作料理とにぎり寿司を含むおまかせコースを提供しております。
当店はカラカウア通り沿いのワイキキショッピングプラザにあるメキシカンレストラン、Buho Cocina y Cantina内にございます。
料金：一名/$90
営業時間：火曜日ー金曜日 5:30pm〜、8:00pm〜 (完全予約２部制)
お問い合わせ：fukurou@westmancorp.com
※予約のキャンセルは2日前まで可能です。前日、当日のキャンセルはキャンセル料（一名/$65）が発生します。

Top review

MelodyVIP

Dined on 30 Jan 2025

Incredible hidden gem in the heart of Waikiki. Came here for my birthday and enjoyed every single bite. Chef thoughtfully curates every piece down the each garnish. I loved the variety of nigiri, A5 Wagyu temaki, uni toast, etc. It is hard to get a res so make sure to plan ahead and book about 1-2 months in advance as each day gets released for booking. The only thing I wish was different was that elevated wood shelf hinders the view of watching them prepare each course. You really can’t see anything until they put it on your stone dish. Every time I do omakase’s, watching them make it is one of my favorite parts. Perhaps that part is intentional on their end.

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