Diners' Choice: Hawaii Regional Cuisine restaurants in Hawaii

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Pai Honolulu

4.9

4.9 (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.

Top review

JeffreyVIP

Dined on 12 Apr 2025

Remarkable. Chef Kevin delivered a creative, well-executed menu that included some of the best bites we've had on island. Service, likewise, was top notch.

Merriman's – Waimea – Big Island

4.9

4.9 (10162)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kamuela

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Big Islands farm community is Peter Merriman's original restaurant; Merriman's Waimea. Chef/Owner Peter Merriman is one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine and uses 90% or more of local produce, fish and beef. All dishes are handcrafted to highlight the natural flavors of each menu item. Our award winning wine list has selections for all to enjoy. Merriman's knowledgeable and friendly staff will guide you through a culinary experience you will not forget. We look forward to serving you!

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lynnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent meal with outstanding service including a few new menu items that were greatly appreciated.

Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (183)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Wailea

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of Ka’ana Kitchen’s open-air styled kitchen, we invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive dining experience. Interact with our chefs as they thoughtfully curate a customized 6-course menu of fresh, local ingredients to stimulate your sense of adventure. To enhance the experience even more, we have the option to add wine pairings to each course, hand selected by our expert sommelier.

This exclusive experience is limited to seating’s at 6:00pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm Tuesday - Saturday.
Maximum of 4 guests per party.

Chef’s Table: $195/person
Wine Pairings:
Premier Cru – a selection of our favorite wines from off the beaten path – creating a journey of discovery & delight +$125/person
Grand Cru – exclusive selection of hard to source, hard to replace but very easy to love wines +$250/person

Executive Chef: Ritchard Cariaga | Chef de Cuisine: Chance Savell

Due to limited seating, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and $75/person cancellation fee.

Top review

Rob

Dined on 1 May 2025

One the best multi-course tasting meals we’ve ever had. Be prepared for bill, but well worth it. The chefs did a fantastic job explaining each dish and all were fabulous. Each guest also gets different courses so you can share and experience all dishes on the menu!!

Chef Chai

4.8

4.8 (1432)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Opened for both dine in and takeout.

Chai Chaowasaree owner and Chef of Chef Chai at Pacifica Honolulu is recognized as one of Hawaii’s top Hawaii Regional Cuisine chefs. Known for fusing fresh Hawaii ingredients with the exotic flavors of Asia, Chef Chai has created a culinary style that reflects the cultural diversity of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands.

To further strengthen the partnership with Hawaii’s local farmers and fishermen, Chef Chai co-founded Hawaii Island Chefs (HIC), the second generation of Hawaii Regional Cuisine Chefs. This group of HIC chefs is on a mission to provide the world with the best of Hawaii’s diverse culinary resources from the culture of the people and the bounty of the land and sea.

The exquisite experience await you at Chef Chai

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Theresa

Dined on 1 May 2025

First time visit and did not disappoint. Food and service were perfect. Will definitely visit again next trip.

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Experience

Thai Menu Special

Experience

10/26 Sunday Aloha Show

Experience

6/29 Sunday Aloha Show

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Waikiki, HI

4.8

4.8 (6680)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Aloha!
Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and excellent food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life.

During current capacity restrictions we are operating on Walk-In basis. For any seating requests or accommodations, please call the restaurant 808.923.8785.
Mahalo

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LisaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

A great place for lunch/happy hour on the outdoor deck with decent prices.

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Popular dish

World Famous Coconut Shrimp

Haliimaile General Store

4.8

4.8 (6048)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Makawao

About the restaurant

Our famous restaurant in Upcountry is a must see for anyone visiting Maui!

As seen frequently on The Food Network.

Come and experience the renowned Hawaiian hospitality and aloha spirit of Maui at Hali’imaile General Store. With a hundred-year history and over three decades of providing delicious meals to both Upcountry Maui locals and visitors, our restaurant in Hali’imaile is a must-see for anyone visiting Maui. Join us for a taste of the island’s finest cuisine and an opportunity to uncover a piece of Maui’s rich history at our conveniently located restaurant near the town of Makawao and on the road to and from Haleakalā National Park.

Farm-to-table is not a new concept to us! Our restaurant has been promoting and featuring locally sourced produce, seafood, meats and products since 1988. Our dishes are a unique blend of fresh Hawaiian food, local Asian influences and modern preparations.

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DianaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The people, the food…..always a great experience! And we love to travel on up to the adjoining village for interesting shopping!

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Popular dish

Coconut Seafood Curry

Popular dish

Hali'imaile Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Popular dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Original Roy's, Hawaii Kai

4.8

4.8 (3400)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Honolulu

About the restaurant

For over 35 years, Roy's Hawaii Kai has delighted guests with Roy Yamaguchi's signature Hawaiian-inspired Euro-Asian cuisine. Our dishes, crafted with the freshest local ingredients, are elevated by bold Asian spices and European sauces, with a focus on fresh seafood. Complement your meal with our selection of globally sourced wines, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Maunalua Bay from our main dining room or private event space, perfect for special occasions or business gatherings. Experience the warmth of Roy’s Aloha service in every visit.

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Lydia

Dined 1 day ago

Attentive staff, superb food, wonderful experience.

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4.8

4.8 (2425)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Lihue

About the restaurant

Experience one of the best restaurants on Kaua'i and enjoy farm-to-table oceanfront dining from the elegant yet relaxed setting at Hualani's. Here, oceanfront dining is influenced by the seasons. What's fresh at The Farm at Hōkūala inspires the farm-to-table menu, while our bar serves up well-balanced craft cocktails that complement the seasonality of the kitchen. Our culinary experience is inspired by a sense of place and driven by local farmers, as well as fresh-picked ingredients from our on-site organic farm. From the morning harvest and the daily catch, Hualani's shines a hyper-local spotlight on the bounty of the Garden Isle.

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Kristine

Dined 5 days ago

Food was amazing! Great live music and server was very attentive!

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Harris Ranch Filet Mignon

Merriman's Kauai

4.8

4.8 (5430)

$31 to $50

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Koloa

About the restaurant

Chef-Owner Peter Merriman has brought his unique style of Hawaiian Regional Cuisine served in a casual yet elegant setting of Old Hawaii Plantation. A pioneer in the "Farm to Table" concept, Peter serves only the freshest products, at least 90% of which are locally grown or caught, using only sustainable methods. His international menu items are prepared in a manner that highlights the natural flavors of these fresh, local foods. Located in Poipu, we feature both mauka (mountain) and makai (ocean) views as well as sunset veiws over the Kukui'ula resort. The aloha-friendly staff, with a food and beverage knowledge second to none, will ensure that you have an extraordinary dining experience.

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AnaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful experience, food, cocktails and especially Alex our server was amazing, dining here made our anniversary trip extra special !

Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi

4.7

4.7 (2607)

$50 and over

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

North Shore

About the restaurant

We invite you to join us at Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi at Turtle Bay Resort where Hawaii’s royalty swam and relaxed with the turtles. With sweeping views accentuated by two stunning reef points as a backdrop, Beach House guests will dine like royalty in an open- air pavilion that offers an authentic sense of place.

The concept and design for the 140-seat open–air restaurant is a reflection of Yamaguchi's love for white sandy beaches and the ocean. Roy has fond memories of potluck gatherings on the beach with a variety of his family’s favorite dishes- a memory he hopes to create for you at the Beach House.

So please come and indulge in one of our spectacular hand-crafted cocktails or choose from a selection of ice-cold local beers while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs.

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Mary

Dined 7 days ago

good drinks, really kid friendly, can go strait to the beach

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