Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Hawaii

OpenTable

Updated 05 September 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Wolfgang Puck's Spago in the Four Seasons Resort Maui

4.8

4.8 (3044)

$50 and over

Hawaiian

Wailea

About the restaurant

Spago offers many locally inspired dishes along with his classics created by Master Chef Wolfgang Puck.

Top review

H. Rayvip

Dined 2 days ago

Overall excellent. Great food and service. More expensive than I remember it being.

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

4.8

4.8 (678)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kapolei a friendly place grab anything from a morning cup of coffee, a delicious deli sandwich or pizza to an award winning full service dinner that includes burgers, locally caught seafood and the freshest salads. We are proud to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible on our menu and we focus our wine and beverage program around small, family owned wineries and breweries.

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Rickvip

Dined 3 days ago

This is our go to place for a nice casual dinner that always tastes great. The menu rotates just enough to enjoy favorite dishes and try new things in between. We come about once a month and we've never had a bad meal here!

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Popular dish

Maui Onion Soup Gratinée

Popular dish

Poke Nachos

Hana Koa Brewing Co.

4.8

4.8 (977)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Hana Koa is a full production brewery in the heart of Kaka’ako. We have a full kitchen with daily and monthly specials. Featuring two full bars including beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

We ask all our guests to abide by time limits so we can accommodate as many guests as possible each evening.
1-4 guests = 90 minutes
5 or more = 120 minutes

RESERVATION POLICIES:
-All parties larger than 15 will be asked to place a deposit. Please contact the host stand or email events@hanakoabrewing.com for more information.
-Deposits will be forfeited if party does not show up, is incomplete, or cancels less than 24 hours before reservation time.
-Majority of the party must be present before being sat.
-Guests have a 15 minute grace period. After 15 minutes your table will be surrendered to other guests.
-Auto Gratuity of 20% will be added to large parties of 6 or more.
-Due to the fast level of service we provide, we may not split checks more than 2 ways.

Top review

Chloe

Dined on 21 Sept 2024

Really good bar food! Good service as well. Good beers. Clean bar.

Mānalo Lounge

4.8

4.8 (91)

$31 to $50

Asian

Ko Olina

About the restaurant

Best view in Ko Olina, with valet service by the Four Seasons. Mānalo Lounge – meaning ‘sweet water’ in Hawaiian, celebrates Hawaii’s diverse mix of cultures, paying homage to the flavors of Asia and across the greater Pacific. The outdoor breeze in a comfortable, relaxed environment lets us take it easy while enjoying top-quality pupus. Akin to the saying, 'Ae Kai - to bring together the land and sea to serve as a gathering place, Mānalo Lounge serves as a welcoming intersection to gather with family and friends for dinner, in a contemporary, yet casual setting at the water’s edge.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 20 Sept 2024

Server Alyssa was amazing and whole staff was so inviting. Food and wine was phenomenal

Ocean Organic Farm and Distillery

4.8

4.8 (240)

$30 and under

Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Kula

About the restaurant

Enjoy the spectacular views while you relax in our casual, open-air dining environment. Along with our menu offerings inspired by local fare, we have several signature cocktails available that are made with our own, Ocean Vodka, Kula Rum, Fy Gin, and Brum spirits.

We have a 15 minute grace period. We have limited inside seating and vast options for outside seating. If you have a preference between inside or outside seating, please leave us a note in your reservation.

Parties of 8 or more are subject to a 20% auto-gratuity. Please call (808)344-7649 for parties larger than 8. We do not accept walk-ins larger than 8 people.

For event inquiries or for parties larger than 12, please contact our Food and Beverage Director at chad@oceandistillery.com.

To book a Tasting Experience or an Upcountry Sommelier and Chef Curated Pairing with us, please use the following link:
www.oceandistillery.com

To know whos playing tonight visit:
https://music2nite.manaoradio.com/

Mahalo,
Ocean Ohana

Top review

Hockeyboy

Dined 3 days ago

This was the perfect spot to bring my family for a nice way to end our vacation. The open space was perfect for my two grandkids to run and play! The view was perfect and beautiful. This is a great venue.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Honolulu, HI | Waikiki

4.7

4.7 (869)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review

samanthavip

Dined 2 days ago

Their services is friendly and on point ! Food great as always.

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Experience

Prix-Fixe Yakiniku Courses for Everyone!

Off the Wall Craft Beer & Wine

4.7

4.7 (54)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Indulge in a unique fusion of local craft beer, wine, and delectable cuisine at Off The Wall Hawaii. Located in the heart of Kaka’ako, our tap house offers an unforgettable experience of local flavors, artfully crafted beverages, and mouth watering dishes.

Complementing our beverage selection is our restaurant menu, crafted with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and latin flavors. Join us for live music events and weekly specials, immersing yourself in the dynamic local culture.

If you're interested in hosting a private event, visit our homepage and watch the video under the private events tab. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate function, graduation party, birthday celebration, or any other special event, choose us to host your event for an evening packed with artisanal brews and lasting memories.

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優

優一vip

Dined on 5 Aug 2024

We really enjoyed variety of beer and American foods.

Yours Truly

4.7

4.7 (43)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Downtown

About the restaurant

Welcome to the must visit cocktail bar in the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods serving locals and travelers alike. Yours Truly features a menu of adventurous craft cocktails, beer, & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe and always welcoming atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and never pretentious. Immerse yourself in an environment of rich velvet green fabrics, plush leather seating, and vintage post boxes, all reimagined to become Honolulu's best bar. Hidden within Yours Truly, for the #IYKYK crowd, are some special surprises. The Yours Truly experience comes to life with guest artist performances, comedy nights, sketch culture doodle pads, temporary tattoos, karaoke, and an interactive A.I. photo booth, all affording guests an evening of truly unique and memorable wonderment in tribute to the Hawaiiana exotica era. Enjoy an evening of laughter, drinks, entertainment, and intrigue at Yours Truly cocktail bar.

Top review

Braden

Dined today

We had a truly fun time at Yours Truly (in the Tiki Speakeasy within). The drinks were high quality and the theming is very fun!

Kani Ka Pila Grille at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort

4.6

4.6 (437)

$30 and under

American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Honolulu’s top restaurant venue for Hawaiian music located at OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort is one of the island’s favorite gathering places for casual drinks and tasty pupu appetizers, from kalua pork nachos to ahi poke. Kani Ka Pila means “a gathering around music,” and you’ll find Hawaii’s most beloved musicians performing contemporary and traditional Hawaiian music nightly from 6pm to 9pm.

Top review

Angelvip

Dined on 26 Sept 2024

Thank you Denise for accommodating our party of 21 tonight. We whined and asked for a lot regarding our seating and we are so grateful for you and your patience!! Everyone enjoyed themselves too, they said the food and atmosphere were both great! Mahalo!

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Popular dish

Pineapple Crème Brûlée

Popular dish

Fish & Chips

Aloha Beer

4.6

4.6 (65)

$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 Boombox Bingo, 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.

Top review

Roger

Dined on 6 Aug 2024

Pizzas are all good. Beer selection is excellent. Parking in Kakaako always a pain.

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Popular dish

BBQ Chicken Pizza

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