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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Waikiki

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4.3
Awesome(30)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy casual outdoor dining at Splash Bar in the pool side garden oasis of the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Executive Chef, Blake Kajiwara brings local flavor and Hawaii comfort to our menu, winning GOLD in the Honolulu Magazine's Hale 'Aina Award, for best bar food. Happy Hour specials 3-5pm.Nightly live entertainment Sunday-Wednesday: Solo Musician 6-9pm.Thursday: 3:30pm-9:00pm.Friday & Saturday: Duo 5:00pm-8:00pm/Hula 6:00pm-8:00pm/Solo Musician 8:00pm-10:00pm.
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4.8
Exceptional(60)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 16 times today
Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Created by the dynamic duo behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore extends a warm welcome to our cozy dining room and bar to savor an unforgettable lunch, pau hana, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch.We pride ourselves on expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old fashioned hospitality.From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible.
A photo of Scratch Kitchen & Meatery restaurant
4.3
Awesome(673)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 5 times today
Taking comfort food favorites from all over the map, we turn them inside out, upside down, and spin them into unique creations that are just plain good. Not too fancy, but by no means boring. We take great pride in each dish. Our goal is to provide a uniquely delicious experience for every one who comes to dine with us!
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4.5
Awesome(59)
Price: Very Expensive
• Moroccan • Honolulu
Booked 8 times today
San Francisco-based Chef Mourad Lahlou and Hawaii’s own Chef Chris Kajioka have come together to create an elegant fusion of Moroccan inspired cuisine with vibrant Mediterranean flavors characteristic of the rich culture they celebrate. Located in the heart of Kaimuki at 1108 12th Ave, Leila’s exquisite dishes represent the rich flavor profile found across the Moroccan landscape. With masterful craftsmanship and award winning service, Chef Mourad and Chef Chris’ newest restaurant addition embodies the stylish and charming personality of the surrounding neighborhood. Enjoy the ease of family style dining as you relax in our lush and warm atmosphere while basking in exotic tastes that intersect at the places of rustic and unique. Please be aware that we allocate 2 hrs max for parties of two and 2 hr 45 min for parties up to six. There is also a 20% Service Charge for parties of 6 or more. Mahalo!
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4.8
Exceptional(1000)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Honolulu
Booked 17 times today
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.
A photo of Arden Waikiki restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(221)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Waikiki
Booked 8 times today
SHAREABLE BITES, UNFORGETTABLE NIGHTS.Poised to become your new favorite, at Arden Waikiki, we celebrate Hawaii’s harvest with shared plates that redefine island dining. Rooted in local fare, every bite invites you to savor elevated flavors through a down-to-earth experience.Helmed by Executive Chef Makoto Ono and Pastry Chef Amanda Cheng, our menu showcases the vibrantly diverse culinary expressions of Hawaii. From bold, creative shared plates to fresh, field-to-fork classics, Arden Waikiki brings the best of the islands to your plate.Accolades: Sunset Magazine "Best Restaurants in the West" 2024, EATER "One of the Best 21 Restaurants in Waikiki" 2024, Honolulu Star Advertiser 'Ilima Awards: Ovation Award Winner 2024, EATER "One of the 38 Essential Restaurants in Honolulu" 2024
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4.0
Excellent(708)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Waikiki
Booked 16 times today
Modern American Cuisine – Satisfy your cravings day & night with breakfast, lunch & dinner. Prepared American & local favorites with a gourmet twist, elevating comfort classics to foodie-friendly fare. Voted "Best Gourmet Comfort Food" by the readers of Honolulu Magazine.
A photo of The Cutlery - Kaimuki's Neighborhood Steakhouse & Barbershop restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(360)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Kaimuki
Booked 13 times today
Our Menu Is Curated By Our Executive Chef Ricky Murakami Intimately Featuring Dishes That Have Taken Years To Perfect & Bring To Fruition. Indulge In Our Weekend Special Of Slowly Smoked 7-Hour Kiawe Wood Prime Rib Or Our Slowly Braised Oxtail Ragu. We Are A Neighborhood Steakhouse Comfortable Enough For The Whole Ohana But Sophisticated Enough To Satisfy Your Taste Buds! We Invite You To Join Us Here In The Heart Of Kaimuki! A Kind Reminder:The Majority Of Our Seating Is On The Exterior So We Advise To Dress Comfortably! We Take Great Pride In Preparing Every Dish To Our Guest's Order Therefore We Encourage You To Enjoy A Few Pupus And Immerse Yourselves In Conversation With Your Ohana & Guest As You Await Your Main Dishes. We Are An Intimately Ran And Family Operated Steakhouse And We Truly Strive To Create A Memorable Experience For Every Person Who Steps Through Our Doors. We Thank You All Greatly For Enabling Us To Host You For Dinner. Me Ke Aloha Mau A Mau, The Cutlery.
A photo of Panya Bistro & Bakery restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1012)
Price: Moderate
• International • Honolulu
Booked 29 times today
Panya Bistro & Bakery is a stylish & chic Restaurant, Bakery & Bar offer delicious South East Asian Comfort Food using the best ingredients located at the best location in Oahu. Our bakery offer the best and wide varieties desserts, cakes, cookies in Oahu. Everything made from scratch.Our Most famous items on our Menu are Malaysian Seafood Laksa, Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice, Oxtail Stew in Red Wine Rosemarry Sauce, Steamed Fish fillet with Tofu in Ginger Green Onion Shoyu Sauce, Panya Burger, New England Clam Chowder, Hong Kong Won Ton Noodles, Taiwanese Beef Noodles, Indonesian Freid Rice, Panya homemade Gyoza, Thai Steak Salad..... Our Bar signature cocktails, Lychee Martini, Green Apple Martini, Espresso Martini, Lychee Mojito. Wide selections of Red wine, White Wine, Whiskey and all the spirits.Our most famous desserts is Japanese Cheese Cake w/ Creme angalise Sauce, Black Magic Chocolate Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Hokkaido Bread Pudding
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4.7
Exceptional(1482)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Honolulu
Booked 53 times today
et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.

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  • Paul
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great food, Nick was fantastic! Would definitely come back! Cool merch too.
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    Hana Koa Brewing Co.Price: Moderate• Comfort Food• Honolulu
    4.8
  • DebbieVIP
    Hawaii •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    What a gem of a place! Came here for our Valentine's Day Lunch. Ambiance: Feels like you stepped back in time, velvet covered seating, cozy nooks, art deco fixtures and decor. Service: Friendly, welcoming, attentive, helpful, expeditious. Food/Drinks: Everything we tried was delicious, fresh, homemade and different in a good way! We tried the Devils on Horseback, Bao Buns, Tagliatelle Carbonara (fresh pasta) and the Fish & Chips. For dessert we had the Ice Cream Sandwich, for today it was chocolate chip cookies and we chose vanilla ice cream sandwiched in between. Drink menu had many fun and creative choices, nice selection of spirits. Cleanliness: This is the cleanest restaurant I think I have ever been in! Tables are wiped with disposable disinfectant wipes then thrown away. Not the same rag that was used to wipe other tables and who knows what else and is never rinsed. There was no dust to the visible eye, fixtures, furniture, baseboards immaculately clean, no crumbs hiding under the booths, no dust collecting on the AC vents or high light fixtures. Bathrooms tidy and clean. Parking: Street metered parking or with a short walk you can park in a public parking garage or lot. Overall, a wonderful experience! Will definitely be going back to try other menu items!
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    PodmorePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Honolulu
    4.8
  • Jen
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great food and atmosphere! Burger was absolutely amazing.
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    Scratch Kitchen & MeateryPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Honolulu
    4.3
  • KirstenVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Feb 2025
    Love the decor and we’re happy we were able to moved to a banquette table v the middle row. Very appreciative of that thoughtfulness. Loved the variety of salads and the bread-delicious ! Enjoyed the branzino entree and the dessert was so yummy. The wine pairing was spot on!
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    LeilaPrice: Very Expensive• Moroccan• Honolulu
    4.5
  • Shawn
    Toledo / Northwest Ohio •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    The food, atmosphere, and view was perfect! Thanks!
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    SPLASH BARPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
    4.3

Discover best comfort food restaurants in Waikiki

Discover the heartwarming allure of comfort food in the vibrant setting of Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii. Waikiki's dining scene is renowned for its fusion of local Hawaiian flavors and international culinary influences, providing a unique taste experience for every palate. Here, comfort food is elevated to an art form, with restaurants offering everything from traditional Hawaiian dishes to innovative, modern cuisine. Each establishment embraces the spirit of Aloha, enhancing your dining experience with not only exceptional meals but also with welcoming, attentive service. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, local specialties, or a classic breakfast with ocean views, Waikiki's restaurants cater to all desires with their diverse menus and exquisite settings. Perfect for both casual diners and gourmet enthusiasts, these eateries promise a memorable gastronomic journey in the heart of Hawaii's most famous beach destination. Enjoy the blend of satisfying flavors and relaxing atmospheres where every meal is served with a side of spectacular scenery.

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