Restaurants near Kalakaua Recreation Center Playground

124 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3830)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 115 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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2. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2318)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 234 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

3. Nami Kaze

4.8

Exceptional(1542)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Kalihi-Palama

Booked 64 times today

Nami Kaze Hawaii is the story of Chef Jason Peel’s culinary journey. Combining the flavors from his hometown of Kaua‘i, and the decades of experience working for some of Hawai‘i’s top culinary leaders, including Ian Ruso of Michele’s at the Colony Surf and Roy Yamaguchi, Nami Kaze Hawaii is a unique melting pot of culinary creativity. With a farmer-focused approach, guests can expect to embark on a culinary adventure, enjoying creations that reflect Peel’s appreciation for the produce and provisions found throughout the state. Nami Kaze Hawaii is currently open for brunch and dinner, Wednesday through Sunday. Nami Kaze Hawaii's brunch menu offers a unique take on local Hawaii brunch favorites, while its dinner menu features izayaka-style share plates with plans to debut a sushi omakase-style bar in 2023. For additional information or to make a reservation, visit www.namikaze.com.

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4. Merriman's Honolulu

4.7

Exceptional(4182)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 127 times today

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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5. The Pig and the Lady

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4.8

Exceptional(1604)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 65 times today

From it’s humble beginnings as a pop-up restaurant, to a farmer"s market stand and now a successful brick-and-mortar eatery, The Pig and the Lady, led by twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist Chef Andrew Le (with help from his family including his mother, Mama Le), cook up what is essentially the family meal in the truest sense -- Exposing Honolulu diners a cross-section of cuisine that has Vietnamese origins, but is eclectic and daring.Chef Le and his team have developed a modern, fresh take on traditional Southeast Asian food, utilizing local products -- serving their famous banh mi and pho, along with new favorites. Le is the one of the few chefs cooking contemporary food built on Southeast Asian flavors that has garnered rave reviews -- a foundation built on delicious memories first introduced by his mother. They are open Monday through Saturday, serving lunch and dinner. You can also still find them at the Farmer’s Markets at Blaisdell, Kailua and KCC.

6. Moku Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3647)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 71 times today

Full table service resumes 12/18/23! Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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7. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

4.5

Awesome(6616)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Waikiki

Booked 99 times today

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located in Waikiki is an experience serving delicious dry-aged USDA prime steak and a wide variety of fresh seafood, genuine excellent service and beautifully designed private dining rooms. If you are planning a celebration or special event, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the perfect destination. We can assist you in making any special arrangements you desire to make your gathering memorable. Go where dining is a luxurious and indulgent treat. The New York Times boasts, "The meat created was many wonderful things at once... Or in rapid succession... Crunchy, tender, smoky earthy... It inducted a kind of euphoria - and a stab of guilt. For great food, service, and an elegant setting come to Wolfgang's Steakhouse”.We serve Breakfast 7am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, and Dinner 11am-10pm every day. On Weekdays we offer Happy Hour from 3pm- 6:30pm. We do not accept reservations for Happy Hour, and seating is provided on a first come first serve basis.

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8. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5706)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 88 times today

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai. Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka. Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating) Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai. For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus. Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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9. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(3968)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 115 times today

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.We are open for dine-in service and pick-up or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Waikiki Beach Walk

4.7

Exceptional(5322)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Waikiki

Booked 122 times today

Welcome to Ruth's Chris Steak House, Waikiki. When you visit Ruth's Chris, you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the USDA prime steaks, broiled to perfection in a trademark 1800 degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, island fresh fish, New Orleans inspired appetizers, unforgettable dessert and an award winning wine list, you will find that this is the steak house to which others aspire.

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James
Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service from Ally. Views and ambience were spectacular. Ocean views aplenty. Food was pretty good. Nothing inventive or spectacular, but solid. They really push their Mai Tais which were very tart with a thick and super sweet foam which reduces the size of the cocktail by a good amount. Not even close to others I’ve had in Waikiki.
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Monkeypod Kitchen - WaikikiPrice: Moderate• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Waikiki
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4.6
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DonnaVIP
Hawaii •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a great time with great food and great service!
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Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala MoanaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Honolulu
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Totally fantastic food and drinks. Imitated but not equaled. The service was unbelievable. Recommendations were spot on. Warmth was touching. Felt like you were coming home.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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MelvinVIP
Hawaii •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Merriman's Ward is definitely our first preferred spot for wino wine share get togethers. Food's fantastic and approachable and the corkage is still wino friendly compared with other places that have corkage charges set to discourage bringing special bottles to share with friends. We enjoyed a 3 hour commiseration over a bottle of Radio Silence! Servers were attentive but not intrusive--they let us do our wine share thing; very nice and appropriate wine glasses. All in all a place not to be missed. Thanks and mahalo again Merriman's Ward!!
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Merriman's HonoluluPrice: Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.7
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KEITHVIP
Tahoe / Reno Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The cuisine was delicious and flavorful. Our server Jessica was very pleasant and accommodating. Unfortunately my glass of Failla Pinot Noir was served directly from the refrigerator. But, it was corrected.
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Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala MoanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.7

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124 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

2. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

3. Nami Kaze

4. Merriman's Honolulu

5. The Pig and the Lady

6. Moku Kitchen

7. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

8. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

9. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Waikiki Beach Walk

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