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53 by the Sea, Honolulu, HI

53 by the Sea

4.6
4.6
1881 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Designed around it's breathtaking view, 53 By The Sea opened in 2012 and is one of the island’s premier fine dining experiences. Having received the Hale Aina Award for Most Romantic Restaurant 2017-2021, as well as the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” award for Restaurant with a View, it is truly a celebration for all the senses. From the iconic grand staircase to sweeping views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the rolling surf at Kakaako, each moment at 53 By The Sea is unforgettable.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 536-5353
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Kaka'ako
  • Cross Street
    Olomehani St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Whiskey By The Sea

    USD 55.00 per person

    16 Apr 2025 only
    Three Whiskey's paired with three small bites. We will be featuring Eagle Rare, Blanton's Single Barrel, and E.H. Taylor Small Batch from Island Distribution's Sazerac Portfolio.
    Whiskey By The Sea photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    USD 75.00 per person

    11 May 2025 only
    Special Mother's Day Set Brunch! Price does not include tax & gratuity. Menu will be out shortly. Please email us at reservations@53bythesea.com for menu information.
  • Wine by the Sea

    USD 65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    7 May 2025 only
    Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on May 7th
    Wine by the Sea photo

What 1,881 people are saying

53 by the Sea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Oahu

    Great for fine wines

  • Oahu

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
53 by the Sea offers a "stunning location" with breathtaking views of Waikiki and Diamond Head, making it ideal for special occasions. Guests frequently praise the "wonderful service" and ambiance. While some find the food "delicious" and "worth the money," others note inconsistency. Overall, a memorable dining experience.

1,881 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an amazing experience for brunch at 53 by the sea. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive. The hostess greeted me right away and showed me to my seat which came with a gorgeous view. The awfully sweet server McKenna took care of me during my time there! I had the Dutch baby (sweet) which was cooked to perfection. I paired that with potatoes and bacon. The bacon was a tad overpriced for only 3 slices but it tastes great! I enjoyed a lychee mimosa and then a grapefruit lychee mocktail that was really refreshing! Can’t wait to go back!

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  2. BigE

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was as advertised, very romantic & scenic. The food was perfect. For a special occasion in Hawaii THIS IS THE SPOT 🤩

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  3. Charles

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent cuisine, and service by Jordan and the team, with great wine insights from sommelier Sky Cameron.

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  4. Karl VIP

    Hawaii21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters on the half shell. Fresh local fish entree. What could go wrong? When the chef decides to show his culinary skills with “ innovative “ reinterpretations of these classics. The oysters. One expects a choice of tangy, acidic enhancements that include some combination of cocktail sauce, horseradish, minonette, and hot sauce. The chef at 53 offers only a topping of some sort of a sweet foam and a combination of herbs for a totally different and to me very inferior flavor. No tang, no “brightness.” Totally unexpected. The fresh local fish had a similar issue. It was properly cooked, neither too raw nor overcooked. But the fish was served on a bed of bland, plain tasting beans. I ate about half of this odd dish. Sometimes innovative chefs reinterpret classic dishes in wonderful ways. Sometimes not so wonderful.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Austin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The venue is incredible with an awesome view of the beach. Staff was super welcoming and attentive. We went for brunch and every was very good but the pastry basket stole the show it’s definitely a must order

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  6. Louise

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, beautiful view. Food is on the expensive side. Very good pasta and fresh seafood tower. Other dishes are less overwhelming.

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  7. Nicholas VIP

    San Francisco9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service and a view of Waikiki that can’t be beat.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, scenery was amazing, expensive but actually worth the money for the experience we had.

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  9. Mark VIP

    London10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great outlook despite the strange location as the Uber drove into a marina that was quite shabby. Ordinary service and food unfortunately (I asked for a glass of red with my meal that still hadn’t arrived). Then the check was expensive. There are better options nearby

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  10. PaulC

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service whilst enjoying a fantastic view of Waikiki and Diamond Head

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FAQs

53 by the Sea does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

53 by the Sea is rated 4.6 stars by 1881 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 53 by the Sea

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Olomehani St.
  • Area
    Kaka'ako
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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