You have many fine dining options on the island of Oahu. Many of the restaurants we suggest are places we have eaten at ourselves.

Brunch on the Beach

Come and experience the historical Kalakaua Avenue as it is transformed into an outdoor café! Every month on the third Sunday thousands of local residents and visitors gather at this popular event to enjoy great food and free entertainment. Hundreds of tables, chairs and bright blue umbrellas are set up for chefs from the best Waikiki hotels and restaurants to gather and prepare local delicacies. Residents and visitors may choose to either dine on the tables or to take their brunch on the beach to enjoy.

Hawaii Food Tours

Hawaii Food Tours is the hottest new tourism-based business designed and hosted by Hawaii’s number one Food Writer and Restaurant Reviewer, Matthew Gray. The company offers three different tours of Honolulu. The Hole in the Wall Tour, featuring the local’s favorites dishes, the Hawaiian Feast in Paradise Tour, where a sophisticated restaurant is the setting for the evening, and the Gourmet Trilogy Tour for Food & Wine Lovers, where you will visit different restaurants for your many lavish courses. After the tours the staff conducts a fun cooking demonstration so that you'll be able to make these great foods when you return home!

Ono Hawaiian Foods

Since you're in Hawaii, why not try the foods of Hawaii? And the best place for this is at Ono Hawaiian Foods on Kapahulu Ave.The word "ono" means delicious in Hawaiian. And that's just the perfect way to describe the foods served at Ono's. This restaurant is often busy, with line of people waiting outside the restaurant. As you enter Ono's, you will feel like you're entering older era, in a small city diner. Its rustic and simple dining room will make you feel welcome and comfortable. I would highly recommend one of the special plates to fully experience Hawaiian foods but remember to bring cash as Ono's does not take credit cards!!!

Shrimp Truck

Just east of the Turtle Bay Resort are the shrimp farms of Kahuku, and located along the Kam Highway are "shrimp shacks" that serve probably the freshest white shrimp you'll ever have. The king of them all is Giovanni's Shrimp Truck, which offers three different meals: shrimp scampi, hot & spicy (no refunds) and boiled shrimp. You get a half pound of shrimp in the shell with liberal amounts of garlic, two scoops of rice, a delectable hot sauce on the side, and a fistful of napkins for $11.

Chai's Island Bistro

Home of Hawaii's best entertainers including the Brothers Cazimero, Jerry Santos and Jake Shimabukuro. An exquisite dining experience awaits you with award winning, Hawaiian Regional Pacific Rim Cuisine and its beautiful surroundings. Chef & owner Chai Chaowasaree has created a feast for all senses. His innovative, Pac-Rim Cuisine draws from the bounty of Hawaii's harvest - both on land and sea. Fresh local ingredients are used to prepare your meals, from Kona Lobster to organically grown Big Island baby greens. Chef Chai combines the freshest local seafood, meats, herbs and vegetables into an unforgetable dining experience. The wine list is carefully selected by Master Sommelier Chuck Furuya & Chef Chai.

Ciao Mein Restaurant

CiaoMein offers creative Italian and Chinese cuisine in a comfortable fine dining atmosphere. Open for dinner nightly in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Can't decide if you want Italian or Chinese???? How about both!!!! This restaurant offers a great variety of both from Focaccia to Alfredo to Spring Rolls and Fried Rice they have all your favorites and many distinct dishes also. Many of their dishes received 1st Place Award Winning Menu Item at "Taste of Honolulu". Best advice is to make reservations.

3660 On The Rise

Featuring a warm, casual atmosphere , 3660 on the Rise has been voted as a 2003 Ilima Award winner.A delicate blend of European, Pacific Rim and Island-Style Cuisine, 3660 On the Rise combines the best of many palates for a very special dining experience. Executive Chef Russel Siu has come up with some incredible dishes. 3660 has been a proud recipient of local and national awards. Their signature dish, Ahi Katsu , is renowned; the New York Steak Alaea and their delectable desserts are Hale Aina and Ilima award winners. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and reservations are recommended .