Fine dining in Honolulu isn’t hard to find. After all, this metropolis is one of the most visited places in the world. With resorts, high-end restaurants, fancy nightclubs, and more, you’re sure to find an eclectic mix of flavors to satisfy your cravings.
From the haute cuisine of the French to the flavorful dishes of Asia, Honolulu has some of the finest restaurants in the US. And each one can give you an palette-quenching experience.
Here are 5 top places to check out if you’re on the hunt for fine dining in Honolulu:
1. Town
Town has all of the ingredients of an excellent fine-dining establishment, which is why it’s one of the first places you should check out.
Located in the Kaimuki area of Honolulu, Town uses only fresh and local ingredients to create its unique fare.
Lead by chef Ed Kenney, the food is American, but with an Italian twist. Try some delicious gnocchi with sunchokes alongside a unique cocktail.
2. Chef Mavro
During your search for fine dining in Honolulu, you should definitely try some Hawaiian cuisine…
At the forefront of this Hawaiian establishment is the very talented Head Chef George Mavrothalassitis. One of the original members of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Chef Mavrothalassitis brings a piece of his home town of Marseille to his delightful dishes.
The dining room is as good as the food, with its elegant décor and impeccable service, so there’s lots of reasons why this place has won awards.
3. Alan Wong’s
One of the leaders of the “farm to table” movement in Hawaii, Alan Wong’s is a firm establishment in Honolulu and Hawaii.
The restaurant, which is located in a quiet neighborhood close to Waikiki, has been a firm fine-dining favorite for over twenty years and keeps going from strength to strength.
Popular with locals and holidaymakers looking for something top-of-the-range, Alan Wong’s combines Asian flavors with Hawaiian ingredients to create a creative dining experience.
4. Nobu Waikiki
You may have already heard the chatter about the famous Japanese chain of restaurants called Nobu.
In fact, Nobu has two restaurants in Hawaii, one in Honolulu and one on the small island of Lanai, as well as another five locations throughout the US.
Nobu serves up the spectacular modern Japenese dishes that the chain is famous for, such as black cod in miso, as well as some unique dishes of its own.
It’s located in the cool Waikiki Parc Hotel and has a cool interior to match.
5. Arancino at Kahala Hotel
Inside the Kahala Hotel and Resort you will find the fine-dining restaurant Arancino.
The restaurant brings a new take on Italian classics, with dishes like “deconstructed” carbonara on this intriguing menu. Arancino also serves up some deliciously fresh seafood with some incredible wine pairings from master sommelier Shinya Tasaki.
This restaurant is so authentic, it even uses ingredients from Italy and offers premium Italian wines.
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