Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Honolulu

Tucked amid the elegant confines of Halekulani Hotel, Orchids is a treat for the eyes and the palate. Boasting an impressive amount of awards, the restaurant provides stellar service and promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Sample delicious cuisine within its tastefully furnished interior or savor the tantalizing flavors of finely crafted food out in the orchid garden, set a few paces from the beach. The restaurant's Sunday brunches are highly lauded and are regarded as some of the best offerings in the city. The seafood preparations are made from the catch of the day, using the finest of local products. It is advisable to book a table in advance to make the most out of your visit here.

Dining at Michel's is an experience reserved only for the most special of occasions. Sunset dinner reservations are always in high demand and nothing less than collared shirts are expected. Besides your standard escargot and fois gras, there is fresh Steamed Island Onaga and Pimento Dusted Kona Kampachi that is done perfectly and served with the utmost finesse. The décor is done in pale colors with an emphasis on comfort with touches that make you feel you have been transported to the south of France, although the views are some of Hawaii's best. The large windows frame stunning views of the ocean and Waikiki, and the relaxing sound of waves crashing onshore are the backbeat to a romantic and special dining experience. Brunch available every first Sunday of the month from 10 AM to 1 PM.

La Mer Restaurant is the award winning French restaurant of elegant Halekulani Hotel in Waikiki. Refined and elegant, this fine dining eatery is ideal for special occasions and serves one of the best of French cuisines in the city. Complement your meal with wine from their impressive wine list. Expect only impeccable service and food here. Reservations are highly recommended.

The winner of many awards, Morton's claims it's the "Best steak anywhere". So if you're in Honolulu and craving a juicy cut of meat, head on over and hold them to their claim! The dinner menu reads like a roster of popular dishes with Double-Cut Rib Lamb Chops, Maine Lobster Cocktail, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake and much more. Daily specials are offered for lunch and happy hour.

This restaurant has won awards from local and national critics, and is a favorite of Honolulu natives. Appetizers include Oysters Rockefeller and Beluga Caviar. Signature entrees include Hy's Garlic Steak , Hy's Grilled Vegetable Platter and Lamb Chops a la Hy's. The extensive wine list has earned the prestigious Award of Excellence from, "Wine Spectator Magazine". The décor is sophisticated and urbane, the service gracious and knowledgeable.

Located in the classically elegant Moana Surfrider Hotel, this is a gourmet Waikiki dining option. Teak and rare Hawaiian Koa wood in the decor is used to provide a dramatic yet calm effect. The menu features steak and fresh seafood prepared with Pacific Rim influences. Many knowledgeable diners in Honolulu think this place has one of the best culinary presentations in town. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.