Sekiya’s Restaurant & Delicatessen is a popular spot for local comfort food in a casual ambiance. Created about 90 years ago, the restaurant was initially School Street Delicatessen, a small stand run by founders Taisuke and Katusko Sekiya on the…
Known for its unique dining culture, The Kahala Hotel & Resort boasts a slew of on-site eateries for patrons to enjoy. The property’s restaurants feature numerous menu options that are sure to please all palates. Whether it’s grabbing a casual…
Big City Diner’s humble beginnings can be traced back to 1998 when a local boy from Kailua had big dreams of owning his own restaurant. Lane Muraoka first started in the restaurant industry as a dishwasher for a renowned local…
Located in Mapunapuna, Kau Kau Grill has been serving up delectable, local-style plate lunches since 2013. Owners Ty Takishita, Miles Oyasato and Ryan Souza started the biz as a food truck before opening their brick-and-mortar two years later. Patrons may…
Whether you’re looking to impress a date, getting together for pau hana drinks and a meal, or celebrating a special occasion, Ruth’s Chris has got you covered. The premier chain steak house, which has Hawaii locations in Honolulu, Waikiki and…
This month, Tanaka of Tokyo celebrates 46 years of showcasing performance teppanyaki with a unique Hawaii twist. Guests can enjoy high-quality steak and seafood skillfully served on a tabletop grill at three locations — Ala Moana Center, Waikiki Shopping Plaza…
Located within Hilton Vacation Club The Modern Honolulu, The Grove Restaurant & Bar offers a variety of delicious dishes and unique drinks in a relaxing setting. The family-friendly venue boasts a menu with numerous options that are sure to please…
With more than 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Wolfgang Zwiener — who was the headwaiter at Peter Luger Steak House at the time — established Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in February 2004 with its first-ever location on 4 Park…
Restaurant Suntory has a long and storied history in Waikīkī. It opened on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Center in 1980 and is the mall’s last original tenant. In 2021, it underwent a $2 million renovation. One of…
MW Restaurant co-owner and pastry chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka describes how travel often inspires the new dishes created by her husband, co-owner and chef Wade Ueoka. His recent travels to Japan inspired a pan-seared opakapaka dish with lobster uni sauce, locally…