Best Cozy Restaurants in Kaka'ako

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Istanbul Hawaii

4.7

Exceptional(2969)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 83 times today

In our Mediterranean & Hawaiian sanctuary, you become part of our ohana. Led by Chef Mom Nili, Baba Aydin, and Chef Ahu, you're invited on a culinary journey infused with Turkish and Mediterranean essences. Our recipes, a blend of diverse cultures, are nurtured with locally-sourced ingredients, reflecting the heart of our family-run and woman-led venture.Every interaction, whether in our restaurant's warm embrace, the vibrant energy of local events, or amidst the rich array of farmers' lands, is cherished. Each meeting is a chance to intertwine stories, laughter, and a piece of our heritage.Come, celebrate the art of dining with us, where every dish is a passage to the Mediterranean, caressed by the Hawaiian sun. We look forward to serving you, merging our narratives in meals that go beyond mere flavors. Here, every dining experience is an adventure, a discovery, and a celebration of togetherness, nurturing through food next to the Hawaiian ocean.

2. Podmore

4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 31 times today

Podmore is a neighborhood restaurant and cocktail lounge. Created by the dynamic duo behind Senia, Chef Anthony Rush and Katherine Nomura, Podmore extends a warm welcome to our cozy dining room and bar to savor an unforgettable lunch, pau hana, dinner, cocktails or weekend brunch.We pride ourselves on expertly executed comfort food and innovative cocktails, complimented by good old fashioned hospitality.From our bacon to our pasta to our ice cream, we make things in-house, from scratch, locally-sourced whenever possible.

A photo of Arancino Beachwalk restaurant

3. Arancino Beachwalk

4.7

Exceptional(563)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 21 times today

Arancino on Beachwalk is our original Arancino location which opened in 1996. Enjoy a cozy Italian family style dining atmosphere in the heart of Waikiki.

4. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3814)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 131 times today

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking. Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

A photo of Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana restaurant

5. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(3961)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 111 times today

Ruscello is a full-service restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Italian-inspired cuisine. The menu is bold in flavor, focusing on great appetizers, salads, sandwiches, brick-oven pizzas, pastas, entrées and housemade desserts. Guests can choose to sit in the dining room or enjoy a drink and food offering in the bar area. Ruscello is located on the 3rd Floor.We are open for dine-in service and pick-up or delivery orders via DoorDash. Call (808) 953-6110 to place your order. Join us for Brunch on weekends.

6. Eleven

4.4

Awesome(227)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Ala Moana

Booked 23 times today

Tucked away in the corner of Foodland Farms Ala Moana, ELEVEN is Honolulu's secret spot a place to escape and enjoy creative cocktails, signature small plates and weekend brunch in a welcoming, award-winning, cozy space. Eleven gets back to the fundamentals of crafting cocktails with simple executions, complex flavors, and high-quality spirits. Savor the moment with fresh juices, house-made bitters, and elegant garnishes complementing locally inspired flavors. Please note that Bar and Cocktail Seating may not be ideal for elderly guests and young children. For their comfort and safety, we recommend selecting Dining Seating for your best experience. We’ll see you at Eleven.

A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Honolulu restaurant

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(3256)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Honolulu

Booked 55 times today

Open for Business: dine-in, takeout & delivery available.Welcome to Ruth's Chris Steak House. When you visit Ruth's Chris, you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the USDA prime steaks, broiled to perfection in a trademark 1800 degree oven and served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, island fresh fish, New Orleans inspired appetizers, unforgettable dessert and an award winning wine list, you will find that this is the steakhouse to which others aspire.

A photo of The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood restaurant

8. The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

4.7

Exceptional(5418)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Honolulu

Booked 98 times today

The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood is a cozy restaurant due to its intimate atmosphere, stunning views, and live music. Customers praise the restaurant's 'beautiful venue', 'amazing view', and 'joyful interlude' into dining. The staff is also commended for being 'attentive' and 'friendly'. The restaurant's overall ambiance is consistently rated highly, making it a perfect place for a 'date night' or 'celebration'.

A photo of Heavenly - Waikiki restaurant

9. Heavenly - Waikiki

4.5

Awesome(732)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • Waikiki

Booked 46 times today

Heavenly - Waikiki is cozy because of its unique decor, friendly service, and tropical ambiance. As one reviewer mentioned, the restaurant offers a 'tropical cozy' atmosphere with 'futon like couches at our table'. Another reviewer highlighted the 'fun atmosphere' and the fact that they 'sat on futon like couches at their table', emphasizing the cozy nature of the restaurant.

10. Hau Tree

4.6

Exceptional(177)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 123 times today

Hau Tree, at Kaimana Beach Hotel, offers a beach-centric menu in a casual setting. Hau Tree serves daily beachside brunch, and culinary casual dinner offerings. Our open-air outdoor dining room features oceanfront views of Kaimana Beach under a canopy of hau trees.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

S
ShannonVIP
New York City •93 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Second time here and again food outstanding. The service was excellent too. The tables are a bit close together.
More info
FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
•
4.8
P
Phillip
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Staff was excellent. Our waiter, Keenan, was super awesome at explaining the menu and dishes. Relaxed vibes. There was dining room and outdoor seatings. Food was really good and plentiful, family style plating so it is has the homie feel to it.
More info
Istanbul HawaiiPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Honolulu
•
4.7
S
Scott
Hawaii •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were great, but beware that the restaurant is service animal unfriendly.
More info
Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala MoanaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Honolulu
•
4.7
D
DawnVIP
Hawaii •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The ambience is retro bold and chic. The music, a cool trip-hop vibe, immediately sets the tone. Our server was friendly, and perfectly attentive without being intrusive. I wish she had introduced herself; and there was no napkin at my place setting, but when I asked the issue was quickly corrected. The hand-crafted cocktails were fun and food delicious, dessert the perfect final note to the meal. We left very full, a little tipsy, and extremely happy.
More info
PodmorePrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Honolulu
•
4.8
R
RachaelVIP
Calgary / Southern Alberta •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
A fave of ours in Waikīkī! Quaint & tiny but cozy & fun. Absolutely delicious food for decent prices! Service is exceptional (Jamie is fabulous!) - the whole team is collaborative and helps each other out which makes everything seemless. Do yourself a favour and book a few reservations during your trip - you won’t regret it!
More info
Arancino BeachwalkPrice: Expensive• Italian• Honolulu
•
4.7

Explore OpenTable

Kaka'ako

Best Cozy Restaurants in Kaka'ako

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Award-winning

Accessibility

39 restaurants available nearby

1. Istanbul Hawaii

2. Podmore

3. Arancino Beachwalk

4. Fête

5. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

6. Eleven

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Downtown Honolulu

8. The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood

9. Heavenly - Waikiki

10. Hau Tree

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable