Best Lunch Restaurants in Hawaii Kai

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1. Plumeria Beach House

4.7

Exceptional(3972)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 51 times today

Nestled beachfront at the iconic Kahala Hotel & Resort, Plumeria Beach House is our open-air restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on spacious indoor and outdoor terraces. Executive Chef Jonathan Mizukami and his Michelin-starred experience are at the forefront of the tantalizing menu, highlighting local Hawaiian ingredients and fresh-caught seafood.

2. Hoku's

4.6

Exceptional(2238)

Price: Very Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 1 time today

Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday and for its famous Sunday Brunch Buffet, Hoku's at The Kahala Hotel & Resort is heralded for its tantalizing menu featuring global Hawaiian cuisine, — all sourced fresh, sustainable and of the highest quality — serve as the foundation for our menus, a mixture of tradition and ingenuity uniquely adapted for the cosmopolitan guest’s palate. Elegant and refined, yet comfortable and relaxed. Trained in Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, Chef Jonathan Mizukami blends French-influenced cuisine with fresh local flavors.*Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary needs at least 72 hrs in advance. Reservations require credit card & must be cancelled at least 48 hrs in advance.

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3. Assaggio Bistro - Kahala

4.6

Exceptional(651)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 11 times today

If you would like to make reservations after 5:30 please call us! Only the finest, freshest ingredients go into our richly flavored and award winning cuisine. Each delectable dish is prepared individually just before it is served, and not a moment sooner.

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4. House Without a Key

4.6

Exceptional(3595)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Waikiki

House Without A Key open nightly for dinner (reservations) and Sunset Cocktails (walk in basis) at our terrace with Hawaiian Entertainment.Breakfast Buffet from 7:00am - 10:30am. Lunch from 11:30am - 4:00pm. Cocktails and Dinner from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.House Without A Key is a distinctive open-air restaurant providing more casual fare and nightly Hawaiian music. It’s Halekulani’s gathering spot for informal meals and our signature Mai Tai.House Without A Key is happy to announce, The Waitiki 7 performing live in person May 24 & 25, 2024. One Show each day. This is a free show, Reservations are required, call 808.518.2019 to reserve your seats today. Food and Beverage offerings will be available for purchase. Show starts at 6:00pm both days. Guests are asked to arrive by 5:00pm.

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5. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

4.6

Exceptional(6566)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Waikiki

Booked 141 times today

Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener, located in Waikiki is an experience serving delicious dry-aged USDA prime steak and a wide variety of fresh seafood, genuine excellent service and beautifully designed private dining rooms. If you are planning a celebration or special event, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is the perfect destination. We can assist you in making any special arrangements you desire to make your gathering memorable. Go where dining is a luxurious and indulgent treat. The New York Times boasts, "The meat created was many wonderful things at once... Or in rapid succession... Crunchy, tender, smoky earthy... It inducted a kind of euphoria - and a stab of guilt. For great food, service, and an elegant setting come to Wolfgang's Steakhouse”.We serve Breakfast 7am-11am, Lunch 11am-3pm, and Dinner 11am-10pm every day. On Weekdays we offer Happy Hour from 3pm- 6:30pm. We do not accept reservations for Happy Hour, and seating is provided on a first come first serve basis.

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6. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5668)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 92 times today

THE MARIPOSA located on Level 3 of Neiman Marcus ALA MOANA greets you to a panoramic view of the Ala Moana Beach Park located directly across. Enjoy seating in our Dining Room, or on the Lanai. Mariposa Restaurant boasts a spectacular ocean view and extraordinary cuisine from Executive Chef Lance Kosaka. Find your favorite menu items plus new selections too. Open daily for Lunch: Sunday 11am - 4:30pm (last seating), Monday - Saturday 11am - 3:00pm (last seating)Our Sunset Lounge Menu is offered Thursday 5pm -7:30pm, Friday 5pm - 7:30pm & Saturday 5pm - 7:30pm (last seating) Enjoy a commanding view of the Friday Night Fireworks display from any seat in the Restaurant or on the Lanai. For your convenience, please enter from the Mariposa private entrance, ocean side Mall Level of Neiman Marcus. Hours may vary on Holidays -- please call for more information.

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7. Merriman's Honolulu

4.8

Exceptional(4120)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Honolulu

Booked 138 times today

A pioneer of the “Farm to Table” movement in Hawaii, Peter Merriman brings Hawaii Regional Cuisine to Ward Village in Honolulu. Reflecting Peter’s personal style, the restaurant combines the feel of a neighborhood bistro with hints of old Hawaii. Lively, urbane, and whimsical, Merriman’s Honolulu is not just for special occasions. It’s an everyday place for those who appreciate great food and warm, friendly service!Awards:- Honolulu Magazine, Best Oahu Restaurant, Gold- Honolulu Magazine, Best New Restaurant, Silver- Honolulu Magazine, Best Wine Program, Silver- Wine Enthusiast, 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2019- Hawaii Magazine, Best Farm to Table Restaurant-Hale Aina Award: Best Restaurant, Gold 2022All available reservations time slots are on OpenTable, we do accept walk-ins daily. Please arrive on time as we don't hold reserved tables for more than 15 min.Gift Cardshttps://merrimanshawaii.cardfoundry.com/giftcards.php

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8. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

4.6

Exceptional(2199)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 247 times today

Aloha, we are open daily from 7:00am to 11:00pm and are located on the waterfront of Waikiki Beach inside the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. We accept reservations & reserve a large amount of space for walk-ins. If your desired reservation is not available, please join our waitlist in person daily. Happy Hour is available daily from 3:30pm-5:00pm (excluding select holidays). Our chef driven concept is led by the classically trained, award winning chef, Peter Merriman. Peter is a culinary pioneer and one of the founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine. He has always been inspired by the people and products around him and this spirit has lead the movement to look at food in Hawaii in a new light. Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman embraces this passion! Each item on the menu demonstrates our commitment to craft and showcases high quality, socially conscious ingredients, creative preparations, and perfect execution.

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9. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(3947)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Honolulu

Booked 116 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.

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10. Orchids at Halekulani

4.8

Exceptional(6537)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Waikiki

Please when making reservations effective October 21, 2024, please call Halekulani Restaurant Reservations at 808.518.2019. Orchids is Halekulani’s casually elegant open air, oceanfront restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner amidst a myriad of exotic orchids. Innovative Italian culinary creations from Chef Testa are presented with the finest and freshest local ingredients. An oceanfront dining experienced, idyllic Waikiki setting. Orchids, Sunday Sparkling Brunch featuring New Chef's Action Stations, Chilled Seafood Bar, Omelets made to order, Sushi Bar, Prosecco & Sparkling Cider, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Creative Sweets and fresh baked goods from our Pastry Team, Effective March 3 Adults $118, Child $61. It is legendary and voted "Oahu's Best Brunch" by Honolulu Magazine, patrons and residents alike. Please inform us when making reservations of any allergy concerns. Our cancellation policy requires a two-day notification.

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LAWRENCE
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food, and service is excellent. My wife and I dined at Hoku's before and we decided to introduce them to the restaurant and their feedback was they haven't tasted food that great. Matter of fact one of our guest remarked that "...even the cruise ship don't have food this good." We'll be back.
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Hoku'sPrice: Very Expensive• Hawaii Regional Cuisine• Honolulu
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4.6
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Tatiana
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was excellent and the food was amazing. Was there for lunch with a large party. We started off with a chicken caesar salad and shrimp avocado salad. The chicken was moist and shrimp were perfectly seasoned. Most of us got the petite filet mignon. It was cooked perfectly, med rare, and was so soft. I had the garlic mash as a side, it had slivered garlic mixed in (super good) and the creamed spinach. A few others had the pesto pasta which they said was really good. Over all experience was great I definitely recommend trying them out.
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Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki BeachPrice: Very Expensive• American• Waikiki
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4.6
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Sam
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What a great experience! Kalaha Resort was beautiful, so we came early to walk around the grounds. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and it was so much fun to see the dolphins and walk along the beach to the small island. Dinner was superb: the food was excellent, and our waiter Eric was top-notch. I'd highly recommend Plumeria House restaurant. Sit outside if you can----it's such a romantic experience!
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Plumeria Beach HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.7
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Gwendolyn
Hawaii •121 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I love Assaggio Bistro. My favorite is the veal piccata with roasted potatoes. Thank you for my birthday dessert. Both entree and dessert were outstanding.
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Assaggio Bistro - KahalaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Honolulu
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4.6
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Rebecca
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Great food! Great service! Great dining location - the views are wonderful! The entertainment is a nice bonus!
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House Without a KeyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Waikiki
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4.6

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. Plumeria Beach House

2. Hoku's

3. Assaggio Bistro - Kahala

4. House Without a Key

5. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

6. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

7. Merriman's Honolulu

8. Monkeypod Kitchen - Waikiki

9. Ruscello - Nordstrom Ala Moana

10. Orchids at Halekulani

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