Best Lunch Restaurants in Kailua

56 restaurants available nearby

1. The Boardroom

4.1

Excellent(272)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Kailua

Booked 11 times today

Kailua’s first locally inspired libation bar and restaurant. Our specialty cocktails are individually crafted with house-made infusions and Hawaiian-grown ingredients from local farmers, distillers, and producers. Executive Chef Terrie Williams put out a seasonal farm-to-table dinner menu that combines culinary tradition and local inspiration. Open for dinner only Weds - Sunday we are delighted for you to experience the diverse flavors our menu offers. We feature both indoor and outdoor dining on our patio and live music in our beer garden Weds - Saturday evenings. The restaurant only features 50 seats so whether your sitting inside on the famous wave bench or outdoors in "uncle bobby's booth" you're bound to have a wonderful experience

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2. Plumeria Beach House

4.6

Exceptional(3987)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 61 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.

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3. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

Exceptional(5675)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 101 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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4. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

4.5

Awesome(6587)

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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5. House Without a Key

4.6

Exceptional(3598)

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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6. Orchids at Halekulani

4.8

Exceptional(6539)

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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7. The Pig and the Lady

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4.8

Exceptional(1591)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

From it’s humble beginnings as a pop-up restaurant, to a farmer"s market stand and now a successful brick-and-mortar eatery, The Pig and the Lady, led by twice-nominated James Beard semifinalist Chef Andrew Le (with help from his family including his mother, Mama Le), cook up what is essentially the family meal in the truest sense -- Exposing Honolulu diners a cross-section of cuisine that has Vietnamese origins, but is eclectic and daring.Chef Le and his team have developed a modern, fresh take on traditional Southeast Asian food, utilizing local products -- serving their famous banh mi and pho, along with new favorites. Le is the one of the few chefs cooking contemporary food built on Southeast Asian flavors that has garnered rave reviews -- a foundation built on delicious memories first introduced by his mother. They are open Monday through Saturday, serving lunch and dinner. You can also still find them at the Farmer’s Markets at Blaisdell, Kailua and KCC.

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8. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

4.7

Exceptional(1722)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Waikiki

Booked 26 times today

Providing our customers with fresh, high-quality sushi at reasonable price and impressing service. We take great pride in presenting the Katsumidori experience.[活 Katsu] mean 'Encouragement', 'Fresh’, 'Active', and 'Living' which is our company's philosophy.We offer comfortable dining space for our guests. Modern Japanese style. Cool sushi Bar. Casual fine dining.In order to accommodate as many customers as possible, we operate a 90-minute meal time system for both lunch and dinner.Also, if you would like to seat at the sushi bar, please call the restaurant directly to make a reservation.Reservations from Open Table will automatically be reserved for table seats only.「新鮮で質の高い寿司を手頃な価格で多くの人に味わっていただき気持ちの良いサービスでお客様に感動を提供します」私たちは、常に進化し続けることをプライドにしています。「活」という漢字の意味は「活気」、「新鮮」、「アクティブ」そして、我々の企業理念を示しています.モダンな日本スタイル, そして、ハワイ初のユニークなオーダーシステムのお洒落なお店です。出来るだけ多くのお客様にお越し頂ける様に、ランチ、ディナー共に、９０分制のお食事時間とさせて頂いておりますので、御了承下さい。又、寿司バー御希望の方は、お店に直接ご予約のお電話を下さい。オープンテーブルからの予約は自動的にテーブル席のみの御予約となります。

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9. Hula Grill - Waikiki

4.7

Exceptional(6634)

Price: Expensive

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 140 times today

We are open for open-air dining, takeout, and curbside pickup. Visit hulagrillwaikiki.com to view our menus or place an online order!Immerse yourself in the chef-driven aloha of Hula Grill Waikiki. Located just above Duke’s in the Outrigger Hotel, you’ll find the perfect spot to savor a moment above the hustle and bustle of Waikiki with the best restaurant view of Diamond Head in a relaxing and authentic atmosphere. Sourced from local fishermen, farmers, and ranchers, you’ll enjoy line-caught fresh fish, Oahu grown produce, and all-natural meats served with the spirit of aloha.

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10. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Waikiki, HI

4.8

Exceptional(6318)

Price: Moderate

• Hawaii Regional Cuisine • Waikiki

Booked 121 times today

Aloha! Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and excellent food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life.During current capacity restrictions we are operating on Walk-In basis. For any seating requests or accommodations, please call the restaurant 808.923.8785.Mahalo

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Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is my spouses first time to Hawaii. With it being Christmas Eve we were related to know we could still make last minute reservations for dinner after our other activity was interrupted by another guests personal emergency. Although it was “late” the staff was absolutely wonderful and service was quit and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend dining her with your family or for a special occasion. I would suggest that “on the 3rd” floor be added to the directions or information on all platforms.
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Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki BeachPrice: Very Expensive• American• Waikiki
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4.5
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TimothyVIP
Hawaii •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always enjoy dining at the Kahala Resorts restaurants. The food and service are always excellent. My family especially enjoyed the Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet this year. Dining at a later time turned out to be a blessing since we arrived at the tail end of the dinner rush. After dinner, the lobby was practically empty so taking pictures was easy.
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Plumeria Beach HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.6
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Sharon Ann
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was our first time at Mariposa and we loved it! We had the Pan Scallops, Laksa Curry, and Salmon Ochasuke and we were more than pleased with our selections. I had the Haleakala nonalcoholic drink that was such a treat as were the popovers with strawberry butter. For dessert we had Mango Cheesecake and Kona Coffee Gelato. The staff were so nice and attentive and made our first visit a wonderful experience! We are returning!!
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Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala MoanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.7
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JackVIP
Los Angeles •68 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great service. Delicious food. And the music and hula dancing was great
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House Without a KeyPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Waikiki
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4.6
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Nicole
Greater Boston •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Chef Terry is lovely and her food delicious. Only disappointment was with server taking so long to get our entree order we missed out on the chicken (which was ordered out of existence, though we were seated right at opening). He also forgot my husband’s drink order. Mocktails were tasty!
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The BoardroomPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Kailua
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4.1

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56 restaurants available nearby

1. The Boardroom

2. Plumeria Beach House

3. Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4. Wolfgang's Steak House - Waikiki Beach

5. House Without a Key

6. Orchids at Halekulani

7. The Pig and the Lady

8. Katsumidori Sushi Tokyo

9. Hula Grill - Waikiki

10. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Waikiki, HI

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