Best Seasonal Restaurants in Hawaii

This is the second time we have been to Nature for a special celebration and they completely outdo themselves every time. The service is phenomenal, the drinks were perfect and the food was absolutely delicious. If we could, we would eat here every day. They made my birthday so special last year and my husband’s birthday so special this year! I love that they have a menu that can accommodate both vegetarian/vegans and you wouldn’t even be able to tell it’s vegan!!!

Food was very good and it’s lovely sitting around the huge banyan tree. Our service was excellent! The 4 course menu was perfect!!

For the second week in a row, my wife and I were able to join the Hy's team for dinner. This time we were celebrating a birthday while vacationing in Waikiki. The request made for a specific table during the reservation, was kept, and I would like to extend a deep thank you for this! Atmosphere is of a dark mahogany steakhouse from back east. Wood fired cooking improves flavor of the high quality meats. Unlike other high end restaurants, Hys offers a starch and mixed veg option sides, included with meals. Requested a split wedge salad, which was fantastic and a perfect size. Table side prep, bananas foster always an excellent choice. Service was maybe 1 tick, less that what is typical at Hy's, felt like we/they missed keeping up with drink orders and water refill.

The best experience we had. Our server was kind and explained the entire menu to us, answered all our questions, engaged with our kids, made amazing food recommendations. Will definitely be back.

My wife and I were in Oahu and were looking for something special. Well folks, look no further than Umi by Chef Vikram Garg, located in the Halepuna, a boutique hotel in Waikiki. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed and seated at the exact time of our reservation. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed. After a long day of touring the island, we needed a refuge and this place was it. Five out of Five Stars on the ambiance. The staff was warm, friendly, and attentive. Five out of Five Stars for service and staff. You couldn’t ask for better service! Our sommelier was as knowledgeable about the wine that they served there as any you would find in New York, LA, or Chicago. The manager of the restaurant visited our table as well and was very helpful in guiding us through the menu. And oh, what a menu it is! And now. . . the food. If you are looking for burgers and fries, this is not your place. But, if you love food and consider yourself a foodie, Umi is definitely THE place for you. I haven’t experienced such an original and intriguing menu as Umi’s in a long time. For our first course, we tried the Ahi Tuna Crudo. It did not disappoint! The ahi was so fresh, enhanced by the daikon and cured lemon. Simple and perfect. For the second course, we had the foie gras gyoza. My wife and I both love foie gras. Neither of us had it presented to us as gyoza before. It was phenomenal. So good! I couldn’t recommend it any higher. For our main course, my wife had the scallops and prawns and I had the lobster. Both dishes were show-stoppers! So fresh and original. Elegant and sophisticated. It was dining at its finest. The only downside was that we were so full, we had no room for dessert! We will have to do that next time. I give Umi a five out of five stars for the food as well. If you appreciate the imagination and the skill it takes to prepare a quality dining experience, you won't be disappointed. Chef Vikram Garg is an artist!