Best Fun Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

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1. Fête

4.8

Exceptional(3795)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 67 times today

Fête is a blast. It's got a lively vibe and the food is out of this world, as one reviewer put it: 'Mind blowingly delicious... every dish a sumptuous... pleasure.' The restaurant is a celebration of food and drink, and the staff is supercool, as another reviewer noted. They're passionate about food and drink, making every experience a fun one. The menu is a 'delightful jamboree of contemporary flair' and the cocktails are 'artisanal' and 'awesome'. Overall, it's a fantastic place for a great night out.

2. Yours Truly

4.5

Awesome(51)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to the must visit cocktail bar in the Downtown and Chinatown neighborhoods serving locals and travelers alike. Yours Truly features a menu of adventurous craft cocktails, beer, & wine poured in a dramatic, stylish space with a lively vibe and always welcoming atmosphere. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and never pretentious. Immerse yourself in an environment of rich velvet green fabrics, plush leather seating, and vintage post boxes, all reimagined to become Honolulu's best bar. Hidden within Yours Truly, for the #IYKYK crowd, are some special surprises. The Yours Truly experience comes to life with guest artist performances, comedy nights, sketch culture doodle pads, temporary tattoos, karaoke, and an interactive A.I. photo booth, all affording guests an evening of truly unique and memorable wonderment in tribute to the Hawaiiana exotica era. Enjoy an evening of laughter, drinks, entertainment, and intrigue at Yours Truly cocktail bar.

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3. The Pig and the Lady

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4.8

Exceptional(1584)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Downtown

Booked 35 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.

4. Senia

4.9

Exceptional(26)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Honolulu

Booked 8 times today

Senia invites you to share well-crafted drinks and delicious food in a comfortable, convivial environment. We celebrate Hawaii’s abundance of beautiful ingredients and showcase the delectable results of diverse cultures and multi-discipline culinary training coming together.Senia's founding Chef/Owner, Anthony Rush, has decades of culinary experience at the two and three Michelin-star level. Chef Rush applies his abundant and extraordinary talents to two different menus. Our à la carte menu highlights refined casual dishes, making Senia a great neighborhood restaurant. Our tasting menu, offered on Friday and Saturday nights at our Chefs’ Counter, is an exclusive and beautiful gastronomic experience that highlights incredible ingredients and exceptional technique. Senia’s name is a play on the word “xenia”, the ancient Greek ideology of hospitality where strangers and friends alike were treated with the same regard. It is in that spirit that we welcome you to join us.

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5. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

4.7

Exceptional(733)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Honolulu

Booked 22 times today

Using traditional Hakata Yakitori cooking techniques passed down through generations, our skilled chefs grill Hawaii's natural ingredients to perfection. We are committed to sourcing the very finest ingredients from Hawaii's many talented farmers, fisherman, and purveyors. A wide range of beer, wine, nihonshu (sake), shochu, chuhai and highballs are available to complement our Yakitori.Kick back, relax and have a great time at Yakitori Hachibei!PRECAUTIONSWe directly contact all diners to confirm reservations. Please be sure your OpenTable Profile telephone number and e-mail are up-to-date. Our dining time window is 1.45 hours per reservation (which begins at the time of the reservation and not the time of arrival).Open 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last seating at 9:00p.m.)

6. Lucky Belly

4.7

Exceptional(450)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Honolulu

Booked 10 times today

Thank you for choosing Lucky Belly! We are located in the heart of Chinatown's art district. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. We are mostly known for our ramen, which is comprised of a tonkotsu and miso based broth. We have a vast selection of delicious sake to choose from and pair with your meal as well as handcrafted cocktails from our bartenders. See you in soon!

7. Giovedi

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Honolulu

Booked 12 times today

Giovedi, helmed by Chef Bao Tran, offers a seamless fusion of Italian culinary technique and pan-Asian flavors. The lively atmosphere of our dining room inside infuses energy into every meal, while the charming patio offers a tranquil escape in the heart of Chinatown, Honolulu. Indulge in our Prosciutto San Daniele, featuring sliced prosciutto paired with a sesame donut—a playful nod to both gnocco fritto and bánh tiêu—served with giardiniera pickles. This creative fusion showcases how our cuisine harmoniously combines familiar flavors, blending tradition with originality. At Giovedi, we provide more than just a meal—it’s an experience. With a welcoming ambiance, thoughtful service, and creative cocktails, we ensure every guest feels like part of our Thursday night dinners in our home that inspired it all.

8. Podmore

4.8

Exceptional(27)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Honolulu

Booked 7 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.

9. O'Kims

4.5

Awesome(99)

Price: Moderate

• Korean • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

O'Kims, selected as Yelp "#58 of Top 100 US Restaurants 2024," is a casual restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Known for its delicious, fresh, and expertly prepared food, with a unique Korean-Fusion/farm-to-table variety of dishes, drinks, desserts, and appetizers at affordable prices.

10. Livestock Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(956)

Price: Expensive

• American • Honolulu

Booked 19 times today

Livestock Tavern is a seasonal restaurant and whiskey bar that is located in the Chinatown District of Honolulu. The menu that is served is full of variety. We pride ourselves with having an extensive whiskey & wine list perfect for any occasion. We accept reservations and walk-ins. For large reservations of 6 or more, one tab is required and automatic gratuity is added. For large reservations of 12 or more, a preset menu is required.

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JasonVIP
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Partook in the Prix Fix Chef's Menu at Senia and we were amazed. We have been to Senia numerous times before for the a la carte menu, but the Chef's counter really took the meal to the next level. Topped off with the most beautiful Beef Wellington I've have ever seen, the meal was comforting, yet full of whimsy.
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SeniaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.9
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Kirby
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This restaurant is on every best restaurants in Honolulu list, so I felt compelled to try it. Dinner on a Wednesday night and they were fully booked. We had appetizers, cocktails, entrees and desserts. Everything was great or excellent. My only quibble is that the rice noodles in the Pho 75 were too soft. We enjoyed the food and experience so much we are returning to try the lunch menu. Restaurant is vibrant and energetic. Great for socializing and conversation. I can confidently recommend this restaurant.
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The Pig and the LadyPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Downtown
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4.8
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Michael
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely one of the best meals I’ve had on the island so far. Lifelong food enthusiast who has traveled all over the world for the best food. This was certainly one of the better meals I’ve ever had, clearly the best on the island so far. The atmosphere is incredibly casual for this level of food. And almost all of the servers were exceptional.
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FêtePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Honolulu
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4.8
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Genevieve
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
So fun! We went for the Christmas pop-up and will be back for the regular seating as well. Delicious food, amazing drinks and super sweet staff.
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Yours TrulyPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
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4.5
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StaceyVIP
Hawaii •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
Excellent surprise on Hotel Street. We usually default to FETE before a Hawaii Theatre show but Hachibei is now our go to. Food was quite excellent. Definitely worth going to.
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Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown HawaiiPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Honolulu
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4.7

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140 restaurants available nearby

1. Fête

2. Yours Truly

3. The Pig and the Lady

4. Senia

5. Yakitori Hachibei - Chinatown Hawaii

6. Lucky Belly

7. Giovedi

8. Podmore

9. O'Kims

10. Livestock Tavern

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