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MW Restaurant, Honolulu, HI
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MW Restaurant

$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Discover the vibrant flavors of Hawaii at MW Restaurant, where renowned chefs Wade Ueoka and Michelle Karr-Ueoka showcase their passion for local cuisine. Now on the 2nd floor of the Velocity Honolulu Building, our new location offers a refined yet casual dining experience that celebrates Hawaii’s rich culinary heritage.

Conveniently located across from the Blaisdell Center, use “Velocity Honolulu” or “888 Kapiolani Blvd” for accurate directions. Valet parking is available at the entrance from Kapiolani Blvd up the ramp; avoid parking in the MW Valet-only stall on the ground level as it is subject to towing.

Join us to savor exquisite regional dishes and delectable desserts that have made MW Restaurant a cornerstone of Hawaii’s culinary scene. Visit https://mwrestaurant.com/ to place your order or learn more.

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Executive chef: Wade Ueoka & Michelle Karr-Ueoka

From the OpenTable editors: Wife-and-husband team Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka trained in MICHELIN-Starred kitchens from Napa to NYC before returning home to open what Eater calls one of the most essential restaurants in Honolulu. The airy, second-floor space has a big, bustling dining room for Hawaiian comforts like the signature mochi-crusted kampachi and wagyu beef sliders on housemade mochi buns. Save room for Karr-Ueoka's award-winning desserts, such as a gussied-up mango shave ice.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Dessert
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 955-6505 ext. 2
  • Website
    http://mwrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    MW Restaurant is available for catering events. <br />Please visit our website at, www.mwrestaurant.com and click on the 'Private Dining and Catering' tab to fill out our event form. Our catering manager will be in touch with more information and our available menus.<br /><br />Thank you for your interest.
  • Private party facilities
    MW Restaurant offers a casual, simplistic dining atmosphere, conveniently located near Ala Moana Shopping Center between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu. The restaurant features Hawaii Regional Cuisine, accompanied by exquisite desserts and a diverse wine, spirits and beverage list.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (808) 955-6505
  • Location
    888 Kapiolani Boulevard, Commercial Unit #201, Honolulu, HI 96813
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. and Ward Ave.
  • Parking details
    A limited number of self-park stalls are available on premise.
  • Public transit
    Located on 2nd Floor in Velocity Honolulu Building. Use "Velocity Honolulu" or enter in "888 Kapiolani Blvd" as destination location for Uber or Lyft. DO NOT enter MW Restaurant in Uber or Lyft, because we have been having issues with guests being dropped at our old location. Drop off and entrance to the restaurant and valet parking is from Kapiolani Blvd make a right at the Mercedes Benz sign and go straight down to the end of the lane and then turn up the ramp. Parking on the ground level in the MW Valet only stall is prohibited and subject to be towed away at the owner expense.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,232 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MW Restaurant offers a unique dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service" in an unconventional location. Guests rave about the butterfish and mochi crusted Kona kampachi, while desserts like the mango shave ice are a hit. Despite occasional noise and location challenges, the inventive menu and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" for special occasions.

3,232 Reviews

  1. Ron

    VIP

    Calgary

    54 reviews

    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally one of the best meals I’ve had on island. But plain paper menu in an upscale eatery? Definitely in need of a new printer. Some better quality bond of paper? A bit concerning as a first impression. I will return.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food is great, staff is great that's why we go their to dine a lot

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  3. heather

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was exceptional and prepared. She knew my allergies and spoke to the best dishes or drinks. She let us know about an unlisted kids menu for our little ones. She was attentive and available. Thanks Alyssa!

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  4. Jason

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall food (scallops, dumplings, kampachi, banana cream pie, chocolate dessert, were all good. The braised prime rib was too salty. There was some confusion with the reservation: On Opentable the reservation went fine. However when it came time to go to dinner, I noticed MW's website said they were closed on Sundays, including their answering machine. I could not cancel the reservation on Opentable because Opentable defaults you having to call the restaurant. Also MW charges a fee for missed reservations. And since I was unable to cancel on OpenTable, OpenTable wouldnt let me make a reservation anywhere else, which is rather harrowing as I was trying to find a Plan B for someone's birthday dinner that was about to happen in 30 minutes. Eventually I got through to the restaurant by using the "Leave a message" option on the restaurants answering machine (which isn't the obvious option I would have selected given I was 30 minutes away from the reservation), and someone picked up the phone and was able to clarify that MW is normally closed on Sundays except the particular Sunday I made the reservation. I explained the situation to the person who seemed rather blasé about the whole thing.

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  5. Lance

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still one of the best spots in Honolulu. Every dish from appetizer to dessert is perfectly on point and the service is friendly and helpful without being over your shoulder all the time. Even the portion sizes were perfect, not too much, but more than enough to fill us up. Thank you MW for the great holiday dinner!

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Hawaii

    109 reviews

    4.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    One of the best restaurants in Honolulu. The menu is exciting and innovative and everything tastes as good as it sounds and looks. The pork hash dumplings in an aromatic broth and the fresh ahi and avocado appetizers are highlights. Both were outstanding. The mahi was perfectly cooked and the short ribs and pork chops were full of taste. Portions are generous enough to share after a round of appetizers. No one goes away hungry at MW. Last but not least, Michelle's desserts are amazing confections.

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  7. Sara

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing! What a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday.

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  8. Jason

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My second visit for dinner at MW and thoroughly enjoyed dining there again . A convenient place for fine dining and a nicely varied menu.

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  9. chris

    VIP

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The noise was unbelievable, we couldn’t carry on a conversation across our table. The only reason we would not go back nor recommend this. Emily was a wonderful server. The food was spectacular, each course was delicious!

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  10. Michelle

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a very busy night. There was also a large party outside of the restaurant. However, we sat at our table for 17 minutes, with only a glass of water and a menu. My husband ended up walking to the bar to get us some cocktails. Finally the server came, and thanked us for our patience. It seemed chaotic in the restaurant. However, the food was great.

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FAQs

MW Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 955-6505 ext. 2.

MW Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3232 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for MW Restaurant

888 Kapiolani Boulevard, Commercial Unit #201, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kapiolani Blvd. and Ward Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Dessert
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    A limited number of self-park stalls are available on premise.
  • Public transit
    Located on 2nd Floor in Velocity Honolulu Building. Use "Velocity Honolulu" or enter in "888 Kapiolani Blvd" as destination location for Uber or Lyft. DO NOT enter MW Restaurant in Uber or Lyft, because we have been having issues with guests being dropped at our old location. Drop off and entrance to the restaurant and valet parking is from Kapiolani Blvd make a right at the Mercedes Benz sign and go straight down to the end of the lane and then turn up the ramp. Parking on the ground level in the MW Valet only stall is prohibited and subject to be towed away at the owner expense.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://mwrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 955-6505 ext. 2
  • Catering
    MW Restaurant is available for catering events. <br />Please visit our website at, www.mwrestaurant.com and click on the 'Private Dining and Catering' tab to fill out our event form. Our catering manager will be in touch with more information and our available menus.<br /><br />Thank you for your interest.
  • Private party facilities
    MW Restaurant offers a casual, simplistic dining atmosphere, conveniently located near Ala Moana Shopping Center between Waikiki and Downtown Honolulu. The restaurant features Hawaii Regional Cuisine, accompanied by exquisite desserts and a diverse wine, spirits and beverage list.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Coordinator: (808) 955-6505

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