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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 16 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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
MW Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "top-quality food and service." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" menu, highlighting dishes like the Miso Honey Glazed Butterfish and Mochi Crusted Kanpachi. Attentive staff and "amazing desserts" ensure a memorable visit. Despite a unique location, MW's culinary excellence shines, making it a "favorite" in Honolulu.

3,253 Reviews
  1. NotinIrvineAnymore

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting menu was excellent and beautiful. The pairings on point. The Mochi crusted Hawaiian Kanpachi was heavenly as was the highly inventive and unique brûlée: Lilikoi sorbet, custard. “Gummies,” Haupia tapioca, tropical fruits. A quirky location. Recommend.

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  2. Marc

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We should have gotten (or maybe remembered the servers name. Bald with a beard (sorry, this may sound rude, but i asked my date and couldn't figure out any other way to describe him). He did look clean and neat. Really good service very attentive. Food is good, and walking past luxury cars was a small bonus. We are definitely planning on going back. Highly recommend with friends and family.

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  3. Mae

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. There is attention to detail and the menu is creative. There’s entrees I’ve only seen at only MW and even more familiar entrees have very different starches and sides. We had a great time!

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  4. Molly

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extraordinary pacific rim cuisine and cocktails. Will be back!

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  5. Randy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard place to find, but so worth it. Best fish and desserts I had on my trip to Hawaii. Value was the best as well given the portion sizes, price and sides.

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  6. RICHARD

    VIP

    New York City

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Innovative cooking with layers and layers of flavor and elegant presentations. A warm and welcoming team made this a terrific experience.

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  7. Stacey

    VIP

    Hawaii

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to MW several times and it’s always excellent. We had drinks and wine, and shared a pupu, salad, vegetable side and two entrees. Wine pours are small at 5 oz but we’ll live with it. Will be back soon.

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  8. Omar

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate. Interesting location above a car dealership. Fantastic flavors, very simple dishes, that highlight quality produce, and unique combinations. On the pricier side for what you get but a fantastic meal nonetheless.

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  9. Makiko

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of my favorite restaurants and I need to visit there every time I’m in Honolulu. I love MW!

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  10. Kawehi

    Hawaii

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate our 27th anniversary and as expected, MW did not disappoint. We started off with the Calamansi spritzes, Caesar salad and dumplings. The lettuce was crispy and fresh and the flavors of the anchovies, dressing and croutons were amazing. My husband blew his mind over the flavor of his scallops and seafood rice. And he raved about my Kampachi. We ate every morsel. It was his first time to MW and he said it was possibly the best meal prep experience he's had. Our server was attentive, informative and gave us great recommendations. He was also relaxed and friendly and the entire staff anticipated our needs. I'm so glad the hostess told us what her favorite dessert was, the Strawberry Shave Ice. It's now my favorite too! We also ended the evening with the brûlée, coffee and the complimentary chocolate cake. We look forward to coming back! Thank you for making our 27th anniversary dinner such a perfect night. As we looked around the restaurant, it seemed all the other guests were smiling and happy as well. Mahalo nui, Kawehi and Corey Apo P.S. we also liked the furniture

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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 4.8 stars by 3253 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 16 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
  • 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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