Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Oahu

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Senia

4.9

4.9 (24)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

JosephVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Best resto in Honolulu. Food, service, atmosphere. Big city experience.

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Fête

4.8

4.8 (3793)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

2022 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef Northwest & Pacific.

Rooted in the local farm-to-table movement — a place where seasonality and culinary tradition are celebrated in tandem. One part Hawaii and one part Brooklyn. The atmosphere shares a brasserie feel with a laid-back island sensibility—a celebration and homage to all of our favorite things we enjoy eating and drinking.

Crafted with brick & reclaimed wood, our urban Hawaiian farmhouse features an open kitchen, lush plant wall, brick walls, and lots of natural light in a historic Chinatown building. The bar mixes classic and modern cocktails with artisanal flare with a well-curated wine list.

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Alfredo

Dined 1 day ago

Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. The vibe was a total great night.

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LA HIKI KITCHEN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort

4.8

4.8 (964)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Lâ Hiki Kitchen is inspired by the Hawaiian phrase “mai ka lâ hiki a ka lâ kau” – “from sunrise to sunset” – Lâ Hiki Kitchen is an inspired interpretation of American continental dining, infused with local influences, re-imagined with farm fresh ingredients and prepared by a world class chef. Cooking with heart and soul!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Always loved going here for any special occasions. Great service from Justin and the other staff. Can’t wait to come back !

Mahi ‘ai Table

4.6

4.6 (768)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Mahi'ai Table, Foodland's first full service farm-to-table restaurant.

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MyraVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We had Brussel Sprouts (superb), Fish and Chips (love the fries and fish was light and crispy), Kim Chee Rueben Sandwich with Tomato soup (tasty but I should have known it would be a little greasy), Pickled mango margarita (wonderful with a slice of pickled mango garnish), and Kulolo haupia sundae (love the haupia gelato and the mango compote...the kulolo was a little hard/chewy). I would try a different dessert next time. Overall...really liked the vibe in this restaurant. Very comfortable, staff is very friendly and great service. Definitely a repeater.

Arden Waikiki

4.7

4.7 (187)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Nestled in a sanctuary at the foot of Diamond Head in Waikiki, Arden invites you to discover the essence of Contemporary Hawaii Cuisine.

Culinary artisans Makoto Ono and Amanda Cheng welcome you into their world of edible expression where every moment is woven into a cherished memory.

Experience the allure of Arden, where every bite narrates a story and each visit feels like returning home.

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Kimberly

Dined 2 days ago

Arden does not disappoint! The furikake fries were so good. The hamachi sashimi with lilikoi and lamb lollipops were fantastic. My favorite dishes are the roasted hirabara carrots with goat cheese and the mushroom rice. The baked Hawaii for dessert was the perfect ending.

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Veranda - Moana Surfrider

4.8

4.8 (1090)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Our renowned Victorian tradition of “Afternoon Tea” under the historic banyan tree invites guests to indulge in a variety of tropical tea blends accompanied by a selection of delicious finger sandwiches, scones and delicate pastries.

Please Note we are a cashless restaurant. We only accept credit cards or room charges as form of payment. A 20% gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more and for parties of 5 or more that request split checks.
We kindly ask to refrain from balloon decorations to ensure the views for others are respected. Guests are welcome to bring their own cake/dessert for an additional fee of $7 per person.

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debbie

Dined 6 days ago

A must-do if you can! The menu and teas were perfect for our triple-birthday Sunday Tea! Daniel was the best server and very knowledgeable, attentive and generous! Highly recommend if you’re coming to Waikiki!!

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Butterfly Tea Time

Mariposa at Neiman Marcus - Ala Moana

4.7

4.7 (5662)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

KimVIP

Dined today

Dinner at Mariposa is always great! Great view, great food, great service. Bring your mainland guests here for one of the best restaurant views in Waikiki.

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4.7

4.7 (3618)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Full table service resumes 12/18/23!

Located in the heart of the Kaka'ako art district, Moku Kitchen is a chef-driven concept that brings Hawaii's rich upcountry farming and ranching heritage to downtown Honolulu's urban lifestyle. Our award winning cocktail program is ever-evolving, highlighted by the Monkeypod Mai Tai. We offer a wide variety of local craft beer and wines from small independent producers. Please go to mokukitchen.com for up to date menus and our daily live music calendar.

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glennVIP

Dined 4 days ago

It seems the menu should be expanded somewhat maybe a few more entrees There were four of us and none of us were interested in any of the desserts

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4.7

4.7 (1366)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

A Hawaiian Sense of Plate

If there are no reservations available at your desired time, understand that we hold our patio seating, communal table, and bar stools for walk-in customers only. Please call to reserve parties larger than 8 guests. We are open to walk-ins only for Happy Hour ("Pau Work") from 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Saturday and offer a pupu menu and drink specials.

Hang Loose at The Hen

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Scott

Dined 3 days ago

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our family style dinner. Really delicious and excellent service.

et al.

4.6

4.6 (1432)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Honolulu

About the restaurant

et al. is a new full-service restaurant, bar and neighborhood eatery offering an imaginative menu of multi-regional dishes drawing inspiration from local produce and ingredients at the peak of seasonal flavor.

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Carl

Dined 4 days ago

The Service we received at Et. Al. was truly spectacular---and we even got some pro-bono chocolate cookies at the end of our lunch. Superb Restaurant!!!!

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