10 Best Restaurants in Honolulu, HI

Looking for your next favorite meal in Honolulu? Our BR Score™ ranks the top restaurants by food, service, and value – so you always eat well.

Tempura Ichika

BR ranked best restaurant in Honolulu, HI: Michelin-level tempura omakase in an intimate, eight-seat setting—each crisp, precise piece highlights seasonal seafood and impeccable service.

The Pig & The Lady

Inventive Vietnamese fusion—famous pho-dip sandwich, vibrant flavors, casual Chinatown digs with friendly hospitality.

Bar Leather Apron

Sophisticated six-seat cocktail bar featuring craft drinks, whiskey expertise, and elegant, personalized service.

Fête

Farm-driven New American fusion—think Korean chicken sandwich, fresh local fish in an artful but relaxed Chinatown spot.

Sushi ii

Cozy Keeaumoku sushi bar with fresh fish, thoughtful nigiri and cooked dishes—serene atmosphere, expert craft.

MW Restaurant

Chef-couple’s refined Hawaii-regional menus—mochi-crusted opakapaka, tropical brûlée—served in an airy, welcoming dining room.

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Honolulu institution since 1946—soulful laulau, kalua pig, poi, pipekaula in a cozy, no-frills family setting.

Highway Inn Kaka‘ako

Bright local café offering traditional dishes like loco moco, laulau and poke bowls in a friendly, casual setting.

Artizen by MW

Casual downtown offshoot serving savory bentos and lush coconut chocolate cakes—quick gourmet bites with charm.

Hy’s Steak House

Elegant old-school steakhouse by the sea—prime cuts, tableside service, and a warm, library-inspired ambiance that feels timeless.