It is not enough to visit Hawaii without tasting its delicious culinary richness. Thanks to the rich blend of different cultures that have been flowing into Hawaii, now it has one of the most diverse selections of culinary excellence.
No matter what kind of occasions you are planning, Hawaii has all kind of wonderful restaurants to cater for all your different tastes and needs. Below, you will find some of the restaurants that have received unanimous approval from many satisfied tourists.
Roy's Restaurants (Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Kauai): If you would like to try the refreshing taste of Hawaii regional cuisines, you should visit chef Roy Yamaguchi's famous chain of restaurants. No matter what your occasions are, you will feel comfortable dining here. Just make sure to order one of chef Roy's sensational signature dishes. I am sure that you will not regret it.
Alan Wong's Restaurant (Oahu): Chef Alan Wong has been considered as one of the masters of Hawaii regional cuisine for many years. Moreover, he manages to create the warm, cozy and welcoming sensations in his restaurant. No wonder, many of his visitors are repeat customers.
Sansei Restaurant & Sushi Bar (Oahu, Maui, Big Island): If you crave for some Japanese food, chef Kodama of Sansei Restaurant & Sushi Bar will serve you mouth-watering and refreshing sushis as well as Euro-Asian signature dishes. Many of the Japanese as well as European tourists flock to this fine restaurants all year long.
Nobu Waikiki (Oahu): This first class Japanese restaurant is owned by the acclaimed and innovative chef Nobu Matsuhisa. You will be surprised by the amazingly different yet wonderful dishes that this restaurant offers. If you are feeling adventurous and like to try new things, please make sure to visit this fine dining place.
Mama's Fish House (Maui): If you are looking for a comfortable place with local Hawaiian setting where you can enjoy freshly served seafood dishes, you will be delighted to visit Mama's Fish House. The combination of great food, wonderful ambiance and first class service have this restaurant one of the favorites among tourists.
Lahaina Grill (Maui): If you like perfection, then you will love Lahaina Grill. The combination of sophisticated dining room, first-class service and delicious culinary selections make this one of my all time favorites.
Haiilimaile General Store (Maui): If you like to dine in a sophisticated yet casual setting, you will be delighted to visit chef Bev Gannon's place. You will be greeted with warm welcome and delicious foods to satisfy all your appetites.
The Hualalai Grille (Big Island): This wonderful and sophisticated resort setting restaurant is owned none other by the great chef Alan Wong that I described earlier. You will enjoy the same great food and service as the one in Oahu, but with the addition of gorgeous setting that is perfect if you bring your loved one.
Beach House Restaurant (Kauai): One of Kauai's favorite as voted by the Honolulu magazine, this fine restaurant serves a magical combination of refreshing regional cuisine and cool tropical cocktails. The addition of the romantic oceanfront settings really make this one hard to forget.