Beachdude Posted April 19, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Aloha All Sally and I are arriving a day early before the cruise to enjoy Honolulu. We are staying at the Disney resort, but we are open to suggestions to a good Honolulu dinner somewhere else on the island. What is your favorite? Hahalo Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamloops50 Posted April 19, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Some of the best food we ate in Hawaii is the little restaurants where the locals eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcfoxy Posted April 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Aloha All Sally and I are arriving a day early before the cruise to enjoy Honolulu. We are staying at the Disney resort, but we are open to suggestions to a good Honolulu dinner somewhere else on the island. What is your favorite? Hahalo Burt Funky little hole-in-the-wall called Local Boy's (on Democrat St. on the way to/from the airport but closes about 2 p.m., great for lunch...good Yelp reviews but mostly unknown to tourists) Fancy schmancy splurge meal, closer to where you are staying, Roy's Hawai'i Kai, get there early, around 5 or 5:30, romantic sunset views and wonderful service and cuisine. DH who doesn't do finned fin, was in hog heaven with either the short ribs or steak while I adored each and every morsel put forth. We had a chance to meet the Chef/Owner, very personable. Happy Hour and apps, again same time of day (called Pau Hana in the Islands, literally stop work), if more on a budget. If money not an issue and in Waikiki, Hy's Steakhouse is where locals go for their own celebratory meals ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRH SR Posted April 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2013 For a sophisticated cocktail hour and outdoor dinner , I would recommend the Halekulani hotel . The outdoor lounge called "House without a Key" is where you can watch the sunset and listen to a live Hawaiian sound trio and hula dancer . On Tuesdays and Thursdays they have a bbq dinner roasted over Hawaii's native kiawe wood . For a 5 star dinner and impeccable service , La Mer is outstanding .Overlooking the ocean the views are sublime .Food menus are a gastronomic sensation .This is the only 5 star rated restaurant in Honolulu . http://www.halekulani.com/living/dining/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcl410 Posted April 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Burt (and Sally) - Are you just spending the one night at the Disney resort? What time does your plane land? Your body clock will be 4 or 5 hours ahead of the local time. (7pm will feel like 11pm in the winter and midnight in the summer.) In addition, it's about a 45 minute drive each way to Waikiki. That being said, I did a little research and found that there is now a Roy's in Ko O'lina. I haven't eaten at that one, but the food and atmosphere was Great at the Hawaii Kai locaton. ( http://royshawaii.com/) If you're thinking of doing a luau, the Paradise Cove luau is just down the street from your hotel. When I go there, I spend a little extra for the deluxe package, which gets you closer to the stage show, and table service versus going up to the buffet line. (The food's the same.) Aloha, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles99 Posted April 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 20, 2013 For a 5 star dinner and impeccable service , La Mer is outstanding .Overlooking the ocean the views are sublime .Food menus are a gastronomic sensation .This is the only 5 star rated restaurant in Honolulu . http://www.halekulani.com/living/dining/ We have reservations at La Mer on May 3rd - CANNOT wait! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRH SR Posted April 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Well you have very good taste if you're dining at La Mer . I have dined there about 5 or 6 times and it is always very memorable . They have a new aperitif bar before your enter the dining room with some fabulously creative drinks . You can hear the Hawaii music from " House without a key" . Another hidden gem is John Dominos , they ripped down the old place and have built a new building . This restaurant is famous for seafood and the view is spectacular looking towards Diamond Head http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/Biting-Commentary/September-2012/The-new-John-Dominis-53-By-The-Sea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted April 27, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Burt (and Sally) - Are you just spending the one night at the Disney resort? What time does your plane land? Your body clock will be 4 or 5 hours ahead of the local time. (7pm will feel like 11pm in the winter and midnight in the summer.) In addition, it's about a 45 minute drive each way to Waikiki. That being said, I did a little research and found that there is now a Roy's in Ko O'lina. I haven't eaten at that one, but the food and atmosphere was Great at the Hawaii Kai locaton. ( http://royshawaii.com/) If you're thinking of doing a luau, the Paradise Cove luau is just down the street from your hotel. When I go there, I spend a little extra for the deluxe package, which gets you closer to the stage show, and table service versus going up to the buffet line. (The food's the same.) Aloha, John John is so correct. Disney's Aulani is "really" far out from town, especially with the time difference. Are you planning on checking in and then driving back to town? What time do you arrive? Roy's has a great Happy Hour and prices are very good. If you are planning on dining in town then making the drive out to Ko O'lina after the rush hour traffic, I would either enjoy sunset at Halekulani or dine at the Side Street Inn in Kapahulu (outside of Waikiki). Renee (displace local girl) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzG Posted May 29, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2013 We really enjoyed the dinner buffet at the restaurant in Disney. It was a bit pricy but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Posted May 30, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The new restaurant in John Dominis' old spot is called "53 by the Sea." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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