Oahu's BEST 10 Recommended Dinners

Oahu, Hawaii's most popular resort island

Many people think of Hawaii when they think of international travel.

Oahu, one of the most popular islands in Hawaii, is a resort destination with an extremely outstanding environment and scenery.

Oahu is home to the metropolis of Honolulu, and the surrounding towns such as Haleiwa, Kailua, and Ko Olina are also rich in character.

It is a land of great enjoyment any time of year you visit.

In this issue, we will provide information on luxury dinners on the island of Oahu that you should visit during your special trip abroad, in a ranking format!

 

What is Oahu like?

Now, let's first get to know Oahu.

Oahu is part of the Hawaiian Islands, which consist of 130 islands, 8 of which are inhabited, with an area of 1,545 square kilometers and a population of approximately 980,000, making it a fairly large community for an island.

Although far from the continental United States, the Hawaiian Islands and the island of Oahu are part of the United States.

The streets also have a strong American flavor, but in addition, the unique atmosphere of the Kingdom of Hawaii, which existed until 1893, can still be seen throughout the city.

Hawaiian words such as aloha, mahalo, and ohana remain part of the culture on Oahu, and are used in many small greetings, store names, and proper nouns.

 

How to get to Oahu

Since Oahu is an island floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, travel by air is inevitable.

The gateway to Oahu is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu Airport.

There are direct flights here from Tokyo and several large regional cities, including Narita, Haneda, Central Japan International, Kansai, Fukuoka, and New Chitose airports.

The estimated time required is about 7 hours on the way there and 9 hours on the way back, taking a little longer due to the jet stream.

The time difference is approximately 19 hours, so please schedule your time accordingly.

 

Attractions of Oahu

Oahu's attractions are as diverse and varied as its reputation as the world's best resort destination.

One such factor that has the most positive impact on the entire island is the mild climate that envelops the entire land.

The average annual temperature on Oahu is 24 degrees Celsius, just one degree closer to a summer day.

Moreover, even in January, which is supposed to be the coldest month of the year, the average maximum temperature is 25°C in many years.

People from all over the world come to Oahu to enjoy the amazing environment, where they can wear short sleeves even in the middle of winter.

Even disregarding the various other conditions, Oahu is in great demand as a winter resort alone.

 

Beautiful beaches and vast wilderness

Such warmth beautifully colors the ocean and beaches of Oahu.

The warmth of the ocean is directly related to the formation of an environment in which coral reefs and tropical fish can live comfortably, and corals purify the ocean by photosynthesizing in the water through their biology.

A favorable cycle has been created in which coral cleans the ocean where coral can live, and this is what gives Oahu's ocean its blue color and clarity.

The contrast between the whiteness of the sandy beach and the blue of the ocean is artistic.

The value of Oahu and Hawaii as a tourist resource is immeasurable, as some artists have gained international acclaim by painting only the ocean.

In addition, Oahu has many natural landscapes, such as Diamond Head and Manoa Valley.

One of the great advantages of Oahu is that wherever you look, you will see beautiful locations.

 

One of the world's leading resorts

The island of Oahu, with its outstanding environment and scenery, attracts people from all over the world every year.

In a typical year, more than 10 million tourists visit the region, and the accommodations and tourist services to welcome them are of a very high level of sophistication.

In particular, the resort hotels clustered along the beach around Waikiki Beach are some of the world's best known.

Other features include various tourist services such as tours and activities, all with a spirit of hospitality to welcome people from all over the world.

 

Shopping and restaurants are also recommended

And shopping and dining are considered the major pleasures of sightseeing on Oahu.

There are too many large shopping centers and other facilities to count on the fingers of both hands, including Kalakaua Avenue in the heart of Waikiki and throughout the island of Oahu.

Ala Moana Center, International Marketplace, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, and other unique and attractive facilities.

The shopping environment is so diverse that even a long stay is not enough to fully appreciate it, and you are guaranteed to enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing experience just by visiting each one in turn.

Gourmet food is also available, ranging from fast food to sumptuous meals and even sweets, with a rich and varied lineup.

 

Enjoy dinner on Oahu!

So we decided to make dinner on Oahu the theme of this year's event.

A solid dinner on an overseas trip can be quite pricey.

That's why you don't want to make a mistake at an important dinner that is limited in number, do you?

I will introduce below a dinner that is sure to be delicious and not to be missed.

 

Oahu's BEST 10 recommended dinners

Check out our ranking of dinners on Oahu.

We will be reporting on the top 10 in a countdown format, so please take a look!

 

No. 10: Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu

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No. 10 is Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu!

This restaurant has been established in several places in Japan, so perhaps you have seen it before.

As the name "Hard Rock Cafe" suggests, the atmosphere is full of rock music and live performances inside the restaurant.

The quality and quantity of the menu, served in American style, is perfect for an evening dinner on Oahu!

 

Recommendations

Many visitors to Hard Rock Cafe order the signature Original Legendary Burger.

With a half-pound patty and a large amount of ingredients such as bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions, lettuce, and tomatoes, the burger is a visual delight just to look at.

The juices and umami will fill your mouth as you bite into this dish, which is sure to bring a smile to your face.

The Honolulu store's limited menu is also available, so even those who have been there before in Japan are sure to enjoy it!

 

Store Information

Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Business hours are from 8:00 to 23:00, with slightly longer hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 to 24:00.

 

Access

Located on the corner of Kalakaua Avenue, the main street of Waikiki, it is very accessible.

It is centrally located near Waikiki Beach, so it is easily accessible from Waikiki by any means of transportation from any direction.

 

No. 9: Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Next in ninth place is Ruth's Chris, famous for its excellent steaks!

The restaurant is very popular among Japanese and has even appeared on Japanese television as a celebrity restaurant.

You can enjoy steaks made from prime beef, the highest quality American beef, further aged and carefully grilled.

 

Recommendations

Aged meat is a technique that has become mainstream in Japan's high-end restaurants, but it requires specialized equipment and advanced techniques to maintain the proper conditions.

Ruth's Chris meets all of these requirements perfectly, and you will be able to taste the exquisite meaty flavor.

And although the price range at Ruth's Chris is relatively upscale, it is a great place to go in casual fashion without worrying about the dress code.

The restaurant has a chic, adult atmosphere, and you can enjoy dinner in a wonderful space that is well worth the price.

 

Store Information

Loose Chris hours are divided between weekdays and weekends.

Weekday dinner hours are from 5:30 to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday dinner hours are from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Keep in mind that the restaurant closes a little earlier on weekends.

 

Access

Loose's Chris is located alongside Waikiki Beach Walk, a shopping center right on Waikiki Beach.

Located on Lewers Street, one turn from Kalakaua Street where Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is located, this location is also very accessible.

 

No. 8: Aloha Steak House

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Following in eighth place is Aloha Steak House, where steak is again the star of the show!

The restaurant's sleek design gives it a modern feel, but it is relaxed and casual, making it a great place to hang out and have fun with family and friends.

The staff is very friendly and the restaurant has a great atmosphere.

Because of its popularity, the restaurant is always crowded, so advance reservations are recommended when visiting.

 

Recommendations

The restaurant boasts exquisitely grilled steaks made from carefully selected, high-quality beef.

Ribeye steak, New York strip steak, filet mignon... they are all excellent, but if you want to eat a lot of meat, how about Tomahawk steak? But for those who want to eat their fill of meat, how about the Tomahawk Steak?

In addition to its bold appearance, the bone portion of the steak amplifies the flavor when heated, enhancing the rich meat flavor.

 

Store Information

This restaurant is not closed on regular holidays.

Hours of operation are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

 

Access

Right in front of the Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach Hotel in the heart of Waikiki.

It is located on the first floor of the Marine Surf hotel at the corner of Seaside Avenue and Kuhio Street, and is also accessible by foot.

 

No. 7: Arancino di Mare

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Introduced in seventh place is Arancino di Mare, where you can enjoy excellent Italian food!

This restaurant is located on the first floor of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the east side of Waikiki and is popular with locals and tourists alike.

The restaurant's name "Di Mare" means "by the sea. The location is perfect for enjoying a meal with a view of Waikiki Beach.

Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in an upscale and relaxed atmosphere.

 

Recommendations

A must-try when you come to Arancino is the Spaghetti with plenty of fresh sea urchin and cream sauce.

As the name of the menu suggests, the generous amount of sea urchin is a perfect match for the cream, and one bite will give you an unforgettable taste☆.

The menu is diverse, ranging from pasta, pizza, and seafood to appetizers and desserts.

We have a wide variety of wines, so how about an excellent Italian meal with a wine that suits your taste?

 

Store Information

This restaurant is not closed on regular holidays.

Dinner hours are from 17:00 to 21:30.

 

Access

Located on the first floor of the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, ocean side.

There are three Arancino's locations on Oahu, but this one is very accessible, as its location is right in front of Waikiki Beach.

 

No. 6: Roy's - Roy's - Main Store

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No. 6 is Roy's - Roy's - main restaurant, which is well known for its signature Hawaiian Pacific cuisine!

Pacific Rim cuisine may not ring a bell, but Pacific Rim is a term that refers to the Pacific Rim region, and the cuisine has a strong regional flavor.

Based on Western cuisine, it is characterized by the incorporation of Pacific and Asian flavors, including even Japan.

Specifically, it is a way to enjoy Western food with Japanese (miso, soy sauce, wasabi, etc.) or ethnic (fish sauce, etc.) elements.

 

Recommendations

Roy's is the brainchild of Pacific Rim culinary guru Roy Yamaguchi.

You can enjoy a variety of Hawaiian ingredients prepared in a variety of tastes, offering a gastronomic experience to please any gourmand's palate.

The colorfully arranged dishes are extremely visually appealing as well as palatable, and are guaranteed to make you feel that you have visited the resort island of Oahu.

It also contains Japanese flavors, making it familiar to Japanese people.

 

Store Information

Roy's - Roy's - main store is open all year round.

The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 21:30, with slightly longer hours on Fridays and Saturdays only, from 11:00 to 22:00.

 

Access

If you are heading there by rental car, you can follow Route 72 to Hawaii Kai in a straight line.

It is a 30-minute drive to get there, so it is an easy spot to get lost in.

If you are taking a bus, you can take bus No. 22 from the Kalakaua Avenue bus stop, which will take you very close.

 

No. 5: Crackin' Kitchen

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Coming in at No. 5 on our list is Crackin' Kitchen, where you can enjoy seafood by the handful in a bold style!

The seafood is drenched in a spicy Hawaiian Cajun sauce that is so rich and flavorful that you can't help but munch on it.

 

Recommendations

The large shrimp, crab, and other seafood spread out on the table will surely excite you with their visual appeal even before you eat.

The food is eaten not with bare hands but with plastic gloves, so hygiene is of course assured.

Many of the drinks, side dishes, and desserts are also Instagram-worthy, making for a great dinner time and a perfect memory of your trip abroad!

 

Store Information

Crackin' Kitchen is not closed on regular holidays.

Business hours are from 12:00 to 23:00.

 

Access

Crackin' Kitchen is also located on the third floor of International Market Place, a large commercial building in Waikiki.

 

No. 4: Beach House at the Moana

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No. 4 Beach House at the Moana is the main dining room of the Moana Surfrider, the "Lady of Hawaii," known as one of the most prestigious and well-established hotels on Oahu.

The restaurants at Moana Surfrider change in price range, type of business, and name depending on the time of day, but the Beach House at the Moana is the one that is named from 5:30 p.m.

This is a restaurant where you can have an extremely luxurious dinner that matches the prestige of a top-class hotel.

 

Recommendations

Beach House at the Moana is a restaurant that primarily serves steak and seafood, and the meats and seafood served in the elegant and beautiful restaurant are truly exquisite.

The glittering array of dishes that make the most of the flavors of the ingredients will delight your taste buds with elegant flavors befitting an evening at a long-established hotel.

The location overlooking Waikiki Beach is also wonderful, and the ocean view is stunning.

The sunset, especially in the evening, is sure to be a sight to behold.

 

Store Information

Because it is a hotel restaurant, Beach House at the Moana is open year-round.

A separate business until noon, Beach House at the Moana is open only for dinner from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.

 

Access

The Moana Surfrider, which houses the Beach House at the Moana, is located on Kalakaua Avenue.

Access is the same as that of Hard Rock Cafe and other cafes.

 

No. 3: Wolfgang's Steakhouse

Source:Wolfgang's Steakhouse Waikiki

In third place is Wolfgang's Steakhouse, one of the most well-known and popular steak restaurants in the world!

Wolfgang's was the spark that ignited the aged steak method that is now being adopted by steakhouses around the world.

The meat is slowly aged for 28 days and is moist and tender, providing a dreamy steak that is extremely easy to eat, despite its thick and voluptuous appearance.

 

Recommendations

It is also known as a restaurant frequented by numerous entertainers and celebrities, and is famous for being visited by world-famous celebrities.

One of the pleasant points about Wolfgang's is that, despite being such a popular upscale steak restaurant, there is no dress code.

There is no problem to come in casual fashion, except that sleeveless and sandals are not required.

The steak is too much for Japanese, but there is no rule that says each person must order one dish, and to our surprise, the restaurant is flexible enough to allow multiple people to share!

We invite you to come and try the world's finest steaks.

 

Store Information

Wolfgang's Steakhouse is open year round.

Hours of operation are 11:00-22:30 Sunday through Thursday and 11:00-23:30 on Friday and Saturday.

 

Access

Wolfgang's Steakhouse is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, a commercial facility.

This facility is also located on Kalakaua Avenue, so access is similar to the Hard Rock Cafe, etc.

 

No. 2: Howe Tree

The second-ranked Haut Tree was originally a popular restaurant, but it was further enhanced in 2021 with the production of renowned chef Chris Cazioca.

The restaurant is especially famous for its eggs benedict for breakfast and lunch, but the dishes served at dinner time are also excellent!

You can enjoy a memorable dinner under the iconic 200-year-old Howe Tree, which is also used in the restaurant's name.

 

Recommendations

While the restaurant is always crowded with tourists before lunchtime, during dinner time it is more of a place for local residents to relax and enjoy themselves.

The dishes served are mainly steaks and seafood, and the high quality and quantity of the dishes will surely satisfy both your appetite and your mind.

The ocean view location is also excellent, and the view of Kaimana Beach spread out before you will give you the best Oahu travel experience.

The restaurant has a good reputation for breakfast and lunch, so you might want to visit once during reasonable morning and lunch hours to see how things are going.

 

Store Information

Hau Tree is not closed on regular holidays.

Dinner hours are from 17:30 to 21:00.

 

Access

Hau Tree is located on the first floor of the Kaimana Beach Hotel, just slightly east of Waikiki Beach.

If accessed by rental car, it can be easily reached by simply following the oceanfront road from Waikiki Beach.

If you use a bus, you can easily get there by taking bus No. 19, 20, 22, etc.

 

No. 1: Azua Restaurant

Source:Azure Restaurant

The ranking, which has been followed in order from the 10th place, now leaves only the first place.

Taking first place over a number of other great restaurants is Azzurra Restaurant, where you can taste exquisite dishes prepared with the utmost skill!

The dishes served at Azua Restaurant are all just high quality, including meat, fish, vegetables, and alcohol.

The restaurant's style is to focus on the quality of each dish rather than heaping on the volume, allowing you to enjoy the best gastronomic delights.

 

Recommendations

The glittering menu at Azzurra Restaurant is a place where you can't stop looking and wondering what to order.

In such cases, we recommend the tasting course, which offers a selection of the chef's signature dishes.

From appetizers, soups, fish, meat, and desserts, you will enjoy some of the best gastronomy on Oahu to your heart's content.

The seafood platter, which varies daily depending on the availability, is also a popular menu item.

Prices vary depending on the seafood that lands at the market, so the price is market value, but the fresh Oahu seafood is eye-openingly delicious!

 

Store Information

Azua Restaurant is open all year round.

Hours of operation are from 17:30 to 21:00.

 

Access

Azua Restaurant is located on the first floor of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, one of Oahu's most prestigious and well-established luxury hotels.

This hotel is also located on Kalakaua Avenue, making it very easy to access, as are some of the restaurants above.

 

Enjoy an activity experience before dinner!

We have reported various stores from No. 10 to No. 1 in a ranking format.

One thing to keep in mind is that Oahu being an overseas island, restaurant prices are higher than in Japan.

Since a reasonable price is required, many of you will want to be fully prepared for dinner.

They say that hunger is the best spice, but in order to enjoy a sumptuous dinner, you want to be as hungry as you can be.

So before dinner, I would like to recommend a number of activities that are unique to Oahu!

Why not move your body as much as you can and keep your hunger up?

 

Three recommended tours on Oahu

Therefore, below we have picked out three activity tours that we recommend for enjoying activities on Oahu.

By joining a tour, you can take care of complicated procedures and arrange transportation on your behalf.

In addition, beginners will feel more comfortable participating in a tour that provides explanations in Japanese.

We hope you will find this information useful when you visit Oahu.

 

Sea Turtle Snorkeling Cruise

Oahu's ocean forms an extremely rich environment, and the main attraction is the variety of creatures that can be encountered.

One of the rarest experiences is the possibility of seeing sea turtles.

This tour takes you to Ala Moana Bay, just a short distance from Waikiki, where you can enjoy snorkeling and see sea turtles while enjoying the underwater scenery.

It is also a great point that the guide is available in Japanese, so you can participate in the activities without worrying about being upset because you don't understand the language!

 

Horseback Riding Experience

Horseback riding is a popular activity that allows visitors to enjoy Oahu's land-based location to the fullest.

Horseback riding is an activity that is not well known in Japan and may seem like a bourgeois hobby, but on Oahu, it is one of the activities that can be tried easily.

The Kualoa Ranch area, with its abundance of greenery and fresh air, offers a beautiful natural setting for a memorable horseback ride.

Of course, the horses are all accustomed to people and have gentle temperaments, and the staff will accompany you, so you will never feel in danger and will surely create wonderful memories.

 

zipline

Have you ever heard of an activity called ziplining?

Zip-lining is a new type of activity in which wires and pulleys are passed from one tall tree to another, allowing visitors to enjoy the experience of gliding through the air.

It offers a strange sense of speed that you would never experience in everyday life, and the scenery is spectacular because it is an experience at high altitude.

There is no physical strength or skill required, so men and women of all ages can enjoy the exhilaration!

 

summary

In this issue, I would like to tell you about the dinner situation on Oahu.

The area is centered on Kalakaua Avenue, where many of the stores we introduced to you are located, and you can see all the famous stores to the right and left.

Of course, there are many other famous restaurants in addition to the ones mentioned here, so you are sure to have a hard time deciding where to eat.

Dining on an international trip, especially dinner at the end of the day, is a big part of the trip.

Please take a look at this article to make sure you don't make any mistakes during such a fun time!

Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.