Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Oahu

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Izakaya Matsuri

4.9

4.9 (461)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

"Welcome to Izakaya Matsuri!"
We offer you freshest Sashimi, Sushi and various chef Specials in Japanese cuisine along with selected Sake, Shochu and wines to complete your meal. Izakaya Matsuri is located in the center of town- on Young St. with lots of free parking for our customers.
(*We do not provide highchairs, or baby seats for children since we are Japanese - Izakaya style restaurant which is mainly for adults.)
* Please, aware that your reservation may be cancelled if you do not confirm your reservation, please cancel your reservation within 12 hours prior to your reservation,
or you will be subject to charge the cancellation fee per person $30.
Do text, or call us to cancel (business cell) 808-745-5858. (The cancellation fee will be automatically charged if it happens after 12 hours prior to your reservation time)
* You will be charged the fee for NO show.($50 per person on your credit card)
* Please, be aware we may add group service charge20 % for a table of 5 or more.

Top review

真之

Dined 5 days ago

The food is all appetizing, especially 5 kinds of Sashimi and chicken karaage are fantastic.

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4.8

4.8 (237)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

Izakaya Nonbei has been a mainstay in Kapahulu for over 30 years serving the best Japanese food and drinks.

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Garry

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Took 13 people last minute. Very nice upstairs area. Great food. Service was a little overwhelmed but still amazing given how short staffed they were. Highly recommend. Very good food, good times.

Yohei Sushi

4.7

4.7 (71)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Kazuto Obara came to Hawaii in the 1970s with a dream to open his own authentic Japanese restaurant. Practicing the traditional style of sushi known as Edomae, Chef Obara crafts a special omakase experience from the waters of his birth country (Japan) and his home (Hawaii). With his family roots from Hiroshima, he has served generations of families here in the islands. Book a reservation today

Top review

RyanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

There was about a 20-25 minute wait despite our reservation, but the food more than made up for the delay. Definitely on our short list to return.

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Experience

Omakase Course - Market Price

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli - Kapolei

4.6

4.6 (687)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Kalapawai Cafe & Deli offers residents and visitors to Kapolei a friendly place grab anything from a morning cup of coffee, a delicious deli sandwich or pizza to an award winning full service dinner that includes burgers, locally caught seafood and the freshest salads. We are proud to feature locally sourced ingredients whenever possible on our menu and we focus our wine and beverage program around small, family owned wineries and breweries.

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Kenneth

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

Really nice meal. Tried the Lamb Ragu Pappardelle and was very happy with it. My father-in-law had the miso glazed pork chop and he was really, really happy with it. He liked it so much he gnawed off the bone to finish it off. A choice we made to avoid the cold temperature for inside dining, we did ask to sit outside and had to listen to the buses and Harleys. BUt was better than the cold insdie.

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Popular dish

Maui Onion Soup Gratinée

Popular dish

Poke Nachos

Redfish Waikiki

4.6

4.6 (63)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Waikiki's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best.

Order by the pound or create your own customizable poke bowl at the front counter. Or dine in at our restaurant or bar where you can enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails, locally-sourced plates made for sharing (even if you don’t want to) and of course, a mouth-watering variety of fresh poke with all the creative fixings.

Redfish is a modern take on the food we love to eat in Hawai‘i. Let’s eat!

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Matt

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Nice location. Service seemed way too high strung for how slow they were but we had a big group and they did their best to accommodate. Ambiance and food is just incredible

Kaimuki Shokudo

4.6

4.6 (14)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

After 18 years of service at Shokudo Japanese Restaurant and Bar on Kapiolani boulevard, we are excited to announce the introduction of Kaimuki Shokudo on 11th avenue. You can expect the same Shokudo essence and hospitality paired with a new exciting concept featuring fresh soba along with other delicious Japanese specialties. We hope you find our humble restaurant to be the perfect place to enjoy a casual drink or delicious meal in the best company.

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VivianVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Their soba and tempura were EXCELLENT. We enjoyed the yuzu ice tea a lot, too bad there is no complimentary refills. The rice in their donburi is NOT good though. I got their spicy tuna don and my cousin got the ahi power bowl. We would have enjoyed these had the rice been good. But their sobas were delicious! I went back the following day for their sobas.

The Dotted Line

4.4

4.4 (25)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Honolulu, The Dotted Line is the ideal restaurant and bar for breakfast, pau hana, and dinner for the local business power players, casual diners, and travelers alike. Serving a quintessential European breakfast; a dinner menu of Modern Global Cuisine; the social-scene pau hana with late night cocktails - The Dotted Line is a culinary destination for diversified occasions. Set among floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows that invite the island-sunlight by day and surrounded by a cityscape of big deals and even bigger power players, all of whom transformed Honolulu’s central business district into an executive playground, The Dotted Line believes dining should include what you want, when you want it, with satisfaction that empower its guests morning, noon and night. Customize your meal with a selection of decadent ala carte ingredients with a ‘more is more’ philosophy including black truffles, uni, A5 wagyu, caviar, and more.

Top review

Joy

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The Dotted Line delivers a unique dining experience in downtown Honolulu. Whether you’re there for a fast paced business meeting or want to slow-pace and have pau hana or Aloha Fri fun, it “is” the go-to.

Scratch Kitchen & Meatery

4.2

4.2 (668)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Taking comfort food favorites from all over the map, we turn them inside out, upside down, and spin them into unique creations that are just plain good. Not too fancy, but by no means boring. We take great pride in each dish. Our goal is to provide a uniquely delicious experience for every one who comes to dine with us!

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Michael

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Excellent food and service. My family really enjoyed the experience.

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Popular dish

Pork Adobo Loco Moco

Popular dish

Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

Mangiamo's by 604

4.1

4.1 (241)

$30 and under

Italian

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Aloha, we are currently offering take out. Please call us to place your order. We look forward to serving you!

Located on the Navy Marine Golf Course, 604 Express is your go to for GRAB and GO meals, SNACKS, PLATE LUNCHES, and ICE COLD BEERS!!! "SWING" BY!!!

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malia

Dined 2 days ago

The service was exceptional. Our servers, hostess and managers were awesome!

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Popular dish

Creamy Risotto Bites

The Boardroom

4.1

4.1 (270)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kailua

About the restaurant

Kailua’s first locally inspired libation bar and restaurant. Our specialty cocktails are individually crafted with house-made infusions and Hawaiian-grown ingredients from local farmers, distillers, and producers. Executive Chef Terrie Williams put out a seasonal farm-to-table dinner menu that combines culinary tradition and local inspiration. Open for dinner only Weds - Sunday we are delighted for you to experience the diverse flavors our menu offers. We feature both indoor and outdoor dining on our patio and live music in our beer garden Weds - Saturday evenings. The restaurant only features 50 seats so whether your sitting inside on the famous wave bench or outdoors in "uncle bobby's booth" you're bound to have a wonderful experience

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AdiVIP

Dined on Oct 10, 2024

The service was very good and they had a unique but short menu. The setting is a kind of funky Kailua.

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