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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Hawaii

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Hawaii? 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!


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5.0
5 (463)
$50 and over
French / American
Paia
About the restaurant
Located in Paia, Maui, we invite you to dine in our intimate, all Chef's Table dining room. Our everchanging Market Driven Menus always include a glass of sparkling wine, are Prix-Fixe, between 6-9 courses and range from $200-$300 per person plus tax, gratuity and any additional alcohol.

RESERVATIONS, CANCELLATIONS AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: If you are late, please call to let us know. We will make every attempt to catch you up, but we absolutely cannot make any guarantees on coursing and pacing. Reservations are STRICTLY held by Credit Card. Cancellations within 48 hours of the reservation will be charged $200 per guest, WITH ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS. Please allow at least 2.5 hours for dinner. Allergies or dietary restrictions must be made known to the restaurant when reservation is made. If dietary restrictions are presented without notice, we will make every reasonable attempt to accommodate them but can make no guarantees.

Top review
JoseVIP
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
The food was amazing every plate serve with love from the chef.
A photo of Hihimanu Sushi restaurant
5.0
5 (363)
$50 and over
Sushi
Honolulu
About the restaurant
""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 19 dishes, and Lunch Omakase will be $185 and 16 dishes.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com



Top review
Lena
Dined 6 days ago
This dinner was amazing! Delicious, fun, and well worth the money.
A photo of Aina Kauai Restaurant restaurant
5.0
5 (402)
$50 and over
Japanese Speciality
Kapaa
About the restaurant
Located in the heart of Kapa‘a town, ‘Āina Kaua‘i offers creative and delicious Japanese cuisine that highlights the flavors and bounty of Kaua’i. The menu features produce harvested at peak freshness from local farms, highlighting each element through refined Japanese cooking techniques. The open kitchen allows guests to observe the preparation of courses, while the choice “Chef’s Counter” features four exclusive seats where guests can interact with the chef throughout their meal. Guests can select libations from a drink menu which includes premium sake, Japanese beer, and wine. Hale ‘Aina Award Winner "Best Kaua‘i Restaurant" 2023 and 2024.

Reservations required. Dietary restrictions must be confirmed by email (eat@ainakauai.com) before making a reservation. No refunds, changes, or cancellations.

Top review
Bill
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Aina Kauai continues to be by far the best restaurant on the Island. The Chef/Owner does everything himself and brings exquisite detail to everything he does, from sourcing the freshest ingredients to crafting a curated menu that dazzles - all at a price well below most comparable restaurants. It is truly worthy of Michelin consideration.
A photo of Chef's Table at Ka'ana Kitchen restaurant
4.9
4.9 (174)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Wailea
About the restaurant
Situated in the heart of Ka’ana Kitchen’s open-air styled kitchen, we invite you to immerse yourself in our exclusive dining experience. Interact with our chefs as they thoughtfully curate a customized 6-course menu of fresh, local ingredients to stimulate your sense of adventure. To enhance the experience even more, we have the option to add wine pairings to each course, hand selected by our expert sommelier.

This exclusive experience is limited to seating’s at 6:00pm, 6:15pm and 6:30pm Tuesday - Friday.
Maximum of 4 guests per party.

Chef’s Table: $195/person
Wine Pairings:
Premier Cru – a selection of our favorite wines from off the beaten path – creating a journey of discovery & delight +$125/person
Grand Cru – exclusive selection of hard to source, hard to replace but very easy to love wines +$250/person

Executive Chef: Ritchard Cariaga | Chef de Cuisine: Chance Savell

Due to limited seating, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy and $75/person cancellation fee.

Top review
AlannaVIP
Dined 2 days ago
This is our 4th or 5th visit to the Chef’s Table experience. The food was wonderful and appropriately spaced out. The wine pairing was great. The staff is always great. We come every year when we’re on Maui.
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4.9
4.9 (47)
$50 and over
Sushi
Kaka'ako
About the restaurant
Now open at Ala Moana Center! Located street-level, mauka-side between Macy’s and Barnes & Noble (below Lanai food court).
Chef Hideo Ohmi invites you to experience thoughtfully-crafted omakase sushi course featuring seasonal ingredients flown fresh from Tokyo Fish Market.

Please inform us upon arrival of any dietary restrictions and if you prefer no wasabi.
We are sale alcohol [NOT BYOB] 1 bottle $35 corkage fee
Customer restrooms are in the Lanai food court (Level 2)

Top review
Lynn
Dined 6 days ago
Food was outstanding! Chef was very nice. Restaurant was very clean.
A photo of Izakaya Matsuri restaurant
4.8
4.8 (467)
$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
Doug
Dined 5 days ago
This is a small gem on Oahu. Easily one of the best and most authentic Japanese restaurants on the island. This is my third time and meal, service and ambiance was perfect! I look forward to my next time
A photo of Pai Honolulu restaurant
4.8
4.8 (560)
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
Honolulu
About the restaurant
Aloha and welcome to PAI Honolulu—where every dish has a story, and every guest becomes part of ours.

PAI is our chef-owned restaurant, born from Kevin’s love for cooking and our dream of sharing this passion with others. Since 2017, PAI has been more than a restaurant to us—it’s an experience we’re grateful to share with each guest. Kevin crafts each dish with locally inspired flavors, blending artistry and warmth into every plate. By sourcing local ingredients and preparing each element in-house, he creates dishes that are as genuine as it is beautiful.

PAI offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where we hope you’ll enjoy the moment, connect with loved ones over good food, and feel welcomed as part of our ‘ohana.

Pescatarian, Vegetarian, and GF options available. We are happy to accommodate dietary preferences with 48 hours’ notice.

Top review
DarrylVIP
Dined 6 days ago
One of my favourite fine dining establishments in Honolulu - Chef Kevin uses local ingredients to create innovative dishes and just absolutely delicious. The prix fixe menu is also good value for the quality of ingredients and dishes that you get. Absolutely loved it and will visit again next we're in HNL.
A photo of Hana Koa Brewing Co. restaurant
4.8
4.8 (999)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Honolulu
About the restaurant
Hana Koa is a full production brewery in the heart of Kaka’ako. We have a full kitchen with daily and monthly specials. Featuring two full bars including beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

We ask all our guests to abide by time limits so we can accommodate as many guests as possible each evening.
1-4 guests = 90 minutes
5 or more = 120 minutes

RESERVATION POLICIES:
-All parties larger than 15 will be asked to place a deposit. Please contact the host stand or email events@hanakoabrewing.com for more information.
-Deposits will be forfeited if party does not show up, is incomplete, or cancels less than 24 hours before reservation time.
-Majority of the party must be present before being sat.
-Guests have a 15 minute grace period. After 15 minutes your table will be surrendered to other guests.
-Auto Gratuity of 20% will be added to large parties of 6 or more.
-Due to the fast level of service we provide, we may not split checks more than 2 ways.

Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Best brewery on the islands. Did not disappoint! Rice lager was insanely smooth while their hazy (two gems) was incredibly flavorful but yet crisp. The staff was righteous. Will 100% go back in the future.
A photo of Han no Daidokoro/Waikiki restaurant
4.8
4.8 (11)
$50 and over
Japanese
Waikiki
About the restaurant
Located in Waikiki, Han no Daidokoro specializes in Japanese style A5 grade yakiniku. We offer 7 days a week luxe A5 Wagyu from Japan, Miyazaki and Washu beef from Oregon at the Kuhio Ave. We are conveniently located on the first floor of Lilia. (2nd floor has Waikiki super market) Come join us today for an unforgettable experience!
Top review
Samantha
Dined 3 days ago
We had the Miyazaki Beef Lux Course and it was such a lovely and delicious variety! Top notch service as well.
A photo of Miro Kaimuki restaurant
4.7
4.7 (33)
$50 and over
French / Japanese
Honolulu
About the restaurant
A Chef Chris Kajioka restaurant that debuted in 2020 in partnership with San Francisco-based chef, Mourad Lahlou, called Miro Kaimuki.

The restaurant is located in the space which formerly housed Honolulu's venerable Café Miro for 23 years. Similar to its predecessor, Miro Kaimuki features a French-inspired menu punctuated with Japanese flavors and techniques. The restaurant is a reunion for chefs Kajioka and Lahlou who first worked together at San Francisco's Aziza and Mourad.

Top review
Randall
Dined 7 days ago
Our server was excellent. So much enthusiasm about what we going to experience
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