In addition to the beautiful, natural sights on O’ahu, there are dozens of fun activities and delicious restaurants. From water activities to beautiful hikes to adventurous excursions, there are many ways to have fun on O’ahu. If you’re planning a visit to O’ahu during the holidays, check out this list of 125 things to do! See below for some of our recommended places to eat and drink. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Concierge Department for more information about O’ahu travel and activities.
Restaurant Suggestions
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- Heyday – at the White Sands Hotel
- Blind Ox – cocktails & tapas
- Sprout Sandwich Shop
- O’Kims – Korean
- Tim Pho Wan – dim sum take out
- EP Bar – Best New Bars in the Country
- Akira – Japanese in Kaimuki
- Bozu -Japenese
- Fete – 2022 James Beard winner
- Blue Note – concert venue
- Michel’s – fine dining on the water
- Sushi II at the Samsung Building
- 53 By the Sea – fine dining
- Morimoto in Waikiki
- Assaggio Bistro
- Duc’s – French Vietnamese
- Robata Jinya – Japanese in Kaka’ako in Waiea
- Doraku – sushi
- Domo Café – sushi
- El Cielo – Tapas in Waikiki
- Istanbul – Great Turkish food
- Podmore – Great for a fancy cocktail
- Goen in Kailua
- La Vie at the Ritz-Carlton
- Hoku’s – Great for a 4 or 8 course special dining experience
- MW Restaurant– great lunch for a special lunch
- Plumeria Beach House
- Gaslamp in Kailua – a speakeasy
- Bar Maze
- Et al.
- Red Elephant Thai Cuisine
- Pint and Jigger
- Simple Joy – vegetarian
- Arancino at Kahala Hotel – Japanese Italian
- Spice Up, House of Indian Cuisine
- natuRe Waikiki – Awarded Best New Restaurant
- Rigo – Spanish/Italian
- Monkeypod in Waikiki
- Mudhen Water – eclectic flair, locally sourced produce
- Cino – Italian Chophouse and Crudo Bar in Kaka’ako
- Vein at Kaka’ako
- Da Spot – Mo’ili’ili, take out and catering
- The Crouching Lion in Kaaawa
- Heavenly Island Lifestyle in Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai
- Aroma Italia
- Bambino – Fresh pasta & pasta classes
- Kaimuki Shokudo
- Leila – Moroccan
- Quiora at the Ritz Carlton
- Arden in Diamond Head, great for a special occasion or going with friends
- Vintage Books – Speakeasy
- Tori Ton – South King St
- Kahala Foodland’s poke bar and other prepared food
- Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant in the Ala Moana Shopping Center
- Juicy Brew in Kaimuki
