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Dining in Honolulu: A Taste of Heaven

From the best chefs to the best fish, the best service to the freshest ingredients… here’s Honolulu’s best-kept secret, and the top 5 places to find it:

I’d be surprised if you can find a luxury dining experience like this anywhere else. In all 5 of these restaurant options, ambience, cuisine, presentation, and quality are all fighting head to head to head. Nothing is compromised here, because nobody lets their guard down.

1. Chef Mavro – For an unbeatable dining experience under the flawless hands of George Mavrothalassitis himself, you can’t miss this contemporary island gem. Honored with a James Beard award and among the Top 10 Seafood Restaurants by Fodor’s Choice, Chef Mavro will leave you stunned. The chef himself has created a 6 course tasting menu, each local dish paired with the perfect wine to complement its unique flavors. The menu is all fresh, local and hand picked by Mavro with Polynesian influences and an eye for perfection.

2. Morimoto Waikiki – This is another hidden gem of Honolulu, showcasing the extreme talents of the TV-made-famous chef Masaharu Morimoto. If you don’t already know who this is (star of Iron Chef and Iron Chef America), you should probably turn on the Food Network for a split second and catch a glimpse. Or, experience Morimoto’s unique fusion of Western ingredients and Japanese cuisine at The Modern Honolulu. Morimoto features his personally developed sake and beer recipes, the freshest raw fish that Hawaii’s waters have to offer, and an intimate waterfront experience.

3. Bali Steak & Seafood – You won’t find very many fine dining guides that don’t include this oceanfront dining experience. Walled with windows and accompanied with outdoor seating, you choose the level of your comfort. But no matter where you sit, the staff treats you like gold. And with that new suntan and summer dress on, you deserve it! This is another great East-West fusion restaurant with prime steaks and quality fresh seafood. For atmosphere, this one is a 10, and pretty much beats any other seaside restaurant in town.

4. Alan Wong’s – If you were anything like the foodie you imagine yourself to be, which you obviously are, you would know that Alan Wong is one of Hawaii’s most highly esteemed chefs. There is an art to Wong’s culinary creations that is untouchable. Just a hop away from Chef Mavro, you’ll have to make a very careful selection, or come back for a second round. They are kind of hard to compare. This spot gets packed, so I recommend you make reservations way in advance. Every so often, Wong puts out his “Farmer Series Dinner” which is his personal homage to regional farmers and ranchers in the area. You’ll be lucky if you catch this, and even luckier if you catch a table!

 This was a sponsored post. It made me want to drop everything and go enjoy a meal at one of these fabulous restaurants.


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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Comments

  1. Nichol says

    July 13, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Looks great if you’re a seafood fan, that isn’t me:)

  2. Notorious Spinks says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:37 am

    These all look great! And make me want to eat.

  3. Jenn @therebelchick says

    July 14, 2012 at 7:10 am

    Wow, everything looks delicious!

  4. April Decheine says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Wow the plating is beautiful is the first thing I am thinking, everything looks amazing! As I eat my tombstone pizza 🙂

  5. Our Small Hours says

    July 14, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Oh, those look delicious!

  6. Naomi says

    July 14, 2012 at 10:14 am

    I love Alan Wong’s and would recommend the tasting menu if you haven’t been before. The kalua pig sandwiches with foie gras and tomato soup shooters is one of my all-time favorite dishes!

    I also love Sushi Sasabune, which looks totally innocuous but is utterly amazing, and Town, because it’s owned by a former classmate and uses lots of local organic produce and meats.

  7. Naomi says

    July 14, 2012 at 10:17 am

    By the way, I think there’s something in the air that is making me nostalgic- next summer is my high school reunion…

  8. Courtney says

    July 14, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    Oh my it all looks so delicious!!

  9. Tammy says

    July 14, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    They all look great.

  10. Kathleen says

    July 15, 2012 at 12:11 am

    Yum! All of those look so delicious, my mouth is literally watering right now.

  11. Toni says

    July 15, 2012 at 5:31 am

    YUM that last photo is my type of food 🙂

  12. Judy says

    July 23, 2012 at 1:18 am

    Reminds me of the Broadbeach during restaurant week. Made me want to go home. Yummm!

  13. Артём Власов says

    November 26, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Известный экономист так думает http://mmmrevolution.com/?m=content&id=86 Задумайтесь после

  14. 経由 says

    June 28, 2014 at 2:59 am

    探偵ファイルって司法とかの手が及ばない悪を裁くとかなんとか偉そうなこと言ってませんでしたっけ?
    デイジーとかいうのを使う気無くなった アメリカ・カナダ・オーストラリアの大英帝国連邦で自由に小麦輸入国を支配できるのです。
    初めからひっくり返っている朝鮮の船で盛り上がる日本人の心も転覆するのです。

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