Waikiki offers several quality dining venues
Waikiki,a district of Honolulu on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, attracts visitors for its two-mile long stretch of Waikiki Beach, which extends from Kahanamoku Beach in the west to Sans Souci Beach in the east. Besides the swimming, surfing and canoeing opportunities available on the beaches, visitors can also enjoy shopping on Kalakaua Avenue, which features several designers stores, and dining at one of the area's best restaurants or luaus.
Nobu Waikiki
Nobu, run by celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, first opened in New York City and has since developed into a high-end chain. Nobu serves contemporary Japanese-Peruvian dishes, including signatures such as broiled black cod with miso sauce. On weekdays, an "apertivo" tasting of three plates is offered in the restaurant's bar and lounge area and includes a beer or cocktail.
Nobu Waikiki
2233 Helumoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-237-6999
noburestaurants.com
Roy's Waikiki
Another high-end chain of restaurants, Roy's began in Honolulu and has expanded to include 33 venues around the world. Yamaguchi still owns his Hawaiian branches and his signature dishes, such as misoyaki butterfish and macadamia-encrusted mahi mahi are on the menu. Roy's has an extensive selection of wines and champagnes by the bottle or glass, and a cocktail list that includes several of Yamaguchi's own inventions, such as The Original Hawaiian Martini.
Roy's Waikiki
226 Lewers St.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-7697
roysrestaurant.com
Royal Hawaiian Luau
This luau takes place at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Ocean Lawn and is the only luau offered directly on Waikiki Beach. The luau lasts two and a half hours and is split into three separate acts. The evening begins with traditional activities such as kapa-making (cloth made of pounded bark) and poi (steamed taro )pounding, then continues with feasting on dishes that include Kalua Pork while a storyteller explains the significance of Hawaiian customs. After eating, dancers sing and perform hula.
The luau is offered every evening and includes an open bar.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
2259 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
866-716-8109
royal-hawaiian.com
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