Get ready to feast — the first-ever Flavors of Waikīkī Restaurant Week is coming from Oct. 1 to 11. Fourteen Waikīkī restaurants will be featuring limited-time specials, prix fixe menus and specialty cocktails during the 11-day dining event.
The dining event includes a variety of specials from breakfast to dinner; experiences range from a $16 specialty cockatil to four-course tasting menus. Participating restaurants are located at Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort, Outrigger Waikīkī Beachcomber Hotel, Outrigger Waikīkī Paradise Hotel, Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort, Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikīkī Beach Walk and Waikīkī Beach Walk.
“Flavors of Waikīkī Restaurant Week is an invitation for residents and visitors to explore the remarkable variety found within a few walkable blocks,” states Barbara Campbell, vice president of retail leasing and property management at Outrigger Hospitality Group. “These exclusive offers make October an especially rewarding time to dine in Waikīkī.”
Participating restaurants include:
Appetito Craft Pizza and Wine Bar
Address: 150 Kaʻiulani Ave., Honolulu
Details: This Italian eatery will offer Branzino al forno ($43), which features a whole roasted branzino with lemon, garlic and herbs, served with roasted potatoes and tomatoes. The dish will be available during lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Contact: Call 808-922-1150
Blue Note Hawaiʻi
Address: 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
Details: Customers can enjoy a limited-time appetizer of four shrimp spring rolls with a sweet chili pineapple sauce.
Contact: Visit bluenotejazz.com/hawaii
Cajun Crab Waikīkī
Address: 226 Lewers St. 2F, Honolulu
Details: Choose from the following specials:
- Waikīkī combo ($130): 1.5 pounds each of king crab, snow crab, Kauaʻi prawns, and clams and mussels; plus corn, potatoes, sausage, rice or Hawaiian sweet bread, and Dole pineapple ice cream
- Premium jumbo king crab legs combo ($350): 1.5 pounds of king crab legs, served with the same accompaniments
- Premium jumbo king crab legs, a la carte ($300): 1.5 pounds of king crab legs
Contact: Visit cajuncrabwaikiki.com
Duke’s Waikīkī
Address: 2335 Kalākaua Ave. No. 116, Honolulu
Details: With the purchase of two prime rib buffet dinners, customers will receive a complimentary signature Hula pie. The buffet dinner costs $64 per adult and $24 per child; available at dinner only.
Contact: Call 808-922-2268
Giovanni Pastrami
Address: 227 Lewers St. Ste. 118, Honolulu
Details: The sports bar will feature a three-course meal ($55):
- Starter: Caesar salad
- Appetizer: Choice of premium potato skins or pastrami flatbread
- Entree: Choice of eggplant parmesan or chicken Puttanesca
This three-course menu is available during lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Contact: Call 808-818-8018
Hula Grill Waikīkī
Address: 2335 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
Details: The restaurant will feature an early dinner tasting menu from 4:45 to 6 p.m. The four-course menu ($46) includes:
- Starter: Choice of potsticker duo or kabocha hummus
- Salad: Choice of Caesar or Localicious salad
- Entree: Choice of crab-topped macadamia nut fresh catch, braised boneless beef short rib, guava-roasted barbecue chicken, shrimp pasta or spinach-mushroom ravioli
- Dessert: Choice of pineapple upside-down cake, ginger gelato, rainbow sorbet or fresh fruit
Contact: Call 808-923-4852
Kani Ka Pila Grille
Address: 2169 Kālia Road, Honolulu
Details: Lunch specials will include seared ‘ahi salad and Local Boy kalua pizza. The featured five-course Taste of Kani Ka Pila Grille dinner ($79) includes ‘ahi crudo, Rockefeller croquette, miso-glazed island fresh catch, red wine-braised beef and a warm cinnamon knot. An optional five-drink cocktail pairing ($45) will also be available.
Contact: Call 808-924-4990
Liliha Bakery
Address: 226 Lewers St. Level 2, Honolulu
Details: Liliha Bakery’s four-course prix fixe menu ($77) will feature local favorites and signature offerings. The menu will include butter rolls with Liliha jelly, a bowl of clam chowder, 10-ounce carved prime rib with a 5-ounce lobster tail, and the original Coco Puff.
Contact: Call 808-922-1188
Maui Brewing Co. Waikīkī
Address: 2300 Kalākaua Ave., Honolulu
Details: Enjoy double-cooked mochiko chicken with garlic-shoyu glaze and Sriracha ranch ($18), along with an optional 16-ounce glass of Bikini Blonde ($7). This special is available during lunch and dinner.
Contact: Call 808-843-2739
Monkeypod Kitchen Waikīkī
Address: 2169 Kālia Road Unit 111, Honolulu
Details: Specials include:
- Crab cake Benedict breakfast special ($26): Housemade jalapeno hollandaise, mixed greens, champagne vinaigrette; served from 7 to 11 a.m.
- Road to Hana cocktail ($16): Kō Hana Kokoleka Rum, cold brew coffee, housemade banana bread cordial
Contact: Call 808-900-4226
Pakini Bar
Address: 201 Beach Walk, Honolulu
Details: Pakini Bar & Lounge is located on the fourth floor grand lanai at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikīkī Beach Walk. Enjoy a creamy pumpkin pina colada ($18) topped with whipped cream, a graham cracker crust, fresh pineapple and a cinnamon stick. A non-alcoholic version ($12) will also be available.
The drink will be available from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
Contact: Visit embassysuiteswaikiki.com/amenities/pakini-bar-and-lounge
Roy’s Waikīkī
Address: 226 Lewers St, Honolulu
Details: This special three-course dinner ($72) will include:
- First course: Bacon orange brussels sprouts and crispy zucchini bao bun
- Second course (choose one): Macadamia nut crusted Hawaiian white fish with lobster essence, hibachi grilled Atlantic salmon with Waikīkī ponzu, Hudson Valley duck breast with black garlic marsala natural, or miso garlic buttered pork shank with Vietnamese nam pla
- Third course: Chocolate souffle with raspberry coulis and French vanilla gelato
Contact: Call 808-923-7697
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Address: 226 Lewers St., Honolulu
Details: The steakhouse’s special Flavors of Waikīkī four-course menu ($75 to $85) will include:
- Starter (choose one): Steak house salad, Caesar salad or Louisiana seafood gumbo
- Entree (choose one): 6-ounce filet and shrimp ($75) or 6-ounce filet and lobster ($85)
- Sides (choose one): Creamed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes or steamed white rice
- Dessert: Chef’s selection (personal size)
This featured menu will be available during happy hour and dinner.
Contact: Call 808-440-7910
Tanaka of Tokyo
Address: 150 Kaʻiulani Ave., Honolulu
Details: Diners can enjoy a specialty surf and turf dinner ($75) comprising a 6-ounce cut of A5 Japanese wagyu striploin from Toriyama Cattle Farm, paired with a cold-water lobster tail.
Contact: Call 808-922-4233
Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
Address: 227 Lewers St., Honolulu
Details: The eatery, known for its Sicilian cuisine, will feature a Flavors of Waikīkī four-course menu ($68) for a limited time. It includes:
- Amuse-bouche: Petit beef carpaccio
- Pasta: Choice of traditional carbonara or granchio pasta
- Entree: Filet di manzo
- Dolce: Petit tiramisu
This four-course menu will be available during dinner only.
Contact: 808-926-5050
For more information, visit outrigger.com.
Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
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