2017 Top Restaurants A-I
Star-Advertiser food critics recognize the best restaurants on Oahu, from the tiniest mom-and-pops to the most exclusive special-occasion destinations. Read more
Ilima Awards 2017
Star-Advertiser’s Ilima Awards special section for 2017.
Critics’ choice
Selected by Honolulu Star-Advertiser writers Read more
10 foods we love
Food-obsessed Honolulu Star-Advertiser staffers pick their gastronomic must-haves Read more
Rave Reviews: Radley Kanda
Chef Kevin Lee, former sous-chef of the Michelin-starred Dovetail in New York, is executive chef and owner of one of Honolulu’s most long-awaited restaurants, Pai Honolulu. Read more
Rave Reviews: Nadine Kam
Since the restaurant’s opening four years ago, chef Daisuke Hamamoto has been able to differentiate this location from its Waikiki siblings by wowing diners with an upscale experience. Read more
Rave Reviews: Elizabeth Kieszkowski
BLT Market caught our attention while helmed by chef Johan Svensson, who departed for a Florida kitchen. Read more
Grab and Go Top 5
The Crave section of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser includes a regular “Grab and Go” feature that focuses on takeout food, convenience meals and other quick bites. This section covers some of our most tasty food finds. Read more
Publisher’s Pick: Hoku’s
When it comes to entertaining mainland guests, the first restaurant that comes to mind is often Hoku’s. Read more
Rave Reviews: Betty Shimabukuro
Better not to try to fit Fete in a box. Just show up with an appetite, which chef Robynne Ma‘i will more than satisfy. Read more
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At Hy’s, a millennial chef maintains the legacy
As a millennial leading the kitchen of a classic restaurant guided by tradition, Justin Inagaki, executive chef at Hy’s Steak House, has an interesting perspective. He takes pride in the kiawe-grilled prime cuts of beef his restaurant ages in-house, the ones customers return for year after year from all over the country. Read more
2017 Top Restaurants S-Z
Star-Advertiser food critics recognize the best restaurants on Oahu, from the tiniest mom-and-pops to the most exclusive special-occasion destinations. Read more
Producer’s pick: Diamond Head Market & Grill
To say that we at Diamond Head Theatre go to Diamond Head Market & Grill often, is kind of an understatement. Read more
Senia chefs driven to daily revision
The past 10 months have been a whirlwind for chefs Chris Kajioka and Anthony Rush, owners of Senia, Honolulu’s hottest restaurant. Read more
Pau Hana Patrol Top 5
Excerpts from “Pau Hana Patrol” in the Star-Advertiser’s TGIF weekly entertainment guide. See full reviews at staradvertiser.com/TGIF. Read more
People’s Choice
Selected by readers of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser Read more
Honolulu’s newest restaurants
Every year, restaurants open too late to make the cut for Ilima Award consideration, but deserve to be recognized. Here are a few you may see in next year’s listings. Read more
Rave Reviews: E. Clarke Reilly
Orchids at the Halekulani has become a special-occasion favorite of mine for an elegant, open-air dinner overlooking the ocean. Read more
Rave Reviews: Joleen Oshiro
At Nanzan Giro Giro, the focus is seasonal Kyoto cuisine, presented in a six-course set menu that changes monthly. Read more
2017 Top Restaurants J-R
Star-Advertiser food critics recognize the best restaurants on Oahu, from the tiniest mom-and-pops to the most exclusive special-occasion destinations. Read more
‘Ilima Awards winners to be named Oct. 8
If dining out is a big part of your life, you’re going to want to dig into Sunday’s Honolulu Star-Advertiser and separate out the ‘Ilima Awards restaurant guide. Read more
Rave Reviews: Betty Shimabukuro
Betty Shimabukuro is the editor of Crave and “By Request” columnist. Read more
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