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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Hawaii to ring in the New Year.

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OAHU

Azure Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Azure, Honolulu, HI The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
2259 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-7311 | Menu
This oceanfront restaurant glistens like a jewel while the menu features the freshest possible seafood. More...

Bali Steak & Seafood Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Bali Steak & Seafood, Honolulu, HI Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa
2005 Kalia Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-941-2254 | Menu
This fine dining restaurant serves modern American cuisine in a beachfront setting. More...

Chef Mavro Hawaii Regional
18/20
Dining Room at Chef Mavro, Honolulu, HI 1969 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96826
808-944-4714 | Menu | Photo
A dinner at Chef Mavro is a tribute to the bounty of Hawaii's land and ocean. More...

Hoku's Hawaii Regional
14/20
Dining Room at Hoku The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-739-8760 | Menu | Photo
Chef Wayne Hirabayashi presides in the kitchen of this Honolulu fine dining destination. More...

Michel's at the Colony Surf Continental
13/20
Dining Room at Michel Colony Surf
2895 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-6552 | Menu
An ideal setting for a romantic beachfront dinner of elegant French-influenced cuisine. More...

Nobu Waikiki Japanese
15/20
Dining Room at Nobu Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Wakiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-237-6999 | Menu
The Honolulu outpost of chef Nobu Matsuhisa---a stylish place to be seen. More...

RumFire Fusion
12/20
Dining Room at RumFire, Honolulu, HI Sheraton Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-922-4422 | Menu
This beachside hotspot attracts a young crowd with its lounge-like setting, fusion cuisine and specialty cocktails. More...

BIG ISLAND

CanoeHouse Hawaii Regional
No Rating
Dining Room at CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr.
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-6622 | Menu
This remains one of Hawaii's most romantic beachfront restaurants where East-West cuisine meets the sunset green flash. More...

KAUAI

Red Salt Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Red Salt, Koloa, HI Koa Kea Hotel & Resort
2251 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-828-8888 | Menu
Innovative food carefully served in a peaceful, pretty setting make this a noteworthy Kauai restaurant. More...

Roy's Poipu Bar & Grill Hawaii Regional
13/20
Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-742-5000 | Menu
Roy's exciting, creative food struggles to compete with a rather frenetic dining room that is sorely lacking in ambience. But then, that hasn't seemed to get in the way of his success. More...

Tidepools Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Tidepools, Koloa, HI Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-240-6456 | Menu
If the grass hale, tiki torches and tropical fish aren't appealing enough, there's always the excellent cuisine and competent service. More...

LANAI

Lana'i City Grille Hawaii Regional
12/20
Hotel Lanai
828 Lanai Ave.
Lanai City, HI 96763
808-565-7211 | Menu
With a menu created by Hawaii Regional Cuisine chef Bev Gannon, there is a lot to like here. More...

The Lodge at Koele Dining Room American
15/20
Dining Room at The Lodge at Koele Dining Room, Lanai City, HI Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele
One Keomoku Hwy.
Lanai City, HI 96763
808-565-4000
This upscale dining room with a fireplace creates an intimate setting for classic and refined American cuisine. More...

MAUI

Lahaina Grill Hawaii Regional
14/20
Lahaina Inn
127 Lahainaluna Rd.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-667-5117, 800-360-2606 | Menu
New American cuisine with a fresh island flair, served by a knowledgeable and attentive staff. More...

Nick's Fishmarket Maui Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Nick The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
4100 Wailea Alanui
Wailea, HI 96753
808-879-7224 | Menu
A romantic restaurant with fine service and Continental-seafood cuisine. More...

Pineapple Grill Hawaii Regional
13/20
Dining Room at Pineapple Grill, Lahaina, HI 200 Kapalua Dr.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-669-9600 | Menu
Tucked away on a golf course, this restaurant is worth seeking out for its innovative island cuisine and great wine list. More...

Tiki Terrace Hawaii Regional
12/20
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-667-0124 | Menu
Relax in a casual outdoor setting while enjoying Hawaii Regional cuisine specialties and Hawaiian entertainment. More...

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