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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

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
This noted 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
This elegant chef-driven restaurant showcases the bounty of Hawaii's ocean and land. More...

Hoku's Hawaii Regional
14/20
Dining Room at Hoku The Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-739-8780
Under skilled chef Wayne Hirabayashi, Hoku's shines brighter than ever. More...

La Mer French
16/20
Dining Room at La Mer, Honolulu, HI Halekulani Hotel
2199 Kalia Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-2311
Chef Yves Garnier creates his French dishes using local ingredients in this restaurant overlooking the Pacific. More...

Michel's at the Colony Surf Continental
13/20
Dining Room at Michel Colony Surf Hotel
2895 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-923-6552
Elegant French-influenced cuisine competes with one of the finest beachfront settings in the Islands. More...

Nobu Waikiki Japanese
16/20
Dining Room at Nobu Waikiki, Honolulu, HI Wakiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Rd.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-237-6999
Honolulu outpost of the famed Japanese restaurant---stylish and fun. More...

Twist at Hanohano Contemporary
14/20
Sheraton Waikiki
2255 Kalakaua Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
808-922-4422
Global island flavors inform the menu from executive sous chef Ryan Loo at the Sheraton Waikiki. More...

BIG ISLAND

CanoeHouse Hawaii Regional
14/20
Dining Room at CanoeHouse, Kamuela, HI Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr.
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-6622
This remains one of Hawaii's most romantic beachfront restaurants where East-West cuisine meets the sunset green flash. More...

KAUAI

Beach House Restaurant Pacific Rim
15/20
Dining Room at Beach House Restaurant, Koloa, HI 5022 Lawai Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-742-1424
A million-dollar view and excellent food make this a top choice for a fine dinner. More...

Roy's Poipu Bar & Grill Hawaii Regional
13/20
Poipu Shopping Village
2360 Kiahuna Plantation Dr.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-742-5000
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
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Rd.
Koloa, HI 96756
808-240-6456
If the grass hale, tiki torches and koi ponds aren't appealing enough, there's always the excellent cuisine and competent service. More...

LANAI

Ihilani Italian
16/20
Dining Room at Ihilani, Lanai City, HI Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay
One Manele Bay Rd.
Lanai City, HI 96763
808-565-2388
Topnotch Lanai dining experience boosted by Hulopoe Bay views. More...

MAUI

Casanova Italian Restaurant & Deli Italian
12/20
1188 Makawao Ave.
Makawao, HI 96768
808-572-0220
A cozy, romantic Italian restaurant with voluptuous pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven, as well as traditional homemade pastas and entrées. More...

Chez Paul French
14/20
Dining Room at Chez Paul, Lahaina, HI Road B
820 Olowalu Village
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-3843
French cuisine served with care by classically trained chef-owner Patrick Callarec of Provence. More...

Lahaina Grill Hawaii Regional
14/20
Lahaina Inn
127 Lahainaluna Rd.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-667-5117, 800-360-2606
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
A romantic restaurant with fine service and Continental-seafood cuisine. More...

Pineapple Grill Hawaii Regional
15/20
Dining Room at Pineapple Grill, Lahaina, HI 200 Kapalua Dr.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-669-9600
Tucked away on a golf course, this restaurant is worth seeking out for its innovative island cuisine and great wine list. More...

Roy's Bar & Grill Kihei Hawaii Regional
13/20
Dining Room at Roy Pi'ilani Shopping Center
303 Pi'ikea Ave.
Kihei, HI 96753
808-891-1120
Regional Hawaii cuisine chain restaurant offers first-rate service, an extensive wine list and a famous chocolate soufflé. More...

Tiki Terrace Hawaii Regional
12/20
Kaanapali Beach Hotel
2525 Ka’anapali Pkwy.
Lahaina, HI 96761
808-661-0011
Relax in a casual outdoor setting while enjoying Hawaii Regional cuisine specialties and Hawaiian entertainment. More...

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