Hawaii

"Expert culinarian" George (Mavro) Mavrothalassitis "delivers on all fronts", offering a "spectacular taste of the islands" at his Hawaii Regional–French "true gourmet experience". — Zagat

Thanks to the chef’s close collaboration with island fishermen and local organic farmers, these small plates are brimming with Hawaii-inspired fare made from fresh, regional ingredients. — goop

It's "less formal than La Mer upstairs", but "from the minute" you enter this "spectacular" Pacific Rim seafooder in the "famed" Halekulani Hotel you're "treated like an alii (royalty)". — Zagat

The food is beautifully presented and consistently good, and their fresh fish menu even names the fishermen who caught the special catch of the day. — Where

Like many places in Hawaii, the menu is a bit all over the place...the restaurant is in Makawao, a historically cowboy town that’s now a small artist community full of unique shops and boutiques. — The Infatuation

Flat breads, oyster shooters and unrivaled coconut shrimp are just the tip. Don't skip the beet salad with locally made Surfing Goat cheese. — Condé Nast Traveler

It'€™s not easy to characterize this healthy-gourmet bistro, an offshoot of Hilo's Island Natural Market health-food store. — Gayot

Chef Peter Merriman began promoting the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement in 1988 with the opening of this eponymous restaurant in Waimea’s Opelo Plaza. — Travel + Leisure

Chef Wolfgang Puck creates "a little Hollywood in Hawaii" at this Four Seasons Wailea outpost of his famous Beverly Hills standby. — Zagat

'ULU Ocean Grill & Sushi Lounge at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu takes its name from the Hawaiian word for breadfruit, which was a staple food of the Polynesian people. — Gayot

A Waikiki institution that is a must-visit for any steak lover. — Where

Looking out on its namesake, La Mer is the prettiest dining room on Oahu, with carved wooden screens setting an elegant art deco-ish tone. — Fodor's

This award-winning restaurant is a long-time favorite with residents who love their mu-shu rolls and lettuce wrap appetizers and traditional Chinese entrees. — Where

The ever-changing specials menu is a sure bet; don’t miss Roy's dark chocolate soufflé. — Gayot

On the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Hana Highway, in the center of Paia, is a nondescript restaurant serving quick lunches and dinners in a relaxed atmosphere. — Gayot

Enjoy "gourmet" Hawaii Regional fare made with local ingredients "while watching the tiki-torch lighting in a beautiful garden setting" at this Kauai Coast Resort "jewel". — Zagat

Located in the Ala Moana area, Yanagi attracts sushi lovers from points near and far. — Gayot

Colin Nishida's Side Street Inn has made its name as a hangout for local and visiting celebrity chefs. — Gayot