Hawaii

The only Hawaii restaurant that any serious foodie should experience isn't located on the beach, or even in Waikiki—this intimate McCully resto is the finest on the island. — BlackBook

This hip and pricey tapas bar is a top place in Hanalei in terms of tastiness, creativity, and pizzazz. — Fodor's

Situated beachside within upscale Waikiki resort Halekulani, Orchids offers a relaxed, open-air environment for you to enjoy executive chef Vikrum Garg’s locally sourced cuisine. — Forbes Travel Guide

For almost four decades, Mama's has been the Maui destination for special occasions. — Fodor's

Experience a chic night of delectable dining at this award-winning seaside restaurant, which has an inventive menu featuring the best in local produce, meats and cheeses — Where

Found in the unlikely spot of the Waiakea Center strip mall between Walmart and Office Max is Hilo Bay Cafe, which offers American Nouveau cuisine. — Travel + Leisure

At the luxury Halekulani resort, La Mer is rated by traditionalists as Waikiki’s ultimate gourmet dining destination, though it’s old-fashioned. — Lonely Planet

Enjoy lunch beach-side and dinner under the stars at this casual spot with a lively bar and entertainment — Where

"Plan your day so you're on the deck for sunset" advise viewmasters who double down to Mark Ellman's Hawaii Regional seafooder duo in Maui for "really inventive" "local wonders." — Zagat

The culinary sorceress behind this destination dining spot is Chef Bev Gannon, who was one of the original forces behind the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement. — Lonely Planet

An upgrade from the typical T-shirt-casual joint, this laid-back spot hosts live music nightly. — Lonely Planet

Spago is warm, lively and open, with a spectacular ocean view that is difficult to improve upon. — Gayot

The “godfather” of Hawaii Regional cuisine “still shines” insist loyalists who patronize Roy Yamaguchi’s “epicurean delight." — Zagat

With veteran Four Seasons executive chef Thomas Bellec at the helm, this beachfront destination restaurant remains a superb showcase for the wares of 160 local fishermen and farmers — Frommer's

Upstairs is a breezy surf-and-turf dining room, where 90% of all menu ingredients are locally caught or grown, and the fusion cuisine is designed by a famous chef — Lonely Planet

The best hotel restaurant on Kauai may also be one of the smallest and hardest to find, tucked inside the discreetly located Koa Kea Hotel & Resort. — Frommer's

It's safe to say the secret is out: Star Noodle is one of Maui's absolute must-visit restaurants. — Travel + Leisure

Hailed by many as Hawai’i’s best restaurant, Alan Wong’s marries local preferences with a formal setting. — DK Eyewitness

Unassuming and budget-friendly, Little Village is so popular with locals that it expanded to the space next door. — Fodor's

Sophisticated outdoor dining on the beach (yes, truly on the beach) and creative Island cuisine using local, fresh-caught fish. — Fodor's