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

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

If the Rat Pack reconvened for big steaks and a bigger red, they'd feel right at home at Hy's, which has changed little since it opened in 1976. — Fodor's

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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