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

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

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

Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but the afternoon happy hour at this oceanfront patio is one of the best deals on Maui. — Travel + Leisure

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

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

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

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

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

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

The "amazing array of exquisite" sushi coupled with "scrumptious" entrees and cocktails lures loyalists to this "fabulous", "clublike" Japanese–Pacific Rim chainlet. — Zagat

Nick’s serves the freshest island fish, steaks from Maui Cattle Company and live Maine lobster in a tropical setting. — Where

The spot's the thing—the view is amazing—at this casual eatery just steps from the beach on the grounds of the Honua Kai Resort & Spa. — Fodor's

Fun, contemporary Japanese food and sushi. — Gayot

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