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53 by the Sea, Honolulu, HI

53 by the Sea

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4.6
4.6
1900 Reviews
$50 and over
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Designed around it's breathtaking view, 53 By The Sea opened in 2012 and is one of the island’s premier fine dining experiences. Having received the Hale Aina Award for Most Romantic Restaurant 2017-2021, as well as the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s “Hawaii’s Best” award for Restaurant with a View, it is truly a celebration for all the senses. From the iconic grand staircase to sweeping views of Waikiki, Diamond Head, and the rolling surf at Kakaako, each moment at 53 By The Sea is unforgettable.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Cross street
    Olomehani St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $75.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Special Mother's Day Set Brunch! $75++ Price does not include tax & gratuity. SHARED ANTIPASTI - Tomato Salad - Grilled Long Beans - - Roasted Carrots - Burrata - -Poached Ahi & Canary Beans - - Bread & Whipped Miso Butter - Choice Of Entree: SEAFOOD CANNELLONI Frisée, Fennel, and Herb Salad CROQUE MADAME Mountain View Farm Ham, Sunny Egg, Fried 'Ulu BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST Kula Berries, Whipped Tahitian Vanilla Butter Dessert PINK LEMON TIRAMISU Sweetland Farm Cajeta, Yogurt
  • Wine by the Sea

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 7, 2025 only
    Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on May 7th
    Wine by the Sea Photo
  • Wine by the Sea

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 4, 2025 only
    Come enjoy a wine dinner with us on June 4th
    Wine by the Sea Photo

What 1,900 people are saying

53 by the Sea reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Great for fine wines

  • Oahu

    Great for fine wines

  • Oahu

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
53 by the Sea offers a "great experience" with "breathtaking views" and "fantastic food." Ideal for special occasions, it features a "beautiful setting" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "spectacular tasting menu" and the extensive wine list. While pricey, the venue's ambiance and quality often justify the cost.

1,900 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinning experience in our Hawai’i vacation

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  2. JayXie VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always enjoy 53 By the Sea. Their service is always on point and welcoming. The ambiance are spectacular as always!

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  3. mogumogusan

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my friend to have lunch. Thank you very much for accommodate my request.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delicious meal and great experience! We decided on 53 by the Sea because of Restaurant Week. Definitely worth it! We were placed at a couples table that faced the ocean. The view was beautiful! The chair was a little sunk in but that didn’t take away from the great service and delicious food!

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  5. Tgee

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for the restaurant week menu and was very impressed all around. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. After dinner my bf and I went outside on the lanai (with a drink in hand) and took in the beautiful view. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Liftbigeatbig

    Hawaii15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 17, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant week menu was very tasty!

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  7. WKT1 VIP

    Hawaii35 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant Week 2019 ~ this was a disappointment. Fish was over cooked and under seasoned. Short ribs were dry and tough. Have a seafood allergy, they would not accommodate by serving a different soup. I figured for a restaurant of their caliber, they’d run willing to accommodate an allergy. The best part of the meal was the beautiful view, lavash and dessert. Will not be going back to this reata

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s our favorite restaurant, food is great and excellent service as usual, will go again.

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  9. Sunshine

    Hawaii45 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 16, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was good but we waited an hour for our food and it wasn’t even busy. Like on a previous visit, the food was not impressive - over cooked and hard. Beautiful restaurant, but wont be back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 15, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Kick off to restaurant week was fantastic. The appetizer soup special was amazing. So flavorful I wish I could have had more. My aunt and grandmother had the spare ribs...they were absolutely wonderful. Melt off your fork and so flavorful. I had the fish...it was a bit overcooked but still tasty. Lilikoi tart for dessert was pleasantly refreshing, great for lunch. Overall we had a great time.

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FAQs

53 by the Sea does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. 53 by the Sea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 536-5353.

53 by the Sea is rated 4.6 stars by 1900 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 53 by the Sea

53 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Olomehani St.
  • Neighborhood
    Kaka'ako
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking available on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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