Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Oahu

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Oahu? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

NOE ITALIAN - Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort

4.8

4.8 (1761)

$50 and over

Italian

Kapolei

About the restaurant

Ko Olina at Four Seasons Resort is where Chef Ryo Takatsuka vision comes to life in the most unexpected ways. The best choice for special occasions, its changing menu will have you returning again and again to try the dishes best described as Capri-meets-Oahu. Southern Italy’s characteristic light flavours shape dishes inspired by local seafood, premium Italian ingredients and homemade pastas accompanied by a multi-Wine Spectator Awarded wine list – many vintages never before available in Hawaii. Most tables are outdoors – ideal for romantic sunset and starlight dining.

Top review

HollyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Shaun was an amazing server. Our food was fantastic.

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Noe Signature Tagliatelle

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Filet Mignon

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Truffle Mashed Potato

Gaslamp

4.8

4.8 (137)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Honolulu

About the restaurant

"Swanky jazz lounge and steakhouse specializing in craft cocktails, Japanese wagyu beef, and global seafood offerings all while providing an entertainment driven atmosphere with the likes of fire dancing and live local jazz music"

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Keara

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing night celebrating our marriage. All the staff was amazing and presented the food so so well. It was the best experience.

Waikiki Leia

4.7

4.7 (99)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Kaimuki

About the restaurant

-If you are more than 6 people, please contact us.
-Dinner reservation is available by PHONE CALL ONLY.
Popular wedding venue at Diamondhead is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Open-air ambiance surrounded by Diamondhead.
Enjoy our tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls as you dine.

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Laura

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Wonderful gem. Will consider this location highly for our wedding next year

Bali Oceanfront

4.6

4.6 (1464)

$31 to $50

Unspecified

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Located in the Rainbow Tower, Bali Oceanfront offers one of the finest oceanside dining experiences in the Islands. Savor dishes crafted with fresh Island ingredients in our open-air dining room, offering stunning views of Waikiki Beach. Featuring fine dining in a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere, enjoy culinary creations in a setting caressed by gentle breezes with sounds of the ocean just steps away.

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Jerry

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Great dining with fantastic view and service! Food was excellent and service first rate. Scallop app was fantastic! Miso soup with local catch and Maine Lobster tail for me. Kampachi for my wife. Both served hot and delicious! Five stars from The Thornsbury’s!

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Pan Seared Scallops

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14 oz Center Cut Angus New York Strip

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Seared Big-Eye Ahi

Mānalo Lounge

4.6

4.6 (118)

$31 to $50

Asian

Ko Olina

About the restaurant

Best view in Ko Olina, with valet service by the Four Seasons. Mānalo Lounge – meaning ‘sweet water’ in Hawaiian, celebrates Hawaii’s diverse mix of cultures, paying homage to the flavors of Asia and across the greater Pacific. The outdoor breeze in a comfortable, relaxed environment lets us take it easy while enjoying top-quality pupus. Akin to the saying, 'Ae Kai - to bring together the land and sea to serve as a gathering place, Mānalo Lounge serves as a welcoming intersection to gather with family and friends for dinner, in a contemporary, yet casual setting at the water’s edge.

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Roman

Dined 5 days ago

Great staff and amazing food. Chill ambiance. Overall great experience. Tuna sashimi is a must.

UMI by Vikram Garg

4.5

4.5 (326)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Waikiki

About the restaurant

UMI by Vikram Garg’s Breakfast menu features contemporary signature dishes from around the world. Garg’s seafood-centric Dinner menu offers both a la carte and seasonal tasting menus celebrating the abundance of the sea. For more information visit www.umibyvikramgarg.com and follow the making of UMI at @umi_vikramgarg. Attire: Smart Casual.
Corkage: $40/Bottle, Limit one bottle per reservation.

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EmmaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food, amazing flavours and quality. A delicious meal and a lovely ambience.

Ya-Ya’s Chophouse & Seafood

4.2

4.2 (753)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Honolulu

About the restaurant

Ya Ya's Chophouse & Seafood

Ya-Ya’s chophouse & seafood is a new steakhouse concept created for the adventurous guest who enjoys a diverse menu and full flavors. Ya-Ya’s strives to bring you the very best cuts of PRIME steaks as well as the highest rated A-5 Wagyu beef flown in directly from Nagasaki, JAPAN. We are also especially proud of our seafood selection; flying in live whole Maine lobster daily as well as using the freshest, locally sourced island fish available. A steakhouse that isn’t your typical steakhouse; a unique fun place that welcomes you, whoever you are, and will treat you as a VIP every time! This is our goal and our commitment to you!

Thank-you for being a part of our vision and if you enjoy your experience please tell a friend or two. If we fall below our expectations please immediately notify our Manager on duty and allow us an opportunity to make your experience better.

Mahalo for your support! Bon Appetit and cheer

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Noemi

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome experience! Will definitely be returning.

Redfish Waikiki

4.2

4.2 (80)

$30 and under

Hawaiian

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Waikiki's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best.

Order by the pound or create your own customizable poke bowl at the front counter. Or dine in at our restaurant or bar where you can enjoy local craft brews, signature cocktails, locally-sourced plates made for sharing (even if you don’t want to) and of course, a mouth-watering variety of fresh poke with all the creative fixings.

Redfish is a modern take on the food we love to eat in Hawai‘i. Let’s eat!

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Tatiana

Dined 6 days ago

Quiet hidden restaurant with delicious food and great service.

Empire Steak House Hawaii

4.1

4.1 (54)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Waikiki

About the restaurant

Empire Steak House Hawaii, located atop the historic Ilikai Hotel & Luxury Suites in Waikiki, offers a premier dining experience that seamlessly blends New York sophistication with island charm. Renowned for its prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and expertly prepared dishes, our menu caters to discerning tastes. Guests can enjoy classic sides, decadent desserts, and an impressive selection of cocktails, fine wines, and over 100 single malt scotches. The elegant yet inviting atmosphere, featuring luxurious furnishings and panoramic views of Honolulu's coastline, creates the perfect setting for any occasion. Whether celebrating a milestone or indulging in an exceptional meal, Empire Steak House Hawaii promises a memorable culinary journey in paradise. This new location reflects the Sinanaj brothers’ legacy of excellence and hospitality, now infused with the aloha spirit. Visit us and experience where classic elegance meets island warmth.

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Jacob

Dined 2 days ago

First of all, I want to say that the food was delicious and the service was really great! First time going there and I was impressed. It was my wife’s birthday and the front staff helped us sing happy birthday and then the whole restaurant joined in, that was so beautiful! There’s just a couple things I didn’t like about this place but maybe one is not in there control. I was a little disappointed in the floor plan of the restaurant. I’m not an expert but I thought it was unfortunate that they couldn’t have taken advantage of the beautiful ocean views and most of the seating was toward the city/mountains. They had a piano player in there that was playing more modern medleys which I didn’t care for, maybe softer classical pieces or even softer modern music would made the ambiance more enjoyable. Also, it sounded like an electric piano but looked like a baby grand, we play piano at home so we could tell. My opinion is that for the price you spend at a restaurant like this, the ambiance needs to match that. A simple fix in my opinion! I will definitely like to come back on our next big celebration.

DK Steak House

4.0

4 (1716)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Waikiki

About the restaurant

For any inquiries please call Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Waikiki at (808) 931-6286.

We are the first on Oahu to dry age our steaks in house. We only use 100% USA Source Certified Steaks – that are all natural, with NO growth hormones, NO antibiotics, and NO steroids. Our high heat double broiler seals in the juices and enhances the natural flavors. We are offering traditional sides- and enhancing the menu with favorite classics from Sansei.

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alexi

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

This was my first time at DK and I loved the taste and quality of the food. It’s a great date night restaurant! Jason was our server and he was incredibly attentive and recommended all the great items on the menu. I ordered the carpaccio, brussels, steak and catch of the day. Everything was so good, I can’t wait to come back!

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