Island Contemporary Cuisine
Island Contemporary Cuisine features the best of locally grown ingredients, the spices, sauces and cooking methods from all over Asia as well as Europe and the skill of chefs classically trained. Whether the restaurants in Hawaii are noted as Hawaii Regional, Pan Asian or Eurasian they all have one thing in common - combining different flavors to create unforgettable dishes.
The restaurants listed under these four categories are some of the very best, not only in the islands, but nationally.
Featured Island Contemporary Cuisine Locations
Restaurants Pricing Guide
- $$$$ - Inexpensive (less than $10)
- $$$$ - Moderate ($10 to $17)
- $$$$ - Expensive ($18 to $35)
- $$$$ - Very Expensive ($40 and up)
Price for entrees per person, not including drinks, taxes or gratuities. Unless otherwise noted, all major credit cards are accepted.
Most of the restaurants recommended are neighborhood spots where the prices are lower and the food is good. Written by the Senior Website Editor, a former magazine restaurant reviewer for 25 years in Hawaii, the recommended only restaurants represent value for your money regardless of whether you are budgeting or splurging.
Oahu has thousands of restaurants, followed by Maui, the Big Island and Kauai with Lanai and Molokai having the smallest amount. Restaurants will continually be added for all the islands. Bon Appetit!