Hy's Steak House
Hy's Steak House is set in an English-style mansion and serves up all the classic cuts and dishes you'd expect: beef Wellington, chateaubriand, seafood and items like rack of lamb. Guests can watch their steak sizzle on Kiawe wood in the Broiler Room or flambe desserts prepared tableside, and sip cognac afterward while enjoying live music in the Library Lounge. Entrees range in price from about $27 to $70 as of 2009, and attire is business casual. Dinner is served 7 days a week. This venue is about 7 miles away from the Koolau Golf Club.
Hy's Steak House
2440 Kuhio Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 922-5555
hyshawaii.com
Hiroshi's Eurasian Tapas
Hiroshi's Eurasian Tapas is a small-plate eatery where guests can dine on items like grilled Japanese squid and roasted shiitake mushrooms or a bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp, in an "understated" setting 7 nights a week. A master sommelier will pair a wine to your meal or you can choose from cocktails like the signature Special Foam martini. Gourmet magazine counted it among its Hot Ten restaurants in 2005, and in 2007 Wine Enthusiast gave it an award of distinction. Dishes range in price from about $9 to $17 (2009) and attire is casual. It's 2.6 miles from Hawaii's only glow-in-the-dark mini-golf at Big Kahuna's.
Hiroshi's Eurasian Tapas
500 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 533-4476
hiroshihawaii.com
Alan Wong's Restaurant
Named after its James Beard award-winning chef, Alan Wong's Restaurant is an elegant eatery that features regional Hawaiian cuisine including dishes like macadamia and coconut crusted lamb chops, grilled mahi mahi and a butter poached Kona lobster. Ingredients are fresh, seasonal and locally procured, so menu items change frequently and prices are unlisted. Both five- and seven-course tastings are available 7 days a week, and attire is business casual.
Alan Wong's Restaurant
1857 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 949-2526
alanwongs.com/kingstreet/king_street.html
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