2013 Hale Aina Award Winners: Best Restaurants
Congratulations to the 2013 Hale Aina Award winners!
Each year, HONOLULU Magazine readers vote for their favorite restaurants in the Islands. The winning restaurants were announced at a gala reception held November 11, 2012 at the Royal Hawaiian’s Monarch Ballroom. See our upcoming January 2013 issue for more on the Hale Aina Awards.
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CHEF’S CHOICE AWARD
Le Bistro
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
GOLD — Roy’s
SILVER — Alan Wong’s Restaurant
BRONZE — Le Bistro
FINALIST — Chai’s Island Bistro
FINALIST — Chef Mavro
BEST OAHU RESTAURANT
GOLD — Roy’s
SILVER — Alan Wong’s Restaurant
BRONZE — 12th Ave Grill
FINALIST — Azure
FINALIST – TOWN
BEST MAUI RESTAURANT
GOLD — Lahaina Grill
SILVER — Mama’s Fish House
BRONZE — Merriman’s Kapalua
FINALIST — Haliimaile General Store
FINALIST — Mala Ocean Tavern
BEST BIG ISLAND RESTAURANT
GOLD — Merriman’s Waimea
SILVER — Roy’s
BRONZE — Sansei Waikoloa
FINALIST — Holuakoa Gardens & Café
FINALIST — Kaleo’s Bar & Grill
BEST KAUAI RESTAURANT
GOLD — The Beach House Restaurant
SILVER — Merriman’s Fish House Poipu
BRONZE – Roy’s
FINALIST — Bar Acuda
FINALIST — Josselin’s Tapas Bar & Grill
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
GOLD — Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
SILVER — The Grove Restaurant
BRONZE — Honu
FINALIST — Cactus
FINALIST – Prima
FAVORITE LITTLE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT
GOLD — 12th Ave Grill
SILVER — Le Bistro
BRONZE — Mala Ocean Tavern
FINALIST — Kalapawai Cafe
FINALIST — TOWN
BEST SERVICE
GOLD — Lahaina Grill
SILVER — Roy’s
BRONZE — Alan Wong’s Restaurant
FINALIST — La Mer
FINALIST — Ruth’s Chris Steak House
BEST LUNCH
GOLD — The Pineapple Room by Alan Wong
SILVER — Mariposa
BRONZE — Tango Contemporary Cafe
FINALIST — Cafe Julia
FINALIST — Downtown @ HiSAM
BEST BRUNCH
GOLD — Orchids
SILVER — Prince Court
BRONZE — Plumeria Beach House
FINALIST — Mala Ocean Tavern
FINALIST — Oceanarium Restaurant, Pacific Beach Hotel
BEST BREAKFAST
GOLD — Cinnamon’s
SILVER — Cafe Kaila
BRONZE — Longhi’s
FINALIST — Original Pancake House
FINALIST — Tango Contemporary Cafe
BEST COCKTAIL
GOLD — Nobu Waikiki
SILVER — The Lobby Bar @ The Modern Honolulu
BRONZE — Lewers Lounge
FINALIST — 39 Hotel
FINALIST – TOWN
BEST PRIVATE ROOM
GOLD — Ruth’s Chris Steak House
SILVER — The Willows
BRONZE — Morton’s The Steakhouse
FINALIST — Sarento’s Waikiki
FINALIST — Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
BEST FOOD TRUCK
GOLD — Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck
SILVER — Camille’s on Wheels
BRONZE — Soul Patrol
FINALIST — Da Falafel King
FINALIST — Ono To Go
BEST WINE PROGRAM
GOLD — Formaggio
SILVER — Vino Italian Tapas & Wine Bar
BRONZE — Brasserie Du Vin
FINALIST — Chef Mavro
FINALIST — La Mer
BEST VALUE
GOLD — Side Street Inn
SILVER — Big City Diner
BRONZE — Cafe O Lei
FINALIST — Good to Grill
FINALIST — Marukame Udon
BEST PUPU
GOLD — Side Sreet Inn
SILVER — Roy’s
BRONZE — Uncle Bo’s
FINALIST — Hiroshi Eurasian Tapas
FINALIST — Home Bar & Grill
BEST PLACE TO TAKE VISITORS
GOLD — Mama’s Fish House
SILVER — Helena’s Hawaiian Food
BRONZE — Tiki’s Grill & Bar
FINALIST — House Without a Key
FINALIST — Top of Waikiki
BEST RESTAURANT FOR A DATE NIGHT
GOLD — Michel’s at the Colony Surf
SILVER — Hy’s Steak House
BRONZE — Hoku’s
FINALIST — Azure
FINALIST — La Mer
BEST RESTAURANT FOR A BIG GROUP
GOLD — Buca di Beppo
SILVER — The Willows
BRONZE — Side Street Inn
FINALIST — Shokudo
FINALIST — Uncle Bo’s
BEST VEGETARIAN
GOLD — Whole Foods Market
SILVER — Down To Earth
BRONZE — Umeke Market
FINALIST — Downbeat Diner
FINALIST — Peace Cafe
BEST GOURMET COMFORT FOOD
GOLD — Side Street Inn
SILVER — 12th Ave Grill
BRONZE — TOWN
FINALIST — Kalapawai Cafe
FINALIST — Soul
BEST STEAK
GOLD — Ruth’s Chris Steak House
SILVER — Hy’s Steak House
BRONZE — Morton’s The Steakhouse
FINALIST — d.k. Steak House
FINALIST — Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
BEST SEAFOOD
GOLD — Nico’s at Pier 38
SILVER — Mama’s Fish House
BRONZE — Uncle’s Fish Market & Grill
FINALIST — Azure
FINALIST — Mitch’s
BEST DESSERT
GOLD — Alan Wong’s Restaurant
SILVER — JJ Bistro & French Pastry
BRONZE — The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl
FINALIST — Cafe Laufer
FINALIST — Nobu Waikiki
BEST CHINESE
GOLD — Little Village Noodle House
SILVER — Happy Day
BRONZE — Pah Ke’s Chinese Restaurant
FINALIST — China Boat
FINALIST — Fook Yuen
BEST HAWAIIAN
GOLD — Ono Hawaiian Food
SILVER — Helena’s Hawaiian Food
BRONZE — Young’s Fish Market
FINALIST — Highway Inn
FINALIST — Yama’s Fish Market
BEST ITALIAN
GOLD — Assaggio Italian Ristorante
SILVER — Cafe Sistina
BRONZE — Sabrina’s
FINALIST — Bernini
FINALIST — Taormina Sicilian Cuisine
BEST JAPANESE
GOLD — Nobu Waikiki
SILVER — Izakaya Gaku
BRONZE — Sushi Sasabune
FINALIST — Imanas Tei
FINALIST — Restaurant Wada
BEST THAI
GOLD — Phuket Thai
SILVER — Bangkok Chef
BRONZE — Champa Thai
FINALIST — Thai Chef
FINALIST — To Thai For
BEST FILIPINO
GOLD — Elena’s Restaurant
SILVER — Max’s of Manila
BRONZE — Thelma’s Restaurant
FINALIST — Julie’Z Restaurant
FINALIST — Mabuhay Cafe & Restaurant
BEST FRENCH
GOLD — Le Bistro
SILVER — La Mer
BRONZE — Chef Mavro
FINALIST — Gerard’s
FINALIST — Michel’s at the Colony Surf
BEST GREEK
GOLD — Olive Tree Cafe
SILVER — The Fat Greek
BRONZE — Greek Marina
FINALIST — Greek Corner
FINALIST — Mediterranean Gourmet
BEST INDIAN
GOLD — Himalayan Kitchen
SILVER — Cafe Maharani
BRONZE — India Cafe
FINALIST — Cafe TajMahal
FINALIST — Monsoon India
BEST KOREAN
GOLD — Sorabol
SILVER — Million Restaurant
BRONZE — Choi’s Garden
FINALIST — Ah-Lang Restaurant
FINALIST — Yakiniku Don-Day
BEST MEXICAN
GOLD — Azteca Mexican Restaurant
SILVER — Los Chaparros
BRONZE — Serg’s Mexican Kitchen
FINALIST — Mexico Restaurant
FINALIST — Zaratez Mexicatessen
BEST VIETNAMESE
GOLD — Hale Vietnam
SILVER — Pho One
BRONZE — Pho 777
FINALIST — Duc’s Bistro
FINALIST — Saigon Noodle House