2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hau Tree Restaurant at the Kaimana Beach Hotel Wins Gold for Best Outdoor Dining in Hawai‘i
Shade of the Century: Come for the tree, stay for the food.
Hale ‘Aina Awards
You’re Invited to An Exclusive Dinner with Kapa Hale
Our 2021 Hale ‘Aina chef’s dinner series kicks off on Thursday, July 29, with our 2021 Gold winner for Best New Restaurant.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on June 14, 2021.
Vote Now For the 2021 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Now through March 31, support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards.
The 2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Hawai‘i’s Best Restaurants
This year, we talk to our Restaurateurs of the Year about the pandemic, dive into a new Spanish-Italian concept, pair a drink for every mood, provide tips for Korean barbecue and more.
Dine at Hale ‘Aina Gold-Winning Restaurants, Get Double the Points
Now through Feb. 28, get twice the rewards when you use your First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard credit card at qualifying restaurants.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: Rigo Named Best New Restaurant in Hawai‘i
Rigo, opened by Japanese restaurant group Huge, brings luxury and maximalism to the masses in the form of a Spanish Italian restaurant.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Pai Honolulu Wins Bronze for Hawai‘i’s Best Tasting Menu
Pai Honolulu’s takeout menu has a few meals that are not so hot. And that’s a very cool thing.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winner: The Beginner’s Guide to Korean Barbecue
Switching things up, Korean style, can make your next turn at the grill so much better. Learn how to gogikui.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka of MW Restaurant Win Hawai‘i’s Restaurateurs of the Year
This couple lends a helping hand not just because times are tough, but because it’s what they’ve always done.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Pai Honolulu
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, the Hale ‘Aina 2020 Bronze winner for Best Tasting Menu will offer an exclusive culinary experience on Jan. 24.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Drive-In Celebration Presented by First Hawaiian Bank x Mastercard
HONOLULU celebrated our 2020 restaurant winners and Hawai‘i’s restaurant industry in one night on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, with our premier event reimagined into an exclusive drive-in party.
The Ultimate Hawai‘i Drinking Guide: What to Drink to Match Your Mood
We asked the Hale ‘Aina drink experts to recommend a drink to pair for nearly every emotion.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Bar Leather Apron and Hy’s Steak House
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, two award-winning names will come together for one ultra exclusive evening on Dec. 17.
What You’ll See and Hear at the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Yes, you can take a chic selfie in your car. From over-the-top dancers to big voices, we have all the other details for the entertainment lined up for our big night.
What You’ll Feast on at the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
See what's on the menu at this year’s Hale ‘Aina Celebration.
You’re Invited to an Exclusive Dinner with Mad Bene
As part of our Hale ‘Aina Dinner Series, this award-winning name features an exclusive menu on Dec. 3.
Get Your Tickets to the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Celebration
Join us for HONOLULU’s biggest event of the year on Saturday, Dec. 12, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at International Market Place.
2020 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: The Best Restaurants in Hawai‘i
Congratulations to this year’s Hale ‘Aina Award winners announced on Sept. 14, 2020.
2021 Hale ‘Aina Awards: 4 Great Drink Crawls on O‘ahu
Sure, you can rosé all day, but why should you when there’s a wealth of drink options across the city?
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Lahaina Grill Wins Gold for Maui’s Best Restaurant
We talk with owner Jurg Munch about the restaurant’s history of success.
Vote Now for the 2020 Hale ‘Aina Awards
Support your favorite restaurants by nominating them for Hawai‘i’s most prestigious dining awards, now through April 10.
2019 Hale ‘Aina Award Winners: Sheldon Simeon’s Lineage on Maui Wins Gold for Hawai‘i’s Best New Restaurant
Sheldon Simeon has had some very public ups and downs. The lessons he’s learned from them culminate in his latest restaurant on Maui.
