Let’s Eat! Grand Lānai Restaurant Week Set for Oct. 2-8 at International Market Place

 

 

It’s a big win for diners when great restaurants hui together to offer popular menu items for a special price, all at the same time. And that’s what’s happening at International Market Place during its annual Grand Lānai Restaurant Week from Oct. 2–8.

 

To kick things off, IMP is hosting a preview event—Taste of the Grand Lānai—on Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This preview event is a sip-and-graze reception hosted by IMP’s nine participating restaurants, along with complimentary cocktails, live music and star gazing courtesy of Stargazers of Hawaii. Tickets ($85) include nine tasting dishes from the participating restaurants and ice cream from Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats, two drink tickets, stargazing, four hours of validated parking.

 

During Restaurant Week, the same eateries will offer five-course, prix fixe menus, showcasing some of their best dishes at more affordable prices than if ordered separately. Restaurants will offer validated parking with a purchase of $25 or more (first hour free; second hour is $2 and third hour is another $2).

 

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Here’s the lineup of participating restaurants and what’s on the menu:

 

 

Crackin’ Kitchen
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 404-9221
Open daily: Noon–10 p.m.

Crackin’ Kitchen is Waikīkī’s premiere Cajun-style crab boil joint, with a local twist.

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: King Crab Signature Combo taster, with shrimp, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and Spam.

Restaurant Week Menu: The full King Crab Signature Combo, because more crab is better. This feast serves two to three people and comes with one and a half pounds of king crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes and Spam, with three signature Crackin’ Kitchen sauces and a side order of crab fried rice. ($160).

Reservations: Not required, but recommended.

 

Perk: The full Signature Combo is also available for take-out.

 

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Eating House 1849 by Roy Yamaguchi
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 924-1849
Open: Monday–Friday 4–9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–9 p.m.

Roy Yamaguchi’s much-loved Eating House 1849 is offering an exquisite sampling of curated dishes that pay homage to plantation-era cuisine.

 

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Maguro Tataki with pickled ginger and scallion.

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course dinner menu that starts with tocino pork belly and maguro tataki (atchara, pickled ginger, scallion). For the second course, choose from braised pork shank ($69), fried whole market catch ($70), the EH Surf & Turf ($72) or seafood batalong ($75). The dessert course is an Ube Blondie Skillet with pandan ice-cream.

Reservations: Strongly recommended.

Perk: Optional Moet Imperial Nectar Rose wine pairing with three-course menu. Plus, on Oct. 3, buy two or more entrees and keiki (12 and under) eat free.

 

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Herringbone Waikiki
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 210-2656
Open: Monday–Thursday 4–10 p.m.; Friday 4–11 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4–11 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4–10 p.m.

This ocean-to-table restaurant serves up a bounty of seafood in a beautiful open-air dining space that evokes lush ocean vibes and a rustic fishing village ambience.

 

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Baja Shrimp Cocktail (rock shrimp, plantain chips, Kupu Place Aquaponics micro cilantro)

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A four-course menu ($89) that celebrates the extensive range of produce and seafood available on O‘ahu, including Oysters Rockefeller (Mari’s Gardens Okinawan spinach, Portuguese sausage, Pernod), Baja Shrimp Cocktail (rock shrimp, plantain chips, Kupu Place Aquaponics micro cilantro), Beer Battered Fish & Chips (black cod, piccalilli relish, sea salt and malt vinegar powdered fries) and Berries & Cream (liliko‘i Bavarian cream, fresh berries).

Reservations: Not required.

 

Perk: The gang’s all welcome here. Herringbone prides itself on accommodating large parties.

 

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Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall
Level 3, Grand Lānai
Open daily: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

If a food court had class, it would look like something like the Kūhiō Avenue Food Hall, a dining concept that features 10 food concepts and three bars.

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Pork Belly Taco, with Asian slaw, mango pico, ancho chili hash aioli, chihuahua cheese, cilantro and lime.

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A la carte menu featuring Pork Belly Tacos (three pork belly tacos, $22), Pulpo Con Papas (grilled Spanish octopus, smashed fingerling potatoes and ancho chili hash aioli, $24), Avocado Brulee ($12) and La Pina Frozen Margarita ($10).

 

Reservations: Not required.

 

Perk: Get Don the Beachcomber’s famous Mai Tai at the Tipsy Tiki bar.

 

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Liliha Bakery

Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 922-2488

Open daily: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (Restaurant Week menu is available after 11 a.m.)

Liliha Bakery is a full-service bakery and coffee shop, with old-school diner vibes. Go for the Coca Puffs and stay for the griddled butter rolls with the signature neon pink jelly.

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: The Original Coco Puff and Poi Mochi Donut.

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course menu of Liliha classics ($50), including Butter Rolls with Liliha Jelly and Seafood Bisque, Prime Surf & Turf (10-ounce carved prime rib, lobster tail, rice, corn, mixed greens) and for dessert, the iconic bakery’s signature Cocoa Puff.

 

Reservations: Walk-ins only.

 

Perk: Grab a box of Liliha’s signature baked goods (chocolate chantilly cake for the win!) from the bakery counter for an after-after-dinner snack.

 

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Moani Waikiki
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 466-2629
Open Sunday–Thursday 5–11 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Moani is a locally owned and operated restaurant that celebrates Hawai‘i’s unique lifestyle, with local cuisine and live music nightly.

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Pork lumpia

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course menu ($40) of pork lumpia, fish sinigang and flan for dessert.

 

Reservations: Strongly recommended, especially for large parties.

 

Perk: Moani Waikiki makes a mean Mangonada, the swicy tangy mango slush cocktail that’s the margarita’s much cooler cousin. Plus, on Oct. 3, buy two or more entrees and keiki (12 and under) eat free.

 

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Shorefyre
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 672-2097
Open: Monday–Tuesday 10–12 a.m.; Wednesday–Thursday 10–2 a.m., Friday–Saturday 9–2 a.m., Sunday 9–12 a.m.

Shorefyre is an upbeat family-friendly restaurant that doesn’t take itself too seriously, except when it comes to its seriously stunning ocean view.

 

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Thai Larb Lettuce Cup with romaine lettuce, minced beef, shallots, mint, fish sauce, chili paste, lime zest and shoyu.

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course menu with options for each course ($65). The first course is a choice of Thai Larb Lettuce Cup or Ahi Crudo (sliced cucumber, shaved red onion, Thai lime vinaigrette, wasabi, kabayaki). The second course is a choice of Roasted Rack of Pork (garlic truffle mashed potato, apple cider pan gravy) or Peppercorn Parmesan Au (Hawaiian swordfish, roasted red skin potato, white clam cream, passion fruit puree and roasted brussel sprouts). For dessert, choose from Bread Pudding (white chocolate Jack Daniel’s hard sauce) or Guava Cheesecake Cannoli (guava cheesecake filling, chocolate chips, guava syrup, whipped cream).

 

Reservations: Strongly recommended on weekends and for parties of six or more.

 

Foodie Perk: Shorefyre also does brunch daily. Bonus perk: The mimosas are $5, and on Oct. 3, buy two or more entrees and keiki (12 and under) eat free.

 

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Skybox Taphouse
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 378-8542
Open: Monday–Thursday noon–2 a.m., Friday 11–2 a.m., Saturday–Sunday 7–2 a.m.

This locally owned Italian restaurant-sports bar mash-up is one of Honolulu’s biggest sports bars, with 40 televisions, two full bars and a beer tap waterfall.

 

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: Spicy Kauai‘i Shrimp with Lemon & Honey Risotto

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course menu ($50) that starts with a choice of Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup or Bruschetta. The second course is a choice of Cajun Risotto with Calabrese Shrimp or Butternut Squash Puree with Jidori Chicken (baby carrots, marbled potatoes), followed by a Nutella Berry Calzone for dessert.

 

Reservations: Not necessary.

 

Foodie Perk: Skybox carries one of the largest selections of locally brewed beer on the island, and on Oct. 3, buy two or more entrees and keiki (12 and under) eat free.

 

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Stripsteak
Level 3, Grand Lānai
(808) 896-2545
Open: Sunday–Thursday 5–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5–10 p.m.

Internationally recognized chef Michael Mina’s Waikīkī outpost of his Stripsteak chain gives classic steakhouse-meets-beachside bistro vibes. The highly curated menu offers guests the best seafood and signature cuts of premium beef.

 

Taste of the Grand Lānai Tasting Dish: New York Steak with Red Wine Shallot Butter and Whipped Potato.

 

Restaurant Week Menu: A three-course menu ($89) that starts with a choice Waipoli Greens (shaved cucumber, radish, yuzu vinaigrette), Truffle Caesar Salad (parmesan, garlic streusel, tempura white anchovy or Instant Bacon (Kurobuta pork belly, tempura oyster, soy glaze). For the second course, choose from Macadamia-Crusted Mahi Mahi (baby bok choi, honshimeji mushrooms, scallion-butter sauce), Pan Roasted Jidori Chicken (asparagus, snow peas, English peas, potato puree, Maui onion-chicken jus) or 7-ounce New York Strip (whipped potato, charred broccolini, red wine-shallot butter). For dessert, choose from Basque-Style Cheesecake (roasted strawberry, yuzu curd) or a Sorbet Trio (strawberry-guava, mango, haupia).

 

Reservations: Strongly recommended.

 

Foodie Perk: Optional Phelps Cabernet wine pairing with three-course menu.