Oahu diners have a reason to book a table over the next couple of weeks: Honolulu Restaurant Week kicks off Saturday and runs through Nov. 15, bringing prix-fixe lunch and dinner deals to restaurants across the island with no ticket or pass required to join in.
The event, presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, invites residents and visitors to explore Honolulu's culinary scene through fine dining destinations, neighborhood favorites, brunch spots and pau hana gatherings, according to Hawaii News Now. Participating restaurants will offer exclusive prix-fixe menus and special dining experiences throughout the run, with no cover charge or wristband needed to take part, per HONOLULU Magazine.
Donna Kodama-Yee, publisher of Honolulu Magazine and Frolic Hawai‘i, said the event celebrates the diversity and creativity of Hawai‘i's local food scene, according to Hawaii News Now. She added that it's a chance to try a new menu or restaurant with friends, family or a date before the holiday season ramps up, the outlet reported.
A Lineup Spanning Waikiki to Ward
The restaurant week's roster includes 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar, Azure, Hideout Waikiki, Istanbul and Khan Skewer Restaurant, Hawaii News Now reported. Also on the list are Nori Bar in Waikīkī and Ward, ʻOlili Waikīkī, Thirty-Eight Restaurant and Westman Cafe, per the same report. Guests can browse the full roster of restaurants and their menus at hnlrestaurantweek.com.
The official event listings organize restaurants by categories including Asian Fusion, Dessert, Hawaiian Contemporary and Local, according to HONOLULU Restaurant Week's website. Dining tags on the site also flag spots as Kid-Friendly, Locally-Sourced Ingredients or Pau Hana, helping diners narrow down where to go based on the vibe they want. Among the Honolulu neighborhood's listed participants is Ruth's Chris Steak House Honolulu & Waikiki, according to the event's neighborhood page.
Why the Timing Matters for Local Restaurants
HONOLULU Magazine's event page describes the week as a way to help boost business during a slow stretch of the year when many local restaurants aren't receiving as many visitors, while also giving diners a more wallet-friendly way to experience local food. A separate HONOLULU Magazine report on last year's edition framed the timing similarly, noting that it falls after summer visitors have gone home and before the holiday season heats up — a lull that can hit restaurant revenue hard.
Shyla Fukushima, First Hawaiian Bank's senior vice president and division manager for retail products and services, said the week offers dining deals while showcasing local businesses that contribute to the community and economy, according to Hawaii News Now. First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard support the event and Hawai‘i's restaurant industry more broadly, the outlet reported. A portion of proceeds will go to the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association Education Foundation, which aims to enhance Hawai‘i's food service and hospitality sector by educating, preparing and inspiring the next generation of industry leaders.
First-Ever Billing, Despite a 2025 Run
HONOLULU Magazine's announcement describes the 2026 edition as the first-ever HONOLULU Restaurant Week presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard. That framing sits alongside earlier coverage: HI Now reported that a Honolulu Restaurant Week ran from Nov. 8 through Nov. 16, 2025, with more than 60 participating restaurants across the island. HONOLULU Magazine's own 2025 deals roundup put the number at 64 restaurants, and highlighted specials like Khan Skewer House's 10-course menu for two to three people, discounted from $109 to $80, and Chef Chai's $60 four-course menu featuring kataifi-wrapped prawns, smoked duck tacos, salmon and Mongolian lamb chops.
Other properties joined last year's event as well. SERA at Renaissance Honolulu offered a limited-time two-course lunch menu during the 2025 run, according to Marriott's event listing.
