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    53 By The Sea

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, New American, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sandee M.

    This is an update to my earlier review. First the good: the service was impeccable and our cocktails were superb. And the view was still amazing. The not-so-good: a few of the dishes were okay but the fish dishes were not seasoned well and were a bit dry. My caesar salad included fresh Manoa lettuce but the dressing was very watery and tasteless. It was as if the leaves weren't dried before adding the dressing. The meal was disappointing overall because we were expecting the same experience that we enjoyed previously and the restaurant fell short of that. And at the prices they charge, we should have been able to have a more positive experience.

    Kylie S.

    Came here with a friend and we had a great experience! I haven't been here in years, but besides the food, the ambience, view and service is wonderful. I believe it's only complimentary valet parking, unless you want to find parking in the area and walk. We opted for one of the preset meals instead of à la carte and everything was cooked and plated perfectly. Some of the dishes were interesting but still tasted amazing. I was hungry but I definitely left full! I can't tell you exactly what we ate but I can tell you I enjoyed all of it. Our service from Tony was great and he graciously put up with us and our antics. Will hope to be back soon :)

    Karlo G.

    This restaurant will always be in our list of "must return" when visiting Honolulu. 53 by the Sea is an oceanfront fine dining known for their multi-course meals and sweeping views of Diamond Head and Waikiki. I've been here twice and both times the service and food were phenomenal. This restaurant is located on the waterfront right at the entrance of the Kewalo Boat Basin harbor. This restaurant is in the Ka'ako neighborhood and I recommend either rideshare or driving. If you're driving, they do offer complimentary valet service which I absolutely took advantage of. The building has a European design with a mix of Hawaiian textures. Driving up to the front entrance exudes palatial mediterranean vibes. The front doors are massive and provides a dramatic entrance into foyer. Guests are greeted with a view of the opulent marble dual grand staircase and crystal chandelier. And just behind the staircase is the dining room which offers a magnificent view of the waterfront, Waikiki, and Diamond Head. Their menu offers regional cuisine made with local ingredients. They have an a la carte option and a couple tasting menus to choose from. I was able try both their Naupaka Menu (4-course) and Kaui Menu (6-course) during my visits. The tasting menus also offers a caviar upgrade and wine pairing option. The stand outs were the crispy snapper, filet mignon, kikikoi ispahan, seared scallop & foie gras, grilled striploin, and olen-citrus tart. The wine pairings were a mix of french and italian wines. Pricing is splurge level and worth the experience. Service was equally impressive. The server consistently checked-in, took notes on preferences, and ensured all of our tasting note questions were answered. There's one major recommendation to fully maximize the views and experience. Come as soon as they open. Both times I booked for 5:00 PM allotted around 2-3 hours to complete the meal experience. Serving portions are decent and the 6-course Kaui menu was definitely a stretch to finish.

    Julys wine pairing menu
    Amber G.

    We went to the July wine pairing dinner. It was beyond fantastic. Jeremy was our wine event coordinator. He picked the wines and worked with the chef for each course. Ysabelle assisted us and did amazing. Between their impeccable service and the amazing food, it was a great night. There were three courses each paired with their own wine. The pours weee normal sized and perfectly paired with each course. The fried avocado was delicious and my favorite. We will return for another wine pairing at 53 by the sea.

    Naida J.

    such a pretty and fancy restaurant! I got the pasta and it was so good even the bread with it. Service was nice as well.

    Koji S.

    53 by the Sea Fine Dining Seafood/Steak Restaurant Overall: 8.8/10 Food: 8.6/10 Service: 9.5/10 Ambiance: 9.6/10 Value: 7.8/10 Amazing course dinner to celebrate caros birthday! We got the Naupaka and Kaui course and the food was delicious, highlights being the ahi carpaccio and hand-made pasta. I do wish the complimentary focaccia bread came warm; it was served room temperature. Service, ambiance, and views were also amazing- complimentary valet and they even pulled up my car to the front before we exited the restaurant because they noticed we were nearing the end of our meal . All in all an amazing experience. Definitely expensive but worth the price of a special night out.

    Ni'ihau Lamb
    Xin L.

    I've seen this spot a few times but always thought it was just a very nice home from the outside. Who knew it was actually a restaurant! Upon arrival, you are greeted by a valet whos service will be validated after your meal. Per all of the pictures of the inside and outside, this would be a good place for a quick photo op. We were seated by the booths that were side by side, they're called window seated on the booking site. HOWEVER, they were actually more in the wall, facing the window but with other tables in front fully blocking the view. I would honestly recommend just getting a regular table to avoid basically staring at random ppl your entire meal. They really shouldn't call these seats window seats though! We got one tasting menu for us to share and then we added the pan seared ribeye and added the Atlantic lobster tail on top as well. * Free Focaccia: pretty good, not super oily (I hate that), good start to the meal * Miso Cured Kahala (tasting menu): 9/10 amazing first bite to the meal. Tastes like an elevated grilled Chinese with the miso fish on top. * Uala Agnolotti (tasting menu): 7.5/10 wasn't crazy about this but it wasn't bad, kind of reminds me of mashed potatoes but less creamy. It was still pretty flavorful though. * Ravioli: 7.2/10 I think the ravioli was a bit under cooked. The wrapped wasn't yet al dente. Not terrible just wouldn't get it again * Walu Croquettes: 7.8/10 I like crab cakes and this was basically crab cakes, no notes, it was good. * Stuffed Ta'ape (tasting menu): 7.8/10 pretty good! It had a pretty good "stuffin" within. The fish was flakey and had a nice sear on top. * Seared Ribeye & Lobster Tail:7.5/10. I didn't realize the kalo gratin was going to be little a stick of kalo (I'm so used to gratin being like a creamy dish), so that was a huge let down. The ribeye was good and so was the lobster tail but nothing that blew me away. * Ni'ihau Lamb (tasting menu): 7.4/10 it was good, flavorful. * Kiawe Bean Dudino (tasting menu): 8.3/10 I LOVE kulolo so this dessert would've been hard to fumble. It was pretty good, various textures (crunchy light wafer, harder crunches from the streusels, slight chew/bounce from kulolo, and creamy/smoothness from whipped cream and mousse). Overall, I'm not 100% sure If I'd care to come back, but if I do, I'd make sure I get a better seat LOL.

    Gnocchi with lobster
    Hailley O.

    My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and it was such a wonderful experience! Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant are beautiful, and you can't miss the iconic staircase everyone takes photos at haha. We had a pre-fixe menu, so we got to choose an appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert. I ordered the burrata salad to start, it was refreshing and I loved the creaminess of the burrata. For my pasta, I got the lobster gnocchi, and the texture of the gnocchi was so soft and paired nicely with the flavor of the lobster and sauce. I also tried my boyfriend's crab ravioli and that was tasty. For our entrees, we both got the short ribs and really enjoyed how tender they were. The vegetables were cooked perfectly as well and complemented the dish nicely. For dessert, we shared a chocolate cake and an apple dessert, and they gave me another birthday dessert cake that was fruity. They were all so yummy and a great way to end the meal! We were pretty full but still managed to finish dessert because it was just that good. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, I think 53 by the Sea lives up to the hype and delivers a fantastic dining experience!

    Ash N.

    I've been to 53 by the Sea many times, and although the restaurant is beautiful, something they lack is consistency. What I mean by this, is that it's either a hit or miss with the menu, at least for me. I don't know how often they change their menu, but everytime I go they seem to have new items, which makes it hard to get your favorite dishes. And don't get me wrong, I love an updated menu, but they always seem to get rid of the food items that are loved and they replace them with items that aren't as tasty. Another thing I noticed is that their raw seafood is also a hit or miss. Sometimes it's super fresh, and other times it's meh at best. This is a bummer since they have this beautiful seafood platter, but you never know if it's going to be amazing or not. I find that if you want an enjoyable experience, to skip any raw seafood, and just go for their cooked dishes, since they seem pretty standard across the board, but nothing spectacular. Something I love about my favorite restaurants is that I can consistently go back and have an amazing (if not, a MORE amazing) time there with delicious foods, but for some reason 53 by the Sea has never made me feel that way. It's either an amazing dinner, or mediocre. I do want to preface and say that their staff is super nice, and that they are always friendly and very accommodating. Unfortunately, for me, a big part of what makes a restaurant a 5/5 is their menu. I hate to say it but I probably won't be back here for a while, maybe not until they bring back some of the items I really enjoyed.

    Tracy B.

    From the moment we walked in we were greeted. We ordered the Kaui Menu. Delicious! Every dish we had was amazingly delicious! Our waiter was very polite. Actually everyone who waited on us was friendly and polite. Great atmosphere. We had a lovely view of Diamond Head. My husband and I really enjoyed ourselves. We'll be back for sure!!

    Blueberry cheesecake
    April L.

    Food was excellent! Building is beautiful. Service was just okay. Paradise affair cocktail - so delicious. Had a sugar rim that I legit licked Caesar salad - not worth it Seafood pasta - absolutely delicious! Get this if it's on the menu when you visit Desserts - beautiful presentation but nothing was absolutely amazing.

    Carpaccio from Tasting menu
    Michelle W.

    It was a heavenly experience. The atmosphere is very light and bright. Such a peaceful view of the waves and Lē'ahi (Diamond Head), then once the sun goes down, you can see the Waikīkī skyline. Our server, Cade, was very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. And the food was perfect. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I made reservations for 5:30pm on a Wednesday night, and ordered the Tasting menu with wine pairing. After sunset, it did get busier.

    Beautiful entry
    Keeba O.

    We were looking for a restaurant by the water as we killed time before our red eye flight home... we needed something close ti the airport, was on the water, and had seafood: the in-the-moment criteria for 2 hangry people! Didn't know what to expect and when we pulled up we did not expect such a beautiful venue! Even though we didn't have reservations or were quite underdressed, the hosts were gracious and let us eat. Ordered the Fresh Catch, Cavatelli, Caesar Salad, Mashed Potatoes and a Sazerac. Perfect last meal before we left! Recommended for a special date night because it is that kind of place... special. Service was excellent.

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    Ask the Community - 53 By The Sea

    Can I bring my toddler to the Sunday brunch?

    Yes. We noticed small children there at the next table over.

    Is charging a kitchen fee legal?

    yes it is legal since the ninth court of appeals ruled on traditionally tipped employees vs. cooks, dishwashers, etc. "Because of a Ninth Circuit Court decision that says… 

    I noticed dress code, but are sandals allowed?

    You could do a elevated sandal. No slippers.

    Do you guys still have fireworks. If so @ what time?

    Do you guys still over bottomless mimosas?

    We no longer offer bottomless mimosas; however, we do have brunch beverage specials, $5 mimosas and $8 specialty cocktails.

    How much is corkage fee?

    $25 for bottles not on our wine list, $50 for bottles on our wine list, $50 for magnum size, $50 + ($25 for each size higher)… 

    Will you be bringing back happy hour?

    Not at this time. Stay up to date with our us on our Instagram @53bythesea_hawaii

    What days and time is happy hour?

    We're not offering happy hour at this time, and have no current plans on bringing it back.

    With the bottomless mimosas option for brunch, for a party of 2, do we both have to get the bottomless package or can 1 individual order it?

    We no longer offer bottomless mimosas; however, we do have brunch beverage specials, $5 mimosas and $8 specialty cocktails.

    Will you be bringing in copper river salmon this year?

    There are currently no plans to, however, we are currently serving King Salmon from New Zealand.

    Is the tasting menu still available?

    We have a new five course tasting menu with additional wine pairing available.

    How much is their 7 course meal? Do you have to request it before hand? TY!

    No need for requests in advance.

    Is the valet parking back or is it still self parking?

    Valet Parking is now available.

    What is the dress code? Pants and close toed shoes for men?

    resort casual. most are dressed up but did see more than a few families in therewearing shorts and slippers but with collars. resort casual should be a safe option.

    Do i need to let the restaurant know ahead of time if we want to try the 7 course meal ? We have reservation at 8pm will we have enough time for 7 course meal ? Thank you

    Considering that your reservation is at 2000 and that they close at 2100 maybe you should call and ask. I've been there a few times (with a group ranging from 6-10 people) and spent over 1 hour in the restaurant each time. Just a heads up, the… 

    Do you take reservations for a spot with the best view?

    Probably best to call with this question, but most every seat has a good view.

    Do you currently have vegan entrees available?

    Aloha Sarah, We do have a vegetarian entree, Maitake Mushroom, which can be altered slightly to accommodate vegan requests

    Can you see the water front in the private dining room? What are the requirements for the private…

    Hi Trace, Thank you very much for your question. Yes, you can see the water front from the… 

    I was planning on reserving for a party of 9 but due to the whole covid situation will my guests be split up into different tables?

    Hi Michelle, Thank you very much for your question. Yes, due to the limited amount tables and the… 

    Do they have high chairs for toddlers?

    Hi Michelle, Thank you for your question. Yes, we do have high chairs for toddlers.

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    2.1 miWaikiki
    $$

    What we thought was a pawn shop turned out to be... a speakeasy?!…read more What a lovely surprise. A gem of a find! I will never forget this experience. I was just skipping around town exploring wanting to check-in to as many places as I could like the responsible Yelp elite that I am and then I find this amazing hole on the wall speakeasy. The lovely gentleman in the front welcomed us in to take a look around and I asked him if I could take photos for yelp and he told me that if I was going to write a review, I had to join them. So of course, I took the invite and decided to stay for a little while. We sat at a nice area. A perfect little place. I just want to take a snapshot and keep it in my memory so I can emulate it and turn it into my home study. I could stay here forever. The vibes were on point. The server recommended drinks that he thought we would like, and we loved both of them. I don't remember what the drinks were called, but mine had a blueberry taste to it, and my friend had a mock tail, but some sort of Yuzu to it. We also shared a $15 charcuterie graze. 10 out of 10 would recommend being curious and opening doors to finding out that there's a speakeasy randomly in an area you never thought would be there. What an amazing experience.

    This spot is the place to be in Waikiki! Definitely make a reservation because this place fills up…read morefast, especially later into the night. What surprised me most was how good the food was for the price. Usually spots with this kind of atmosphere rely on the drinks to carry the experience, but every dish actually delivered. The chicken karaage was crispy and packed with flavor, the beef takoyaki disappeared almost instantly, and the taro chips with mascarpone were such a unique combination. Between the cocktails, food, service, and atmosphere, everything just worked.

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    RM 38 - Lounge area

    Lounge area

    RM 38 - Ahi

    Ahi

    RM 38 - Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

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    Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

    EP Bar - Mocktails (2 of the 3 available)

    EP Bar

    4.6(151 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
    $$

    Cocktail tastes to new heights! First time here and I really…read moreloved the vibes coming in. Entire vinyl wall full of great music and area you can play and listen to music. The cocktails that are served are also extra delicious. They all sound super funky, but I challenge you to try them all. It was a mixed bags of flavors that cater to a lot of different taste buds. There would be one I really like, but my friend wouldn't like it. Then she would like the next one, and I wouldn't like it. It wasn't an overall standard, it was how the drink mixed with the persons taste buds. That was something I enjoyed. I could sit at this bar for ages and just have the bartenders make me what ever they want. Also the bartenders listen to options and keys that you like. I let one of them know I like a mezcal smoky, but give me something different then the usual. He gave this amazing mix that I honestly couldn't describe, but I for sure loved it. Can't wait to take more of my friends and try all the cocktails again!

    Great atmosphere, but very small interior. Not too quiet but also not too loud for conversation…read more Service is friendly, menu is impressive and there are a lot of drinks that I want to come back to try!! No food options so don't come hungry, or grab a bite after in Chinatown!

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    EP Bar - Sake also goes w vinyl. Hoyo Sawayaka, a Junmai from the oldest brewery in Miyagi, using a sake specific Kura No Hana varietal rice.

    Sake also goes w vinyl. Hoyo Sawayaka, a Junmai from the oldest brewery in Miyagi, using a sake specific Kura No Hana varietal rice.

    EP Bar - Marx making an old fashioned.

    Marx making an old fashioned.

    EP Bar - Decor.

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    Decor.

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