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    4.4 (234 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, New American, Cocktail Bars
    Open 5:30 pm - 9:45 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Abalone risotto with homemade sourdough bread and butter. The most unique, incredible dish I've tasted in a very long time.
    C R.

    What an exquisite meal! Far exceeded my expectations with a very resourceful locally sourced farm to table approach. The kiawi smoked abalone (marinated in sake) risotto was mind-blowing. Where usually the abalone liver would be thrown away, they repurpose in the delightful sauce along with kale to give it the vibrant green color. Highly recommend! One of the best multi course tasting dining experiences on island by far.

    Sangria
    Deb B.

    We made reservations and celebrated my birthday at natuRe waikiki and it turned out to be one of the most unique dining experiences I have had. We both ordered the tasting menus. For anyone who has never done a tasting menu it is a multi course experience where the chef sends out a series of small dishes designed to showcase different flavors textures and techniques. Each course was brought out and thoughtfully introduced and explained which made the whole meal feel interactive and immersive and helped us appreciate what we were eating more. I chose the plant based Aina menu and my husband had the Hale. As a vegan I am always a little cautious with tasting menus but this one completely exceeded my expectations. Every dish was beautiful and thoughtfully put together and nothing felt like an afterthought. The depth of flavor across the entire meal and the way everything melted together was exquisite. The meal started with Panipuri and Corn Fritto and honestly they took me straight to flavor town. It was fun and bold and a great way to start the evening. The Veggie Tartare was the star of all the courses and my absolute favorite. It deserves a gold star. Served in a glass it was fresh and vibrant and packed with flavor. The Veggie Tartare was the star of all the courses and my absolute favorite. It deserves a gold star. Served in a glass it was fresh and vibrant and packed with flavor. and the onion itself was edible and tender and full of flavor which made it feel both creative and comforting. The Charcoal Battered Heart of Palm added wonderful texture and depth (this was my second favorite dish of the evening, it was so very delicious!) and the Mushroom en Croute was savory and elegant and deeply satisfying. Dessert was the Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc and it was the perfect ending and light and delicate and not overly sweet. For my birthday they surprised me with a complimentary passion orange guava sorbet that was a nice closer. It is not offered on the regular menu and is reserved for birthdays, which made the moment feel extra special. We sat at the counter and loved watching the kitchen work. The pacing of the courses felt relaxed and intentional and the service was warm and attentive without being intrusive. The whole evening felt calm and special and exactly what I hoped for in birthday celebration. If you are looking for a tasting experience in waikiki that feels artistic and memorable natuRe waikiki is absolutely worth visiting. It made my birthday feel special and we know we will visit here again. SYOY! Deb B

    Abalone & Risotto
    Amy A.

    As is to be expected, this review is several years old but better late than never? My husband brought me here for our anniversary and it was quite a fancy unexpected surprise. I liked the interior it was really pretty we kinda agree it was modern-rustic? It's dimly lit but not so much so that you can't take nice photos which is important. Service was awesome, she was very friendly, attentive, and easy to chat with. We tried the 6-Course Tasting Menu- Regular and the Plant-Based Vegan so we could try as much as possible. The presentations were top-notch- so, so picturesque. We started with cocktails which were balanced and not too strong for me which is a major criteria I consider. All of the dishes were tasty, thoughtfully presented, and quite satisfying so much so we were full by the time the meal was over. We aren't vegans at all so it says a lot that we thought both menus were yummy! Standouts were the Mushroom Terrine, Sweet Corn Frito and Poi Panipuri, Abalone and Risotto, Beef & Parsnip, and the Sorbet. We also had an appetizer I can't find mentioned and I don't remember what the heck it was other than it was one of our favorites and we wish we had more. Mental note to self- do reviews sooner, woman! Definitely worth giving this place a go! You won't be sorry.

    Waimea ranch beef
    Sean L.

    Came here to celebrate my wife's birthday. Such a cute spot with really great food. The beef at the end and the prosciutto& papaya were definitely the standout dishes. Service was amazing from start to finish. Only thing I wish is that our server had mentioned the tasting menu already came with the papaya and prosciutto, so we wouldn't have ordered it as an appetizer. That's my only small complaint everything else was excellent!

    Danan F.

    Absolutely stunning and dreamy!!! The attention to detail is incredible. The chefs creativity is showing in every bite. The waitstaff is professional, personable and very knowledgeable of the menu. We did the tasting menu and wine tasting to be able to sit at the bar! Awesome experience. Don't come here and be cheap about it. Be ready to sit for a couple of hours and be fed and watch these amazing chefs and cooks work! The ambiance is spectacular!! A dream, clean and decorated wonderfully. Don't miss out on the experience, get the caviar , get the foie gras and don't skimp or the wine tasting!

    Felix N.

    natuRe was hands down one of the highlights of our entire trip. We sat at the bar and were blown away by the attention to detail in everything -- the atmosphere, the hospitality, and especially the cocktail program. Every drink was unique, perfectly crafted, and honestly some of the best cocktails we've ever had anywhere. Huge thank you to Lohi for making the experience unforgettable with outstanding service and great energy. THANK YOU LOHI!! If you're on the island, this place is a must.

    Panipuri and corn fritto
    Lakshmi M.

    Going to preface this with -- 3/5 for the plant based (AINA) tasting menu, 4/5 for my husband's omnivore (Hale) experience. We have this silly tradition of 1 fancy/nice/tasting menu meal while on vacation and after some research (aka me looking for a vegetarian tasting menu option), we opted for natuRe waikiki. It was exciting to see an existing menu rather than one that would have to be created on the fly and I was really looking forward to the bites. First off, I will say that the ambiance, service, and experience were all great. The space is inviting, calm, and cozy. The staff were all incredibly kind and explained the dishes well. I did note that the pacing was muuuuch faster than I'm used to for a tasting menu; we were done with the meal in record time though did not feel overly rushed. We did not opt to the wine pairing and tried two drinks -- I had the bird of paradise (gin, lilikoi) and my husband had the n/a lychee collins lemonade. Both were good and mine was definitely strong. Foodwise, my husband loved all of his courses and felt that they were flavorful and well-rounded. As for me, I liked the pani puri and corn fritto, the celery root courses best and the charcoal battered heart of palm was good, but not great. The veggie tartare, french onion soup gratin and the mushroom en croute...were just fine. I added the truffles (addnl 35 dollars) to the mushroom en croute and the serving was generous but didn't really help elevate the dish. The french onion soup was a hollowed out onion with soup and it was honestly, bland. They recommended eating the soup then enjoying the onion which still had the skin on btw. The soup was bland and the onion needed to be seasoned more than whatever had been done; like I would have even taken a dash of salt. I understand it was plant based (so completely vegan rather than vegetarian), but there was no richness, no umami, no depth to the dish at all. The veggie tartare was fine, but I've had more flavorful veggie ceviche in the past. The mushroom en croute was super difficult to cut and the mushroom inside was fine, but hadn't really been utilized well in terms of cooking and also developing more of an umami taste. Portions were on the smaller side and I opted to eat dessert elsewhere afterwards (was able to get a full dessert plate at another spot if that tells you about portion size). You can get parking validated (park at the Hyatt Centric/Nordstrom Rack) for 4 hours which is a nice touch. All in all, I don't think I would return here as a vegetarian customer because the taste did not match the price. If you are an omnivore, this might be worth it for you.

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    Norman X.

    Went here for a birthday Food was amazing! Tastes and flavors were immaculate. We got the steak and the pesto pasta. Portions on the smaller side but overall 10/10 Service was also amazing! The team were very attentive, nice and even gave us a birthday sorbet. Restaurant was so pretty - the vibes were a mix of indoors and outdoors. Very Naturey indeed. Overall 10/10

    Hannah W.

    Came here with 5 of my girls for my bachelorette and we had an amazing time! My party had a mix of omnivores and pescatarians and this place was perfect for all of us. My favorite part was that for most of the dishes they tried to create a similar dish for those who were pescatarian which made everyone feel included! I totally didn't expect that but it was such a nice surprise since usually the alternative menus are always so different. They even surprised us with a free congratulatory dessert which was so kind of them and also so delicious! All of the food was great but I think it's safe to say that everyone's favorite dish was the fish cooked similar to beef Wellington. It was just so tender and had the perfect balance of flavors! My only reason for taking off a star was that the courses came out pretty slowly. Not sure if that was strategy to make us feel full but we felt like we weren't able to fully appreciate the last courses because we were so full from sitting around waiting for so long.

    Accompanied with wine for each course
    Thomas D.

    The service was attentive and restrained. Food was very good overall. The ending was disappointing as I asked for an espresso and the waiter said that they ran out of coffee pods. Then I asked the bartender and he said the machine was turned off and it takes ten minutes to warm it up. It was about 10:50pm as we were seated at 8pm and it seems that they were making excuses to get out so they can close. That's just my take. We had a nice dinner and the ending was disappointing.

    Sweet corn fritto
    Digna B.

    We stumbled upon NatuRe Waikīkī while looking for a place to dine on a Saturday night, and we're so glad we did! My husband was able to get us a last-minute reservation on the patio, which offers both à la carte and tasting menu options. The restaurant actually has three distinct dining areas: * Chef's counter - faces the kitchen and offers only the tasting menu ($110 for vegetarian, $130 for the standard). * Bar area - à la carte menu only. * Patio/outdoor area - where you can choose between à la carte or tasting menu. The restaurant is located on the second floor, above an Asian restaurant. You enter through a small sign and head up the stairs -- it's a bit hidden, but once inside, it feels like a serene urban oasis. We were greeted promptly by the maître d', who was kind enough to offer indoor seating in case the wind was too strong. It was breezy that evening, but it calmed down, and we were glad we stayed outdoors -- the ambiance was romantic and relaxed, perfect for a date night. Our server was friendly and attentive, and another staff member came by to describe each dish beautifully. Since we're light eaters, we ordered three appetizers and one entrée, which turned out to be just the right amount. Our waitress thoughtfully suggested we could add a pasta later if we still had room -- a helpful tip since the portions were satisfying. We especially enjoyed the charcoal palm hearts, which were unique and flavorful, and the corn fritters, which were delicious and perfectly crisp. The pâté wasn't quite my favorite, but the local market fish (hamachi) was fresh, well-prepared, and full of delicate flavors. Overall, we had a lovely dining experience -- the food was creative, the service warm, and the setting romantic. We'll definitely be back to try the tasting menu next time!

    Dessert
    Colleen M.

    Make a reservation last minute for my friend and I. I got the beef experience and she got the vegan 3 course experience. Everything was absolutely fabulous. Best steak I have ever had. The bartender was wonderful and gave us some great recommendations!

    Corn Gnocchi
    Jay Y.

    Among all the dishes I had in Hawaii, island-style French restaurant 'Nature Waikiki' stood out with their remarkably complex and deeply layered flavors. Led by Chef Nae Ogawa, who has trained in high-end French kitchens in New York and Paris as well as the two-Michelin-starred Narisawa in Japan, the restaurant showcases her unique approach to Sustainable Island French cuisine--combining Hawaii's native ingredients with classic French techniques. Service was also top notch with great ambiance. That evening, I opted to order à la carte rather than choosing a set course, and every dish exceeded expectations. From the appetizer topped with papaya and prosciutto, to the smoked-leaf tartare, to the gnocchi highlighting the rich sweetness of Hawaiian corn, and even the pasta featuring Hawaiian shrimp--each plate beautifully showcased the strengths of local ingredients.

    Bird Of Paradise And House-Made Sourdough Bread

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    Is there parking near by or on-site?

    It is confusing, so good question. The nearest parking is across Kuhio Avenue on the Diamond head side of the street. If you have a reservation, plan to go early enough to devote at least 15 minutes to parking and getting across Kuhio Avenue to… Read more

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    They don't have a kids menu, but my child got a nice pasta dish.

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    $$

    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.

    We dropped by speakeasy RM 38 (Room 38) inside the Imperial Hotel on Lewers in Waikīkī. We were…read morevery glad we did. The owner is Steve Aoki, of Aoki Group, and son of daredevil and entrepreneur, Rocky Aoki. The staff were super nice. The brunette (Ellie?) working Sat, 4/25 was super friendly, and worked her ass off. The Azn fellow who also took care of us let us look at the bottles of special bourbon we drank: Four Roses & Blantons both tr the Aoki Collection. Regarding the ambiance its whimsical inside. I didn't look on the lanai, but I understand you can smoke cigars out there. The background music was jazz and the occasional Motown hit (Stylistics). My cuz who lives in Kaimukī has neva been to RM 38. I promised to add him to the res next time. Its a lot easier to get in vs another speakeasy in Chinatown, and its walking distance from where I always stay at the Moana.

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    RM 38 - Lounge area

    Lounge area

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    Ahi

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    Dragon Lady and 38 Old Fashioned

    natuRe waikiki - french - Updated June 2026

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