I took my wife and family there to celebrate Mother’s Day and indeed we celebrated. The food was excellent with that five course menu! I was full. They had exceptional customer service from the time I drove in to the time we left. All touch points covered. The staff was very courteous and kind. The ambiance of the place just kept us in awe especially that spectacular view of Diamond Head and the ocean. We had a blast and my kids didn’t pay attention to me on how to dine like a diplomat. Overall 5 stars folks! We’ll be back!
I go to "53" each time I'm in Honolulu! It's always been a wonderful dining experience, the attention to detail is spot-on, food has yet to disappoint (tho' I did miss the creme brulee made in an actual coconut!!), the entrance with grand staircase and decor are beautiful and the view of the coastline and Diamond Head are gorgous!! I recommend "53" to friends living there and those traveling!! #MyFav
Beautiful view and elegant dining. Very nice evening here. Had the prix fixe menu and all was delicious. Expensive but really a special event. Great oysters, extensive wine list, nice presentation and well prepared courses. Waitstaff very efficient and nice.
We had our eye on this place for quite some time. It was our one year wedding anniversary so we thought this was the best time to pamper ourselves. They had a preselect menu but my partner has an affinity for paring items on the menu with the available wines. The four course meal was more than enough. Every pairing we had was simply divine. The service was great, our waiter had amazing suggestion while we were building our experience. We chose sunset time for our dinner experience and the color changes did not disappoint. It's one of those experiences I wish I could have weekly.
Perfect special occasion restaurant. I was over the moon during my time here. The tables on the patio are overlooking the ocean and it’s beautiful for the sunset. Our servers were attentive and they all seem to work in pairs. The next table was offered the special while we weren’t but it didn’t sound good anyway. The bathrooms were clean. If it’s your anniversary or birthday they will provide a slice of cake on the house. The prices are that of a fine dining restaurant. I didn’t enjoy the fresh catch but the Granchio Pasta is a dish that I would want to find at every restaurant I went to. It was delicious and the scallops it contained are bigger and better than the scallops appetizer. I am forever thankful to Anjela and Karen who were our servers for the night.
Absolutely gorgeous brunch spot. The food was elevated (but not pretentious) and filling (but didn't make you bloated). I thoroughly enjoyed the ube cocktail and breakfast sandwich. The spicy ketchup (which we were told is made in-house) was incredible. Top it off with gorgeous views and great service - this place is a hit when you're on your Hawaiian vacation or just having a special moment.
We want here for our wedding dinner and absolutely stunning. We love the service. They pulled my chair out for me and put my napkin in my lap. Definitely top tier. They gave me a free drink because we had just gotten married 30 minutes before and they definitely informed us about the location and origination of all of our alcohol. I couldn't have asked for a better wedding night. I did the crab stuffed lobster and my partner did the tasting menu with the premium wine pairing. We ordered some castelli's to go and I have never been so happy in my entire life.
I went here for my husband’s birthday and our honeymoon. It was a fantastic experience from the start. The people really made the difference, but the food and the view were also fantastic. They surprised us with a birthday cake at the end. Would definitely recommend.
Hands down the best meal I've ever had. Me and my husband spent our 10 yr anniversary here tonight and the food and service was beyond our expectations. The staff was so nice! The hostess even offered to take our photo before we sat down to eat and suggested where to take the picture etc. I must've thanked the staff a million times tonight. They also gave us a free adorable dessert for our anniversary. The prices reflect the quality of the food and service. I can't get over how amazing it was, I'll be daydreaming about this experience probably for forever 😂 absolutely amazing. They really made our anniversary special!
Lovely dining experience. Tony was a great server and made the night that much more delightful. Patio seating highly recommended (though it was a bit windy), views were fantastic. I thought the tasting menu was great value at 125, I was starving before the meal and by the end could not eat another bite.
If you’re in the market for a fine dining experience with a beautiful view, look no further! 53 by the sea is by far the best dining experience me and my significant other have ever had. Not only is the food delicious, but the service is by far top notch! Not to mention the view that goes with it; it is breathtakingly beautiful! We have been here 3 times already (brunch twice, dinner once) and we will definitely be back. You don’t want to miss this spot on your Hawaii vacation.
First time dining here with my wife. We had the pork lechon and mushroom tempura as appetizers. Both were very good. My wife had the seafood coconut curry. I had the pasta with scallops and shrimp. My wife said that the curry lacked seasoning. I thought my pasta was excellent. We shared the honey lemon tart for dessert. It’s their most popular dessert, but I thought it was just ok. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere/setting was very picturesque. We sat near the opening to the patio seating area, so the wind blew in every time the staff opened the sliding door to go in/out of the patio area. All in all, a good, not great experience.
Love this venue for brunch. The menu is not overwhelming and has a good selection. The view of the water is refreshing. The service is also superb. I’ve been here twice for brunch and both times we received consistently awesome service.
I heard this resto is also amazing for dinner especially during sunset and dusk. I can’t wait to eat here for dinner.
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