Where To Get The Best Martinis In O‘ahu

Here is our guide to the best martinis in O‘ahu, whether you prefer them shaken or stirred.

Bar Leather Apron

One of the island’s most refined watering holes is actually in the heart of the business district. Among the favorite offerings is the matcha Old-Fashioned or try one of its modern cocktails. Topa Financial Center, 745 Fort St., Ste. 127A, Downtown Honolulu, barleatherapron.com

Kani Ka Pila Grille

Outrigger Reef Waikīkī Beach Resort’s hot spot for the best live Hawaiian music serves up signature cocktails, including the Coral Reef prepared with Maui-made Ocean Organic Vodka. 2169 Kālia Road, Honolulu, outrigger.com

Lewers Lounge

This intimate cocktail lounge offers live light jazz music performances Wednesday through Saturday, providing the perfect place for after dinner drinks, including Chef's favorite James Bond martini or Pink Elephant martini. Halekulani Hotel, 2199 Kalia Road, Waikiki, halekulani.com

Mahina & Sun’s

Christian Taibi, the new executive bar czar, brings his 20 years of experience in the New York City hospitality industry to reinvigorate the cocktail program at the popular eatery located inside The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club. 412 Lewers St., Waikiki, mahinaandsuns.com

Roy’s Hawaii Kai

This neighborhood family restaurant still has the same buzz and vibe as it had in 1988 with an open kitchen and dining room. Enjoy Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Martini with infused pineapple as you overlook Maunalua Bay. royyamaguchi.com/roys-hawaiikai

Waterman Bar & Lounge

Thanks to this lounge, located at the Four Seasons Resort O‘ahu at Ko Olina, West O‘ahu can now boast one of the poshest cocktail hours on the island. Order one of the tastefully prepared small plates along with one of the curated spirits or hand-crafted cocktails. 92-1001 Olani St., Ko Olina, 679.3347, fourseasons.com/oahu