Explore Hawaiian cuisine alongside your BFF (Best Furry Friend). From oceanfront dining to cozy bistros and bars, Honolulu offers a variety of spots that welcome pets with head pats and water bowls, ensuring both you and your four-legged friend have an unforgettable culinary adventure. Here are Modern Luxury Hawai‘i's top five.
DECK.
The iconic beauty of Hawai‘i’s natural landscape is at the heart of DECK.’s dining experience. At this open-air restaurant, fresh American-Pacific cuisine and handcrafted cocktails are paired with live music, panoramic views of Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach, and the company of your beloved furry friend! 150 Kapahulu Ave., deckwaikiki.com
LIVESTOCK TAVERN
Not much can compete with comfort food, except comfort food paired with the company of a beloved pet. In the vibrant center of downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown Art District, Livestock Tavern offers a cozy, rustic and pet-friendly environment for enjoying creative twists on American comfort food classics such as a prime rib, clam chowder and crab cakes, paired with the perfect glass of wine or craft cocktail. 49 N. Hotel St., livestocktavern.com
MERRIMAN’S HONOLULU
Merriman’s is not only an award-winning pioneer of the Farm-to-Table movement in Hawai‘i; it also brings the farm to what’s below the table—your dog! Dog owners can sit on Merriman’s patio and feast on regional Hawaiian dishes made with locally sourced ingredients while their pets receive lots of love from wait staff, including cool water and sometimes a treat. 1108 Auahi St., Ste. 170, merrimanshawaii.com/honolulu
MOKU KITCHEN
Located in the heart of the Kaka‘ako Art District, Moku Kitchen brings the simplicity of Hawai‘i’s upcountry farming and ranching to Honolulu’s urban downtown by using fresh local ingredients to create unique dishes like potato tacos, bulgogi tacos, and poke tacos as well as award-winning cocktails. Bring your pet along to this tasty gastropub, where all—humans and dogs alike—can enjoy daily live music. 660 Ala Moana Blvd., No. 145, mokukitchen.com
MUD HEN WATER
Grab a bite to eat with your furry friends at Mud Water Hen, where you will be seated outside on a patio decorated with several whimsical murals painted by local artists. Here, Hawaiin plates and tapas are infused with a Portuguese flare for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, and its beloved desserts. Don’t miss out on the Pineapple-Polenta Upside Down Cake and Chocolate-Kiawe Bean Brownie with black sesame gelato! 3452 Waialae Ave., mudhenwater.com
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