Hawaiʻi's top chefs unite for Best of Hawaii's Best Kitchens 2026

Aug 26, 2026

Eleven of Honolulu's top restaurants will serve at a food gala this Saturday, good news for local diners and for the charities getting the proceeds.

  • The Best of Hawaii's Best Kitchens gala takes place Saturday at the Hyatt Regency in Waikīkī.
  • Eleven restaurants are cooking, including Adi's Steakhouse and Lounge, Dean & DeLuca, and other Waikīkī spots.
  • The event grew out of a local Instagram account that spotlights small island restaurants.
  • Two nonprofits share the money this year, and there will be raffles and a silent auction.
  • Tables are sold out, but a few general admission tickets remain.

Outlook: Expect a sellout by the weekend, with the event's charity tie-in likely making it a fixture on Honolulu's food calendar.

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