These 13 Restaurants in Hawaii Are Truly Unique Dining Experiences

From traditional Hawaiian dishes and sushi to locally sourced and organic ingredients, Hawaii restaurants have it all in terms of food. And what better backdrop than the Pacific Ocean for for many of these incredible Hawaii restaurants? These 13 unique restaurants in Hawai'i are a culinary dream.

1) Da Poke Shack, located in Kailua-Kona, has been voted the best place to eat in America by Yelp. You still order from a deli counter, with the menu written on a white board.

2) Alan Wong’s, located in the heart of Honolulu, has perfected Asian-fusion cuisine.

(Alan Wong's has been permanently closed)

3) Maui’s Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar is the place to go for a contemporary Hawaiian spin on traditional Japanese food.

4) Hali’imaile General Store, is on the slopes of Maui’s Haleakala. It's the perfect stop for a pizza between sightseeing adventures.

5) Little Village Noodle House is a Chinatown favorite – and it’s actually easier to get a table at dinner than it is at lunch.

6) La Mer is an incredibly fancy slice of France in the heart of Waikiki – with spectacular views of the ocean. La Mer does mean "the sea," after all.

7) Kona Brewing Co. Pub & Brewery is the perfect place to stop for a beer, and Hawaiian style pub food.

8) Lei Lei’s Bar & Grill, located at Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort, sits right on the golf course and is a wonderful blend of casual and sophisticated.

9) Merriman’s is the place to go for unique locally sourced ingredients – owner Peter Merriman has “agricultural partners” who grow specialty crops just for him.

10) The Banyan Tree allows guests to take in the beautiful Pacific Ocean while enjoying some eclectic eats.

11) Haleiwa Joe’s is great for seafood and stellar views – but make sure to make a reservation! This place packs up quickly.

12) The Blossoming Lotus is one of Kauai’s most prominent restaurants – and it is entirely vegan, organic and live (meaning the food isn’t heated above 115 degrees).

(The Blossoming Lotus has permanently closed)

13) Roy’s – with locations on all islands – is a marvelous blend of Hawaiian and European cuisine.

While you're in Hawai'i, make sure to try out all the interesting food combinations that locals love to eat. There's no way to capture all of the magnificent restaurants in Hawaii, so please, tell us your favorite place to grab some dinner in the comments below!