Those seeking a break from the typical island dining experience should make a reservation at the trendy Diamond Head Grill. While the food here is Hawaiian, the sleek and modern décor in the coolly lit dining room is what you’d expect to find in New York or Los Angeles. The restaurant is in the W Honolulu Diamond Head, a posh boutique hotel situated on the beach, a coconut’s throw from the Diamond Head Crater. A signature entrée is the macadamia nut-crusted lamb chops, flavored with roasted garlic sauce and served with potato gratin. The restaurant’s Wonder Lounge, featuring a serpentine-style bar, is one of the hottest nightspots on Oahu, attracting a young, beautiful, and affluent clientele. Celebrity sightings at the lounge include John Travolta, Bruce Willis, and Nicolas Cage.

Diamond Head Grill Information:

• International/Fusion menu. Breakfast, dinner. Bar. Children's menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.