This week’s video is on a well known fine dining restaurant called 53 By The Sea – formerly the old John Dominis Restaurant. Come join me to experience what kind of food they have to offer.
53 By The Sea
53 Ahui Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 536-5353
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Open Wednesday – Saturdays 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm for brunch and 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm for dinner
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22 Comments
My co-worker ate there and she loved it. She being a foodie recommended it. I actually had a reservation there but it got shortlisted as my wife and I got food'ed out. Question ?? What about the lobster shells and it being a rainy Friday ??? Was that a carefully injected cliff hanger ?? 😄 We have a restaurant here that uses the lobster shells to make lobster oil. They serve that with focaccia, balsamic and lobster oil dip. Thanks for the video.
Hi Misty. I often wondered what happened to the location where John Dominis was. Thank you for the video. Now I know about the new restaurant. There was a time when my husband and I would dine at John Dominis. We absolutely loved the buffet. The food looked super delicious. Take care and have a nice week.🥰🙏🏼🌺
Thanks!
Great review Misty. Another one that I've not tried yet, but will someday.
For such a high end restaurant, I think those prix fixe menu prices are pretty reasonable, IMO
I always lose my train of thought when interrupted, so if you are wondering what I did with the lobster shells, I took them away as a weird request and made a lobster stock with it. I then made a clam chowder on that stormy weekend. I will share the reel as it is perfect to eat for this stormy week.
My wife to me here for a surprise birthday! I’ve been here several time when it was John Damanis… The new restaurant is very beautiful, the food was amazing and the service was excellent! I had to place a great review for them.
Wow great fine dining review Misty! My fine dining would be Zippy's 😅 haha no can afford!
Great video. I also appreciate the things like the state of the upholstery. Maybe the restaurant will see this and make some updates. Even the magic eraser. It this is how the dining room presents, then you have to wonder about the front of the house manager and also the state of the kitchen. And I missed my fake boyfriend, Terrence.😢❤
🙂 Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ! ! Fancy dining indeed 🙂 LOOKS GREAT, especialay yours as my daughter would love the crab and oysters ! ENJOY and thanks MUCH for sharing !
Yummy! Bad weather, stay safe.
happy aloha friday da 13th!! 🤙🏾
When you mess up on the little things, everything else takes a downfall.
Slight difference of opinion: Not to be too picky, But, true fine dining the order equipment/computer screen: sorry, but never visible to the guest. Usually, in fine dining the waiter ordering and running of checks is in a waiter only alcove not visible to the guests. That said, your assessment of the food and service is the overriding criteria for “Fine dining “ so mahalo for your work.😊🫠. 🤑(sign of fine dining 🤑).
I always enjoy your fine dining reviews. My wife and I always go to at least one upscale restaurant when we vacation in Hawaii.
Yay! Another treat for yourself and Mr. Ayden (and your friend), with the fireworks show to boot! I personally like seeing these high-end places now and then, because I’m also curious about them, and I want to go where the food is actually good. I like how you mentioned that while it is a dress-up place, the atmosphere and service is more natural and not stuffy. Someplace I’d like to consider in the future.
Thank you for your honest review. I appreciate it very much that makes me continue to come back watching. Yet, with the amount paid for the meal, i'd would prefer visiting MW restaurant for the price. Keep up the great content.
I love to see these high end restaurant reviews once in awhile. Your mix of affordable and luxury restaurants, and your honest warm commentary makes your channel such a pleasure to watch.
Your lobstah looked wicked pissah! Dinner and a show – Doesn't get much better than that. You're overdue for a vacation.
Thanks for the review, Misty! Nice to know about the fine dining options in Waikiki. Have a great weekend!
You not liking cooked carrots made me trust your food reviews that much more, as I 100% concur. 😂 Everything looked fantastic at this Oceanfront restaurant. Thanks, Misty.
Terrific video, great food, but they are crazy expensive.