Empire Steak House

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Steakhouse Worth Raising a Glass To

Empire Steak House sits on Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, bringing the classic steakhouse tradition to the heart of Hawaii's most vibrant dining corridor. It is the kind of place where the cut of beef matters as much as the company, and where the wine list has earned genuine recognition — Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for 2025, a distinction reserved for restaurants with exceptional depth and breadth across regions and vintages.

The Wine and the Beef

A Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator is not handed out lightly. It signals a cellar curated with real intention, one that goes well beyond the expected to offer guests meaningful choices at every price point. At a steakhouse, that matters — the right bottle alongside a properly aged, well-rested cut of beef is one of the more reliable pleasures a restaurant can offer, and Empire Steak House has built its reputation around delivering exactly that pairing.

Honolulu's Steakhouse Standard

Open for both lunch and dinner, Empire Steak House serves a clientele that ranges from business diners to visitors making the most of an evening in Honolulu. The Ala Moana address places it within reach of the city's hotels and waterfront, making it a natural anchor for a meal that calls for something more considered than the casual. For those who take their steakhouse dining seriously — and their wine even more so — it stands as one of the city's most credible options.