Honolulu Museum of Art Café

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Market-fresh salads and sandwiches made with Oʻahu-grown ingredients, a decent selection of wines by the glass and tropically infused desserts make this an indulgent way to support the arts. Open-air tables face the courtyard and soothing fountain with spectacular sculptures by Jun Kaneko. Reservations recommended; last seating at 1:45pm. There is no museum admission charge to dine at the cafe.

Parking is diagonally opposite the museum and cafe at 1111 Victoria St (enter off Beretania or Young St), and costs $5. From Waikiki, take bus 2 or 13.

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