Conveniently located on Kapiolani Boulevard with plenty of complimentary parking, Stage is one of our favorite restaurants. Situated on the 2nd level of the Honolulu Design Center’s Inspiration showroom. Stage is one of a kind. You first pass through the Amuse Wine Bar (a terrific concept bar, with dozens of wines available via special dispensing units). You then enter Stage’s full service cocktail lounge where you are greeted by their gracious hostess. 
The decor in the restaurant is unique as you’ll notice in the accompanying pictures. No two dining tables are the same and gorgeous light fixtures hang from above. The comfortably large tables are placed well apart affording each party some intimacy not found in many restaurants.
As you enter the restaurant you can’t help but notice this gorgeous table set beautifully for large parties.
This seared ahi appetizer was a special on their menu the night we dined there. I hope they will consider adding it as a regular appetizer. Beautiful, fresh fish.
Stage House salad.
Togarashi spiced calamari.
Stage ahi poke with avocado is one of their best appetizers.
Beet, tomato and goat cheese salad with marcona almonds.
Beef Wellington with sake braised spinach and red wine truffle demi glace.
The only thing I wish they would improve on are the purees they serve with many of their main courses. Some come with potato puree or parsley potato puree. The portion is tiny and almost seems like a garnish rather than part of the meal. It’s spread very thinly on the plate and by the time your meal arrives the puree is not very hot.
This was a special duck entrée offered the night we dined at Stage.
Grilled flat-iron steak with watercress, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, hasu (lotus root), served with scallion puree and ponzu sauce.
Marcona almond-honey mustard glazed lamb chop with veal demi glace.
Stage offers a complete dining experience. The menu and wine list are superb as is the service. And, of course, the captivating decor is the icing on the cake!
