Delicious Wagyu ribeye. 33 oz was plenty for three adults. Loved the spicy mango dressing and the Lilikoi pineapple dressing on the complimentary salad. Oysters were very fresh. Beers on tap were smooth and very cold. Service was as good as it could be for NYE. They were slammed. We could see how hardworking their crew was and left a generous tip. read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Half dozen oyster - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food the service the atmosphere remind me is of a Michelin star restaurant!!! If you are in Waikiki run past Ruth Chris this place is worth the wait read more

We happen to find this via yelp. thanks yelp! Took my boo friend to go here for his bday. He ordered an American wagyu steak and we shared a 2lb crab legs. $90 and $150 for the legs. they even made their own dressing in house. Excellent service I found out that this restaurant was only been open for the last two years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's located upstairs and you would have to use a map to find the location. There is no entryway unless you go upstairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give this place a try! read more

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Came here for date night with my husband and it DID NOT disappoint. It's been in my bookmark for so long and so happy to have finally tried it. This is definitely a hole in the wall type of restaurant tucked in Waikiki on the 2nd floor. Let me start off by saying the employees were all so amazing, caring & friendly. All very passionate about the restaurant establishment. Our server Will was so knowledgeable & wasn't trying to upsell us anything. Very genuine and friendly throughout our entire stay. Very very good hospitality!! We even had a chance to meet the owner, she was very sweet and gave us free cheesecake for our dessert! Steak & seafood? Like those are my two favorite combos! They had all different types of steak cuts & some dry aged ones as well. I'm very picky when it comes to steakhouses and getting quality meat. The steak also came with mash & salad. I loved how you didn't have to pay extra for that. We also got the seafood plate which had so much fresh seafood. The braised beef with mash was probably my favorite thing here. This place did not disappoint! Everything we ate was so delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is so cute for date night, family gatherings or even a girls night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will be a return customer for sure. I can't wait to eat here again. I highly recommend. read more

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Our server was very knowledgeable and helpful. He explained everything and told us what they were out of. He always checked in to see how we was doing. Great service -1* [[HIGHLIGHT]]Only thing I didn't like was the smell of the sewer filling this fine dining restaurant up. My son was not happy about it walking in, I did ask our server why it smelt the way it did and he apologized, it was definitely a turn off but I noticed once they started finally cooking the smell slowly disappeared so that was very helpful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But in all honesty coming to a restaurant and dropping six hundred it should not be smelling like that, it's not normal and something should be done about it because I went next door plenty of times to eat at CAMADO RAMEN TAVERN and never smelt that and their literally next door to each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 4* The 3 of us enjoyed Ultimate Seafood Platter (Half) They we're out of King Crab so they gave more Snow Crab. Bone In Ribeye Half Lamb Rack Snow Crab Legs (Steamed with Butter on the side) Loaded Mash Plain Mash Steam Garlic Mussels Drinks read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

American Wagyu is the way to go. The chef took great care of our party, explained the various meat options well enough that we all decided on the wagyu. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, lovely atmosphere and lighting, plenty of bacon mashed potatoes, unlimited salad with 3 chef-made dressings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have no complaints, only praise. read more

We've been to several steak houses in Honolulu and wanted to try somewhere new. Our server said they've been open for about one and a half years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This restaurant is on the second floor and depending on your table, you can look down to watch the hustle and bustle of cars and people on Lewers Street.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As their Yelp page suggests, this is casual dining, not fancy, but the food and customer service is top notch![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friend doesn't like a bloody steak so he ordered his well done. Our server confirmed, before placing the order just to be extra clear. Zero pink yet tender enough, according to Dion. He enjoyed the rosemary infused dipping salt with his steak. Don't let me forget the loaded mashed potatoes, delish!! I ordered the half lamb rack medium rare. Everything from taste, texture, to presentation was on point! My order was served so well assembled I couldn't help but take multiple pictures because the camera eats first LOL The lamb was super tender, it didn't take much effort to cut. And the flavor, Mmmmmmm! Didn't need the dipping salts but those were a nice touch. They had grated wasabi root, wasabi salt, yuzu salt, and rosemary salt. Those certainly took the lamb to another level of yumminess! On the Open Table reservation, I notated this dinner was for a birthday. Our server graciously brought the delicious cheesecake, complimentary with chocolate salutations :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our evening was perfect because the food was great, the service was stellar, and their music playlist was so fun![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] From Prince to Etta James, Luther, and Barry White we almost stayed longer just to listen and laugh while our tummies were full of happiness :) Excellent food!! Great vibe!! Worth checking it out!! read more

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TL;DR A steak restaurant without steak knives. Came here today for Christmas dinner. Service was lacking. Felt very rushed right from the start. Told us we had a 2 hour limit. Fine. Eating with 2 kids ensures we won't be there long. Steak was served without steak knives. Asked and were told to use our butter knives. Yes technically it works to cut but so would a just using my teeth. We got 2 steaks that cost over $200. Come on. Also, the forgot the asparagus we ordered. I asked them about it 40 mins after the steaks were served. The pink salt that was served with the steak had been sitting around in the humidity for a bit and was soft and clumpy. The French fries were also soggy Overall food was ok but the experience lacking. read more

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Mother's Day dinner, 14 people. The biggest star tonight that saved this establishment and gained 4 stars in my opinion was...the service. I am always inclined to give a better rating when service is good because service is almost everything to me. I feel whether you give good service or not is all your choice. Good service makes me forgive. Good service makes me think that intentions are good and at Aina Steak & Seafood I can tell how hard the servers work to make your visit a good one. They really are attentive and so polite and I really feel the genuine hospitality.. It just made me feel good as I left. And it makes me feel bad to have to point out the misses but here's the thing. I want this establishment to succeed if anything, for the hard workers who have to make it in Hawaii and I am tired of hearing about places closing down and people losing jobs. So I will take the time to give my opinion. The sides were great. The mashed potatoes...a definite win, mushrooms, brussel sprouts, calamari were good too. Also the abalone was so soft, salad and fruity house made special dressings good. For the steaks the ribeye and tomahawk were also good. What missed? How The steak and seafood were cooked lol...and that's what is supposed to win because that's your name!! So I feel that it's because of the cook, not the ingredients but the cooking of the steaks and seafood. I got the mother's day special which included wagyu steak, 4 oysters and king crab legs. I cannot remember the ounces and pounds but the amount was good. But the wagyu was overdone. I requested medium rare and what I got was ¾ well and ¼ pink. Everyone, meaning everyone's steak was overdone. I would skip the wagyu because If I wasn't told that my steak was wagyu, I would never have known and I have tasted good, melt in your mouth wagyu before. My family likes to see red in their steak not pink but red like blood. My crab legs were dry. Not dry-dry but dry enough that I had to use the drawn butter and I normally do not eat crab legs with butter because when we have crab legs at home it is juicy and that's all crab legs need, to be juicy, in order to taste it's sweetness. The other side of the table ordered 2 ultimate seafood platters. They told me that the lobsters and shrimp were rubbery. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Now when the restaurant got smokey enough to where they had to open windows, what I observed was the fire at the grill was high reaching the hood. One person was grilling and another person was...fanning the flames!!! That does not reduce flaming and does the opposite! Anyone who knows how to grill understands that introducing more oxygen feeds fire. Omg.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Also, anyone that knows how to cook seafood knows that all seafood has the potential to dry and get rubbery if cooked too long. It makes mere minutes to cook seafood. Please, please, retrain. If it wasn't for overdone steak and rubbery seafood I would have given 10 stars because the service is excellent so don't ever change that. Price wise, yes, definitely expensive. We paid $1900 which included proper tip. For that price...I mean... So no, this establishment is not at the caliber of let's say Stripsteak or Hy's, although the price point is. I shouldn't have to say, "hey if you go to Aina S&S make sure that if you want medium rare that they get you". For the price you pay they should just know. I mean if you like your steak done medium-well to well, then you'll love the steak. Idk who would want rubbery lobster though. But the awesome service, yah, you got me there 100%...1000%! 2 Parking areas in the back. The cheap parking is the big parking so heading east on Kuhio, right after Ritz Carlton turn right like you're going to the back side of the Ritz and it's there, although it's hard to tell. I mean just turn right when you see the P cause I missed it the first time. And then there's the other small parking lot on the other side of the fence, parking is separated. It's smaller and seems sketch but I parked there twice before and had no problem. For 3 hours it was $22 and some change. For that parking lot you head east on Kalakaua, turn left on Lewers and take the first left, yeah kinda sketch looking and small and expensive but it's close parking. Hope everyone else has a 5 star experience cause if they cook the steaks better and cook seafood shorter it will be good and I may try again. Gotta save up though. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ read more

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I took myself on a date to this cute steakhouse and the customer service was outstanding! The steak was delish and the soju was outstanding!!! Thank you for making my first trip to Hawaii great! read more

Good food, service, prices are bit hight but worth it. I would eat here again, but plan on spending a few dollars.

Not open at 1pm on a Tuesday . Disappointed information not accurate and parking sucks

There were plenty of steak house options around where we were staying but this place definitely caught my eye. The service was immaculate - our servers were extremely kind and provided us great recommendations on appetizers and wines. Mussels were made to perfection, short ribs w/ mashed were decadent & last but not least the medium 8oz ordered could literally be cut with a butterknife. Oh my god & I cannot forget the salads. House salad w/ the dressings were SO good - I wanted to cry. Peak tenderism. The food was exceptional with a reasonable price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will 100% be coming back here again. :) read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Short ribs w/ mashed potatoes & 8oz steak w/ house salads - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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Alina is one of those rare finds that feels like a secret you're lucky to stumble upon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tucked away like a true hole-in-the-wall, it delivers far more than just great food...it offers a moment of peace, warmth, and genuine hospitality.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As a family that loves visiting steakhouses, we didn't expect this cozy spot to impress us the way it did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not only was the meal fantastic, but the entire experience felt special. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The live music was beautifully balanced..gentle and soulful, adding to the vibe without overwhelming conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]What made it truly memorable was how the space embraced us.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]My son is autistic, and dining out can be tough, but something about the openness near the window..the natural light, maybe even the energy of the place, helped him feel at ease.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And for the first time in a while, I got to sit, breathe, and enjoy a full meal. There's a warmth here that goes beyond good service, it's the aloha spirit, felt in every smile and every thoughtful detail. read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

We came by on a Friday night for dinner not knowing what to expect, except for the great reviews. It is located above the street level so it was a bit hard to find, but so glad that we did! Our server was Will and he was so attentive and knowledgeable. He provided us with great recommendations and also was very sweet. We did not catch Chef's name, but he did come out to greet us at the end of the meal. Speaking of the meal - what a fantastic dinner. We ordered a half dozen oysters and the fried calamari to start. The calamari was perfect - it was not over battered or breaded and the texture was 10/10. It was also not greasy at all. The oysters were a generous size and Will brought us out horseradish to enjoy with the cocktails sauce. Our steak - 10/10. It came with loaded mashed potatoes and a fresh dinner salad with a choice of three dressings - we chose spicy mango and Lilikoi papaya. They were both delicious. The lobster was very tender and it was huge! In addition to the sides that came with the meal, we ordered the mushroom medley and asparagus. They were perfectly cooked and seasoned and we ate every drop. Overall the reviews lived up to the hype and we had a fantastic dinner in Waikiki to end our trip. Thank you to the Aina team, for a great experience. read more

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Great food and service. The seafood tower with bacon wrapped scallops are the best! Celiac safe. Lots of options.

We came here for my husband's birthday. They had such great reviews online and we thought awesome! Made reservations online through yelp, and had to change the time. They are located on Lewers upstairs of the other food places. Once you get upstairs they need to open the door for you from the inside. The interior was very very red. When we got to the restaurant there was NO ONE else. With that being said the people kept coming up to us every 5 seconds and annoying us with the same question by different people. The menu is very small and doesn't have much choices. The owner eventually came up to us telling we should get the dry aged 33 oz bone in ribeye. Also the menu says that it can feed 2-3 people. That is a LIEE!!! My husband could have ate it himself. It was weird that the steak came out cut. We have been to our fair share of steakhouses and they have never cut our steak. And for some reason they cooked one side of the steak once it was cut?? So the steak pieces were close to well done not even close to medium rare. AND they don't even provide a steak knife they only gave a BUTTER KNIFE!! What in the world is up with this restaurant. And the owner comes out and says "so soft don't even need steak knife". I don't care give me a damn steak knife. Before that my husband was still picking at the salad they gave us and one of the other ladies asked if we were done and he said no and the lady goes "I'm not going to steal your salad haha". What was pissed me off was my stomach was a little sore that night so I wasn't eating too much and our initial server lady who had cigarette breath tells me I need to eat more because I'm too skinny. WHAT THE HELL?!?!? Who says that??? Do not try this place, it is awful. Wasted $300 at this place. read more

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Ordered the 18oz bone in dry aged rib eye. The steak is melt in your mouth and the accompanying flavored salts - so yummy. The server was so knowledgeable on everything and plenty options for someone with gluten intolerance. Will be back. read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - 18oz bone-in ribeye dry aged - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

Top notch service, top notch steak, & not to mention fresh wasabi!! .... Came in to celebrate my birthday (wanting to try something not commercial) & this spot did not disappoint! The server (along w/ who I believe was the owner) tagged team making sure all was good throughout our dining experience. The steak, served w/a variety of salt flavors & the fresh wasabi (not horseradish), was amazing to the palate. Topped it off w/their recommended cheesecake & let me tell you, that was a must have! Definitely a must visit spot anytime I come to Oahu! .... only feedback is to probably have a better steak knife read more

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An absolute gem of a place for dinner!!! I accidentally found this place walking out of the Pu Pu house trying to avoid a down pour of rain on my way to a different place. Rain was so bad that I found myself ducking in here quickly and decided to grab dinner. The steak here was absolutely phenomenal and the three salts they give you adds to the flavor and experience with every bite. Food was well above par and the service was right behind that exactly the same. What a great place this was. read more

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The best steak I've ever had in my life! Tonight's masterpiece from the Chef ‍ was truly unforgettable -- a single steak with two incredible flavors in one cut! I've never seen anything like it before, and it tasted absolutely divine. This is the very definition of a chef's kiss! ‍ [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was amazing, and the staff were exceptionally polite, respectful, and attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Every detail felt thoughtful. It's worth every penny -- no doubt about it. If you're ever in Hawaii, you have to try this place at least once. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Chef, for an unforgettable experience! read more

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Amazing food and amazing service! We had a party of 4 and all of us were so full after the dinner! We also ordered truffle mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, and mussels. All pupus went so well with our steaks and wine! We would love to try their seafood platter next time! It looked so fresh and yummy!! Highly recommend to try!! read more

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Nothing special. Don't spend your money here if you're looking for high prices that are worth the spend. The food is fine and the service is good. There are plenty of other good options in Waikiki. I'd recommend skipping this restaurant read more

This was the best service I have ever received at a restaurant! The food was incredible and our waitress and the chef were very friendly and when I said it was my boyfriends birthday they surprised us with a complimentary cheesecake. The steak was AMAZING and the salts and wasabi they pair it with was interesting. This is such a gem definitely worth checking it out! :) read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - New York Wagyu steak with salt and wasabi - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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Amazing food and service! All of the food was great. I enjoyed the salad, which came with the steak order. We got to try both the strawberry and mango dressings and the strawberry was good but the mango was AMAZING. We also ended up putting some of that dressing on the crab cake and it paired so well. We ordered the bone in ribeye and it was cooked perfectly and was served with 3 types of salt - wasabi, rosemary, and yuzu. There was a subtle different in the flavor and I loved that you can season it to your preference. The sides were all good and I especially loved the mashed potatoes. The sizing of the sides are shareable for maybe 2 people, but for 3 or more people, I would order extra. The dessert was also amazing. They had a lilikoi crème brûlée which was so good - it had the flavor of lilikoi but it was on the sweeter side instead of tart. The chocolate cake was also so good - not overly sweet. We went on a Saturday and were able to get seated right away, but they're also on opentable if you want to make a reservation. They said there's live music on Fridays too, so we plan on coming back on a Friday next time. We parked in a public parking lot near the Ritz, which is right behind the restaurant. read more

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A 3-star experience is always tough to write about because nothing was bad, exactly, but nothing was particularly good either. That pretty much sums up Aina Steak & Seafood. The tomahawk steak was big, which is nice, but the way they prepared it--cutting it into strips and searing each piece--was unusual. Not necessarily bad, just... different. The problem is that the steak itself didn't have much flavor. It wasn't dry, but it also wasn't particularly juicy or well-seasoned. The assorted salts were a nice touch, and the side of wasabi for the steak was unexpected but actually worked really well The calamari and shrimp cocktail? Fine. Nothing that would bring me back. The salad? There was a salad. That's about all there is to say. Nothing stood out, which is probably why the place was nearly empty. One other table in the entire restaurant, which says a lot. The interior was clean, sure, but sitting down, it felt a little cheap--like they spent all their budget making it look nice from a distance but didn't consider how it feels when you're actually there. Overpriced for what it is, but I guess that's the price of mediocrity read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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About a 1-1.5: Aina Steak & Seafood's menu can be found on their social media, as their main website only offers a glimpse, and the link to their whole menu doesn't work. Either way, we were walking around the area, and we decided to stop by for dinner; we started off with: +a Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad - prepared with mixed greens, strawberries, goat cheese, and toasted mac nut, dressed in a sweet basil honey vinaigrette +a Jumbo Prawn Cocktail - served with housemade cocktail sauce For our mains, we went for the Ultimate Seafood Platter, which came with king crab, snow crab, lobster, prawns, scallops, abalone, conch, ahi-salmon-hamachi trio, uni, and fresh oysters. For sides, we went for the Truffle Mashed Potatoes, the Grilled Asparagus with Bearnaise, and the Mushroom Medley. Unfortunately, for the price point, we felt that the seafood was incorrectly cooked and prepared, as they were overcooked and rubbery. I liked that they offered a variety of non-alcoholic beverages, such as real fruit-flavored milks and local soda using cane sugar. Service was friendly, but extremely slow-paced. Reservations weren't needed, but there are options to book online, especially for larger groups or if you need a guarantee seating. Public lot is available near the Ritz-Carlton. +inappropriately cooked seafood +slow service read more

Wish I lived here! I would come back! Ordered a strawberry salad with goat cheese, 16oz ribeye bone in, truffle lashed potato, mushrooms, and a lilikoi creme brûlée. The steaks are all 30 day aged. It came with three types of salt (wasabi, yuzu, and a purple one, which I don't remember the name of hehe), but it was all so delicious and a fun experience. The steaks are not buttered so you really taste the flavor of the 30 day aged meat. The truffle mashed was so full of truffle flavor! Honestly, the best mashed I've had. The mushrooms were equally as tasty! Not too soggy and had a wonderful grilled flavor. The sides are on the smaller end and best for a single person, unless you have a small appetite. The service was amazing too! Shoutout to our server, Lisa! She was so full of smiles and laugh. It definitely made the experience more enjoyable. read more

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Party of 4 celebrating a wedding and an anniversary. Let me start off by saying the owner and his staff are like the sweetest people I have ever met at a restaurant. My cousin who got married the day we dined called ahead and the owner answered and promised her a beautiful dinner and set up and he definitely came through. His staff even redecorated the cake my cousin got from the wedding services she aid for. The food was good but I definitely have a different idea on how steak is prepared and served. Not saying this is wrong because it isn't, it's just different from what I am use to at most steak houses. The salts provided with the meals are really good and do add a lot of flavor to the meats served. The side dishes are really good so no issues there. I also ordered calamari and it was very good. I personally think there is room for more items to amplify the intake of customers. Like adding a few more dishes (salmon/rock cod, a pasta and possibly a vegetarian option) and some other appetizers as there was only one non seafood option. I would recommend a dip like spinach or artichoke or maybe deviled eggs. I also think the desert selection could use like a pineapple upside down cake option. I understand more item means more stock of ingredients but I definitely think it would help bring more customers in. I still recommend giving this place a try as they are new and doing the fine tuning. read more

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The high rating on this establishment does not accurately measure the experience we had. The service itself was not terrible, but lacked attention, the staff were friendly, and they did a great job accommodating for a young child. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance did not feel luxurious, it was more of a casual presence[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food itself was not noteworthy. It was quite mediocre and definitely did not measure up to the price. Most of the seafood was unavailable, but we were still able to place the order with accommodations (3 oysters instead of 6). Presentation was nice. My main issue with this establishment is the inaccuracy of the yelp reviews. If you are looking for a casual place with over priced food and mediocre service, look no further! read more

Surf & turf baby! You're looking at 2lbs. of snow crab served with a 16oz. bone-in ribeye that was aged for 30 days. I enjoyed this amazing spread my first night in Hawaii and it was enough food for a party of two. The steak was perfectly cooked (medium) and served with three different salts to dip it in - wasabi, red wine & rosemary, and yuzu. Y'all know I love a good steak and salt pairing, so that was a nice bonus to the dish. The crab legs were bountiful and bought fresh from the market that week. We were served by the owner, Steve, and he was funny and knowledgeable about everything. His homemade mango salsa was a perfect blend of sweet & spicy. Love the vibe of this place and I highly recommend you check out this steakhouse whenever you're in the Waikiki area! read more

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This place is a must try! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the ambiance and the amazing food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Shared an Aged Tomahawk steak, mash potatoes with truffle oil and Brussels sprouts! read more

Fantastic food and nice people. I had the seafood, crab cakes, oysters, and scallops with uni. Loved everything. Lisa was fantastic waitress. Highly recommended. read more

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Tucked away in the many streets of Waikiki, it's the upstairs of a small building. Parking, there's a small lot behind the restaurant but at 5:50pm it was completely full. Cute little restaurant, was empty when we arrived. Usually not a good sign. Service was great, very nice people and you can really feel how much they care and want us to enjoy the experience. Ordered the half dozen oysters, calamari, the 20oz porterhouse and a 1lb lobster tail. Oysters were good, very fresh tasting (though small). Calamari was good too, it was exactly like the one from genki sushi haha. But I love those so not a problem. I just wish it had some sort of crisp to it. They brought out salads too, which was a strawberry and something else dressing with crisps and blueberries. It was a really good salad. The porterhouse was EXTREMELY bland. They provide three different types of salt on the side for it, but the steak itself was as if they just put an unseasoned steak on the grill. I also despite that it was grilled because the grill marks made so much of each bite taste burnt and some parts just overly crispy vs the soft bite of steak. Even with the salt on the side, it wasn't pleasant. The lobster tail was huge, but also extremely bland. There was butter on the side but that was also extremely bland. Very disappointing. The appetizers were so good that the main course completely threw us off. The steak and lobster were so bad but everything else about the experience was amazing. They repeatedly came by to ask how it was, and I'm non confrontational so I always just say it's good. If you like appetizers, this place is for you. If you want steak and lobster, don't come here. read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

This restaurant has amazing food! We loved it so much that we came back for a second night! It's a little off the beaten path, but totally worth a try! read more

Steak was done perfect and the service was excellent. My husband thought it was one of the best steaks he has eaten out.

We just had the best dinner ever at this place. The oysters were to DIE for... had to get them again after the amazing Ribeye steak. Kathy and Will made us feel so welcome and really gave us the premier experience. Will be back as soon as possible. A+++ read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Half rack of fresh Japanese oysters - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you like bland undercooked food, this place is for you. We started by ordering a half dozen Oysters. They seemed to be fresh, so no complaints. I ordered a New York strip, medium rare. It comes with a salad and mashed potatoes. There were three dressings. Strawberry, mango or passion fruit. I am not a big fan of sweet salad, nor is my wife. She had the passion fruit and I had the strawberry. Neither of us could finish the salad because they were so sweet and drenched in dressing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Next came the entrees. My steak, and my wife's snow crab came in one long piece of wood/cutting board. It was really stupid, it was too long to go horizontal between us and super awkward. They give you a little plate that wasn't even big enough to fit the steak onto.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered my steak medium rare, it came out looking like tuna sashimi. They do not add any seasoning to the steak whatsoever. I could only taste char on the outside and nothing else. I tried the mashed potatoes, and they were also bland. There was no seasoning added to the potatoes and they were bland too. At this point I was pretty upset. I showed the waiter the steak, and he agreed it was totally rare. I just told him I wasn't interested in eating it anymore. They did take the steak off the final bill, but it was still 150 (had a beer and a sake as well). I would not come back here or ever recommend this place to anyone. Not sure how it has a 4 star review. read more

Truly a gem! Everything was delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got a nice quiet table in the corner overlooking the outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food was yum! I had gotten rib eye caps and oh soooo tender!!!! And it had that char crispness that u can get only from on open flame! Loaded orators were on hit! Highly recommended!! I'm not sure if it was the owner that waited on us but he was super cool and attentive to us and not in a bug a boo way. Will come back again!! Oh and a side note, the lilikoi dressing for my salad was out of this world delicious! And the wasabi salt was amazing! read more

In my opinion the king crab was overcooked and not hot at all. All the sides came out before the steak and became room temperature by the time steak came. The price for everything is way too overpriced for the quality and order it came. I don't mind spending 1000 dollars on great and amazing food quality and taste. This is not a place my family and I would return to. The service isn't what you'd expect from such a high priced place. The tables and seating need work and it's hot it should be cool I shouldn't get hot or sweaty. read more

Aina Steak & Seafood - Me and my thumbs down - Steakhouses Near Me - Urban Honolulu, Hawaii