Amazing breakfast at Menehune Grille in the Ilikai. I ordered Da Benny and it was outstanding…read more Their homemade hollandaise sauce was rich, fresh, and ono!!! The Ilikai has been known for their Eggs Benedict since the 1980s, and this breakfast definitely lived up to that reputation. Also, the omelet was fluffy and cooked to perfection with amazing flavor. Pancake was perfect, if you like fluffy. For a peaceful view of the sea, ask to sit at the bar tops facing the harbor. The service was friendly, and it felt like all hands on deck with everyone checking in to make sure everything was perfect. Easily one of the best breakfasts I have had in Waikiki. Highly recommended!

3/5 food maybe we ordered wrong but not worth a penny. 5/5…read moreservice 5/5 ambiance 4/5 cost We will try their breakfast but the stuff we ordered wasnt that good :(

If I could give 6 stars, I would. Very unexpected - hands down the best Mai Tai and best Loco Moco…read moreI've ever had. I'd definitely come back when I return to Hawaii. Service is homely and as you would expect of warm Hawaii. Ambiance is treehouse like with a great view of the street if you come early enough.

Walking by at 9am, we smelled the food and stopped in. It looked like a busy Friday morning. We…read moresigned in and waited about 15 minutes. We were seated and ordered, Goofy Hawaiian Omelette and a Big Island Loco Moco. For drinks we ordered a Kona Coffee and a Pineapple Mimosa. Chill and relaxed atmosphere, throw pillows and music playing. Open air 2nd floor seating. Occasional bird or two but no issues. The staff were all very kind!!

A local recommended Blue Water Shrimp to us for dinner, and I'm so glad they did! We ended up…read moreeating here TWICE during our stay in Oʻahu because we loved it that much! The garlic shrimp was definitely a favorite so flavorful and buttery, and the plate came with rice, corn, and salad. We also tried the coconut shrimp, which was crispy with just the right amount of sweetness, and the surf & turf, which was another hit. Everything we tried was delicious, the portions were filling, and it was such an easy, casual place to grab a really good meal after a long day of exploring the island. You know a place is good when you're on vacation with SO many restaurants to choose from and you still decide to go back a second time! Definitely one of our favorite food stops from our Oʻahu trip and a place we would absolutely eat at again.

We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant as soon as we landed in Hawaii, but…read moreunfortunately, the service was extremely disappointing. We came around 1:00 PM on Sunday, and the woman taking our order was very rude and impatient. Her attitude made us feel completely unwelcome. I really don't understand why a restaurant would allow this kind of customer service. While we were standing off to the side waiting for our food, she even told us to move outside and wait under the hot sun. Other customers nearby were also commenting that it felt like this place only cared about takeout orders and didn't seem to care much about the experience of customers who were actually there. I hope the owner sees this review and takes the service issue seriously. We were excited to come here, especially right after arriving in Hawaii, but the experience was very disappointing.

I was just on vacation and went to the Monkeypod my first night in Hawaii; and I am so happy I did…read more I had the pleasure of having a server Toto, he was so friendly and professional. He was also very helpful in suggestions as to some of his favorite items were on the menu. Toto was such a great person and is definitely an asset to the establishment. Also, the food was delicious and the drinks were incredible. All of this, and you have a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop. If you have the pleasure of dining here, I would highly recommend requesting Toto as your server. The food, drinks and having him as your server would make for an enjoyable experience. Mahalo Monkeypod and Toto, until next time!!

The food is good I love the steak and rice and the water was very refreshing and ice coldread more

Can't miss this spot when in Waikīkī…read more I usually get my fave~ ahi wrap and mango colada. Their monkey Kine smoothie and Nalu bowl are all good as well. 10/10 Service great and a few seating available

Ordered a Popeyes favorite No Flavor what so ever…read moreAll drinks seem to come in 16oz only Queens açaí bowl was ok.. i didn't taste açaí,

We tried the golden fish tacos, fish and chips, and crème brûlée from this food truck during our…read moretrip to Oahu and everything was delicious. The fish was perfectly crispy with fresh slaw and really creamy sauces. The tortillas for the tacos tasted very fresh too, which made them even better. Both entrées came with lemon wedges that added a nice bright touch. The fish and chips were great and the fries were perfectly crisp. I still think about the crème brûlée. The texture and caramelized top were spot on. Portions were generous as well. We were staying at a nearby resort so it was an easy walk for us. The service was good, although we came when there was not much of a line. The truck is located in a lot with several other food trucks so it is easy to find. I cannot speak to parking since we walked. There are a couple of benches in front where you can sit and enjoy your food, and the truck sits under a huge tree which gives some nice shade from the heat. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you are looking for great vegan food.

Thr parking is the only tough thing about eating at this food truck. You have to find a spot on the…read morestreet and it is located in an area with a lot of one-way streets so circling around is a likelihood. The good news is it is fast so if you wait a little bit, someone is likely to finish up and leave. The ambience is definitely casual since it is a truck. There is covered picnic-table style seating for this truck and the other trucks nearby. The food is SO good. I read rave reviews on here for the fish tacos so I orderes them and they did not disappoint. The vegan sour cream is so creamy, thr coleslaw is perfectly tangy and crunchy, and the vegan fish is delightful. My husband got the chicken tacos which were hot, in contrast to the fish tacos. They had avocado and a green sauce and we also liked these though the fish were our favorite. The hibiscus lemonade was lovely and refreshing also. The service here is very fast. We basically ordered and then looked around at the other truck menus and by that time our food was ready! I would definitely recommend this place especially for vegetarians and vegans and would love to come back!

We checked out the Hawaiian Aroma Cafe at the Ilikai Hotel for breakfast. The food and coffee…read morechoices had a great variety! I would recommend arriving as early as possible as the lines form quickly! I highly recommend the smoothies and açaí bowls (what I got) but there are plenty of other food options to try. The service was very inviting as the staff were so sweet and on top of their game. Even after you order they have plenty of merchandise you can look through and purchase. My favorite in particular were $6 colorful stickers that support a local artist in Honolulu!

For the lasts five mornings we start our day at Hawaiian Aroma Cafe, the food, the coffee, the…read moreservice are top notch, the girls in that shop work so hard even in a high traffic hours always smile and pleasant. I'll definitely be back over here for our next Hawaiian vacation. Barbie you're awesome

Located in Stix Asia next to Kiki Tempura…read more 15% off for Kamaaina so make sure to show your ID to the server. Tried it here one day but it's so hard since there are so many places in Stix to go to. Tried the duck soba and wasn't that impressed, the broth was really good but it was also $30 for soba and a few pieces of duck. The duck was also a little tough. Soba was a little too soft for my liking but really enjoyed the broth. They had some items on happy hour so got the takoyaki for $5. We also got a really small bowl of curry rice $10, didn't think that was worth it but there were not many items for kids, no children's menu. Curry tsuke with soba was served cold with a hot (temperature) curry dipping sauce with onion and thin sliced pork $23 something different that you don't normally see. Not sure if I'd go back, with all the other choices nearby. Also $30 for soba seems a little $$$. They also charge 3% for using credit cards.

I wanted soba and needed some good soba. Haven't had good soba since Japan and saw this place with…read moresoba sets. And that's about it for what you should get here, soba! I got the cold soba set, comes with tempura. The soba was fresh and chewy. Tasted like Japan. It was delicious. 5 stars for soba. The tempura was good too. Don't get the ribeye skewer. It was the worst bland chewy ribeye we've ever had. Unfortunate it was really expensive for such a horrible piece of disappointing meat too! They can do better. Seriously. We also got the chicken skewer, it had some flavor and was alright, like a 3/5 versus a 0/5 for the ribeye skewer. Both waste of money, stick with the soba. It started getting really busy after 6:30, so come early if you want a seat.

I had to taste the poke to believe all the hype around it and OMG, the 5 star reviews are deserved!…read more This poké is amazing in a sense that the sauces are amazing and handmade (and it shows) and the fish is so fresh, even at the end of the night! I love the options of poke bowl, poke nachos, and poke by the pound. I do recommend skipping the rice bowl and just buying them by the pound and that way you just get the full essence of just the fish and the taste! Service was fast and I loved how this place was conveniently located inside the Ilikai hotel, where I'm staying because it's just an elevator ride away but also great for anyone not staging at the hotel and walking by since it's right around the corner from the front entrance.

Came late at night and the service was amazing. The cashier got our orders down and made our poke…read moredishes ASAP. The fish was super fresh. One thing I want to highlight is the service! Typically, I like a salad base. I forgot to say earlier because they had already stacked my bowl with the sushi rice base, but I asked the cashier if I could get a salad base with unagi side sauce instead. They were accepting and said they could stack the salad on top. I didn't get the unagi sauce in the moment, but I wasn't upset either because I enjoy salad without sauce too. To my shock, they remembered I asked, found us, and brought it out to our table! 20/10 service, 20/10 poke

On the hunt for a sugar-free cake for our toddler's birthday in a couple of months, I stopped in to…read moregive Pu'uwai a try. They're located in the old Blondie's spot. Plenty of parking on the street, municipal lots, or the paid lot nearby. Space is cute. Nice seating inside and out. I got a scone, cinnamon roll, and cookie. Also wanted a brownie, but they sold out when I got to the counter. Might try the preorder system next time, as they sell out of items pretty fast. In terms of flavor, good all around. Cookie was my least favorite, as I don't like a soft cookie. Scone was super moist. I got the scone for my wife, but I was surprised how good it was. Cinnamon roll was also tasty, especially the sauce and topping. The texture of the roll itself was on the firmer side but still good. I don't have any dietary restrictions beyond being an octo-ovo veggie, so this is coming from someone who eats dairy. Prices are on the higher side, but I think that's kind of expected because of the quality. Service was good. Rating? Probably a strong 4, but I'm rounding up because places like this are rare.

Love that this island has so many options for so many different tastes and needs. Pu'uwai Aloha…read moreBakery specializes in gluten free baked goods. Have been wanting to yry them when they were previously located on Lusitana St (extension to Alakea). Now that they are at the beginning of Smith Street, oceanside of Smith and King, its an even more convenient stop. Tried the snickerdoodle cookie and the everything but the gluten bagel. And while the tastes and textures were not to my liking, the fact that they are gluten free is a huge plus. I have enjoyed their made to order cakes before. Would definitely return for that as well as try some of their other offerings.