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    Alaia

    3.5 (127 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    views from the patio
    Taylor R.

    We dined here on the second night of our honeymoon, and the setting is absolutely beautiful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ocean views are incredible and make for a really memorable atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was good overall, and we ordered the sourdough bread, shishito peppers, roasted chicken, and a few cocktails. Everything was well prepared and tasted great. Our only disappointment with the menu was that we expected to see more surf-and-turf or seafood-forward options, especially given the location. The part of the experience that left us a bit underwhelmed was how our celebration was handled. My husband mentioned to our server that we had just gotten married on July 11 and were celebrating our honeymoon. Later, the server brought us two glasses of champagne, which we assumed was a congratulatory gesture. We were surprised to find them added to our bill at the end of the meal. To be clear, we weren't expecting anything free or extravagant. It was simply confusing to have celebratory champagne brought to the table without it being presented as an ordered item. At a Ritz-Carlton, we expected a bit more personalization for a special occasion, even if it was just a handwritten note, a small dessert, or simply clearer communication. The beautiful setting and good food made for an enjoyable evening, but the hospitality fell short of what we expected from a luxury resort.

    Ahi
    Cara C.

    The food was decent, nothing extraordinary. The ahi dinner was good but the sauce was salty. I did really like the focaccia bread appetizer and my brother enjoyed his mushroom pasta. Service was not good at all for fine dining. Took my brother over 20 minutes to get his glass of wine, waters constantly almost empty, and it was hard to get the servers attention.

    Omelette
    Michael H.

    Breakfast here on our last day of our vacation and we were not disappointed! The food was delicious and we had maybe the best French toast we've ever tried. The omelette was sooooo good! Man I wish I could come here once a week for that omelette! Staff were friendly and responsive to requests! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing views sitting on the patio did not disappoint![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Brittany B.

    My Airbnb host booked this for us. The service was amazing. The drinks were good. The food was good as well. I got the drink w the movies name in it. It was really good. The bread and butter was great. I got the fish which was wonderful as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was gorgeous too ![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Christopher B.

    My family and I came here to celebrate my birthday. We drove over an hour from Waikīkī to have our dinner. Since the restaurant didn't open until 5pm, we hit the hotel lobby bar for a couple of drinks. We wanted to be punctual, so we showed up a few minutes before 5 to check in and the hostess had no problem with our early check-in + seating us immediately. I was a little annoyed when I could overhear the employees who were just sitting at the bar making comments about us showing up before 5. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other than that, this is a beautiful restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Once we got seated, the customer service was pretty good. The extra help service was actually nicer than our main waiter. The menu is very limited. The food was great I'll say. They also did a good job with the presentation of their meals. Considering the location, the meals aren't terribly expensive. Not entirely sure if I'd ever come back here in the future. I would absolutely recommend the lobby bar for drinks & appetizers.

    Sourdough
    Laura J.

    My fiancé and I are staying at the Ritz-Carlton at Turtle Bay in North Shore Oahu, and had the absolute pleasure of dining at Alaia during our trip -- and WOW, what an unforgettable experience! We are celebrating our engagement, and once the hotel found out, they truly went above and beyond to make us feel so special. From the moment we arrived at Alaia, we were treated like family. It's rare to feel that genuine warmth and care, but every single interaction here made our trip that much more memorable. Our server, Thomas, was absolutely phenomenal. He was so kind, attentive, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. Thomas made our night even more magical, surprising us with a few celebratory treats to honor our engagement -- such a thoughtful touch that we will never forget. As for the food -- it was incredible! We started with the sourdough bread, which was so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the mushroom truffle pasta, and honestly, it was some of the best pasta I have ever had. Creamy, rich, and absolutely perfect in every way. My fiancé had the mahi mahi and said it was outstanding as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the view... absolutely breathtaking. Watching the sunset from our table with the beautiful ambiance around us was like something out of a dream.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We can't recommend Alaia enough -- between the food, the view, the service, and the heart they put into everything they do, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you, Alaia and Thomas, for making our engagement trip so special!

    Forgetting Sarah Marshall cocktail and Turtle Bay Mai Tai cocktail
    Ally G.

    Not sure why this restaurant has a 3.5 rating, we really enjoyed it!! We went twice in one day: for breakfast (the buffet) and for our anniversary dinner. The staff was super kind and thoughtful, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the sunset ocean views were unparalleled[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the furikake ahi & the 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' cocktail were unforgettable. Sure it's pricey, but you're at the Ritz... Remember to make a reservation!

    Samantha C.

    WOW YES! Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view, food, service, aesthetic- lovely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite restaurant at Turtle Bay. We had breakfast here and loved the farmhouse skillet and salmon toast :) The host, server, and bartender the night before were all incredible!

    Steve Y.

    Jaime and Emee went above and beyond to help us celebratory 37th wedding anniversary and both our birthdays. Loved the Mahi Nahi Dish. Fish was tender and sauce was mild but delicious.mahalo nui loa!

    Corn Crusted French Toast
    Naomi A.

    We had an incredible breakfast here! The Corn Flake Crusted French toast was fluffy and decadent, perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness. French toast came with candied pecan syrup and mango whipped cream If you love French toast, you have to try this! We also tried the Crab Cake Benedict and it came with two crab cakes. It was rich, flavorful, and plenty of crab. Every bite felt like a treat! Drink from the bar were slow but delicious! (Expresso Martini was creamy, made up for the wait!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking for a breakfast spot in O'ahu that pairs outstanding food with a breathtaking view, this is a must-visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Mushroom side dish
    Jon O.

    For the most part we were happy with Alaia, which is the main sit-down dining option at Turtle Bay Resort. Each of our entrees for dinner was well prepared with good portion sizes, and though it was satisfying I can't say it was spectacular and worth the resort prices. Like the tenderloin was a perfect medium rare but just a steak, accompanied by undercooked veggies. Furikake ahi was okay but needed a bit more kick or flavor in the sauce. Mushroom pasta was actually the most memorable, as was the desserts. The following morning I enjoyed their full buffet and my wife had their continental breakfast, but again it didn't feel quite worth the price. My daughter enjoyed her parfait and others in my party enjoyed their breakfast dishes, but again resort prices. I will say service for both dinner and breakfast was excellent, but they need to hire more people to clear and clean tables.

    Crusted ahi
    Yiqiu W.

    We booked this restaurant for celebrating our anniversary but the food and environment is much below our expectations for the amount you paid for. First, there is no reserved seating for special occasions or priority seating for staying at the bungalow. We were seated among tables of families with kids outside. Luckily the waitress is nice to move us to tables inside but soon later another family with baby were seated behind us even the place is not much occupied. Second the food just tastes okay. We had $60 crusted ahi and $48 pork chop, and none of them is amazing. This restaurant is considered as the high end one in turtle bay resort, but we are disappointed to choose it for our anniversary celebration.

    View from outdoor seating area
    Miss J.

    Great breakfast at turtle bay resort- a bit pricey for the buffet but if you are celebrating a special occasion definitely worth it. The waitresses are so sweet. Shoutout to Zara for being so awesome!

    $98.00 lobster curry - which isn't curry at all? :/

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    If you are vegetarian or vegan, this place is not for you! The ocean view is amazing but the food is not!

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    Ki Club

    Ki Club

    4.5
    (136 reviews)
    30.3 mi
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Went here for my birthday dinner. Thoroughly surprised at how good the food was and the service…read more Beautiful, modern interior and the atmosphere was chic. The menu has changed to a more tapa style. We went with our two young children & they were very accommodating. We ordered a bunch of stuff but most notable was the Ensalada Salad, Croquette Cordero, Taco Raisu, Karaage Pollo, and for dessert, the Piña Borracha. We ordered some pork and steak skewers. These were ok, I would skip these next time. A little burnt. My favorite was the Ensalada Salad. The crab was sweet and the salsa opaca was so refreshing with the apple foam. Was told to smash the crisp on top and combine it with everything and that took it to another level! So good that we ordered another one. The price of this was so affordable too! The Croquette Cordero was like a mini curry ball with chimuchirri sauce. A little heavy but if you love curry, this is for you! The Taco Raisu surprised us. The taco meat was so flavorful!! Even though we were stuffed, we kept going back for more. It's like a deconstructed taco & you use the lettuce as a wrap. The Karaage Pollo came with a Cucumber Escabeche. It was so tangy and refreshing, which perfectly cuts through the rich, savory oiliness of the fried chicken. We got the Piña Borracha for dessert and that had a coconut cake, coconut lime mousse, banana lilikoi curd, and pasted pineapple on top. Amazing!! Great way to end the night. Everything was top notch. You can tell they put a lot of effort into each dish. Can't wait to go back!

    I go here on occasions. I've made to brunch a couple times but typically I make it to the…read moreevenings. The restaurant hours are relatively calm, but switches gears when it becomes a nightclub. Restaurant-wise, I believe the menu had a recent change-up to further explore fusion possibilities. I've been going down the list and the dishes have been pretty good so far; I haven't made it to the taco raisu yet, but I do need me some desserts. The picarones is like a peruvian andagi, which was pretty cool. The miso cream brûlée was from the prior menu, but also a Yes. The bar is knowledgeable and innovative their mixology- I've had the shizuku garden and that was amazing.

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    Lomo Saltado with Wagyu
    Lomo Saltado with Wagyu
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    Feature Cocktails
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    The Fixx

    The Fixx

    4.7
    (87 reviews)
    10.6 mi

    On the main road in haleiwa. Such a busy street with tons of food choices. We needed a break from…read morethe food truck madness. Craving a quiet sit down inside kinda spot. Fixx was great for that. Plenty of parking in the north shore marketplace lot, it kinda spreads out under a big tree. Fixx seems new or newly remodeled. Fresh clean space. Huge TV to watch world cup and like events on. Bathroom is shared with the public and is in poor repair. Service was great. Indoor and outdoor options. We all liked our food. Smash burger only $16, on Oahu? Was good. Spicy chix sandos - $18, had good flavor, seemed like the breading and sauce carried the seasonings and not the chix itself. No complaints from the diners tho. Tonkatsu ramen stole the show. $24 and worth every cent..I'm a bit of a ramen snob and it was likely the best I've ever had. Stuffed with tons of noodles. Topings were spot on. Broth was...deep in flavor..highly recommend. Go.

    What a delightful restaurant! My family enjoyed a traditional style loco moco, short rib loco moco,…read moreand a lobster eggs benedict. All 3 dishes were flavorful and beautifully plated. The dishes were priced fairly too. We ate in the outdoor patio and enjoyed a cool breeze and sunshine. The tables are narrow and seats are barstools. We didn't mind and were comfortable during our stay. We were served by 3 different staff members and each of them provided sincere hospitality- what a gem!! We are looking forward to many more dining experiences at The Fixx!!

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    Seating area
    Seating area
    Garlic shoestring fries
    Garlic shoestring fries
    Ube espresso martinis

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    Lucky Belly

    Lucky Belly

    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    28.4 mi
    $$

    So glad we ate here! Looks like there are lots of hip options in Chinatown, and we would have…read morewalked around and tried even more if we had had more time. We had a 4 hour layover in Honolulu and it was a quick 15 minute Lyft ride here to Lucky Belly. We were the only party here right at 5:30 pm. Loved the art and clean simple elegance of the exposed brick wall and wood tables. We were greeted and served by a very friendly host. We had the duck tacos, plus the special dim sum appetizer combo of pork belly bao, lobster dumplings and oxtail dumplings. We could not pick a favorite. The variety of textures was fantastic and each of the meat fillings were perfectly seasoned and tender, delicious! Each had a different sauce- just enough, not too much. Nothing was spicy but there was chili oil on the table if you wanted to add more heat. We got 2 nonalcoholic spritzers, one lilikoi and one hibiscus, which were each refreshing and complimented the meal. Since the service was so efficient, after eating, we still had time to zip over to Magic Island to stroll around, take in the scene and enjoy the sunset before heading back to the airport. Our last evening in Hawaii was really special thanks to this delightful restaurant!

    Service is always top notch with helpful and friendly people always on hand. The ambiance is pretty…read morenice, with paneled walls and nice spacious seating. The A/C was blowing on our table intermittently, but it was okay because the heat from the sun through the glass front windows at 5:30 PM was intense. I think the shades could be drawn down a bit more. The bi bim bap bowl was very substantial and the meat was nicely flavored, albeit a bit on the spicy side. Chicken and beet salads were also cool and refreshing, with the layered goat cheese and beet terrines being a nice touch. Karaage chicken on the salads was also nicely cooked and moist. The wafu stake was tasty and tender and with a side of rice it made a complete meal (well, no veggies, but...). Parking is available nearby at the lot on the corner of Smith and Pauahi or the underground lot with an entrance on Beretania near Nu'uanu.

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    Interior bar and dining room.
    Interior bar and dining room.
    Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)
    Lobster Moco (Dec 2025 update)
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    Exterior front.
    Roy's Ko Olina

    Roy's Ko Olina

    4.2
    (2.4k reviews)
    26.3 mi
    $$$

    Pleasantly surprised!! I haven't been to Roy's as a parent, so this was my first experience with a…read morelittle keiki. They pulled out all the stops for her. They had a coloring book with crayons, a three course prefixed meal for kids. It came with a yummy appetizer, you could choose the entree and it came with an ice cream sandwich dessert. My daughter loved it and it's hard to impress her. We got the appetizer sampler with beef and sushi which was filling in itself and we got the double fish entree. I absolutely recommend the sampler! It was delicious. They gave us little finger towels between our appetizer and entree which elevated the experience and my water cup was also full. They were so kind to us as a little family. I didn't think I would love this place as there is no ocean view, but the golf course was serene enough to make it special.

    The first impression at the front desk wasn't the warmest, as the lady seemed a little…read moreuninterested. However, once we were seated, everything completely changed. Our server, Edison, was absolutely outstanding. He welcomed us with such genuine warmth, always had a smile on his face, and was incredibly attentive throughout the entire meal. He checked on us at just the right times and made sure we had everything we needed without us having to ask. The rest of the staff were also very friendly and courteous. The misoyaki butterfish and island fish were delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked, but what really stood out was the green color sauce, it was incredibly flavorful and honestly one of the best we've had. We also really appreciated the keiki meal. Instead of serving typical junk food, they offered a thoughtfully prepared meal, which was a huge plus for us as parents. Our child had such a wonderful birthday dinner, and the attentive service made the celebration feel extra special. The only small issue was that we noticed some tiny bugs in our glasses of water. They were too tiny to see if you weren't looking closely. Overall, the exceptional service, especially from Edison and the delicious food far outweighed this minor issue. We'd happily come back again.

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    Outdoor bar
    Outdoor bar
    Mesquite Smoked Beef Brisket
    Mesquite Smoked Beef Brisket
    Blackened sashimi

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