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    Aloha Steak House

    4.2 (665 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    James H.

    Update review: 7/24/26- Izaiah is an outstanding host. Congratulations on him passing his Somm exam, Aloha needs more experienced servers for proper wine service and Izaiah is setting that standard. Disappointed to learn many of the steaks were not available but the ribeye I ordered was cooked perfectly and the table side service was excellent. This is my "go to" steakhouse when in Hawaii. When they have all the steaks available, it is the best place for casual dining with award winning steaks and excellent service. Highly recommended. Be patient during peak times.

    Filet mignon, ribeye, asparagus, garlic shrimp, and mashed potatoes
    Kristine K.

    Steaks were good and cooked well. Garlic shrimp lacked flavor. Mashed potatoes we added cheese and bacon however the cheese was so burnt to a crisp at top that you had to eat under it to get any potatoes. Service was slow, it felt like I went my whole meal with an empty glass. Overall best part was the steak.

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    Tai N.

    Wow! Went here for a nice family dinner and we were blown away. The steak selection is incredible. We ended up getting the Brazilian ribeye, crab cakes, baked potato, and Mac n cheese. Everything was a hit. My kids are picky eaters and they ate everything. The watermelon sorbet dessert was insane. I didn't think it was going to be good but it ended up being a highlight. Our server, Isabell, was great! She gave us a super cool steak cutting show and got our food and drinks out super fast. They validated parking for the lot across the street at the Hyatt. Up to 4 hours :) One of the better steaks I've had and great service to go with it. Highly recommend!

    Ribeye
    Edie N.

    Great friendly service from the hostess to the waitress and everyone in between! Easy reservation on OpenTable although if you're looking for a weekend reservation I'd recommend booking a week in advance! Gorgeous intimate space with indoor and outdoor seating. Theres a bar when you enter with a cozy waiting area in case there's a wait. Since it wasn't too busy on a Tuesday we got to decide where to sit and decided to do outdoor and it was perfect. Now for food: The iceberg lettuce with blue cheese and bacon is a nice portion for two. Fries are a MUST. They are fried with beef tallow and were so yummy! Ribeye was great to share for two (could even be shared by 4) it was huge! They bring it out sizzling on a hot plate and cut it infront of you with their house butter to top it off and my goodness it was perfect!! The Lobster mac and cheese was a 10/10!!! The noodles were cooked al dente and the lobster/cheese was so creamy and delicious! It never curdled and was a highlight aside from the ribeye. It's the perfect portion for 2-3! If you're going to get any side... this is the one. Trust me! Now for the two items that knocked a star off the rating: the shrimp and asparagus. Honestly the shrimp was awful. The skin was soggy like it sat in the garlic for too long and then recooked a few times (I'm sure it wasn't but the texture and chewy-likeness felt like it). It was literally inedible. We took a bite out of one and couldn't stomach the rest. The asparagus seemed like it was pre-boiled (or possibly just over steamed), topped with cheese and then used a kitchen torch to give it a little crisp or just sat under a heat lamp for hours. They were also inedible. Given they were the only two disappoints I'd say the most important thing is the steak and for that this place is worth a try! They are reasonably priced for a steakhouse and service was friendly.

    Amanda F.

    Service was great and the ambience was really nice. My brother and I absolutely devoured everything in front of us--from the bone marrow to the bacon Brussels sprouts to a big, juicy ribeye. Plates were cleared. No survivors. The mashed potatoes were excellent, and those big ol' shrimp? So good. The only thing we didn't love was the corn--but honestly, when everything else is a 10 out of 10, that's a minor detail. We'd absolutely go back without hesitation

    Shirley H.

    Thank you Isiah and manager for a great first time experience. We ordered the rib eye steak and filet mignon. Both cooked to perfection. Loved the sauce they provided as well. Sides of lobster Mac and cheese, mash potatoes, asparagus and wedge salad my favorite! Those little corn were so good too! We had reservations at 5:15pm. One of the first guests to arrive. Waiter was very informative and kind. Manager was great to stop by occasionally to check how we were doing. Great customer service! Thank you for the surprise dessert. To end our dinner. We received our bill and notice we received a 5% off kamaiana! Wow we are coming back again! So everyone living here go check it out! Food is Ono (delicious)! Mahalo again to your staff!

    Kaleigh H.

    We made a reservation here for 530, shortly after they opened. It was a Tuesday night and we didn't need it, the place was mostly empty. Our server was very kind and friendly the whole evening, the service was great. We had the T-bone steak which we split, the French fries which were perfectly done, and the Mac and cheese. Everything here was very good and we enjoyed ourselves!

    Watermelon dessert is very refreshing!
    Theresa D.

    I have been on the hunt to find a new steakhouse when visiting Waikiki. I saw this restaurant on a YouTube video & read a ton of reviews. I agree the hype is real. The food was delicious! I got a side of the garlic shrimp with my steak & can't wait to have it again! I had a wonderful waiter named Taku. He was very helpful & a true gem. I can't wait to go back! And try the watermelon dessert it's amazing!

    Krystal C.

    If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! We came here for a milestone anniversary dinner and S/O to Kula for making the entire experience. His service was the cherry on top of a great dinner We usually go to steakhouses for anniversary dinners, so we tried Aloha Steak House. Walking in, you're greeted with the soft mumble of the current patrons and have the bar area right in front with the tables more towards the back of the restaurant. It's an upscale, trendy, more on the causal side but perfect for the area it's in. We settled on the dinner for two + the Hamachi Cruedo after ordering a couple cocktails. We started with a Hawaiian Punch and Maitai, ordering a Lychee Martini that I didn't snag a picture of. The martini was the show stopper, 100% The wedge salad was refreshing, the stuffed Portabello was so-so and the Hamachi tasted sooo fresh The Picanha come out whole and is sliced table-side and sprinkled with a bit of salt that you can add throughout the meal. And the watermelon soft serve is something I'd come back time and time again! If you ever find yourself in the Waikiki area, please come here! I would've got an a la carte steak but they were all out of the tomahawks at the time of our dinner. I'm hoping we can come back and try out other options. 10/10, need to come and try this place out

    I love the soft serve watermelon flavored dessert with rice crispies  at the bottom and chocolate chips on top .
    Mauricio R.

    We have been frequenting "Aloha Steak House" in Honolulu since it opened. We go to Hawaii once or twice a year, we go to this steak house every time. This is my first review for this exemplary establishment. We made no reservations, we never have and we never wait more than ten to twenty minutes. We were greeted by a cheerful hostess and assured it wouldn't be long before we would be seated. She was right. the place is quite large, spacious and filled with lots of natural light. We were seated out on the large deck overlooking Seaside avenue. Our server, Jeffrey introduced himself and asked if we'd been here before and how things worked. He proceeded to take our drink orders and and an order for some appetisers as well. Our drinks arrived at that point he asked if we were ready to order, which we were. There were three in our party. My husband ordered the filet mignon. Our good friend, ordered the N.Y. strip and I had the twin lobster tails. Our appetisers came thick cut bacon and garlic shrimp were just what we needed to start off with. We didn't order a bottle of wine so each of us was having something different to drink we just kept them coming. The time came when or entrees arrived and we were eager to greet them! Our friends N.Y. strip arrived on a hot iron plate. Jeffrey took the steak off the the iron skillet and began carving it, in the meantime placing the butter from the plate and placing it on the hot skillet were it sizzled and placed the carved steak on it quite a presentation! My husbands filet mignon was cooked to his liking. My twin lobster tails were sizeable and so satisfying. We had two sides a baked potato and mashed potatoes. I'm afraid we were so in the moment we didn't take any pictures of the food but we did take a picture of one of my all time favourite desserts, the watermelon soft serve. This soft serve is served in green bowl the bottom filled with coco puffs and on top chocolate chips resembling seeds quite clever and so refreshing!

    the first one was perfect taste.
    Lisa V.

    dinner for two special $160 comes with: * wedge salad * stuffed mushroom * baked potato * asparagus * wagyu picanha * watermelon soft serve added * lobster mac * bone marrow * 3 lychee martinis * rib eye cap total was about $330 before tip. (3 adults / 2 children). my son birthday and he wanted a steakhouse. my kids have expensive taste. first martini was the BEST i ever had!!! they add guava juice in it and was so good. the next two martinis wasnt as sweet, and color wasnt as pink so they actually added more when i mentioned that. thank you! the picanha steak was oh so delicious. definitely if your going to eat here, get that cut! service was great. and it was easy to make reservations online!

    Kimberly C.

    I came here to celebrate my anniversary with my husband in July. It was our first time dining here. We usually celebrate our anniversary at a steakhouse, so we decided to try Aloha Steak House this year. We were seated on the patio area outside. It had a casual feel, which was a nice change of pace for a steakhouse. Our server, Justin, was very friendly and answered all of our questions about the menu. We finally settled on ordering the 32 oz. Tomahawk to share, mashed potatoes, brussels & bacon, side grilled lobster tail, and ahi poke as an appetizer. The Tomahawk steak was delicious! I love how they cut it table-side for us and added the butter and salt to our liking. They gave us two complimentary desserts for our anniversary! The chocolate brownie was nothing special, but the star was the watermelon soft serve. It was so yummy and the perfect way to end our meal! It was very kind of them to give us two desserts, which we appreciated! Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will be back! Thank you, Aloha Steakhouse, for the great meal and awesome service! Happy Eating!

    40 oz. Tomahawk steak
    Reylyn C.

    We celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary on Oahu, so we decided to do something a bit fancy for it in between food trucks, spam musubis, and malasadas. I scheduled the reservation on Open Table for 7:30 pm and I included a note that I am handicapped and use a mobility aid. Using Yelp!, I read that we can park across the street at the Hyatt Centric, and the restaurant does validate for parking there. When we arrived at the building, I saw they had stairs, each step was a bit larger than standard steps. To the side of the steps was an elevator, but it requires someone to come out and operate it. My husband had to go up the steps to ask someone at the restaurant to help us, and that person had to call the person who operates the lift. Not wanting to wait or be late (I was also tired from walking through the parking structure and across the street), I just climbed the steps, but had to have someone carry my walker up for me. By the time I reached the top, the person we were waiting for arrived. They asked me if I wanted them to help me when we left, and I said yes. We checked in for our reservation and were seated in the bar area. It was quite warm inside, so we requested an outdoor table. They allowed me to keep my walker next to me instead of whisking it away like most other restaurants do. We ordered the 40 oz. Tomahawk steak, mashed potatoes, large french fries, Brussels sprouts with bacon and the petite wedge salad. I asked about the sides' portion sizes, whether they were large enough to share with 4 people, and was told the salad could be split with 2 people and everything else can feed 4 people. The sides came out, and that salad can only feed one person. I pretended that I didn't like bleu cheese so that my mom could have it. We ordered another large french fries, and the rest of the sides comfortably fed 2-3 people. I think I should've been more specific about the size of the people to be fed. The tomahawk arrived, and the sizzling of the plate heralded its arrival. All of the other diners' heads turned and watched the show as it was sliced. It was delicious. I read about dessert here on Yelp!, but our server didn't even offer or ask if we were interested in dessert. We were given the check, so we paid and left. I left a bit disappointed because it was a special occasion. We did call the building manager who came back out to operate the elevator so I wouldn't need to climb down the steps. The taste and presentation of the food was great. I think I would've liked larger portions or more accurate description of their size, especially since food portions everywhere else we'd been eating was so large and generous that we always had leftovers for the next meal/day. The restaurant ambiance was nice, but casual, no need to dress up. I'll be honest when I say I was ready to give only 3 stars that night. I was really peeved about how much work it was to get into the building, and how tired I was-- part of my experience. I did fix my attitude to try and rescue the evening since it was a special occasion, and the food tastes better when you have a better mindset. Thankfully, I waited a couple of days before writing this to focus on the food and experience. Accessibility notes: Elevator available to get you to the first level of the building from the street, but you will need to contact someone to contact the building manager. The building is older and was retrofitted to meet compliance, but expect to have patience to wait for someone to help you. The rest room is located in the bar which is near the entrance. The doors were cumbersome to navigate with a mobility aid. There are 2 doors to pass through to the women's restroom. The handicap accessible stall is immediately to the right of the entrance. The rest of the stalls and sinks are past the handicap stall on the right. There is another door that lets you exit the restaurant from the bathroom. The interior of the restaurant was warm and stuffy to me. If you are sensitive to warmer temperatures, ask to be seated outdoors for a refreshing breeze.

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    Ask the Community - Aloha Steak House

    Do they have a bar you can sit at?

    Yes, they do. It's not too big, though.

    Where do we park?

    Hyatt Centric lot across the street on Seaside Ave. Go up the steep ramp. Parking here is validated by the restaurant.

    Do they have table bread?

    No, at the time of our visit it was not offered .... garlic bread is on the starter menu

    Does Aloha Stake House offer kamaaina discount or military discount?

    They do offer kamaaina discount!

    I'm trying to make a reservation for this Sunday, 2/19 for 10 people at 6:30-7pm but I can't get through to anyone on the phone. I started calling from 5:30 -9 and no one answered. Can someone please help me?

    I suggest using the OpenTable app. That's the route I did. Hopefully by the time u see this message you already got your reservations. Good luck

    How big are your garlic shrimp -- size 16/20 or whatever?

    20 size

    Is there a contactless pay option?

    Yes, they have tablets that accept most NFC payment options

    We're trying to make reservations for Monday October 10? But open table says nothing is open.

    Looks like they are not booking for October yet. Try again on the 9/1 and bet you'll be set. We really enjoyed Aloha Steakhouse!

    Proof of vaccination is still required?

    No need any more!

    How do you reserve a tomahawk steak? Do you have to call the day of or can you add a note in the Open table reservation app? Don't want to miss out!

    Yes, the easiest way to hold the tomahawk is leaving the note on your reservation from open table, but please feel free to call us during our business hours! We also recommend… 

    Anyone recall seeing high chairs in use for toddlers?

    Yes, we do have 4 high chairs and 2 boosters! And also we have kid’s menu!

    Is it possible to order watermelon soft serve for take-out?

    Yes of course! Anytime on our business hours.

    Does Aloha Steak have a Dress Code for dinner?

    No dress code, in that it's casual wear. They provide disposable aprons for you to wear so the oil/butter does not splatter on your clothes from the hot sizzling plate

    Do they serve the Tomahawk Steak during lunch?

    For what I know I believe it's only served and offered at dinner time, but feel free to give them a call in advanced. Aloha 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

    What times are the lunch special in place?

    lunch service closes at 2 pm

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    Fine dining

    Great service and high quality food. Hamachi was amazing and the butter mochi bunnies were cute and…read moredelicious! Would highly recommend

    If you live on this island and haven't eaten here yet, you are missing out. And if you are visiting…read moreOʻahu, skip the tourist traps in Waikīkī and drive 10 minutes to this incredible local gem. Trust me, just go! Everything about our experience was exceptional. From the warmest hospitality to the best food we had in Honolulu, XO completely exceeded our expectations. We only wish we had a restaurant like this back home in Chicago. Every dish was memorable. The Hamachi Crudo was the best we had on the island, fresh, vibrant, and perfectly citrusy balanced. The fried chicken absolutely lived up to the hype and then some. My personal favorite was the perfectly seared scallop with crusted shrimp, an unforgettable combination. My husband and I also decided to add the salmon, and we were so glad we did. Every bite was plump, fresh, and beautifully blackened. What truly blew us away was the value. We've been fortunate enough to dine at Alinea and EL Ideas in Chicago, and XO reminded us of what those restaurants might have inspired at a fraction of the price. The level of creativity, execution, and care that goes into every plate is extraordinary, yet the experience is incredibly approachable. We left completely satisfied, already talking about when we could come back. One bonus, if it's your thing! It's currently BYOB while awaiting their liquor license renewal in August, so if you enjoy pairing your own wine or drinks with dinner, take advantage of it while you can. And do not even think about skipping dessert. The Brown Butter Bunny Mochi was the single best sweet bite of our entire trip, even edging out the delicious malasadas we raved about all week. Whether you take an Uber, rent a car, or make the short drive from Waikīkī, it's worth every minute. This is the kind of place locals should be proud of and visitors will never forget. If you want to eat like a local while treating yourself to one of the best meals on the island, XO is the place. Just go!

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    Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

    Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar

    4.4
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    Had the Creole Crab and Shrimp Pasta and the Chilean Sea Bass…read more This restaurant checked all the boxes from service, food and ambiance. They serve biscuits as a starter. Came with two spreads: pimiento cheese and honey butter. Biscuits had were not the tradional hard crust flaky layer type. They were more fluffy inside with smoother crust similar to the outside layer of a cake. Battery yummy. The better entree was the Chilean Seabass. One of the best sauces I've had on seafood. The sauce was perfect. Smooth blend of miso, cream, miron and what tasted like black sesame. Slightly sweet. Not too heavy. The Seabass was also perfectly cooked; springy and moist. The mushroom and spinach tasted like they were soaked on sweet white wine. Came with white rice topped with furikake. Pricey at $50 but worth it. The Creole Pasta had lots of real crab topping the pasta. Succulent shrimp mixed in the pasta. Seafood was fresh. The creamy sauce was not too thick but could use a little more of the creole seasoning. I expected it to be a little spicy but it was not. Good serving size. Came with two slices of toast. It's closer to Alfredo sauce but with the paprika taste. The staff were all so professional but chill and naturally friendly at the same time. One of the nicest restaurant staff I've met. The restaurant has a relax ambiance. It's on the second floor of the store. Dining room has high ceilings. We sat next to the big window. Just a perfect experience. Loved it.

    We stumbled up this restaurant on yelp and decided to give it a try and it was probably our best…read morerestaurant night in Oahu. Coconut shrimp, poke with Taro chips, and burger are so good. Also try for rooftop seating, you get a nice ambience.

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    Blackened Mahi Mahi (2)Tacos
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    Maze

    Maze

    4.7
    (212 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$$$

    MĀZE exceeded my expectations from start to finish. Every course was beautifully presented,…read moreincredibly creative, and packed with flavor. The progression of the tasting menu kept getting better, from the dry-aged Kona kampachi and Hokkaido scallop to the outstanding Washugyu flat iron galbi. The snacks were also a great introduction to the meal, especially the bourbon barrel smoked salmon toast and the oyster with yuzu kosho. Those may have been my favorite bites of the night, and that's saying something because I'm usually not a big fan of salmon. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. A special shout-out to Jordan, who patiently answered all of our questions and helped make the evening even more enjoyable. The cocktail pairing was one of the highlights of the experience. Every drink was thoughtfully crafted and complemented the dishes perfectly. It didn't feel like an afterthought--it was an integral part of the meal and among the best cocktail pairings I've had. My only minor criticism was the beef and daikon broth served alongside the Washugyu. The flavors were excellent, but I wish the broth had been served a little hotter, as it would have made an already fantastic dish even better. Dessert was equally memorable, especially the seasonal sweet corn shave ice with black sesame orgeat. The lilikoi custard pie with whipped kinako cream was a nice finishing touch. Overall, MĀZE delivers one of the most creative and memorable dining experiences in Honolulu. The quality of the ingredients, attention to detail, and flawless execution make it well worth the visit. If you're looking for an innovative tasting menu with exceptional cocktails, MĀZE is a restaurant I would happily recommend, and I can't wait to return

    MĀZE was the standout highlight meal of my trip to Hawaii this year. The chef's menu with drink…read morepairing was easily Michelin-star worthy. Taste, presentation, service, ambiance -- MĀZE really had it all nailed down. If there's one meal you should book for your trip, make it MĀZE. Although the menu looks short, it is deceptively filling. You start off your meal with a few amuse bouche bites. It's really a wonderful start, because the salmon toast was one of the best bites I had all night. The smoked salmon was melt in your mouth tender and the toast was fried to perfection. Another bite I really enjoyed early on was their "Fat bastard" oyster. I've never had this type of oyster before, but this one was especially plump, sweet, and had just the right amount of brininess to it. There's honestly not a single straightforward bite across the courses: everything has layers upon layers of flavor and a complexity that really accentuates the talent of the head chef. After the first course, there's an option to add a supplemental course for $34 -- a "Wagyu musubi". I cannot emphasize enough that this addition is a must. If you're coming as a couple, it's large enough that you're able to share a single one so that each person gets two bites. This bite is as delicious as it looks. The Wagyu is rich and fatty, and the crispy nori is the textural element that breaks up the melt-in-your-mouth texture of the beef. The tare delicately brushed on top adds a bit of saltiness to the dish and doesn't take away from the enjoyment and appreciation of the Wagyu itself. Another bite that I'll forever remember is the Jeju abalone dish. Served over a bed of finely minced edamame and served in a chicken jus, the dish had sweet, savory, umami, and all the right textures. I ate this dish especially slowly because I wanted to savor each and every bite for as long as possible. The abalone is tender and cooked perfectly -- not rubbery whatsoever. I overheard a chef saying that the tasting menu changes every month, and we had visited when they were mid-cycle. I believe some of the permanent menu items include the bourbon barrel smoked salmon toast and the wagyu musubi, but I really hope to see the Jeju abalone dish again someday when I visit in the future. Since MĀZE is from the the duo behind the famous cocktail bar -- Bar Leather Apron, just down the street, you would expect nothing less than extraordinary cocktails for the cocktail pairing. I can confidently say that there was not a single drink pairing that I was disappointed with -- both on the alcoholic and non-alcoholic side. My favorite cocktail of the night was their take on an Old Fashioned that was served with the Washugyu flat iron galbi course. I simply cannot say enough good things about MĀZE. Do yourself a favor and book a reservation right after you book your plan tickets to Oahu -- you won't regret it.

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    Solera

    Solera

    4.4
    (313 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$$

    Solera is located right across the lobby on the 7th floor of the The Ritz-Carlton Residences…read moreWaikiki Beach. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and decided to try Solera since we had a breakfast credit each morning. WOW is all I have to say. The food was absolutely incredible. We each got a drink--I ordered a matcha and he got a latte, and both were so good. For food, we shared the Hawaiian omelette, and they did not hold back on the meat. The service was top-notch. Our servers were attentive without being overbearing and checked in just the right amount, which always makes a difference. I would highly recommend Solera for both drinks and food--definitely worth a visit.

    The world food tour reconvened at Solera, in the Ritz-Carlton. The last time we dined here it was…read moreLa Vie. There were wine specials and I took advantage of this offering, choosing a 2023 Beaune Boucherottes from Louis Jadot. Our server (Malama) brought a 2021, which was great from my perspective. This wine sells for $180 and was listed at $177; what a deal! We chose Bone Marrow ($32), Beets and Strawberry Salad ($28) as our starters. Entrees were the Butchers Cut, which offered Filet, Ribeye or NY Strip ($70). I chose the NY strip and ordered Foie Gras ($32) to accompany it. Our other entrée was the Huli Hainan Chicken Plate ($42). Malama told us the Foie Gras was a mousse, so I asked her to bring it out with the other two appetizers. The Bone Marrow plate came with two halves of bone and four pieces of toasted ciabatta. The Foie Gras dish was interesting ... Three piped dollops of foie gras mousse, with three quenelles of a pineapple mostarda and a plate of Madeleines. The Beets & Strawberry Salad was a visual and taste treat ... It was my favorite of the three starters. The foie gras atop the Madeleine was too sweet for our palates; it was much more successful on the toasted ciabatta that accompanied the bone marrow. The NY Strip came sliced, with another bone marrow and mashed potatoes. The Hainan Chicken came with ginger scallion rice, lomi tomato chile, dark soy (which was very watery), slices of cucumber and cilantro. The chicken was the least successful dish we've had here. I give the executive chef kudos to add variety to the menu. The steak came with a container of miso bordelaise ... I thought it was okay, my tablemate didn't like it. I tried the foie gras mousse on pieces of steak ... It was okay. We had the steak and chicken dishes boxed and perused the dessert menu. I don't usually eat dessert so the decision on what to order is left to my fellow foodie. She chose the Flourless Chocolate Cake ($16); I asked for a cup of coffee ($11). The cake was rich and dense, almost like fudge. We boxed that up ... My fellow foodie has enough food for next week. What did we think? The décor is pretty much the same as when it operated as La Vie, except for the addition of black tablecloths. There was a pianist playing near the bar ... That added a nice touch to the ambience of the place. Service was fine but not what we were looking for. We gave Solera a rating of 4 (perhaps a touch under). We expect a bit more when the bill is $427.22 (plus tip).

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    Aloha Steak House - steak - Updated July 2026

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