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    Ama Ama Restaurant

    3.8 (807 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndNew American, Hawaiian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Ask the Community - Ama Ama Restaurant

    Have they opened to reservations if you are not a resort guest?

    No - for holidays they are limited to resort guests - the 4 Season does the same

    Are lunch reservations needed? Seems like dinners are totally booked but lunches seem wide open. Is the service level (I.e. table service) the same at lunch and dinner?

    Not necessary, but helpful to make a reservation. Table service is the same at lunch and dinner. Dinner value borders on horrible but lunch is fantastic.

    Is there an allergy menu? Specifically for dairy and gluten.

    They are very accommodating. I know there is a vegetarian / vegan menu, which may help with the dairy allergy part. But they will modify anything.

    Are walk-ins welcome? or is this restaurant restricted to resort guests?

    They absolutely welcome non-hotel guests! However you probably need a reservation since it's a popular place. Enjoy.

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    Longboards - Asian salad with avocado

    Longboards

    3.4(681 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Not bad for resort food. We had dinner one night (kahlua pork BBQ sandwich, hold the gouda please)…read moreand fish tacos and a side salad (which they charged us $8 instead of $5 extra printed on the menu). I didn't notice until after we signed the tab. The pork was good, but IMO more southern than kahlua. Also, I should have had them omit the American cheese as well as the gouda. No self-respecting shredded pork sandwich should have any cheese. The fish tacos looked good; there were four but they were small (street tacos) and the tortillas couldn't hold up to the sauce. We had breakfast another day (eggs & breakfast meat) and french toast. The eggs & breakfast meat combo was huge, the scrambled eggs cooked just the way I like them, breakfast potatoes nice and crispy and properly cooked bacon. The french toast came with lillikoi mascarpone, berry preserves and syrup. the LILLIKOI MASCARPONE was to die for. I am not ashamed to admit I licked the container. Dinner service was at the table. Our server was very nice and VERY hyper. But super nice. Food was served promptly. Breakfast service was order at the bar and everything was delivered to the table in to-go containers. It was packed well, with all the cutlery and condiments included. I'd definitely come back for breakfast just for the lillikoi mascarpone.

    Hey, it wasn't bad. We had a snack of Asian Chicken Wings and French fries. The fries were…read moreexcellent. Crispy on the outside and melt in your mouth on the inside. Wings were good. Beautiful ambiance near the lagoon. Service was very good. My wife had some wine there on several days. 17 bucks for wine from a can. That was a bummer but it had to be done!

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    La Hiki - Warmed smoked marlin dip with wun ton chips

    La Hiki

    4.2(452 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$$

    The July 2026 version of La Hiki's lunch buffet was, sadly, a disappointing experience. At $135 per…read moreperson, here's the good and the bad so you can decide for yourself if it's worth the splurge. The GOOD: unlimited steamed lobster, snow crab, fresh poke, oysters, decent service, and lovely live music. The BAD/AVERAGE: - We were told that some of their ceiling fans weren't working so it gets pretty hot if you're seated by the pool/live music area. Our table also rocked back and forth throughout the meal. It's starting to feel outdated. -There were flies around some of food -The prime rib was the driest/overcooked I've ever had at a buffet, and the lechon was mostly dry as well with some parts were hard crispy. -Compared to previous visits, there was no sashimi station or steamed dim sum, which was a huge disappointment, especially since they had already done away with the pan-grilled lobster. -For the cooked/hot dishes, there were egg foo yung, stir fried veggies, one chicken dish, one lamb dish, and noe pasta. Also were average taste, and just very limited options compared to other brunch/lunch buffets! -There was also a whole cooked fish sitting on the opposite side of the buffet, away from the seafood station, with no label at all. It was completely untouched the entire time we were there, which honestly said a lot. -The ramen bar is a cool concept, but the broths don't taste good and had odd topping choices. -The dessert selection felt limited, and the vanilla ice cream had a strange texture that fell apart instead of being creamy. What frustrates us the most is that the price continues to increase (3-4 times), yet nothing really stood out or added to justify it. If anything, it feels like there are fewer options than before. We've been coming here since the good old days too and it's apparent that it's not as amazing as before. The unlimited lobster is really the only thing that sets this buffet apart, and while I understand you won't find that at most other buffets, it's still hard to justify $135 per person for the overall experience we had. We won't be coming back.

    This review is for their sunday brunch buffet. Reservations…read moreare a must. I wasn't able to book it directly through their site but if you call in sometimes they have additional availability that isn't bookable online. There are so many options here. The best part for me is the poke bar. The fish is so fresh. Although i'd skip the oysters and crab legs as the crab legs were tooo salty and the oysters weren't very sweet. The lobster however was great! The view from the restaurant is of the pool so it could be a bit loud but aren't all buffets? Included with the dining is a parking validation for 4 hours. You can walk around the beach area after which is nice !

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    La Hiki - Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Station (Shhhhhhh.. They get Liliko'i Sherbert behind the scenes).

    Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Station (Shhhhhhh.. They get Liliko'i Sherbert behind the scenes).

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    Manalo Lounge - Four Seasons Oahu roll (ahi, shiso, cucumber, tobiko, avocado wasabi aioli)

    Manalo Lounge

    4.5(48 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Beachfront dining with excellent service, unbeatable lagoon views, and decent food. Overall,…read morethe food was very nice plated and great flavors, but in my opinion every dish was slightly salty, not a deal breaker but certainly could be a little less heavy handed. I would come back again but hope everything would be a little bit more dialed in to make it 5/5 stars. Kambucha squash with miso caramel: great flavor and great texture but sauce was again very seasoned. 8/10 NY strip steak: perfectly cooked medium rare with nice crunchy bits on top and very tender. It was served with a few sauces that while indeed salty again, in this case it worked and the salt let the beef flavor shine. 9/10 would definitely come back again for this. KFC cauliflower: korean fried iteration of cauliflower it was spicy, sticky, crunchy, sweet and definitely was one of the table favorites. 9/10 Sunset roll: standard sushi roll with crab and fish on top. It was good and fresh. 8.5/10 Beef, pork, mushroom skewers: the pork belly was great and the sauce was tasty and not overly salty, my favorite of the three. The beef was decent but did not really compare to the steak we had so having them side by side made it kind of underwhelming. The mushrooms were good but kind of small for the price compared to the others. 7.5/10 Shoyu eggplant: eggplant was plump and tasty with a definite soy sauce taste. Kind of verged on the salty side but considering shoyu was in the name it definitely delivered on that front. 8/10 Shrimp toast: fried Japanese milk bread with shrimp and a tangy sauce and salad on top. Great crunch and flavorful shrimp but again the sauce was verging on overly salty. That said, we all did enjoy this dish and would order it again. 8.5/10 Fresh caught fish with crispy skin over rice with consumme: this dish was the only dish that was not overly salty and I thought was delicious, well balanced and had nice delicate flavors. My one nitpick was the skin did not come out crispy as advertised. 8/10 Scallops: Three scallops served over a cream sauce with rice cakes and salmon eggs. The scallops and sauce were the star and very tasty on its own, however, when eat with the ikura, again it followed the trend of overly salty so I kind of avoided it. The rice cakes were kind of just there and was surprisingly bland considering the aforementioned saltiness. Overall, while the scallops and sauce were nice, the dish was a little underwhelming for the high price and small amounts of scallops ($16 per scallop). 7/10 In summary, most dishes had high and lows, but with the great service and views this place still offers a lot of value, I just think it has some kinks to work out.

    Best meal of our entire trip!!! Wow - every dish was absolutely incredible! My favorites included…read morethe shrimp toast and the sushis, but you can't go wrong with anything you order here. Drinks were also wonderful. Service was great. Our waitress did a good job with everyone's requests and allergies. The views are speculator and the entire ambiance is amazing. Highly recommend!

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    Manalo Lounge - "Neko Neko" (Roku gin, yuzu sake, strawberry Calpico, lemon)

    "Neko Neko" (Roku gin, yuzu sake, strawberry Calpico, lemon)

    Manalo Lounge - "Bar snack" - pickled salted cucumbers

    "Bar snack" - pickled salted cucumbers

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    Chili's

    Chili's

    3.5(835 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I had some time to kill while my Jeep was getting an oil change at Goodyear, so I walked around the…read morecorner to Chili's Grill & Bar. It turned out to be the perfect way to wait. I grabbed a cold Heineken and an order of the Texas Cheese Fries, and they definitely hit the spot. The fries came out hot, loaded with cheese, bacon, jalapeños, and ranch, and paired perfectly with the beer. The bar area was comfortable, the service was friendly, and it was a relaxing place to hang out instead of sitting in a waiting room. If you're getting your car serviced nearby or just looking for a casual spot to unwind, I'd definitely recommend stopping in here. I'll be back the next time I'm waiting on my vehicle.

    We came to Chili's in Kapolei to redeem a gift card we won at an auction after not having been here…read morefor several years. Unfortunately, we left pretty disappointed. We used to be regulars back when they had great value deals like the 3 for $10 meals and complimentary chips and salsa through the rewards program. It was surprising to learn that the rewards program is no longer offered, and we couldn't find any indication of that before visiting. The biggest surprise was the pricing. Most entrées were around or over $20, which felt really steep for the quality and portion sizes. The sides were small, and overall the meal just didn't feel like a good value. To me, not even filling the plate with fries is cheap for a $19 black bean burger. Our bill was around $70, and for that price, there are so many better dining options on Oʻahu with fresher, higher-quality food. The service was fine, but the food and value just aren't what they used to be. It's disappointing because this used to be one of our go-to casual restaurants.

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