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    Banyans Craft Kitchen and Lounge

    4.0 (135 reviews)
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    mimosa flight
    Lily T.

    We came for brunch and it wasn't very busy compared to other brunch spots in Kailua. We walked over but there was plenty of street parking and the restaurant was really well decorated! The brunch menu is small and simple and we had the mimosa flight, fried chicken, hash and fried potatoes. The fried potatoes were good and had some bacon with the sauce that tasted like a loaded baked potato. The hash was a bit bland and the sausage it came with was really dry. The fried chicken was decent but tasted a bit burnt along with the biscuit. Overall the food was not great and we probably wouldn't get those items again. The service was nice and the drinks were strong so definitely a cute place to hang out and have some appetizers but I would stick to the traditional Kailua staples for brunch. The prices were on also on the higher side and the food came out pretty slowly for our table.

    Christine R.

    We ventured out to Banyans craft kitchen and lounge - it was close to a 45 minute ride from our hotel. It was a great choice for brunch. I ordered the beachside BLT and a side of patatas bravas. They use housemade milk bread for the sandwiches. The bread was extremely thick but outside of that it was a delicious sandwich. The patatas bravas were nicely seasoned and very crispy. For mimosas, we ordered the flight plus the bottle of Prosecco. The flight was good and the Prosecco we ordered was a great choice wasn't too dry or too sweet. It was definitely worth the drive. The lounge had a nice relaxing vibe and our waitress was exceptional. I would highly recommend the Banyans craft kitchen and Lounge.

    Shrimp scampi. Could've used some more seasoning and/or additional lemon to add flavor. Burger and fries are bomb tho
    Ramiro H.

    Very polite staff got us seated and it's a nice set up with the indoor banyan tree look. The prices were a little surprising considering the menu selection was limited. I don't mind paying almost $50 for shrimp scampi but the noodles didn't have much flavor and the shrimp was bland. It had 4 good sized shrimp but it wasn't filling so I juiced all I could out of the lemon ate every bit of the noodles then got a bite of a burger and picked at some of my wife's fries. The food took a while to come out which was understandable because there were a lot of people in the relatively small space, but it also took me 15-20 mins to get the tab. That's not a bad thing because we carried on a discussion but we deep down I was anxious to get home and eat some leftover pizza. It's definitely a bar vibe so I'll probably return for some drinking some day

    Beer battered fish tacos.
    Alysia D.

    I have been twice now. This space has been several places since the bar. The owner did a great job of remodeling, decor is really cool with the tree growing up the wall and spreading across the ceiling. It gives the feeling of being in a tree house. Now onto the food. Came for dinner a bit ago. I really enjoyed the dinner menu. I really enjoyed trio dip and fish tacos. Many of the small plate options are shareable for multiple people. Recently came for brunch and as a vegetarian there is not many options. My friend wanted the pork hash but was not being made with kalua pork that day but instead with Portuguese sausage. I will return for dinner but not impressed enough to return for brunch.

    Rebecca T.

    Food was delicious! Loved their shrimp and grits, so flavorful and they gave a good portion of plump shrimp. Yum yum! Also had their ceviche. I just wish there's more fish, but the flavor was good. The poppers were also tasty. Service was friendly. I love the big tree in the middle of the restaurant, and the ambiance was nice. I wish the lights were a little brighter during daytime. It was a bit too romantic for an 11am meal lol. When we were there, there were a lot of flies. Their bug zapper might have broken. I hope they fix it and there's no more bugs flying around. Would definitely come back again for the shrimp and grits!!!

    Meatball parm
    Noelle Y.

    So glad we got to try this cute place! We came for dinner and it was pretty crowded for a Tuesday night. It's also much bigger than I thought. But it's so cute with the lights and of course the Banyan tree in the middle. Love the ambiance! The menu is not huge but what we got was really delicious. We got several dishes and they were all good. My favorites were the meatloaf sliders. Very tasty. We were so full after that we didn't try any of the desserts but those looked good as well. The staff was very nice and attentive as well. Great time and would go back again!

    This was the best dish I ordered. Patatas bravas. It needed more sauce tho.
    Carrie G.

    This place was a disaster for a large party birthday celebration. Even tho the restaurant was not fully busy we waited forever for items to come out and our party was served dishes at completely different times. Our waters and drinks were empty for really long waiting periods. We had to wave at the servers who did not check in with us unless we begged them to come by. The food was pretty terrible. The oxtail dish was TOUGH. I had to bite at the meat to get it to part from the bones (oxtail should always melt in the mouth) and the pieces were tiny, as if they were cut off the fetus of a cow. The puff pastry was drier than the Sahara desert. It just fell apart like a dusty old mummy. The servers were very nice, I'll give them that but maybe they need more training or better processes to run this ship that's filled with fake trees. To add insult to many injuries it was wicked expensive on top of it all. A total FAIL all around.

    Veronica P.

    MUST VISIT!!! (For dinner) Hands down, best experience and delicious food! I've been here for lunch and the vibe is completely different compared to dinner. Everything on their menu up is delicious and flavorful. The charcuterie board is to die for and the ceviche was perfect! This is a great date night, girls night, or just to stop by for a cocktail to listen o live music! I look forward to many more visits!

    Biscuits and gravy... tf?
    Mychel E.

    We came in Sunday morning (10:30am 11/2/25 with reservations) for a business brunch. This is not our usual spot but our clients wanted to try this place on recommendation from a good friend. First off, the service was terrible. Waited so long for our beverages, water refill, our food... the waitress didn't know the menu and seemed genuinely disinterested in our table. Second, the food was underwhelming to put it nicely. Our client ordered the breakfast hash and could not identify what was on her plate. The biscuits and gravy were weird. Biscuits were BURNT and everything was cold. Chicken was spicy, gravy was spicy, legit was one flavor throughout the dish. Plate was half empty. As for presentation of this dish seemed unfinished. Shrimp and grits were ok. Tiny, but ok. Our client's husband got the tostadas. Not a fan. Ambiance was ok. Guy singing was good but kinda irritating because wtf if we want to sit farther from the stage it should be fine. Why make a comment about the noise level being the same at any table. Drinks were overpriced and ok. Espresso martini with some baileys was good. I would not come back here for it but it was the highlight of my meal. We were waiting to ask about dessert when the waitress came back and put the check on our table. Couldn't even ask if we were good, if we wanted anything else, nothing. Asked her about dessert anyways and she said it wasn't available. Mentioned it was on the menu and she said "oh, well it's new so..." still wondering what the second half of her thought was. Overall, would not recommend and would not come back. It's so weird that the business owner would edit their initial response to my review but since I'm here... small business owner? Please correct me if I'm wrong but did you buy the building? Locally owned? I would love to know how long you've been apart of the Kailua community. And in a response to another review you said you've had one executive chef and one consultant. Wasn't chef Sydney your executive chef? Didn't she leave?

    Brekkt sliders with bacon, eggs, cheddar and jam. A bit on the sweet side.
    Warren N.

    4.5 stars, if we could give partial stars. Came for the brunch, stayed for the service... It was a busy Saturday morning but we had reservations so seating was a breeze. The atmosphere is beachy eclectic and the servers were very polite. There's a small fly problem because they leave the front door open (we were seated near the host station), but our server brough us one of those whirling fly chasers, which helped a lot. Nice touch! But you're here for the food review, too... I started with a michelada, but didn't want the buzz. They were happy to oblige me with an Athletic (non-alcoholic) IPA. The drink was cool and refreshing, and it had "billionaire bacon" as a garnish. The bacon was basically a candied bacon, but unfortunately it got a bit soggy in the michelada. Tasty, though. You can also add shrimp if you want for a small charge. You don't need to be a billionaire... Our dishes: Bread pudding French toast: This was kind of our dessert, but we ate it alongside our other dishes. Three large slices of very dense, not overly-sweet bread pudding with creme Anglaise and fresh fruit. Well done and well plated. Yummy, but not overly sweet. Brekky sliders: My niece thought the eggs, bacon and roll were great, but maybe the jam could be served on the side and applied at the diner's discretion. (Everything else in the sliders was savory.) Smoked gouda grits with shrimp: creamy and cheesy, just like you want them. Perfectly cooked shrimp. Avocado smash "toastada": it looks small, but it is very filling. The over-easy eggs were done perfectly and the pickled onions were a nice contrast. Kalua pork hash: pork was moist and smoky. The potatoes were the star: Crispy and mealy on the inside. The diced veggies were also very fresh. The romesco made the dish even richer but could have used a touch more salt. All in all, a great meal. The chef has done a great job of assimilating local ingredients and local themes into her dishes. Time to return for more offerings!

    Deconstructed baklava cheesecake and olive oil pound cake
    Stephanie L.

    I had the pleasure of dining in at Banyans for the second time this year and I'm looking forward to the next time! The first time I went: Happy Hour. Seated at 5 PM. We enjoyed: - Venison Tataki (heavier on the venison - yay) - Lobster Corndog (note, the first time, it was a bit undercooked and doughy) - Dip Trio (felt like there wasn't enough bread or chips as the dip portion is generous for sharing) - Tako Taco - espresso martini with baileys - Moscow mule - Lilikoi mocktail The first time was incredibly enjoyable and I was already planning on coming back with my family. Second time: we ordered all of the above, minus the Tako taco and plus: - ox tail pot pie (it had some Asian influence to it, like 5 spice. As it was reminiscent of Vietnamese Bo kho) - meatball Parmesan - baklava cheesecake (the flavors were great but i might've preferred if it wasn't deconstructed - olive oil pound cake (try this!!!! My hot take: if they offer an Ala mode option - it would elevated this dish more!) The venison dish was thinner on the venison and heavier on the arugula. Still a big hit! The lobster corn dogs was done more crispy and was my father's favorite dish of the night. The dip trio came with more delicious bread - yay. We were able to enjoy some live music as well which is such a nice touch. The ambiance and look of the restaurant is just so fun. I can't believe this used to be the old Porkys!

    Hot food on middle shelf- eye level.
    Wendy G.

    Unfortunately not planning to return anytime soon. Evening started with drinks from the bar- an ocean breeze & dry martini. The martini could be a little colder but the ocean breeze and live music from the other room made for good ambiance. The main reason to come to the restaurant is the food. Focaccia bread came hot & fresh. The Caesar salad was fresh and crunchy with the right balance of dressing. Then we waited. We watched & waited. We watched and waited some more. We watched as salad after salad came out from the kitchen, while the burgers sat on the top shelf. Eventually the burger & chicken Parmesan arrived. Burger cold. Fries cold. Pasta under chicken cold. Chicken was warm. We waited and waited without eating while waiting for the 3rd dish- the pasta with fish. No one noticed three people, 2 with food, 1 without sitting- at a table everyone passed to the main dining room. Finally I approached the hostess to say our food was cold & we wanted to send it back. The food went back, then the 3rd dish arrived hot. We were asked if we wanted to wait for the first two dishes to be remade and should they look for a manager? We were so hungry. We just spent $60 on drinks and did not want to watch one eat while they remade the other 2 dishes. A manager should have been called, not guests asked IF they wanted a manager. Ideally... $ hot food should not sit in the window while salads leave $$ all food should arrive hot & at the same time $$$ managers should be called & involved when a $100 meal customer is walking out hungry after spending $60 on drinks. This is the 3rd chef since opening. Please retrain kitchen & servers. We truly need a neighborhood restaurant.

    crispy rice
    Michelle N.

    Banyan's is one of my favorite places. My husband takes me here when I'm in a bad mood, when I'm in a good mood, and it's the first restaurant baby Bruce went to! Lol, this place is so Kailua that the first time we went with baby Bruce in his ergo baby, they thought my husband was wearing a weighted vest for brunch. With that said, while there's no changing station in bathroom, it is a baby friendly restaurant. Super pretty aesthetics especially with the banyan trees in the middle of the restaurant. Baby Bruce loves looking around now that he is older. Service is knowledgable, attentive, and friendly. Husband says the drinks are great. And we love the live music nights. Most importantly, we adore the seasonal local menu!! The portions are on the smaller side but you definitely get the quality you pay for. Our latest meal was filled with super fresh uni, juicy clams, and fresh greens. I don't think you can go wrong ordering anything off their menu. If you're trying to save money though, this is not your place.

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    So glad this place opened back up. The new menu is a nice change and its good to see some of the OG staff. Will definitely be back!

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    New Menu shows promise! Will definitely be back! Music was great! Staff was wonderful!

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    0.9 mi
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    We walked into Buzz's on a Sunday around noon during Mother's Day weekend. The place was absolutely…read morepacked -- buzzy in every sense of the word. Families hovered around the hostess stand hoping for a table, conversations floated through the air like music, and somewhere beneath it all you could feel the pulse of a place that had been feeding people and creating memories for generations. "There was a guy, his name was Buzz, a greater guy there never was..." Two haole boys and a haole girl from Oxnard, California stood in the middle of it all -- directly across the Pacific from our own modest beach town known as the Strawberry Capital of the World. Farming communities understand something important: the sacred relationship between people, food, and land. Buzz's felt like it understood that too. The sun-kissed, freckled-faced hostess greeted us warmly. The wait? About an hour. Not surprising. Places with soul usually require patience. Knowing my way around restaurants, I told her the best seat in the house is almost always the bar. That's where the stories live. That's where you meet the people making the magic happen. To my surprise, she smiled and welcomed us in. And there it was -- the perfect bar. Open, timeless, alive with character. Across from us sat an elegant woman in traditional Hawaiian attire, facing the ocean, staring through the front windows like she had done it a hundred Sundays before. She had it right - positioned on the best side of the bar. You don't turn your back to the view of the ocean, so we sat next to her. The room hummed with warmth and familiarity. It didn't feel transactional. It felt communal. "Seat da people, spock da chicks, Buzzy always got his pick." Then came the bartender -- commanding the room with charisma, warmth, and effortless aloha. Her energy moved through the restaurant like a tide. Every server who approached her bar carried away drinks and a little piece of her spirit. You could feel it. The laughter became contagious. The hospitality felt genuine. I wasn't drinking that day, but she kept the non-alcoholic daiquiris flowing with the same care and enthusiasm as every cocktail she served. Somewhere between the ocean breeze, the company, and the aloha spirit, I started questioning whether my drink secretly had alcohol in it. Maybe that's just what happens when people make you feel welcome. And then there was the food. The Teriyaki Steak was exceptional -- tender enough to cut like butter, rich with flavor, perfectly balanced alongside rice and vegetables. My cousin ordered the Fish Burrito and couldn't stop talking about it. By the end of the meal he declared it the best thing he'd eaten on the island. "Steak & lobster, salad bar, with a place like this he could go far." As we walked out and continued our adventure through Oahu, Buzz's kept circling back into the conversation. The people. The food. The laughter. The feeling. A little part of me wants to protect this place like a local secret. But that wouldn't be in the spirit of aloha. So much love and respect to everyone at Buzz's. Mahalo.

    Very expensive and limited menu. Food was just okay, but given the price, was underwhelming. Got…read morethe shrimp scampi (~6-8 shrimp) for $41 and friends got the steaks with asparagus, mashed potatoes, and baked potato for ~$60 a piece. Steaks were cooked properly and sides were fine. Caesar salads to start, they were great and tasted fresh. Good size for a starter salad. We got margaritas and an aperol spritz for drinks, and the lava cake for dessert. The host was absolutely lovely and sat us on the porch with a tree and ambient, cozy, lighting with Hawaiian music in the background. However, our server, again given the price, was disappointing. We started off with drinks and were told any modifications to drink could not be sent back or comped if we didn't like them because the manager "isn't the type to do that". Our drink order then came out wrong and we drank them anyway. When asking between menu items, she recommended the scampi over the mahi because "anyone can grill mahi". For a $40 fish, I hoped for more given other experiences on the island at a similar price point. We were then passed off to two other servers throughout the night with no formal introduction. With a tab of $300, we were hoping for a better food, drink, and service experience. As a local, it was sad to bring friends into town and this be their first dinner experience on this side of the island.

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    Haleiwa Joe's

    Haleiwa Joe's

    4.1
    (3.2k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    Took a long time friend here on her vacation. Was both of our first times, parking is easy and…read moremostly abundant for the most part, the photo ops are beautiful. We got our name on the list (they don't take reservations) around 7:11 and our table was ready about 40 minutes later. But the wait time is nice because you can take photos in the garden and by the water. They offer front space area for people on the wait list to drink and get apps if they choose which I thought was cool. My friend and I only shared some appetizers and a desert, but everything was phenomenal. They had some cool chefs specials too! The ambience is beautiful, lower roofs and the dining area overlooks the water and the garden. There's a bar with two tv's by the bar but otherwise the view wraps around your entire room

    Interesting experience as a local. 5/5 service 5/5 view 2/5…read morefood 3/5 drinks = 3/5 overall and would not go back. First of all, they have a strict no reservations policy. So to our surprise showing up around 3pm there is a line of tourists already waiting to get in at 4pm. So everyone just stands there until they open as the line gets longer and more people show up. They open and you go to the host stand. The main host asks 4 times if your party is complete, because if it isn't you wont get seated, which I get but we said we were complete, yes we are complete, yes we are ready. Guess what, it'll be 10 min. Haha! No joke. The service - was great! Very friendly, personable and reliable. Took our orders efficiently and with charm. If I am nit picky they could have cleared our plates quicker but they are very busy and the place fills up in the first hour. The food - wow it is literally tourist trap vibes. Almost like Duke's meets Chuck's Steakhouse, meets Cheeseburger in Paradise. It's overcooked, low quality and doesn't really taste like anything special. The best thing I tried was the calamari which was very crispy and light. But the ceviche, poke, crab dip, spinach salad and shrimp were all very stereotypical fake "hawaiian inspired" dishes that were also rather small portion size compared to the pricing. The mains = were mainly overcooked and while they were a decent size just didn't taste good. Plus how can something be overcooked when you just opened. How did it have time to get overcooked when the kitchen literally opened within the hour. The shortrib was so dry like the desert, the lamb shank was again braised then oven roasted so it was very dry then slathered with a gelatinous teriyaki glaze, the fish was okay and the surf & turf was meh. Looking around the place was bumping and wall to wall with guests. We couldn't believe how busy they were and how incredibly popular it was, just for mediocre overpriced food. Granted they are most known for their prime rib, which we did not order - but its def not worth the wait or the spend; especially to be surrounded by visitors and when there are zero locals you know that is saying something.

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