Spontaneous dinner date with a friend and never expected the food to be so good! We were walking around Waikiki and stumbled into what looked like an abc store market franchise. But towards the back we saw a restaurant tucked away in the corner with patio seating and a big bar. We dressed more casual but it seems like a more up scale casual restaurant. We have heard about basalt before and saw prime rib on the menu so we had to give it a try. We were there around 6 on a week night and it was moderately slow. We started with the beef carpaccio which was absolutely amazing. It was refreshing and bright and reminded of us of eating pho with all the different flavors! And of course the prime rib was a hit and a very large portion. Definitely would come back to try more things on the menu that looked appetizing! Service was great very tentative and took good care of us. read more

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Fantastic food and service. I got the veggie breakfast with no egg and a spa day drink, my husband got the breakfast biscuit sandwich. Very filling and refreshing! The veggie breakfast had so much flavor, the pepper sauce being a highlight. The breakfast biscuit was so warm and buttery a great flaky biscuit! Would absolutely recommend for brunch! read more

Basalt - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We had the best birthday dinner at Basalt in Waikiki. The food was delicious (Salmon Ochazuke). Candace provided excellent service. The true highlight of the evening was getting to know Lee who chose the perfect wine to compliment our meal. We will definitely come back. A hui hou. read more

When I stayed in Hawaii for four days a few months ago, we tried a few different brunch restaurants every morning, including this one. Among all the similar brunch restaurants, the picture of black charcoal bread on Yelp looked pretty interesting. When I asked about the charcoal bread, the server gave four pieces as a complementary appetizer, saying they were not usually served at brunch. The bread wasn't particularly special or overwhelming, but I really appreciated the server's kind and attentive service. I had a vegetable omelet and avocado garden toast with a side of smoked salmon. Everything was good, but the avocados weren't as fresh as those in California. Unfortunately, most avocados in Hawaii, even those from the markets, are not very fresh. Overall, though, the dishes were great enough to enjoy the Hawaiian morning vibe. read more

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Came here on a weekday evening for dinner and we were able to get seated quickly. We must have came right before dinner because the place was mostly empty when we arrived and started to fill up when we were leaving. My husband and I both got the ribeye special. It was $39 for a 12oz ribeye. It's a good deal. Our server was great - very friendly and cheerful. I did not care for the charcoal dinner rolls. They seemed stale and they cold. You can also feel the graininess of the charcoal. read more

Basalt - Ribeye - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Happy hour at the bar we had a couple beers, poke and some wings. Service was friendly and welcoming and the game was on the tv. Dry rubbed wings were good but the sauce was delicious. The poke was equally as delicious we could have eaten two more bowls. read more

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Holiday cheers... What a way to wrap up the holidays 2024 which has been quite brutal though thankfully I was somewhat prepared for it but doesn't mean it was any easier, but here comes lunch at Basalt which is located in Duke's Lane which actually is quite easy to access as parking is in the Hyatt Centric and they do validate parking for 3 hours leaving you some time to browse around the area as well. The layout is quite nice with a large bar taking the heart of the floor with tables surrounding it along with a few outside as well which is what we decided on as it was a beautiful sunny afternoon after a start of a rainy morning it seems like the sun was greeting us gently as we enjoyed our lunch. Menu is nice and simple with a little bit of variety though not totally shareable items with sandwiches are three of six entrees so we decided to start with "Pork Belly Bun" which comes in a set of three so our server brilliantly asked if we wanted to add a fourth so that there's no negotiation needed the charcoal buns were perfectly steamed very fresh a delicate and the inside built like a Bahn Mi with picked carrots and daikon radish topped with cilantro and green onions with the hoisin brought it together so perfectly is a bougie start we then decided on "Steak Frites" and "Caesar salad". Steak I ordered it medium rare which came out medium which was still delicious as it was topped with a wad of herbed butter and seasonings and didn't need any steak sauce and the fries so hot and fresh seasoned perfectly with the entire heavenly bite. Pairing it with a simple Caesar salad is nice that they kept it the perfect simplicity tossed generously with dressing and crunch charcoal croutons with some parmesan it was very nice fresh bite and paired well with our steak. The service here is just a delight and kept coming back to check on us giving us moments to enjoy it all while have another round of drinks that I have no idea what I drank which was a mocktail version of their drink, the whole vibe was very relaxing and nice. Thank you! read more

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We were debating between this place and another that had their own parking lot however, we're so happy we chose here! At first, I was a bit hesitant since it's located in a food court/ market, but once inside, it didn't feel like one at all (depending where you sit). As mentioned in other posts, we parked in the Hyatt Centric parking structure and Basalt validates giving you 3 hours free. This allowed us to pick up a few souvenirs after dinner. My husband had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. The horseradish served with it was a delicious variation! Nothing like the typical nose-hair burning version, but a light, whipped texture that tasted almost like sour cream. It was amazing! I had the ribeye, cooked medium, with the same sides as above. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. We left happy with our decision to dine here. Hats off to the chef! Mahalo. read more

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I was looking for a fine dining place in Waikiki to enjoy a nice dinner. With over 1,000 reviews, I was intrigued by Basalt and decided to give it a try. Basalt's name is inspired by a stone that is the color of charcoal, and this theme is reflected in their complimentary charcoal bread. The bread is unique, served piping hot, and makes for a delightful start to the meal. For appetizers, I chose their Adobo Chicken Wings. Priced at $18, the dish includes six pieces of chicken wings glazed in a soy vinegar glaze and served with a garlic chili dipping sauce. The wings were messy but absolutely delightful. I loved the generous coating of glaze, which gave the wings a sweet and spicy flavor. I would definitely order these again. For my main meal, I went with the Crispy Fried Half Chicken. This $25 entrée features a half Szechuan-spiced fried chicken served with a soy chili oil dipping sauce, house pickles, Asian slaw, and golden pork belly fried rice. The chicken was served hot and perfectly golden-crisp. It was flavorful and paired wonderfully with the golden pork belly fried rice, which was also delicious. The portion size was generous and satisfying. However, I didn't care for the house pickles. Served cold and consisting mainly of green beans, they didn't quite complement the rest of the dish. Overall, Basalt was a good restaurant to try. I did expect more, given the Yelp hype. While it's marketed as fine dining, I wouldn't quite categorize it that way. Though I wasn't completely blown away, I did appreciate the flavors and creativity of the dishes. read more

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Came here with my husband a a friend for lunch. The restaurant is located within a little food shopping area and is easy to find. The menu is very small, so I'd recommend looking up the menu prior to going to make sure it has something you'd want. We got here around 2pm and i ordered the "love potion" which was suuuuper salt and has that "smokey" burrito mezcal. It was really bad. The mimosa was super good and pretty sweet so I definitely recommend that. After we ordered our drink, our waitress did not come back over to us until 3pm even with us trying to wave her down. We ordered the Cesar salads with chicken and avocado and the prime rib melt. They were both very good and were very good portion sizes! The place is pretty expensive though. For 3 people it came out to $130. I recommend this place if you're not in a rush and are okay with minimal options. I have 3 stars because of being ignored and the long wait times for seemingly no reason. read more

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We found this restaurant on yelp, and overall we were happy with it! They had an awesome prix fixe menu which we both took advantage of. We ordered the wings for an appetizer which were amazing! Messy though, don't wear a white shirt! Lol. The ceasar salad was amazing as was the soup which I don't remember the name. For entrees we got cod and a ribeye, which were both sooo good! We were so stuffed by the end of it we had to box the desserts for home (no pictures taken!) Our waitress was awesome, I don't remember her name. But she gave us enough space to enjoy our dinner and came back every once in a while to check on us. There is seating outside and inside and we chose for outside. It wasn't too busy which made our night intimate and enjoyable. Will be back when we visit Hawai'i! read more

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I usually pick a place that has a view this one doesn't but the food is amazing! Brunch dreams do come true at Basalt Waikīkī! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm aloha vibes and seated quickly despite it being a busy morning. I ordered the beef shakshuka, and it was absolutely phenomenal--rich, flavorful, perfectly spiced, and served bubbling hot in a cast-iron skillet. Every bite was comforting and satisfying, like a hug for my taste buds. My husband had the crab cake Benedict, and it was next-level delicious. The crab cakes were packed with flavor (no fillers here!), the poached eggs were perfection, and the hollandaise was silky and just the right amount of tangy. We both cleaned our plates and spent the next ten minutes talking about how we'd come back just for those dishes alone. The service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere was stylish yet relaxed--perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch. We didn't get to try the famous charcoal pancakes this time, but they're definitely on our list for next visit. Basalt is now high on our Waikīkī favorites. Don't sleep on this place read more

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Tried their new prix fix "Italian Inspired Family Meal" and everything was 10/10 DELICIOUS! It's a super good price ($55/person) and is a great option if you're looking for a more upscaled date night! This seriously needs to be your next fancy date night spot This menu is only available on Wednesdays (which is also their wine Wednesdays). The service was amazing! My best friend and I were celebrating a big life event and the people there really took care of us! read more

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This was a long overdue review because it was meant to post 3 months ago. I started writing it but forgot to complete it. It was our 3rd time dinning at Basalt in Honolulu. We visit Hawaii every year and Basalt had been our must-go since a few years ago. However, this time the check in at host stand was confusing. We used to check in at the stand inside the market. This time they had something to block it but the stand was still there with no hostess. There wasn't any sign for check-in process so we just stood there and waited for 5-6min. Until we reached out to a staff and he told us the host stand is now outside. Since we had a reservation, we were seated within a few minutes. We were told that our server was Paige but she didn't come to us until after we ordered our cocktails. It was the host, Tylor who took our drink orders. After Paige brought us the drinks, she had been great since then. They gave us complimentary bread, which was a nice touch with the butter. Also ordered oysters as appetizers, which were amazingly fresh and sweet. We both ordered their prime rib steaks as our main course; they were perfectly cooked (medium), tender and flavorful. The restrooms were outside of the restaurant and required code to enter, which was somewhat inconvenient and not as clean as I expected (felt like I was at a Starbucks). Overall, it was a nice experience but had better the previous times. read more

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Didn't expect much coming here for dinner. It was near our hotel and thought it was another tourist trap, but wow, were we so unexpectedly impressed! One of the best meals we've had so far in Waikiki- no wonder it was top rated the last few years. For drinks, we started off with the Basalt Mai Tai ($15) and Lilikoi Punch ($14). The Lilikoi Punch was a tad too sweet for me, but both really well made. For our second round, we ordered an Old Fashioned and Cool Burn ($13). Again, both really well made drinks! Do yourself a favor and order the Prime Rib ($39 for 10 oz). We love going to House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, but this just blew that of the water. Order it medium rare. It comes with garlic mashed potatoes and a veggie medley. The au jus and horseradish were the icing on top. If you're looking for something lighter, go for the Miso Black Cod ($49). The sauce makes you keep going back for more. Paired with the mushrooms and bok choy it was perfection. I practically drank the dashi nage! It also comes with a big bowl of rice, which I thought they could have left without or made it half the size, but it was appreciated. For dessert, we opted for the Lilikoi Crème Brûlée ($10). Not really my thing, but my bf enjoyed it. Overall the service was fantastic. From the beginning, our server Garret was friendly, efficient, attentive, and offered suggestions on what was popular/ what his faves were without being asked. Made our first dinner on Oahu raise the standards for the rest our trip. Give Basalt a try- you won't regret it! read more

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Food was good. Service was really good. It's a solid choice for breakfast. So many breakfast places in Waikiki read more

Basalt - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of our favorite restaurants in Honolulu! We came here for breakfast and shared the loco moco and pancakes--both were amazing. Loco Moco: This was hands down the best loco moco we had in Hawaii! The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the rice had mushrooms and meat. Pancakes: This black charcoal pancakes were fluffy and faintly coconut flavor. They were huge--perfect for sharing with 4 people. The pancakes were not too sweet, and the guava sauce was fresh and tasty! read more

Basalt - Charcoal pancakes - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I loved this place, and I loved coming here for happy hour, their service is amazing. Their new happy hour menu sucks:( way overpriced and got rid of my fav dishes to order. Won't be back for their overpriced food. read more

Basalt - New happy hour menu - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

2025/08/11 update First visit after they updated their menu. I got the mushroom risotto, which was damn good -- rich in flavor with an amazing aroma. We also ordered the lup cheong, pork chop, and half chicken -- all of which were delicious. The waiters and waitresses were super nice. Special thanks to the tall, cute guy who chased us down when we left our parking ticket behind. read more

Basalt - Mushroom risotto - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Basalt is a nice clean restaurant next to the marketplace on Kuhio. The service is very friendly and efficient. The food is better than average but not amazing. We got the pork carbonara which had very flavorful and tender pork but the noodles were slightly chewy. The prix fixe menu was decent. The salad was actually pretty good with fresh vegetables and nice dressing. The ribeye was a bit tough, possibly because it was cut very thin and cooked medium. The beef had no depth of flavor, but the mashed potatoes and vegetables were good. The cheesecake was weird and fluffy. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Upon looking for breakfast places on Google, I stumbled upon this one that offered something called "Charcoal Pancakes." The reviews said great things about it and the color itself made it exotic. Therefore, I went ahead and ordered that with a side of eggs & bacon. The strawberry jam paired SO well with it & i like that the whip cream was also dark in color. Definitely recommend it if you stop by for breakfast. We sat outside as there was nobody inside and the day was beautiful. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Overall, I'd go back and order something from their lunch menu to try something new. read more

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We had such a good experience here. We sat at the bar for some drinks and apps and the food was so good we ended up splitting an entree as well. Service at the bar was fantastic. Very reasonably priced for the Waikiki area. I highly recommend the beef carpaccio-- it had an Asian flair that made it so delicious and interesting. We also had the panzanella salad and prime rib which were also yummy. read more

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My server was very attentive but the kitchen seemed slow . It took around 25 to 30 minutes to get my food and they didn't seem that busy. The prim rib sandwich was just okay There are better options in Waikiki read more

Basalt - Prime Rib sandwich - just okay - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our waiter was so nice "Jon snow" joked around with us. We ordered prime rib, and the crabcakes. The the prime rib I ordered medium. It was fantastic and flavorful and salty just like I like it. The crab cakes were good as well read more

The food was mediocre at best. I had heard great things, so I was disappointed when everything we tried was just okay. There were seven of us, and we sat outside, which was very nice. It was a bit strange that the restaurant is attached to a grocery store. My 11-year-old niece wanted to dress up and go somewhere "fancy," so I was expecting it to be a little nicer overall. read more

Came here on a recommendation from a friend and Badalt did not disappoint. Smaller menu and it was still difficult to chose. Between the chicken, multiple seafood dishes and braised ribs it was tough. Service was good, coffee was great desserts looked too weird for any of our liking ( disappointed by that ). Would definitely come back to try The other great selections. read more

Basalt - Braised short ribs - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Took a friend here for her birthday dinner, her choice. Service was very attentive. Ambiance I didn't care for, lights are too bright and harsh. Menu is pretty limited only about 10 entrees. Nothing really appealed to me so I got the baby back rib appetizer and added a side of rice and veggies. Good but nothing special. Prices are high but expected in the area. I wouldn't go back, overall mediocre. read more

Happy hour last call is at 3:45 bar seating only even though it says happy hour until 5. Not noted anywhere on the website.

Food: 10/10 literally couldn't pick between the pork belly fried rice and the loco moco, so our waiter suggested a side pork belly and the loco moco as a meal. And winners because I got to taste both. Pork belly was super soft and the taste was great. Loco moco and fried rice were awesome. I also got an avocado toast, I should've ordered it with an egg but It was still great. I'm not much of a pancake gal but my other half ordered it for himself and it was actually pretty good. The whip on top was light and everything blended great together. Service: 10/10 our waiter wasn't rushing us but made sure we were good. Ambiance: went for breakfast time, since we were in the area. It was bright and not busy. Wouldn't mind going back to try their lunch menu. read more

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Great service from Candace, fantastic rib-eye, amazing prime rib, yummy drinks. Celiac safe!

Good service and delicious food. Convenient location, very walkable. Great ambiance.

The best meal we had in Hawaii, hands down! I met a friendly lady and her husband on my hike up to Makapuu, who recommended this hidden gem. They mentioned the charcoal pancakes were a must-try, I was a little hesitant but when I hear "hidden gem" I am just too curious! Luckily we were able to make it to breakfast here on our last day in Hawaii. This restaurant is at the back of the Duke's Lane Market, which from the street just looks like another market. Truly hidden indeed! We were seated immediately which was nice for a change as many popular restaurants in Waikiki require some wait time. We ordered the signature items on the menu including the loco moco, pork belly fried rice, tapislog and of course, the charcoal buttermilk pancakes! The server gave us small plates for our family to share without us needed to ask. We also had our waters refilled throughout. Appreciate the attention to detail and excellent service! The loco moco had a sunny side egg on top of a wagyu beef patty, mushroom gravy and bacon fried rice. This was sooo delicious! The wagyu was melt-in-your-mouth juicy and the rice soaked up all the goodness of the egg yolk. Next up the pork belly fried rice, which came with scrambled eggs and roasted pork belly on the bacon fried rice. This was also amazing! These were protein heavy dishes but were so yummy, not greasy or overly salty. The tapislog was probably my least favourite but only because I am not a huge fan of pickles, but my family did enjoy this dish. The star of the meal was definitely the charcoal buttermilk pancakes! It came with a guava strawberry sauce that paired perfectly with the whipped cream and fresh berries. The pancakes itself were so fluffy and soft. For a dessert dish, it was not overly sweet - perfect for my Asian taste buds. Just an unforgettable meal, flavourful dishes all around! read more

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Nothing was amazing and nothing was terrible. Prime rib severely lacked flavor. Ordered "as rare as you've got it" and apparently medium well was the answer. Server was awesome but forgot to bring me a steak knife after requesting. Used the butter knife. Ambience, while touristy, is trendy and bar area sizable. Thankful we were visiting tourists and didn't pay. Took the sizable leftover prime rib home to make soup. read more

Basalt - Prime Rib - extra rare - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great location, sweet staff. Nice menu, we had the Moco Loco and avocado toast. Wonderful fresh ingredients and taste was nice! Timely service. Food looks as good as it tastes. read more

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God bless every 5 star Yelper who recommend this place! Best food we've had on the island so far. read more

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It's a cute place in the back of a market and bakery. You can sit inside or outside. The service was very good. When we were served our food, the server explained what we ordered which I always appreciate. The menu was simple but really there was something for everyone. The food was delicious right down to the salad. I had a risotto which was very flavorful including a little macadamia nut crunch. My partner had a fish with a green tea to pour over. She loved it. It was by far the best meal we had in our trip. read more

We have been to Basalt for breakfast many times. The food and service were always spot on. On our recent visit, this was not the case. I ordered over easy eggs but I received sunny side up with uncooked egg whites. Our server sent my plate back to the kitchen only to serve me very hard cooked eggs. All the while, my husband was eating his breakfast while I was waiting. They used to serve really good breakfast potatoes but they have been replaced with thick frozen fries which is a downgrade. We're bummed that the kitchen and food are not what they once were. We won't be back. read more

Food was delicious. I got the prime rib medium because it seemed like they knew how to make a steak. They did (usually order medium rare to get things to come out medium. My wife got the ahi tuna and her meal was equally aesthetically pleasing as it was flavorful. The service was just as good as the food and our waitress was on top of everything without being over bearing. Can't recommend this restaurant enough if you're ever on Oahu and want to get off the main drag and enjoy a delicious and intimate meal. read more

We have visited Basalt a couple times so far, once for brunch and once for dinner. So far my favorite menu is the brunch menu! I loved that they offered a reasonably priced multi course dinner menu. I just didn't love the main entree I ordered. This said, the salad and dessert were sooooo yummy! Also my husband loved his meal, so it may have just been me this night. Anywho, we will be back again! read more

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Food and vibes here are really good. The staff is very attentive and it just makes the whole experience better. The miso cod is almost as good as Nobu's & the pork belly carbonara was amazing. read more