This is my first time to dine at Buzz's although I have dined at Buzz's when they were also at Pearl City . I must say it's a gem and ambiance here near the beach is great. Could tell it was a very popular spot and people kept coming in but luckily we made reservations. The menu was not very extensive but it had a good variety of beef ...chicken .. vegan and seafood . I ordered the Teriyaki Flap steak 6oz with rice/vegetables and my friend ordered a Teri burger not on the menu but the waitress said it could be done as only had a Teriyaki chicken burger . My Teriyaki flap steak was okay (little on the dry side) but was tasty. On the other hand ..my friend's Teri burger was not what she expected as the burger was grilled but Teri sauce on the side . So was not like a grilled Teri burger which was marinated in Teri sauce . ( server did not mention this) The server was very nice and offered us a birthday treat ... Vanilla ice cream in a brownie in honor of my birthday. It was very nice to sit and dine comfortably and chat without being rushed. I would like to return at dinner and try their regular steak dinners and the Artichoke surprise... with a night ambiance . Until the next time !! read more

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We walked into Buzz's on a Sunday around noon during Mother's Day weekend. The place was absolutely packed -- 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. read more

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Very expensive and limited menu. Food was just okay, but given the price, was underwhelming. Got the 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. read more

We loved Buzz's on our trip to Hawaii!! The calamari steak is hands down our favorite bite of the trip! I am just dreaming I can find something similar back at home. Our service was amazing, I wish I could remember her name but she was dealing with a very difficult table and maintained the upmost positive attitude and helpfulness the entire meal! We sat outside both times and it was perfect! Food 10/10! Service 10/10! It's a must try restaurant! read more

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My family has been coming here for years. Something I recently noticed for the first time, was a photo hanging at the bar of someone posing with to a dead Mano (Tiger Shark). Not cool. Please take this photo down! It's disrespectful. In Hawaiian culture, Manō are revered as 'aumākua (ancestral guardians/protectors). read more

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Enjoyed a low-key business dinner here with friends. Not a fancy place but has a great vibe and great food! Located directly across from Kailua Beach Park, you can't go wrong and have a beautiful landscape to walk off dinner after. Their steamed artichoke appetizer was amazing! Service was excellent too with multiple servers regularly checking up on us. read more

Buzz's - Teriyaki Steak w/shrimp skewer - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I've been a fan of the kiawe grilled steaks here for well over 15 years. Love the service here because it is always on point with servers showing aloha spirit. The interior has that rustic old-school Hawaii Beachside cottage feel which I really love and reminds me of home. I miss the old Pearl city location, but I'm glad they're still in business. I will gladly make the drive for the food here when I have the craving. read more

My uncle found this cute spot while we were sightseeing the island. The cutest and cutest little restaurant. We stopped by for lunch and I feel like we got there just on time because shortly after they got really busy! I ordered a lychee martini that was a tad strong but still tasty. I also ordered the kai fruit salad with chicken which was perfectly refreshing. There is patio seating but we sat inside in what felt like a private nunk of the restaurant. Our service was super nice and tentative. We had a greatly experience overall. read more

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Love this kitschy place with personality and lovely, friendly service! I finally got to go here for dinner with some friends last night as I've been hearing about it for quite some time. They have a variety of cuts of beef, pork, chicken, plus a couple fish choices that can be cooked any way you like - Chinese steamed, blackened, fried, etc. Since it's a steakhouse, I wanted the Top Sirloin of course (6 oz was just right for me - tasty and cooked to perfection!) with Spinach Salad (love this refreshing salad with bacon bits and egg), plus a side order of garlic mashed potatoes (fluffy and ono!) - perfect meal and completely happy and satisfied! My friends ordered dessert: Key Lime pie, lava cake and haupia ice cream - I got tastes of each - all were yummy!! I'm a fan and hope to be back really soon! Happy Holidays, everyone! read more

Buzz's - Top Sirloin 6 oz. with garlic mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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One of the worst experiences we have had at a restaurant and we've been here countless times at night. We came into our reservation on time, when we showed up we were greeted by the host, Chris, who then walked away for a few minutes. He came back with a manager to tell us we couldn't sit down because of cut off sleeves, not a full tank top. We were dressed better than most people there, but we were denied entry unless we put on some stink, old clothes, they said was "freshly washed" but smelled of moth balls and something very stale. As we looked around while making our decision if we would stay or not, we noticed MANY other customers wearing crop tops, no sleeves at all, or straight up stained-dirty-athletic wear. We reluctantly put the shirt on and sat down, but were treated very poorly after that. The servers were all fantastic, however, when we went to the car to change our shirt into a jacket that didn't smell as bad as the shirt they offered us, as we re-entered the establishment, we were met with a really uncomfortable interaction with Kyle and Chris, I believe, who were heard complaining about us not liking the discriminatory policy. Extremely unprofessional and very bad taste. As a Kanaka, walking in and seeing how they treat tourists compared to us, is really sad. These anti-Hawaiian "policies" that they enforce on a case by case basis, are clearly discrimination against kanaka and the people of this aina. Shame on Buzz's and we will never return because of the manager on duty, Kyle or something. Really unprofessional, anti-Hawaiian, and despicable business operation. Will not be coming back to this anti-Hawaiian establishment. I want to reiterate that our server was fantastic, didn't catch her name. The soup had to be sent back because it was cold, but after it came back was one of the best soups I've ever had. I also ordered steak fries and I could tell they would've been really good if they were warm or hot, but they were super thick and I think they didn't get cooked long enough. They didn't ask about them or take them off the check despite not eating them at all. They sat us at a table under an ac that leaked... after letting management know they told us "we know" and that was the end of it. It continued to drip all over us, including our suede shoes. I'll include pictures of that. Overall junk experience. If I could order the soup to go and never come again I would haha read more

Family lunch with cousins. The ambience is one of "fine beach dining". Nautical decor. Has a local lore of the "best steak house in town". I ordered an Arnold Palmer that was very good along with the fresh fish Burrito. The party shared the steamed artichoke. It was served with course sea salt sprinkles and a mayonnaise based dip sauce. In my opinion the artichoke was under cooked as the petals were difficult to detach from the heart. The device was very attentive as the staff checked multiple times on drink refills and other requests. The fish burrito was wonderful with mostly fish filling and nicely omitted the typical beans and rice fillers. read more

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Buzz's is a nice place to visit to get lunch in Kailua! It's right next to the beach so you don't have to walk very far if you're at the beach! They have delicious cocktails and a very chill vibe! We really enjoyed everything that we ordered! I got the chicken teriyaki which was flavorful and came with deliciously crunchy fries! Our table split a salad which we ordered with chicken, and it was very refreshing and tasty!! We also ordered their baby top sirloin which was perfectly cooked and a fantastic steak option! you can't go wrong with anything here! our server was very friendly and recommended that I try their Kailua Passion cocktail which was a rum and lilikoi flavored drink (passion fruit) it was very good and refreshing!! read more

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Thanks for the response - BUT.... Chutney was not listed on the menu, in fact there were zero mentions of anything having cranberries on any dish, so I wouldn't even think it would be an issue. My meal was not removed from the bill. Will not return. read more

Buzz's - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

There was a wait, which is to be expected on a Friday night. I was given the salad instead of the chowder I originally ordered, it turns out they were out of chowder and instead of letting me know they just.. replaced it with salad? Miscommunication maybe. Other than that I enjoyed my meal. I've been craving for steakhouse shrimp pasta like they have back in Texas, and this place delivered. read more

I had to come for the Calamari steak and Artichoke and I was more than impressed! Food, Mai Tai and the service might have been even better than the food! read more

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Once again went there for the scenery and mildly underrated food. I was notified that the table had a reservation at 4:30 (which I completely understand). The entire patio was vacant and (per the manager), the server he had asked me to leave due to reservations at 4:36. I requested for him to drop off the check and explain. It took patience for things not to erupt..I live here and respect everything. If you're on vacation, expect your food getting farted on. My server was amazing though‍ read more

We really enjoyed our visit to Buzz's, a nice afternoon spot for a couple of beers and some appetizers. The poke was absolutely delicious and the calamari steak was out of this world! We were treated wonderfully by the hostess and the bartender and couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! Would definitely go back! read more

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What a lovely, breezy, dining experience right across the street from Kailua beach. Sit outside if you can . The food was beautifully plated and delicious. Portion sizes are good for the prices as well. Staff is friendly and efficient. Food took a little while to come out but everything tasted like it was from scratch so it was worth it. read more

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A good meal with a great view! We sat out on the patio which was right next to the busy road but literally right across was the beach! The food was average - the teriyaki chicken burger tasted like a plate lunch on a burger bun, but the fries were nice and crispy and the tomato chicken pesto soup was phenomenal. The dessert was the highlight - the cinnamon bread pudding and mint chocolate chip ice cream pie with Oreo-crusted crust was amazing. Really nice service. read more

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We've been coming here for lunch throughout the years, and it has never disappointed. An old-school, timeless local gem that's been around since 1962, The restaurant sits right across the street from beautiful Kailua Beach. The place still retains that old Hawaii charm with its bamboo décor, surf memorabilia, and laid-back island vibe. The menu is simple and straightforward but well executed offering a surprisingly broad range of dishes from fresh fish, kiawe-grilled steaks, and juicy burgers to fish burritos, veggie wraps, and scampi salads. On our last visit, we shared the kiawe-grilled swordfish, teriyaki burger, and scampi salad. All were excellent. The swordfish had a perfect smoky char from the kiawe grill, the burger was juicy and well-sized, and the scampi salad was fresh and perfectly dressed with a tangy vinaigrette and plump shrimp grilled to perfection. Tip: Sit in the back behind the bar if you can. It's the coziest, coolest part of the restaurant, with a great tiki-lounge feel. Excellent, friendly service. Plenty of parking in front, though it can fill up during peak hours. Happy eating! read more

Best French dip I've had in awhile. The prime rib was so tender you could eat it with no teeth. Seriously. My waitress was very interactive and knew her menu. I did go with her recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Sat outside viewing the beach and people watching was great definitely will be back to try something else . I was so chill. read more

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Went during lunch time at around 2 pm on a Saturday. It was a little bit of a wait, maybe 20 minutes. Then we were seated inside. They had a special for lunch which was Fish and Chips, so I decided to get that. My friend got the Baby Top Sirloin. We both really enjoyed our meal. The fish and chips were not greasy and perfectly crispy, and had a good sauce and slaw. For dessert, I decided to try the Cocolada dessert. All it really was is vanilla ice cream with a bit of toasted coconut on top and limes to squeeze. It was good but it was ultimately just ice cream. Came with a lot though, and was $9. Our waitress was also super nice and funny. Overall I had a good lunch experience. I will say, I was seated in the back area and there was an excessive amount of flies flying around and kept trying to land on our food. It was a bit annoying, and I wish there was fly catchers or something to help that issue out. read more

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Location, food, drinks, ambiance. Great gimlet! We loved it on our visit, ate here 3 times.

A Super Cool, Old School feels, great food and awesome friendly service. Highly recommend!

We decided to try Buzz's this year for my birthday and it didn't disappoint! The food was delicious and service was excellent. read more

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A good lunch or dinner and always fresh food with pleasant atmosphere where one can really breathe and relax. A place to take your time. I enjoy this restaurant when having to opportunity to go home to visit. read more

While the vibe of the restaurant was immaculate on the beachfront, the food was lackluster compared to the prices. Steak was cooked paniolo cowboy style - to a temperature, which we recommend. The steak calamari was the highlight, crisp and buttery. The garlic mash was small compared to the amount they gave. The veggies looked like previously frozen which was quite surprising. Service was decent. Parking lot was small read more

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If you sit at the bar top Jane is so sweet, very friendly and great recommendations! Get the "deez Nuts" blended coconut mojito (wow!!) Calamari steak is a MUST! Have it as an app or an entree it's delicious Topped w capers mmmhm and sliced for you for easy eating! The teriyaki chicken burger was perfect size 10/10 reccomend read more

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The ambience... your dining by the beach. The service ... if you end up with Leslie as your server - she provides an exquisite service as well as an uplifting smile. Overall experience was very good. Highly recommend Top Sirloin 10ounces comes with Caesar salad, 4 pieces of asparagus. Next time you are in Oahu ... visit Kailua. read more

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I give it 3.5 stars, rounded to 4, mainly because of our amazing server, Leslie, who was incredibly attentive, knowledgable, and helpful. I don't appreciate that we showed up with a reservation but our table was still finishing dessert, so there was still a 20-30 min wait. I don't believe that parties should have to wait when they have a reservation. We ended up opting into sitting in the "walk-in" section to be seated more quickly, which is just off the parking lot so lacking in ambiance and with diesel fumes from passing cars. Food was pretty good - I think that fish is the way to go. We had the crispy snapper, the fish special for the day, and it was absolutely delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the fish dishes - on the flip side the sashimi was not amazing. I would give it a B-. I also enjoyed the artichoke. Cocktails were also good - deez nuts tastes amazingly fresh and not overpowered by the coconut, and I enjoyed the lychee martini. read more

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We sat at the bar around 1ish on a Sunday and it was pretty chill and easy to walk into. Our bartender, Sophie, was extremely friendly and super nice! Received our food and drinks within a few minutes and everything was great! Veggies were over powered by the garlic, but it wasn't the worst thing! Sirloin was perfect and delicious!! My husband had the fish'n chips and liked his dish! Overall experience was great! We had tried to come back for the dinner options, however, it was slammed and over a 90'minute wait for the bar. So we will have to try again! LOL read more

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5 out of 5 all day! Thank you Shiloh for the great service! This place is a family favorite of my in-laws, and having been here a few times now and trying a few different things, I can totally see why! I have tried a few different steaks here including the New York, Top Sirloin, and then one of the daily specials. Recommend the Steak first and foremost as well as second place. This past visit, I just asked our server, Shiloh, for any of his recommendations and was not disappointed at all. We started with the Artichoke Surprise which has parm and garlic butter on it. Very very tasty. He recommended the Special which was a New York steak along with asparagus and an amazing black pepper cream sauce. Steak was cooked to perfection. Sauce was amazingly flavorful and balanced. I had the greens/spinach salad before hand which was just the right size, not too big nor too small. Paired with any of their amazing desserts, just an amazing meal through and through. Prices are reasonable for a steakhouse on Oahu (which can easily double in price for lesser quality around Honolulu and Waikiki). The vibe both inside and outside is great, relaxing, and classic island mixed with clean attention to detail. No faux pomp and circumstance, just good vibes and great food! read more

Buzz's - New York steak special - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

We love Buzz's! Every year we have a family dinner when my sister comes to visit from the mainland. Food is always excellent! And, the mai tais!!! The service was great! It's a perfect place for our yearly family get together. This place never disappoints! read more

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Absolute must-go if you're on the east side or heading to Kailua Beach! The calamari steak is perfectly tender, and the lemon butter sauce just melts in your mouth. The warm banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream is also a must -- I get it every single time! Heather was our waitress last time we went and she was super energetic and upbeat. If you like cocktails -get the Mai Tai or BFRD! There is a 2 drink limit - that's all you need! By the second one I was calling her feather instead of Heather ‍ We dined out doors. Very chill, laid back- directly across the street from Kailua beach. Parking can sometimes be tough, but it's worth it. read more

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I love that one can make reservations here. I just get there early in case the parking lot is full which means I need to park across the street at Kailua Beach. But not this time. I scored a space right next to the entrance! Now on to the food. I always get the tender delicious calamari steak. The fresh lemon slice makes it nicely citrus-y and the garlic mash potato is a heavenly accompaniment. The servers are friendly, as usual. And the food came quite quickly. I love seeing the sunset colors across the street. The beach ambience is perfect and a must for out of town guests. read more

Awesome local restaurant. Hidden gem and old school vibe. Traditional Hawaiian steakhouse. Food is outstanding. Had the best Ono and calamari. Our server was wonderful. Very nice lady. Forgot her name but she was very hospitable. Came in today 7/16 at 1pm. Love their atmosphere and ambiance. Prices are great. Worth every penny. Thank you all. Great job. read more

5 for service, Joshua was a stellar waiter. He was attentive and even assisted with a birthday ice cream for my daughter. The hype for this place maybe was why I feel let down by our food. For our large family with children; there's no kids menu, which was a total let down that I didn't see anywhere in any other review. However, the adult servings were child size and my 10 year old crushed his burger and my 14 year old was still hungry. The items aren't over priced and are decent for the area.. but when do you ever go out to eat and receive so little fries, there's none to take home and the kids are even asking for more from their adult plate? There's a first for everything. For the other good things; the teriyaki steak was well flavored and cooked medium rare as requested. The boys said their burgers were good. The fish was good, the coating was not too thick. The tartar sauce was really good. The pieces were just too small and the serving lacked. The coleslaw was trash, sorry for those that like it but this was terrible. I did ask if it could be substituted and it could not be so I gave it try and no one at the table liked it either. Also, the BFRD Mai tai was great, I told my husband it's top 5 of the places I've had a Mai tai on island. read more

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Always a good place to eat after visiting Lanikai. Service was fun and fast. Cool vibe to the place although the bathroom situation could be better. People always have to wait quite a bit for that. Food was good and the bread pudding was super delicious!!!! read more

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Enjoyed a local lunch at Buzz's. The calamari was outstanding. We also ordered the artichoke surprise. I wouldn't recommend it. We both had the ahi special which was delicious. There was an abundance of flies which were annoying. Service was good. Would go back for the calamari for sure. read more

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Delicious. The calamari steak is a must, the sauce is amazing. Also, the artichoke surprise will melt in your mouth. Mash potatoes were a hit too! Our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. read more

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