I come here every week because i have a meal plan and I got chicken dakine bruh that buggah can't…read moreeven cut and then inside it was raw. What they like try to get me sick yea? disgusting. I was genuinely shocked because the food isn't always terrible and it's bearable but tonight was terrible. Service is fine but food is bad. I'm only gonna eat salad for now on.

Not only is the ambiance reminiscent of a Covid fever dream, but the general ventilation is bad,…read morethe service is subpar, the dishes are not fully washed, and the food is incredibly bland and inconsistent

Back in Summer 2016 I use to be a part of the Ka Ikena Laua'e Restaurant's Dining Services class,…read morenow I'm finally back here Fall 2025 as a customer! Seeing all the students on standby feeling nervous but eager to serve was very nostalgic because that was once me. I booked the reservation online for my bf's belated birthday dinner, the site will send you a courtesy email of your booking. I think if you need to change your reservation, you may have to call them. *Location* We went on September 18, 2025 at 6pm for our dinner reservation. Parking is located in Parking lot C, you can also see the location on google maps, but just letting you know there's some stairs to walk up to the building. The dining location temporarily moved to the dining room that's in the cafeteria location, I'm going to assume once renovations are done, its back where it's pinned on google maps. If you're not familiar with KCC please plan ahead so you won't be late. So the ambience is a lot more brighter compared to the original location. The student host greeted us and asked us for our name and we checked in, then the student server assigned to our table escorted us and gave our menus. We had the Mediterranean dinner menu for September 2025 and here's what we ordered: Includes complimentary bread and butter *unlimited refills* Drinks *unlimited refills* -Passion berry iced tea (comes unsweetened) $3 -Butterfly pea iced tea (comes sweetened) $5 Ask for 'simple syrup' to sweeten your teas Appetizer -2x Brie Stuffed Arancini Entree -Beef Wellington $48 -Duck Confit $42 Dessert -Hojicha chocolate miso caramel black sesame bar -Pistachio white chocolate custard Bill total= $98 (no tipping allowed since it's a school) The entree price covers all of the appetizer and dessert prices, the drinks are a separate charge. The passion berry iced tea was refreshing, it's unsweetened so I added some simple syrup to have some sweetness. The Butterfly pea iced tea comes in the color blue but it will turn purple when you squeeze the lemon. The drink tastes good but it was way too sweet like i was drinking a whole glass of simple syrup. I had to add water and squeeze a lot of lemons to dilute the sweetness so I feel like they should've left the Butterfly pea iced tea unsweetened so we can control the sweetness. We both got the Brie Stuffed Arancini for our appetizer. When you bite into the Brie Stuffed Arancini it was crunchy on the outside and super cheesy in the inside. As for our entree, my boyfriend didn't really like the Duck Confict, he said it was very oily and buttery but I enjoyed my Beef Wellington though! Loved the crisp breading around the beef and had delicious onion filled stuffing inside the Beef Wellington. I forgot to take a picture of the dessert menu but the Hojicha chocolate miso caramel black sesame bar was super delicious, all the flavors really complimented with each other well. The Pistachio white chocolate custard was okay, the white chocolate wasn't too sweet but it didn't really standout to me but it's great for those who want a dessert that's not too sweet. FYI, just be aware that reservations might be booked out since food influencers are starting to advertise this place so try your best to get your reservation in. But I do recommend this place if you're looking to experience fine dining but on a budget.

It was so nice to secure a reservation at Ka Ikena. Haven't been here since Covid. The students so…read morean excellent job from front of the house to back. Our future looks good with these up and coming Chef's. The room is smaller than I remembered, but still spacious enough between tables. The food was exquisite, beautifully placed and ver delicious!!! Parking is much further away than before, which isn't bad, except, it was raining the day we went. High recommended, it's a must try.

Their veggie panini is actually legit too. Toasted perfectly with thinly sliced grilled eggplant,…read morezucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, etc. chicken tenders still taste good as usual. Prices are not the cheapest but not ridiculous. Thanks for serving delicious food when we don't have other choices in the zoo!

Located within the Honolulu Zoo, the Kapahulu burger was well cooked and juicy. I'm not typically…read morean onion rings fan, but these were nice and crispy. Produce tasted fresh and the aioli was a nice touch of flavor. It is a $15+ burger, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me. Overall, good food at the zoo.

We came here one weekend to try it out. They always have advertisements and coupons in the back of…read moreSafeway receipts so I wanted to see what they were all about. Lighthouse restaurant is located at the Hawaii Kai golf course. It's a pretty big restaurant that overlooks the golf course. It looks like a great place to have birthday parties and graduation parties because the restaurant is one big open room. Anyway we went for lunch and they have a pretty wide selection of food items available. We didn't know what to get so we asked the waitress what she recommended. She said they're burgers are good. So I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and my husband ordered another type of burger. We got my daughter breakfast pancakes because she loves pancakes. Then the waitress comes back and tell us that the just sold their last burger. Sad face. So I ordered the fish and chips and my husband ordered the kalbi. My fish and chips were huge but I wasn't really a fan. The kalbi he got was small and wasn't very flavorful. But my daughters pancakes were really good. It's a nice restaurant and service was great. I'd like to come back again and try the burgers, and hope they don't run out this time.

The food we ate at the restaurant here is easily the worst of any golf course and downright…read moreterrible. My complaint about many places is the service but the service here is not the problem, the food is. Rarely, maybe never, have I wrote a review live, but the French Dip is easily the worst I've ever tried. It's very salty and bitter. Very bitter. The au jus is the culprit. Eating the sandwich without the dip was bland but way better without the very bitter and way too salty au jus. The au jus was thick and I've never had thick au jus that was good. The roast pork was better but bland with a stale taste. Like old cereal, and it was a little tough with no fat. Who makes lean roast pork? Here, and the results are not good. The only good for the day here was the seasoned fries. A better version of Jack in the box's curly fries.

Sunday May 17, 2026 We came here at 2:30pm…read more There was already 8 cars and trucks in the parking lot already. We went inside and there was a high middle table with 8 chairs. We sat there. Other than that the place was full. Service is friendly and fast. We ordered 2 151 shots and 2 Heineken Light beers to start. We waited to order food as the kitchen is at 4:00pm. That was fine. As we ate lunch earlier at 1:40pm to 2:05pm. Lol. We ordered a pepperoni pizza and chicken wings as we should order some food as we were drinking a little bit. Lol. 3 shots 151, 2 Heineken Light beers and 2 green teas each. Lol. The food was good. So, sorry I didn't post any food pictures. The bartender/waitress HOLLY was very friendly, attentive and more to everyone that was in the bar. ONLY 1 worker and she took care of everyone. That is really amazing to see. Most places it would take 3 workers doing what she did as we go to other places too. This place is lucky to have a hardworking, fast, attentive and more worker like her. We will be back as it has the feel of like a neighborhood bar where everyone seems to know each other. A nice and safe place to drink, eat, watch sports, hang out, shoot pool or play darts. We will be back again. Support local businesses.

Yummy food! Friendly staff and fast service. Everything you'd need from pupus to drinks. Bar-style…read moretheme that hosts sporting events on television and on projector screens. Check this place out if you are in town!

HoMa cafe - the ambiance is relaxing and servers are professional. It is outdoor but under the roof…read moreso that we can enjoy the HoMa atmosphere. My friends and I enjoyed the food very much. There are a lot of vegetarian choices as well as meat/seafood choices. Price is reasonable as well. I do want to highlight the dessert that we had. It was not overly sweet and just out of the worldly delicious! This place is perfect for business gathering, bday celebration or just a quick lunch with friends! Note that having lunch here does not give you free entrance to the HoMa. Simply stop by the front desk and purchase admission.

My son and I visited HoMA Cafe yesterday, and it's always such a nice experience to dine somewhere…read moreconnected to an art museum. The setting is beautiful, relaxed, and feels like a little escape -- especially after spending time exploring the galleries. We happened to go on one of their busier days, so we fully expected a wait or even to be turned away. Instead, we got incredibly lucky -- someone had just canceled their reservation right as we arrived, and we were able to get a table. That timing alone felt like a win. My son absolutely loves the buttered noodles from their kids menu, so that was an easy choice for him. I had already eaten, so I kept things simple and ordered an Arnold Palmer. The drink itself was refreshing and enjoyable overall. The only thing I noticed was a slight minty undertone in the tea, which I'm assuming is part of their blend. It wasn't a dealbreaker -- I still enjoyed it -- but it was a little unexpected if you're used to a more traditional Arnold Palmer flavor. Now, about the noodles. Unfortunately, this particular serving had a literal puddle of butter sitting at the bottom of the plate. It was pretty unappealing visually and honestly a bit excessive. We ended up pushing the liquid butter to the side just to make the dish manageable. That said, my son still happily ate his noodles and enjoyed them -- which tells me the base flavor is still something kids love. On the positive side, the service was really good. The staff were attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout our visit, even during what was clearly a busy service period. That kind of consistency makes a big difference. Overall, this visit had a mix of positives and one noticeable hiccup with the food preparation. We still enjoy the atmosphere here and appreciate the good service, and we'll likely return -- just hoping for a little less butter next time.

Happy birthday Yelp buddy Donna O.!…read more We had an enjoyable birthday breakfast buffet here. Located in the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, dining at Café 410 is a perfect way to start your morning with your friends, visitors and family. Valet and self parking are available at the hotel. No reservations are needed. There was less than a five minute wait time to be seated at our table. Spacious room with a variety of table options. Clean tables and chairs. Nice window views. Buffet Pricing Information: Adult - $27.50 Keiki (10 and under) - $16.50 Seniors - $24.75 Military - $24.75 Airlines - $24.75 Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday Open 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday and Sunday Open 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Please refer to a photo of the Buffet Menu. We also had POG (passion fruit, orange juice and guava juice combo). Our server let me mix coffee and cocoa together. ; -). Yummy. Fresh fruits were nice. Pineapple was on the tart side. Red papaya was perfect. Standard breakfast buffet options offered here. The waffles had a Haupia sauce available. It was on the thin side and unremarkable. Service was attentive for the most part. The place filled up after we started. Our server was kept busy. Bathrooms are oddly located outside of the restaurant. It's not far, but it's also not near. IYKYK. Best part was celebrating Donna's birthday and talking story with her. She is a busy person at work and home. I'm delighted she was able to pick this place and we got together today.

Been a very long time since the last time I've been here, and even though the name changed to Cafe…read more410 from Plantation Cafe, it still has the same people, same vibe, same Aloha. This is mainly a breakfast buffet place located next to the lobby of Ala Moana Hotel. Open from 630-10am weekdays and 7-1030am weekends. No hotel parking, but can park at Ala Moana and walk over. The regular price for the buffet is $27.50. What a deal! Where else can you find a buffet UNDER $30?? No where else! Kids $16.50. Senior/Military/Airlines is $24.75. On certain holidays, Cafe 410 offers a special brunch buffet. We went on Mother's Day. $85/person, $40 for keiki (6-11). Being a keiki at heart doesn't count :(. A very good deal with other places well over $100 per person. It might not be as expansive as other places, but still had Prime Rib, Snow Crab Legs, Roasted Pork Loin, Misoyaki Butterfish, Omelette Station, and etc. The inside is open and spacious, clean and organized. It had a cozy, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere. A nice assortment of bread, bagels, and other pastries. Really enjoyed everything in the cold station: sushi, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon with capers and red onion, cheese with jam, sweet potato salad, green onion and ginger tofu and etc. These were all my favorites! Biggest surprise was the tofu because the green onion and ginger sauce was spot on! Hot entrees were good. Definitely hit up mostly the Misoyaki butterfish and snow crab. Fish was very tasty and flavorful. Crab was sweet. Enjoyed the local style fried rice! Forgot how good it was! Probably the only thing that was a miss was the hamburger steak. I liked the thick patties, but it wasn't seasoned enough in the meat and sauce. Overall, a very nice brunch. Enjoyed everything. Definitely left super full! Service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and super nice. Loved seeing the manager and head chef walking around checking on guests, and each table received chocolate ganache truffles personally made by him. They were very good! Smooth, nice consistency, and not overly sweet. With so many families dining, staff being so welcoming, plus the pleasant music in the background, it felt like Ohana.

Wow where to begin!? Cafe Julia has been a highlight of our wedding day and Elijah was a pleasure…read moreto work with! I first heard about Cafe Julia from wedding websites and Facebook bride + Hawaii groups..the venue kept appearing repeatedly so decided to reach out to get an estimate and some more information. Looking back, I liked how the website itself and emails from Elijah were very detailed, thorough, and transparent. I appreciated his organization, professionalism, honesty, and approachable communication. We were able to setup a tour and food tasting when we visited O'ahu during Labor Day weekend. The YWCA building designed by Julia Morgan is a jewel to the eyes..the pool area contains lush vegetation and the vibrant blue of the water makes for beautiful photos, the romantic courtyard and breezeways provide a special ambiance. When it came to the food tasting, the flavors of the appetizers, entrees, and dessert were on point. The restaurant is charming, airy, and the staff attentive. Right then and there, we knew Cafe Julia would be our dream venue for our wedding reception. The days leading up to our wedding, Elijah would check-in on us and verified information to ensure we were on the same page. He was patient with our multitude of questions and most hospitable to ensure our happiness for our special day. We appreciated the staff making us a plate of all the food items and made sure our drinks were full. Coordinating a destination wedding is not an easy task, but working with Elijah has been a wonderful experience. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for O'ahu, especially Cafe Julia and the memories made. Mahalo nui loa for having us and making our wedding day so beautiful!

Ambiance 9 Service 9…read moreLilikoi Cooler drink: 6 kinda sour Lobster Roll: 5 It was tasty, but I wouldn't call it a lobster roll. No big chunks of lobster. It's a shredded lobster salad.