Service was amazing. We brought our 8 year son to celebrate mom's birthday. Although he would have…read moreeaten his on entree, they offered to cook him a plain buttermilk chicken and rice which he loved! We enjoyed ourselves and savored every dish. We had the prie fixed menu. The scallop dish was my favorite, and the "baked potato" was my wife's. The dessert brought a smile to all of us and they were nice enough to include a serving for our son. Definitely would recommend eating here!

Came here for my birthday, and unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. The…read morerestaurant was extremely empty. We were there for about two hours and only saw around three other parties, so the whole place just felt really quiet and empty. The one bright spot was the service. There was only one server working, and he was incredibly nice, friendly and attentive throughout the meal. We got the set menu. We started with the hamachi crudo, which was good. The beet dish was really pretty, but I thought it was a little bland and didn't have much flavor. They also had their own take on a baked potato with sour cream and chives, which was actually really yummy. The shrimp/prawn dish with the butter sauce was probably my favorite dish of the night. The bao was okay, and unfortunately, the chicken adobo was extremely salty. It was also basically a huge piece of chicken with adobo sauce, so it wasn't really my favorite. We were really excited to try the rabbit butter mochi because we'd heard so much about it. It was super cute and definitely one of the most unique presentations, but unfortunately, it tasted like soap. We wondered if maybe the mold had been washed right before serving because there was a very strong dish soap-like taste to it. LOL. Obviously, things happen, but it was especially disappointing because I really wanted to enjoy the butter mochi. Also, the tap water was honestly some of the worst restaurant water I've ever had. It tasted very strongly like a pipe or metal. I even asked for lemon wedges, but it still tasted the same. I never complain about water, but this was genuinely difficult to drink.

One of the absolute BEST restaurants!…read more Mud Hen Water is easily at the top of my list whenever someone asks for an amazing dinner recommendation. I recently went to celebrate my birthday, and everything was just as delicious as I remembered. This time, I tried the peanut tofu. I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary, but I was pleasantly surprised by the creamy tofu, sweet soy sauce, pickled veggies, and pickled mushrooms--I thoroughly enjoyed every bite and will definitely order it again. In the past, I've had the meatballs and beet poke, which were both fantastic as well. The true star of the show, though, has to be the kiawe bean brownie. It is hands-down the most perfect dessert to end your night. Between the warm, rich brownie, the black sesame gelato (which isn't overly sweet), and the crunchy mac nut toffee that ties it all together, it keeps me coming back every single time. Excellent ambiance, top-tier service, and consistently delicious food. Mud Hen Water is a total MUST!

First time here and we had a birthday brunch for my wife…read more They have a good selection of mocktails that are cool and refreshing. I tried the Harmless Hugo, which had a refreshing herbal/floral vibe. Their Kaimuki Cruiser was very tart and citrusy. The corned beef and kalo hash was tasty but a bit salty. Eggs were done perfectly and the kim chee was a nice twist. The ma po tofu on biscuits was surprising and good. East meets West here, with a slightly spicy ma po tofu made with crimini mushrooms, which had a pleasant meatiness. The biscuits were excellent , but the watercress salad could have had more contrasting flavor. Since the dish was already soy-forward, maybe a citrus vinaigrette on the watercress might have provided a nice contrast. Our server was very good and explained all the dishes and specials. Ambiance is old-school Kaimuki with the Yamaha motorcycle at the front door to greet you.

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.

First time back in a long time and food still hits like I remembered! Right now for the month of…read moreSeptember, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary with $20 Boca Rotas! I recommend pairing it with the Thai-style steamer clams, so you can dip the cheese bread on the Boca Rota into the sauce for an amazing bite. They also do 50% off happy hour from 4-6pm on a limited menu. Go with your best buds for some drinks and pupus, and have a good time.

Service was great (5/5), food was alright (3/5), and the ambiance is like an old school bar mixed…read morewith diner. I heard great things about this restaurant and decided to come check it out with my family. It was heavy, large portions (with lots of butter or cheese) I'm not sure if it was an off day, but I tried one of my sister's oysters shooter and the oyster did not taste fresh. The service was probably the best part of our experience here which is what brings the rating from a 3 to a 4.

I come here once a month. Great view, great service, both of servers I have gotten are excellent!!…read morePaka and Josh. They both always remember what I like/order, and cater to my needs. Food is great and reasonably priced and served in good portions too. Because many other Waikiki restaurants would jack the prices up simply because they could, the fact Deck's price points are lower than the most and the quality is better than the most is awesome. Highly recommend it.

the location itself is gorgeous but the service and food left a lot to be wished for. We were…read morecelebrating my sons birthday and it really left a sour taste in my mouth. Reservation was at 8:45 place was empty by the way yet it took 20 + minutes to be seated. I was seated outside but it was dark so the view was gone and it was cold and raining. The server didn't come for about 10 minutes where I asked to be moved. I was moved to a covered table and we got a new server where we promptly ordered. My sons kids meal came out and his tenders were actually delicious as well as the fries . My food took over 20 minutes to arrive only after I made eye contact with my server and he rushed to the back to grab my food, I'm guessing he had forgotten about it because my short rib arrived cold. Like literally cold to the touch. The mashed potatoes were warm and those were great as well as the veggies . I didn't complain because nobody ever came back to check us on or offer a refill or anything . To pay was a hassle also as they only had 1 server helping and he was tied up with a big table for over 20 minutes that was arguing how to split up a bill. I eventually flagged down a bartender and she went and grabbed my original server from the back. The whole night things kept going wrong . I did have a mai tai earlier in the day from their happy hour which was great but dinner is a no-go for me here now.

This was amazing. We have 3 birthdays all on one day. We came from California to celebrate…read more The food - amazing The service - amazing The ambiance - amazing It was just great.

Hadn't been to Basalt in many years. Had ocassion to revisit when a friend of mine, who read my…read moreprevious review, wanted to experience. So we came. And boy were we both blown away (so much so that I believe she returned the next day with others!). The menu had been completely revamped and seemed to take on a more local influence while still being very upscale. Since we both enjoy "sampling" we shared two appetizer and a main. Everything was bursting with flavor! This is what we had: Starter salad from the seasonal menu of watermelon, strawberries, blueberries and greens served on a bed of yuzu infused goat cheese and drizzled with a shiso chimmichuri sauce. Yes, bursting with flavor! I would return for just this dish! Next shared was a tempura battered cauliflower served with a robust curry and yogurt reduction. Deeeelicious. I wouldn't say we licked the plate... but I won't deny it. Hahah. Finally shared the seafood in curry soup (think a lighter version of laksa) served with white rice on the side. Holy moly. No words to describe. Portions were generous enough to share still next time, I won't. That memorable you won't want to share. No longer serving volcano black rolls, tho absolutely serving amazingly wonderful dishes. Volcano black pancakes still available at breakfast. We kept on oooing and ahhhing and asking about the chef. Our servers Gale and Lily, who provided the most awesome service told us "Chef Lance" (as he is affectionately called) moved over from the Mariposa (Restaurant in Neiman Marcus) over a year ago. Further research revealed Chef Lance Kosaka has brought experience from noteworthy restaurants: Top of Waikiki, Merriman's, 53 By the Sea, and most recently Mariposa. I am hoping he will bring in a notable creme brulee that I loved at both the Top as well as Mariposa! Not wanting the deliciousness of Chef Steve's cooking to end, I also ordered a warabi salad to go for the next day. It was...just as wonderful as the other dishes we enjoyed. Thank you to Servers Gale and Lily, Chef Steve, actually...the entire staff who elevated a casual evening of dining to be a most memorable experience! Thank you to sister friend Karen who insisted we dine here, for the most wonderful company and meal. Validated parking in the building accessed on Seaside. Validated for either 2 or 3 hours depending on the promotion. Kamaaina discount of 10 percent given. Will we be back? Absolutely. And I won't wait so long this time to return!

Pleasantly surprised how Amazing this Happy Hour is 100 Sails Restaurant & Bar located here at the…read moreHawaii Prince Hotel Everything we ate here was delicious and well executed. From the Poke Nachos to the Chicken Wings,Seared Ahi, but the two menu items that Shined above everything else were the Warm Lobster Roll and the Coffee Rub Ribeye Steak. The Lobster Roll served on a warm Hoagie and loaded with Lobster tossed with a Yuzu Mayo and Dill was just fabulous. Priced at $32 might sound steep but it was well worth it. As for the Coffee Rub Ribeye Steak, being the Carnivore that I am was cooked to perfection. There is nothing better than a Ribeye that's hot off a Charbroiled Grill and they cut it Pupu Style which makes it easy to eat. This Ribeye was cooled to perfection and it was so damn good we ordered a second one and it was just as good as the first. I highly recommend ordering this Ribeye Steak with the sauce on the side because I don't like Steak's masked in any type of sauce but this Coffee Demiglace was perfect for dipping but i just love a Ribeye Steak plain and just seasoned with salt and pepper but this Coffee Rub was an exception to the rule. Sorry Signature Prime Steak and Little Joe's , this Ribeye Steak here at 100 Sails is next level good for a Happy Hour Steak Big thanks to Brooke Tadena for creating a Killer Happy Hour Menu that wont break the bank. And thanks to our Server Harold who is an OG Server here at Hawaii Prince who gave us excellent service. Im definitely coming back here for more of this Happy Hour Yumminess #excellenthappyhour #ramfisalwayshungry

Just had the breakfast buffet. Fruits, pastries, & omelet station were okay and pretty much…read morestandard stuff. Quality of the fried rice, sausage, bacon, & Portuguese sausage was all substandard. Seemed like a Grade B stuff. At least they had natto and miso soup. For the price I guess it was okay.

Nice food and environment. Chris and other workers are very friendly and informative.read more

Went here for a birthday celebration and loved it! The flavors are on the fusion side, and it was…read moreso interesting to taste new yet familiar flavors. Highlight for me was the furikake fries with mentaiko dip. My sister loved the lamb chops. Mushroom rice was the crowd hitter. Steak you could never go wrong. Wasn't too big of a fan of the green sauce it came with. Staff was very sweet and the vibe was awesome (low lights, modern, and moody).

We'd like to say thank you for all the wonderful memories. We stopped by Mariposa one last time and…read moreenjoyed their chicken broth and popovers with all of my children. Everyone will truly miss this restaurant. Mahalo.

First off I had to mention that this spot has a great view of Ala Moana beach park. Just for that…read moreit makes this place worth visiting. The appetizers they bring you hit the spot, I really enjoyed the chicken consume. Don't know what will happen to this place once Neiman Marcus closes, but I hope they will stick around somehow!

We had a wonderful dinner at Aloha Steakhouse in Waikiki! I tried the tomahawk steak the last time…read moreI visited and was really excited to bring my friends back to try it, but unfortunately it had sold out. They're first-come, first-served now, even if you note it on the reservation, so I'd recommend booking earlier in the evening if that's what you're hoping for (they sold out around 7 PM when we went). That said, our server Kula was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, he truly made the experience even better. He shared that their steaks are cut in-house, and we appreciated learning how they trim off excess fat so customers get more of the actual meat they're paying for. It's thoughtful details like that that made us feel really taken care of. He also helped us choose some incredible alternatives, and his recommendation of the Wagyu picanha absolutely stole the show. It was so tender, flavorful, and definitely my new favorite. At 14 oz, it was also a great portion for my boyfriend and me to share with a few sides. We'll definitely be coming back for that one. We also ordered the dry-aged cowboy ribeye. You could really taste the depth of flavor and aged character, and I'm glad I tried it, but next time I'd still choose the Wagyu picanha (rare because it cooks from the residual heat) For sides, the truffle fries were tasty, though next time I'd probably go with the garlic fries since the truffle flavor was subtle. And if you like pork belly, don't skip the bacon steak because it was juicy, delicious, and something my best friend said they would absolutely order again. Overall, we had a great evening, and huge shoutout again to Kula for making the whole experience so memorable!

Booked a reservation for a birthday celebration…read more Validated 4 hours parking at the Hyatt right across the street. However, must have been a busy Saturday night, we did not find a stall at all there. We had to find alternative parking which can be very difficult in Waikiki. Grr... Anyways, made it to our reservation late but got seated. Nice restaurant and pretty spacious. We did family style to try different dishes. But portions are kind of small. Ordered a bunch of steak and meat, appetizers, and sides. I don't recall the name of the steak dishes but it was good. Appetizers and sides were good too. Food was delicious, but really expensive. Guess this is a treat yourself day.