Location and the place is absolutely gorgeous by the beach!!!…read more People are friendly! I recommend the buffet. Sunday Brunch!!!

It was a busy day and came upon this place for a late night meal…read more We sat ourselves and it took a while for a staff member to bring us menus. Once greeted, I ordered the fish and chips. It was underwhelming but did the job since I hadn't eaten since earlier that morning. The fish was very dry. My husband ordered Dukes Nachos. He said they were really good. It was live music so it was really loud but cool atmosphere.

Great vibes and the food was incredible! Family style portions that leave you content. Seat…read morequickly but make a reservation to skip the wait especially if you have a large party. Drinks were out in a flash and the food followed soon after. Everything is absolutely amazing. Come hungry! Highly recommend if in the area. If not, get in the area. Plenty of street parking. Pay per hour parking right next door also. A must go to when in town. Thanks again Side Street. Will be back for sure.

Ate here on a Thursday afternoon around 630pm as a party of 6. We were seated right away and they…read morehad live music playing which was nice. It got a bit loud at times but we were still able to talk. The waitress was pretty attentive to us with refills on our drinks which was nice. The food was good tasting, especially the pork chop and garlic chicken. We ordered the family set that was able to feed 4-6 people that was the perfect amount. Parking at this location is a little tough. They offer valet or you can find street parking or there's a tiny garage lot that you can pay for. Overall a good experience.

The food was fresh and delicious! We had the soft shell crab and chicken pho- both exceeded…read moreexpectations.

Went here on a Thursday night which was more like a Friday because Friday is an observed holiday…read morefor us, around 7:45pm and was expecting it to be super busy but luckily for us, it wasn't. We walked in and the hostess was super sweet. She informed us that they were wiping down a table and we got seated within 10 minutes. It was our first time here and we've both heard and saw good things but we asked for extra time to look over the menu and our server was patient and gave us more time and offered some recommendations as well. We chose a handful of small plates and the softshell crab pasta with all the extra stuff and it was the perfect amount of food for us. We were more wanting drinks and pupus so our selections fit that but I'm sure if we wanted an actual dinner, we would have also be satisfied with the offerings they have. My only complaint about our overall meal is that the cocktails didn't complement the food. The drinks on its own were good and the food on its own was good, very good but together, bleh. The bone marrow had a slight sweetness to it that I didn't care for too much but it wasn't horrible and it was cooked perfectly, not over done including the crostini's. The octopus was cooked good (I would prefer it be a little softer) but still very enjoyable and the flavors were really good. The pasta and soft shell, cooked perfectly and flavors on point. So much so that I need the recipe so I can add this dish into my dinner rotation! The decor is nice.. when we first walked in, I thought we were gonna get a table right by the door, along the window, and I didn't want that, but we ended up getting a table closer to the bathroom (I think it was the bathroom?) and I liked that area. The area by the bathroom gives off chill, classy vibes, but the other area was giving me, fast food, sit down area vibes.

We stayed at Park Shore Waikiki, so this was our connected restaurant. The service was wonderful,…read moreand my husband loved his loco moco!

Great food, great service from Ricky! Kalua pork was best we have had in Oahu! Well worth the visit.read more

Ambiance was perfect. Ask for Solomon, he was great! Food was even better! The manager Cristian was…read moretook care of us. This is the spot for celebration or in the mood for authentic Italian!

Thank you so much for the wonderful service and hospitality. Everything was excellent, and we…read morereally enjoyed our time here. We truly appreciate your kindness and will definitely come back again on our next visit!

We had lunch at House Without a Key, and it was a wonderful experience. Everything was great, and…read morewe really enjoyed almost every dish we ordered. The only item that wasn't our favorite was the fresh mahi-mahi, but overall the food was delicious. The service was outstanding, and a special thank you to John for taking such great care of us. He helped us choose the right dishes, and his recommendations made our lunch even more enjoyable. Thank you for the excellent food and amazing service. We look forward to coming back!

This was a could-have-missed experience for us. It seems you need to queue up way before 5:30 to…read moreget a good table for the nightly entertainment (reservations aren't accepted). The restaurant and bar weren't terribly unique. The cocktails are quite pricy for being as mid as they are...we tried to the coconut cake martini and the coconut old fashioned. The old fashioned was fine. Tasted like coconut. The martini did not have all the razzmatazz shown in the menu picture, and tasted like key lime pie, which is fine, but there was nary a hint of coconut. I wouldn't recommend this place, unless you plan your visit better and/or aren't as persnickety about quality menu offerings as we are. Fortunately for us, the rest of the meals and drinks on our trip were so fantastic that this was just a fart in the wind.

We've been coming back to Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro in Waikiki for years now, and…read morethere's genuinely a special place in our hearts for this spot simply because it's still here after all this time. In a city where restaurants come and go, that kind of longevity says something. The Kurobuta Pork Loin Katsu set and Set A are our go-tos every time. The pork is consistently tender with that perfect crispy crust. And can we talk about the sesame seed crushing situation for a second, I half-joke that it should be a litmus test for any good tonkatsu place. If they hand you that mortar and pestle to grind your own sesame for the sauce, you know they're serious about the details. One practical note: seating is limited and it fills up fast, so I'd recommend making a reservation if you can, especially during peak hours. The first time we ever visited, our kid was still in the stroller and we were so embarrassed how much space we were taking up. But everyone here is just in for a good time. Too bad there's no downtime or else that's when we usually like to visit the restaurant without bother other guests. Just plan ahead. Ginza Bairin has stood the test of time!

My daughter got to choose our dinner on night 2 here on the island and she picked chicken or pork…read morekatsu. I found this place on Yelp, thanks Yelp! It did not disappoint. The staff is amazing and the food was delicious. It reminded my husband and I of this place in Kyoto. Don't get confused, there are two sides, one side requires reservations (which we didn't have) so they sent us next door and they were able to accommodate us. The interior was cute, very Japan. My daughter and I ordered the chicken katsu, it was yummy and my husband and son ordered the beef katsu with a side of pork katsu. I loved how they gave sesame seeds in a bowl for the kids to grind up to put in our sauces. That kept them entertained for a bit. Also, apparently this is a branch of a tonkatsu restaurant in Ginza. I recommend this place is you're specifically looking for a Japanese restaurant aside from sushi.