I was told about Duke's on Sundays with Henry Kapono, and we had to go check it out. I was told to…read morego at least an hour before his performance, and she wasn't kidding! People were staking out tables more than an hour before the show, and when the patio was being cleared, there was a line of people waiting to put down their names. We were fortunate to grab a table in the upper deck area (it's not clearly labeled, but the circular tables by the bar are first-come, first-serve), and we ordered some drinks and appetizers while we waited. Yes, the prices are higher and portion sizes are smaller than what you get, but it's for the view and entertainment. Our servers were attentive and were very good about refilling our water cups, which I really appreciated. Henry Kapono was great, and after we were done with our meal, we went out to the patio to join folks who were enjoying the music. People were dancing in front of the stage area, socializing with other guests, and enjoying the wonderful weather, drinks, and music. What more can you ask for when you're visiting Hawaii? :)

I am going to start with the good stuff.... Very pleasant and attentive staff, great location,…read morebeautiful sunny day, and the Hula Pie, which is delicious. The food was average, mostly burgers and tacos on the menu, with limited fresh seafood options. Tasty but small $20 drinks ouch! Duke's seems to be going the way of Chart House relying too much on their amazing locations and great ambiance. Need to focus a little more on the quality of the food.

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.

I Remember When…read more.... A tribute to icon, legendary Colin Nishida, founder, visionary, chef, friend - taken from us too early in life .... I remember Colin used to be the "kitchen mama" in one of the local bars Colin opened Side Street Inn on Hopaka Street, then a small (and I mean SMALL) little local bar with delicious local style foods Colin expanded the Hopaka street location but it was not enough.... Then Colin opens the Kapahulu location .... Then receives an award for great chef Then expanded further the Hopaka location and all the while.... His original fried rice and pork chops remain top of the list Yes, the menu has expanded, and the flavors remained very "local" Yes, it is pricey as today, there is no food dish that price is less than $20. This is a family style dining restaurant. For example. The original fried rice $26 feeds six people. Go figure! I won't beat this thing to death and will end it by saying Colin will always be missed, his food remains still same and tasty as he had designed it to be. Staff friendly as ever. Price? I've always been a believer that you get what you pay for and then some. Side street Inn is the epitome of you get what you pay for and then some Go there or be square

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.

I've been dying to go here & we finally made it for date night!…read more My Ranking so far: #1 - The beef carpaccio was a highlight of my visit, this is a must! #2/3 - My bf got the Whole Moi + chicken fat rice & he was a big fan! #2/3 - I personally preferred the Chicken wings w/ caramalized fish sauce. It was good but also on the smaller side in terms of portions. #4 - The Soft Shell Crab Pasta was very buttery & garlicky, nothing super crazy. I highly recommend adding spicy sauce (on the table) in there, it was much better after! Next time I really want to try the duck breast salad!!

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!

Headed to Hawaii? Staying on Oahu? Want an amazing place to eat? Head to the Halekulani Resort on…read moreKalia Rd in Waikiki. The House Without a Key is at the back of the hotel facing the beach and famous Diamond Head. The menu is excellent and the service is truly exceptional. The Halekulani Coconut Cake is our favorite dessert, anywhere in the world. Prices are a bit high even for Hawaii, but we think that they are worth a nice lunch on the amazing waterfront. The name of the restaurant comes from one of the Charlie Chan mystery books written by Earl Derr Biggers in the late-1920's. The legend is that Biggers, a Honolulu police detective, wrote his Chan books in the back yard of a friend that lived in a house where the hotel is now located. A bonus - the restaurant comps parking at the hotel - just tip the guys parking the cars.

The best Tonkatsu I ever have in the State. Tender and juicy…read more The portion is big too. I am taking my whole family of 10 to eat there this Friday. J visiting from Boston

There are many restaurants in Waikiki that offer katsu dishes, but Ginza Bairin is one of the best…read morekatsu locations. They serve high quality protein and really crispy panko crust, it's a must when you visit. The restaurant is located on a small street that is a bit further away from the main strip, but that's what makes this place a hidden gem. We visited after lunch rush, but the restaurant was still full and had people waiting outside. Inside, the area is packed with tables, so it may be hard to flag down servers when you need something. But you can tell that everyone is working hard and trying to service all the tables. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, had bunch of leftovers to take back, and walked away full and happy. We look forward to coming back here on our next visit!