Dinner was great. We had a party of 4. We started with…read morethe Washugyu Bone Marrow, served with 2 large pieces of garlic bread. YUM Pulehu Tako - very tender. YUM Dinner choices were, Short rib rigatoni - simply delish New York Sirloin - excellent choice Rack of lamb - prepared very well. Side choices- Truffle mashed potatoes- so good I wanted to swim in it. Duck fat fries- couldn't keep from munching on those tasty fries! Cooked to a crisp that's just right! Fire roasted corn - OMG. They are so so good! Dessert .. who doesn't have room for dessert!?Banana Bread pudding with Mac Nuts, served with vanilla ice cream . Put us in a coma! It's that good. Our waitress gave us very good service.. attentive to our dining experience. She was very friendly! I didn't get her name, but only know that she has been working there for a year. She helped us with some recommendations as well. So Kudos to our server! We didn't order drinks from the bar but saw a drink menu. I can't wait to go back and explore the bar menu. BTW, the menu is one of those that lights up! There is a small parking lot in the back and street parking on Waialae Ave. , so yeah.. not really a problem with parking for our party. Mahalo Cutlery for a wonderful dining experience.

Food- 5 stars Ambiance- 5 stars…read moreService- 5 stars I visited the Cutlery a couple months ago and was impressed! We walked in right around 5:30pm and got seated right away. The hostess was so accommodating. I ordered a cocktail, the Ribeye steak and Caesar's salad with fries. Everything was so divine! I totally forgot the name of the drink I ordered but they have a nice pour and felt pretty good after that one drink! The best part of my night was the Ribeye steak and knowing that my car was safe in their designated parking lot. If you go down 9th avenue and make the right turn into the second parking lot, you'll find a few spots for The Cutlery. All you have to do is inform the attendant that you are dining there.

Been here several times and keep coming back once every visit…read more The service is always immaculate. Even when we have issues with booking, the kitchen makes a mistake, or anything at all isn't perfect, the staff does an incredible job resolving the issue. The building is in a bit of a strange spot attached to a hotel, but otherwise it's a beautiful interior with lots of art, and a great ambience to it. They have a lounge area (ask for the lounge/box if you want to go there, where they have live music most nights). The food is always fantastic and high quality, with the prices to match. You get what you expect at fine dinning, and if you know what you're getting into, you'll never be disappointed and always be satisfied. Looking forward to coming back next time, although there is some question about the ownerships contract, which apparently might cause a change in the name!

Last month, I went here for dinner. Unfortunately, I didn't have a dress shirt on so they…read moregraciously borrowed a black dress shirt for me to wear. I sat at the bar and the waitstaff was really friendly. I got the caesar salad and the beef wellington as my entree. The complimentary cheese bread was warm and gooey. Delicious! The Caesar salad was on par and the beef wellington was also cooked to perfection at medium rare temperature. The accompanying baked potato was piping hot, soft and yummy with the butter, chives, and bacon crumbles and sour cream. The only thing i didn't really like was the black peppercorn sauce that came with it. It was a tad salty. Otherwise, it was a wonderful meal at this quiet, old-fashioned steakhouse.

We were in Pearl city and did a little shopping at Walmart and we got very hungry so we decided to…read moredrive around and we found this restaurant. We both ordered the ribeye steak, mashed potato, asparagus and fried rice. Both ribeye steaks were cooked to the exact doneness. The size of the ribeye steak was pretty big. Luckily I was very hungry so I finished my steak. The asparagus was very delicious and the mashed potato was very delicious too. Our server, Elijah did an excellent job answering any questions and was very attentive to what we ordered. When the meals came in. He even asked to double check the doneness of the steak by cutting it right down the middle and it was cooked to perfection. I don't remember the last time I went to a steak restaurant other than my birthday, so it's very rare to go to a restaurant and order steak. So this was a large treat to me. The restaurant had a very nice atmosphere with the lighting dim and the music very soft. This restaurant was very busy luckily we just wanted a seating for two even though they asked if we had a reservation and we didn't so we got lucky.

August 2026. I was glad to be able to get a reservation for…read moreThursday at 6 for our 20th wedding anniversary. Open table said there were no openings. It took awhile to get a parking space. The wife ordered the surf-n-turf ($73), 8oz filet mignon and a 5oz lobster tail. I prefer the ribeye, so while they couldnt substitute it out (both steaks are about $1 apart) but I was able to order the ribeye with a side lobster tail, but cost $12 more. We both got the steaks medium-rare, however it arrived closer to medium. We ordered 2 appetizers, escargot and scallops dynamite. The wife loved the escargot. The scallops presentation wise was meh. 2 butterfly scallops on shredded lettuce, however it tasted ok. The sides: Bacon Mac & Cheese ($14.50), Baked Potato ($9.50), Mashed Potatoes ($12.50), and Creamed Spinach ($13.50). The mac & cheese and creamed spinach tasted overly salty. For our anniversary, they gave us a gelato but we also ordered a Bread Pudding A La Mode ($13.50). Overall it was ok. For a Thurday night it wasnt packed but was crowded. Our server was very busy with a large table.

Whenever I passed by this place on Kapahulu, there's always a line, and line's don't lie, right?!…read moreMade reservations (highly recommended) and found street parking as they do not have a dedicated lot. Once inside, you are warmly greeted. It's a little dim inside during the day. No paper menus; you need to scan a QR code to see what you want to order. Our group ordered the teishoku set which came with the main entree, rice, oxtail broth, and 2 appetizers (we opted for tofu and eggplant). We opted for the Aburi flank steak which was very very tasty and the Aburi chicken. The chicken was a touch on the salty side, but it came with a spicy dipping sauce which was phenomenal! All the meats had the delicious smoky flavor from the grill. The oxtail broth was kinda bland. We also ordered the oxtail ramen which was also a hit. Finished off dinner with ice cream + mochi. The mochi is also grilled but know that it's not sweet mochi.

So thankful for restaurants that open late. We thankfully found street parking and this was the…read moreonly place open. How lucky for us! Customer service was terrific. Since it was late, we noticed the back of house staff help the front. Everyone was so friendly and food comes out fast. The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food was a bit too flavorful - we all agreed that everything was slightly salty. I could also say portion of some items may not match price, but I understand inflation is increasing at an alarming rate. So I'll leave money out of this. Crushed cucumbers were interesting. We couldn't decide if eating it with chopsticks or spoon was better. With chopsticks, you might not get enough sauce. But you could taste the layers of flavor. With a spoon, you get too much saltiness. The spice hits at the end. The tako karaage were a little too chewy for us. Beef tongue was so tender. A definite must order. I dont think it needs rice though. We also ordered the late night nikumiso but it didn't come with an egg, which the menu said it should. We tried handful more items but we'll be back to try the oxtail items, as it sounds like that's their specialties, but takes extra time to prepare.

Quick service, tasty food, fantastic location, and good prices…read more I enjoyed the Italian sauce topping, and will definitely be back!

(3.5 STARS) good dinner option right along the beach. Gorgeous vibes during sunset hour, especially…read moreif you can get one of the little tables by the shack. // 6 oz steak plate The menu is relatively simple. We got the signature 6 oz steak plate which comes with rice and a mixed greens salad (choice of ranch or Italian dressing). We got medium rare and it came out very juicy and tender. Flavor was good but nothing I was blown away by. The dipping sauce added a bit more depth but the steak was also good by itself too. It's a simple dish without any overly complex flavors but steak was definitely cooked well. Service was fairly fast despite the line around dinner time. Great beach side location that allows for a lovely walk afterwards!

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!

Need a great take-out meal for a great price? Ray's will not disappoint. There are a few tables,…read morebut the beauty of this place is that you're not paying for the ambiance, you're paying for delicious no frills prime rib, and if you're lucky, lobster tail too! We ordered the prime rib & 3 lobster tails special for $69.99 and fed three people (one is a smallish person). We ordered a back-up plate lunch with the smoked ham steaks that we barely touched, because we were so full. Most prices are under $30, and they have a great breakfast menu as well. Even though it was a busy day, our food came out in just a few minutes. Glad this place is still around. Can't wait to go again next time I need a cheap protein boost!

The food is always great here and plentiful. The service is friendly and with a neighborly feel. I…read moresuggest eating in as it's always better right off the stove. It's a "hole in the wall" type ambiance. But when the quality is this good for the money, ambience takes a back seat. We went on a day that missed out on the best prime rib in the state. Those days are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. And you best get there before closing cuz they run out fast! They also have the best pork chops I've ever eaten and those too run out early. We got there late on Wednesday and had the NY steak. It was a great size and tender cut with asparagus. It was excellent. We also had the chicken but was no longer crispy as we had takeout and didn't get to eat it until a couple of hours later but the flavor was good. Parking is street only so you best find a side street and park as it's busy. They deal in cash only! **** Most all plates come with a salad and rice.

It was a very nice birthday dinner. Appetizers and drinks were perfect and the steak was cooked…read moreperfectly and very tender. Was full so did not order desert but was brought out a complimentary slice of cake that after one bite could not say no to. Thank you for ending my vacation on a high note. Sorry I took pics but not at any good angles and would not do them justice.

I had a memorable birthday dinner experience at the Stripsteak Waikiki last night. All staff were…read morevery friendly and nice, plus dinner was excellent and romantic ambiance. The manager, Douglas was knowledgeable about all foods, and he served us amazing pineapple sorbet dessert at the table. I highly recommend the wonderful restaurant to everyone.

The food the service the atmosphere remind me is of a Michelin star restaurant!!!…read more If you are in Waikiki run past Ruth Chris this place is worth the wait

Came back to one of the best steak houses I can find on the island. Decided this trip to go with…read morethe filet and it did not disappoint like the rest so far. Tender cut with a fork all the way through shows the quality of beef you get here. Atmosphere is always great and inviting and warm. Great variety selections of types and age beef that's worth every penny. Love coming here each and every time

It was a little overdone for my liking was a nice meal. Would repeat. Wait was long and system for…read morekeeping track of the wait list was malfunctioning or they were intentionally pushing me down on the list. Service was excellent. Shout out to Andy for the excellent service. Live music was a nice touch.

Food was decent, but the main issue which ruined our experience was that the server was hassling us…read moreabout giving my wife a complimentary dessert . We spent over a $135 on our food, but he was saying that we needed to spend more money to get the dessert and he just made us feel bad. So ruined the night for my wife on her birthday really disappointed.