This is one of those places you consider giving a bad review to stop other people from going to…read more This walk up counter, order your fish on your desired medium restaurant is our local favorite in Kailua. The restaurant is very clean, offers plenty of seating, and the food is served relatively quickly. You cannot go wrong. The salad, the plate, the tacos, the burger are all very good and extremely fresh.

Great place for fish, and first time at the Kailua location. Way less busy than Waiks obviously,…read morewhich is nice. Nice patio for outdoor seating as well and plenty of indoor as well. Service is mostly them bringing the food and you self service drinks and exiting with your dishes into a bin. Not too bad at all. The food is pretty good with my favorite being the Ono sandwich. Make sure you get some extra tartar sauce at the self serve dispenser. They serve alcohol and have a small bar if you partake. Overall great place to have lunch or dinner. I'll surely visit over and over.

~ Get the Poke ~ The…read morebest poke I've had! So flavorful and I love the sea asparagus they add in. Fast service. Has a small parking lot. More of a to-go experience

Saw nice reviews on Yelp and was nearby post beach. It's convenient, delicious, fresh and have so…read moremany choices to choose from. The ice teas are also very delicious and not too sweet. I love the plain pokes like salmon and hamachi and added the citrus ponzu sauce. But the crowd favorite and spicy tobiko is also very scrumptious so I will say you won't go wrong with any of the choices. I like the fresh vegetables that is mixed in with their poke. The staff are friendly and the prices comes to around $40 for one small and one large bowl with an ice tea. The shop is very cozy and very island vibes with chickens outside if you decide to eat there. Will go back again!

Their garlic chicken is my go-to when I dont feel like cooking. Consistently so so good…read more Love the fact that they actually stay open until their posted closing time, unlike soooo many other Kailua spots. V is my favorite server. I always look forward to her smile.

Don't let the Grinch vibes fool you (see pic) -- Uahi Grill still delivers where it counts. Service…read morewas friendly and the menu has so many good options it's hard to narrow it down. If you know what to order, go for the Triple Surf Combo: garlic shrimp, furikake salmon, and poke. Solid choices all around. The cranberry duck with mashed potatoes was a special and ended up being a good call. Butterfish was good, and while the ahi katsu was tasty, it was a bit on the dry side for me. You get two sides, and it seems most people go with a starch and a veggie -- easy way to customize your plate. You can also upgrade your sides, which opens up even more options. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and there's plenty of paid parking nearby. Overall, a good spot if you want variety and value.

Banyan Crafts Kitchen and Lounge was a beautiful restaurant with life-like banyan trees in the…read moremiddle of the two dinning areas. Beautiful decor of imitation plants that even the bathrooms were beautiful especially the women's bathroom by the kitchen. Even the Men's bathrooms were decorated. It's something you should see! You wouldn't even think there's a place like this in Kailua. There were a few steps to the door of the restaurant but as we exit the waitress let my mom through the back which had no stairs but a ramp leading to the side parking along the restaurant right side, since she was using a walker. I first came with my friend for dinner and I came with my mom for brunch after her dentist appointment, because I wanted to show her what became of the beloved Four Star Chop Suey decades ago. Brunch menu was not the usual breakfast items that we were used to, but I ordered what I thought she would like best. We had Breakfast Hash with potatoes, sausage, cheese, eggs, bell peppers but the sauce was a little spicy for mom. There were ingredients in the sauce which maybe was too much for mom. Citrus mint fruit salad, and Southern Chicken Biscuit and Gravy. The gravy was different.fitness good but, I preferred the dinner selection when I came with a friend who traveled all the way from Kapolei for some shared dishes and appetizers. She really liked it and it was flavorful and unique. We had the following dishes: Local Braised Oxtail Patatas Bravas Seared Poke nachos Seasonal Hummus Deconstructed Baklava Cheesecake Hiusemade breads Citrus mint fruit salad I would order everything again! The Oxtail was flavorful and delicious, The homemade breads were so warm and fresh. The breads were served with the seasonal hummus, and I love the citrus mint dressing on the fruits! So refreshing! Night time was busy and we didn't have reservations, so we were lucky we didn't have those high top table and chairs . Best to have reservations for dinner. Weekends have night entertainment in the bigger dining area. We came earlier, but as the night went on, it got busier and our waitress was also assisting other customers in the other room, so we were missed . Service could have been better. Not too many of my townie friends had made it to this side but it's a nice place to dine at to experience their food and beautiful ambiance! There were a few side parking stalls along the right wall of the restaurant, otherwise you would need to find street parking. There's a nearby 24 hour municipal parking lot and it's still a quarter of 20 minutes. This restaurant is not in the main Kailua town area. If you haven't been to Kailua, Kailua is a nice town to try all these different restaurants. You be surprised and pleased. They are closed on Monday & Tuesday. Brunch is on weekends from 9 am to 1 pm. Otherwise they open from Wednesday thru Sunday from 4pm to closing at 9pm and on Friday & Saturday nights they are opened til 11pm.

We decided to try this place out for valentines dinner. This was our first time and I was excited…read moreas I heard good things. The setting: I really like the vibe they went with for valentines and the decor, I like the lowlight setting as well. The banyan tree decor in the middle of the restaurant was a nice touch. Service: our host and our waiter were awesome, very pleasant and helpful. The food: it was a fixed menu due to Valentine's Day, I guess I did not see that when I booked the reservations or it was listen on the open table app. I wish I had known because I wanted to try other dishes. Anyways.. we got to each choose an appetizer so we got the coconut shrimp which omgggg really good, that sauce was a perfect touch, the shrimp was nicely crispy. We also got the beef tataki which was another fav I must say. The main entrees was ok, I only say this because we got the lamb and fish. The lamb came with 4 pieces but 2 were cooked good and the other 2 seemed like it could have been cooked a little longer. The fish to me was also over done and a little touch and hard. I will go back because I do wanna try other things on their menu. Overall we still made it a great night and will come back again.

My old review is still accurate w/a few caveats: Hands down…read morebest Prime Rib on island, best atmosphere, best 'hidden' restaurant, kinda hard to find;) My old review still stands although it's even pricier now:( INFLATION. but you get great food, so for something special--grads, b-days, anniversaries...WORTH IT. Aloha

The service was standout, I feel bad that I do not remember her name as she went above and beyond…read morein her service. We went for dinner after Kualoa Ranch, on our way back to Honolulu. They do have a large parking lot. They don't do reservations. But this is less of a problem here then other places. We were not lucky with the weather, if it was good, the ground are beautiful gardens. They do have one of the best waiting areas I've ever seen, as well as a bar area, to wait in, so you are not hovering over others as they eat. You can also order drinks and apps in the area. Their mango margarita was standout, "it tastes just like a mango!" The restaurant appears to be arranged so that most tables have some of a view of their open patio. Even with the rain, it was lovely, and they lit touches as it grew dark. The menu is the right size, I think a more focused menu lends to better food. We had difficulty deciding as everything sounded great. We started with their poke, very good, and nicely presented. I had the grilled fish, which was great, and my friends had two very different steaks. One got the prime rib, and it was on theme for our dinosaur tour at the ranch. It arrived as big as her head, all three of us could have enjoyed it. Great experience and I hope to return without the side of rain.

If Kalapawai Markets were a video game, this one would be the final boss. Between the food, wine,…read moreand small, cozy feel of the restaurant, my health bar - measured by my wallet - rarely wins. Tonight we had the steak special, seafood special, fish special. All were cooked to perfection. The super Tuscan wine was the perfect full bodied, dry pair to the meal. When I am able to recharge my health bar, I know where I'll be heading.

This ended up being one of my favorite finds while visiting. I stumbled across it by accident and…read morewas so glad I did. The space is a bit small and parking can be a little tricky, but it is absolutely worth it. There is a charming outdoor dining area in the back surrounded by flowers that made the experience feel even more special. The food was full of flavor. I ordered the chicken plate and especially loved the kimchi and pickled vegetables. Everything was fresh and the portion was perfect for lunch. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole visit even better. I would definitely recommend stopping in if you happen to come across this spot.

The food was okay and the server was lacking of cues of seeing empty glasses of wine, martini and…read morewater. unfortunately the music that was schedule never happened. disappointment.

Ok after eating at Koa Pancake House fo breakfast I wasn't too hungry. I shared the poke nachos…read morewith wifey. Our friend got the furikake ahi with salad. Of course as soon as I started scarfing the poke... ohh brahhh!! I no can stop when I got goin. Had too much teri sauce fo my taste... too sweet fo me. Don't get me wrong, I love sweets. I jus wasn't wanting it with my poke. We also got the cheescake & da buggah was ono!! I totally killed it! Also had block ahi in the fridge if you like take home. This is all the way out by K-Bay & near Aikahi Shopping Center. Cute lil place by the canal/stream in Kailua. The parking lot is shared with the business building next door. The waitress was pretty good. A hui hou

I've eaten at places with $200 plates of steak and Michelin star locations when I was in the…read moremainland, and have often been disappointed. Being in the food industry for many years I believe good food doesn't have to cost that much, and I'd leave most fancy places hungry cause they give you small portions (I'm 6'6. A big dude who loves to eat). While this place is on the pricier end for my taste, I do think it's completely worth it. We ended up here for our anniversary and I think this spot is great for special occasions. It's an intimate atmosphere with live jazz music, the bartender Clark was very knowledgeable about drink recipes, the food was delicious, and the service was amazing. This place was an experience. Not just getting served expensive food. We probably spent $400 that night for 2 people, but thats what you would spend at a nice steak house anyways. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you haven't already.

My experience here started rough but it really did get better through the night, and the food was…read morethe saving grace. The bad: we received our "pass phrase" to get in for our reservation, but when we arrived at the telephone door they just asked for our name...defeating the point of a speakeasy experience. Then the waitress had us stand in a very crammed and busy walkway in the pub for 10/15 minutes only to tell us they had no tables available and that we have to sit at the bar (the barstools had no backs and were uncomfortable). It was very loud and small in the actual restaurant, and as they bussed all the other tables dirty plates they were staging them right in front of us at the bar? Not really what I want to look at all night if I'm paying over 130+ per person. Fortunately someone was a no show and they moved us to a table. I recommend stating you want a table when making reservations. The food: our food came out really fast and most of it was top tier and delicious in every way possible! Although, I did not care for the crab and artichoke dip. The crab was shredded and could easily be replicated with canned crab. If it were lump crab/chunky and bigger pieces of artichoke it would be way better in my opinion. The charred octopus was good but one tentacle was very rubbery while the other was soft and cooked well, I wouldn't get this again. The Yacht: hands down the best seafood tower I have ever tried. The seafood was bursting with flavor and most surprisingly it was grilled. The meat was still warm but placed on top of a bed of ice. The variety of lobsters, crab, shrimp, and the oysters were phenomenal. The mignonette and melted butter were perfect. Dutch Veal Chop: possibly the best piece of meat I've eaten in a very long time! The veal charred to perfection and the meat was so tender. The flavors were on point. Desserts: we tried the creme brûlée and butter cake. Again, I think this is my favorite crème brûlée! The flavor, texture and toppings were perfect. The butter cake was warm and melt in your mouth. Gaslamp is very expensive. If you come here knowing it's tucked in the back of a very crammed dive bar, and the actual restaurant it self is tavern-like and you probably can't see half the food you're eating you'll be fine lol. Oh yes, there was also a fire dancer on top of the bar in the middle of our meal, which was pretty cool!

No frills easy eats close to the main highway…read more Went for a late lunch - they have parking on the lot. Ordered some poke and fries and ate there. There's a few indoor benches to eat at. Poke was good and the fries were pretty decent also. Would come back if feeling for poke around the area!

Food: Chicken was not that good. But of course, it is seafood based. Poke was the most delicious…read morepoke my husband's ever had. Pretty expensive. Service: It's okay. They were friendly. Ambiance: Deli like. Very clean.

One of the best places on the island. Wait service is personable and the food is delicious.read more

Good quality place for brunch. Drove all the way from town for Easy Que. There's a parking lot next…read moreto the restaurant. They have indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant looks clean and cozy. Service was good and efficient. 2 meat plate: Must order especially their pork belly, they're melting in my mouth. Extremely tender and juicy. Huli Huli Chicken: meat was very tender and juicy as well. I will definitely come back again and try their other dishes.