From the moment we were seated, Anakin provided outstanding hospitality. He greeted us with a…read moresmile, explained the menu thoroughly, and helped us choose a fantastic Cabernet to pair with our steaks. The dry-aged ribeye was one of the best I've ever had--perfectly seasoned with an incredible crust and tender center. The sides and dessert were just as impressive. Anakin's attention to detail and genuine care made us feel like valued guests instead of just another table. It's rare to receive service this good these days. Highly recommend this steakhouse, and if you have the chance, ask for Anakin! Five-star service all around, and we'll absolutely be back.

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!

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.

Little Joe's steakhouse is conveniently located on Nimitz Highway across from City Mill…read more We went to this location several times and enjoy the food and service. This visit we came for a late Father's Day celebration. Of course we all ordered steak since this is a steakhouse! We made reservations and we're probably seated at 5 PM. Since we were here early, restaurant was not very crowded at that time, but did fill up pretty good while we were there. One thing that I don't like about Little Joe's steakhouse is that they have the music playing very loudly that it makes it difficult to have conversations over dinner and even give your order to your server. We ordered the filet mignon, ribeye steak, chicken tenders and had sides of potatoes au gratin, sautéed mushrooms, grilled asparagus, fried rice with steak, and garlic fries. The food is consistently good, but I was disappointed in my steak as I ordered the ribeye to be cooked medium, but the steak I received was well done. It was still tasty, but definitely overcooked. My dad ordered the filet mignon medium but it came back rare. This surprised me, because in the past, they've cooked their steaks consistently to order, but cooking a good steak to well done is a definite, no no. Our server, however, was excellent, prompt and very polite. Ambience 3 stars Food 3.5 stars Service 4 stars

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!

Great menu with a lot of unique touches! The service is as outstanding and the food was amazing!…read moreLoved the swordfish and the watermelon salad. Highly recommend!!

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.

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.

Our experience was absolutely spectacular! The staff and especially our server, Nick, were all…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and inviting on a special birthday celebration. Even from the first greeting, Nick made us feel like natural and expected VIPs by doing a lovely tour of the menu, and being ready for any questions or confusion we could've had. All of his recommendations were excellent, and his grasp of tableside presentations and service was truly top-notch! In addition, the rest of the staff - including the very approachable GM Doug - seamlessly jumped in to assist in service whenever needed, even though they were all each very busy. Since I'd put so much preparation into making my girlfriend's birthday trip feel special, I was really anxious - and holy s*** did you guys deliver! Thank you to all the staff for an unforgettable experience, and really hitting the high note on our entire vacation in Hawaii! Must tries: Ahi Tuna Rolls and the Hot-Stone A5 Wagyu (appetizers), Hot Shellfish Platter (Entree) and (omg) the Pineapple Foster.

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