Huge portions and fast, friendly service! We stopped by for dessert after eating lunch at Sushi Bay…read morenext door. The shop is a relatively small hole in the wall with plenty of benches outside for eating. We ordered the Shimazu Special which was big enough for two to share. Will definitely return to try the other shaved ice specials.

I would say this was a decent place to get shave ice but with the competition now days across the…read morewhole island it was pretty mediocre. The store itself was very small but conveniently located next to sushi bay which we ended up going to afterwards. The prices were fair, I just prefer Matsumotos or Waiola shave ice.

Listen, this place might be worth the ticket from Nor Cal just to smite the neurons with their…read moremedicinal roasts. Busy at 1030 on a Wednesday? Absolutely. Locals and non-locals seem to agree that Island Vintage Coffee's beverages are like imbibing a bit of the ocean view - perfect, warm, a little on the sweet side of life. And if the fluffy art in your latte reminds you of the sleepy clouds on the horizon, don't forget the macadamia, cinnamon, and local honey that's a little further in. Local done well, just don't expect Starbucks efficiency or a window of plastic bag pastries. Fie to that though! A bit of Hawaii in your cup and on your fork, expect a leisurely haunt you'll return to, like the few finches I see making their way inside through the open air space.

I've come here quite a few times and it's always a reliable spot. Great Wi-Fi, lots of seating, and…read morea good selection of food, coffee, wine, and grab-and-go items. Even when it's busy, service is usually quick and efficient. It's also super convenient to get to, which makes it a great place to meet friends, get some work done, or just hang out for a bit. Definitely one of my favorite Island Vintage locations!

This place was just what we needed right after the Pink Pillbox hike! It's so close and the shave…read moreice and ice cream were absolutely delicious. The guy working was the owner's son helping out, and he was so nice and friendly! Great hidden gem.

Located a few blocks from the Maili Pillbox hike in a quaint neighborhood…read more This small store sells food, drinks, household goods AND the best shaved ice on the West side. Outdoor seating and a beautiful mural for your pics.

Walked into this shop and greeted right away. The guys were very friendly. I had a question…read moreregarding the drink I was about to order. He answered my question very politely. The drink I ordered was called Monster Smoothie. It was received like the advertised picture. The drink was delicious and satisfying. The shop is very clean and well-lit. There's alot of parking too.

There were two hairs found in my daughters drink. This is the only boba place I come to on island,…read moreI've been coming here for years so to find this was so disappointing. My daughter finished half her drink before I noticed. We purchased three drinks total and I already finished mine so I'm not sure if I swallowed any. The workers are always great and so kind, always accommodating. I called them to let them know and they stated I could return for my refund which I haven't yet Place is always clean, they took the chairs out since Covid but haven't put it back which would be nice Unfortunately because the hairs I won't be returning, also my daughter is four so I'm upset and disgusted because of that.

Been wanting to try this spot ever since I heard it opened last year. Definitely the spot to visit…read morewhen you're in need of a sweet treat after walking around the mall. Located near Old Navy across from Johnny Rockets. The store was very clean and vibrant. I ordered the Coffee Craz snow ice and hubbs ordered a Thai Tea Float. If you're a coffee lover, the Coffee Craz is perfect for you. The snow ice was drenched in rich coffee flavor covered with condensed milk with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. The vanilla ice cream wasn't just plain vanilla either; it was a special deluxe flavor that I can't quite describe. All I can say is it went so perfectly with all the flavors combined. Service was quick and friendly. So glad I found a snow ice spot close to home, will definitely be returning again!

We came here for some dessert while at Kamakanalii Mall. The staff was friendly and the store was…read moreclean and inviting. There were cute decorations especially for Halloween time. My boys got an ube ice cream to share and they loved it. We'll definitely be back to try some of their dessert shave ice bowls. Happy eating!

Not bad at all. I got the shave ice with the rainbow flavors. It was perfectly sweet without…read morefeeling like you'll get diabetes. The shave ice is soft yet has a good crunch to it. I also ask for vanilla ice cream on mine but I feel they use low-quality ice cream as I barely tasted the vanilla on mine. The ice cream visually looked crystallized as well like it was thawed below temp and refreezed causing the separation of water and the ice cream ingredients. I'll try them once more later because I really like that this is close to home.

Ewa Seed Company is such a great local spot, and their shave ice is seriously amazing! It's super…read moresoft and fluffy, just how real Hawaiian shave ice should be, and they have a great variety of flavors to choose from. You can really taste the difference in quality compared to other places--it's refreshing, flavorful, and perfect on a hot day. I love that it's a local business. You can feel the pride and care they put into what they do, and it's always nice to support a place that gives back to the community in its own way. The service is friendly, fast, and welcoming. The staff is always helpful and makes the experience even better with their positive attitude. If you're in the area and craving some tasty shave ice, definitely stop by Ewa Seed Company. Great flavors, great people, and a true local gem!

STUNNING sunset views with a beautiful dinner and drinks. This is honestly one of my highlights of…read moreour Oahu trip since the vibes here are so peaceful and resort pleasant. Pre-fixe dinner was worth it with a four-course menu. I wasn't able to get a reservation since fully booked so we did a walk in and was able to get seated at 5:30pm, right in time for 6:30pm sunset. The four course menu had a bunch of items to choose from. Since it was my husband and I we both ordered different things to try it all. Some things were exceptional and others I wish I hadn't ordered like kabocha squash soup was super weird. Here's what we chose and what I recommend. Drinks: - Fourth Lagoon Cocktail: raspberry rosewater paired with elderflower liqueur was good, just wish it had a pretty flower with it! - non alcoholic lychee something drink was delicious Starters: - KABOCHA SQUASH SOUP - weird with shrimp body on top would not get again - VENISON TARTARE - yummy simple Appetizers: - AHI* - poke super good - HE'E - octopus with risotto was mushy and boring would not get again - PORK BELLY - should've got this after hearing neighbors saying how good and easily sliced it was like butter Entrees: - LOBSTER TAIL - OMG so good with gnocchi - "PANIOLO" WAGYU FILET* - steak is always a great option and delicious Dessert: - CITRUS BAR (Liliko'i Ganache | White Chocolate + Pistachio Crunch | Kalamansi Curd | Ginger Snap Tuile) had a little Mickey head design was SO GOOD - CHOCOLATE MOUSSE - really good too, no Mickey design sadly

We made reservations at Ama Ama Restaurant because we were staying at the Aulani Resort and Ama Ama…read morehad such good reviews. When we checked in, they were very hospitable and took a complimentary photo near the front kiosk. We waited momentarily and were seated in a both. There were overhead fans above us and we noticed there were gnats peppering our table. The gnats continued to engulf the table making it look like a Dalmatian and this triggered my daughter with high stress and anxiety. We hadn't ordered drinks or food yet. I went back to the hostess and said that we would like to be relocated to a table toward the outer side of the restaurant and away from the fans that were blowing gnats on the table. They apologized for the recent bug infestation and I got a text from my wife saying that the server was in the process of moving us to another table. I had a hard time believing that the staff noticed this issue and didn't rectify it without me having to say that it was problematic. Then after we moved, it was another 15 minutes before a server asked for our drink order. It was simple, three iced teas and an apple juice. My daughter got her juice but the iced tea didn't come for another 15 minutes. We were 50 minutes into being seated and we hadn't ordered food so I had to go back to the hostess and ask for the manager. The menu here is prix fixe at $140 for a four course meal and this is not including a kids meal for my daughter and drinks. I told the manger that I thought the service here was unacceptable and that we hadn't ordered our food or got our drinks almost an hour into service. He was apologetic and immediately met with the servers in the kitchen. We finally got our iced teas and the server said they were "special" and it was pineapple juice added to them, like a tropical Arnold Palmer. Here's a suggestion, please don't add stuff to our drinks. I know he was trying to be polite, but it was not very good. So our orders were taken almost an hour after being seated. At least there were no bugs where we were seated. My daughter was itchy and wouldn't stop scratching after the bug attack from our initial seating. I left and went to the Aulani amenities store inside the lobby of the hotel and returned with Benadryl. At this point my daughter just wanted to go back to the room and was exhausted. I too was a little disappointed at the overall night. I was celebrating my birthday and retirement, and this was not the special dinner I was expecting. When I got back to the hotel room, my wife texted that they were getting the meal "to go" and heading on their way back. Our server had mentioned that they were going to provide 2 of our meals gratis and I wanted to make sure my wife knew this. She said they didn't charge for the meal at all. I think the restaurant was worried about my daughter having a medical issue and asked if we needed help. I feel like the restaurant had observed our continual dismay and noted things they observed but took no active action to resolve along the way. For a high end restaurant, customer service is as important if not more important than the food. By the way, my wife brought back our food to the hotel room and it was less than stellar. The portions were scant, the scallops undercooked, and the catch of the day which was Hawaiian Ono caught locally was overcooked and dry. So service aside, the food was not particularly spectacular. I hope Yelpers pay attention to my review and really think twice about eating here. Just because it's inside the Aulani Resort, it doesn't mean that it's good. Dinner tonight was an epic failure. Even if they didn't charge us, it was an unpleasant experience not worth repeating. I have not included any photos in my review due to my utter dismay.

My wife and I traveled to Hawaii for our honeymoon. This is where we ate the first night and boy…read moredid we start off with a bang. My wife and I are already fans of Michael Mina, having eaten at several of his other restaurants, one of my favorites being Bourbon Steak in Nashville. Everything here was a wonderful. Great service with delicious food and drink. Also the view of the beach was an amazing way to start our honeymoon. We ordered the small seafood tower to start. For our meals we both enjoyed a seafood entree. My Ahi was cooked to perfection. Obviously since this is a Michael Mina restaurant it wasn't inexpensive, but I believe the service and quality of food we got was 100% worth it. If we ever find ourselves in Ko Olina again, you can be sure we will be eating here again.

1st time dining here. Stayed at the tele for PMAH Memorial Day Weekend conference. Hotel was…read moreexcellent and Mina's Fish House was equally amazing. Ambiance - Check Service - Check Food - Check Drinks - Check Deserts - Check Well this restaurant checks all the boxes for me. We tried a variety on the menu: Smoked Marlin dipi w/chips Octopus Peppers Crusted Curry Ahi Night special - swordfish Cocktail drinks - served right. Not watered down and tasted excellent. I'd like to give a shoutout to Mary, our gracious server for the night. Excellent service. Actually beyond 5 stars. My wife read about the furikake Ice cream and wanted to order it but it was actually from another restaurant on the hotel. Nonetheless, Mary went out of way to serve it to us. It was very good BTW. To those who do not know furikake, just give this a try. You'll like it. We'll be back for the steak!!! Thank you for an excellent experience.