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Plaza Cafe

3.9 (47 reviews)
Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 AM

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Casual
Quiet
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Melba H.

We had a wonderful experience here. Good food and great service! Ramon was our server and he did an excellent job. He never let our drinks get empty. He was also very attentive to our needs. I had the huli huli chicken with smashed potatoes, and it was delicious! My family really enjoyed their food as well. I would definitely recommend giving it a try.

Callie J.

Nestled in the Plaza hotel is this cute quaint restaurant. This is a hidden gem as no long wait lines on a Sunday morning. Service was quick and attentive as everyone here seemed to like their jobs and understand the service industry. As for the food, it was served hot and tasty. We'll be back with the family..

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Lori W.

Yumm once again a nice tasty dinner in a relaxed and convenient place after a lonnng flight! The friendliest staff (especially Michael) made coming here perfect! Eat the rib eye and bread pudding!!!

Marcy U.

Although I gave this restaurant five stars, I wouldn't say you should bring a date here. First off, the setting is very basic. It has to be, because, according to management, they have a contract with the military, which means that it is overrun with little ones, and when I say overrun, I mean it literally. The waitstaff seem to take it all in stride, and are very accommodating of the children, as is the menu, with lots to offer as far as kids palates go. There is a fair and varied amount of selections, which should please most diners. I decided on the Grilled Chicken Alfredo, and was extremely surprised and pleased by how tasty it was. The serving was large, perfectly cooked al dente pasta, sauce and chicken, very flavorful. The dish comes with a basic slice of garlic bread, (very much appreciated to sop up the delicious sauce) and freshly grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling. My husband ordered the dry (no gravy) Pork Chops, which, according to him, were very juicy, tender and delicious. As for alcohol, a small selection of beer and wine are available, but no hards or mixed drinks. Lastly, may I add, our server Sharron, who said she was over 70 years old, moved around like a twenty-something, checked on us continuously, told us interesting anecdotes, and was observed joyfully interacting with the many families in her section, and was probably the best part of our dining experience. This marvelous woman should give lessons in service. Please ask for her section if you ever dine here. She alone is worth five stars.

The Huli Huli Chicken was Ono!!!
Divina V.

I had the Ribeye Steak which was cooked exactly the way I like it, just needed a little more flavor. The sides were in different bowls, but put onto 1 plate with the steak knife on it. For the price of the entire meal, the presentation could have been better. We were given the check prior to being asked if we wanted dessert. I love dessert, too bad I can't comment on that. Place is clean although it had a cafeteria type of feeling. This place is worth a try if you want to go to somewhere that's not crowded. Menu has a lot of variety.

My awesome shrimp scampi!  Soooo good!
Sydette H.

We were pleasantly surprised at how nice and modern this restaurant was and how good the food was! I ordered shrimp scampi, my husband had a huli huli chicken sandwich and my daughter had a kids cheese pizza, we also shared the guava cake for dessert. Everything we had was awesome! Our server Sharon made sure we understood the menu and told us the catch of the day. Our food came out quick and Sharon checked on us every so often to see if we needed anything. We highly recommend if you are looking for a good place to eat in the airport area, to check out the Plaza Cafe!

Papaya bowl
Kenneth J.

The restaurant is found in a hotel lobby. Nice, clean and reasonably priced considering hotel in Hawaii. I had the papaya bowl. The bowl was decent. The fruit was fresh, the presentation pretty and the amount sufficient. What threw me off is how they set the bowl up. There was two pieces of papaya placed on top of some granola and some yogurt inside the papaya. The problem here is at first I thought that the yogurt was plain and needed some honey drizzled over it to compliment the yogurt. Then I realized that there was a lot more granola at the bottom of the papaya once I finished it. Maybe next time put it on top of the yogurt. Just a thought.

Huli Huli chicken was "Ono", just wished it was hot from the pan...
Joann V.

This restaurant would be a great place to go if you want a clean, quiet and a menu that has a variety. I was very impress with how clean and open it was. The lady that sat us down was very nice. I would have loved it if she introduced herself, but she sat us down and left so quickly. Our waitress came, greeted us with a menu. I love connecting with people, so I love it when I get to meet or know my waitress/waiter before I meet the menu. Friday night was not busy at all which was great, don't need to deal with crowd. We ordered mozzarella sticks and bruschetta as an appetizer. It was served pretty fast! The presentation was great, I was excited to taste them. The mozzarella sticks was very tasty as well as the bruschetta, which was tastier than Paesano. But as slow as it was that night, I expected my food to be served hot, specially the sticks. It was warm as if it was heated up in the microwave and served. For the main dish, I ordered the Huli Huli chicken. It was suggested by our server Techi (after struggling to read her name tag). She was very pleasant! It was presented very nicely and looked "Ono".. It was very "Ono", just wished it wasn't too dry and wished it was hot. Again, i have a feeling it was warned in the microwave, it didn't have a fresh taste. When the sides was served it was a different story. Three sides in different bowls were place in a plate not big enough to hold it. Hence it looked messy and lazy. And the knives were place in between the three bowls. My sister ordered the steak. They give you a pretty good size rib-eye. It was cooked the way she wanted it, just wished it had more taste. Makes me wonder if the cook even tasted his own cooking. Now the dessert! I can't say anything because none was offered until we asked for a dessert menu. The problem was, she already gave us our check...bummers! There is always room for dessert! Now the overall comfort. It was clean and quiet, which was perfect. I would have love it even more if it had a little more warmth to the place. Something that makes me want to come back and stay longer. Feels like there is a total disconnect with the employees and the restaurant. There is no love, no sense of pride and joy. I didn't see or felt that, the warmth you have for the place you work at. It felt more like an oversized employee cafeteria. Their menu has allot of variety which is a plus, but the execution in presenting the menu to the finish product doesn't do justice to their menu. Would I go back? Not anytime soon unless they can give me my mozzarella sticks and Huli Huli chicken hot from the pan and not warmed from the microwave.

Eating breakfast with my crazy cool mini me!!!
Christina M.

We love coming here the service is Excellent!!! The food is good too!!! The Salmon this past weekend was Ono delicious!!!! And the Clam Chowder off the chain!!! Loved it!!!

Furikake Salmon
Nicole N.

The food is really good. A little on the pricey side but what restaurant isn't? The waiters are really nice, especially my waiter James. The salmon was very delicious and the appetizer was tasty. Definitely recommend this place

Simply well done burger. Came out BURNED AND TASTE BITTER. the same goes with french fries
Kristiana H.

Food is ok (sometimes), overpriced. Rude employees. They made orders wrong, don't know the terms of food, which is weird for a hotel rest. Ordered fried eggs, turn out sunny side up w/runny yolks. Ordered mashed potatoes, came out baked potatoes. No apologies, no offer to fix. Defend themselves hard we had to show our receipts for to show what we ordered. The waiter (always the same one) blamed the kitchen staff and i ended up had to argue with them Complain to assistant manager? He is so calm, nodded a lot but mostly don't care, side on the employees. Ordered chicken tenders had to wait 30 min, not busy hrs, only 8 guests in rest. Suffered a lot for as military family stayed for months with this kind of restaurant's service.

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We went twice to give them a second chance. Service is awful. Food is terrible. Don't waste your money.

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Basic breakfast. Coffee was undrinkable I couldn't trade my toast for hash browns. I'll never come back

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Good basic breakfast, had pancakes, fruit plate and omelett. Nice waiter. A bit boring interior decor.

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Try the sweet potato fries, yum. Great place to get a bite before catching your flight. Nice friendly staff.

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Fete

4.4
(1.4k reviews)
3.7 mi
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My mom's friend recommended Fete and it was the best meal we had on our trip! I made a reservation…read moreon Open Table and we were seated as soon as we checked in. Our waitress, Alyssa (sp?), was terrific - friendly, energetic, and gave great recommendations. When Alyssa came to take our drink orders, I asked if the mai tai could be made on the sweeter said. She said it couldn't but gave me other recommendations when I asked for drinks that are on the sweeter side. One of those drinks was the meringue di cerdo, which is a drink version of lemon meringue pie (my fave!) and it was perfectly lemony and more on the sweeter side. My mom got an elderflower drink, which she said was just ok. I got the Cioppino and quinoa cakes. The cioppino had a rich seafood flavor that I haven't seen in other versions of the dish I've tried. It came with toast with romanesco sauce. The sauce had a kick without being overly spicy. The quinoa cakes had a similar taste and texture to falafel and were topped with avocado. They were delicious but a little bit on the heavy side. My mom got the beet salad and the cavatappi with sausage, both of which were specials. Though I didn't try the pasta, I did try some of the beet salad. Beets were cooked well. We loved the crispy shallots. We were full so no room for dessert! Only downside was the noise as we were first seated but it seemed to quiet down during our time at Fete. Would recommend/return!

It was our first time dining here last night (7/11) and what a gem of a restaurant! Chris was our…read moreserver and let us know the specials of the day. He described everything with such care that it was hard not to order everything! I'd highly recommend a reservation as there was not an empty table the entire two hours we were there. The restaurant is on the smaller side so it can get quite loud but our table had great conversations and a overall lovely time. Appetizer: We ordered the konpachi hush puppies (apologies, they had a nicer name but this is how they were described to us) and they were delicious! I'm not a lover of fish, but these were so flavorful and the sauce paired perfectly with it. Drinks: I had the meringue di cedri to drink and it was akin to a lemon drop (10/10) it was sippable and lasted my whole meal. Husband had the Hana Koa Rice Breaker, which is one of his favorites as its smooth and pairs well with honestly anything. Entree: You will be missing out if you don't get the lemon risotto. I ordered it with the prosciutto and it may be one of the best meals I've had in Hawaii. The zucchini is done two ways in it: diced to be mixed in with the risotto and thinly sliced and grilled on top of the risotto. The panko crumbs on top really solidified the plate for me as top tier as risotto can get to be boring to eat after a few bites as they can lack texture, but not this risotto! Every bite was a journey and it was a very filling meal. My husband ordered the Korean steak and said it was better than some of the local steakhouses we had gone to. Our friend ordered the spaghetti carbonara and enjoyed it as well. Dessert: We were encouraged to try the Rocky Road ice cream and decided it was a must have when you visit. It was creamy, rich and delectable. We also opted to try the dessert special of the evening which was a Lilikoi cheesecake with a chocolate mousse. The cheesecake had a sour tang to it and the chocolate mousse partner with it to balance it out so it wasn't overly sweet. We loved it and I know in a few days we'll be craving this meal all over again!

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Livestock Tavern

4.2
(1.2k reviews)
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Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

Ordered several different things and shared it with my husband. The blue crabcakes were tasty, the…read morescallop and mushroom risotto was just okay and a bit on the watery side and didn't have that much risotto. I am not accustomed to risotto being watery. The smoked octopus was sliced in pieces that were too thick and a little too chewy and the andouille sausage and black pepper overpowered the dish. Ordered the bourbon and bone marrow mostly for the presentation. It was WAAAY too rich and needed more bread to go with it. They should've served it with bread that wasn't buttered because the buttered bread even though tasty by itself was just too rich in combination with all of that bone marrow. The dish needed more balance. The ice cream sundae was unremarkable. Would have preferred it served with a choice of hot fudge or the caramel drizzle and since it was plain vanilla ice cream they could've drizzled a lot more caramel over it. The waitress did bring us more nuts when we asked, but they were busy at the time and she was the only server so it took her a while to get to us, and the ice cream was pretty melted by the time she delivered. We got there when they opened at 5 PM and they had two servers at that time. The place wasn't busy so it seemed like they had enough help for the amount of tables that were being seated. An hour and a half later, though, one server was missing (possibly taking a lunch break) and the only server remaining at several big parties to take care of which slowed down her responsiveness to the other smaller tables like ours. The music playing in the background seemed to fit the environment and was pleasant to listen to. It's a pretty casual atmosphere. The prices for what you get are a bit on the high end. Probably wouldn't go back unless someone else is paying. We didn't feel too bad this time because we had a gift certificate which covered most of our bill. Maybe we were choosing all the wrong items and should have just stuck to ordering meat dishes, which they might be better at making (with a name like Livestock). You'll have to check this place out yourself and see if they do a better job with meat and if the prices for those dishes are more reasonable. I gave this place four stars instead of three because the servers were friendly, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the food was mostly okay (tasty enough and filling).

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Smith & Kings

4.1
(667 reviews)
3.6 mi
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My favorite go to ! I'm here at least 4 times a month! I enjoy every thing as a picky eater and so…read moreis my son the drinks are amazing and the environment is very family friendly! The staff/employees are amazing! There's even board games to play !

Been here a couple of times when we're downtown for a show at Hawai`i theater. They're ok for what…read morethey do, in a unique older building, but unfortunately, this last time was not even up to that level of service. Waited over ten minutes to even get greeted and was not sure if this would cause us to miss happy hour. I did see one of the servers more focused on a baby in a carrier then waiting on tables. When our server finally came, different from the baby lady, we had to ask for menus but knew we needed to order a couple of HH food items cause it will take a while. They were out of Stella so settled for a Japanese Pilsner, which was surprisingly better than expected. Daughter ordered their Mac and cheese with chix. Sad to say it took a long time to get our food and had to constantly look back attempting to get our server's attention for refills of my beer and checking on when our food order would arrive. Daughter commented we should have sat at the bar. They seemed to get beverage orders much quicker and I imaging food as well. If there is a next time, sitting at the bar is the plan. Better yet, find a better place with better service.

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Local Joe

4.6
(626 reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

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Liliha Bakery

Liliha Bakery

3.7
(2.4k reviews)
3.2 mi
$$

What can't you like? Simple, delicious, ono Hawaiian food with amazing pastries!…read more Get the guava plantation iced tea and if you don't order an entree (ie garlic fried rice, kimchi fried rice, etc.) you DON'T automatically get a butter roll, but you want one. Trust me. Get their jelly to go as well (by the pastries). Kitchen messed up our order. We got kimchi fried rice instead of the garlic but it was quickly fixed! Definitely get SPAM as your meat. It's quintessentially Hawai'i. For dessert, grab a coco puff or chocolate cream puff (or two, or three...) for to-go. Their other desserts are quite as exciting, imo. Overall, I think their breakfast is the best bet and their fried rice is also great. Huge bowls of saimin as well. Where they get iffy is lunch/dinner like fried chicken, prime rib, etc. They do make a good (and HUGE) BLT on a croissant. Can't miss this! In between East and westbound Nimitz next to Tokyo Joe's steakhouse. Parking is around all four sides of the building but can be hard to find a space during busy hours (9-11am).

It's been a while, but I picked up a friend at the airport and she took me out to lunch. I've been…read moreon the fence about Liliha because the last time I went, the waffle didn't taste the same. I don't know. The waffle has always been my favorite. We just got eggs and portuguese sausage. I did get the kimchi fried rice which was good. Our first table was in direct line with the AC and it was like we were sitting in the wind. When we moved to the counter, the heat from the kitchen was an issue. I don't know. It just seemed like we just needed to eat and jet. Our server was nice.

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Coco puffs, pastries
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Toasted roll with raspberry sweet spread
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Liliha Bakery

Liliha Bakery

4.3
(4.1k reviews)
3.7 mi
$$

Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

I know this is a revered institution, but our visit just wasn't very good. We went for breakfast:…read morethe pancakes were good, but the American Breakfast wasn't, and the potatoes were undercooked with a flavor that was almost too earthy. The pastries were just okay; we tried a few cake slices that were fine but unremarkable. The cinnamon roll was dry and hard, the malasadas were forgettable, and the haupia-filled malasada was surprisingly tart. It's possible some ingredients were locally sourced and just unfamiliar to our mainland palates, or maybe we simply caught them on an off day. The servers were curt but friendly, likely because the place was packed with tourists.

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My mom is paying for our treats!
My mom is paying for our treats!
Potato Mac salad (Dec 2025)
Potato Mac salad (Dec 2025)
Dinner@Liliha Bakery; 10/29/2024. I Ordered, *Country Style Omelet w/Bacon*, so Stuffed right now! Da Cook, is a Very good Cook & he's Cool!

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Nami Kaze

Nami Kaze

4.5
(801 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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Plaza Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated July 2026

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