Tucked away among the many restaurants at Halekulani is Lewer's Lounge, a cool and casual spot…read morethat's perfect for an evening out. I'll admit, it was a little confusing to find at first, but after asking around, we finally made our way there and I'm glad we did! FOOD Lobster Gyoza Four delicious pieces served with gyoza sauce. Each one had a nice sized piece of lobster inside, and the flavor was spot on. The gyoza had that perfect savory bite, and the sauce brought everything together beautifully. Open-Faced Baguette Three pieces topped with creamy burrata, prosciutto, and sun-dried tomato pesto. The combination of creamy, salty, and slightly sweet flavors made these a really enjoyable bite. DRINKS Mojito Hands down, one of the best mojitos I've had! It was crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. The bright citrus and fresh mint made every sip incredibly refreshing without being overly sweet. Definitely a drink I could happily sip on all night! Espresso Martini I normally don't order espresso martinis because, honestly, I haven't had many that impressed me. But THIS one completely changed my mind. Hands down the best espresso martini I've had! Smooth, rich, and delicious with just the right balance of coffee flavor and sweetness. I'd absolutely order this again. DESSERT Kona Espresso Tiramisu Of course, we had to end the night with dessert! This tiramisu was absolutely delicious. It came out in a fun, unique ball shape rather than the traditional presentation, which made it a little more interesting. The coffee and espresso flavors were rich and delicious, and every bite was so good. My only complaint? I wished there was more of it! All in all, a really good way to finish the meal. LIVE MUSIC Live music starts at 8:30 p.m., and who doesn't love a little live music with their cocktails and pupus? The evening featured a talented duo with a piano player and cello player, and they sounded fantastic together. The combination of piano and cello created such a beautiful, mellow atmosphere. It added just the right touch of elegance while still keeping the lounge feeling relaxed and comfortable. It really elevated the entire evening and made it feel like more than just going out for drinks and food. SERVICE Our waitress was extremely attentive and on point throughout the evening. She made sure we were taken care of without being overbearing, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Lewer's Lounge turned out to be such a great find! From the delicious food and seriously impressive cocktails to the attentive service and beautiful live music, everything came together for a really enjoyable night. And as far as date night goes, this place definitely gets my vote. Whether you're looking for a relaxed evening with someone special, cocktails with friends, or just a place to enjoy some great live music, Lewer's Lounge has the right vibe.

Lovely anniversary evening here. Came for the live jazz music and they were stellar as usual. The…read moreambiance is lovely and service excellent Why I demoted them a star was the pretty cocktails I saw in Yelp are gone. There's no: "Moonglow" (Benny Goodman) or "That was my heart" (honor to Ella Fitzgerald), so I asked for my favorite aperitif, "Dubonnet" , no. But, they came up with my other favorite, sambuca Mist. I have to agree with another reviewer that the French baguette served with the charcuterie was hard as could be and inedible. I did not enjoy the choice of cheeses as they were both of the same hard boring tastes, unimaginative, mix it up. They olives should be pitted. The tiramisu dessert was very delicious, even though very small, but expected--after all its fine dining. I have no other way to tell new manager to up their game in the food and beverage department. Just wouldn't expect Halekulani to slip in these departments. Also, manager never came around or was seen checking in his or her patrons, not very 5 star there. Just being honest. The complimentary valet parking was exceptional. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

This is a laid back cigar lounge with about 7-8 individual seats. It's a $25 day pass that comes…read morewith the owner, Chris' cigar, the Torch. I got his cigar in Maduro while I also got the EP Carrillo "Allegiance". I got to sit down and relax a bit while puffing on the Torch cigar and having a nice conversation with some of the fellas. It's a real intimate setting with no music but a movie playing from the tv. It's not your traditional cigar lounge but it'll do the job. Chris is a cool and chill guy who is easy to talk to. He's friendly and even offered me a free soda! They have a poker table for those that are interested in playing. I will say, the variety of cigars in their humidor isn't much. They have maybe 2-3 recognized cigar brands while the others are low key and off the radar but still all worth a shot. I truly enjoyed the Torch cigar; it's a nice easy smoke with a good output of smoke. It's also chewy, earthy, and has sweet notes. It's a really good smoke! Special shout out to Chris for having me. I will definitely come back again!

I didn't visit the store in person, but I did call. A gentleman answered right away and was very…read morehelpful. I was looking for tobacco chew for my brother, and although they don't carry it, he kindly recommended a few places around town that do. His hospitality and wisdom really stood out--if I ever need tobacco products, I'd choose this store just for the way he treated me.

Date night? Hanging with friends? Pau hana with colleagues? Just want your own moment but you also…read moreenjoy history and well made drinks and pupus? This is your stop. Plan for reservations well in advance because you're going to want to sit at the bar. That's where the storytelling is center stage. From the outside, you'd easily miss it. But once you step inside, you realize you're stepping into an experience. Every drink comes with a unique story and the bartender is not simply a storyteller but an artist as well.

Months before my trip to Oahu, I tried to book a reservation to Bar Leather Apron but was unable to…read moredo so because the reservations were immediately scooped up right as they were released. To my surprise, on a Sunday evening after having dinner nearby at Maze, my wife and I walked over to Bar Leather Apron and we were able to get seated right away! In fact, around 7:30 p.m. when we stopped by, there was actually a ton of seating available in the bar. Who would've guessed. If you're in the same boat as me and are unable to find a reservation for your upcoming visit, I would encourage you to stop by and try a walk-in. The first page of the menu lists a wide variety of whiskey based cocktails. Most -- if not all, of the cocktails are pre-fixed with BLA (Bar Leather Apron), and represent a collaboration with the named distillery. If you're fan of whiskey, you'll definitely have a difficult time picking only one. I ultimately ordered their "Take Warning" -- 2021 BLA Knob Creek BLA Single Barrel, Cynar, Carpano Antica, Mezcal, Bergamot Salt. Drinks here are not cheap -- averaging $20 to $25 per drink. Although my drink was very spirit forward, it still felt very well balanced. I appreciated the hint of smokiness from the mezcal that rounded out the end of a sip. Service here quick and friendly. When we received the check, a cute small chocolate snack was brought over as well, borrowed from the menu at Maze. Overall, I can see why Bar Leather Apron has earned so many accolades in its field. Definitely worth a stop by if you enjoy the art of mixology.

When you walk into this place do not expect the warm fuzzies nor outright friendly service. The…read moreowner is a local dude with lots of local customers, possibly a pack rat (stuff everywhere), but with a good selection of cigars. He seemed rough around the edges and honest. So when you walk in, walk in with aloha attitude. Not sure if there is a backstory, but you have to earn his trust and confidence and you'll realize he knows his stuff and he has a good selection. But you also have to know your stuff or be upfront about it.

Thank you, Joe, for sharing your cigar experience and insights. Thank you for your recommendations…read moreof a great celebratory cigar to give as a gift.

I come here strictly for the fresh, never frozen, local caught Ahi! Don't bother with the…read morepreviously frozen Vietnamese fish the other guys are selling. Come in and try the OG good stuff at Tamura's!! Their ninja poke is so ono. Most of their recipes are heavy on the sauces, but the flavor is great. Staff is always friendly and the prices are reasonable. I've been to multiple locations and they're all consistently good.

I was craving a poke bowl so I decided to go to Tamura's which is just walking distance from where…read moreI work. I ordered the All Ahi Poke Bowl, and I got the Ahi Sunrise and Ahi Tamura's Sauce. Ahi Sunrise is more of a loaded Spicy Ahi, and you can really feel the heat from the sriracha mayo. As for the Ahi Tamura's Sauce, I liked how flavorful and tangy it was. They don't do samples of the poke but you can ask the staff all about the different types of poke that they have. The cuts of the ahi were HUGE, which was a plus for me. Really satisfied that I had this for my lunch, I told my coworkers about it so they ordered too and were satisfied as well.

Classic smoke shop Legends in the Smoking Assories!! They Gotcha! Best in Town!…read moreWhat you want they got, friendly

A quaint little smoke shop. They have all kinds of things for sale here. I don't know what half of…read morethe stuff is, but it's fun to look at. They don't ship the good smelling incense on Amazon for some reason, so I come here instead. Cheap enough and a huge selection.

Ask for Alfaker or Crown E-HOOKAS If they don't carry them,…read moreyou're in the wrong place. These are the premier of disposables.

Horrible prices. Found one product priced up over 300% of regular cost. Much better and more…read moreaffordable prices around.

Really enjoyed ourselves here on a busy Saturday night at the bar. My wife will tell you, I hate…read moresitting at the bar in general, but today it was 10/10. Awesome bartending staff, male bartender was kind as can be, kudos to the spunky short haired server for the lovely vibes as well. Burrata salad, ribeye with chimicurri, chef was nice enough to sauté some veggies for us as well which was appreciated. Half a dozen of oysters for good measure. Shareable apps is the vibe here. Cocktails were great, good beer selection dependent on taste of the drinker. Will certainly be back when we are in the area. Mahalo

We made a reservation via Resy and were seated inside at a little table. The restroom is located…read morenext to the bar. We had the Caesar salad, coconut shrimp, pianonos, steak, and garlic shrimp. The salad had too much dressing and was missing the "crunchy garbanzo crisps" and arugula lettuce that the menu's description listed. The garlic shrimp was dry and overcooked, and the steak was very rare. The best things we had were the coconut shrimp and pianonos. I was very disappointed with the steak. I couldn't eat it. Usually, they'll ask how you want steak cooked, but they didn't. So I assumed that the chef had a recommendation, such as medium and didn't think anything of it until it came out. It was rare and too fatty. I definitely expected a much better steak for $58. I ended up packing it up in a to-go box and will reheat it in my airfryer at home. We don't plan to come back.

It's $25 per person to enter, but everything inside is super affordable. My 2oz pour of whiskey was…read more$15 and my cigar was $15. Things weren't super marked up. If you like cigars, whiskey, wine, and tapas... I couldn't recommend this palace more! The food was delicious and the service was amazing. They take you through their cigar selection and help you pair the cigar with your cocktails. It's a very nice lounge atmosphere and their parking is the private lot out front.

Staff was rude. Had a racist vibe. They do t want you here. $25 just to walk in and then selections…read moreare lame Hard to find.

Boujee-est in the best way possible! If I ever want to…read moreimpress ppl at a party, I bring something from Bubbly and Bleu. Such amazing platters and food options that are to die for. Charcuterie is a must, but their smoked Salmon box might be my favorite. Charcuterie is full of top grade imported cured meats and cheeses. If anything, you have to get their goat cheese truffles. Me and my family fight over these whenever we get them. In shop, they also have a wide variety of wines. I would always recommend calling to see what they have in stock. The servers and owners are very informative and can explain all points of purposes of food, pairings, and how to enjoy each component. Very welcoming into their establishment and make you feel at home. I have yet to take a one of the classes because most of the time I can't get a group together, but also because they are always sold out. It's a hot commodity in high demand!

Super cute boutique cafe! I walked in on a whim on a Friday afternoon, it was not busy, and the…read moreyoung lady working that dat was very sweet and helpful. She introduced the cheeses in the chilled display, and I decided to try the brie with black truffle. I was apprehensive when i saw the price tag ($17!), she very kindly offered to cut a smaller wedge for me. Then i saw a stilton with mango and ginger and just HAD to try it (it's soooo good on its own I ate half at one go!!) Didn't ask what the tables and mismatched-but-somehow-coordinating chairs were for, (possibly workshops or tasting parties?) but they look super inviting and cosy. I can't stop thinking abt the stilton so i might go back for more soon.