The whole vibe was a 9.5/10. Service was great, the food was pretty good and came out quickly, even…read morethough it was packed for Bingo night (Tuesdays). We got Meat jun and Kalbi pupus, and portions were HUGE. Flavor profile was nothing spectacular, but great for a late night eat. It was a dive bar esque place with darts, pool, and surprisingly good karaoke singers. It was $1 to request a song. Would definitely recommend for a second date‍

I came here with my co-workers for lunch on my last day of work, and it was such a great choice!…read moreThe food was Ono-- I ordered the kalbi beef and a spicy pork plate, and both were packed with flavor. I'm not a big fan of mac salad, so I'd probably skip that next time, but everything else was spot-on. We had so much fun during lunchtime that we decided to come back after work for a bucket of brewskis and some delicious cocktails -- including the green tea cocktail made with Jameson. It was tasty but a little on the sweet side. Overall, this is a really cool spot to hang out with friends and enjoy some great Korean food. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in Waimanalo again!

Food was great and service from Teagan was stellar! She was attentive and made great suggestions,…read moreeven though we come frequently it was great talking with her. Although this does make like 6 years since the merch table was actually usable as a shuffleboard. We used to spend 5-6 hours every Friday on it when they first got it pre-covid! It might be time to bring it back.... Please.? Pretty Please!

Walked in, seated myself in a clean table as it says on the sign when you check in. I was…read moreimmediately greeted by a server that hen another that took my order. I was in search of a burger for today and they offered the MCB burger with garlic fries. I'm excited to try..... Just. A few notes... bar is busy, ambience at 3pm is nice, not dark and dinghy. The music is at a great volume not to loud or to soft. I see family's with younger kids enjoying themselves. Everyone seems friendly with a few sassy severs with fake smiles. They walk by you without acknowledging you definitely fixable to smile and greet every guest. The. Urgent was delivered within 15 minutes and was exactly as described on menu. The Brownie Sunday is also served warmed and delish. The garlic fries was okay not worth the upsell for sure. All in all the meat was great... let's see the cost with out a drink. I didn't get nothing to drink not even water. However I was offered multiple times by my server. All in all the experience as a solo diner was great... server was tentative and sweet...Kennedy was her name which I found out after getting my bill. Note to Kennedy... intros are the key to a successful connection to your guest. We want to know who you are! Thank you

This is a perfect spot for PAU HANA! The establishment is…read moreclean and the staff is super friendly Live music every Wednesday and Friday. They serve up burgers and specials with out breaking the bank! It's the perfect spot to enjoy sports as well . Got about 5 flat screen tvs to keep you entertained! Go check it out and support local businesses gang

If you like a really local style sports bar, then Shorebreak is for you. I haven't been to this…read morespot since The Shack closed years ago, but it has an even more local vibe (if that's possible). It's fully enclosed, where The Shack used to have a open air section, so the sound is contained. With a packed house, like tonight, it's definitely loud, especially with the live music playing. Really lively atmosphere. The staff of bartenders/servers do a great job of keeping up with all the orders, making and serving drinks and food, while bussing tables. Teanna and Davey were awesome (I don't know the name of the 3rd bartender, but she was great, too). They have a selection of beers on tap, as well as bottled, with specials on buckets of Heineken and others. They offer specialty cocktails, and a full selection of spirits. The only area that's limited is wine, but that's probably due to the majority of the customers tastes. The food is really good. I had the Ahi poke pupu, and the sizzling ribeye steak. The poke could have used a bit more heat (maybe some chili pepper water), but it was fresh and tasty. The steak was tender and flavorful, served with mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers. I muddy cone back for their Wagyu beef burgers; because if they're anything like what The Shack used to have, it's a definite must have. A really busy, and loud Friday night, but I left full and satisfied, knowing I'll be back again.

My wife and I love to come to Javi's when we come to the windward side. We like the vibe and decor,…read moreit is a little dated but homey and warm. The food was amazing and freshly made. We start with a complimentary homemade salsa and a basket of fresh warm tortilla chips. My wife loved the carne asada taco salad, served in a warm crispy tortillas bowl; she devoured the whole thing, tortilla bowl and all. I really enjoyed the dos carnitas enchiladas in red sauce with rice and beans. The plate was hot and humongous, I was barely able to finish it. The service was very friendly and efficient. The parking is a little tight since it was small and shared with a few other businesses.

Javis Mexican Grill has a pleasant atmosphere, nice decor and friendly staff. Service was quick…read more Ice water, chips and salsa were served almost immediately upon seating. Staff explained our questions of the menu items. Our orders came out in good time, didnt have to wait long. Chimichanga, ribeye, and tortillas were great. However, the menudo had a strong taste. Parking is limited but free.

Stopped in on a weeknight with my husband and parents, and seated right away. Good mix of people at…read morethe bar just for drinks and couples/groups at tables for food. My dad loved every beer he tried, and my mom appreciated that they had a hard cider too. My husband and I were digging the cocktails!! Whatever you do, don't leave this place without ordering a pizza!! Server was accommodating and I was able to build my own pizza with toppings rather than select from menu, which was really kind. The crust was SO GOOD! Perfectly thin, but chewy and crispy all at the same time. Definitely will be back when in Kailua again!

We came on their weekly Trivia night (Tuesdays) and thought the ambience was lively and welcoming…read more The seating arrangements reminded us of Europe, perfect for the sunset. We sat on a lovely blue bench outside while waiting for a table during one of the busiest nights of the week. We were seated quickly by Kaiko, a very kind young man. Even while waiting, service was great, other workers were always checking up on us. We got the Porter and it was delectable. Trivia was electric, but more difficult than anticipated. At the bar, one of the barbacks Lohi was very personable, and took great care of us. We will definitely be back!!!

My go to place for catering trays. Prices are reasonable and in my humble opinion, they have the…read morebest mochiko chicken around! Recently tried the short ribs, also very good! Give them a try!

Great and fast service . Koolau drive inn is perfect for dining in or takeout . Food is always…read moredelicious . They give good portions and pretty fast service too . They do get very busy so phone orders are a plus to grab and go. The owners are so sweet and personable . Always feels like family . Inside is always clean and fresh . Catering is available and if you want Ono food to serve at your next gathering , consider these Guys ! You won't be disappointed

We have an abundance of taco places in Kailua these days, all serving very similar options. All…read moregood quality. All yummy. But these guys are a step above. LOCAL guys running everything. They use local ingredients (read their bio!) and they make you feel like you're a regular every time you walk through the door. They have a great variety of burrito, taco, and bowl (salad) fillings (and other stuff too). AND a full bar to get that margarita or Modelo! There's a parking lot behind the building and a door back there to scoot in through the bar. The place is usually pretty busy, always a little line to order, but they're fast and ready to roll as soon as it's your turn. Definitely try these guys out if you haven't already. If you like Jalapenos or Panilos (or Chipotle on mainland) you're going to LOVE this place! SUPPORT LOCAL!!!

I don't get it. It's…read moreprobably me, tho. First of all, it's a small burrito for the price. Base, regular size is $10.5 Add meat (super dry, but plenty) - 2.50 Free basics - lettuce, onion, lime squeeze, jalapeño, etc. $1 - $2.50 for things from sour cream to mango salsa. Definitely felt like the guy skimped me BUT it was a decent size meal. I probably would have felt better spending $10-12 for it because it was filling. For a $15 burrito, I want leftovers.

We had the BEST time at Banyon's last night!!! The staff were super friendly and the service and…read morefood were excellent! Really delicious and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!!!!

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.