Ambiance is relaxing and comfy cozy! Still working on on…read moreLiqueur license but it is BYOB for now! Very friendly, attentive and inviting staff that makes ya feel like family! The food is awesome and makes ya want to surely come back for more, ya gotta try the garlic chicken, steak and oriental chicken salad...even had garlic shrimp...all perfectly cooked and boasting with flavors!!! Well worth the trip from Kalihi for me and I know for sure I will be back for the ono grinds!!! Hope to see y'all there...

Went here with the work crew at around opening time and stayed a little after as it wasn't getting…read moretoo busy for a Wednesday. First and foremost our server (wish I remembered her name) was really good, on top with the recommendation, serving sizes for the meals, water, etc. Parking: A bit tight but you can always park at the Enchanted Lake Center by McDonalds and walk across. Food: pictured: oriented chicken salad, fried chicken, garlic fried chicken and cheese fries. All and all food was delicious, made to order and fries were nice and crispy! *Only thing to note was the chicken in the chicken salad has the cartilage and rubbery parts of the chicken. No biggy to us.m but to some it might be a turn off. Would definitely come back for the garlic chicken and other items on the menu to try!

Exactly perfect for what we were looking for. First and foremost on the list for our search, was…read morewe hoped to find a place that had televised sports (both Monday Night Football and the World Series were on--but remember, this is Hawaii--way-out in the Pacific, so live-games come on in the afternoon or even earlier). Multiple screens make it so there is not a bad seat in the house. We also hoped to find a place with more of a "neighborhood/locals" energy to chill and relax our tired dogs (feet) in...and also, if it wasn't asking too much, hoped that it would have a fun vibe. (*Check those criteria off). "Icing on the cake", for us would be if the location had decent food. (Check that one off and put an exclamation point behind it--as the nachos we had were, "Fire".) As fate would have it, a lucky break was to be had as we walked in to the very-full bar. There, before us, were two stools at the bar (*the last remaining spots in the place) and they happened to be open. Side note: The bar has a speak-easy attached to it, and one day, we are gonna try it. Going there has been mentioned a few times when we have chatted with locals and tourists regarding memorable and unique things to do. Our servers were pleasant and accommodating despite the fact that the place was "choke widd plenty-kine cust-a'mah" (local pidgin for, full of customers). It's a hard balancing act to make patrons feel welcomed, but also not leave other thirsty tables waiting for too long. The two pretty blondes working that afternoon did a fantastic job at this. My seasonal sour beer hit all the right notes, and my wife seemed to enjoy her less exotic tap beer (Blue moon with an orange slice--served ice cold). There is a ton of beers to choose from here. Lighting in the Kailua Tavern is kinda darkish (not a problem, as I like me a dark bar sometimes). The locals were very-welcoming. One guy offered his table to us when he noticed our food had arrived and our plates were a bit pinned in. Also, anyone who happened to be sitting near us immediately engaged in friendly banter about the games. One guy of Tongan decent, who was probably 6'5" and had muscles piled-on to his massive frame came over and leaned in very close to ask, "Hey DEN, Bradah, YOU MIND FOR IF I GO DANCE WICH YOU DATE?" (*That didn't happen, I thought channeling a classic moment from the bar-scene in, Animal House, would be funny...but like the Toronto Blue Jays in the late innings of last night's game, "Swing and a miss". ) The Kailua Town Tavern was the opposite of a swing and a miss for us. It was fun and a good place to "chill"; the vibe was what we had hoped for; and of special note were the steak strips on the nachos, as they were superb.

Food: GREAT AND TASTY!…read more Service: very kind to everyone! Ambiance: love the atmosphere

Great place with good merch! Wish they had more food options, but the drinks and service are…read morelovely. Street parking was easy. Glad this brewery is in the Lani Kai area. We stop in every time we are in town.

Been a while since we'd been Kailua side and decided to drop in to Tap and Barrel, which is Lanikai…read moreBrewing Company's brewpub. Street parking was relatively easy to find at noon on a Sunday, and the taproom wasn't too loud or busy. We were able to grab a couple seats at the bar right away and beertender allowed us to taste two of their drafts. We ended up choosing Okole Maluna (imperial stout) and Kainalu (lime and alaea sea salt gose). Both were really delicious. We had already eaten before stopping in, so next time we come in to try more of their brews, and we'll sample their food too!

Taco Tuesday is always a good choice. Several different tacos to choose from and what's better is…read morethe price. Going on other night is good too. I enjoy the Alfredo pasta. What's better is our favorite bartender always lets me modify it to my liking. No chicken, add veggies. It's a great hangout spot. Can watch some games, etc on the different tv's This place also went through or still is going through a Reno to make an outdoor space.

This place has a solid pub vibe for sure and seems like a nice local hangout spot. Had to get a…read moreGuinness (or two) and it was a solid pour. Also got the fish and chips and it came with three succulent pieces of cod and amazing battered fries. The service was also quick and friendly.

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!

Service was friendly. Food took a while to come out and they comped us for a beer we ordered due to…read morethe wait which was a kind gesture. Food was very mediocre. We got the black garlic truffle fries (probably the best item), pepperoni pizza, baja fish tacos, and jalapeño bacon burger. Pepperoni pizza was like frozen pizza. Chalky and barely had any sauce/cheese. Baja fish tacos were nothing special and on the dry side. Jalapeño bacon burger wasn't bad but nothing to write home about. Beef patty was pretty juicy though. Definitely a spot that's more for the beer + vibes than the food. I enjoyed the open air seating though and it's a nice spot to hang out.

As part of the recent Great Crawl, I finally got to try Bob's. As one of the participating venues,…read moreand right outside of a trolley stop, it was an easy decision to come in and grab a beer. It's a simple spot, looks like an old restaurant that was cleaned out with empty floor space, a bar in the middle, and a pool table. The bigger draw here is the ample outdoor seating space, with picnic tables for the attached BBQ place. It seemed like the groups here were happy. Prices are reasonable; their selection is everything you could want from a neighborhood bar. I had a green beer for St. Patrick's Day - Sierra Nevada Pale Ale made it turn kind of a greenish brown, but it was still fun. The bartenders were all happy and friendly. This is simple place; plus there's lots of other venues nearby to make your own Kailua Town crawl.

Love this place. Have only tried the brisket, brisket tacos, brisket sandwich and the lamb burger…read morewith Parmesan fries. All outstanding. I'll be back soon. Live music is awesome on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Ordered the Teri burger with extra crispy fries!!! Yum!!! Highly recommend the food here, even the…read moresteak is good!!! Come Thursday night for billiard tournament.

No music and bar did not look clean . No one there at happy hour on a Friday which is not good .read more

Food is sooo good! Brisket is soo soft it's my fav, along with the Mac and cheese and corn…read moreStaff is super nice and welcoming and I just love the environment‍

It's simple food done incredibly well. Everything was fantastic. The food came out lightening fast,…read moreand the service was friendly. We ordered the brisket and Huli Huli chicken. The brisket melted in your mouth, and the chicken was so juicy with a thin crispy skin. The mac and cheese and corn cheese were both soooo good. The pickled jalapeños on the corn was one of those small detail things that added such a refreshing touch to the meal. I also appreciated how the tater tots stayed crunchy until we finished them off. The baked beans had a smoky flavor that made them distinctly better than others I've tried. Don't forget about their two sauces that come with the meal. They added a brightness and kick that made everything taste even better. The only thing I wasn't super stoked on was surprisingly the grilled cornbread. I had high hopes and it was still good, but it could have had more flavor and been more moist. But even with the okay cornbread I can't wait to go back! I'll probably try the regular instead of the grilled cornbread.

You heard the word "dive" and this place doesn't disappoint. But it's a dive worth visiting with a…read moreheart of gold

the tacos are the best! Shayne is the best bartender, fast and friendly service. there's TVs, a…read morejukebox and a pool table. the regulars there are very welcoming and friendly. great place to just chill with your friends.

We live in town, but we're invited to celebrate a birthday with close friends…read more The ambiance was amazing. Like old, outdoor, beach scenery and for some luck reason we had the best table in the house. Corner table by the huge seagrape tree. We had appetizers, soup of the day, and salad. Appetizers: Calamari steaks Escargots They served very ample and fresh spinach salad, Caesar salad or house salad. Soup of the day was a chicken tomato pesto soup. Thick and hearty. Dinner entrees were: lamb and lobster, Teriyaki steak and shrimp and teriyaki steak and lobster. If you go as a couple, you could share a main entree. That's only my opinion. We would go back again.

Another awesome lunch at Buzz's. Didn't get a picture of the lamb chops salad but know it's a…read morefavorite! Great grill on the lamb chops and served w/a side of mint jelly. Their burgers are the best and cooked to your liking. The fries are so good too The view is killer the drinks are great and the service perfect.