Our waiter today was amazing and kind and the appetizers were delicious! The veggie plate with hummus and the sourdough, the gazpacho and charcuterie board were the best on the menu read more

The Boardroom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

100/10 would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Chef Terry's rotating Menu and the cocktails are UNMATCHED! Friends and I visiting from SD came to check out the Boardroom during our stay in HI and I did not disappoint. All the food was amazing and the Ube Painkiller *chef's kiss Coming from SD, Foodie Heaven, the Boardroom was top tier. We have the 4-course meal option (app, soup, entree, and dessert), everything brought to the table was amazing. The Honey Shrimp Linguine was simply amazing. Every plate was the perfect combination of artistry and home-cooked meal. If that home-cooked meal was made by a Michelin Star level Chef and team. Chef Terry was extremely welcoming and even got to know her background. Synopsis: 8-year Navy Vet, went to culinary school, cut her teeth in some of the best kitchens in Los Angeles AND Europe (crazy). If you watched "The Bear", it's like that in real life. read more

We enjoyed this little gem in Kailua. Very relaxing and easy to get comfy . Service was great and the Tapas were of good quality and portions. We ordered the salmon appetizer, the prime rib appetizer, then tried the blackened ahi, and the Tostadas.. last the Ube bread pudding. All were exceptional. Best bread pudding I've ever had. Our cocktails were delicious shaken to perfection. The only thing I could recommend is maybe having 2 bar tenders or a little faster service on the libation service. We were ready to drink .. but just to took a little to long to receive our cocktails. We did have 2 each. But all in all loved this place. Plenty of parking and wonderful staff and owner.. read more

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This Kailua spot has a fun ambiance, delicious & aesthetically pleasing cocktails, and yummy small plates -making it the perfect spot for a date or outing with friends. Service has been friendly and attentive everyone I've come. I've had Kolbie as a waitress a few times and she's amazing and really seems to enjoy her job and people though I hear she's moving soon. Hopefully her replacement is just as great! A few good to knows: Drinks average $20 a piece. Street parking. Dog friendly on the patio! Even have a menu item for the 4 legged loves in our lives. Live music on Thursdays. ... and a Sunday brunch (this I have not been to yet). An overall great addition to Kailua! read more

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OMG!!! The Boardroom was awesome!!! The food was soooo delicious, and the Bloody Mary Alyssa made was one of the best I ever had! I'm certain to return next time we're in Kailua!!! Brad read more

When you're in the Kailua area, this is the perfect place! Came out here to celebrate my friend's birthday and the entire staff was so friendly and even so over accommodating that they even brought my friend a non existent birthday dessert. The atmosphere is so cozy and intimate. Like what more could we possibly ask for? Thrilled to return again. read more

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Boardroom is great. They have lots of events and the outdoor garden space is perfect, I usually get breakfast here and love the paninis and their other food options are tasty too! I love the servers they always make me laugh. There is parking right outside and it's super easy to get to. Definitely check it out if you are visiting and looking for somewhere fun, the cocktail bar inside is delish and super romantic/vibey for date night read more

The Boardroom - Paint class at the garden space outside - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I called on November 22 to make a reservation for 5 people on December 5. It was confirmed and everything was fine. I called on Friday December 5th 2 hours before the reservation to tell them we would only have 4 people, and again it was confirmed and everything was fine. 2 minutes later, I received a call back from the bar manager who questioned if I had the date correct for my reservation. I said yes, I know it's today i texted the other people about it weeks ago. He then told me that they were closed to the public for a private event and that we couldn't come in. He was rude and completely unprofessional. And whoever took my reservation the first time must not have even written it down or they would've known we were coming in. It forced me to scramble and find a new restaurant to eat at last minute on a busy Friday. Glad we didn't just show up and get turned away! Would have been so much worse if we'd been a larger group looking for a place to eat. There's no excuse for this except for poor management and complete disregard for customer experience. read more

The food was poor quality although the topping are much better which makes me believe this has been a much better experience, I think the kitchen is taking their name to heart (The Board room) The service was ok but the table was sticky I asked him to clean it which he did but only half the table. This not a great place for diner at this time but has a good bar.. Maybe a bad night for the restaurant but absolutely one for me and I had to pay for it. I'm Board....... read more

Great vibe! Wanted to try this place out for cocktails. I really was expecting to fall in love with the drinks. For the price, the cocktails were not as good as they are pretty. Bit disappointed. We had a great time sitting in the outdoor patio which I feel is way more comfortable then being in with crowd. This is a new and really hip place to go but the drinks are really overpriced for the mixology. read more

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Nice way to eat family style with coconut shrimp goat cheese plantains & venison & great salad & Kulena tequila flight was so smooth

I snagged a quick coffee on a Friday morning; it wasn't busy when I arrived but it got busy quick! It was def hard for the one lovely lady working to keep up with all the things, so I had to wait to order, but it was well worth the wait! I got the 'Balance' drink which was extra tasty but also a bit spendy. The atmosphere is top notch and the vibe very very chill, although maybe turn the music down just a wee for that early morning wake-up! Def a great spot, can't wait to try the evening fare! read more

If you go, let it be for the drinks. It seemed like there was only one server. Her and the bartenders were apparently the only ones working, worst food I've had in Kailua in a long time. We sat down and we're not greeted for 24 minutes, ordered 3 food items that took almost 2 HOURS to get to us. We should have left but wanted to stick it out if the food was good, it was terrible. We did get the fish tacos comped because of how bad they were. Almost not edible I would say... paid $25 for beef sliders that left everything to be desired, what the heck boardroom. read more

The Boardroom - "Beef sliders" - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

7-2-24 Girls night cocktails and pupu. A rainy Friday evening 7-2-24.. but still a great night @The Boardroom. Our Menu choices were: the Gambas al Ajillo Kauai prawns in buttery garlic sauce with toasted garlic baguette. And Tomato Bruschetta (a drop of balsamic vinegar would have been chefs kiss) Craft cocktails came to the table as well. Everything was delicious, but what I really love is the vibe here. The wait staff are friendly and welcoming, Manager Miguel came by to chat and talk about the new menu. This place knows their customers and makes them feel welcomed and valued. read more

Food was expensive and so so , drinks was very expensive. The kicker was 3.5% added to my bill for the kitchen staff on top of tip. Check your bill! read more

The Boardroom - 3.5% added to bill for Kitchen staff! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

I was excited to try this place and wanted to place a to go order. I called to make sure few days before hand as its a nicer place judging by website and prices. Day of I planned to drive from Kapolei and arrived right at opening time at 5pm. Promptly right at 5 I called to place order, lady advised they do to go orders but I'd have to do in person. Drove to location and lady i spoke to on phone needed to check if they even had ribeye left. I wanted 2 orders of the ribeye ($55 per order). This was right at their opening so that's quite odd not to have crucial ingredients. Another lady comes out before other gal goes to check with chef if they have the ribeyes. The lady then advises me before the other even checks on supplies that "oh sorry we don't do to go orders". Wow just wow! I do not recommend. Establishment needs to get a lot together, crazy to turn away a customer about to drop $110 pre-tax after i drive across the island unacceptable read more

Highly recommend! Enjoyed a beautiful date night on the restaurant side and could hear the live music playing from the garden. Food and drinks were DELICIOUS, including the well-balanced sweet and spicy mocktail called kiwi spice. We had the gnocchi, bruschetta, and Shaka-shuka (aka shakshuka). Wish I could have ordered two of each so I didn't have to share. Would order all three again and looking forward to trying more dishes in the future. Friendly staff and view to the Kualoa mountains. We will definitely be back and appreciate a place like this here in Kailua. read more

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First off, I have never written a bad review on yelp because I worked for many years in restaurants and I know how hard service people work, but this meal was so terrible that I can't help but leave a review. We went to the Valentines day prix fixed last night, which was $85 and we got the wine pairing for $35 per person and a half dozen oysters. We first got the oysters, they were served on ice with only lemon and red wine vinegar, no horseradish or crackers. I like oysters but my husband comes from Houston and has been eating oysters his whole life, he could only eat 2 because they were not flavorful and he was questioning how they were raised because the shells looked polished, no barnacles or calcification on the shells. The amuse bouche was 1 small piece of bread cut from a store bought French loaf with some bland soft cheese topped with a few few pieces of caviar and a weird melted berry foam next to it. Next, the starter was a bruschetta. It looks like they used the same French loaf from before and grilled the top then put very finely chopped tomatoes mixed the with garlic olive oil on top. Nothing else mixed in and only 1 piece. Next was supposed to be a thai pork dumpling soup. What was next served to us was a brown oily broth with ONE dumpling. That is it, no vegetables or garnish. Lastly was a mussel and clam alfredo pasta. It was served on a small side dish with only 4 pieces of shellfish on top . The pasta sauce was very blah and one of my clams did not look fully cooked. Lastly the desert looked and tasted like store bought filo bought with chocolate and apple paste spread in the middle and melted dollip of spray can whipped cream on the side. The wine was also meh, and not pairing with the right dishes. (Red wine was paired with the clam pasta..) Over all the food was very bland and not flavorful, I commented that besides the oysters it was like a dinner for a young child. The dishes served to us last night looked NOTHiNG like the pictures on here or the website. I feel very ripped off that with tip we paid over $300 for this meal. Their was nothing substantial about the meal and we had to go home and eat something to feel full. I will never go back, totally a rip off!! read more

The service was amazing, the bartenders and waitress made sure we were with a drink at all times. The food was also incredible. We got the charcuterie along with the special which was a Puerto Rican dish from the chef and it was so yummy! I loved the vibes of the whole restaurant as well. A cute intimate inside dining area along with a spacious outdoor lanai with backyard games and a bar trailer. Highly recommend to try this place out!! read more

So good! We went to Boardroom for our 3rd anniversary, and it did not disappoint! All the drinks were incredible, and the food was great! I had the catch of the day which was a white fish skillfully cooked and put together in a beautiful arrangement. My husband had the steak chimichuri, and it was also perfect! The service was also amazing, and we were raving about it after our visit! We will certainly be back! read more

Nice atmosphere, but 90% they are out items on the menu, just to be aware of that as it is farm to table so they don't have large quantities of select items. For breakfast i ordered the burrito, and it was 80% potatoes and didn't have the best flavor or other items in the burrito but peppers and small pieces of bacon. Again their quality is good but they could have added something in the burrito that made it special or more flavorful. The service was great, and atmosphere was nice and comfortable but food was not the most exciting. read more

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The garden is my favorite part but dinner is great here! Lots of eclectic and healthy tasty options! Server was very friendly and made lots of recommendations. The staff was very accommodating to getting us seated at an outdoor table and then help us move away from the rain. The beet tartare was probably my favorite but the gnocchi was also superb. read more

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Don't waste your time, money, or tastebuds here! Since leaving the islands in 2019, we've come back every couple years to visit Ohana still living in Kailuatown. This was obviously a new restaurant, having opened about 8-months ago. The live band was the attractant, but we're always looking for a new place to count among our favorites. After a 35-minute wait, we were seated at an interior banquette near the bar, with four two-tops nearby. The waitress came by to tell us the market price fish was sold out, and to let her know when we're ready to order. The menu has one page of food, front and back; the rest of the book is wine, liquor, and a few mixed drinks. We chose the charcuterie board and the gnocchi, and one drink, "a new take on rum and Coke." The service SUCKED: once the order was taken, we had to ask for water. The bartender talked nonstop to the few people seated at the bar, at times arguing with the drink selections they inquired about. Once our food arrived, there was ZERO check in afterwards. No refill on waters, no small plates to share the board, no explanation of which cheeses and meats were on the board. Our next interaction was when the food was clearly finished from the board and bowl, and we were met with "how is the food, do you need anything?" The check. That's what we needed to exit the worst meal experience in Kailua. Overpriced, self-important, bland gnocchi and (at best) a selection of foods better found at Whole Foods for less money. Like many other 1-star reviews on Yelp have shared, this place fails to deliver on anything it promises on the menu. The online menu is outdated since the menu supposedly changes with the season and the offerings of the land. The restaurant feels like they only exist to exploit the wallets of the less-informed travelers and give a poor representation to local farmers. Our biggest mistake was taking it at face value instead of doing some basic discovery before feeling beholden to the wait list. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, MONEY, OR TASTEBUDS. Any food truck will leave you full, satisfied, and with a better experience! read more

A day spent at Waimānalo beach volunteering for a clean up caused us to be hungry! We decided to venture to my hometown, Kailua! Some of my friends told me about The Boardroom and how they have brunch on Sundays! Perfection. It was a busy time in Kailua on a Sunday with farmers markets and what looked like a street fair. Of course that meant little to no parking. Luckily, I scored a prime street spot near the Boardroom. So ... if you're coming for a bite to eat, you have to look for metered or street parking. This spot has a cozy feel from the outside and even offer outdoor seating. We had a large party and we're accommodated indoors. Got to love the AC. Since we were outdoors all morning, we enjoyed the cold AC. However, the AC blows directly onto the bench seated area inside so be cautious ... it's a little chilly in there. The bar tender was our server and very friendly. She took the time to explain the concept of the restaurant and the local ingredients they use to cook with. She even made an exception and allowed us to order oysters even though they aren't offered during brunch. Mahalo for that accommodation. Of course brunch isn't complete without mimosas. We got the "pitcher" which is basically a bottle of Prosecco for $30 and a choice of juice. Some of my friends orders the Poptail (see photo) and loved it. They make it with vodka or a virgin version. Yes! That is a full on popsicle in the drink AND it's locally made. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. It comes with Portuguese sausage, eggs, biscuit (made in-house) and homemade gravy. They even give a homemade shiracha sauce on the side. Overall, the meal was ok. I wouldn't order again. The gravy was so sweet and had a consistency of mush. However, my friends loved it. I guess I just didn't have a taste for it. Overall, it's a good vibe with great interior and ambiance. The food for me was ok but nothing spectacular. I heard their dinner menu is better and I will stop by one night for drinks and dinner. read more

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Been here a few times for cocktails and dinner. The last time, my daughter and I had a dinner reservation. After being seated, we were served water. There were a few waitresses who were chitchatting with the bartender. The restaurant was completely empty. 15 minutes came and went, and nobody stopped by to refill our water glasses or to even take our order for anything let alone cocktails. We were being completely ignored; extremely poor business practice. (I tried to make eye contact with the bartender who was directly facing us. But couldn't get his attention.) We didn't like the mistreatment and immediately went online and make a dinner reservation for Goen. We walked out and vowed never to return again. (Thank goodness for Goen because as usual, we had an amazing dining experience! ) read more

Fiance and i drove 40 min to go here for dinner, we arrived at around 8 and there was NO FOOD lol. What the bleeeeep? You should have seen how confused we must have looked. They had a charcuterie board, we should have just gone elsewhere. But we ordered it, it sucked. There was live awful music and we were the only people there for about an hour. read more

Definitely a Boozy Brunch! I got the Lanikai Sunrise and that drink woke me up. Sipping on vodka 10 in the morning was something. I was bummed that they didn't have the Loco Moco on the menu but surprisingly the waitress pulled through and asked the kitchen if they could make it since they had that last weekend. And they were able to make it. Only reason why I'm giving this place a 4 star is because of the prices of the drinks and food. Don't get me wrong, food was great but the prices of these plates were too much. My Loco Moco cost almost $30 the patty was small but good. read more

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First, I will say that we have always loved The Garden and The Boardroom bar area. However, I feel obligated to review honestly. Right now may not be the time to go for dinner, especially a date or something special. Our most recent experience was a lot like other yelp reviews in the last few months. One owner we talked with a while back was so very pleasant that I truly hope he is getting good feedback and some good help. We almost came last month with visiting family and had that been the case, I would be pissed. It was just us though so that wasn't as bad. So many places are very short-staffed so we understand a lot but farm-to-table dining on Oahu is just not like this and from the reviews I read, it has been months. Our oysters tasted fine but were regular priced and only one of 6 wasn't minuscule. I looked down and thought my husband had eaten five of them already but they were still there. If we hear local beef, my husband or I will order it. The Butcher's Cut steak was suggested as medium rare and exactly what he would order. However, it arrived well done (yikes) and thirty-one minutes after my entree (that I let sit bc I wasn't eating without him). This made me feel bad for the local farmer, (and the cow too). Our server was fine but not much aware of this kind of thing to acknowledge and make it a little better. The steak arrived sliced over sautéed vegetables that were amazing and the highlight of the night. Definitely was not expecting it well-done and sliced for $46. Still, my goat cheese and figs were delicious so I'm focusing on that at the time. My cocktail was great but very small for the price even for Oahu/Waikiki norms. We skipped dessert and coffee left a little sad having been there an hour and a half already. I think this kind of place for a Friday night in the area is leaving a lot on the table. My husband then enlightens me by saying to not feel too bad for them, because the steak was actually charged at $62 lol, and there was a kitchen service fee. Personally, I like kitchen service fees if it's going to the cooks but can definitely understand why guests complain when it's for service that slow and that off. Not saying it's the fault of the staff who actually shows up, but that is how diners view it. Now I just wish he had the pole-caught fish. I still like the place and will be back but hope there is consideration for a smaller, easier menu to pull off. No matter what it is still very obvious to me that someone there really cares and has a vision and I want only the best for them. read more

The Boardroom - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

The mocktails and cocktails with fresh-squeezed juices were to die for. The staff was very nice and attentive. Super chill vibe and great music playlists. The pesto cream gnocchi and "The Demanding Neighbor" cocktail were absolutely delicious! If you're ever in Kailua, definitely check out The Boardroom--it's a gem! read more

Wonderful farm to table food and cocktails! Service was friendly and helpful. Ordered the fish of the day - Mahi - which we learned was caught that day by her boyfriend! The chef cooked it to perfection!! read more

The Boardroom - Fish entre - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Walked into the deck, outside seating on a beautiful nite in Kailua. Fun, quaint ambiance and very friendly service from our waitress to our two servers. Service was really quick & efficient. Food was delish and would come back to try other foods. read more

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Came here for a double date dinner with friends. They definitely maximize the tiny indoor space with amazing ambiance, decor, music, and lights. *If you're not into sitting an elbow's space away from other guests, request the bar or patio. Expect to pay $20+ for their exceptionally crafted cocktails. As someone who prefers balance with her booze, their drinks are definitely valued at the right price. On the other hand, my partner, who didn't feel tipsy 4 drinks in didn't think it was worth it. The food (which is more like "bites") was good. I think the overall vibe is worth the higher cost of dining. read more

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For my friends birthday, we came here for some pre-dinner drinks. It does get really busy so try to make a reservation! The drinks were so cute and very yummy! I had 2 of the poptails (cocktails with popsicles made by Pop Culture Artisan Pops). I ordered the Strawberry Guava Creamsicle and the Matcha Honey Cream. I definitely preferred the strawberry guava creamsicle; it was delicious! The matcha honey cream poptail was good but very light on flavor. Overall, the drinks were fun and perfect for a girls night out. My friend ordered the Midnight Mescalito. The presentation was nice as they smoke it right at your table and the ice cube is the shape of a skull. I'll be back for the drinks and hopefully try some food next time! read more

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If you are looking for delicious food and drinks with great service in a relaxed but tasteful environment the boardroom is your spot. I have had the pleasure of going to the Boardroom a few times and I have loved everything I tried. From oysters and a dirty martini to eggs Benedict and champagne during brunch. I love that they prioritize local ingredients and seem to have a new menu item every time I've gone. As a new restaurant I think they are working out a few kinks but they have turned the space into such a hip, fun vibe that I can't wait to go there for years and years to come! Also the crème brûlée was to die for! read more

The Boardroom - Speciality drink menu for wayback Wednesday - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Fun local bar/restaurant in Kailua (north of Honolulu) interesting small plate appetizers, made fresh from local ingredients; great craft drinks... went with my daughter & her 13 month old, and they took great care of us ! Will return again next time in Honolulu. Friendly servers and staff, great bartender! Fun vibe & atmosphere ... read more

Good stop, cute little outdoor area. Would frequent more however drinks are very expensive. They would benefit having a happy hour to pull in more customers read more

Cute spot with solid drinks and food. The brunch menu is small but offers a nice variety of food. The drinks are well thought out and taste really good. (They aren't just pretty) We sat outside and really liked the vibe. I'm really looking forward to coming back for their dinner service. Tip: Good place for a quick brunch with a couple cocktails. read more

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Traveling outside of Honolulu to discover The Boardroom. It's amazing that I hadn't heard about this place, but so glad we did! The drinks are well balanced and offer something for everyone. Don't sleep on the food though - there are great offerings, but the drinks really shine. We would have made our way through every drink, but alas I had to drive back from Kailua to Honolulu. So to err on the side of caution, I can not focused on one small chunk of the menu. We did however order almost the entire food menu...almost. We definitely be back to try the rest of the drinks and we'll bring friends too. read more

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I recently visited the boardroom & had a wonderful experience. The staff were very kind and polite. The drinks were delicious. I especially enjoyed "the New York City". The vibe is electric & elegant. The best part of the night was the delicious food. Every bite was delightfully tasty. You can really tell this restaurant took the time to curate their dishes & drinks to perfection. I highly recommend & would definitely come again! read more

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Wanted to like this place more than I did. Live music was great, service was good and drinks were also great, but the food..... Was way too pricey for the quality and flavor. It's not bad just not worth the money. Maybe just check it out for the ambience and drinks. read more