Was taken care of by Adriana and aside from the delicious dinner, she absolutely made our night! She was incredibly attentive, offered great suggestions, and overall had by far the best service we've ever experienced in all of waikiki. Looking forward to our next visit where we'll surely be requesting her specifically as our server! read more

@fortunefoodfinds: "FRY-nally trying the viral Cheesecake Factory hack! Started off with Asian Chicken Nachos on Fried Wonton Chips, my must have Fried Mac n' Cheese, Kids' Roadside Sliders with fries for da keiki, n' the meal that's been poppin' up on my feed: Crispy Chicken Costoletta served with mash potatoes n' substituted the asparagus for angel hair pasta plus extra lemon sauce on the side. Our anniversary meal was more than plenty n' we left deliciously satisfied!" SERVICE: friendly n' attentive INTERIOR: well maintained, lots of seating EXTERIOR: located on the first floor at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center WAIT TIME: surprisingly came at the right time. They opened at 11am, got there around 11:30am n' got seated within 5-10 mins PARKING: nearby garages that I believe charge either by half hr or hr OVERALL COMMENTS: have been going to The Cheesecake Factory both in HI n' CA for decades. Menu has always had so many items n' the food is always great. This visit I came for the viral Crispy Chicken Costoletta hack. The portion was huge, so you get your moneys worth. Had leftovers to take home. Chicken was crispy n' well prepared while their signature mash potatoes had the skin that gives its distinct flavor n' the angel hair pasta with extra lemon sauce on the side was like an extra meal. Fried Mac n' cheese that I dip in ranch hits the spot each time. The Asian chicken nachos were very saucy, but tasty n' great for the price. My son enjoyed his kids roadside sliders n' fries. The complimentary bread is a nice way to kickoff our meal. Will continue visiting the Cheesecake Factory for their wide selection of delicious food n' cheesecake flavors! read more

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We got the Louisiana Chicken Pasta and the Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it was BOMB. Delish!! Great vibes around the restaurant although quite the 45 min wait around 7 pm We also ordered the double smash burgers for an appetizer which they forgot to put in the order for. The manager (Jacky?) came back after the main courses were served, she apologized and said we would be getting the burgers and they were comped. That's what I call SERVICE. Awesome experience - 100% will return. read more

We ordered for pickup, so can't speak to the service of atmosphere, although I've no reason to think they're anything but good. The food here is always unexpectedly delicious. I usually get the sphaghetti and meatballs, and while I would prefer more than 3 meatballs for that amount of spaghetti, I can't deny that both the spaghetti and meatballs are top notch. Had the meatball sliders, and while I probably won't go for them again (since I'm ordering spaghetti and meatballs for dinner anyway) they were still solid. Definitely a nice place to have as a fallback for ordering in! Always pleasantly surprised here. read more

I initially wanted to rate my experience 3 stars because of one pretty big mistake. But I decided to change it to 4 stars because the manager did a great job fixing the situation. Our server was nice and mostly observant. Asked us if we had any allergies and put it in just in case. I'm allergic to shrimp. But when he brought out the food, my fiancé noticed there was shrimp in my pasta carbonara! I was in the bathroom at the time and didn't see the mistake. But my fiancé told me about it when I came back and I was shocked! Apparently there was a bunch of shrimp on top of my pasta. I'm glad my fiancé noticed and asked the server to take it back because that was horrifying. Luckily my allergy is mild and I wasn't there to see it. But it's still pretty bad considering pasta carbonara normally does not have shrimp in it nor was there an option for it. I was surprised the server didn't notice it considering he was the one that asked about food allergies. I understand the struggle of being busy in the restaurant industry and mistakes happen though. But food allergies is something that you really shouldn't mess up on and be careful with. Luckily, the manager (I think she was the manager) came to our table and personally apologized for the mistake. She acknowledged how awful this situation was and told me they were rushing to get a new plate out. She offered me a complimentary soup or salad. I chose the soup and it was really good while I waited. Besides that though, the rest of the food was very good. It was my fiancés first time here and was his birthday and luckily he had an overall good experience with his food lol. read more

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Honestly - the worst experience I have EVER had at a nationwide establishment that is known for their reliability and consistency. Flew in and we were absolutely starved. Cheesecake Factory is right infront of us so we figure we'll go sit at the bar for a quick lunch. Quick?! HA! We sat down at 11:30 - the restaurant was EMPTY. Maybe 20 people in there at tables. We sat for 15 minutes without anyone coming up to us. No drinks, no bread. It took over 30 minutes just to get our drinks and bread. We ordered as soon as the waiter took our drink order since it had been so long. AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES LATER - we still had not gotten our food. For perspective, I ordered Thai lettuce cups (a meal that is 98% raw vegetables) and my friend ordered sliders. People all around us are being seated, getting served, and having their food come in a normal turnaround time. They brought me my Thai lettuce cups because we were complaining about the wait - my chicken was FREEZING COLD. We were told they're short staffed in the kitchen, which would be fine if everyone around us was also experiencing delays. But the people around us were sitting, eating, and leaving before we had even gotten any food. This was insane. Over an hour and 15 minutes - I sent back my frozen chicken, her sliders never came STILL. We told the waiter this was ridiculous and we wanted to talk to the manager - manager never came either! We told him we were leaving and this man had the gall to bring us a check for the two drinks we ordered. Is that a fat joke? What an absolute disaster of a restaurant. Wouldn't go back if you paid me - insane to me that it was THAT bad at 11:30am and it's not even rush hour. Horrendous. 0/10 experience would literally advise anyone to go ANYWHERE ELSE - McDonald's even, you'd get better service than we did. read more

It was a Sunday evening and while flipping through the channels, a script caught my attention. I quickly turned it back to the History Channel - "The Food That Built America". It was as an actor playing David Overton. Hearing that name, I immediately knew what company this documentary was talking about as a restaurant industry veteran. One of the most successful food and beverage operations. The Cheesecake Factory. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The documentary noted that David convinced his parents to relocate to California to open a bakery selling his mom's cheesecakes. But they ran into orders for only one type of cheesecake. So, David wanted more. To open a restaurant. The Cheesecake Factory debuted in the late 1970's, where varieties of his mom's cheesecakes would be the draw for diners while offering a limited menu. Their risk paid-off, lines were out the door at the family's first operation in Beverly Hills. This publicly-traded company now has over 200 locations worldwide. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The cheesecake draw into The Cheesecake Factory in Waikīkī, the initial goal of the Overton's 48 years ago took hold of me. The desire, the craving to have a slice of their original cheesecake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. This moment was on my itinerary, listed as one of the "musts" for this trip. It couldn't be missed, not like before. Reservations were made on The Cheesecake Factory app months in-advance. Wait was minimal upon check-in, bypassing those in-line. I would highly recommend downloading the app and using this feature. The ambiance, whimsical eclectic opulence, eccentric extravagance with warm and cozy features. The lighting, dramatic with a soft warm glow. But it made it nearly impossible to read their massive "book-like" menu without the help of my cell phone flashlight. For all of us, including other diners as I witnessed and chuckled. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Original Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping. I should've started with dessert first, not follow the norm of everyone else on the table. The Cheesecake Factory menu lists over 30 different cheesecake options. The velvety texture, smooth and extremely dense. I could feel the firm outer edges, the ultra-silky and luxurious center of the cheesecake with my fork. I made my way down to the sweet, golden graham cracker crust. A perfect balance of rich dairy flavor and sweetness with a slight tanginess. Topped with quality, machine draped whipped cream and glossy glazed strawberries. Luscious. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The Cheesecake Factory menu. I find it overwhelming, others find it as an opportunity. Where there's definitely something for everyone. The menu boasts over 200 items for a large operation that's always busy. I stood in awe, watching the culinary team in-action through the glass panels of the exhibition kitchen. Wow. A word of caution, stick to your gut and don't become overly excited with all the options on their menu. Because it's easy to get distracted, to change your original choice to something else. That was my mistake. With a menu this large and diverse, there's sure to be sacrifice in food quality and consistency. Does every dish, every 200+ items on the menu consistently deliver that wow factor? Or is each dish just subpar, where preparation and ingredients used are carefully chosen to quickly streamline the cooking process for a timely serving to the customer? I'll let you decide. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The dining room is massive, the menu is massive, the operation is massive. It sure seems like quantity is priority, not quality. And it showed in the service provided as well, unfortunately. A huge menu overwhelms diners, resulting in more time needed to choose. Like it did for the six of us. But our waiter seemed more interested in table turnover = more guests served = more tips. If felt like there was really no time to describe the dishes, to genuinely answer questions comfortably. To offer recommendations, to suggestive sell, to ask if another drink was needed. To create a relationship, to personalize our service just a bit. Everything felt basic, distanced, robotic, scripted, rushed. Was the overall service by the front team bad? No. But it wasn't memorable either in a positive way. Mostly disappointing compared to other dining experiences on this trip. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ An extremely diverse menu, generous portions, items made from scratch. The dynamic dining atmosphere captures you, the exhibition kitchen pulls you in with curiosity and awe. The Cheesecake Factory Waikīkī. Even with its downsides and flaws, would I still return to The Cheesecake Factory? Of course. To this Waikīkī location and others nationwide. Honest. It's their cheesecake. It's their ambiance. It's their menu that offers me a different item to try every time. It's the brand that was created 48 years ago. That unique, irresistible urge to return. To dine at The Cheesecake Factory. Just as the founding family, the Overton's wanted. Just brilliant. read more

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The service was honestly the best part of our experience. Our server was great and handled everything really well, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the food experience itself was disappointing enough that we probably won't be returning. Out of the three things we ordered, there's only one photo included in this review. Mac and Cheese Balls - These were delicious! The outer layer was perfectly crunchy, while the inside was warm, creamy and cheesy. Baked Brie with Truffle Honey Butter - This definitely wasn't what we were imagining. It was three slices of French bread with a slice of Brie tucked inside, topped with a very loose and liquidy orange marmalade that made the bread soggy. And the truffle? Nowhere to be found. It also cold. My husband and I each took one bite and set it aside. Thankfully, our server was great about it and took it off our bill. Meatball Sliders - We ordered these as well but after 30 mins, it never made it to our table. The atmosphere was loud and several bathroom stalls were out of toilet paper while the trash can was overflowing with paper towels. Do better. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Fried Macaroni and Cheese - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came in for Happy hour and it was sorta felt like we weren't welcomed. first off, they only do happy hour in the bar areas, not regular tables. Second, it's first come first serve as well, host tells you to go get your own table. which brings me to my first disappointment. The host! the first person you talk to when you come in the establishment. The Host here on that day was kinda rude, which I tolerated that day cause I empathize with him since it looked really busy and he must've been dealing with a lot. but i just hoped they could've talked nicer since it is a hospitality position. Second, the tables aren't meant for groups! cheesecake factory intentionally makes the seating in bar area small for solo diners or max of 4 on the tall tables. but we had 5 adults and 1 baby, not very accommodating at all for a restaurant that supposed to be family friendly. Third: The servers! the servers are all mixed with different age groups. Nothing against young workers or older workers, but that day we had an older gentleman serve us that day and I was hoping for more nicer and quicker service. we sat on the table for about 10 mins before he came by with menus and asked us if we wanted waters. then another 10 mins for the water to come out. then we ordered 10 mins later. so in total I waited 30 mins at the table before I could even put a order in. At this point i was pretty irritated by the host, waiting to get a table and then waiting even more at the table. Also whenever I asked for something, he'd walk away and come back a few minutes later with the item I asked for. Well thanks but don't leave me wondering for 5 minutes if you heard me or not, at least confirm.. Once the food started to come out slowly, our round tall tables aren't meant filled up with just 2 items but we ordered 7 in total, how is this gonna work? the servers tells us to just combine the foods together and takeaway empty plates to have more space! THIS IS A CORPORATE PROBLEM, NOT A SERVER PROBLEM. Get bigger tables! Food was mid overall, did not like the experience or the food and i've came here many times over the years, this was just one of the worst dinners I've had here. they have validated parking for only 1 hour, you pay if over one hour. well i waited almost total of 1 hour before I even got to order... crazy right? so what you do is instead of getting validation at cheesecake factory, you take your receipt and go to RHC customer service for kama aina 3hr free parking with purchase of over $25 (the cheesecake receipt). OVERALL: Service 2/5 Food 2/5 Atmosphere 2/5 read more

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The service here is excellent. I'm always surprised that a restaurant of this size with such a large menu is able to give such good service. The food is very consistent and I was pleased with my portion size. They offer validated parking, gift cards, cheesecakes to go and much more. Great waikiki location. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For sure a great spot to come check out while in Honolulu.... Location and vibe of the place was great ... don't expect anything less from them . JJ was awesome ... she was very personable and super helpful in letting us know what to choose for dinner ... The food was really good For sure will be back read more

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This is a great place to go to catch up with friends and chat for a while! However, if you want to have a quick meal, you might want to consider another establishment. This place is always packed, so there can be a long wait if you don't have a reservation. Our server, Jackie, was extremely accommodating and friendly. They were out of a few menu options, but she was very helpful in helping us find alternatives! I got the four cheese pasta and while it was yummy, it wasn't anything special. Dessert was the real star of the show! I know people come here for cheesecake, but the chocolate tower truffle cake is worth trying too! read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Four Cheese Pasta - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been here a handful of times. The last visit was the worst of all. We didn't have any reservations and were seated pretty quickly. We had a party of two. The couple next to us requested boxes shortly after they received their food, which we thought was strange. They probably waited really long, were over it, and wanted to eat their dinner in the comfort of their hotel room. We got some bread and placed our order. My husband got the 4 cheese pasta with chicken. I ordered the two egg breakfast with bacon and rice. Two women next to us, who had a different waiter, ordered after us and got their order shortly afterwards. We waited for our order for at least half an hour. Our water came by to say sorry for the wait and offered us more bread. We said yes. But we never got a second basket of bread. My husband's order was correct. My order came with bread instead of the rice I ordered. I pointed this out then got rice. For dessert my husband ordered the cinnamon roll cheesecake and I ordered the warm apple crisp. He enjoyed his cheesecake. However, I didn't enjoy my warm apple crisp as much. The icecream was half melted, the apple crisp was too sweet, and the ratio of apple crisp to icecream was not equal. I'm not sure why our server's food delivery was extremely delayed compared to our neighboring table. This was the worst Cheesecake experience we'd ever had. read more

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We had a family dinner at Cheesecake Factory. Big portions, definitely can be shared. We really liked their salad (we were told it is served only at Waikiki location). Their mocktails are pretty good. Attentive service. We enjoyed sitting outside. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We have been going in this restaurant for as long as I can remember, and the ones by Waikīkī location was our favorite restaurant. The place is so convenient and the lanai is a great place to watch all the people walking by. Great for family, tourists, friends, etc. Also, the food in this place is really amazing, not just the cheesecake but also so the main course we have tried almost each one. Of course our favorite is always the pastas. Lastly, I do always appreciate the people, friendly and really courteous. The only reason I'm Giving it a 3-star is the wait. I am not talking about the long lines and the wait to get a table. I know how it gets like especially in the evening. We were actually seated in less than 10 minutes because we came in before 5p. The 3-star is for waiting our food to arrive, which came in 35 minutes after. Just our luck that we didn't order any appetizers coz we thought will get our food faster since the place were not crowded. Anyway, the bread filled us up till the food arrived. We found out that almost everyone got their food late. The table next to us also were waiting long and they seated almost the same time like us. Anyway, the manager served their food and apologized for the meal being late and one of the main course was even behind. In addition, she compted her meal. I called her attention and told her our meal has not arrived as well. She said she'll check on it. However, she never came back. Luckily, our waiter-Ericsson (who's so attentive and nice) was coming to bring our food-finally. We will still continue to eat and visit! read more

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We visited the Waikiki location of the Cheesecake Factory for lunch on a Saturday and were surprised to find the restaurant half empty - normally there's a line out the door when we're passing by. The host printed a ticket for us and asked us to stand on the side for someone to pick us up, and that's when things went downhill. After standing around for a few minutes, a second employee came and brought us to a table. The check from the previous party was still on the table, and there was water spilled on the ground. The man who showed us to the table seemed to not notice either - he dropped us off and was on his way, telling us our server would be by shortly. Seems like if someone has a dedicated task of bringing you to your table, that table should at least be clean and ready for new customers? The food was lackluster. We tried the arancini appetizer and found that, while it had a nice flavor, it was also incredibly salty. I also ordered the chilaquiles from the weekend brunch menu which was advertised as having "tender slow-cooked pork" - what I got was extremely dry and closer to pork jerky. +1 star because our actual server (not the one who brought us to the table and left) was attentive and friendly, but unfortunately that was the only redeeming aspect of this visit. read more

Went here for my birthday and i was craving a cheesecake! We made reservations online atleast 1-2 weeks prior with a comment that there's a special occasion that we're celebrating. Easy. We showed up at 6:45p our reservation time. We didn't get our food until around 8:30. Check in was no problem. However, we were seated all the way in the back. Wait time took too long that we had 3 refills of bread before we had our entrees come out. The restaurant is so huge that it makes staffing look understaffed and it actually was when we compared the wait times to order our entrees. It was just the whole timeline that was not good. It's kind of loud in there which i expected. Our bartender was also our waiter. I do commend the bartender for his service because he was accommodating his bar AND our table simultaneously. We got our cheesecakes to go because we had a feeling that it would take too long to deliver the cheesecakes served on a plate. The dessert was good but it didn't have its signature whipped cream on the side like it usually does. The food was good, highlight was the tamale cakes. Presentation on the angel hair dish was no good. Tasty but as far as for effort, it could've been better. read more

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Great food and a great atmosphere! I've been here before, and I definitely think the experience is much better during lunch than dinner. Dinner can get extremely busy, and although the staff does their best, they have so many people to attend to at once. During lunch, you don't have that issue at all. The service feels much more attentive and personal. Brandon took amazing care of us and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. We loved every minute of our lunch, and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. Great food, great service, and a wonderful experience overall. We will definitely be coming back! read more

The food took a very long time to be ready; they were out of three of our ordered items and only informed us about each one after a ten-minute wait. In the end, they brought the dishes out one by one, and they were cold... I do not recommend this branch at all... not at all. read more

This place is super busy. I highly recommend making reservations. I got the truffle honey chicken. I thought the plating of the asparagus was a bit weird. The portion of chicken was HUGE. I need to remember we should split the entree. The chicken was still quite hot which was surprising. I'm used to food being lukewarm especially in a chain restaurant. The crust was perfectly crunchy and moist one juicy on the inside. The honey wasn't too sweet. The mashed potatoes were seasoned perfectly and very flavorful. The server was very friendly and attentive despite having a lot of tables. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Chicken - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I can't imagine someone not knowing what the Cheesecake Factory is like! This one definitely runs very smoothly for how chaotic Waikiki is! The food was great as usual and that was the first time I've had the fried pickle spears (here) and they were incredible! Seating took a while for sure (busy area) but once we were seated they were very fast and stopped by consistently to check on us. Surprisingly the layout keeps it reasonable for noise as well, very great experience. read more

aloha mi wife was so excited to celebrate her birthday a one of her favorite place the cheese cake factory, restaurant was busy complimentary bread takes longer my wife have to ask usually complimentary bread don't take too long, after we finish dinner we ask for more bread, server O'Connor brings the all load of bread which is nice thank you O'Connor read more

Not the best experience here unfortunately. We had a small party and it took around two and a half hours to get our food. The waitress dropped the hot pretzel appetizer on one of our party members. We did eventually receive another pretzel appetizer, but it was long after we had finished our meal AND we were still charged for it. Along with this, all of our meals were coming out at vastly different times. By the time I was done eating my meal, one of my other party members was just receiving theirs. I will definitely not be coming back next time I am in the area unfortunately, which is disappointing because the ambiance was very cute, as well as the vast selection of entrees on the menu. read more

I got the pasta with shrimp and sausage lunch special at the Cheesecake Factory and thought it was good. The restaurant's menu is vast and I could have gone with something else, however, I was craving pasta at the time, and ended up finding it a decent choice. While the lineup to get in appeared long, it moved very fast, so don't let that deter you. The Cheesecake Factory is a safe bet for going somewhere that everyone in your party will find something they enjoy read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Lunch Pasta - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cheesecake waikiki I've been frequenting Cheesecake Waikiki since it's inception and it has always impressed me in terms of service, quality, value, speed, and the ability to perform at scale for some of the largest crowds I've ever seen. They were the crown jewel of the franchise setting the barre high for the rest of CF to follow. Unfortunately something has gone terribly wrong here and is probably why the lines have dwindled and half the tables were empty on a Saturday evening for dinner. They removed the reduced-size portion menu completely as an option for dinners, and pumped up the prices so much I had to do a double take. Entrees that used to be $20 are now almost $30. Customers are demanding value at restaurants these days and this CF is not delivering. Although the mac & cheese balls were good, that's where it ended. A simple burger took over 45 minutes. When it arrived the cheese was disintegrated. It was tasteless, dry, unseasoned, flavorless and just unpleasant to eat. Fries were old and stale like they came from bad oil. I was hopeful the Bronzino (usually a favorite at any other location) would be better. Instead it was encumbered with some sort of breading which made it heavy and oily. I ask for a pasta accompaniment instead of mashed potatoes and literally got a bowl of dry pasta. The whole dish lacked flavor, effort, or inspiration. Maybe the most disappointing was the smug, dismissive staff. When I questioned them on the timing of our entrees, they went into immediate denial lying mode, claiming it was 20 minutes when it was clearly 48 minutes as evidenced by the printed receipt which shows the time. We made our complaints known about the sorry excuse of a burger but it fell on deaf ears. One note on ambience. I've always felt it was way too dark inside with barely any lighting. I often need a flashlight to read the menu. The weirdo red lights overhead make it even worse and also do a disservice to how the food is supposed to look. Can't say for sure but it feels as if a change in management has occurred. A decline like this is usually linked to the top. Hopefully someone figures it out before guests figure out there are better options. read more

PROS The server, Brooke, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We went for my birthday and was very apologetic about the food taking a long time and she came around multiple times to check in with us. Our appetizer was delayed and came out with our entree, so the manager came out and personally apologized for the wait as well. He was also nice and comped our apps. Food was good, overall. The Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken was a bit dry and the mashed potatoes were incredibly dense, but everything else was delicious. Chicken Madeira was the superior chicken dish because the sauce was so flavorful, but it was also served with the dreaded mashed potatoes and the kitchen ran out of mushrooms. Cajun Jambalaya Pasta tasted great and not as spicy as they described. And Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta was like if you made a taco into a pasta dish. CONS Service is INCREDIBLY SLOW. We went on a Tuesday night thinking it wouldn't be too bad. It took over 2 hours from the time we checked in to the time we finally paid and left. I regret dining in since it took us so long to get seated, order our food, pay and leave. The ambiance in the restaurant feels very frantic and disorganized. Based on other reviews, this place is ALWAYS busy. The restaurant is very noisy (and we were seated in the outdoor section). Service was slow, the kitchen ran out of essential ingredients, and our server didn't know which items on the menu were unavailable. We came for my birthday and I was supposed to get a free slice of cheesecake, but when we checked the bill, it wasn't marked as free. It's a pricey place. The Cheesecake Factory is infamous for their enormous menu and gigantic portions, but I honestly don't think the portions were that huge. It was the size of a hearty meal, but not worth ~$30 per entree. None of us finished our meal not because the portions were huge, but because we filled up on bread since we waited so long for the entrees to arrive. Also the Mac n Cheese balls were $21 for 4 balls! This location also does NOT carry the entire Cheesecake Factory menu. So make sure your favorite entree is there before trying to order! TIPS Order take out unless you have time to kill. Make reservations, if you really want to dine-in. We made reservations a couple days before arrival and got seated in about 20 min. A guy before us just put his name down and they said the current wait was 50 min. Order your cheesecake early. You're going to be waiting awhile for everything to arrive and your cheesecake flavor might run out before you even get the opportunity to order dessert. OVERALL I love the idea of the Cheesecake Factory and we enjoyed our food that night. But given the high prices, long waits, small-ish portions, and frantic, noisy atmosphere I had to take off a couple stars. We were all exhausted by the time we left and it kind of ruined my birthday. We came here for the free slice of cheesecake and I had my eyes on a specific flavor. They had 3 slices when we were seated and ran out before we even got to order dessert. I was super disappointed and do not recommend dining in at this location. The staff are very friendly, but your time is valuable. Order takeout unless you have a few hours to burn. read more

With a similar aesthetic to other Cheesecake Factories, this location still feels somewhat unique. With their open windows the restaurant is filled with a nice tropical breeze. I came here for a drink (BLUE HAWAIIAN) and a slice of cheesecake (because you always need to get one when you go) with a friend around open. Both were delicious. Though the place was pretty empty while we stayed, bar service was still a little slow but still friendly; in the end we both enjoyed our visit. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Blue Hawaii - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We walked in and it was perfect timing, it was happy hour! We ordered drinks and appetizer and everything was great! The drinks were not light, and the appetizer we got, the chicken potstickers were great! read more

I have never left a negative review or any review at a restaurant but this experience was really disappointing and embarrassing, especially as a fellow server. I've been serving for 9 years, so I understand that restaurants get busy and mistakes happen. This wasn't about one mistake, it was the overall lack of service and communication. On 7/20/26, we checked in around 2:00 p.m. as a walk-in. The host asked if we were okay with outside seating for two, and we gladly accepted. We waited less than five minutes before being seated, which was great. After we sat down, things went downhill. We spent about five minutes looking over the menu, and then I realized no one had greeted us. I'm looking around, multiple servers and other staff were around but wasn't acknowledging us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would've gone a long way. Instead, we waited around 10-15 minutes before our server Brent K. came by. He immediately asked, "What can I get for you?" There was no introduction, no welcome, and no asking if it was our first time there. He went straight to asking if we were ready to order food. We had to remind him that we hadn't even ordered drinks yet. He responded with, "Oh, yeah!" We ordered sodas, waters, and four appetizers to share instead of entrees. Another 15-20 minutes passed before two of the four appetizers arrived, but we still didn't have our drinks. About five minutes later, our drinks finally came out. The third appetizer followed, and then the fourth arrived, but it was the wrong item. We ordered the pretzel bites and received the crab dip instead. We let the food runner know, assuming it had gone to the wrong table, but it turned out that the wrong item had been entered. The correct appetizer didn't arrive until about 15 minutes later. Mistakes happen, but what surprised me the most was that there was no acknowledgment or apology. As a server, I would've explained what happened, thanked the table for their patience, and made sure they knew I was working to fix it. By the time our final appetizer arrived, we'd already been there for over an hour, so I ordered a slice of red velvet cheesecake right away to save time. Thankfully, that came out without any issues, and I appreciated that he brought a to-go box and portion cups without us having to ask. When we were ready to leave, we paid using gift cards and cash and asked for change back. Brent picked up the checkbook, but then spent another 10-15 minutes taking other tables' orders and helping elsewhere before returning with our receipt and change. Once payment is picked up, processing it should usually be the first priority. He was nearby while we figured out the tip, which honestly made things uncomfortable. As a customer, I tip based on service. As a fellow server, I also know servers have to tip out bussers, bartenders, and hosts regardless of what they're tipped, so I left something instead of nothing. It hurt me because I love to tip extra when I dine out on my day off and get awesome service, but this was so bad that I was still thinking about it when I got home that evening. It left a mark. The biggest comparison was the table next to us. They were seated about 20 minutes after we were with a different server and finished 30 minutes before us. Our lunch consisted of appetizers and dessert, but we were there for an hour and 25 minutes. If the service was done properly from start to finish, we would've been out of there after 45-50 minutes minimum. What really left me wondering was where's the manager table touch? Was Brent overwhelmed? Was he new? Could he handle a 5-6 table section? But from a guest's perspective, there was almost no communication throughout the meal, and that's what made the experience so frustrating. I also couldn't help but think, what if I had been a secret shopper? This visit would've scored very bad, not because of one mistake, but because there were multiple missed service standards from start to finish. Greeting the table in 1-2 minutes, getting drinks out on time, communicating delays, correcting mistakes and handling payment properly are all basic parts of the dining experience. I also don't want the standard corporate response telling me to ask for a manager next time. Looking back, I probably should have but I was honestly in shock and didn't want to embarrass Brent or make his shift harder. I'm leaving this review because I genuinely hope it leads to a pre-shift meeting with the staff and better communication for future guests. Restaurants have off days, but this experience simply wasn't what I'd expect from The Cheesecake Factory in Waikiki. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My wife and I had dinner at The Cheesecake Factory for the first time ever, and this ended up being one of the most memorable dining experiences we've had--anywhere. Not just because of the food (which was excellent), but because of the level of service we experienced. We came in with a gift card, thinking we'd save a little money while on vacation in Hawaii. When we arrived, the line was stretched out the door and honestly a bit intimidating. We were fully expecting a long wait... but within about 10 minutes, everything changed. A well-dressed, well-spoken young man approached us in line and greeted us with a genuine, "Good evening, how are you?"--not the usual rushed restaurant greeting. That small moment stood out immediately. It felt personal, respectful, and intentional. That man was Joe--the head bartender--and the absolute MVP of the night. He let us know that while table wait times were long, we could be seated immediately at the bar. We took that option without hesitation--and I'm glad we did, because what followed was next-level service. Joe the Bartender -- The Gold Standard of Hospitality I don't say this lightly: Joe is one of the best I've ever seen do it. From the moment we sat down, he was in complete control of everything happening behind that bar--and beyond it. * He was making drinks for the entire restaurant * Managing multiple guests at the bar * Holding full conversations * Listening to orders without even needing to look directly at you * Remembering every detail without writing things down His awareness is unreal. You could be mid-sentence, and he already heard you, processed it, and had it handled. At one point, he was clearly slammed--tickets coming in, drinks being fired out nonstop--and yet he still noticed a table across the way waiting on bread from another server. Instead of ignoring it, he stepped in and took care of it himself. Not once--multiple times. That told me everything I needed to know about his pride in his work. Watching him operate was like watching someone who has completely mastered their craft. Calm under pressure, efficient without rushing, and professional the entire time. It genuinely felt like he had eight arms like an octopus. But what stood out even more was how he treated people. There was a sweet woman named Mary sitting at the end of the bar--clearly a regular. Joe treated her with so much kindness, respect, and attentiveness, you would've thought she owned the place or was family. Her drink never sat empty for more than a few seconds, often refreshed before she even realized it herself, usually with fresh lemons ready to go. It was honestly one of the coolest parts of the night--seeing that level of care and consistency. You don't fake that. And even when I tried to give Joe credit for how incredible he was, he deflected it and gave praise to his team. That's leadership. That's humility. That's someone who understands the bigger picture. The Cheesecake Factory needs to recognize what they have in this guy--he's worth every penny and then some. Food -- Hearty, Flavorful, and Worth It Now let's talk about the food--because it absolutely delivered. We started with the fried pickle fries with ranch, and these were a hit right out of the gate. Thick-cut, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not overly greasy. The ranch paired perfectly--cool, creamy, and balanced. For the price, it's one of the better appetizers you'll find. My wife ordered the fish tacos, which came with four generously sized tacos, plus black beans and white rice. These weren't small tacos either--they were loaded. The fish was flaky, fresh, and well-seasoned, and everything was balanced really nicely with the sides. She couldn't even finish them, which says a lot about the portion size. I went with the Cuban sandwich and fries, along with a cappuccino and a fruit smoothie. The Cuban was dialed in: * The bread was toasted perfectly--not too hard, not rubbery * The meat was flavorful and well-portioned * The mustard didn't overpower anything (which can easily happen) * The cheese melted just right and brought everything together The fries? Massive portion. Easily enough for two people, and I still ended up taking a good amount home. And of course--you can't come here without cheesecake. We grabbed: * Lemon raspberry cheesecake * Toasted s'mores cheesecake Both were rich, flavorful, and exactly what you'd hope for. Final Thoughts Yes--there's going to be a wait. That's just part of the deal here. But if you're a party of two, I highly recommend sitting at the bar. Not only will you likely get seated faster, but if you're lucky enough to land in Joe's section, you're in for something special. Outstanding food, great atmosphere, and truly elite-level service. Joe the Bartender is the real deal. Don't miss out and make sure you say hi to Mary too! - Dr. Rick read more

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The Cheesecake Factory is a restaurant chain with a nationwide footprint. There are Cheesecake Factory locations back home; but I did not visit the Waikiki store because I missed their food. For those seated at the bar, this stop has a good Happy Hour menu Monday through Friday, between 3:00-5:00p. It's a good option if you want heavy finger foods to go along with your adult beverages, or if you simply don't want a full entrée. The number of items on their Happy Hour menu is greater than a lot of other places in Waikiki touting a Happy Hour food promotion; and the pricing is good, too. (If you go to their website, you can see a PDF of the Happy Hour menu.) read more

The Cheesecake Factory - you can't not have some cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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So we ended up at The Cheesecake Factory for lunch...travel thousands of miles from home and go to a chain restaurant. The reason why is because sure we are never disappointed when we eat at The Cheesecake Factory. I loved the decor of the restaurant. It was open and inviting. We didn't have to wait long - likely because we went around 2:30 (even then we waited 15 minutes for a table for 2). That's ok as it gave me time to check out the cheesecake options. We split the potsticker appetizer, Caesar salad, and a quesadilla. Wonderful!!! Then the dessert- like I said in my picture description...OMG. We got the Oreo cheesecake. It was amazing. Now that I put on a few pounds after our great meal, I am off to walk, and walk, and walk! Enjoy! read more

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The service at this location is by far the worst compared to the others. Sometimes you get lucky with a nice server, but the wait for food is painfully long. We asked for a second round of bread about three times during our meal and still never got it. The food quality and taste are also inconsistent. BUT, the fried mac and cheese balls might be worth the hassle. read more

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Slow and nothing special, service was okay but but mostly they forgot every second ordered item.

Came here on a random Thursday night with my partner. We parked in the Royal Hawaiian Center. It was frustrating at the end because we expected to have complimentary parking per the promotion on their instagram but the help desk to validate was closed so we had to pay for parking. Upon arrival we had to wait a moment as this cheesecake factory is always very busy. Once we were seated we were very quickly helped with water and placed our orders, then our bread. We were seated by the open window which was nice. It took a while for everything to arrive but the bread helped hold us down. FOOD: - Fried Mac n Cheese: 10/10, one of the most popular apps here, and for a good reason. So indulgent, a must order. Wish there were a little more sauce though. - Chicken Madeira: 10/10, also one of their most popular dishes here. Everything was super flavorful and I enjoyed every bite. - Four cheese pasta: 6/10, my partner ordered this and added chicken. Pathetic amount of chicken inside. The pasta has also been sitting for a while. The surface was dry; when you let pasta sit, many times the sauce starts to separate and it has started to do that as well. Our waitress was nice and helpful and despite the bustling restaurant, she was able to help us just fine. Again, everything was good, just the pasta took it down a notch. Would definitely come back again! read more

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If I could give zero stars, I would. My friends who are visiting Hawaii on vacation had made a dinner reservation here. When they gave their name at the front, two female hosts (one wearing glasses and one with wavy hair) were extremely rude to them; they repeatedly made fun of my friend's name, pronounced it in a mocking way, stared at them, and laughed. I honestly cannot believe this happened, especially at a restaurant in the middle of Waikiki that is basically full of tourists from all over the world. There is absolutely no excuse for treating paying customers this way and moreover, mocking someone's name or background is completely unacceptable. My friends were nothing but polite to the staff, expecting to have a nice dinner, but they ruined the whole experience here and my friends couldn't even stay at the restaurant any longer since they wouldn't stop whatever they were doing. It was extremely upsetting to hear how my friends were treated. Please be mindful of how you treat people and do better. Please. read more

Overall, dinner tonight at the cheesecake factory at the royal hawaiian was very pleasant. Some notes about what we ordered, the pepperoni flatbread with hot honey was a 1000/10!! DEFINITELY will order again! the fallafle chicken and roasted garlic pasta was alright. i wanted the pasta carbonara but it was unavailable but our server (very sweet and caring definitely a 10/10 server) recommended this and i wasnt mad at it. My friend ordered the dipping cheeseburger was also good. the burger itself was very tasty but the Au Jus dip was kinda salty like shoyu but it was no problem lol. Another +1 on this experience: My friend accidentally left her leftovers on the table as we left and when we went to go back and grab it, it was gone. BUT, the staff was amazing enough to give us two complimentary cheesecakes due to the inconvenience which DEFINITELY made up for it! 10/10 experience mostly due to the amazing staff! read more

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Apparently, 35 minutes is now the standard warm-up period before bread makes an appearance. The food was fine, I guess--though the orange chicken seemed to have lost a fight with the fryer and showed up dry, overcooked, and severely under-sauced. But the real kick in the pants? Charging $12.95 to add a single shot of Captain Morgan to a frozen mango drink. At that price, I assumed the captain himself would be steering the blender. In any case, the experience was less than stellar! read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Severely overpriced drink, $12.95 for a shot of captains added to a drink???!! - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The manager Ben is nine feet tall and the nicest, funniest man ever. It's worth the long waits just to see his smiling face and meet him. No, I'm not his mom. The menu is about 32 pages long and the food is so fresh and fine. The portions are so large that it's hard to eat it all. Everything is so tasty and delicious. The live music is jammin! read more

I want to start by saying I normally do not dine at The Cheesecake Factory but my pregnant wife and another couple insisted. From the start when we were texted letting us know the table was ready, we went in and waited another 15 minutes just to be seated. The waitress took about 10 minutes to ask us for drinks and that point we just ordered all our food at once. Multiple attempts to get refills on our drinks were done and the waitress was just overwhelmed or preoccupied. Our food all came out cold to touch and my order was completely wrong but I did not want to say anything at this point due to the time we had already been waiting. At the end, we asked for boxes and the waitress asked if we wanted dessert and we said yes but did not bring a menu for desserts and so we had to ask... The waitress didn't bring us our boxes until we asked again because she was too busy speaking to other staff at the stand up area. I normally do not write this long of a review but felt this was needed due to the terrible overall experience. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Bathroom trash overfilled to the point it was blocking the door. - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii