The bathroom was immaculate. Truly a breathtaking experience entering a public bathroom that doesn't look like a warcrime. 10/10 would use again 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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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

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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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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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

Besides a long wait, which is understandable, just a bad experience. Staff taking reservations were short and nasty. Actually lied to us. Got in the line for a table and people were getting seated - to include those in line behind us. Went to the same woman who put us in the queue and she said you're not on the list. Nasty attitude. Flinally got seated. Took forever just to get water. Everything was slow, From ordering to food coming out - cold. Server really could have cared less. Asked to speak to manager. Took a while. And manager seemed distracted and uninterested. Not even sorry, we are slammed and short staffed...just didn't care. Go somewhere else - like Earls. (Which is one of nicer experiences we had during our week in Waikiki. If I could give a minus 5 I would have. 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

The Cheesecake Factory is a staple for many of us across the nation. I like the Honolulu location; its ambiance, decorative feel, and wonderful food make for a very good experience. Unfortunately, a party of five, including myself, waited over an hour to be seated this evening. In addition, the location was not busy--approximately one-third full, if that. After being seated, there was an additional wait of over an hour for our food; once again, the establishment was even emptier than before. I communicated this entire ordeal to the restaurant manager, Michael. He is a very professional and well-spoken individual, although I felt that after this was communicated, absolutely nothing was done to make the situation better. Nevertheless, I am a Cheesecake Factory fan. I am just not a fan of The Cheesecake Factory tonight; it did not feel as if we were "taken care of" in the slightest way. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was the most I've ever paid for food that was so terrible. First of all, you almost have to have a reservation to get into this location and then you still wait to be seated. Second, service was slow and often absent. Third, the food tasted overcooked (almost burnt meat and rubbery green beans) and too salty. I started to suspect that we were being pranked. The dining area was crowded, noisy and tables were too close together. Three of us had shrimp lettuce wraps, steak and potatoes, meatloaf, green beans and potatoes. They only brought out two pieces of bread twice despite the long wait for our food. All the food was overly salted for some reason. It tasted terrible and we could not finish it. The server came by a couple of times and then when we needed him most, he disappeared like the Last Airbender. He resurfaced to do our checks. We went here because we were familiar with the menu, but will never go back to this one again. It was close to the hotels, but that is the only thing to recommend it--Just terrible. Walk a little farther and get a decent meal for half the price. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Steak, Mashed Potatoes** Green Beans** - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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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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Food was great, little pricey but great! Our server was amazing. Some of the best service ever. We made a reservation and got in early which was nice. Second time eating here and will definitely go back! read more

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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I ordered the BBQ Chicken Salad and asked to substitute steak for the chicken. The Cheesecake Factory is well known for their absurd serving sizes. I can say the same for the serving size of this steak... absurd. When I asked if this was normal, the waitress said that it was. She also said that if I would have ordered it with chicken, I would have received the same amount of chicken (enough for a mouse). $30 for lettuce, 3 cherry tomatoes, canned corn, and canned black beans! read more

The Cheesecake Factory - BBQ Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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

Came here Saturday night around 9pm and it was only a 20 minute wait for two. It was packed but our server came a few minutes after being seated and was energetic and welcoming from beginning to end. Julia was an amazing waitress and made sure our dinner wasn't rushed and that everything was perfect. Calamari was extra crispy and delicious, I ordered the smokehouse bbq burger which Julia recommended since they sold out of their double smash burger. The smokehouse bbq burger was the perfect recommendation. Food was good, drinks were refilled in a timely manner, and customer service was top. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Fried Calamari - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Quick place to pick up your late night dessert craving. Love the variety they offer... everything from your plain traditional cheesecake, to carrot cake, variety of chocolate cakes, & so many cheesecakes to choose from. Decisions, decisions.... My go to is always the Cinnabon cheesecake, chocolate cake, carrot cake & the rasberry lemon cheesecake.... Of course with an extra dollop of whip cream. read more

We had a family gathering of 10+ people so I called to make a reservation over a week prior to our dinner, and the person that answered said it was walk in only for parties of 6 or more. I asked if I could make multiple reservations and they explained there's no guarantee we'd be seated next to each other. (I had to try, right?). Then I asked how early they thought we should come to walk in, and they said 1 hour should be good. We get there one hour early (430pm for 530pm dinner) and they tell us they can't seat us till 9pm because they have a big party. I told them I called and was told to come an hour early because you didn't take reservations for big parties, so how much earlier did the party before us get there because I didn't see a big party and there were MANY open seats. Very disappointing the way this was handled, especially to locals. read more

On vacation , we eat . Pizza was a good 8/10 came with a salad ( it was HUGE) My daughter loves the Mac and cheese !! Always try to get a reservation here because it can get packed fast ! read more

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

It's great they take reservations, all parties need to be there on time. This location is busy! Parking available at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Staff are super nice. They have free bread with huge pieces of butter! Bottomless soft drinks are a plus. Tons and of food on the menu. Of course cheesecake is so good and a must so take a look before going to your seat. Only downside is that they are so busy that the wait for food took super long..I think we waited over 35 minutes for our food and the nachos and pizza were lukewarm so basically dishes were sitting for a bit. However, manager was so nice..comped us those dishes. Everything else was hot and tasted good. Loved the kalua pork chops n the nachos..tasty! Pizza was delicious. Salad hit the spot and helped alleviate any guilt we had from pigging out. The eggs Benedict was a treat. Since the price of eggs have sky rocketed we savored the dish and every bite. The cheesecake dessert did not disappoint. Restaurant is noisy but I feel like the food booths provide you with privacy. Great friends and family gathering place! read more

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My visit to The Cheesecake Factory in Waikiki in late 2013/early 2014 was primarily an inquiry visit. I came as part of a scavenger hunt with a few of my friends from my work in student housing at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. We were interested in what we were able to order as walk-in customers to-go. My big takeaway from the experience was to go with cheesecake if ordering in-person and carrying out. The workers were gracious in interacting with us. read more

Tonight we had a party of 4. One person in our group tried to order 4 different entrees but was told they had run out of each of them. He finally chose a smash burger that he took 2 bites from. It wasn't made like a smash burger, had literally two grilled onion pieces. We were also told that their carbonation wasn't working so there were limits to what we could get to drink. Our meals took a very long time to get out. I'm wondering if less effort is put in because it's mostly hungry tourists that probably won't be coming back. Our waitress was nice, but never asked about the food once it was brought to us. read more

This is the best location I've been to (even better than Kapolei). It was a busy night tonight 1/3/2026, but the hosts sat us quick and were helpful. But, a huge shoutout to our server Michael Selvester! I recommend sitting in his section if you dine here; he was so kind, genuine, and attentive. I went on a date with my boyfriend for his birthday and this was the best service we've had EVER. As a server myself at another restaurant, I was very pleased :) The food was amazing and the restaurant was fancy with soft lighting. I recommend getting the shrimp scampi, fried calamari, and the avacado egg rolls. read more

The Cheesecake Factory - Fried Calamari - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Absolutely devastating for a restaurant that I have gone to all my life, ESPECIALLY this one where every time I come it's a happy meal and good experience. This time though, absolutely terrible. We come in and they tell us 20 minutes, ok, that's very reasonable, but when we get in and they call our name, we have to wait another 30 minutes. While that we are the second family in the waiting area but every time another family comes in, immediately get seated and all of the seated people are white while I and many other families have to wait and mind you, we are not white at all and neither was anyone else. 1 Star When we finally get seated the waiter was amazing and funny, we got our drinks immediately got to us and we ordered a soup that came immediately and the ambiance was amazing with a touch of mellow. 5 stars When our food came, we ordered a Korean fried chicken, steak and mashed potatoes, and a BBQ burger. The KFC was presented amazingly but was not as good as Zippy's KFC. The steak is so tender but not cooked as well as wanted. The burger and fries' presentation was amazing with the fries in a metal cup and sauces were put in a separate cup. The meat was cooked to perfection and the avocado was put on another bun so the flavor will stay. The food was amazing once again, the steak was 4 stars, the KFC was 3, and the burger was 5. So full we had to do take out. 5 Stars. So once again, main highlights are: Racist waiters Semi-long line Amazing food Select waiters are amazing. 4 Stars Recommended if your white Other than that you might want to think about other places to eat. read more

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