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It's been a while since my wife and I have been to a steakhouse. But tonight we celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary at The Cutlery. I am so glad we decided to go here. The moment you walk in the staff greets you like you are part of the family. Their smiles are warm and bright. Even the uncle that's in the parking lot goes out of his way to make sure your cars are well looked after so you don't have to worry. The food experience was 10 out of 10 for us. We started off with the smoked grilled octopus. It was so tender. You could cut it with a fork. It had a very nice smoky flavor with a bit of char and a little bit of crunch. It was a perfect bite. Impaired with the chili pepper water took it over the top. We also ordered the fried brussels sprouts with the drizzle of honey, the broccolini and the truffle mashed potatoes. All of these dishes were seasoned to perfection. Even the truffle mash, with just a subtle flavor of the delicate mushroom, not overpowering at all. Everything was so well balanced. When our entries arrived, which was the Nakamura prime rib and the pork chop both were really good! The whole dining experience was a 10 out of 10 we shared it with some good friends and it was a really memorable 42nd anniversary.
The Cutlery is a very quaint, comfortable place to have a good steak dinner. We had three different meat dishes; ribeye steak, paniolo style prime rib, and prime rib. All were delicious! Very tasty, well seasoned and tender. We also had a bunch of sides; bone marrow, escargots, tako, fries, brussel sprouts, corn, and broccolini. All the dishes were all good and complemented the steaks very well. The service here is excellent; very friendly and attentive. This is also, without question, the most dog friendly place I have ever been to! They even serve your dog a steak platter, nice little pieces of meat grilled to perfection. Our dog loved it! Overall, this was a really nice dinner. It is however, a little pricey. Also, getting in touch with them is difficult if you need to make changes. Once there, they are very accommodating so I would recommend The Cutlery for a good steak dinner!
First time eating here and I would definitely come back for the food. They are know for their prime rib but I chose to try their ribeye. It does have a more char kind of flavor but I enjoyed it. It was also cooked just right! Sides were good too! Brussels sprouts were super crispy and delicious! Reservation was at 5 pm which is when they open for dinner and we were seated inside. There's also outdoor seating if that's your preference. There's also parking but it's a small parking lot. It can get cold inside so bring a jacket if you get cold easily like me. I did not use the restroom so I can't speak on that. Staff were very friendly and they were very attentive and our cups were always filled. Their dessert menu is small but what we had (banana bread pudding) was tasty! All in all, I would come back to try more of their sides and other entrees.
Upscale steakhouse prices with a surprisingly upscale diner level experience. Cozy intimate dining room. We really wanted to like The Cutlery, but the evening ended up being quite underwhelming. Service: Once we were seated, service was excellent. Our server Brandy was friendly, attentive, and did a great job taking care of us. Unfortunately, the experience started off awkwardly. The four of us arrived about five minutes before our reservation and stood in front of an empty hostess podium with no one to greet us. Several staff members walked by without acknowledging us. After going to the bar to get a glass of wine we waited for about more eight minutes before it dawned on me that maybe there wasn't a hostess on duty so I flagged down a server who surprisingly was able to check us in with his phone and seated us. Kind of weird and not the most welcoming first impression. Food: This is where things really fell short. The Hokkaido scallops were completely drowned in an olive oil-ginger sauce that overwhelmed the delicate sweetness of the scallops. Similarly,!the wagyu bone marrow suffered the same fate. The heavy-handed use of Hawaiian chili chimichurri masked the richness of the marrow instead of complementing it. The sauce itself was good but geez go easy on it. The side of bread that accompanied the dish was hard and dry. I mean like when crumbs turn to dust when you bite into it type of dry. The charred romaine Caesar salad had a strange gas/fumey smell that made it hard to enjoy. The biggest disappointment was the porterhouse for two, which should have been the star of the evening . Surprisingly, it was under-seasoned and lacked the quality and tenderness you expect from a steakhouse of this caliber. The garlic herb butter didn't bring much to the party except a greasy texture rather than actual flavor. The valet parking attendant was excellent. We really wanted to like this place but the experience fell short of the hype. Happy eating!! 27
The only word I can come up with to describe this meal is "Yikes" I came here with a group of 6 friends for dinner. I was excited about the prime rib so I preordered. I ordered the charred Caesar salad and duck fat fries. The charred salad was odd, I think I was expecting a light smoke but I guess they were true to the title because it was charred. My prime rib was the standard medium rare but it took some cutting because there was so much connective tissue that had not melted, the fat hadn't melted either. It was just bad. I asked the server about the prime rib and she said it's supposed to have a lot of fat because of the cut. Absolutely true, but it's supposed to melt not be huge chunks. It also needed the horseradish, it had no flavor otherwise. The server was nice and took half off the prime rib. The fries tasted like a standard fry I've had before, nothing special. I tried the lobster pasta my friend had and it was delicious, everyone who ordered pasta at the table was satisfied which is great but this is a steak restaurant. The server was really nice. I wouldn't come back even if someone else was paying. But my dog appreciated the prime rib I brought home, so I guess that's a win?
My fiance and I decided to celebrate our anniversary at The Cutlery since we heard good things about this place. WARNING: Be prepared to wait for your food. Our server was really nice and let us know about the wait time, but wow it's no joke. The entree can literally take over an hour to an hour and a half during peak hours. They are known for their prime rib and I guess I misunderstood when I made the reservation on OpenTable, I thought one prime rib is automatically reserved and if you wanted more, needed to put in for more. Oops. The foods that we ordered were escargot, lobster pasta, ribeye. brussel sprouts and duck fat fries. Our favorite was the duck fat fries. It was sooo crispy and had really good flavor. Second best would be the escargot except they toasted the bread too long where it hurts your roof of the mouth. We really wanted to like this place, but we just thought it was okay. At least we gave it a try!
Dined out with my industry friends celebrating a birthday of the oldest friend in our group! We had to make the reservation in advance for a party of 9 and reserved three prime ribs ahead of time for our party. We were also asked for a pre-order the day of our reservation because of our large party. The staff was friendly and very accommodating, our party was a little crazy and we were all dressed up as old ladies but the staff was super kind. Our favorite thing about cutlery has to be the food! We loved all the appetizers, but our favorite has to be the bone marrow which had a great crust and perfectly toasted bread and pickled onions! Another great one was the tako!!!! Always a great choice! It was perfect in flavor and texture. Prime rib and steak was cut pupu to share which was on request and very considerate of staff. We loved the prime rib! It was thick cut perfectly cooked and seasoned! Steak was also cooked perfectly but didn't stand out as much as the prime rib. We also loved the lamb rack! We got a round of drinks but nothing that stood out to us. We also thought the service was great and adequate for what they could offer for a large party. The ambience was also nice with outside seating and indoor seating. For dessert we were offered a scoop of ice cream for our friends birthday. The crème brûlée we shared was also a table favorite definitely would come back to try different dishes next time
We went on an off day, it was nice place. Very clean and the staff was very friendly. I liked the fact that the menu had a backlight where can see the words on the menu. We enjoyed the food and the porter house steak hit the spot. Melt in your mouth steak. It was worth the $$.
We arrived for our 5:45 pm reservations. With a packed house the wait for the food was tortuously long. The beverages came out piece meal and Bud's Mac n cheese was first to arrive at the table. 80% of the food once they finally arrived were enjoyed: French fries, brussel sprouts, lamb, 3 steaks & Mac n cheese. All steaks and lamb were ordered medium but Sweetie's rib eye was charred on the outside and brown on the inside. I chose this restaurant for the marrow but the one out of 2 pieces of bone I tried didn't have enough marrow to fill the tiny spoon. It was loaded with chimichurri. The toasted bread rounds were buttery and garlicy hard like Melba toast but I liked it. Had to ask for my fingerling potatoes and it arrived when the rest of our party had finished. We flagged a server for boxes for take out, I walked up to the front to ask for a bag, and the check and I got up to deliver the payment. Although it was a Tuesday nite, 2 of us wanted the prime rib but it's only available on weekends. The parking attendant should be commended for his service, helped our 3 cars get a parking space, walked me to the entrance with his umbrella and was at the mercy of the cold night air and drizzles. They really should use two parking spaces to build a shelter for him. If not for him, I'd remove a star. If your party consists of only adults and 2-1/2 hours is okay for you to dine, if the place wasn't slammed to occupancy it may have been a better experience. Dark interior, minimal spacing between tables, its attempt to have fine dining vibes is hampered but it has potential.
If I could rate this place 10 stars, I absolutely would. Do yourself a favor and check this place out, if you haven't already done so. We've been here a handful of times and have recommended them to our friends and family both locally and out of town. All of the times that we've been here, we had reservations and have been at slower service times. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and are kind enough to go through the items of you do have questions. Each time we've went, we've taken their recommendations and haven't been disappointed, yet. It may just be sides, but I love the potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. The honey in the Brussels is what knocks it out of the park. While it is a little dim inside of the restaurant, the menus light up. I don't recommend bringing a stroller. There's not a lot of space to put it. It is a kid-friendly place, but it for sure is a little of an upscale restaurant. So, to each its own.
Had my sister visiting and wanted to take her here. Walking up to the restaurant, we could already smell the delicious food. We were not disappointed! Everything made me do my happy food wiggle. Nalani was our server and she was so friendly and attentive! Customer service here is excellent! I will always want to return here.
Crazy good food! No hesitation, no debate, I'd come back immediately. Dinner at The Cutlery in Kaimukī was phenomenal across the board. We reserved the prime rib ahead of time (highly recommend) and loved that they're transparent about prep times. They tell you up front if something takes longer so you can decide in the moment. Thoughtful and appreciated. Not a single miss on the food. There were 3 of us and we decided to select our own entrees and share them with each other. We had: Charred romaine Caesar salad Washugyu bone marrow (ridiculous) 16 oz reserved Nakamura cut prime rib (worth every dollar) Short rib pasta Kurobuta pork chop Crispy Brussels sprouts Duck fat fries Fire roasted corn Shishito peppers Everything was perfect, rich without being heavy, and clearly made with intention. We all kept saying how good everything tasted and we were happy we decided to share everything we had. Cocktails were equally on point, guava margarita, yuzu shiso sidecar, and Empress lychee martini were all balanced, flavorful, and dangerous in the best way. Service was friendly and pleasant, though we weren't checked on as often as expected especially for indoor seating. That said, the food absolutely carried the night. Seating options include standard indoor tables, indoor high-tops, and outdoor seating. Accessibility & logistics heads-up:Waialae entrance has a few stairs. The 9th Ave entrance requires walking past the outdoor seating and can feel tight where the walkway bends if chairs are pulled out. There's also a small lip at the doorway into the standard dining area (I think it was a sliding door threshold). Parking was tight that night and took a few loops before landing street parking. 1,000% would return without pause. The Cutlery is doing it! Come hungry!
Six of us ate at this neighborhood steakhouse located in Kaimuki. We started off w/ oysters and escargot. The oysters were shucked beautifully, and they tasted uber fresh fr WA. Likewise, the escargot had lots of garlic & parmesan to put on your toast. I'm glad we weren't served additional bread. For my main, I chose a NY steak. Others in the group ordered the signature prime rib (reserve in advance), ribeye and short rib pasta. No one complained, and none of us went home hungry. The steaks were finished w/ butter the way I like it. Mine was cooked perfect medium rare. Our sides consisted of duck fat fries, mushrooms and broccolini (not all pictured). The star of the sides was the fries. They came out piping hot, and went well with ketchup. Lastly, we shared two desserts. Both were very good. The mud pie rivaled Duke's, and the creme brûlée had a nice crust on top. Alex took great care of us and showed a lot of Aloha. There is a 20% tip for parties of 5 or more. Alex and his side kick earned every penny. Regarding the ambiance, its laid back. We sat outside which was fine for us. The six of us wanted plenty of room. There is a bar to your left as you walk in. To the right is a small dining area. The outside dining area has about 5 tables. Better to uber/lyft here bc parking is difficult. I'm definitely returning when I visit home. Kaimuki is home to a lot of neighborhood places. I'd rather eat where the locals do.
2 months ago
We enjoyed our date night here! The ambience is perfect for couples or a family dinner. We reserved the Kia we smoked prime rib and it didn't disappoint! I enjoyed my prime rib with the paniolo style which charred the outside and gave it a perfect crisp. read more
11 months ago
Came here for an anniversary dinner and it didn't disappoint. They have a free parking lot on 9th Avenue, which is super convenient. The interior is sleek and modern with a black design, and the menus even light up when you open them, which was a fun little surprise. We ordered the duck fat fries, truffle mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, Nakamura cut prime rib, and ribeye. The food took about an hour to come out, but everything was worth the wait. The standouts were definitely the fries, Brussels sprouts, and prime rib. The fries were perfectly crispy with a nice coating that gave them an extra crunch. The Brussels sprouts were baked and charred just right with a touch of sweetness that balanced the flavor nicely. The prime rib was incredibly tender, and I'm glad we came on a Saturday to be able to try it. Service was fantastic. The staff kept our table clean and our waters filled throughout the meal. Overall, this is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and enjoy a great dinner. read more
I would give it a 2.5/5 stars, but closer to 2/5 if I were to round! TL;DR: I came here with my boyfriend and his family for their last dinner, and I would say that the food satisfied, but our overall experience was pretty disappointing. If you're looking for friendly and informative service, this was not the place for that, and, at least from our experience, it unfortunately wasn't the best preparation for the food either. I'm hoping that if I dine back in The Cutlery again, I'll hopefully have better service and better food preparation to be able to give my review a bump! **FOOD** APPETIZERS: We had the Fire Roasted Washugyu Bone Marrow, Charred Romaine Salad, and Crispy Brussel Sprouts, and those definitely did not disappoint (especially the Bone Marrow)! Everything was so tasteful and made it the perfect way to start our dinner off. If you are a fan of bone marrow, or even if you've never tried it before, definitely do so here! It won't disappoint. FOOD: My boyfriend's sister and brother in law ate the New York Striploin and Oxtail Ragu. I don't 100% remember feedback about the New York Striploin, but do remember that the Oxtail Ragu was an absolute HIT for his sister, and she was adamant about everyone tasting--both dishes were definitely big enough to be shared by two people! My boyfriend and I shared the Nakamura Cut Prime Rib. I'm never really a steak kind of girl, but wanted to try it considering the nature of the restaurant. My boyfriend, who is a steak fanatic, definitely was not the happiest with the preparation or the cut, and we actually ended up just not even eating half of the meal. Finally, my boyfriend's parents shared the New Zealand Rack of Lamb. Though my meal wasn't particularly to my liking/tastebuds, I did enjoy a bite of the lamb. It fell apart so nicely and was extremely juicy and flavorful! DRINKS: I did not have an alocholic beverage, but if you're looking for something on the sweeter and non-alcoholic side, definitely try the Lilikoi Mojito! **AMBIANCE AND SERVICE** AMBIANCE: The restaurant itself was pretty quiet, so if you're looking for a quieter date night/setting, this is the place to be. I would say that in terms of space though, it's pretty tight, both in the restaurant and for parking! SERVICE: For the stars knocked down, I would say it was majority due to the service. We brought my boyfriend's family here, thinking that it would be a wonderful way to end their Hawaii trip, but unfortunately the service we received was extremely poor. Our waitress was definitely in three places at once and didn't really pay much attention or wait us well, and due to the crowded space, we ended up sitting at a bar AND were receiving looks from waitresses going back and forth as they bumped into the back of our chairs (we literally couldn't scoot in any further). In addition to this, there was also one time that one of the waitresses accidentally smacked my boyfriend's back with one of the plates as she was rushing by; my boyfriend apologized, but the response received from the waitress was a roll of the eyes and no words to even say it's okay or sorry. Unfortunately, my experience was not the best, but I'm hoping that yours will be! read more
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Aloha Jaclyn,…
We went there on Valentine's Day, and the food was spectacular. They were willing to accommodate us last minute and even sat us early. Despite being right on Waialae Avenue, the outside seating wasn't noisy. All the staff were helpful, knowledgeable and courteous. We had the porterhouse for two but it could easily feed 3 people, and the bone marrow appetizer was simply amazing. The kids meal was adult-sized and my son was happy to report that the smoked meat was delicious. The duck fat fries were so decadent and perfectly crispy, it was an instant hit at the table. The mashed potatoes were creamy and went with everything, including the duck fat fries lol; DOUBLE STARCH POWER! We shared had the crème brûlée for dessert and it was so smooth, probably the best crème brûlée I've had in some time! Would definitely recommend, and am excited to return soon! read more
1 year ago
First things first, food on an other level!!! 5 stars all the way around. Everything my wife and I ate tasted amazing. Escargot, bone marrow, prime rib, lobster pasta, ox tail ragu, truffle mash. For dessert house made cheese cake and crème brûlée. I'd recommend it all to everyone, we are coming back for sure. Service is impeccable, very attentive, kind, and caring. Love the ambiance especially for a date or casual dinner with amazing drinks. Loved every bit for our first time driving from Waianae to Kaimuki for a beautiful evening. Thank you Alex and Brandy and all the staff for making our night so beautiful. read more
6 months ago
We love the Smokey flavor of the steak but it was too fattening. $75??? We love the flavor of the salmon, but it was too thin... as you see they served the tail of the salmon, really small and, was $45. For the same price, I had a bigger piece and better flavor at signature steakhouse. Mix feeling but definitely I won't pick this place for revisiting. The parking was challenging, probably pick somewhere else.... read more
1 year ago
This little gem in Kaimuki is such a great date night spot. Food was great! Ambiance is wonderful! Service is pretty good. Prices are high, but the food is worth it, and they do have a Happy Hour menu. We've been here twice. The first time was amazing and we were excited to return. We had just been married, and wanted to celebrate. We tried calling earlier in the day to make a reservation, multiple times during their open hours, but to no avail. We ended up walking in. There was a large party in there, so we had to wait for about 20 minutes or so, then decided to sit at the bar. Eventually, they were able to move us outside. We ordered the truffle mash potatoes because they were so delicious our first time around, but they said they ran out, so we went with the truffle fingerling potatoes. The potatoes lacked flavor and seasoning. They surprised us with the rest of their truffle mash that was left, which was almost half of a serving, yet charged us full price. They ended up comping us the fingerling potatoes, but I didn't even eat them because I did not like it, so I guess that was my fault for ordering it in place of what I really wanted. Everything else was ok. The grilled lettuce caesar salad was probably the best thing we ate that night. We couldn't find our server most of the night, so we were requesting things through the busser during dinner. The busser was really nice and attentive, so we tipped him extra. We ended up leaving the fingerling potatoes on the table instead of taking it home. Overall, we're 50/50 on returning. Maybe it was a fluke experience our second time around. Our wedding night of all nights. read more
7 months ago
This place opens up at 5pm so we got there a little early and good thing too. Parking is free but that lot is pretty small so get there a little bit before 5 if you can to score some parking-they'll still seat you but warn you they won't start serving until 5pm (no problem). It's really a nice ambiance-if you're sitting inside it's a nice relaxed vibe with dark lighting and some chill 70s-90s music playing quietly in the background. As far as service goes they were very friendly, very attentive to keep your glass full, and our server herself was just AWESOME. Checked on us from time to time, had great recommendations, was just really sweet. Loved it The food was definitely good to try. We're the kine couple who likes to order a lot to sample plenty to get the whole experience lol and just take home the rest for leftovers during the week. I saw a post on TikTok that the chili pepper water here is good and DAMN is it. My husband had to ask if they can give more or if they sell (They do btw). Notable mentions are the oysters (with that chili pepper water), the prawns and the nakamura prime rib. If you make a reservation they encourage you to reserve the prime rib in case you no like miss out and let me tell you the pulehu style prime rib was GOOD! HUGE portions, quite a bit of fat and sauce, not gonna lie. Coulda used a little more salt. The oxtail ragu was good too! Thick on the sauce so I felt like maybe the oxtail got lost in that and the pasta but the meat was tender so I was satisfied. I wish I could vouch more for that washugyu bone marrow though. I mean the flavors come through when you're eating it with the bread sure but there was more chimichurri sauce than freaking marrow, I'm sad to say and it was oily so definitely on the rich side. Always good to try, right? That being said I'd still come here again :) The food was good, the service was on point and the vibes were just real chill. Definitely something to check out for date night! read more
6 months ago
The pupus were delicious especially the duck fries! However, the food took over 40 mins after we ordered. The server was super nice and explained some issues in the kitchen but it's understandable so no big deal. When the food came out, my pork chops were a little under cooked and the steak not the way we ordered them; but, I would try again. Parking was a little difficult but at least there is an attendant outside to help which is nice! read more
2 years ago
I went to The Cutlery recently with a group of 9, and it was a pretty solid experience. They asked for our orders 48 hours ahead of time because of the big party. The appetizers and mains were amazing--seriously, no complaints there. One thing to keep in mind though: the portions are *huge*. Like, the mashed potatoes could easily feed 3-4 people. And if you're into rich sides, the bone marrow with pickled onions was next-level good. The meats are all smoked with keawe wood, and you can really taste that smoky depth in everything. I had the seafood pasta for my main, and it was really well done--fresh seafood, great flavor, no complaints. Overall, it was a great meal, especially if you like bold, flavorful dishes. Just maybe go with an appetite--or plan to share! read more
6 months ago
Excellent service. Food was par for the course. Escargots, bone marrow, steaks were all topped with chimichurri all tasted alike. We ordered the steak rare to medium rare but it was cooked more to medium. read more
Light up menus?! What.... I've never been to a place that had light up menus- so I thought that was a nice touch. We were seated inside where it was quiet and dimly lit. I came here for one thing - the 7 hour Kiawe Smoked Prime Rib ($60). I'm a big carnivore eater, so whenever I have a chance to eat red meat, I take it! It did not disappoint! It was perfectly cooked, juicy, tender, slight smoky flavor from the Kiawe wood and had endless au jus to dip in. You can only order this on the weekends and MUST state that you would like to reserve a prime rib in OpenTable. Otherwise, they do run out sometimes. The Oxtail Ragu was very flavorful, hearty and comforting dish, on the heavier side but we did enjoy it. The Oxtail was very tender. We also ordered their mushrooms and duck fat fries which were a larger portion than I expected. Duck fat had a subtle taste, but incredibly crispy - the way I like it! Definitely great to share with the table. We took some leftovers home. This is a casual and comfortable spot that locals can enjoy in the lovely neighborhood of Kaimuki. So many great eateries, and this happens to be another nice gem. I think what stands out is the larger portions for high quality and "finer" dining experience of Kaimuki. You can show up in your tshirt and slippas and they'll still serve you here with no judgement. Easy to make reservations online OpenTable. Parking lot available, there was an attendant there that showed us where to park. Easy peasy. Service was really friendly and attentive as well! Recommend! read more
Definitely a date night or special celebration restaurant. Good atmosphere. Bar seating or tables. In door or outdoor seating. Quite environment. Great food. Great service. Worth the money. Parking located in a lot in the back of the restaurant, it can fill up but there is street parking. Can't wait to go back! read more
1 year ago
Food was delicious! Randomly found this place on yelp and was happy they were able to get us seated without a reservation. We enjoyed the porter house, charred Cesar salad, mashed potatoes and Brussel sprouts. The 4 stars vs 5 is because the table behind us had their dog seated in a chair and they were disturbingly pre chewing their food and feeding it to their dog with the same utensils. I'm a proud dog owner myself but definitely not something I want to whiteness while I'm trying to enjoy my fancy steak. So I just wish the restaurant would have more boundaries on where the dog gets to sit. read more
1 year ago
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Jordan K.
Tokiko,…
7 months ago
We enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. Loved the service & food. It was a wonderful experience, loved the old school R&b playing in the background, the light up menus. Will definitely be returning again, highly recommend. read more
Sunday night with a reservation for two Prime Ribs! The roast beast was huge over a pound each serving! We started with the steamed clams in garlic butter with sausages. Yum! The truffled mashed was a perfect addition. We have a great Prime Rib on Windward side, but no reservations. This booking is worth the drive to town. read more
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Aloha Rob!…
6 months ago
1 year ago
Pros: The food was genuinely good. Steaks were tender and packed with flavor. Pupus were unique. Even the sides were solid too. Everything was well executed. The service was fantastic. The staff were friendly, attentive, and respectful from start to finish. Pros: While the prices are on the higher side, they're somewhat justified by the quality of the food and service. That said, what truly caught us off guard was the automatic 20% gratuity added for a party of five. In a modest, local setting with no standout views or luxury touches, that felt excessive-- especially for a restaurant that positions itself as community-friendly. All in all, the food and service delivered, however, things like the 20% gratuity for party of 5 took away from the experience a bit. read more
9 months ago
We were seated right away when we got there since we had reservations. Parking is very hard in the area but the restaurant have parking right around the back! First impression was that the restaurant was modern, clean and menus were super cool (it lights up lol). Very limited seats, there's some outside and few high tops and tables inside. What we got: - Kiawe Smoked Meat: OMG!!! DEF WOULD GO BACK JUST FOR THIS! Just thinking about it makes me drool lol. It was so good! Well seasoned and very tender! We loved it so much! Serving size is tiny tho, but legit would be so good with rice lol. - Seafood Pasta: I loved this one too! They def didn't shy away from giving you crab. Very generous serving of seafood. Super tasty! Worth getting! - Porterhouse for two: VERY DISAPPOINTING! To think that this is a steakhouse, you'd expect it to be really good but unfortunately it wasn't. We ordered this to be medium rare but it was very undercooked, almost rare on some parts! The outside was so burnt tho that it was tasting bitter. It seemed like they just tried to save the steak and served it even if it wasn't cooked right. Its presentation looked very yummy but when we tasted it, it wasn't as good as it looks! So sad bc we were paying good money for this. Overall, we're down to come back to try other things here. Def would order the kiawe smoked meat again for appetizer. Price point is not that bad compared to other places but I'm really hoping that the next steak we order is better than what we had. read more
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This was suggested by a good friend of mine as having excellent food. In my opinion, this was an understatement. Imagine an elegant restaurant with outstanding food and excellent service in the heart of Kaimuki. That's the experience at The Cutlery. One just needs to look at their menu to get an idea of the wonderful dishes that are offered. My friend ordered a Nakamura Prime Rib when the reservations were being made for me because it is a very popular item. Now I know what it means to have meat melt in your mouth. The Washhugyu bone marrow was full of flavor with generous amounts of butter and garlic. The toast was a perfect accompaniment to the marrow. If you haven't had fries cooked in duck fat then you're missing out. The charred broccolini was delicious and perfectly cooked. Service was great and plates appeared and dirty plates disappeared almost as if by magic. Vanilla ice cream was a perfect end to an excellent meal. There is a small parking lot in the back of the restaurant but street side parking is available. I'll need to visit again in the future to try the other items on their menu. Check it out! read more
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9 months ago
To whoever Jordan K is, don't let these people get you down. This place rules. The house salad was light, sweet and refreshing. I don't usually like Tako but my wife wanted to order it and it might be the best Tako appetizer I ever had, the chilli pepper water really makes it. The Ribeye was tender, well seasoned and delicious. The Lamb wa banging too. Plus our server Alex was really cool too. My wife really enjoyed her birthday dinner. Keep your head up. Yum. - The creme brulee was great too! read more
1 year ago
The last time i visited the island, i wanted to do something a bit special for myself away from the more touristy area of Waikīkī. I decided on a steak dinner and was excited to find The Cutlery based on the pictures people posted. The service was excellent; as soon as i arrived, i was seated right away and not long after i had my drink in hand. I had decided on the 16oz New York Strip loin and the truffle mashed potatoes, and let me tell you everything tasted amazing. I only wish i knew that the side dishes were a shareable portion, because i had to leave half of it behind lol. If I ever make it back to the island, i will definitely be back. read more
8 months ago
There was no AC or music due to tech issues but the amazing food made up for it! Everything was soo good from drinks to pupus to entrees! Great place for intimate and special occasions. 10/10 recommend! read more
My friend and I dined here twice The first time was for my birthday and the 2nd time with her birthday. My friend also liked the food here & came here with her boyfriend a few times. What can I say, the food was delicious and just loved the smokey flavors in the dishes. I think I remembered the waitress telling me they have a smoker in the back. It's a small casual restaurant shared with a barber shop with about 3 high top seating & bar seating with more outdoor open air seating for larger groups. Twice we were able to sit at one of the high top seating. Best to make reservations. Perhaps it may be nice to be seated outside as long as it wasn't pouring rain like on our 2nd visit. It was actually a stormy day and luckily it was just a few of us dining inside. Free parking in the back lot which is shared with other businesses. The barber shop used to be in the front area but soon after we dined there, the barber shop moved in the back area and restaurant can accommodate more diners inside. The bathroom is way in the back outside of the restaurant but near the kitchen. They give you a lighted menu which was cool . It was the first time for both of us when she took me out to dinner. We ordered way too many of dishes! Good portions so we were able to take home our left overs. The second time we knew better but orders some of our favorites. These are the dishes I've tried so far: *Duck fat fries- (duck fat, Maldon salt & parsley) An absolutely must! So yummy and crispy! *Charred Broccolini with Maldon salt and butter. -loved the charred taste and I'm not a veggie eater but I enjoyed it. *Mushrooms Medley (Ali'i, shimeji and shiitake with brown butter) - love mushrooms -yum! *Kiawe Smoke meat - Tasty! *Butter Garlic Steamed Clams - friend wanted this. love garlic butter and comes with bread! *Fingerling Potatoes - I love potatoes so these were good too! Just had a lot starch dishes. *Okinawan Sweet potato pie - Different from what you may picture it to look like but it I liked it. *Oxtail Ragu - we always ordered our own Oxtail Ragu as our entree because we love it! We even had left overs. Love the smokey taste in the sauce. So different! Pretty much anything you try would be yummy. Good food and service! It's one of my favorite restaurants. read more
5 months ago
Appetizers that i wanted were.. available. The bone marrow was too busy, too much toping and couldn't taste the actual marrow.. Tako was bomb! Oysters were on the smaller side.. too much cheese in the escargot and bread was too thick. We had to reserve a prime rib when we made our reservation and i was super excited for it but Seasoning was lacking to the one that the Au gu and horseradish couldn't even save it! Rib eye was fine for me but my husband still thought it was under seasoned.. honestly I think the whole experience made his option bias but whatever, they deserve it . Service was no where to be found or in kinder words.. lacking. We sat by the bar and a few times I considering getting up and walking to the bar to order directly from the bartender... would not recommend if you're trying to have a good night. To top it off, heard the staff talking about telling the table that another party was waiting for the table and that they had to wrap up and the waiter still had the nerve to mention this to us.. and my response "if you guys would like us to be out by a certain time to accommodate the next reservation, you guys should require us to order by a certain time and have out order out by a certain time. I understand that this is a management issue because I've worked in restaurants before but yeaaaaaa, have a good night!" read more
2 years ago
One of the most delicious meals I've enjoyed in a long time. Everything we tried was so yummy! We were able to easily make reservations via Open Table and you also get 1000 bonus points for booking! Score! We had a late reservation so we had no issues parking or getting our table. For drinks, we had the lemonade, plantation tea and Old Fashioned. I really enjoyed the plantation tea. For starters we order the following: - New Caledonia Blue Prawns: these were well made and delicious. - Fire Roasted Bone Marrow: I've been craving bone marrow, and these really hit the spot! All the flavors blended perfectly together. It was sooooo good! The crostini were a bit thick, but I just cut them in half and it was perfect! The Entrees: - Ribeye 16 oz: No additions needed, this was perfectly cooked! - Side of Duck Fat Fries: OMG, these were the best fries I've had in a long time! You know when you just want that perfectly fried, thick, non greasy French fries, these were it! The portion was beyond huge! Dessert: - Cutlery Mid pie: I really wanted the mud pie, even though it was huge! It was delicious! - Dave's Ice cream Kona Coffee: Complimentary for a special occasion. Yes please! What can I say, I love coffee ice cream! Everything is so thoughtful down to the menu! Intimate atmosphere, upon being seated to look at the menu, you open it up and it's perfectly lighted! I've never seen this before and absolutely love it! They have a dedicated parking lot which is great. Staff were very friendly. Music was perfectly curated by the owner. The food was amazing! The entire evening was exceptional! Thank you for a wonderful night! 2024: 21 read more
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1 year ago
We had dinner at Cutlery for my Daughters Birthday celebration and overall it was a great experience--definitely worth 5 stars. Locally owned is appreciated. The ambiance was casual, warm and inviting with whiskey bar vibes inside , an outdoor cozy but upscale neighborhood feel without being stuffy. We were seated quickly even though the restaurant was nearly full, which was a pleasant surprise. Staff were friendly but the star is the FOOD! I'd go back for both salads alone, it was all Dang good! They also sang Happy Bday for my daughter. TySM! read more
1 year ago
I thought I ordered rare but it was mid rare. Food was great! Rare will be way better! Next time I ll try Tako and Sunday only dishes with my Oreo! Btw, their hot sauce in the shrimp is so so outstanding that I asked them to give me one more for my stery lol Sorry guts but cannot help! Keto & dog. kid friendly! Btw, they offer free cut steak to your dog!!! read more
11 months ago
Food was amazing. Service was great. My steak was cooked to perfection and the prime rib was extremely tender. Truffle mash is out of this world and shishito pepper are sooo good. Also liked the chared caesar salad was different but good. Only thing food took a long long time to come out and parking can be a challenge. Don't go into the barber shop as the entrance is on the Waialae street side. read more
2 years ago
Upon looking up 'steak' on Yelp, The Cutlery was one of the most recommended. Made our way towards here, located in Kaimuki, on Waialae and 9th Ave. 9th Ave is a one way, so when you turn, The Cutlery is on the right, and the parking is the 2nd turn on the right. The first turn looked small and kind of tricky. There was a sign on the sidewalk for where to park for The Cutlery, and other establishments in the area, so just look for that, and there was an attendant. First time here, and it was pretty cool. They have bar seating, high table seats, and outdoor seating. We chose outdoor seating. Nice thing about the outdoor seating was the bushes were really high, so that was cool for some privacy. The downfall is flys, bugs, and chickens if you go when the sun is still out. There were chickens on the grass right outside the outdoor seating too. It was so funny cuz at one point, it crowed, and me and another lady looked at each other like "wtf lol" lol but regardless of the flies, bugs and chickens, cuz we went right when it opened at 5, sun was still out, the drinks were good, the food was good, the customer service was good, and it was just a nice time. I ordered a li hing margarita, which wasn't on the menu, but they were able to make it for me, and it was lovely, so thank you for that! Wife had a coke, and the sodas are bottomless, so she was happy. Wife ordered pulehu tako. I'm not a fan of tako, but when I tried this, oh man... it was so good. The pulehu tako was so soft and not hard and chewy. And it had a nice bbq flavor, and the green sauce was good too. It's a small serving for 2 people but it was enough to share between us. For our entrees I got the ribeye and wife got the prime rib. Our sides were rice, mushroom medley and lobster tail. Everything is Ala carte. I heard and saw that when making reservations online in advanced, you should order your prime rib when you make your reservations to reserve your piece and for preparation purposes?! We went on a Friday, no reservations, right when they opened at 5, so we got lucky with the prime rib for coming early. The meats were good, all kiawe smoked. We did order medium well, but it was kind of too well, rarely any pink.. but it's all good. We still enjoyed it. The lobster tail tasted to oceany to me, but that's just me I guess lol. The mushroom medley was good. Awesome customer service. According to my receipt, our server was Kaitlyn. She was super friendly, nice, and very informative when explaining the specials and dishes. And we got the dessert, their mud pie! That was delish too. All the girls were so nice and attentive checking on us, from the host, to the servers, to the busser. Would we come here again, most definitely! 10/10 recommend. read more
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3435 Waialae Ave
Ste 103
Honolulu, HI 96816
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(808) 260-1321
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Do they have a happy hour? And what is the menu and time for happy hour?
The Cutlery - Kaimuki's Neighborhood Steakhouse & Barbershop. Their listings focus on dinner hours (5-9 p.m.) and weekend specials, but nothing in the available information suggests they offer a dedicated happy hour…
Are there indoor tables? Last time I went we had to sit outside next to 9th Ave. very noisy from traffic from both waialae and 9th Ave
They do! I recommend making a reservation to get indoor seats
Do you need reservations ? If so how do you make them?
Depends when you want to go and how many in your party. But I always make reservations just to be safe (I don't like to wait). You can call them or reserve online on OpenTable. OpenTable has a website and mobile app.
Where is the parking?
You can park on the street, but their lot is on 9th just past the corner next to the duplexes. Limited as they share it with Aloha Lounge.
What are your hours?
Open 5-9 every day but Monday. Good to get there a few minutes early because parking is free but limited and they'll sit you and provide water (will just tell you you need to wait until 5 to order)
Are pet dogs allowed?
I saw a pretty golden retriever in the outdoor seating when I was there.
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