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    3.4 (184 reviews)
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    Classy
    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Mandy K.

    Swaying palms, Hawaiian sands, rolling pacific waves and dolphin views. Pretty sure there isn't any more that vacation me needs. Oh, a glass of wine. But I have now remedied that. Ahhhh. This lovely lobby area restaurant at the Kahala is dreamy and delicious all at once. Fresh fish and fresh air. Now maybe I just need a second glass of wine.....

    Afternoon tea - Haupia chocolate tart
    Rod U.

    Outstanding afternoon tea bested only by that of Mugen at the Espacio Waikiki. Note: This is a review of the holiday tea service that bundled a glass of champagne with the standard afternoon tea The champagne can be added for a $64/glass supplement to the regular service. The ambiance, stunning. Tucked within the grand lobby of The Kahala Hotel with its timeless elegance. The service, friendly but professional. The servers know the teas available and can describe their flavors very well. Very good selection of high end teas including one created exclusively for The Kahala to celebrate their 60th anniversary. Each guest selects their own. The thick glass pot retains heat well. Refills of hot water also help. All is not perfect. The food needs work. Savory items are well thought out and flavorful but the exposed bread on both the tomato mozzarella and turkey salad finger sandwiches was dry from the AC. Aside from the excellent scones, sweets are laughable, literally. From crepes so rubbery, cutting it with a fork makes all the crème filling ooze out to a bizarre rubber gelatin haupia in a chocolate tart or a wet (supposedly from the humidity) madeleine. It's fun watching each other's expressions sampling a bite of this and that. All good, no one is hungry after the three scones each and finger sandwiches. A bigger problem, they are taking too many reservations for each seating. They do not have enough towers for the food as a result some guests are being served scones before receiving their tower and plates are overloaded with items barely staying on them. Positives outweigh negatives and when it comes to tea, conversation is more important than food.

    Mermaid mule and Lychee spritz cocktails
    Donna L.

    We arrived at The Veranda with a group of 20 for a birthday party happy hour. The reservations were made well in advance and the food was all pre-ordered. Everyone had a wonderful time; the setting was beautiful, and the overall event was quite memorable. The kitchen and food service were excellent, the many dishes came out at a nice pace and the food was delicious. An awkward part of the evening was the table arrangement. I was one of the first to arrive and found that the tables reserved for the party were all spread out as individual separate tables. We mentioned that we wanted to sit together, but they said they weren't able to push tables together. So, we sat in a different table to wait and see. Eventually the staff pushed a few tables together, but not all of them. As guests arrived, they quickly filled the one large table and then started adding chairs to squeeze in more people. The staff eventually made the table longer, and then longer again. I thought that was pretty awkward and not what you'd expect for such an elegant setting. Another awkward part of the evening is that both times when I was ready to order a drink, I had to walk to our server while she was standing in the kitchen talking. I swear I wasn't being impatient. She had already walked through the room several times and clearly gave the impression she was not going to come to our table to take our order. And in fact, for the rest of the evening, she never did ask me if I wanted anything. I think she is actually an experienced waitress, and maybe that evening somebody else was supposed to wait tables and she only going to serve the large party. However, my friend and I were part of the large party and we said so, we just happened to be the first to arrive.

    Egg and caviar
    Ashley F.

    Afternoon Tea at The Veranda was a high tea experience at a 5* hotel. Only offered on Saturday afternoons, it is a nice get away from the city and enjoy the ocean views at Kahala. As expected, customer service was spectacular. You are allowed to choose 2 custom blend teas per person; they provide dry leaves for you to sample and smell before choosing. The plated desserts and savories were okay, definitely better than most in terms of flavor profile and balancing. The waiter will take a beautiful picture for you on your phone, which was a nice memorabilia of your time here. You will be full after this high tea experience, as I ended up taking items home because there was so much. I think the price point of $80 plus service charge was high for what you get. The teas are nice but nothing above what you can get from a tea shop and I have similar sentiments about the plated finger foods. I don't regret going to this experience, but as someone who have gone to other high teas, it would be a place you would go once but not return for. I'm interested in dining in though and trying things from the restaurant instead.

    Food selection
    Jana P.

    Our waitress was very pleasant and she was attentive. Nice outdoor setting at the Kahala Hotel Breezy but at the same time, humidity also hit. What do we expect from our beautiful Hawaii weather? Food was meh. The mini sandwiches were not flavorful, the bread were a little dry. I think the best part of the food was the scone. Everything else was okay. It was a bit overpriced for what you get but hey, we are here for experience. If I could remember correctly, I think it was 11 items plus tea for $80 plus tax and tip. There were six of us so 20% tip was automatically added. They have many selections of teas, I picked the Sencha which is actually delicious. I love green tea.

    Tammy L.

    First time having high tea at the veranda. You are in an open restaurant so keep that mind if it's a hot and humid day. Luckily we had a nice breeze. High tea was $80 per person but keep in mind they charge you $80 for no shows. Service was very good and they explained the teas and food well. There was a combo of savory finger foods and sweets. I've done high teas overseas and I was a bit disappointed with the savory food. The truffle egg sandwiches were good but we had leftovers of the tuna that no one took home. Probably the scones were the best with the different fillings. The deserts were good with a nice variety but extremely sweet. We had lots to take home since they still provided us the food and tea for the no show. The experience itself was very nice because I came here with friends for a special occasion but I probably would not come back for high tea. I buy a lot of teas traveling the world for work. Although I'm not a tea connoisseur, I just couldn't tell how the tea at the Veranda was better than others I've had. I've been to the Plumeria Beach house for breakfast at the hotel and that was nice with yummy food. I'll stick to that.

    Tea selection
    Sophie F.

    High Tea on the veranda is one of my grandmas favorite activities. There have been a few more 'high tea' options popping up around Oahu but nothing compares to the experience at the Kahala Veranda. It's a flat rate - The tea selection is excellent. We love the preparation of the assortment of treats they provide as well. The only issue my grandma has with the food is that there are not enough vegetarian options (she prefers it all vegetarian). But we adjusted, she had all the veggies and I ate the items with meat. Our favorite pastries they offer are the eclairs! The ambiance is relaxing. The high ceilings and open space are very welcoming to sit back and relax in the lounge chairs. Afterwards, we always go for a walk to see the fish pond, dolphins, and orchid wall. It's a very pleasant experience.

    Beneeta D.

    This is a beautiful restaurant. The Afternoon tea seats 4, I made a reservation for 8 and was told we would be at two different tables. I was pleasantly surprised to see one big table instead. Everything was so nicely decorated. Our server had us smell all of the teas. This was a nice touch, but there's about 12 different teas and I had no idea what I was really smelling. The tea I got was really good and I liked the sugar sticks, that's a cute idea. My tea cup was a bit dirty, I don't know if it was stained or dirty but I did get another one so check your cups. The food came and I just want to preface this with saying, I've been to a lot of Afternoon teas and also hosted my own. This was average at best. The bread for most sandwiches were dry or stale, the fillings didn't do the classics or unique selections any favors, it just was mediocre. The scones and palmiers were good, but really who could mess up a scone! The desserts were ok at best. Also, I wish tea restaurants would start giving multiple plates; one for the sandwiches and one for the sweets. This place is charging $80 for tea, it's unfortunate that they aren't doing any better than the place charging $30. A bit of a letdown, but the place was again very beautiful.

    Curry sandwich and smoked fish
    Derek W.

    If you like high tea, check this place out. It's a little tricky since it's only certain days of the week that you can reserve. The open air concept gives a nice ambience where you are in an open air environment and feel like you're part of a beach resort. It gives a very relaxed vibe, yet still high class. The only slight issue is that guests can walk through your eating space which is a little off. Food was delicious and delicate and taste as good as it looks. The teas are original in the sense that you can't just get them anywhere, although a few other local spots have similar style/themed teas. The service was excellent and with a small dining room, they're quite attentive. Pro tip: after you finish, you should take a walk to help digest by walking around the property. Nice views and the cool breeze is a nice way to end the day. If you are near or want to be near Kahala, a place to check out.

    Angelica Marie B.

    The food is great. Everything about is perfect for including the ambience. The only thing that could improve is the service since it's a bit slow but overall it's worth a try!

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    Blair T.

    We question the auto-gratuity on a large party. We had a table of 7, split into 3 separate tabs. Upon receiving the bill, we were hit with a 19% auto-gratuity added to the tab. While the food and beverages were fantastic, the service wasn't exemplary, largely because the servers seemed overwhelmed. Regardless, our tip should be based on the quality of service, thereby motivating the server to be more attentive. After all, "TIP' is an acronym for "To Ensure Promptness," and our server had no extra incentive to do so, because he knew he was getting tipped 19% regardless. It stands to reason that tips should be at the discretion of the customer -- especially when a large party is already spending hundreds of dollars -- and it states on the receipt that "a tip would be greatly appreciated."

    Left overs
    Jolene L.

    If you need help finding a venue to celebrate something special, look no further. Such a classy place with incredible ocean views! Their lanai overlooks the dolphin swim area, the hotel pool, and breathtaking beachfront. On June 23rd last year, I had a near-death experience. Stuff like that makes you open your eyes and see what truly matters. That learning experience I encountered is reason enough to celebrate life. So thank you everyone at Veranda for making my celebration today a memorable one! The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, and the atmosphere was so peaceful and relaxing. We loved the cool breeze and sitting on the lanai, just admiring the many shades of beautiful blue ocean. The lobster eggs Benedict was such a treat! Generous sized lobster and perfectly poached eggs on top of a taro muffin. The hollandaise sauce had a hint of tropical citrus, what a lovely local flavor! We also had the mochi waffles. Loved the outer crunch and fluffy insides! This was perfect with butter and powdered sugar, didn't even need the syrup. Thank you again, this meal was delightful!

    Crispy Brussels Sprouts*
    Gaylynn N.

    We enjoy coming to the Veranda. It was our first time back since pre-COVID. We love the ambiance, the live music, the drink selection, and the good food! It always gives us a great night out!

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    2.1 mi
    $$

    I've been a big fan of their coffee for a long time, but never actually made it to the cafe until…read morerecently. I loved the spot! It's super easy to get here walking around Kaimuki, or there's free ample parking right behind the business with a rear entrance too. It's cozy with a great bar area, small tables for conversation or work, and a wine and beer selection for evenings. On my visit I had a black iced coffee and a coffee cake; both were delicious! The staff was welcoming and friendly. Prices were reasonable for the quality. I'll definitely be back soon!

    curb...idk about you bro. i'm gonna be a bit harsh since they market themselves as specialty and…read morealso i am a picky over- caffeinated brat. first location - LITERALLY on the curb of some small strip. funny looking decor, try to find the pic of the abg. that means asian baby girl by the way. service was fast and nice especially since we came 10 minutes before closing. cortado was okay. tad bit overextracted. decent amount of brightness, some chocolate notes that are masked by the bitterness. idk if this was their recipe today but i saw a piece of paper saying 18g in 30 g out. that ratio is unfortunately not working for me! not sure if they pulled too long or this was just a crappy ristretto . however milk was steamed well! the matcha latte belongs on the curb, homeless depressed and broke. tastes like cow milk and not the lush greenery of japan. at least it was hand whisked but WOW did they just like whisk green milk powder or what?? UGHHH i really wanted to like this place too. maybe i'm just more sensitive to espresso right now since i'm on my deriod

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    Maloof Wine
    Maloof Wine
    The shop
    The shop
    8th and Waialae

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    8th and Waialae
    Lady Elaine

    Lady Elaine

    4.6
    (203 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    Celebrated a birthday dinner here and the food was excellent! Our waiter was top notch, he was…read morefriendly, helped us with ordering and provided excellent service. The four of us ordered family style and got a Romaine salad to start which was good, i liked the crushed croutons. We then ordered 4 entrees to share: Mushroom Orecchiette (pasta) which was very good, nice and simple but satisfying, Eggplant Risotto (we couldn't really taste the eggplant but it was a nice dish to share, its a little spicy, i wouldn't recommend to get this as a single entree but more as a shared dish, i don't think I could get full off this dish. Chermoula Shrimp Couscous, Came with 5 shrimps and was good. Catch of the Day, Opah fish, came with 2 pieces of fish and was good, All of us enjoyed all of the entrees. We were delighted to find out they gave a complimentary lemonade to our birthday persona and placed a candle in one of the desserts that we ordered. For dessert, they only have 2 different desserts. Ricotta Fritters w lemon curd, reminds me of a mini malasada Coconut Whipped Panna Cotta, simple dessert w tiny bits of fig and pineapple. We all really enjoyed our food here, recommend making a reservation as this place was packed and seemed like most had reservations. This is a great place to eat at Manoa Marketplace,

    Food was good, but it was a little bit. The price is kind of expensive, $16 for a bowl of rice and…read moreturmeric chicken. I loved the atmosphere and service though. The waitress was very courteous and respectful. The decor was cozy and quaint. I loved the "Mr. Roger's" theme. It didn't dawn on me the "Lady Elaine" was the same Lady Elaine from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. I would consider going back for special occasions. Good service and ambie

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    Dining room at lunch
    Dining room at lunch
    September 2025: Bread and honey herb butter.  Bread fantastic.  Butter - meh
    September 2025: Bread and honey herb butter. Bread fantastic. Butter - meh
    Storefront... near the post office at Manoa Marketplace

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    Storefront... near the post office at Manoa Marketplace

    The Veranda - wine_bars - Updated June 2026

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