Hana Koa Brewing is definitely worth the drive or bike ride because it's not in Waikiki, but the…read moretrip is absolutely worth it if you're looking for something a little different from the traditional beers you can get anywhere. The space has a more upscale feel, with a really nice vibe inside and plenty of tables. They have a great selection beyond their own beer, including cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and guest taps. I especially loved that they offered smaller beer pours, which let me try several different beers without committing to a full pour of each. I was there for the beer, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! I was also really impressed by the food menu. They had lunch specials that sounded fantastic, and they even offer a brunch menu with special brunch cocktails. I wasn't hungry enough to try the food this time, but it definitely gives me a reason to come back. Great beer, a beautiful space, and lots of options for everyone. Definitely recommend adding Hana Koa to your Oahu brewery list!

Hana Koa has been my favorite brewery for years. I have countless pieces of merch, always come…read morethrough for new beer releases, and the food is phenomenal. Unfortunately, something has changed recently and you can see it throughout recent reviews here, which tells me this is a taught practice by management and not just one shady server. Mainly, being up charged or sold "extras" without disclosing they're actually add ons. Our table of 4 had 3 different sandwiches, 2 burgers and a chicken sandwich. While ordering the server offered each of us, "would you like fries, onion rings, or salad with that?" There was no disclosure of it being additional, and she never used the words add ons or extras. When the bill was received, all 3 that received the sandwiches and "sides" were shocked to see upcharges (example $5.00 extra for 1/4 cup of greens and 2 slices of cucumber) when we were being offered these with our orders. When I asked the server about the charge, I asked why it wasn't disclosed it was extra, and that we only answered her question of which side we wanted because she offered as if it was included, her responses were baffling. The first was "There's nowhere on island that serves fries with a sandwich", to which I said, "but you didn't say it was extra, you offered them as if they were included", she said "it's written on the menu". To note: fries, onion rings, and side salads are listed on the menu, in their own section, separate from the sandwich sections. So while it is written, they know exactly what they're doing when they offer you sides or sauces, and you can see other recent reviews here making the same complaint. This left an extra bad taste for our table as we had come in to help support them after the recent tropical storm left them without power. We were excited to participate in a local event they were hosting and help support them after losing stock and days being closed from the storm, just to have this shady process of being upsold things we didn't order (on a $350+ bill that also included shirts from their merch store). Scuzzy way of thanking your community for coming in and patronizing your restaurant. Really disappointed after years of Hana Koa being my favorite place.

We visited four breweries during our time on Oahu. Each were fantastic and got better each time. We…read morestarted at Maui Brewing, moved onto Waikiki Brewing, Beer Lab Hi, and finished at Howzit Brewing. Ratings overall beers only: 1) Beer Lab Hi (omakase, super omakase) 2) Howzit (hyperlocal) 3) Maui (OMG hazy, pineapple mana, pineapple chi chi, coconut hiwa) 4) Waikiki (EEH PAH IPA) Each had something unique to offer and were all great visits!

Was sure I had a review for here, no see it now. I like this location since this is where they brew…read morethe beer and only $5 at time of this writing. They also have great pupus, wine selection, whiskeys and bourbons. Like the beer garden, which gives it nice ambience. Parking can be a bit tough but we make do. This time went for 10th anniversary and they were serving 10 ounce logger for 10 cents... not bad.

Great vibe, friendly service, and good beer! I was visiting Waikiki and, of course, needed to stop…read moresomewhere for a brew and some food. I stopped by Waikiki Brewing Company and had a great experience. I grabbed a Loco Moco and an IPA, and both hit the spot. I sat at the bar and received great service, which made the whole lunch even better. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it was a great place to take a break and enjoy a beer and a meal. I saw they offered brunch and had some non-beer drinks, which also sounded good. Definitely would recommend Waikiki Brewing Company if you're visiting the area!

Went to this place a couple times and both times I appreciated the atmosphere and attentiveness of…read morethe staff. Everyone was very nice there and the space was a good sports bar to watch the World Cup at. We sat at the bar so we could see the TVs, but there were plenty around the restaurant. The food was mixed reviews. The shrimp fried rice was really good, a bit on the oily side (personally don't mind that) and lacked salt, but that was an easy fix. The special was this pork belly (I think) and honestly it didn't wow me. It was a bit bland and also the amount was so small. The Macaroni salad was good and rice was good. The slaw, to me, was too crunchy and could have marinated longer to soften up. Again, this dish lacked salt. The Pina Coladas, were very tasty and refreshing, but were too sweet so it was hard to get a second one and come close to finishing. I had my partner help me drink it because it was too much. I'd still go again and try other things on the menu and maybe ask for the colada to not be too sweet

While on vacation, we visited several local breweries, and what stood out most was how supportive…read morethey were of one another. Every brewery recommended another place for us to try, which made the experience even better. We ended our brewery tour at Howzit Brewing, and the beer was fantastic! We can't wait to return and highly recommend checking them out.

We visited four breweries during our time on Oahu. Each were fantastic and got better each time. We…read morestarted at Maui Brewing, moved onto Waikiki Brewing, Beer Lab Hi, and finished at Howzit Brewing. Ratings overall beers only: 1) Beer Lab Hi (omakase, super omakase) 2) Howzit (hyperlocal) 3) Maui (OMG hazy, pineapple mana, pineapple chi chi, coconut hiwa) 4) Waikiki (EEH PAH IPA) Each had something unique to offer and were all great visits!

Lokahi Brewing features awesome monthly events! I had the honor of attending a magic show by…read moreMatthew Singer. He was phenomenal--intertwining magic and psychology. He definitely knew how to entertain and captivate a crowd! I would speak about it more, but I can't give away the magician's secrets. My only complaint is that Lokahi Brewing fit us all into a pretty tight space on the second floor so it was a bit uncomfortable. 5/5 Yelp Stars for Matthew Singer. Unfortunately, Lokahi Brewing's food missed the mark for me. Their brews were not bad, but there are other breweries in town that I prefer over Lokahi. I tried 4 different ones, and my favorite was the FLOOR IS GUAVA. Here's all the food we got: LOKAHI NACHOS w/ BIRRIA MEAT ($23) [3/5] - Portion was decent for $23, but the chips ran stale and there was uneven distribution of cheese and toppings throughout the nachos. Literally, one side had all the cheese and toppings. The birria meat didn't really taste of the classic Mexican spices that makes birria so good, it felt more like pulled pork. It was also dry. FRIED PICKLES ($10?) [2/5] - This was SO SALTY. I didn't really taste the tang of the pickles, felt like it was squeezed out of all its juice. It was ultimately just chips with a ton of salt. I downed two cups of water trying to finish these. Ultimately, I would come back to Lokahi Brewing for their shows and a brew or two, but I'll eat at home or elsewhere first before coming.

平日の20時ごろおじゃましました。。 この日はライブ演奏があり…read moreギターとボーカルのセッションやってました。。 店内は1Fと2Fがあり 1Fはテラス席とカウンター席もあります。。 入店すぐ案内してくれました。。 スタッフはとても親切で おすすめのビールなど 丁寧に説明してくれました。。 ホノルルではわりと 新しいほうのBrewingだと思います。。 ビールのタンクがお店の奥にずらっとあり HAZY　IPAがとてもおいしかったです。。 お店の奥にはキッチンワゴンがあり そこでフードを作って提供しているようです。。 タコスもフライドポテトもおいしかったです。。 リピートするお店になりました。。 駐車場は店舗の左側から奥まで 専用の駐車場があります。。

I live in San Jose, CA but cover Hawaii as part of my territory. I worked with Mel at Aloha beer…read moreto host a reseller training event in their private room. I booked them sight unseen. Great customer service, preparation and overall customer service. Would gladly host a follow up event next quarter with the Aloha team. Thanks Chris Szarlacki

I'm embarrassed to say I've walked by this place more times than I can count and have never been…read moreinside, mainly because I'm a bit timid to go to a drinking (with food) place on my own, but after tonight, I think I'll be dropping by for a bite & an in-house beverage along with my kindle. I was there with a couple of friends as Della Au Belatti supporters. There was a great spread of food (sliders, Mac & cheese, Caesar salad, and pizza and a huge selection of beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Great turnout, including KITV who was covering the election outcomes. The waitstaff were great and they offered suggestions of what beers to drink, depending on your taste. Got to meet the owner, Michael, who was on available throughout the event. Nice guy and very customer-oriented. The fact that this place is only a block from where I live is no excuse to go back, now that I've had a taste of what they have to offer. Oh yeah, Michael mentioned having seasonal beers when I asked if they could make a Snakebite (Guinness & Cider). Oh boy!!

Their rueben is the best I've had, it's huge! Lots of meat, great fresh and fluffy rye bread, and…read morenot a heaping amount of thousand island. It was perfect. I absolutely love the food, the staff, and the beer! Not to mention, it is quiet and pretty chill. Just a nice place to hang out with friends for a beer.

(Drank/Dined 05/13/23 SA @ 3:00pm and 05/31/23 WE @ 6:00pm): This edge of town was brewing some…read morekiller beer! Kalihi Beer was the next brewery in my exploration of the burgeoning craft brewery industry on the Hawaiian Islands but specifically on O'ahu this time around. I loved beer to no end and made two visits purely by coincidence. Formerly Broken Boundary Brewery, was there enough for a return trip!? PURCHASE Smash Burger w/Chips ($13.50): A beef patty, bacon jam, melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, pickle chips, and chipotle aioli between a lightly toasted bun served with a side of potato chips, this was a simple burger but nothing special and pricey https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=G4fUACRXGM51RyDrD3f_Sw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Pop Top Kölsch 5.4% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.00): Fruity, malty, and crisp - an easy drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=WKUMNxlR8oEhc4tOnbcaRg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Ginger Ginger Irish Red Ale 4.0% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Ginger, malty, and refreshing - medicinal https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jIalBAZy97WD8jTUDMLTpg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Everybody's Devil Belgian Tripel 8.8% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Banana, bready, and tropical - a heavy beer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=cWz26qqHHlFM_t_eo192EQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. None The Wiser Pale Lager 5.2% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.50): Light, malty, and clean - another easy brew https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BGtSwztPCCDT6Rra_re1Ng&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Hi Fi West Coast IPA 6.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($9.00): Citrus, hoppy, and crisp - it's in the weeds https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bBVKNlUHJFLjn_6cNL3kDw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. DIY Porter 5.1% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Chocolatey, roasted, toffee - a lovely mouthfeel sensation https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=PEuHfxpje6mjyij0hpgcgg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Bread Pudding Dessert 6.8% ABV 4floz Taster ($3.50): Cinnamon, pastry, and sugary sweet - simply too much https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=rQj_1An7EtRblgqSt8VTdA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Steel Blue Zipped Up Hoodie ($59.95): Soft and comfortable, I wished the logo included "Kalihi, Hawaii" has a geographic reference point for those unfamiliar with Hawaii https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Q9FDNr7akJB_fRWYjKiwPw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Bierfurdrinkin Munich Style Hefeweizen 5.9% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.50): Citrusy, malty, and metallic - prost https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=fhk029KiJRKzuNIUDea70g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Mangolden Hour Fruited Sour 4.6% ABV 16floz Draft ($8.50): Fruity, mango, and sour - you had me at mango https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=pnYSXlUjTUqpX_Gi9VQpLQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Ginger Hard Seltzer 4.1% ABV 16floz Draft ($7.00): Light, ginger, and crisp - that tingling feeling https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Gr88pclrQi9Wn-lNKmKSfQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Round Logo Stickers ($3.00 x2): I loved stickers and enjoyed placing them at other breweries to spread the love https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Z27MJSvq_s9Yitx0_d24IA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! SERVICE I easily found a seat at the bar, warmly greeted by a woman then later by young energetic staff members (Sarah!), and the beers came out quick and easy with a smile. All was good - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) No onsite parking, but there are plenty of spots along the main drag of Moowaa St. and the surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE Located in an industrial area inside a large warehouse-type structure, there was plenty of inside seating that utilized both barstools and chairs/tables throughout https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=wfMHyB9biv8cNBcx662M5g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, a section for special events https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=437IamG4bKpajhXpQDF1Sw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, hardly any wall decorations, and a visible beer menu hung up on a wall https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kJTAxZZzXI-DfxL6PCs52A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. There was one TV while cool indie rock music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6zpU2FaaOg2_-SzOfw3agg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Kalihi Beer was a hit with me! The patrons were awesome, prices were comparable, service very friendly, beers were tasty but wished they had more variety, and the food options were very limited. This was also a family and pet-friendly (events on certain nights) place. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $145.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Randomly walked by craving a fried snack and it was happy hour (weekdays 3-5p) so it was meant to…read morebe! Didn't try drinks but had the loaded tots and the kampachi ceviche. The happy hour food menu has a nice selection, it's about $3 off the main menu pricing. The tots were $17 off the happy hour menu and a large order, definitely for sharing. The pork on it was a little dry but the corn, beans pico and sour cream made up for this, tots were fluffy and crispy. We liked this one overall. The ceviche was $26 (not on the happy hour menu), it was a portion for 1-2 people, the fish itself tasted fresh but I wasnt a huge fan of the ceviche flavor, I wish it was more lime/acid forward and would have liked an herbal element like cilantro to spice it up. The wonton chips were not great, they weren't crispy and tasted almost mealy, they also lacked salt, I imagine if they were freshly fried it would have been tastier. Service was very fast and polite. The vibes and seating options were great too. Would return, the empanadas looked tasty.

The Hawaiian Rancher's Burger with potato wedges were not that good. The beef patty was big and…read morethick, but when you bite into it, it has no taste. So I had to pour their dressing on to the beef patty to add flavor. The burger bun and the 2 slices of bacon were good. But the large potato wedges were not good, it tasted powdery, lack of seasoning, not the right kind potato. We ordered 2 burgers to go. It was fast and the staff were nice.

Good food, okay service. I stood at the host stand for quite a while with the rest of my party…read morewhile we waited for a host to ever notice us. Finally, got seated and a server eventually came by. The pepperoni rolls are delicious as always. We tried the paniolo burger (excellent) and the It's a Gouda burger (good, but I couldn't really taste the aioli or the Gouda). The mac salad on the side is fairly good although I prefer Zippy's because it's more flavorful. Kona's is a bit on the bland side. I got an itty bitty beer to go with my drink and didn't realize that the 5 ounce pour was basically the size of one of their little taster flight beers, but it's $4.25, where the 10 ounce is $6.25. Kind of wish my server had pointed out the 10 ounce is a better value, but they were extremely casual and seemed pretty distracted the whole time, so I don't think they thought to mention it. The 15% off for kama'aina makes the food a better deal. A nice place for a bite to eat and to try some interesting beers and seltzers on tap.

My first visit to this restaurant was unfortunately a very disappointing experience from the moment…read morewe walked in. My partner and I had just finished a long hike and were excited to relax, enjoy a good meal, and watch the World Cup game. When we arrived, we approached the host stand to put our name on the waitlist. Instead of being greeted with a smile or any sense of hospitality, the host, Sarah, came across as very snarky, dismissive, and unwelcoming. She informed us there would be approximately a 45-minute wait, which we completely understood and were happy to accept. While waiting, we stood near the bar area so we could watch the World Cup match. Despite standing there for around 25 minutes, not a single bartender or employee acknowledged us, offered a menu, or even greeted us. Eventually, after about 30 minutes of waiting, a table in the bar area became available. Since it was empty, we sat down, assuming it was open. Within moments, the host approached us with the same rude attitude and told us that table was being held for another party. We politely asked to speak with a manager. Rather than responding professionally, she visibly rolled her eyes before going to get one, which only reinforced how unwelcome we felt. When the manager arrived, the interaction was equally disappointing. He never asked us what had happened or tried to understand our perspective. Instead, he immediately apologized and reiterated that the table was reserved for another waiting party. We didn't want to cause a scene, so we simply moved to another available bar table. What made the situation especially frustrating was that the original table they insisted was reserved remained empty the entire time afterward. No one was ever seated there while we watched. It left us questioning why such a rigid stance was taken over a seating arrangement that appeared easily manageable. The issue was never about having to move tables. We understand restaurants get busy and that hosts have to manage seating. The problem was the complete lack of hospitality, communication, and customer service. From the host's attitude and eye-rolling to the manager's unwillingness to listen before making a decision, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. As first-time customers, first impressions matter. We arrived excited to enjoy our evening, but instead left feeling ignored, dismissed, and genuinely unwelcome. A little kindness, professionalism, and a willingness to communicate could have completely changed this experience. Unfortunately, that's not what we received.

Stopped by with some friends after a long day at work. They offer excellent, craft beers and…read moreamazing cocktails! This is a clean and spacious venue for pau hana drinks. The parking situation is top tier especially for Kalihi. The service was quick and friendly.

Yeah!! Congrats on your reopening!! Your new facility is…read moreincredible! I am so glad to have fresh draft pussy grabs back beer again. The food truck Brazil was incredible, and just the vibe and ambience is incredible once again thank you so much. Blythe is still my favorite server, but Alex did well too lol Cheers!