Basalt

We were debating between this place and another that had their own parking lot however, we're so happy we chose here! At first, I was a bit hesitant since it's located in a food court/ market, but once inside, it didn't feel like one at all (depending where you sit). As mentioned in other posts, we parked in the Hyatt Centric parking structure and Basalt validates giving you 3 hours free. This allowed us to pick up a few souvenirs after dinner.My husband had the prime rib with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. The horseradish served with it was a delicious variation! Nothing like the typical nose-hair burning version, but a light, whipped texture that tasted almost like sour cream. It was amazing! I had the ribeye, cooked medium, with the same sides as above. It was absolutely delicious, perfectly cooked and seasoned to perfection. We left happy with our decision to dine here.Hats off to the chef! Mahalo.

The food was actually pretty good and the only reason for 3 stars. The waiter was pleasant, however also extraordinarily inattentive. We had arrived 20-25 minutes prior to the arrival of the our neighbor table also of 2 people. They had their entree's served at least 10 minutes before ours arrived. It also pointed out the extreme difference in service. Their waiter was prompt and was even given kudos for their good service. This made it even more noticeable. I had to take our check up to the bar finally to get out. Didn't feel like waiting an additional 15 or 20 minutes until our waiter realized we were still there.No, not the worst service ever. However, for a place that appears to want to be an upper mid tier restaurant, the service needs to be more like our neighbors received!

Pretty good in taste n reasonable in prices for Waikiki Will go back again Ambience is good Tourisy but ok Sat at the bar Service was attentive

Came here with my husband a a friend for lunch. The restaurant is located within a little food shopping area and is easy to find. The menu is very small, so I'd recommend looking up the menu prior to going to make sure it has something you'd want.We got here around 2pm and i ordered the "love potion" which was suuuuper salt and has that "smokey" burrito mezcal. It was really bad.The mimosa was super good and pretty sweet so I definitely recommend that.After we ordered our drink, our waitress did not come back over to us until 3pm even with us trying to wave her down.We ordered the Cesar salads with chicken and avocado and the prime rib melt. They were both very good and were very good portion sizes! The place is pretty expensive though. For 3 people it came out to $130. I recommend this place if you're not in a rush and are okay with minimal options.I have 3 stars because of being ignored and the long wait times for seemingly no reason.

We found this restaurant on yelp, and overall we were happy with it! They had an awesome prix fixe menu which we both took advantage of. We ordered the wings for an appetizer which were amazing! Messy though, don't wear a white shirt! Lol. The ceasar salad was amazing as was the soup which I don't remember the name. For entrees we got cod and a ribeye, which were both sooo good! We were so stuffed by the end of it we had to box the desserts for home (no pictures taken!) Our waitress was awesome, I don't remember her name. But she gave us enough space to enjoy our dinner and came back every once in a while to check on us. There is seating outside and inside and we chose for outside. It wasn't too busy which made our night intimate and enjoyable. Will be back when we visit Hawai'i!

Holiday cheers...What a way to wrap up the holidays 2024 which has been quite brutal though thankfully I was somewhat prepared for it but doesn't mean it was any easier, but here comes lunch at Basalt which is located in Duke's Lane which actually is quite easy to access as parking is in the Hyatt Centric and they do validate parking for 3 hours leaving you some time to browse around the area as well.The layout is quite nice with a large bar taking the heart of the floor with tables surrounding it along with a few outside as well which is what we decided on as it was a beautiful sunny afternoon after a start of a rainy morning it seems like the sun was greeting us gently as we enjoyed our lunch.Menu is nice and simple with a little bit of variety though not totally shareable items with sandwiches are three of six entrees so we decided to start with "Pork Belly Bun" which comes in a set of three so our server brilliantly asked if we wanted to add a fourth so that there's no negotiation needed the charcoal buns were perfectly steamed very fresh a delicate and the inside built like a Bahn Mi with picked carrots and daikon radish topped with cilantro and green onions with the hoisin brought it together so perfectly is a bougie start we then decided on "Steak Frites" and "Caesar salad".Steak I ordered it medium rare which came out medium which was still delicious as it was topped with a wad of herbed butter and seasonings and didn't need any steak sauce and the fries so hot and fresh seasoned perfectly with the entire heavenly bite.Pairing it with a simple Caesar salad is nice that they kept it the perfect simplicity tossed generously with dressing and crunch charcoal croutons with some parmesan it was very nice fresh bite and paired well with our steak.The service here is just a delight and kept coming back to check on us giving us moments to enjoy it all while have another round of drinks that I have no idea what I drank which was a mocktail version of their drink, the whole vibe was very relaxing and nice.Thank you!

Seated quickly on a Sunday morning, great service and decent pricing for Waikiki. The loco moco was from a frozen patty and not cooked all the way, coffee was disappointing but the fried rice, fried eggs, fresh fruits and smoked salmon were all beautiful and pretty good.

We went to Basalt Waikiki to celebrate Valentine's Day with family. The food was very good, I ordered the miso butterfish, hubby ordered the mac nut crusted fish and others ordered the prime rib or paella. The miso butterfish was excellent. Came with white rice and I immediately added it to my plate to soak up the broth.....yummy. My hubbs was a little disappointed, he felt the mac nut fish was too tomato-ey. The paella was massive and delicious. Would order the paella next time. Service was excellent..they tack on an automatic %20 tip. However, the tip was well deserved. We chose to sit outside......it was wonderful. We could people watch and the slight breeze was the best. The charcoal buns......rock...my fav.

I was looking for a fine dining place in Waikiki to enjoy a nice dinner. With over 1,000 reviews, I was intrigued by Basalt and decided to give it a try.Basalt's name is inspired by a stone that is the color of charcoal, and this theme is reflected in their complimentary charcoal bread. The bread is unique, served piping hot, and makes for a delightful start to the meal.For appetizers, I chose their Adobo Chicken Wings. Priced at $18, the dish includes six pieces of chicken wings glazed in a soy vinegar glaze and served with a garlic chili dipping sauce. The wings were messy but absolutely delightful. I loved the generous coating of glaze, which gave the wings a sweet and spicy flavor. I would definitely order these again.For my main meal, I went with the Crispy Fried Half Chicken. This $25 entrée features a half Szechuan-spiced fried chicken served with a soy chili oil dipping sauce, house pickles, Asian slaw, and golden pork belly fried rice. The chicken was served hot and perfectly golden-crisp. It was flavorful and paired wonderfully with the golden pork belly fried rice, which was also delicious. The portion size was generous and satisfying. However, I didn't care for the house pickles. Served cold and consisting mainly of green beans, they didn't quite complement the rest of the dish.Overall, Basalt was a good restaurant to try. I did expect more, given the Yelp hype. While it's marketed as fine dining, I wouldn't quite categorize it that way. Though I wasn't completely blown away, I did appreciate the flavors and creativity of the dishes.

Didn't expect much coming here for dinner. It was near our hotel and thought it was another tourist trap, but wow, were we so unexpectedly impressed!One of the best meals we've had so far in Waikiki- no wonder it was top rated the last few years. For drinks, we started off with the Basalt Mai Tai ($15) and Lilikoi Punch ($14). The Lilikoi Punch was a tad too sweet for me, but both really well made. For our second round, we ordered an Old Fashioned and Cool Burn ($13). Again, both really well made drinks! Do yourself a favor and order the Prime Rib ($39 for 10 oz). We love going to House of Prime Rib in San Francisco, but this just blew that of the water. Order it medium rare. It comes with garlic mashed potatoes and a veggie medley. The au jus and horseradish were the icing on top.If you're looking for something lighter, go for the Miso Black Cod ($49). The sauce makes you keep going back for more. Paired with the mushrooms and bok choy it was perfection. I practically drank the dashi nage! It also comes with a big bowl of rice, which I thought they could have left without or made it half the size, but it was appreciated.For dessert, we opted for the Lilikoi Crème Brûlée ($10). Not really my thing, but my bf enjoyed it.Overall the service was fantastic. From the beginning, our server Garret was friendly, efficient, attentive, and offered suggestions on what was popular/ what his faves were without being asked. Made our first dinner on Oahu raise the standards for the rest our trip. Give Basalt a try- you won't regret it!