The Most Flavorful New American in Honolulu

Maui Brewing Co. Waikiki

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"This was unexpected but stopping here for lunch on a weekday is a great idea. The food is pretty darn good - I would say better than several hotel Restaraunts, who charge you more for less quality in food. I've yet to find a brewery with food that isn't really tasty and Maui Brewing Co. didn't disappoint at all. Our pizza was delicious and the beer flight was also really good. The highlight was of course the beer. A nice surprise was the mai tai! - who knew Maui Brewing Co knew how to make a nice cocktail. But yes - lunch is a good time to come here as it will be very busy during happy hour and dinner. I'm a bit over the loud party scene anyway but I'm still into drinking nice beer - so if you're on the same wave length of having a chill beer on your vacation with good food - check this place out!"

MW Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$$

"I have a sweet tooth, so I have always loved the M-side of MW. Artizen cookie bar? Already added to the calendar. All you can eat MW candy bars at Food & Wine? How many times is too many times to get in line? Asking for a friend.I don't always think of the W-side of MW, but I should. We recently went back for dinner with friends and here are the notes. Do try the arancini. Light, crispy, with the scent of truffles. This is a nice appetizer. The corn chowder was less exciting and served just barely warm.The entrees are classic bistro favorites, the King Salmon had a soft, melt in your mouth texture and was served with a generous amount of beurre blanc. The braised short ribs are fork tender with a rich truffle sauce and foie gras. And the Steak Au Poivre was better than some steakhouses. The steak had a deep beef flavor, had a nice sear, and the sauce was heavily seasoned--I would suggest getting the sauce on the side.We finally made it to dessert and coffee--French press of course--and why stop at just one? Michelle's signature dessert, the brûlée is a fun mix of textures, the crispy burnt sugar balancing out the tangy lilikoi. The tiramisu is the coffee version of the brûlée with the same brûléed top and the same textures of pearls, cream, and jellies. The MW candy bar is perfect if you like chocolate and peanut butter. Lightly crisp and so indulgent. Strawberry Napoleon is puff pastry, strawberries, ume and shiso sorbet, it's crunchy and refreshing. We enjoyed ourselves and it reminded me MW is still a lovely way to wile away an evening."

natuRe waikiki

★★★★☆ 4.4 (191) • $$$$

"My wife and I were celebrating a number of special events and received a gift card for natuRe waikiki. As veggies, it's tough to find upscale dining options in Hawai'i and we had heard great things, so off we went. We were doing a staycation at the Prince, so we took a rideshare. For those concerned with parking, could easily park at the International Marketplace. There's street parking too if you can find a stall. Upon arriving, we were immediately welcomed. The gentleman at the door was really great. He showed us to our seat at the chef's counter and the evening began. We decided to do the 'āina tasting menu. We enjoyed the majority of the six dishes with the exception of the beet poke. There was something about the consistency that did not work well for us, but everything else was well composed and well presented. I loved the story behind each dish and the commitment to place and sustainability. At $100 a person, we felt the price was reasonable.Bonus: it was my birthday, so we got a nice raspberry sorbet dessert. Normally, I'm not one for sorbet, but it was fantastic."

Alaia

★★★★☆ 3.5 (99) • $$$

"How does a restaurant run out of pasta?? This tells me that the tagliatelle is not made in-house, fair enough. But again, HOW does a restaurant run out of PASTA?? At the start of dinner service at 6:00 pm, no less! Especially when it is the one and only pasta dish on their menu of all (9) entrees total??Our party of 7 were staying at Turtle Bay Resort and this was where we planned (a birthday) dinner on our last night. While the ambiance and company were great, the food left SO MUCH to be desired. As mentioned above, at least 2-3 adults and 1 child in our group were set on ordering the tagliatelle so when our server informed us they were out, it was very disappointing. So as far as vegetarian options, it would've just left the cauliflower entree, which wasn't a desirable option for anyone in our party.My entree was the catch of the day special (mahi mahi) and this was... bland and mediocre. At $55, I expected more.The keiki menu only had the tagliatelle as a pasta option and AGAIN, when we were informed that they were out, there were no other non-meat options for children. The kid's steak frites was something you'd give your dog under the table - a few slices of (gristly) steak w/ a handful of fries - but with a $34 price tag.Additionally, the kids' meals were supposed to come with a starter of crudités and a scoop of ice cream for dessert - both which our two kids did not receive and we didn't realize it until after the meal ended. We pre-arranged for a birthday cake to come out at the end of the meal so it was nice that that that was executed just fine. Candles wouldn't stay lit due to the lovely North Shore winds, just an FYI.Two stars for our friendly server (even though he did forget the kids' stuff) and nice setting. I would NEVER come back here for the food. Even the focaccia bread served at the start was forgetful. The two restaurants at Turtle Bay Resort that I've dined at (other one being The Beach House) have been awful, I'm sorry to say. I'd suggest to resort guests that driving 20 minutes down Kamehameha Hwy to Foodland and hitting up their ready made foods or any of the local food trucks off the hwy are much better alternatives instead."

DB Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (947) • $$

"Outstanding! Right off the plane we find this gem hidden next to the movies. Duck fat fried rice got me in the door and the shrimp made me eat till it hurt. Great service staff and the food was delivered quick. Loved the sports bar look while we watched the NFL games. Overall a great find and we'd definitely come back!"

Easy ‘Que

★★★★★ 4.5 (652) • $$

"First time coming here this past weekend and I'm surprised I haven't come sooner. We came without a reservation but were still seated immediately. Our server was very kind (a young woman who said she is from Kailua). She noticed us struggling with some flies since we were seated outside and brought a little device to help keep the flies off our food which was very kind. I definitely think more restaurants with outdoor seating should have those on every table! I really liked everything I ate which was the brisket and kalua pork with tater tots, Brussels sprouts, and cornbread. The pickles are flavored with mustard which was surprisingly good. I would say my favorite was probably the Brussels sprouts though. Either way, a great spot for bbq if you're on the east side!"

HI Steaks Pearl City Gateway

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (59) • $$

"This location is at Pearl City Gateway Mall INSIDE Foodland farms! Same shopping Center with Longs, Tj Maxx, and Dunkin donuts. Across the street from Pearl City Walmart. Because this is inside foodland farms and you know the area, parking is always tight and busy. BUT since this is located within the shoping center, just don't mind the walk! I've came here multiple times for take out. Whether we're stopping here tentionally for lunch/dinner OR after some grocery shopping grabbing some plates on our way out. Food choices are bomb. Including with scoop rice and a choice of salad (toss, potato, etc). For main dishes they have steak, garlic shrimp, garlic chicken, loco moco, shoyu chicken, burgers, and more! My go to is always steak with toss salad and possibly a plus one. They offer 2 choice or 3 choice combos! With your steak they offer side of sauces: Teriyaki | Garlic Butter | Horseradish | Kim Chee | Lilikoi BBQ | Chimichurri.... my go to is the garlic butter. I love to just smear it onto the steak at home so it adds flavor to every bite. Their plate range from about $12-$15. Food wait time is typically fast. I've ordered 1-6 plates at one time and waited no longer than 10-15 min. Reason for the 4 star rating is their customer service. My experience there always changes. From whoever is taking my order sometimes their not always consistent or sometimes our order is wrong. Even if its a missing drink, its still a missing item.Before the pandemic they did have counter spaces with few chairs or an open eating area to the side of the cash registers to have your lunch/din-house! house! But of course it is take out only (which is what I've always done).Will always come back for when I want a fast plate of steak and some every once in a while."

Fete

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Great experience, amazing foods :)Fête was our anniversary dinner and I definitely chose the right place. Reservations were made for 8:30PM. We called and let the host know we may be a few minutes late to look for parking and she gave us some tips. We found street parking a block over with no problem.Our server Christi was amazing. She was attentive and friendly. She was knowledgeable of the menu and specials, and we felt taken care of the whole night. One thing too, we wanted to try both the fries and crispy potatoes, but Christi had warned us that the sides are full portions. It's nice to see a restaurant not try and upsell you things. Thank you Christi! Stephanie took over towards the end of the night and wrapped up our service nicely.2 cons I would note is the volume inside the restaurant and space between the table. It was loud in there until the last 30 minutes of our meal (last 30 minutes before closing). Tables are pretty close together as well. We could hear the conversations of the tables next to usWe got the spicy kitty, steak tartare, korean bavette, chez burger, and crispy potatoes. Spicy kitty was ... spicy. All the foods tastes great! Well-seasoned and nothing was too salty or missing in flavor. My steak was cooked perfectly medium rate. It's not melt in your mouth but cooked well enough that the chew isn't too much. First I was expecting a dressing for the slaw, but the kochujang sauce ended up being the dressing for the slaw. Rice could be improved on, I wasn't really tasting ginger-scallion and there were clumps of rice. 5 stars for service4.7 stars for food4 stars for ambienceOverall, a great anniversary dinner!"

Mahina & Sun's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (486) • $$$

"While looking for a good place to eat in Waikiki, we came across this gem that happens to be part of a boutique hotel. The restaurant is indoor/outdoor and is adjacent to the hotel pool. We had no trouble getting reservations, but don't let that fool you.The cocktails are unique and beautiful. The food offerings are just as great. There were so many delicious sounding options to choose from, we couldn't decide, but had our eyes on the whole fried fish.The food was delicious, the service was impeccable and friendly, and they had a habanero hot sauce. That was the only spicy touch we could find on the island. We enjoyed this restaurant so much. We decided to come back the next day for dinner again."

'AMA 'AMA

★★★★☆ 3.8 (779) • $$$$

"Even though I ate this place a while back, I still miss this place. The ambiance, the food, and the staff made this meal memorable. We got to catch the wonderful sunset while enjoying an incredible wine pairing and meal."

Ige's Catering Service

★★★★☆ 4.4 (56) • $$

"My job had catered one of our lunches from here. The food was decent. I heard it was a good price per person. The best thing on the plate was the shoyu pork. It was tender, full of flavor and just melted in my mouth. The namasu was also very good. It had the perfect balance between sweet and sour. Everything else on the plate was meh. The fried chicken was soggy and hard. The noodles lacked flavor. The andagi was dense and oily."

Country Ono

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Food amazing, venue spectacular, unique dining experience with a personalized touch. I felt like I was eating exactly from the land I was occupying. I love eating outdoors, and this greenhouse/field style was definitely new to me. I met some great people and will definitely be back. This is definitely off the beaten path, and I recommend going now before the word gets out!"

Paradise Palms

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (26) • $

"The newly renovated Paradise Palms is awesome. What an improvement to UH's culinary scene (if you can call it that). So far I've tried the chicken pasta salad and fro-yo from Honolulu Gourmet Company. Both were excellent. It's nice to see UH step it up a notch as far as the dining options go. Now if only they could clean up the administration.... lol"

60Fore Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (277) • $$

"Our server, Aiko was amazing. She took care of our party of 4 and was very efficient at her job. We really appreciated her timeliness and attentiveness. For starters, we ordered the Crispy Shrimp(7/10), Kalbi (10/10), & Poke Nachos (4/10) My nephew had the keiki cheeseburger meal and he loved their fries. Super thin, lite and crispy! I ordered the 604 bento (10/10) it came with fried noodles, rice, garlic chicken and mac salad. The whole bento was mayjah but the best part was hands down the fried noodles . We also got the pulled pork tacos (7/10) & a 604 breakfast plate (choice of eggs, meat and starch) the outdoor patio seating was actually really nice. It's a spacious area that overlooks the 10th hole as well as a side view of the driving range. There was a private party area also located outdoors and it looked good for a party of 30-50 ppl give or take. The best part about seating outside was the refreshing cool trade winds. There was also a stage area for live bands and a decent size for a dance floor."

Roots Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (34) • $

"LOCAL must go!A coworker introduced me to this place and with my second time going its never a disappointment! Previously I had a burger and fries, so fresh and so tasty. This time I ordered the dessert and I have to say, AMAZING!Their food is sourced from local farms and on island and they also offer fresh eggs, meat and fruits (when available of course), depending on the season. They had Kalo, lau lau leaves, guava and sweet potato when I went. Fresh duck eggs and ground beef also. They don't take phone orders nor online ordering as they are a small place. But if you are in the neighborhood please check them out. You won't be disappointed."

Queensbreak Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (139) • $$$

"EVERYTHING here was delicious, beautiful and pleasant. It is one HELL of a walk across the resort to get here, but you cannot beat a beachfront view with live music and local eats. Literally Kapu.Very talented local artists play here often, and they are just so fun to watch and support. Next to your expanse drink selection and menu, it was really difficult to narrow down what to order!The warm, salty air from being oceanside just really brings everything together here, especially after sunset. But any time of day they're open--this is a hotspot for quality eats and service!"

Lei Lei's Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (841) • $$$

"Lei Lei's Bar and Grill has a big advantage over many other bars, the location is gorgeous.Lei Lei's overlooks the Arnold Palmer designed golf course at Turtle Bay which gives it the perfect setting to have a great meal.Unfortunately the food lets you down. The Prime Rib is average at best as it lacks any depth in flavor and presentation. The calamari steak is dry and lackluster and is disappointing. The service is average and the wait to get in is not worth it. At the end of the day Lei Lei's is very expensive and offers poor food and average service."

Paia Fish Market Waikiki

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Paia Fish Market is located on Kuhio across the street from Marugame. They are like a popular chain restaurant in California called California Fish Grill, which offers fresh sea food with some sides at a reasonable price in a casual environment. Plates at dinner consist of 8 oz. of fish protein while lunch time comes with 6 oz. When I visited on a weekday evening there was a 20 minute line to get in, followed by a 15 minute line inside. Fortunately after I ordered the food was ready in about 5 minutes.Ono ($26) - The plate options here consisted of ono, snapper, mahi mahi, tuna or salmon. One then chooses how they want the fish prepared, and each plate contains slaw, and a side. I got this prepared cajun style and substituted my side with additional slaw. The fish was slightly sweet and firm in texture and had wonderful Cajun seasoning.Overall, this is a healthy option to try some great tasting fish. Pricing is on the higher side like most things in Hawaii and the long lines are discouraging. It's best to visit during off peak times."

Restaurant 604

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"This is a great spot. Where else can you catch a game overlooking Pearl Harbor? A full bar and live music Tuesday-Saturday nights. Splendid. I've been coming here for 3 years and their service is outstanding!! Always friendly and attentive which is comforting especially how fast the food comes out. I recommend the fish and chips with garlic fries and their poke' is local style. Delicious. Come get your postcard views while you eat!"

Arden Waikiki

★★★★★ 4.5 (58)

"What a great sleeper meal! My partner and I spent a night in Waikiki at the Lotus Hotel, which Arden is located inside of. After a full day of walking and avoiding super touristy places, we decided to use the complimentary wine card that the hotel provided us with at Arden. We figured we'd also eat there too, but wasn't expecting too much. Our minds were literally blown!It seemed like the restaurant was going through some growing pains as service kept apologizing for being "off", though we didn't really notice and felt like everyone was very accommodating and attentive. We probably also missed the most chaotic period as we sat down for dinner after 8pm, and the restaurant closed at 9pm.The interior had a very warm, romantic feel to it, and the food was all excellent! We ended our meal with the Baked Hawai'i, which was the perfect ending to our meal! We will definitely suggest this restaurant to others! :)"

Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

★★★★☆ 3.7 (541) • $$

"Great drink prices and atmosphere. Always felt comfortable coming here. The bartenders are super sweet. It can get crowded on certain days of the week and the dance floor is always open."

Ford Island Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (6)

"I was on Ford Island on Friday and saw the sign for Ford Island Bistro, had no idea they were back up. Located in the amazing looking NOAA HQ building is a great little cafe that serves amazing food and they service is absolutely awesome. It is either grab and go or you can sit and eat in the dinning area. The dinning area if very big with lots of table and amazing views of the harbor and Ford Island.Of course you need to have government ID to get on Ford Island and as well as enter the NOAA HQ building but if you can get in, definitely check it out. I had the grass-fed burgers from Big Island and I was not disappointed. I passed on the fries as I wasn't very hunger and only came for the burger. I'll be back on another Friday for Filipino Friday, the menu looked really good and I hardly ever pass on Filipino food. The have lots healthy options and salads as well.Great place and I will be back with my friends. Go check it out!"

Club Pearl Complex

★★★★★ 4.9 (8) • $

"This is a great place to go if you are here for a short time. It has WI-FI, food and two bars and it's on base. Plus its super cheap. I would go here if I only had a couple of days in Hawaii and wanted a place to hang out.The parking is free and large. And if the parking lot closet to the complex gets filled up there is plenty of additional parking around the complex. There are a couple things located in the complex.There is:The Liberty Center. They offer a computer lab which has internet, lots of comfortable couches, game systems you can play on and they usually show films on the large screens on the weekend. Brews and Cues. This is a good place to get a glass of beer and shoot some pool with your friends. The bar is large and there is plenty of seating for you just to hang out. This place is also a microbrewery. I haven't had it personally but I've heard it's great!!!Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. They are open late and deal with the drunk people well. The quality of the staff and the food is really good. You can't really go wrong here if you need some munchies because your drunk.The Country Bar. I love this bar. I think the reason I love this bar is the staff. The dj who usually works is awesome. But so is the back up dj. If you want a song they will find it for you. They will also do a shout out for you if you request it. They will even arrange for special moments. (My fiancee worked out my proposal there and the whole bar helped him out.) The bartenders are very nice. The drinks are cheap and strong (even though they are simple). And the bouncers are nice and will only kick you out if your completely plastered or getting in fights at the bar. There aren't many fights at the bar but when they do happen they are dealt with immediately and nobody ever gets hurt there. Another plus to the place is the dance floor. There are many dance clubs in Hawaii but none have a dance floor this large. The dancers aren't really that great but nobody is trying to win a contest there. They are there to have a good time. If your new to the bar scene come here because you'll meet lots of friends who become like family and everyone watches out for each other.Aside from this there are many events held at this center. The last thing that was held there was the Blowing off smoke. It was a cigar and drink event. 20 bucks for 2 cigars, four drinks and give-aways. Pretty neat deal here.If your looking for a chill place to drink, play pool, eat junk food and dance. Club pearl is the place to be (if your military or have friends who are military )"

Simple Joy Vegetarian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (418) • $$

"Friendly staff. Quick seating...The fact the whole menu is VEGAN IS A 10 out of 10 for me ! However ...Small appetizer portions sharing for two okay Need like 3-4 appetizers to share with a large group . Not a fan of their drinks I ordered an iced green tea it was very watered down (maybe too much ice) def had no green tea taste. (Also no alcoholic drinks available) The actual meals were really good I def will be returning and giving it a second chance when it Hawaii. Ps- don't forget to order dessert they got great Flan"

Koolau Drive Inn

★★★★☆ 4 (121) • $

"We've been waiting so long for this place to reopen! Was a little worried they would never come back. On my way to get my Koolau Drive Inn fix"

American Wagyu Eatery

★★★★★ 4.7 (67)

"We more or less stumbled across this place after noticing several food trucks on the street outside of our hotel. Having heard of Wagyu beef hundreds of times but never actually trying it, I was immediately interested in the menu. There are multiple 'plate lunch' style offerings but we opted to go for the combination plate which has all 3 styles of meat. My favorite by far was the sliced steak. Not that the other two weren't good - they were all tasty. But that sliced steak was just so tender and flavorful. If I was eating there again I'd personally go for the full sized entree of just that variety.The sides in the meal are a little lacking (plain white rice, plain corn, and plain cabbage); but let's be honest, the real star here is the meat. Overall 8/10 - would come back again."

Bar Maze

★★★★★ 4.7 (166) • $$$$

"Celebrating a special occasion? This was truly a remarkable dining experience!!We were lucky to find parking in their small lot and arrived a little early for our reservation. Luck continued because there were open seats in the center of the bar, offering us front row to watching them prepare our lovely meal.For my viewing pleasure, I watched this craftsman carefully carve an ice cube to be placed in my Stonefruit Highball. Such precision! The refreshing flavors and artful presentation, wow! It's more than a shaken cocktail.As if I wasn't already WOWed, the Omakase snack set was presented with the paired beverage. Petite morsels that were so tasty, you just knew the rest of the courses would be equally delicious. Of the three snacks, my favorite was the crisped nori wrapped around a flavorful treasure :)For the 1st course, the slices of yellowtail were delightfully served over shredded fennel and dressed with a local tomato vinaigrette. This paired well with their cinnamon and pomegranate vodka, spritzed with bergamot.For the 2nd course, don't you dare call it jook LOL this tsuyahime rice soup, topped with Dungeness crab, was delicately seasoned with ramps, a flowering perennial with hints of onion and garlic. The paired beverage had yuzu, aloe, gin, and absinthe.Before bringing the 3rd course, we were presented with Hokkaido milk bread and a yummy butter sauce that had nice sized lump crab meat. What's not to like about that winning combination?While others opted for wagyu, we picked the rack of lamb for Course 3. Cooked perfectly, it was so tender and served up with a variety of local Banchan. The Japanese whiskey paired well with this!In closing, the strawberry shaved ice with pistachio and rhubarb, was a refreshing treat. They gifted us with a few other desserts that were not mentioned on the Omakase menu.Thank you to everyone at Bar Maze. I appreciated the level of detail in your craftsmanship. I also appreciated the pleasant flow of information before each course. I learned a lot about the ingredients used and Chef's culinary style. Thank you also to Yelp Elite Randy S. for this recommendation. I really enjoyed this special occasion :)"

Mugen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (100) • $$$$

"Manager Wes and his team truly took great care of us last tonight!We started with Roederer Estate champagne at sunset on the pool deck of this boutique hotel. Such a special way to celebrate a scenic Happy Aloha Friday :)For dinner we enjoyed the Fall prix fixe menu. Chef made an incredible line up of six tasty treats and presentation of each plate was done with style and grace. We especially enjoyed adding the Osetra Caviar to everything for that little extra ;) So nice of Chef to stop by and greet guests when his schedule allowed. Sommelier Doug took the time to tell us about each of the wine pairings. We were so fortunate to taste a sample of smooth Iwa 5, as he told us about this special sake from Japan.Servers Shari and Eduardo were very pleasant all evening. They checked on us often and at their recommendation, we added the A5 wagyu musubi to our prix fixe.This establishment offers valet parking from Kalakaua Ave. The Valet will escort you passed the secured entryway. Elevators to the pool deck are also by secured escort. At the end of our enjoyable dining experience, they gifted us with gold dusted chocolate candies in a sleek black cannister, such a classy touch. Great service, delicious food, and lovely atmosphere...we will certainly return because this was such a memorable dining experience!"

Maui Brewing Co. - Kailua

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (602) • $$

"It's one of the few places that's open later on this side so we decided to stop by. It was a Saturday night so there was live music so even though it wasn't too crowded, it still had a nice atmosphere. The food was good. The garlic fries were really good and I loved the large chunks of garlic. The Caesar salad was just okay. The dressing was not the greatest but I did like that they used taro chips instead of croutons. I probably wouldn't get it again though. The pork sandwich was really good and very flavorful."

Sprigs Grille Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (114) • $$

"I came to Sprigs Grille for dinner because my friend is staying at the Embassy Suites in Kapolei. We were on a time crunch and needed to find a place to eat before their meeting, so we were pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant within the hotel. The restaurant offers a handful of options from drinks, appetizers, entrées, and desserts. There's also a bar inside as well.For dinner, I opted for the Spinach Salad with no feta cheese. I expected a small salad but the portion for it was massive! It was topped with plenty of sliced almonds and golden raisins and the hard-boiled egg was a nice add-on. The only thing I would've changed is to have had the dressing on the side since my salad was drenched in it. The salad also came with three slices of cheesy bread--some pieces soggy while others were crispy. After mixing everything together it was pretty good!Vaccinations cards are required to dine in. The restaurant is quiet, clean, and there's ample seating. We were one of the only groups dining in but service was slow--a little over 30 minutes for us to get our food. This is probably due to the restaurant being understaffed as well as busy with room service and takeout orders. Despite all of this, our server was extremely kind and accommodating!Make sure to check in on Yelp to receive one free appetizer of the chef's choice! Tonight it was Mozzarella Sticks--which my friends liked but I didn't try any. Overall, my friends and I enjoyed our meals but agreed that nothing stood out. If you're staying at the Embassy Suites it's a great dining option but I don't think I'd come here otherwise."

Tangö Contemporary Café

★★★★☆ 4 (993) • $$

"We've enjoyed Tango for years now; they've been a fixture on the Honolulu dining scene, and even after the original chef retired, they've kept their standards and quality just as high as before.They offer monthly prixe fix menus and happy hour specials.They also have a great brunch menu. We were lucky enough to catch this option on New Year's Eve. Ms. K had the lobster benedict ($29), which was simply amazing - a generous portion of lobster on toast with a large serving of potatoes on the side. She said it was probably the best lobster benedict she's ever had.I opted for the Braised Beef Loco Moco hearty chunks of braised shortribs over fried rice, topped with tasty brown gravy and two eggs any style. This was also excellent, although not quite as good as the lobster bene."

Tropics Restaurant & Craft House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (266) • $$

"This place used to be a downstairs bar/ food establishment that we loved! We arrived today to find out it's now at Tequila bar downstairs with limited food, and that the same owner opened up a new place upstairs still called Tropics. I recommend going upstairs more food choices and also looks like a sports bar. The girl that served us was wonderful too."

La Hiki

★★★★☆ 4.2 (414) • $$$$

"We celebrated a birthday with La Hiki's brunch buffet, and it was worth every bit of the $115 per adult and $40 for kids. The experience was fantastic from start to finish! The staff at Ko Olina provided excellent service, constantly checking in to refill drinks, clear plates, and ensure everyone was taken care of. You definitely need to come hungry to enjoy everything they have to offer! The brunch spread was extensive, with highlights like the made-to-order omelet station, succulent lechon, prime rib, and unlimited lobster tails (my personal favorite!). There were also crab legs, sushi, and all the breakfast staples you could want. I wish their bacon was more crispier but everyone wins with unlimited bacon! The side options were also great, with a range of bread, rice, salads, and soups adding to the variety. For dessert lovers, the ice cream station was a perfect way to end the meal. You can customized your ice cream at the toppings bar which has a wide variety of sweets/salty toppings. This buffet is well worth it if you're looking for a memorable brunch spot with quality food and exceptional service. I'll definitely be back!"

Manalo Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (28)

"Wow Wow Wow! The food, the service and the ambiance deserves more than five stars. We had dinner with fam from other state which made it more special. They all enjoyed the food. The flavor of each dish was amazing! We watched the sunset and the weather was nice. Y'all have to try the shrimp toast."

Sunset Lanai

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10)

"We had a great event here at the Sunset Lanai this past weekend. The space was perfect for 100 plus attendees. The breakfast served on the 1st day was good. The grits had some opportunities. They also served fresh fruit, hash brown potatoes, sausage links, bacon, scrambled eggs, & small pastries. The pupu's prepared on day 2 consisted of Several meat choices, egg rolls, small pastries and cake. Assorted juices as well. Edna is the Manager. She did an excellent job hosting the event. Edna was there early and stayed late to ensure everything was perfect. If you're looking for a spot to host your next event with amazing views of Hawaii...Sunset Lanai is the place."