(Last visited December 6, 2022.) Vacationing in Hawaii for a couple of weeks so we're just exploring downtown Waikiki for a little bit, but it's time to eat! So we pulled out our trusty Yelp app to see what's around! We landed on Il Tappo since we like pizza! Let's see how it went!Atmosphere/Appearance: So the entrance to this place is like, through a hotel or something like that. The details are a little hazy, but what I DO REMEMBER is the beautiful fountain right out front and the market looking theme that was actually one of the bars! It was so cool and elegant. Once sat upstairs the views out into the city were beautiful. The restaurant wasn't too loud and felt quite intimate, like a great place for a date.Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no problems whatsoever. I do remember the bartender being super friendly and approachable when we first walked in though.Food: We kept dinner light this evening and tried their Isalata Di Pollo which is a salad containing rucola, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted chicken & shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. It was crisp, fresh, simple and had an excellent mix of ingredients. Not too over the top at all. We also went for the Margherita Pizza which contains tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & pesto. Delightfully simple. The pesto was a gentle drizzle as to not overshadow the rich flavors of the sauce and cheese. The crust was light and fluffy with a good crunch around the edges.Value: Our salad was $24.00 and pizza was $23.00. It's Hawaii, it's downtown, it is what it is. Lol. Bring your wallet, you're on vacation right? Unless you live here... then you probably are a baller anyway.I really enjoyed this spot. It was chill, felt tucked away while being in a downtown city. Check it out if you're in the area.

My other half and I love trying new sushi restaurants and this place was perfect for us to spend an early Valentine's dinner with each other. We made reservations for a Saturday night and it was surprisingly not that busy! Tucked away in what seemed like a random building, we were able to find it with the help of signs.Staff were helpful in sake recommendations and attentive throughout the whole meal.For appetizers, we got the wagyu carpaccio--delicious, but for $38 I do wish it came with more than just 4 pieces (granted, it is *wagyu*), a braised kobucha, and an extra large hamachi kama! Also chose to share the Matsuri nigiri set and omakase chirashi. The sushi/sashimi was super buttery soft and fresh and worth the price in my opinion. My favorite of the night would have to be dessert since I have a huge sweet tooth. We got the sake crème brûlée and added the house-made sake ice cream as recommended. I would definitely come back just for that!

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.

Nice spot for a quick drink at happy hour prices, otherwise the drinks are a bit too $$$ in plastic cups. Usually available seating, but it is by the tapa tower pool and the tower entrance so it can have alot of foot traffic if you sitting at a table. 3 stars because of the prices. Service is fast and friendly staff.

Signage is tiny and posted in front of the podium. Look for white walls with numerous framed photos and a bar. Okinawan Sweet Potato Hash: Gluten free entree with the perfect amount of carbs, scrambled eggs, arugula, seasonings, and spices. Ideal if you'd like to save room or space for a cocktail, mocktail, coffee, or H2O. Mango lemonade: Virgin beverage. Initial fizz or carbonation followed by a light combination of mango and lemonade. Group of seven enjoyed lively conversations. Servers were very patient and accommodating. Restrooms are located on 1R or downstairs. Parking options: street parking, metered street parking, or drive in SALT at Our Kaka'ako parking garage, take the elevator to 2R, and get your ticket validated with the restaurant.

We chose Coral Creek Pueo Restaurant as our wedding venue. We were blown by how amazingly well Adel T, the events corrodinator/manager, took care of us! The ceremony area with the gazebo and the waterfall in the background was like a fairytale! From the moment we booked the venue up until the day of the wedding Adel went above and beyond for us. She kept in touch and kept us up to date on all changes, answered any questions that we had, and even met with us and our vendors on numerous occasions. I'm so grateful from the above exceptional service we received from Adel and the rest of the staff at Pueo. Our menu was made easily with so many options to choose from. We were able to customize a menu that fit my husbands and my expectations. Everything was delicious! The fish and teriyaki chicken was my favorite. Overall, our experience with Pueo exceeded our visions and made our wedding extra special. I'm so glad we chose to have our big day and would recommend anyone who is planning to have a wedding/graduation/retirement/first birthday party etc. with out breaking your pocket with Waikiki prices please consider Pueo. Ask for Adel, she's beautiful inside and out and amazing to work with!

I remember when Aunty Pasto's was located somewhere else. When they moved to where they are now, my family stopped going, I think because parking can kind of be difficult to find. I recently went back to Aunty pastos though because I was on the hunt for the best eggplant parmigiana and the reviews here were good! I called in an order and picked up on afternoon before going to a potluck. I ordered the eggplant parmigiana with spaghetti and the fresh clams with linguine. Pick up was easy and fast. As I was waiting for the guy to get my order form the kitchen, I was looking at the menu and around the restaurant. It's a pretty big space and nicely decorated. They had some lunch specials posted on the wall too that seemed affordable. When I got to the potluck, everyone loved both pasta dishes. I liked the interesting shape of the fettuccine noodles and I think of the two, I preferred the clam sauce. I'd be back for some delicious pasta. I heard a rumor that aunty pastos was going to close, but I really hope that's not the case. Italian food scene is a little limited in Hawaii, so it's nice to have options.