Gaslamp

So we celebrated Valentine's a little early to beat the crowd. And I'm happy with our choice this year for sure. Our first ever speakeasy and it was slightly awkward but such a great time. We got our paraphrase for entry via text about 2hrs prior to our dinner. Arrived and lol my husband wasn't sure where to check in so he asked the pub worker aka the slightly awkward I mentioned earlier. Lol. Anyway we got to the entrance and waited for our hostess and we're seated almost right away. There's only about 5 tables here, so very intimate and romantic. I actually really enjoyed that, the hustle and bustle of steakhouses can be a little much sometimes. but let's get to the food, I specifically wanted beef Wellington, and I've only had Hy's steakhouse Wellington before. We got half order of oysters , truffle Parm fries King Arthur and ribeye with lobster. Food did take a bit to actually come out. But it was tasty, and I do wish some portions were little bigger. But I was definitely pleased with the pairing, portion of the 2 course King Arthur. My husband enjoyed his ribeye and oysters were tasty but seemed a little smaller than I imagined. So the big question would we come back.....I think so! Intimate setting, and tasty food. We'll definitely be back mahalo for a great date night!!

I love a fun speakeasy so I was very excited to try Gaslamp. You walk through the restaurant and the entrance is in the back. You'll be required to provide a password that will be emailed to you shortly before your reservation. Inside it is VERY small. Only about 6 tables. No one in my group drank alcohol but we all did order mocktails. Our waiter said they couldn't make any drink on the menu virgin, which didn't make sense, so they created new cocktails for us to try. Service was on the slower side despite the staff seeming to wait around. Food was really yummy but for the price you can get equally good steaks at other steakhouses on the island.

This was our first time to Gaslamp hi and definitely not our last! At first, you start off in a pub (which seemed so odd) but once you walk through the doors in the back, there's this lovely little speakeasy. Definitely make reservations, as I believe they do not accept walk in's. There was a live musician playing jazz music and it set the entire vibe. The attentiveness of our service was also spot on. Thank you to Ivan (I hope I spelled that correctly) for making our experience spectacular! Now to the star of the show... the FOOD! Oh my goodness. I will be dreaming of the French laundry, escargot bone marrow and truffle risotto for the rest of my life. We also got the lobster crostini, dayboat oysters and diver sea scallops that were all very yummy. The patrossian caviar service I could live without, but it was a fun experience to try with my girls. & the drinks -- I got the old fashioned and the presentation and drink itself was fantastic. If you're looking for a fun, little boujee dining experience, I definitely recommend you checking this place out. I'm highly considering coming back in March to celebrate my birthday here lol

A few girlfriends and I tried Gaslamp for the first time recently. The ambiance was really cool, dark, full of candles and mood lighting with a nice jazz player upstairs. You need a password to enter which made us feel like vips. The area itself is very small but was still comfortable for our small group.The food I had ordered was the tuna dish and the charcuterie board. The food was okay, it was definitely underwhelming for the price. The drinks from inside Gaslamp are delicious but pricey. You can order from the main bar on the other side of the door but it's frowned upon to bring it into Gaslamp as told by our server.My biggest disappointments were we made a reservation at 9pm for two hours, were told we had to order a meal equating to $35, not including drinks, otherwise we'd be charged a $35 cover charge per person. We were also very rushed to graze the menu and order quickly as they were closing the kitchen soon. Understandably, but why allow reservations at 9pm for dinner if there's a lack of time to order. On top of that, we were asked to arrive 15 minutes after our reservation as they weren't ready for us. So that took more time away from ordering. Secondly, after our checks came, I made the mistake of assuming it was correct, tipping and signing. It wasn't until I looked at my receipt the following day that I realized I was charged an extra $18 for something it doesn't specify. Gratuity was not added to our checks and even if it was, $18 would have been almost 30-35% of my check.While I am glad to have had the opportunity to experience Gaslamp, the disappointments we had were enough for Gaslamp to be a one time experience.

So I don't come to Hawaii to eat steak. But I would eat this steak with my whole face. The people next to us had the wellington and tomahawk and said they were also incredible. The sauce for the steak was magical. We also did the caviar bump (you get a line of caviar on your hand and a chaser of sparkling or rose and the server does as well). The caviar is sturgeon and is good. The caviar service is the same but a whole tin and comes with creme and ikura. Drinks have humorous names and are well crafted and strong. I had the scallops which were cooked to perfection and generously covered with tobiko. My friend had the risotto which was rich and filling. They shaved some truffle on top. Some of the drinks are meant for sharing and some get fire! They lit a cinnamon stick in one too which made such a lovely aroma.You do need reservations and they will give you a secret code. You walk back behind the bar and go into a room that is dimly lit and has a lot of ambiance.Downsides: it is super cramped and not in a fun way. The music makes it hard to hear your server especially when they don't speak loudly. I don't recommend the bruschetta as it was on *bread* and not crossing, which made it soggy. The bread was also flavorless and needed salt.However, I would 1000% go back here. The food and the drink were amazing. I am giving 5 stars because it was so dang delish.

This place is a very unique speakeasy . I loved this place and would go back here again. I went with the Mrs. and this was one of the top notch dining experiences I have ever had. When you first show up, you have to go through a bar and go to the telephone booth. The inside is very dark and obviously litter up by gas lamps. I got seated at the bar and the spacing is extremely tight and intimate. The bartenders were very professional and friendly and also super attentive. If you plan on coming here to get a drink and a good buzz, you certainly will. The drinks are made well and strong. However it is a nice strong. The first drink I got was a Dealers Choice and it was whatever the bartender surprised you with. It was very refreshing. I don't know what's in it but it was good I give it a 5/5.The second drink was Sushi in Mexico that my wife got and it came in a cool yellow skull. The presentation was so beautiful that we didn't want to touch it. It was strong and tasted fruity. The issue was it had too much ice. We give that drink a 4.8/5.The third drink was Rainbow Wings. I don't know how to describe it but it was one of the top notch drinks I have ever had. It was strong but tasted so good and addicting. It came out in a skull cup and it was another awesome presentation. 5/5.For starters we got the oysters and truffle fries.The oysters in my personal opinion was good but not worth the price. I got a half dozen and they came out super small. When I think of oysters I think of them like the size of Foodland oysters. The sauces were great. I'll give it a 3.9/5.The truffle fries were amazing. Super crunchy and soft and just seasoned super well. The Parmesan cheese makes it that much better too. The dipping sauces that came out paired well. I give these fries a 5/5. The main entree we got is the lobster risotto and the French Laundry. The lobster risotto was very rich and had lots of flavor. The texture and creaminess of it was on point. The only downfall is It should have came with a whole lobster and not just the tail. Overall I would recommend this. However due to the little meat, I will give this a 4.7/5. The French Laundry was the star of the show. It is a Wagyu Tomehawk Steak that's hung up and it comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, confit garlic, and butter. The butter is melted on top of the steak and the fat and butter land in the mash potatoes. My steak was suppose to be medium rare but it came out alittle more rare than expected. That's not too shabby. Everything about the dish was amazing. I give it a 10/5. The dessert we had was the crème brûlée which was very very delicious. Not much needed to be said. 5/5.Overall this place is a must try. You have to experience this once in a lifetime. I strongly recommend coming here. From service to food, you couldn't ask for a better time. If you don't go, you're missing out.

The restaurant is really small. It has several tables and a bar seating area. It is Located inside of the pub in the back. I highly recommend to have a reservation. If you have a party of 10 call, email and book online with highest party then put in the notes for party of 10. It took me weeks for my reservation to be confirmed. I had party of 8/10 and wasn't seated until 30 minutes after our reservations. We even checked in 15 mins prior to reservation as directed. We sat down at 8:45pm and the food started coming out at 1030pm. The drinks didn't take as long. They were strong and delicious. Probably since there is a bar for that area. It also has a saxophone player on the second floor playing music. The food was 4/5 overall. The Brussels sprouts in the gravy was not good. The Beef Wellington, Mashed potato and mac and cheese was amazing.

I went here with a friend for dinner on a Tuesday evening. We had a reservation for either 9 or 930. It's located inside a pub/sports bar and you walk all the way to the left when you enter and give them the secret password.The interior is very small - probably only 4-5 tables. There was live jazz music when we arrived. We ordered a few drinks, garlic Parmesan fries, the French laundry (tomahawk) and miso Brussel sprouts. The fries were very crispy and had a lot of Parmesan shavings - it was the perfect start to our meal as it takes a little while for the tomahawk to come out. They brought out the tomahawk and fired some butter over it which then flavored the mashed potatoes. They also torched the garlic and rosemary. The steak was a very delicious medium rare and the side complimented it perfectly. We were both pretty full after our meal. Overall a fun and delicious experience.Parking is free in the shared lot.

So darn good. The cocktails were strong and unique and with some really interesting liquors. The treatment from when we first arrived was very welcoming and went well with the uniqueness of this restaurant. We started with the fist bump caviar and then moved onto so many interesting and delicious appetizers. And those scallops -- divine. Our server was there to fully explain every detail of each meal including the truffle seasonings. The waghyu steak was cooked just right to my happy taste buds. I would definitely return to this place over and over again. It was amazing.

A very uncomfortable experience from start to finish. We couldn't find the speakeasy and couldn't get anyone on the phone to direct us so we were late for our reservation. The password to enter was cute. The ambience was dimly lit and the vibe appeared quaint. It was tiny...like a converted coat closet with 4 tables and a few bar seats. We were sat in the corner near a door that later revealed itself to the be walk-in cooler. I was blasted with cold air every time staff entered and exited. My husband and I don't drink and were there for the food. We were pressured repeatedly to order alcohol after declining several times. One staff would refill our water and 20 seconds later, another would do the same. They were at our table far too much checking in. We had the bay scallops "Gaslamp Style" (with caviar) at the server's recommendation. Cooked perfectly, but no flavor to speak of. We had the charcuterie board and found it to be underwhelming with some bruleed Brie and a chunk of grocery store Gouda. We ordered the French Laundry tomahawk steak and it came to the table rolled on a cart hanging from a hook. Mind you, the speakeasy is in the back of a dive bar and that means our steak was rolled across the bar from the kitchen to our table. You'd have to see it to understand how strange this is. The server torched butter over it, torched some rosemary and some garlic, cut it up and put it all in a tray on the table, along with the mashed potatoes drowned in the butter from the previous activity. We got miso Brussels sprouts as well. The steak was a bit underdone....we ordered MR. The demi glaze was tasty. The mashed potatoes lacked seasoning and the Brussels sprouts had an off flavor. The food was just okay. Presentation was wonderful but the flavor and execution just weren't there. We don't mind paying $$$$for outstanding food, but this was not that. We laughed the whole way home about our strange experience. I'm sure that's not what they were going for.