First time here!!! Now that it's December I have been trying to check out holiday bars and holiday…read morecocktails. Valor was up first on the list! We sat ourself on a high table and was greeted by our bartender who was so sweet. She recommended the top 3 holiday drinks to us, which we tried. We really liked the 1) Jack Frost, 2) Abuelita's Hot Cocoa, and 3) Grinch Punch. Our cocktails were delicious and I liked the chill atmosphere and vibe this place had to it since we came once the mall was closed. This bar only served alcohol so I heard it was BYOF = bring your own food to enjoy while you drink, which is pretty cool! I definitely would come again!

It makes complete sense, there's eateries all around and plenty of seating area. The sound carries…read morejust fine from the live entertainment nearby. And there's at least three big screens on with different sporting events to watch. We came at a time that was medium busy, not too crowded and we tried two of their Signature drinks. Talk about fast and friendly service with a smile! His Espresso and the Lychee Luxe were both perfect on a hot Friday afternoon. The decor is crisp and clean. The atmosphere is bright and lively. There's tables for large groups and lots of bar counter for pairs. It's not too noisy either. Fun and relaxing, glad we came to try it :)

I love this place. It's so beautiful outside. I love that it has this open concept--part of the bar…read moreis covered and the other part is out in the open, and the bar kind of wraps around both sides. You're overlooking the water and swans, and when the weather is nice, I imagine it is SUPER nice. It was drizzling when I was there, but it still felt good to be outside since it wasn't raining too hard. They have TVs and a pool table, and I saw some SERIOUS pool players when I was there, so that was a vibe too. The food is really good. The wings?? High, high, hiiiiigh. I don't know if chicken is imported to the island or what, but the price is CRAZY high.... I had the buffalo chicken wrap and it was actually really good, BUT that wrap was so small. Of course they cut it in half, but each half was tiny. There's no way that was even a full 6-inch wrap before they cut it. Still stuffed and flavorful, just disappointing on the portion size. The French fries though? Really really good. I had them with my wrap and I enjoyed them a lot. Didn't get a pickle though, and I didn't even realize it was supposed to come with one until I came back the next day... I wish I had gotten that. The bartender was nice--it was a guy. Not super friendly, but cool enough. Now the bathroom... ATROCIOUS. I hated it. Didn't even want to touch anything. Yikes. But other than that, I do like the place!

Attitude was uncalled for. I was on bartenders side. even…read morewhen we tipped over 20% and had other people buying us drinks she had a attitude about a misunderstanding when I made a joke that she would have to clean vomit and shit out of the urinal and feed us drinks while there are no other general managers on duty there but two other off duty bartenders playing pool. I just wanted her to see that I understood she was busy but cut my beer off because i said that simply as you can imagine.

The food and overall vibe were exceptional which makes it even more disappointing that the hostess…read moremanaged to ruin the experience for us. This place came highly recommended by fellow foodies, and we had genuinely been looking forward to dining here. Unfortunately, the hostess seemed to take her role and whole "speakeasy" concept far too seriously. We've been to plenty of speakeasies, and the best hosts know how to stay in character while still making guests feel welcome and having a little fun with it. Even when someone forgets the "password" or paraphrase. There usually some playful banter that adds to the experience. Here, there was absolutely none of that. The hostess came across as cold, rigid, and completely devoid of personality. What should have felt mysterious and fun instead felt unnecessarily pretentious and awkward. It's a shame, because the food and atmosphere were fantastic and after all the recommendations and anticipation, we expected the experience to be just as exceptional as the meal.

Gaslamp absolutely deserves 5 stars! It is a hidden speakeasy steakhouse with reservations only. My…read moreboyfriend and I were here for dinner to celebrate his birthday back in July. Dress code is enforced, but it really makes for an intimate night out especially for a special occasion. Be prepared to spend a lot! My boyfriend and I were seated in a cozy 2 top table close to the bar. We had a good view of the bar and the live jazz music entertainment just above. It adds to the atmosphere really well. The speakeasy is two floors. For our drinks, we both ordered wine, his was red and mine was white. I honestly don't remember which kind it was, since I am writing this review two months later. However, for our main entrees my boyfriend ordered the "French Laundry" which comes with table side presentation and performance. I ordered the black truffle risotto with lobster tail (an up charge $$). My boyfriend loved the French Laundry main, he devoured the tomahawk and sides. The lobster tail really made the risotto so much tastier, it was a whole flavor bomb. Usually I'm not one to eat truffle, but this was amazing! To finish off our meal, we ended with a tiramisu dessert. It was presented so nicely sealing my boyfriend's birthday celebration to a wonderful close. The bartender also provided a dessert pairing with a high end whiskey from what I recall. Overall, this speakeasy restaurant was outstanding, service was spectacular, and this experience exceeded our expectations.

Great food, service and atmosphere, and I'd definitely eat there again!…read more My husband and I went a little after 7pm and there was only 1 party seated outside, and 1 inside so we were seated right away. More groups came in after us, and there was a full staff so I think they must get pretty busy for dinner. We ordered the Spicy Ahi Donburi ($18) and the Hellfire wings ($20). We both grew up eating spicy food and tend to find spicy dishes pretty mild when we eat out, but we were impressed with these items! He was very pleased with his donburi and said that he thinks it was the spiciest ahi he's ever had. The ghost pepper sauce for the Hellfire Wings was a stand out for us, and we got a to-go box for the last wings just to take the sauce home with it. We spent a little more than we usually do, but we were expecting this and looking for a change from our usual spots. Overall, it was a great experience and I hope we'll be back sometime soon.

Dinner with friends visiting from the Arizona. They chose this location cuz one person in their…read moregroup was into checking out places to eat. (Didn't get to ask if he was a Yelper.) Are here once before and the food was good. Still is. Even though it was dinner, the entrees were Ala carte pupu style. You order rice, mac salad, etc separately since this is a pau hana (or pau golfing) kinds of place. They ordered undistilled sake (our first time - it was good), we usually get the regular distilled sake. I ordered an old fashioned (good) but the luxardo cherry was just in the drink, no toothpick. Chopsticks to the rescue! Food was delicious. Gyoza appetizers, for all. Kids had grilled cheese sandwiches which they enjoyed and an adult tasted and said was good. Other entrees ordered were: Chicken sandwich (crispy fried chicken fillet with yummy sauce), chicken katsu, salt and pepper pork chops with a few bits of jalapeño, and crispy pork belly. All were cooked to perfection. Crispy outside and tender, juicy inside. Pork belly was almost melt in your mouth except for the delicious crispy skin! Pork chop pieces were tasty and not dry. Portions were large. Those with fries commented they were good. Overall the food and drinks were great. Our server was the usual friendly, helpful, local server who took good care of us. Should remember to come here more often!

So pretty in here! I highly recommend coming to this gorgeous bar! We had their li hing rimmed…read morelilikoi margaritas. They were so fresh tasting & delicious. Our server had the best demeanor! What a lovely human! All around our time here was simply Grand!

If I could give it zero to negative stars I would…read more I find it so interesting that an establishment located in Hawaii, who banks off the hard work and land of indigenous AAPI people would be so blatant in ignoring their Asian customers. I came here on a relatively slow Wednesday night and sat down at the bar. Not a single person asked how we were or looked in our direction. Didn't even glance at us. They walked past us multiple times made direct eye contact and chose to ignore it. We sat for over 10 minutes Plato f eyes tag with these people. I expect this from mainland sure. But the Ritz is commercializing off of POC and treating us like shit.

Really enjoyed the food here. We went before dinner service, so the menu was limited to appetizers,…read morebut honestly, that didn't bother us because everything we ordered was very, very good. The flavors felt much more elevated than I expected from a beachside restaurant. Everything tasted thoughtfully prepared, and it genuinely felt like there was a real chef working in the kitchen rather than just standard bar food. The service was excellent and very attentive and the indoor-outdoor seating ambience with the ocean across the street was amazing. Even with the limited menu, I would happily come back to try the dinner offerings. Definitely a great spot to stop if you're in Haleiwa and looking for something a little more elevated.

Skip the poke here! I know, I know, those are fighting words in Hawaii and probably not the opening…read moreyou expected for a four-star review. And it's not to say that I didn't like the poke bowl I had at Beach House. (I mean, what's not to love about about digging into some fresh ahi when you're literally feet away from the beach?) It's just that I had the otherworldly experience of eating from Foodland's poke bar the night prior to my lunch here and I couldn't help comparing it to the legendary Foodland. That said, the poke was still delicious and its runner-up status didn't distract from the rest of my meal. The spicy ahi wonton was a standout starter -- the shallot, scallion, tobiko, and chili aioli approach they have for the ahi here works better for the fish than their "beach house special poke sauce" in my opinion. Top it all off with a plantation iced tea: an island version of the Arnold Palmer that replaces the customary lemonade with tropical pineapple juice. We came in around 2:30 pm so we essentially had the dining room to ourselves after the lunch rush, if you don't count the cute zebra dove bird that walked around below the table halfway into our meal, trying to see if there were any stray crumbs it could peck at. Alas, we had deemed the food too good.

Finally had our Bar Leather Apron experience! We've been hearing so many great things about this…read moreaward-winning bar and finally scored reservations. Unfortunately, due to a recent building power outage that greatly impacted them, our reservations had to be cancelled, and we couldn't reschedule for dates that worked for us. We decided to try walking in when they reopened and were able to get in right when they opened at 5pm! The drinks were unlike any other cocktails I've had anywhere. They were full of depth, well-balanced, smooth, and just delicious, even for a non-whisky drinker like me! The prices were also not outrageous given the drinks' presentation and the bar's reputation. They're pretty comparable to what you'd pay for drinks at a mid-upscale restaurant, but at BLA, you're getting a whole different level of taste and craft. We were a party of 4, and we each ordered different drinks so we could all sample them. We ended up ordering quite a few haha. My favorite of the night was definitely their signature Leather Soul, and again, I don't even like whisky! That's how good it was. We also ordered some of their small bites, including the bread and butter and smoked salmon. Both were great bites to complement the drinks. The servers were all so nice and attentive. You could really feel their passion for what they do. We all loved the drinks and the overall experience. Would love to come back and continue supporting them!

Date night? Hanging with friends? Pau hana with colleagues? Just want your own moment but you also…read moreenjoy history and well made drinks and pupus? This is your stop. Plan for reservations well in advance because you're going to want to sit at the bar. That's where the storytelling is center stage. From the outside, you'd easily miss it. But once you step inside, you realize you're stepping into an experience. Every drink comes with a unique story and the bartender is not simply a storyteller but an artist as well.

Delicious food! A great place for oceanfront dinner and…read moremusic. Mahalo to the Westside family and friends for showing me this spot.

Come for the sunset views, great live music. Food was ok, used to be better. My brother, husband,…read moreand I ordered the 604 Burger which is a bacon cheeseburger with fries for $20. It looks delectable plated until I lifted the top bun...found one slice of bacon. I was saddened. First world problems I guess. Bit of nostalgia...have you ever had a Hostess crumb cake? Beach House Original Crumb Cake is highly reminiscent of that!

Excellent food, everything tasted great…read more Inside is nice and clean, AC on blast. The nachos were the best you can ever have, worth it alone to go here. Service was really good as well.

Uncle Bo's in Haleʻiwa was a great find! The atmosphere is welcoming, family-friendly, and perfect…read morefor a casual meal after exploring the North Shore. The food was excellent. The wings were packed with flavor, crispy, and cooked perfectly. The chicken stir fry was fresh, delicious, and had a great balance of flavors. Everything came out hot, and the portions were generous. The service was friendly and attentive, making the entire experience even better. If you're in Haleʻiwa looking for a relaxed spot with great food and a welcoming atmosphere, Uncle Bo's is definitely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back!

Great place always came to see Brain on the weekends he made the best drinks anything you could…read morethink of he could make get place to hanger out relax have some great drinks

Love it here i go shopping and do my nails n end my day here sipping a little n trying out the new…read moredrinks n holiday drinks is really good.Bartenders is great so funny n always made us feel great n happy.This is my go to spot on my day off n im shopping here at the mall.Must stop to try the drinks out