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    Aloha Steak House

    4.2 (653 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    New York boneless
    Sebas G.

    The food here was a amazing and the service was great. The vibes in there were great and the drinks were good there as well. Definitely coming back.

    Amanda F.

    Service was great and the ambience was really nice. My brother and I absolutely devoured everything in front of us--from the bone marrow to the bacon Brussels sprouts to a big, juicy ribeye. Plates were cleared. No survivors. The mashed potatoes were excellent, and those big ol' shrimp? So good. The only thing we didn't love was the corn--but honestly, when everything else is a 10 out of 10, that's a minor detail. We'd absolutely go back without hesitation

    Watermelon dessert is very refreshing!
    Theresa D.

    I have been on the hunt to find a new steakhouse when visiting Waikiki. I saw this restaurant on a YouTube video & read a ton of reviews. I agree the hype is real. The food was delicious! I got a side of the garlic shrimp with my steak & can't wait to have it again! I had a wonderful waiter named Taku. He was very helpful & a true gem. I can't wait to go back! And try the watermelon dessert it's amazing!

    the first one was perfect taste.
    Lisa V.

    dinner for two special $160 comes with: * wedge salad * stuffed mushroom * baked potato * asparagus * wagyu picanha * watermelon soft serve added * lobster mac * bone marrow * 3 lychee martinis * rib eye cap total was about $330 before tip. (3 adults / 2 children). my son birthday and he wanted a steakhouse. my kids have expensive taste. first martini was the BEST i ever had!!! they add guava juice in it and was so good. the next two martinis wasnt as sweet, and color wasnt as pink so they actually added more when i mentioned that. thank you! the picanha steak was oh so delicious. definitely if your going to eat here, get that cut! service was great. and it was easy to make reservations online!

    Krystal C.

    If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! We came here for a milestone anniversary dinner and S/O to Kula for making the entire experience. His service was the cherry on top of a great dinner We usually go to steakhouses for anniversary dinners, so we tried Aloha Steak House. Walking in, you're greeted with the soft mumble of the current patrons and have the bar area right in front with the tables more towards the back of the restaurant. It's an upscale, trendy, more on the causal side but perfect for the area it's in. We settled on the dinner for two + the Hamachi Cruedo after ordering a couple cocktails. We started with a Hawaiian Punch and Maitai, ordering a Lychee Martini that I didn't snag a picture of. The martini was the show stopper, 100% The wedge salad was refreshing, the stuffed Portabello was so-so and the Hamachi tasted sooo fresh The Picanha come out whole and is sliced table-side and sprinkled with a bit of salt that you can add throughout the meal. And the watermelon soft serve is something I'd come back time and time again! If you ever find yourself in the Waikiki area, please come here! I would've got an a la carte steak but they were all out of the tomahawks at the time of our dinner. I'm hoping we can come back and try out other options. 10/10, need to come and try this place out

    40 oz. Tomahawk steak
    Reylyn C.

    We celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary on Oahu, so we decided to do something a bit fancy for it in between food trucks, spam musubis, and malasadas. I scheduled the reservation on Open Table for 7:30 pm and I included a note that I am handicapped and use a mobility aid. Using Yelp!, I read that we can park across the street at the Hyatt Centric, and the restaurant does validate for parking there. When we arrived at the building, I saw they had stairs, each step was a bit larger than standard steps. To the side of the steps was an elevator, but it requires someone to come out and operate it. My husband had to go up the steps to ask someone at the restaurant to help us, and that person had to call the person who operates the lift. Not wanting to wait or be late (I was also tired from walking through the parking structure and across the street), I just climbed the steps, but had to have someone carry my walker up for me. By the time I reached the top, the person we were waiting for arrived. They asked me if I wanted them to help me when we left, and I said yes. We checked in for our reservation and were seated in the bar area. It was quite warm inside, so we requested an outdoor table. They allowed me to keep my walker next to me instead of whisking it away like most other restaurants do. We ordered the 40 oz. Tomahawk steak, mashed potatoes, large french fries, Brussels sprouts with bacon and the petite wedge salad. I asked about the sides' portion sizes, whether they were large enough to share with 4 people, and was told the salad could be split with 2 people and everything else can feed 4 people. The sides came out, and that salad can only feed one person. I pretended that I didn't like bleu cheese so that my mom could have it. We ordered another large french fries, and the rest of the sides comfortably fed 2-3 people. I think I should've been more specific about the size of the people to be fed. The tomahawk arrived, and the sizzling of the plate heralded its arrival. All of the other diners' heads turned and watched the show as it was sliced. It was delicious. I read about dessert here on Yelp!, but our server didn't even offer or ask if we were interested in dessert. We were given the check, so we paid and left. I left a bit disappointed because it was a special occasion. We did call the building manager who came back out to operate the elevator so I wouldn't need to climb down the steps. The taste and presentation of the food was great. I think I would've liked larger portions or more accurate description of their size, especially since food portions everywhere else we'd been eating was so large and generous that we always had leftovers for the next meal/day. The restaurant ambiance was nice, but casual, no need to dress up. I'll be honest when I say I was ready to give only 3 stars that night. I was really peeved about how much work it was to get into the building, and how tired I was-- part of my experience. I did fix my attitude to try and rescue the evening since it was a special occasion, and the food tastes better when you have a better mindset. Thankfully, I waited a couple of days before writing this to focus on the food and experience. Accessibility notes: Elevator available to get you to the first level of the building from the street, but you will need to contact someone to contact the building manager. The building is older and was retrofitted to meet compliance, but expect to have patience to wait for someone to help you. The rest room is located in the bar which is near the entrance. The doors were cumbersome to navigate with a mobility aid. There are 2 doors to pass through to the women's restroom. The handicap accessible stall is immediately to the right of the entrance. The rest of the stalls and sinks are past the handicap stall on the right. There is another door that lets you exit the restaurant from the bathroom. The interior of the restaurant was warm and stuffy to me. If you are sensitive to warmer temperatures, ask to be seated outdoors for a refreshing breeze.

    Kimberly C.

    I came here to celebrate my anniversary with my husband in July. It was our first time dining here. We usually celebrate our anniversary at a steakhouse, so we decided to try Aloha Steak House this year. We were seated on the patio area outside. It had a casual feel, which was a nice change of pace for a steakhouse. Our server, Justin, was very friendly and answered all of our questions about the menu. We finally settled on ordering the 32 oz. Tomahawk to share, mashed potatoes, brussels & bacon, side grilled lobster tail, and ahi poke as an appetizer. The Tomahawk steak was delicious! I love how they cut it table-side for us and added the butter and salt to our liking. They gave us two complimentary desserts for our anniversary! The chocolate brownie was nothing special, but the star was the watermelon soft serve. It was so yummy and the perfect way to end our meal! It was very kind of them to give us two desserts, which we appreciated! Overall, we enjoyed our meal and will be back! Thank you, Aloha Steakhouse, for the great meal and awesome service! Happy Eating!

    Lobster tail
    Jessica R.

    Wife been wanting to try here, cuz she drives throughout Waikiki daily, and every time she pass by, she can smell em, so she's been had this place on her list. We were almost going to go to Aina Steak and seafood for our anniversary dinner instead of here, because of the order of the yelp recommendations, but this was conveniently located right across the street from the hotel we were staycationing at, so it was perfect and closer. Aloha Steak house is conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki, on the corner of Kuhio and Seaside Avenue. We went as soon as they opened at 5 PM. Best to make reservations, and I think they take walk in, based on availability, first come first served. Host was great, friendly, and nice. Sat us right by the entrance on the outdoor seating; she suggested outside was best. I know all I wanted was wherever it was cooler and not hot. Vibes was nice, good music playing, outdoor scenery can watch everybody pass by lol Server was nice. Forgot his name. So cool, they had baskets to hold bags. So if u have no where to place your bag, they have bag baskets. The downfall on eating on the outside is flies. Other than that, was cool. We ended up ordering the Aloha Supper for us to share. The Aloha Supper comes with the Petit Wedge Salad for first starter. I don't normally eat veggies/salad, but this one was good, and I actually finished my share. 2nd starter was stuffed portobello mushroom, and we order the hamachi poke and bone marrow on side. Oh my gosh, all was good. Wife likes the bone marrow, hamachi poke was a tad bit gingery, but was still good, and the portobello mushroom was good too!! All was good. Getting to the main dish, the Aloha Supper main entree was a 14 oz wagyu picanha and came with grilled asparagus and twice baked potato on side, and we also ordered the lobster tail. Omg, at first the steak came out and cute and small on a sizzling plate. She cooked and cut the steak in front of us and dressed it with salt. The asparagus, and the baked potato went so well with the steak. The lobster tail didn't disappoint. Whenever the wife normally orders lobster tail, everywhere else have tasted oceany. This one was not oceany and this lobster was goood!!! And for dessert, the Aloha Supper came with their signature watermelon soft serve and they gave us a complimentary anniversary brownie dessert!!! Thank you so much Aloha Steak house. Mannnn, I don't ever normally eat any fruity ice cream/soft serve kinda stuff, but this watermelon soft serve was good!!! Interestingly good. At the bottom had cocoa puff and cocoa Rice Krispies, and dressed with chocolate chips!! It went so well with it! It was so good!! And guess what, we ate everythinggggg!! Down to the brownie!! Plus she had 3 beers, and I had 2 glasses of red wine! Oh gosh everything was so good. Thank you again Aloha Steak house for making our anniversary dinner special. Would we come here again? Yes! 10/10 recommend! Go check out Aloha Steak house!

    Dry aged ribeye
    Susan B.

    Steak houses are usually expensive so don't expect the bill to be low lol. We made a reservation. They offer indoor and outdoor seatings. We were seated outside. The evening was kinda chilly so it was kinda cold but that was my fault for not bringing a sweater along =P We all got Dry Aged Ribeye. Mine was perfectly cooked. Super tender and juicy. They did overcook my sister's ribeye. We brought it to our server's attention. He apologized and immediately took appropriate actions to make things right. The manager came over to us and offered a discount. That was really nice of him to do that. We also ordered brussels sprouts, truffle corn soup and Kona crème brûlée. They gave us a chocolate brownie for free :) Besides the tiny little imperfectly cooked steak, we all enjoyed our experiences here. Ambiance was nice, services were top notch, Our server, Kula was amazing! Very patient, friendly, attentive and professional.

    Rose Wine & Lychee Martini - Cheers!
    Linda K.

    If you're looking for a delicious steak served tableside and yummy sides to go with, check out Aloha Steak House. Located on the first floor of Marine Surf Waikiki, the atmosphere is relaxed, casual and welcoming. Seated on their outside terrace on a beautiful evening, we shared a bone-in ribeye along with mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. The tender juicy meat was among the best we've had anywhere, including fancy steak houses that don't offer the same Aloha atmosphere. Potatoes were light and fluffy, just wonderful. Our server Loreal was very friendly despite a packed restaurant, and Jeff chatted with us amiably while he sliced our steak. Cute plastic bibs were given out for possible meat juice spatters, another nice touch. A shared kona coffee creme brulee was deeply flavorful and a perfect ending to the feast. We'll definitely visit Aloha Steak House again when in the area.

    Birthday Dessert!
    Ivy M.

    Oh my! This place was absolute fire! Pricey but delicious. Great for a date night in Waikiki. Went to celebrate my Husband's Birthday & Valentine's Day. Justin was our server. Loved his energy and menu recommendations. We got the bone in Ribeye with a side of Garlic Shrimp & Mashed Potatoes. It was more than enough to share. The Maui Onion Sauce that they give was addicting. I wish they bottled that up and sold it. I would buy it all. Great vibes & ambiance. Overlooking out at the Waikiki goers. We had a great time. Thank you Aloha Steak & Justin for the amazing experience! 10/10 recommend.

    Rachael G.

    We stopped here for a nice dinner, and everything we had was outstanding--the steak, the drinks, and the service were all absolutely amazing. The bartender even recommended their sister location across the hallway, which was just as fantastic. We enjoyed it so much that we went back specifically for the food and drinks. Both places are excellent; one has a more casual vibe, but the food and service at each are equally impressive.

    Justin H.

    Dinner party , steak is what's for dinner. Lol This steak house is a must come. Make sure you book reservations, if not you are out of luck. Parking can be challenging, street coin parking or need to park near by. Since it's in Waikiki , parking can be expensive. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Decorating is very unique here , one of it's kind

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    Ask the Community - Aloha Steak House

    Do they have a bar you can sit at?

    Yes, they do. It's not too big, though.

    Where do we park?

    Hyatt Centric lot across the street on Seaside Ave. Go up the steep ramp. Parking here is validated by the restaurant.

    Do they have table bread?

    No, at the time of our visit it was not offered .... garlic bread is on the starter menu

    Does Aloha Stake House offer kamaaina discount or military discount?

    They do offer kamaaina discount!

    I'm trying to make a reservation for this Sunday, 2/19 for 10 people at 6:30-7pm but I can't get through to anyone on the phone. I started calling from 5:30 -9 and no one answered. Can someone please help me?

    I suggest using the OpenTable app. That's the route I did. Hopefully by the time u see this message you already got your reservations. Good luck

    How big are your garlic shrimp -- size 16/20 or whatever?

    20 size

    Is there a contactless pay option?

    Yes, they have tablets that accept most NFC payment options

    We're trying to make reservations for Monday October 10? But open table says nothing is open.

    Looks like they are not booking for October yet. Try again on the 9/1 and bet you'll be set. We really enjoyed Aloha Steakhouse!

    Proof of vaccination is still required?

    No need any more!

    How do you reserve a tomahawk steak? Do you have to call the day of or can you add a note in the Open table reservation app? Don't want to miss out!

    Yes, the easiest way to hold the tomahawk is leaving the note on your reservation from open table, but please feel free to call us during our business hours! We also recommend… Read more

    Anyone recall seeing high chairs in use for toddlers?

    Yes, we do have 4 high chairs and 2 boosters! And also we have kid’s menu!

    Is it possible to order watermelon soft serve for take-out?

    Yes of course! Anytime on our business hours.

    Does Aloha Steak have a Dress Code for dinner?

    No dress code, in that it's casual wear. They provide disposable aprons for you to wear so the oil/butter does not splatter on your clothes from the hot sizzling plate

    Do they serve the Tomahawk Steak during lunch?

    For what I know I believe it's only served and offered at dinner time, but feel free to give them a call in advanced. Aloha 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

    What times are the lunch special in place?

    lunch service closes at 2 pm

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    OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

    If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

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    Side Street Inn - Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

    Our Chef Colin's Classics Menu feeds 3-4 guests for $105.00!

    Side Street Inn - Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

    Oodles of Noodles! Try our Yakisoba! You can also add Kim Chee for extra flavor.

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    Waiahole Poi Factory - Fresh, hand pounded poi, traditional staple of the Hawaiian people

    Waiahole Poi Factory

    4.5(1.6k reviews)
    14.0 mi
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    No idea why but my wife was absolutely set on trying out Poi while we are here visiting. Everyone…read morewe asked Reccommended the Waiahole Poi Factory and I would certainly agree with them! We pulled up and were greeted by the cashier who was friendly and answered lol of our questions. We decided on a combo of Kalua Pig and Laulau along with Poi. First off, turns out that I do not care for Poi! This restaurant cooks it well and it is absolutely not their fault but what a boring food! The Pork was outstanding and the Taro Leaves on the Laulau were outstanding. We also had the Ho'io Salad which was a great addition with outstanding flavor. We finished with the dessert Sweet Lady of Waiahole which was super tasty and not to be missed. There is decent parking and several picnic tables outside. I thought the entire experience was super fun, you just may want to swap your Poi for Rice. :)

    Finally got to try this place after visiting the island so many times! My husband and I shared a…read morelunch plate with the beef stew and kalua pork, and everything was so flavorful and satisfying. We also tried their famous "Sweet Lady of Waiahole," which definitely lived up to the hype--so delicious. There's convenient parking available, plus seating if you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Really glad we stopped by!

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    Waiahole Poi Factory - Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

    Amazing food. Ho'io salad is a must. Fresh poi is tops. You can't go wrong at Waiahole Poi Factory.

    Waiahole Poi Factory - The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

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    The Ohana at Waiahole Poi Factory with members of One Groove.

    Guava Smoked - Smoked Butterfish Collars grilled to perfection...you can't get this anywhere else!!

    Guava Smoked

    4.5(598 reviews)
    0.9 miKaimuki
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    I loved it here. Truly a hole in the wall. Parking is really tough so street parking is usually…read moregonna be the norm unless you get lucky in their tiny shared parking lot. The guava bar was delicious and flavorful and just crumbles in your mouth! Definitely one of the better guava bars I've tried. Love how crumbly it is. The salmon belly was delicious OMFG. It looks so simple and straightforward but that sht is so flavorful. It is crispy and yet soft on the inside. The salmon belly is cut into bite-sized pieces so I didn't have to worry about using a knife to cut it. I usually try salmon belly where it is usually seasoned lightly to bring out the natural flavor of the salmon, but Guava Smoked's salmon belly is just grilled in a way that makes the salmon sweet/crispy and still get traces of the salmon taste as well. It's definitely not your traditional Japanese-style way of cooking salmon belly but really just their own. I'd go back and get this again. Another thing too. I'd get this with beer. This would hit very hard with alcohol but because I don't drink I need a kombucha. The grilled salmon belly would go perfect with it. Cheers! Uncle was very helpful and kind when serving and if you dine-in he brings it to your table.

    TL;DR The spicy pork…read moreis good. ----- I had Guava Smoked on my radar for quite a while, so when I found myself nearby and craving a protein-packed plate lunch, I decided to drop in. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant that is shared with the other businesses in the same building. When I walked into the restaurant at about 1pm on a Wednesday, I was surprised to find it almost empty. It's a pretty large space, so the lack of patrons was rather glaring. There was one person sitting at the counter facing the kitchen and one employee working. This was my very first visit to Guava Smoked so I asked the person at the counter what he recommends. He said the two most popular meats are the kalbi and the spicy pork. "Perfect!" I thought, because those were the two options I was eyeing. Unfortunately, they were out of kalbi that day. Bummer... Nothing else on the menu caught my eye, so I ordered a smoked spicy pork plate to go. The spicy pork was good. Did it blow my mind? I wouldn't say it did. But it was satisfying enough. Honestly, I really wish they had kalbi available when I went. Hopefully next time I stop in they will.

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    Guava Smoked - Smoked Pork Smoked Loco Moco

    Smoked Pork Smoked Loco Moco

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    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods

    3.9(294 reviews)
    0.8 miKaimuki
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    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

    1. The hours posted on Yelp was incorrect. They open from 12:00 pm…read more A group of us ordered food the night before for pickup at 12:30pm, on Thursday. Then someone wanted to change from rice to poi. I tried many times and no one answered. Their voice mailbox was full. We e ended going there to make the change. He gentleman looked like he was working be himself. We bads to wait almost a half hour for him to finish the order. 2. Price - the prices were higher than expected. All the plates were $26.00 and up. 3. Food - The poi was very tasty and fresh, although a bit watery. The lau lau had a lot of lean pork filling, not a lot of leaves. The long rice didn't have much chicken and was a bit watery too. We enjoyed the sweet potato. There was also lomi salmon, haupia onion and chili pepper water. 4. As mentioned before there isn't much parking. The restaurant wasn't busy when we got there. Overall the food and service was OK. The price was a bit high.

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    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Short Ribs Plate

    Short Ribs Plate

    Da Ono Hawaiian Foods - Menu

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