After the first restaurant didn't work out due to a blackout, we came here because we saw they were one of the few restaurants in the McCully- Ala Moana area not affected by the blackout end without a line. Located inside the Inspiration furniture store, I never would have guessed there was a restaurant here. There is ample parking that is accessible from Piikoi street. When we drove in, there was no one attending and the gate was open so after the store closes, parking is free for all. We ordered two drinks and a few appetizers. The food was delicious and very filling for apps. The price is fairly decent as well. -home sweet home cocktail was light and sweet. I couldn't taste the alcohol at all, but I really liked the sugar rim on the glass. It was almost like drinking juice. -salmon tataki was savory and tasted fresh. I liked the sprouts on top that added to the fresh taste. Bonus: it has ikura on top which is my favorite! -truffle fries were the best part of the meal for me. Anything with garlic butter just tastes good and this was one those dishes that you can't go wrong with. The fries were crispy and garlicky- exactly what I wanted. -Italian meat pizza wasn't anything too special. It was a classic meat pizza. It still tasted good and had a decent amount of toppings. -fried Brussels sprouts didn't taste like vegetables at all! The sprouts were cut thin and fried crispy and seasoned with salt that it reminded me of the packs of seaweed snacks. The bacon was a nice touch with the crunch or the sprouts. This dish was on the saltier and oily side of the meal, but I didn't mind. Even my friend who doesn't like Brussels sprouts was eating it. -patatas bravas was the let down of this meal. It wasn't bad per se, just the potatoes weren't "crispy fried" like in the description. It was like a baked potato with a Japanese twist on the toppings. -certified angus beef sliders look plain in the photo, but this tiny burger was SUPER juicy. Savory and juicy, it was the perfect mini burger. The staff was friendly, attentive and checked on us often. They also provided a pitcher of water for us to refill with. We didn't have to wait long for our food or drinks since they came out together. read more

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Beautiful ambiance, great food, amazing service. Came here with my partner for our anni and was greeted by the nicest people. Our server Ameliaj (so sorry I can't remember how it was spelled) was very sweet and funny. She was also kind enough to bring us a delicious and beautiful dessert. An amazing night thanks to the wonderful staff at Amuse read more

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I don't remember the last time I came to Amuse. It's probably almost a year! I was happy to see they remodeled and changed out all of their furniture. Loving the new look and feel. I also noticed they changed up the Happy Hour menu. Of course, we had to get one of everything to try it all out. The Grub. 'jbh' grilled cheese $9 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/amuse-wine-bar-honolulu?select=TfnWeQtiXtlDqbePKoIgTA This isn't your typical grilled cheese. It has kim chee inside, surprisingly it wasn't spicy at all, thank god! Haha. Avocado Toast $7 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/amuse-wine-bar-honolulu?select=TZneLPeqsyyoTPDJpsDJMw Who doesn't love avocado toast. Patatas Bravas $5 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/amuse-wine-bar-honolulu?select=v66W_8eO97aujBfeR8IDXw I was not a fan. These potatoes were super spicy for me. Crispy Plantains $8 https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/amuse-wine-bar-honolulu?select=OgusGlT_QZNvoJSoeezr5Q This was delicious. Highly recommend this dish. Overall the new happy hour menu was good, some dishes were too spicy for me, but that's ok. I highly recommend checking it out yourself! read more

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Sometimes your feeling about a place is all about the company you experience it with. Kristine was ready for a night on the town, so we headed for happy hour at Amuse Wine Bar. I had never been in this complex before and was excited to finally see it. Parking is free underneath off Piikoi. There was no attendant, just park and go. Amuse is on the second floor through Inspiration furniture store. It was fun to look at the stylish furniture as we walked up. The bar entrance just blends into the store. Restrooms are to the left, a private seating/event room to the right overlooking Kapiolani. The decor and ambiance is dark and comfortable. There are tons of seating options: standing room around the bar and taps, high tops, normal tables, big soft chairs, etc. Take your pick! The front bar area is for the wine. Reds are kept on columns and whites in a rectangular refrigerator. You take your pre-loaded card and insert into a slot. When you choose a wine and push the button, it'll give you a 1 ounce pour. You can try as many as you like. One hint: during happy hour, you can buy a $50 for $30 to try even more and share. The back bar has all manner of hard liquor and a selection of beer. They also have an extensive menu if you just want to order a glass. We stuck mostly to the happy hour menu on our visit, which was smaller than it used to be. We had the patatas, edamame, and each had a drink. It was great to sip, nibble, and people watch to relax after a day at work. I'd definitely enjoy coming back and sipping! read more

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We came here for drinks, appetizers, & desserts and it was perfect! Amuse Wine bar is connected to Stage restaurant. Amuse is their sister store that is great for a more chill, fun ambiance. Stage restaurant is more fancy with a full dinner menu. 1. The ambiance, decor, and service was just amazing. All of the decor and installation art is so exotic and interesting. We had so much fun just sitting and looking around. 2. The drinks. They have an expansive wine list with many options to order by the glass for a tasting or by the bottle if you know what you're looking for. I did a wine tasting which was great! My friends ordered the Home Sweet Home with Lilikoi rim. This drink was DELICIOUS. The lilikoi rim was *chefs kiss* 3. The food. We ordered one appetizer: the Patatas Bravas. I had high hopes for this dish. I order this at any restaurant that has it available. This was by far the most interesting twist I have see on patatas bravas. The katsuobushi is so cool because when it's hot it moves a lot so the dish was moving as we were eating it. None of us really liked this dish that much, but it wasn't too disappointing either. We definitely still ate most of it because we were hungry. 4. The dessert. We ordered one dessert: the Warm Dutch Apple Banana Crumble. This was absolutely incredible. The combination of the horchata ice cream and warm applewood smoked carmel sauce over the cinnamon oatmeal crumble was perfection. I wanted to lick the plate! 4. The location is a bit difficult to find. We walked around the entire building struggling to find the entrance. We ended up having to walk through a large garage parking lot in order to find the entrance. I cannot wait to be back, but next time I hope to try out the Stage side :) read more

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Awesome place to come to when trying out different types of wines. During their happy our is most definitely the best time to come. Atmosphere and customer service here at amuse wine bar is amazing and parking was great. All in all a nice place to stop by for some wine and pupu's. read more

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If you love wine, then why aren't you at AMUSE! This is my favorite place to get wine on the island....definitely the most amazing wine bar I have EVER been to. When you come to AMUSE, you will get a reloadable wine card. You can load the card with as much as you like. Once the card is full, you take your wine glass and choose from the various wine towers. You can go for your favorites or customize your very own wine tasting. All the wine is sold by the ounce, half, or full glass. Take your card and insert it into the tower. It will tell you your current balance. After you select your wine and your serving size, the balance will update. All the prices are displayed, for each wine, in the towers. They have EVERYTHING! White, reds, rosè, sparkling! You name it! Did I forget to mention the best part..... HAPPY HOUR! Come in from 5-6 for drink and food specials. Drink special: you pay $30 and they will load $50 onto your card!!!! AMAZING! Snacks are amazing as well. Go for the kimchi grilled cheese! read more

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Super nice place. Great food, I had their specialty pizza, Kalua pork, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, and siracha sauce. The wine was great. I would just say too look at the pricing per 1oz pours some are 2$ and some are 15$. The staff is incredibly helpful and attentive. And there was live music that was super enjoyable. Casual dress, also there is parking and they validate parking. And happy hour special is 30$ for 50$ wine card. read more

Another great option downtown for drinks and apps in a really cool atmosphere. Inside the Design Center above Inspirations and within the same area of Stage, I would consider this a more casual option, but just as delicious. They have great apps. We loved the sliders, their ahi tacos, the truffle fries and their charcuterie board looks amazing! They also have great cocktails and wine flights. Great place to Pau Hana! read more

A beautiful, hidden wine bar. They are attached to Stage restaurant and the wine selection is breathtaking. We had so much fun just pouring our own wine but the food was just as great. read more

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The ambiance of Amuse is very inviting. Cool artwork on the walls and a decor that makes feel immediately at-ease. The staff, from the host, to the servers, and bussers are attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. They made spot-on recommendations for what we should try and describe every ingredient that made up the dishes we were served. The food was every bit as good as they said it was. My wife had the Brussels sprouts and I opted for the pizza. Fresh ingredients are always the best!! The dessert we decide on, to close the evening was the lilikoi creamsickle. So wonderfully decadent. Great tasting, large portion, and very innovative. The live music was also on-point. Johnny Kukui played great licks and was very accommodating to the audience. Played the songs the audience requested and was very personable and engaging. I highly recommend this establishment. Kealii read more

I was going to say that Amuse Wine Bar is Oahu's Best Kept Secret, but at nearly 400 reviews and 1,000 photos, the secret is already out! I must admit that when I found out the bar was located inside of INspiration Interiors, a furniture store, I was completely AMUSED! But, don't let that idea stop you from going. This place is fabulous. A hidden gem! Our happy hour crew decided to sit in the section with windows, which offered a bright and airy atmosphere. Loved the eccentric bamboo seats and glass table fixtures. Since we arrived in time to take advantage of the HH menu from 5:00-6:00pm, we each purchased a $30 beverage card for a $50 value - score! How does it work? Each wine carousel displays a variety of bottles with their respective price per ounce. White wines are available in 1oz, 3oz, or 6oz pours, while Red wines are available in 1oz, only. The 1oz pour is great for sampling until something perfect for your palate is worthy of a full glass pour. Place your card into the reader, verify your available balance, push the button of your choice, and voila! A spotlight shines on the bottle as it pours. Pair your glass of wine with something from the HH menu. We enjoyed the potatoes, plantains, and a coconut macadamia chocolate bar dessert, as well as calamari from the regular menu. Finally, we ordered cotton candy, which is served as a 2-ft tall wig atop a glass mannequin head. Super cool and artistic! Parking is complimentary as long as your ticket is validated. Parking entrances are off of Pensacola and Piikoi. Just follow the orange arrows into the Honolulu Design Center. read more

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* inside inspiration * you can sit at any empty table and they will come and serve you. * good ambience to just chill and hang out with friends Service: Friendly but a little slow. When we sat down we probably waited for 10 minutes for a waiter to come and give us a menu. + lots of choices on wines ... I wish there were more though... you can choose from 2oz, 8oz or 16oz + I love their garlic Parmesan fries read more

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I absolutely LOVED coming to Amuse. This may be one of the best spots on the island to grab a drink. The lounge area has a variety of seating located right in front of the Stage Restaurant. They have happy hour from 5-6pm with discounts on food but more importantly drinks. You can get a $50 wine card for $30. All you have to do is grab a glass and insert your card into the machines. They have a variety of wine bottles at varying price points. You can choose which one you want to sample and the amount deducts from your card for a 1 ounce pour. The majority of the wines we tried were between $2.50-$4. They were all delicious and I loved the ability to sample so many different things. The food was also so good. We really loved the truffle fries that were loaded with garlic. The patatas were on happy hour and I loved the island style flair with the togarashi, furikake and bonito flakes. The Brussels sprouts were cooked well with a good crisp. Everything was really tasty. You can't go wrong. From 7-9pm, they also have live music. We got to enjoy hearing Chris Salvador. My goodness, he is SO GOOD. This experience was phenomenal. We had delicious food, great drinks and such great music. It was such a great space to enjoy some time with friends. read more

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O thought I was going into a furniture store but it was a upper class wine bar. The Host(?) man at door seemed a bit standoffish! He was surprised that we were having a drink there!! The two ladies servers was super sweet and helpful. The escargot was a winner! That beer was super chill ñ smoothie!!! Would go again to have drinks and a little snack! The ambiance of the wine bar was chill and classy. read more

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Kay, elize, Trent and the whole the whole crew, front & back are all sooooo awesome, talented and the bestest!! Thank you!! I'll be back for sure!! read more

Here for Happy hour. Loved the avocado toast. Two pieces with thinly sliced avocado slices Ann pickeled onion and drizzle of balsamic vinegar. See my pics. Also ordered the special Salmon Tataki ($15). They were good. Prices high for the amount but the taste is delish! Happy hour house red blend $6 was very nice and complimented the food well. Service: excellent! Beyond what we expected! We asked for a chocolate dessert and the kind server went to ask the chef if he would like to part with one of his chocolate delicacies he was working on. And yup! We got it! See y pic! It was a chocolate cheesecake that was airy and light topped with little ginger meringues. It was very delicious! read more

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PROS: - great service! - easy to find parking, even on a Saturday night. - live 'one man' band, which can be good or.... - pretty cozy atmosphere; dim lights a plus if you're trying to hide facial flaws and gravity - pupus are pretty amazing and even better at happy hour prices CONS: - can get super loud - wine 'tastings' are like 1.5 ounce pours from the machine - 'tastings' can range from $1.75 to $18.00 - two dollar service charge to reload your card, did I hear that right?? - a lot of the wine brands/varietals I tasted were unfamiliar to me, it may be that you have to purchase the actual bottle from Amuse at an exorbitant cost if you want more than a glass (i.e. can't buy at Costco, Sam's, Safeway or your local wine shop) It was pretty amusing. I think I'd like to go back during happy hour and try the avocado toast appetizer that my group was eating, it looked really delicious. There was also a bizarre appetizer - a giant pretzel hanging off a hook...gotta try that too. read more

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Nice ambiance and drinks. It's a little pricy, and food is simple, but definitely a nice and relaxed place to have a wine/drink. Service is also really nice. read more

Um YAAAS. I found this place doing a Yelp search when I was looking for something similar to Lewers Lounge, without the jazz (which I am not a fan of). I cannot drink very much, so this place serves me SO WELL. I can get 1 ounce here, 1 ounce there and have very much developed a liking for a sweet red sparking wine called Piemonte Brachetto. YUM!! Happy hour pricing is where it's at. Got my $50 for $25, plus $3 service fee (not sure exactly what that is, but ok). I went two separate days: Wednesday late night and Saturday during HH. Both times were super dead, but that's just the way I like it. My girlfriend and I are both super introverts so the lack of people there was a huge plus. She's also a wine snob (Hi Jennyyyyy!!) and enjoyed it so you will too! Service was really good and servers are super friendly and helpful. Late night one-lady band was really good. I can't wait to come back and get my Brachetto and treat others to some pours! read more

Recently my eldest son and his gf invited the Ohana for dinner before they flew back to Cali. We chose The Amuse Wine Bar since it's closed to my work place. We loved it. The ambiance, the ono foods, and service were awesome. Especially the decor throughout the restaurant. Keep up a good job read more

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Perfect for date night, a night out with friends, or just sitting at the bar solo! The art work throughout the restaurant sets a sexy vibe. The wine dispensers are still under maintenance due to not being functional during Covid restrictions, but they've mitigated with several types of wine flights and the service is impeccable! The food was delicious. Brussel sprouts are a must, and if you like escargot, you have to try their version! Repeat guests...and we will be back! read more

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Well, the obsession with Amuse continues, and I've converted my husband into a believer. All new wines on the taps from the last visit, including a couple of ports!!! Best date night chilling on comfortable couches and eating delicious foods. We decided to do the truffle treasure hunt, and it was the sweetest way to end the night: Sharing truffles and trying to match them to the correct flavors on the flavor scroll We will definitely be back again soon (especially since my wine card still has $50 in credits ), but we are excited to try eating at Stage Restaurant and ending the night at Amuse. Thanks for another wonderful night of delicious food and drink!!! read more

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I am lucky to live close to this sort-of hidden wine bar. Located at the top floor of a really beautiful furniture store, Amuse Wine Bar is the place to go to impress someone. The sylish spot is only open for dinner, but I love to get there right when it opens and take a seat at the bar for cocktails as they make one of the best old fashions in Honolulu (pro tip: ask for an extra cherry - if you know, you know). Also, DO NOT SLEEP ON THEIR DESSERTS. Their pastry chef is AMAZING. read more

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I came here for happy hour on a Saturday and it was definitely worth it for the wine. Happy hour was from 5-6 and you could buy a $50 wine card for $30! Little tip... if you keep your card they will re load it for $28 (they take out the service fee). The one disappointment was the $10 cheese plate... now I'm a sucker for any kind of cheese so obviously it was good but for $10 at happy hour I had a little higher expectation. The garlic we had were delicious but you can never go wrong with garlic fries! Overall the experience was great. The manager helped teach us about some wines as we were beginners which was a definite plus! read more

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Great wines, great food, and good atmosphere. What's even better is that parking is plentiful and the location is convenient. The ribeye is so tender and their fries are to die for! read more

I always think it's so amusing (pun intended) that the wine bar is in a furniture store... I guess it's good thing though cuz the furniture and decor in the wine bar is very modern and quite comfortable. Amuse is good for date night or groups. They have great live music every night, which coupled with the dim lighting really sets the ambience of the place. If you can't decide on which wine you want, they will let you sample to ensure you get what you like. Or, you could just purchase the card that lets you sample different ones from the wine dispensers one the floor. The food here is also really good! I always get the Kim Chee grilled cheese and garlic fries. These fries will change your life! read more

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Great place for casual hangout and tasting new wines. Amuse provides its guests with a loadable card that is compatible with their wine dispensing machines. Customers load any amount of money onto the card and use it for dispensing 1oz amounts of a wine of their choosing. Pros: Easy to find, free parking in garage, handicap accessible, plenty of seating, great customer service, offer pupus (light dishes) and full bar service (if you dont want wine). Cons: Not many cons. However, aside from the bottles being sorted by chilled and room-temperature varieties; it was difficult to find wines that would possibly interest us. Aside from the front labels on the bottles (cannot rotate to read back), there are no descriptions on the type of wine or the tasting notes. The staff seemed to be relatively knowledgeable of the general types to provide suggestions, but having a system in place to allow the customer to easily explore on their own would be best. Caution: While not a con for everyone, we saw our money disappear quite quickly. 1oz amounts of red wine range from just under $2 all the way over $10. 1oz is enough to taste, but if we wanted a glass, then we would have to double or triple the amount. The average wines we selected were about $3-$4 an oz, so about $8-$12 a glass. Three glasses later and we had to reload our card again. Haha. Suggestion to business: While some customers come to just drink to drink, the concept of the wine bar also appeals to those who want to enhance their knowledge of wines and refine their tastes. A quick guide for customers within the menu on wine types, tasting preferences, recommended bottles, or map of wine stations may improve the experience. Labels on machines or color codes dots on bottles based on variety is another option. If you are trying to appeal to the tech-savvy groups, using QR codes on the bottles and an app to provide wine details would bring the business to another level. An app would also allow customers to favorite wines and receive recommendations for similar wines. read more

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I went here on a date and it was fabulous. We had a hard time finding it at first. It's on the second floor of what looks like a high-end furniture store. I thoroughly enjoyed that part as I love home design so that was added fun to the date to look at the couches, lamps, etc. When we eventually found the wine bar, we were sat right away and greeted by our waitress. Perfect sized tables, nice ambient lighting, and comfortable chairs. We came for wine but stayed for dinner so we moved to the restaurant attached to it. We had the garlic loaf as an appetizer and I ordered the butterfish for dinner. I would recommend. I also got a wine flight and a cocktail. Overall, great experience. The waitress was attentive and sweet. The food presented well, perfect portion size, and was delicious. I would come back for another date or girls night. It's a fun spot and I would like to try more wines and cocktails here. read more

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What an experience! Everything we got was something we've never tried before We also tried some white wines, ports and cocktails The waiters / waitresses were attentive and knowledgeable about every dish and drink The amount of detail and care that went into every dish was noticeable The way the food was prepared really shows that the chef was capable of using many techniques I loved this place! read more

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I had a group of eleven at Amuse last night. I actually invited a smaller number, but then everyone said "yes" and they invited others. Fortunately, I was able to scope out their new atrium area and found a good space for our biggish group to hang out, relax, and receive great service. We made it in time for happy hour. We ordered loads of happy hour pupus and a few appetizers off the specials and regular menus. I ordered the patatas bravas, grilled cheese, mushroom pizza. All were very yummy. I also got the hh discounted wine card ($30 for a $50 card) and had fun sampling 1 oz pours of different wines. The waiters were very helpful and nice describing and recommending wines to try. I had great time. I'll be back because I still have $25 remaining on my wine card and I have some other friends who I think would get a kick out of this place. read more

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Before you do anything, order the potatoes. They are awesome. No really....they are awesome. Buyer beware though, they are not for the bland taste buds. These potatoes are loaded with spice and literally is an explosion of good stuff. Okay, now next thing you need to do is go during Happy Hour. The wine portions become half off, and who doesn't want half off. There is a happy hour menu, which the potatoes are on by the way, so you won't go hungry if you are cheap. We like it here. The place is very chill, and well decorated. The staff is super professional and very friendly. Last time we went, there was a young man singing and playing guitar so the live music is just a bonus. This is one of those places that we have on our regular playlist. Well done. read more

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HAPPY HOUR REVIEW. Disappointing. Totally NERFED as of late Mar 2021. It sounded pretty awesome from the reviews and was excited to get in on a wine card deal, get some flights etc. When I got there, it was dead quiet so ambiance was already lacking. Only one older couple. And the wine bar is in between a furniture store and stage restaurant (which looked amazing and itself had large windows etc), but the wine at part itself was ehh. There was a large middle room that reminds me of a gallant art gallery type space that would've been awesome but was closed. Here is the HH deal now - a cocktail for $10, one each of sparkling/white/red wine option for $6 glass, Miller lite for $6 glass. THAT'S it. To be fair, that cocktail was damn good. But the HH wine and the other few tastings I had (paid reg price for) was only okay. So here's my take. Totally not worth the trip out here if you have access to good wineries etc at home. I grew up near Napa and now live in LA, so this is a place I'm never coming back to again (unless they reinstate a wine card deal. MAYBE). It was way too expensive for okayish wine in a meh ambiance. There are many many better places in California. Wish I would've known about the crappy change on HH before I made the trek out as it is out of the way from the main Waikiki area. Judging from the lack of people, they sorely need to reimplement the HH deals. read more

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Our pool bartender at The Modern Hotel recommended this spot when he noticed we liked to drink wine. We would not have found Amuse in a million years without his mention. This restaurant is located in a funky spot - the second floor of what I can only guess is some sort of modern furniture store (?) My husband and I were ready to bail when we entered the building, but I am glad we didn't because Amuse is pretty cool. You enter and purchase a card (we bought a $50 card). This card can be used at the wine dispensing kiosks. There is a lot of wine to choose from too. The pours vary in price and you can choose different ounce pours for different prices. I felt it was a good value. The service is also excellent. Every person we encountered was friendly, very helpful, and on top of things. The wine bar is a different experience and I appreciated that servers were quick to help anyone that had puzzled looks on their faces. Food was decent. I won't say it was great, but it did the trick as a side to drinking wine. Overall, I would recommend a visit if you love wine and fun experiences. P.S. I saw attire from beach casual to ladies night out. read more

After much deliberation, our lady's group settled on Amuse for our monthly night out. The leader of the group picked the night where you get $50 worth of credit for a discounted cost, which I didn't understand at the time, but I was excited to see how it worked. Located in an Ikea type furniture store, Amuse and its neighboring restaurants are tucked away like a closely guarded secret. The wine selections are serve yourself, which is fun, but the prices for the wines are crazy inflated. I know that everything is more expensive in hawaii, and this is really about the experience, but I was pretty appalled at the price for a single ounce or two of a wine that I myself own that I know is grossly overpriced (albeit delicious). After trying the wine selections we moved to food, it was all ok, but nothing was good or worth returning for. Additionally, they had an event going in another part of the location, they were screening a movie or something, and it was IMPOSSIBLE to get service. The only positives were once things died down, we were able to move to their Ice Room which is a more quiet part of the lounge and actually hear each other, and after 9pm the parking is free, so that's a bonus. I know I will probably return, if just to spend down the remaining credit on my prepaid card...but not likely for anything more. read more

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For your AMUSEment. Though I had been to AMUSE before, I had not AMUSEd myself with their food or drink for a few years now. Thankfully, a few other Yelpers were kind enough to fill that AMUSEment void by accompanying me to happy hour on a recent Wednesday evening. CHARMING: Located on the 2nd floor of the Honolulu Design Center. Parking available within the HDC lot or on the street. AMUSE is adjacent to the Stage Restaurant with various table and lounge/furniture spaced throughout the area. The wine bar exudes a stylish and modern feel as it seemingly replicates the tone and air of the building its located within. One space in particular, the Ice Garden, maintains an white/light color theme with a floor to ceiling glass wall that overlooks Kapiolani Boulevard. HAPPY HOUR: Monday thru Friday 500-700pm. Please see http://www.amusewinebar.com for full details regarding the food and drink offerings. Mondays and Wednesdays seem to be ideal for HH as there is a special of $28 ($2 more for new cards) for $50 worth to recharge wine cards. DELIGHT: Our group ordered every item from the happy hour menu. These included the grilled cheese sandwiches, hummus crostini, stage BBQ spiced fries, edamame, mini char-siu manapua, and pulled pork bao buns. Food specials range from $5-6. The standout dish, for me in particular, was the grilled cheese sandwiches. So GOOD. Perhaps it's the white truffle essence that makes this dish so appealing. The fries (of course), mini manapua, and edamame were also other favorites of mine. However, I would absolutely, positively recommend the grilled cheese. You'll thank me later surely. CHEERS: The wine dispensers are grouped into reds and whites, as well as from affordable to premium wines. This is probably a convenient way of sampling different types of wines from various wine growing regions. It also affords people the chance to try a wine that is outside of their budget (i.e. it was mentioned to me that wine from Opus One is available). Lastly, for those thirsting for something other than wine, their signature cocktails were on special for $5 during HH. CAPTIVATE: Service was excellent. The group of servers were not only friendly and quite cheerful, but also very attentive. Food was delivered in a timely manner, water glasses never emptied, dishes were cleared almost immediately, and they always made sure to check if everything was ok. BOTTOM LINE: AMUSE yourself during happy hour. read more

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I haven't been to Amuse Wine Bar for years but finally returned last night, 5/28/2014 because some friends were looking for a Wine Happy Hour. Fortunately they still have the special on Wednesday nights where you pay $30 for $50 value card which includes tax & tip. So you take this debit card and use it in machines that dispense 1 ounce of wine from just over $1 per ounce to $5 or much, much more per ounce. It can be expensive but it's a great way to try different wines. I love getting about 3 glasses and doing a simultaneous tasting to see if people can really pick a "better" wine. Personally, I can taste a difference but don't know why I would choose one over another. There is also a very limited Happy Hour food menu with 6 items for $5 or $6. I got the garlic edamame for $5.There is also live music which is great but just a little loud for my taste. Unfortunately, it's a relatively small place so it's gonna be loud everywhere. There is ample free parking in the garage. In conclusion, Amuse Wine Bar is a good place to do a wine tasting on Wednesday nights but plan on eating elsewhere. read more

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Sleek ambiance, a little more on the classier side but the vibe is very casual! Love the furniture!

This place was a little bit tricky to find but well worth the hunt for. For those of you deciding to go get some wine, go through the furniture store Inspiration (that looks like an Ikea) and go upstairs... that is where the wine will be waiting for you!! The place has a nice chill vibe to it, some what hipster-ish. They had an incredible singer that night that was honestly really really good! She herself made my experience super awesome. I swear! She was really really good! Such an amazing talent. They had a few wine machines for tasters. I wish the info was located on the menu they handed to me because it would have made my decision easier for the night, instead I had to ask about it . The thing is that sometimes I don't like to ask so it would have been nice to be at least informed when the menu was handed to me. In the end I had a nice glass of cab and some delicious warm pineapple crips (yup!! you read that right, pineapple!!) Holy ice cream and pineapple!! This was honestly the bomb! I regret not getting my own and confirming with the husband that it was ok to share this dish.. do not share it!! Trust me! Get your own. They also have a happy hour from 5pm to 7pm Tuesdays through Fridays. $5 dishes such as hummus, fries, and even baked mussels as well as some cocktails. Great music, sweet and tasty desserts, and nice wine selection! Nice spot to come hang out for a bit. read more

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Great place to celebrate a birthday. The ambiance is beautiful, take a date, throw a get together, have a few, or have a party either way your day/night will be perfect here. First off Saturdays have an awesome deal, buy a $30 card and get $50 placed for wine. Who could turn this down? We arrived at 7pm were able to get seating on the loungers "outside," its not really ouside but your view is of Kapiolani blvd and slightly away from the commotion of live music and peope getting drinks. I wish I could remember our servers name, but she definitely added amazing service. With a party of 7 she was quick and very attentive to our waters and food. She made sure everyone had what they needed at all times. The food was so tasty and perfect portions. We ordered 3 kimchee grilled cheese, avacado toast, adobo, ahi, cheese platter, cauliflower, and truffle fries. No dish was a disappointment. To help celebrate my birthday they brought out what seemed to be a banana cream pie. It was amazing and beautifully plated. The little touches always make the biggest impact. Thank you Stage/Amuse for such a great night with friends. read more

Amuse Wine Bar - Birthday treat - Wine Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii