I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend who is a fan of the local band, Fresh Breeze Band…read more We didn't know the restaurant, but we were lucky to meet the owner, a local family. They were very friendly and open to our suggestions. We had a hula dancer performance with the band, which played the song requested by the restaurant's customers and welcomed the dancers as well. It was a lively atmosphere, with a mix of tourists and locals enjoying a weekend day. I ordered egg Benedict with Canadian bacon and potatoes. There were island fruits for breakfast, which I was very tempted to try, but decided to save them for the next time. My friend asked for more Hawaiian food menus to be served in the future and more of his favorite band performances. We have to wait and see about more Hawaiian dish requests, but the band is performing every other Saturday now! By the way, the Egg Benedict was yummy, and the Kauai shrimp I tasted out of my friend's omelet was meaty and scrumptious. I also feel the dishes are reasonably priced, given the location and Hawaii's cost of living. Last but not least, the server was equally friendly and attentive; even though the place was constantly busy, our glasses with water were always full without asking. I didn't use the bar area, and I probably will not ever since I don't drink, but people seem to enjoy the service there, too. Overall, it was a very light and lively mood near the water and hotel's inner court yard. Recommended to experience a spirit of aloha with and in the level of local community.

We went to Menehune Grille after a long day of travel as we are staying at a nearby hotel. We got…read moreseared right away and it took a few minutes for our waiter to come to our table but all the tables were full so no problem there. We had enough time to look at the menu so we ordered cocktails and our food at the same time. Our cocktails were good - nothing to rave about but we enjoyed them. Our food took so long we waited around 40 minutes after we finished our cocktails to receive the two dishes we ordered. We were told 3x by a couple different staff that our food would be out shortly, and it just wasn't. We ordered the social which was a blackened ahi ban mi. It was okay but I don't think it warranted the $35 price. The atmosphere was lovely, open air with garden and harbor views. Wish we would have had a better first eating experience upon arrival to the island.

We were looking for a place to grab dinner within walking distance of our hotel, and this place…read morekept popping up. It has won Open Table Customer Favorite Award, Trip Advisor Customer Favorite Award, and several local awards, so we thought we'd give it a try. I read some comments about there being a wait, so I made a reservation on Open Table. Glad I did, because this place is quite small. Go up the stairs outside to get to the door, then the dining room is up a few more stairs inside. There are several tables and a cool table in the corner set up with pillows that give it a"loungy" effect. It's got a beachy look with reclaimed wood walls, surfboards, and high wood beamed ceiling. We sat by the open air window, which was nice because you can see down onto people passing on the sidewalk from the second level. Our server was really good and the drinks and food came out fast. Hubby and I ordered the exact same thing --a Blue Hawaiian (rum and pineapple? Yes, please!) and the Big Island Beef Loco Moco. I like my eggs over hard, and they happily did that for me. Everything was delicious, and the portion was big. I love that this place is local and food is locally sourced. Definitely a huge plus in my book! Hopefully we will get to return for breakfast!

Walk up the stairs and you'll be met with the line but don't just stand there, go to the front and…read moresign up on the wait list. Line moves pretty quickly so don't go too far away. Local vibes meet great food! Quick service with ono eats. Love the "local first, organic whenever possible" vibes. Would definitely be back.

This restaurant was an instant hit. Tucked away in a small area of the resort, but impossible to…read moremiss because of the incredible aromas coming from the kitchen. Between my fiancé and me, we tried about nine different menu items, and every dish impressed us. The Hawaiian BBQ chicken was hands down the standout dish, and the snapper filet was absolutely amazing. The banana bread is a must-try. The staff was knowledgeable, courteous, and welcoming throughout the entire experience. Melanie was nothing short of a superstar -- kind, respectful, and incredibly informative about the restaurant and menu. Easily one of the best servers we have ever had. We will definitely be returning, not only for the restaurant but to see Melanie again as well. Great job, Blue Water & Melanie!

What's better than eating by the beach? Eating some delicious garlic shrimp next to the beach would…read morebe a great answer! Blue water shrimp is right there and is an excellent choice if you're staying in the Hawaiian village. They have a variety of combo plates, but we got what they're known for, and weren't disappointed! There's a space outside the shop for quick eats, or you can simply walk 5 mins towards the beach. Service was great and food came out quick :)

The food was amazing and great service amazing taste of steak how to recommend to get rare if you…read morelike it

A gem! Monkeypod is on the beachfront and we had perfect, unobstructed views of the water, surfers,…read morepaddlers and a seal pup! Service was perfect and I am sorry I cannot recall our servers name. We were never rushed. If Fish & Chips is on the menu, I'll order it. It was perfect. The fish was fresh and the chips were crispy. My friend, who can be a bit picky, ordered the cheese burger. Excellent. She actually took home the other half and the French fries. The place was packed by the time we left so I suggest try for a reservation no later than 2pm if you want a good ocean view. It's a great place for Locals and Visitors alike. This will be our go-to neighborhood place.

I walked here for lunch with my coworkers and got the caprese panini. It was yummy although a…read morelittle on the small side. Seating was pretty limited, about 6 small tables inside and two tables outside although it was very sunny on those spots. Our food was ready quick and service was fine. My coworkers said their açaí is the best in town so I'm going to try that next time.

Late Friday night, and realized I had not had an acai bowl on our trip yet. We just finished…read morepicking up musubis across the street and looked on yelp real quick to find a nearby spot. Nalu was convenient and the menu was simple, but read the ingredients of the acai bowls and thought those would be a great combo. Walked in and there were only a few people eating outside and in. Only one person in front of us in the ordering line. Was not terribly noisy or quiet. Ordered a Queens Bowl with the employee and waited a few minutes to get the bowl and ate it there. They have a water dispenser there along with cups. Nice mixture of the Queens bowl with the crunchiness of cacao nibs, along side with the dollop of peanut butter, coconut flakes, honey drizzle, soft bananas, and tart acai. Would come back for the same bowl!

We tried the golden fish tacos, fish and chips, and crème brûlée from this food truck during our…read moretrip to Oahu and everything was delicious. The fish was perfectly crispy with fresh slaw and really creamy sauces. The tortillas for the tacos tasted very fresh too, which made them even better. Both entrées came with lemon wedges that added a nice bright touch. The fish and chips were great and the fries were perfectly crisp. I still think about the crème brûlée. The texture and caramelized top were spot on. Portions were generous as well. We were staying at a nearby resort so it was an easy walk for us. The service was good, although we came when there was not much of a line. The truck is located in a lot with several other food trucks so it is easy to find. I cannot speak to parking since we walked. There are a couple of benches in front where you can sit and enjoy your food, and the truck sits under a huge tree which gives some nice shade from the heat. Overall, I would highly recommend stopping by if you are looking for great vegan food.

Thr parking is the only tough thing about eating at this food truck. You have to find a spot on the…read morestreet and it is located in an area with a lot of one-way streets so circling around is a likelihood. The good news is it is fast so if you wait a little bit, someone is likely to finish up and leave. The ambience is definitely casual since it is a truck. There is covered picnic-table style seating for this truck and the other trucks nearby. The food is SO good. I read rave reviews on here for the fish tacos so I orderes them and they did not disappoint. The vegan sour cream is so creamy, thr coleslaw is perfectly tangy and crunchy, and the vegan fish is delightful. My husband got the chicken tacos which were hot, in contrast to the fish tacos. They had avocado and a green sauce and we also liked these though the fish were our favorite. The hibiscus lemonade was lovely and refreshing also. The service here is very fast. We basically ordered and then looked around at the other truck menus and by that time our food was ready! I would definitely recommend this place especially for vegetarians and vegans and would love to come back!

For the lasts five mornings we start our day at Hawaiian Aroma Cafe, the food, the coffee, the…read moreservice are top notch, the girls in that shop work so hard even in a high traffic hours always smile and pleasant. I'll definitely be back over here for our next Hawaiian vacation. Barbie you're awesome

This place is just darling! It's a little hard to find being in a hotel, but once we entered we…read morewere hit with a sense of Aloha. The team was kind and patient as we asked questions to determine what we wanted. We tried two hot beverages (sub for almond milk), an açaí bowl, and a pineapple coconut bread then sat outside on their patio (toward the marina). It was beautiful and peaceful. The flavors were bright and it was a wonderful wrap to our trip.

Amazing food, Flawless service! Customer service was the best I've had in the 4 days I've been…read morehere! I would come just for the amazing service!

Food was great and service was also great. The beer was amazing. Our sever was always around and he…read morealways made sure we had anything that we needed.

Came late at night and the service was amazing. The cashier got our orders down and made our poke…read moredishes ASAP. The fish was super fresh. One thing I want to highlight is the service! Typically, I like a salad base. I forgot to say earlier because they had already stacked my bowl with the sushi rice base, but I asked the cashier if I could get a salad base with unagi side sauce instead. They were accepting and said they could stack the salad on top. I didn't get the unagi sauce in the moment, but I wasn't upset either because I enjoy salad without sauce too. To my shock, they remembered I asked, found us, and brought it out to our table! 20/10 service, 20/10 poke

Small little shop inside a condo/hotel. No exterior signage, so you have to know it's there and…read morelook for it. The menu options are very limited. Prices are in-line with other poke spots in the area (tourist area). Service is fast, quality is good. Definitely recommend the POKE NACHOS.

A burnt waffle on a paper plate with a plastic fork, $25…read more If you want a gluten free breakfast, there are much better options like Liulu's or Mac 24/7. This is not it. Side note- they don't have coffee or drinks.

TLDR: GF+DF mochi, Grass-Fed beef, LOCAL…read more The destination for gluten free & dairy free waffles ! We tried the: Grass-fed Beef hot dogs on a stick, wrapped in their secret recipe, soft and crispy, mochi-waffle! (Dip your mochi-waffle-dog in yellow mustard, or their own honey mustard) Wow! AND they have fresh fruit waffles with maple syrup. Going to try those next time. Brilliant family business.