Hana Koa Brewing is definitely worth the drive or bike ride because it's not in Waikiki, but the…read moretrip is absolutely worth it if you're looking for something a little different from the traditional beers you can get anywhere. The space has a more upscale feel, with a really nice vibe inside and plenty of tables. They have a great selection beyond their own beer, including cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and guest taps. I especially loved that they offered smaller beer pours, which let me try several different beers without committing to a full pour of each. I was there for the beer, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! I was also really impressed by the food menu. They had lunch specials that sounded fantastic, and they even offer a brunch menu with special brunch cocktails. I wasn't hungry enough to try the food this time, but it definitely gives me a reason to come back. Great beer, a beautiful space, and lots of options for everyone. Definitely recommend adding Hana Koa to your Oahu brewery list!

More like 3.5 stars...here's why…read more Attentive, friendly service the moment you step inside. Too many IPAs. If you prefer something else, the lager-type offering tastes basic. An afterthought at best, which is why we usually go elsewhere. Parking lot for convenience, but ONLY if you don't come at peak hours. Otherwise, it's a shit show. Why bad beer and iffy parking can be tolerated. Possibly the best fish and chips I've had on island and beyond. You get a generous, flaky filet fried in a crispy, golden beer batter with the proper proportion of fish to coating. It's paired with seasoned french fries that come hot and fresh. But. The rest of the menu is hit or miss. The burger was underwhelming. The grilled chicken sandwich arrived dry even though it was thigh meat. Some serious quality issues if that gets out of the kitchen. The list goes on. Honestly, I come back for the fish. And that's about it.

Wow...great selection of beers. All brewed on site/in house=…read moreAwesome! We even grabbed a pack to take to the beach. A bit of a drive from Waikiki where we stayed but VERY WORTH IT!

Their rueben is the best I've had, it's huge! Lots of meat, great fresh and fluffy rye bread, and…read morenot a heaping amount of thousand island. It was perfect. I absolutely love the food, the staff, and the beer! Not to mention, it is quiet and pretty chill. Just a nice place to hang out with friends for a beer.

Great vibe, friendly service, and good beer! I was visiting Waikiki and, of course, needed to stop…read moresomewhere for a brew and some food. I stopped by Waikiki Brewing Company and had a great experience. I grabbed a Loco Moco and an IPA, and both hit the spot. I sat at the bar and received great service, which made the whole lunch even better. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it was a great place to take a break and enjoy a beer and a meal. I saw they offered brunch and had some non-beer drinks, which also sounded good. Definitely would recommend Waikiki Brewing Company if you're visiting the area!

The food could have been better! I described the food as burnt the staff used the word "charred!"!…read more I have asked for the unappetizing food to be removed and taken off my tab. My friend found a burnt wing at the bottom of her order! Suggestion: Ask the customer how they like their wings cooked. Not everyone likes burnt/charred meats! They removed the food from my tab! The glass of water was free.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Wish you were BEER! This past Aloha Friday I picked up the BEER LAB HI x RY'S…read morePOKE SHACK CollaBREWation POKE LAGER: Hawaii-style Lilikoi Chili Pepper Rice Lager. Also, while I was there to pick up, I had to pau hana with a Pickled Mango Juice Ale n' for da keiki a Melon Handmade Soda. I must say, the description of the Poke Beer had me jumpin' on that online preorder without any hesitation. I knew this would be perfect to sip on while I watch the 49ers play today + it happens to be my wedding anniversary too. I'm ready to kick off this Sunday Funday, how 'bout you?!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: order at counter EXTERIOR: open air seating, kid-friendly, spacious, good amount of picnic table style seating that I could see getting filled up quick on a busy afternoon WAIT TIME: was helped out right away PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: it's always great to see what collaBREWation they come out with next. We couldn't pass up on this one n' it was perfect for what we had going on over the weekend. During our pick up I got to try the Pickled Mango Juice Ale, which was so good. The Melon Handmade Soda was a great non-alcoholic option. I L.O.V.E. how innovative Beer Lab is n' they are first come to mind when I think of locally crafted beer!

Beer lab is always on our to-do list multiple times during our trips to Hawaii. Love the variety of…read morebeers on every trip. You're going to find something you didn't have before. We ordered the garlic edamame to start with, which was very good, and then we finished up with the smoked meats and the smoked Marlin dip with toast tips. All was very good and will definitely be visiting again.

I stopped by Aloha Brewing on my own and had such a great afternoon! I grabbed a seat on the…read moreoutdoor patio, and the service was excellent. The patio is a fantastic space to relax and enjoy a beer. I took advantage of happy hour and ordered the crispy rice and poke bowl, and it was delicious. I also got a flight of beers, which I always appreciate at breweries because it lets me try multiple brews. There were plenty of other food options on the menu too, including dessert. One really fun touch: they even have a special dog menu since dogs are welcome on the patio! Overall, this is such a great spot to spend an afternoon--good beer, delicious food, a great outdoor space, and excellent service. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a relaxed brewery experience on Oahu!

Solid option for a casual lunch or evening spot with friends! I love that they're dog-friendly and…read moreeven have menu items for pups. This time we ordered the BBQ chicken pizza (100% recommend) and the truffle mac & cheese. The service can be slow but it's worth a visit. Will be back for Trivia night!

Walking through the South Shore Market and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled across Off the…read moreWall and there was quite a crowd so we asked how long the wait would be. No wait for our party of 2, and we were sat immediately at a high top communal style table. It is a bar type establishment, with pour your own beers and wines on the wall. Not super noisy, but everyone was having their conversations and having a great time. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and food walking past us looked amazing! The only difference to this establishment was instead of a server taking our order, we were instructed to go to the front podium to place the order when we were ready. We opted for the Fried Calamari with Cilantro Lime Aioli to start, and ordered the Chop Salad with Tofu and the Verde Bowl. The food came out so quickly, and we were actually surprised with the portion sizes for all the dishes. We were able to share the salad and bowl and still had enough to pack a take out box. Everything was delicious! I'm sure it can get busy on the weekends, but overall seems like a nice place to chill with good food, good drinks and good conversation. Wish we had more time to hang out!

The good? Chop Salad was tasty but we had asked for the bacon to be on the side, and it wasn't…read more When I pointed it out to the host he pointed to the chicken pieces (which were on the rubbery side). Had sliced avocado and seeds, but mostly greens. The Grilled Cheese was mostly pork adobo and very little cheese. The adobo was on the salty side and didn't have the tangy adobo flavor, sadly. The bread was nicely buttered and crispy, though. Giant steak fries came with it and they were tasty. We both wanted to like this place but it seemed like only one guy was working the floor and the check-in/payment (don't like having to pay a tip in advance if service hasn't been provided yet) and serving the food. It looked like only one person was in the kitchen, too. It wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait long to be served. A plus.

While on vacation, we visited several local breweries, and what stood out most was how supportive…read morethey were of one another. Every brewery recommended another place for us to try, which made the experience even better. We ended our brewery tour at Howzit Brewing, and the beer was fantastic! We can't wait to return and highly recommend checking them out.

Love this local neighborhood brewery in kakaako. Dog friendly, cool vibes and delicious brews that…read morerotate. the beers are $9 and they really have something for everyone. IPAs, blondes, ales, seltzer and scouts. Tonight we had a chocolate banana stout yummy! And they also has a cinnamon roll ale that was so unique and yummy. They have trivia nights and karaoke Wednesdays. Cool place to hang out nice crowd. Laid back. No AC but they have fans blowing and this is hawaii so get trade winds! They also have have food vendors that pop up featuring pizza, pasta and flat breads on some nights. Great lccal brewery awesome service!

We walked in at about 5pm and sat at the bar. Brewd has a patio seating, high tops near the…read moreentrance, booths along the inside perimeter and a nice counter top bar through out. There were a few people enjoying drinks and food, and while it is a smaller space, it didnt feel crowded at this time. The bartender was very nice and got our drink orders right away. Anytime I see an espresso martini on the menu, best bet I'm going to order it. And I'm so glad I did! I mentioned the hints of cinnamon and the bartender validated me saying the cold brew is infused with cinnamon sticks. 10/10 reccomend!

Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, Brew'd is a restaurant/pub spot. There is some parking around…read moreon the street and in a back parking lot. Not sure if it costs money to park in the lot. The place itself has seating inside and outside. We sat outside, and it was a nice evening. The place was not loud and the service was quick. The people working were very sweet! The place felt casual with wood tables and decorations. We decided to order a burger and macaroni. Both came out pretty quickly. The burger and the fries were yummy! The fries were pretty big and were good on their own. The burger was tasty and tasted like it had just the right amount of salt. The macaroni was also very good, with a decent amount in the bowl. We look forward to coming back and trying some other food items!

I love coming here with friends for a drink and pupus. On our most recent visit they were hosting…read moresingles karaoke! I also noticed that they have trivia on some nights too. It is a fun atmosphere with a full menu. The drinks are always good and with the QR code ordering system we were able to order quickly and drinks and food were quick too. I will keep coming here again and again.

First of all, this is a great place to gather with friends; lots of seating space. Since it's…read morelocated in the uptown Pearlridge Mall, there are lots of parking. As for the food, it is a hit & miss. Some of our party liked their salad w/fried Char Siu chicken, onion rings and tots were also good appetizer food to munch on. Others had the Kalua Pig burger which was real salty. I had their Loco Moco with their dark gravy, which also was a bit too salty. I also chose to have the burger cooked medium well, which was a bit too tough to chew. I should have chosen medium. (An update to my previous post - I upgraded this review to 4 stars, from previous 3. As we left the place, the nice waitress stopped my friend who had the Kalua burger & gave her a new Kalua as the chef threw out the previous batch & made a new one. She loved it. Now who does that in today's world, listened to the customer & make a new batch & even sought out the person to make it right. This is a place to definitely come back to. Awesome Beer Lab!!!) The drinks were their pluses. And their service was excellent. Our waitress was very nice & very attentive. I did like their ordering system thru Toast where you scan a barcode & order & pay before the food gets to you. You can pay individually or as a group. Keep in mind the group tip is set at 20%, but the waitress deserved it.

Good food, okay service. I stood at the host stand for quite a while with the rest of my party…read morewhile we waited for a host to ever notice us. Finally, got seated and a server eventually came by. The pepperoni rolls are delicious as always. We tried the paniolo burger (excellent) and the It's a Gouda burger (good, but I couldn't really taste the aioli or the Gouda). The mac salad on the side is fairly good although I prefer Zippy's because it's more flavorful. Kona's is a bit on the bland side. I got an itty bitty beer to go with my drink and didn't realize that the 5 ounce pour was basically the size of one of their little taster flight beers, but it's $4.25, where the 10 ounce is $6.25. Kind of wish my server had pointed out the 10 ounce is a better value, but they were extremely casual and seemed pretty distracted the whole time, so I don't think they thought to mention it. The 15% off for kama'aina makes the food a better deal. A nice place for a bite to eat and to try some interesting beers and seltzers on tap.

5/5 on service: staff was great 3/5 food. Quality and size…read morehas diminished. Smaller selections. There use to be larger options for food. Pizza use to be better, did not seem as good as I recall. 3/5 small selection on beer for a brewery. All beers should be offered 3/5 ambiance: the restaurant has not been updated for the last ten years. The location on water is still prime. We have been going to this place for awhile and food and quality use to be better