Impressed! From beginning to end, we were pleasantly surprised. The service is unmatched. Our server was super on the ball, but not obtrusive in any way. The flow of service was not rushed. We sat inside, rather near the kitchen. When seated we purposely chose seats facing the kitchen so we could watch the Kitchen going ons. Unlike other restaurants, it seemed to run very smoothly. Our dinner was perfect. Our server answered all our questions deftly and made good recommendations. The salad was lovely. Perfect size and the colors and flavor textures delightful. I ordered the prix fixe menu; lobster and steak. Best decision ever. Cutting into my steak was like cutting into butter with a hot knife. My hubby got the prime rib. He said it's the best he's had in years. The sauces and aiolis perfectly complimented both of our dishes. For dessert we shared the Grand Mariner chocolate cake. It's to die for!! We live on Kauai and this is our new go-to for Oahu. Give it a try. You will not be disappointed! read more

Basalt - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Basalt is a restaurant inside the new Duke's Lane. It's such a cute market feel inside with a large wine selection. Basalt is located in the back of the market and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I would suggest making reservations although they weren't too busy when we went there to eat. Better to be safe! Service was excellent and the ambience was nice and casual- perfect for the kids too (they have a nice kids menu). Here's the details on the food we ordered: Uni Pasta - very light and not heavy at all. overall good dish. Lobster Bisque - don't order a shot. get the whole bowl! this stuff was delicious!!! Adobo Chicken Wings & Crackers - this was okay but probably wouldn't order again. Kasu Marinated Black Cod - delicious!!! Overall it's a great restaurant to check out the next time in Waikiki. read more

Regular weekend brunch spot now. The burgers are amazing but my favorite is their Benedict's and pancakes.

First of all I wanna say the food is great, however for how much it costs and the location is a 3 star restaurant. (That was my one dinner to splurge and I was disappointed.) We were seated outside next to the gate with a white pick up truck!!!Really disappointing. (Management cover up that gate with foliage.) I ordered one $12 wine, soup and two dinners. ($118) I got my soup before my wine and as soon as I got my wine both dinners came out, when I had three sips of my soup. I asked them to hold my fish to keep it warm and of course it was cold when I finished my soup. My daughter ordered the New York steak, she finished it easily so if you're a man and you are hungry, the size of a New Your steak would be disappointing. If you're in a hurry and don't mind sitting next to a pick up truck, and this is the place for you. read more

We'll all I can say is wow. I did not just go here once but two times in a row. I truly enjoyed the pork belly breakfast, loco moco, avocado toast. But the winner is their charcoal pancakes. Definitely must have dish if your in town visiting. One of a kind stand out dish. Love the service as well. I have to make sure that we come back here when we visit Waikiki again. read more

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We stoped here for drinks on walk with our fur baby. Staff was very friendly! They informed us that their patio and restaurant is not dog friendly but we are more than welcome to purchase drinks at the bar and take them to the Dukes Lane Market and Eatery Patio. The beer was decently priced for the Waikiki neighborhood and patio well shaded which provided a nice relaxing atmosphere! read more

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We love this place, it's our new go to in Waikiki. Food is great, there's always space at the bar, plenty of validated parking. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and all 3 menus are delicious. The French toast for breakfast is to die for with the toffee bits. And the dinner fish is fresh and well prepared. Yum! read more

Food is hit or miss. Pork belly buns are heaven on earth. Desserts are awesome. Lobster bisque a and steak spot on . Paella is too tangy, duck empanadas a skip. Sparkling sake has great flavor read more

Despite seeing Basalt on serving guides, we were extremely disappointed. We got the charcoal pancakes, French toast, and roast beef French dip. The pancakes were flavorless aside from the guava syrup it sat on. The roast beef French dip was soaking in oil. There was too much cheese and not enough roast beef. To sub fruit, it was $4 extra! The French toast was the best thing we had. It was crunchy on the outside and the flavor was just good. I didn't quite taste the macadamia. My friends got coffee, which they said was watered down. read more

The food was okay, drinks were not good at all. Everything was highly overpriced for a restaurant in the middle of a supermarket.

This was a spacious breakfast/brunch place with good variety of typical American breakfast items. I had their pumpkin waffle with pecans with a side of scrambled egg. It was quite good. There was no wait in the morning and I got seated immediately. Service was good. They did tell me what to expect with a couple of items to help me decide what to order. read more

CHARCOAL PANCAKES?! Oh my gosh! This place is so cool. My mom and I came here for the charcoal pancakes but we were pleasantly surprised with the variety of foods and services with this place. Not only is it a restaurant, there's a bar connected to the restaurant and the World Cup was on so we watched haha! It's also connected to dukes bakery? It's a market, a bakery, ice cream shop and coffee bar all inside too! So about the breakfast: DE-LISH! (a.k.a. = Delicious) the staff was so friendly and sat us right away. The food came out pretty quick, and we were in heaven and so happy with our choices. Our server was really attentive and really nice. If you have a chance to come here it's a good idea. They have a great variety of options for breakfast too! So if you want something salty, they have it. Drinks? Oh yeah. Coffee, Mimosas and Bloody Marys! The restaurant also serves lunch and dinner too! Which I'd love to try at some point in life. Balsalt is great! Mahalo! read more

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Food was excellent. We had the lobster bisque, mixed seafood paella, and the lilikoi creme brûlée. This review deals with my original waitress. After waiting for our waitress for 14 minutes to order drinks. I decided to order drinks at the bar. Ordered my drinks and closed out the tab at the bar. Upon arriving at the table, she informed me that I can "order drinks from me" in a rude way. I told her , she needs to change that the way she addresses that to the customer. Apparently she got uptight , and kept saying you want me to get my manager. She must be having a bad day since they change waiters on me. John was more then accommodating to our needs. Just FYI , if the waitress does read this. Please address how you deliver a s without offending anyone. I understand you want it on your tab. Don't make us wait 14 minutes. read more

Fantastic meals each time we've eaten here. The service is great and the staff warm and friendly. We'll be back!! read more

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The place is awesome!! We went to it for brunch and loved it soo much we returned to dinner that night!!! Avocado toast and Mai Thai are the best. Service is also amazing. Believe we had Russell for brunch and Garret for dinner. Both were excellent!!! Great food and great value. Best food we had in Wakiki. read more

This place is run awesomely. Every person from the hostess to our bartender was super kind and the happy hour food was awesome. Thank you!

Came to this spot on a whim and was not disappointed. My fiancé and I were seated immediately and the staff were all friendly. The food came out pretty quick and was good. The presentation for the food is exceptional, so if you like to take fancy food pictures for your socials, this is the spot! read more

Basalt - Meat & veggie omelette - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is amazing! Second time to come here. Had amazing paia. This time is prime rib. Great brunch and breakfast. The basalt rolls and pancakes are not what you observe. Get here as fast as you can! The coconut cake is to die for. Get here now. read more

I initially bookmarked this location for a potential happy hour spot, but stumbled upon it's true glory for being an excellent brunch location! Basalt is located in the Duke's Lane Market and Eatery which houses a few other eateries and an ABC store. It's an open dining area, a vibe similar to the old Nordstrom cafe but you still order through a server. Came here on a Friday around 11 and there was absolutely no crowd. The seating area is spacious with a great modern design and they also have a trendy outdoor seating area. Food: Honestly, Basalt takes one of my top 3 places for brunch. We ordered their classic charcoal pancakes and their goat cheese veggie omelette. I could honestly write a whole review about the pancakes because they were so delicious. The dish comes with 3 large, fluffy, light and delicious charcoal pancakes with a guava-strawberry sauce and charcoal-colored whipped cream. The sauce was such a perfect compliment: not too sweet, not too tart, just right. The whipped cream was also fairly light and provided that extra creaminess that you wouldn't think would be necessary but it really is. The goat cheese veggie omelette is filled with kale, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese so we requested it on the side. The plate also comes with toast/english muffin and country potatoes but we had asked to swap out the potatoes for portugese sausage instead which the waiter was kind enough to accommodate (however it was a $5 upcharge so not sure if it was truly worth it). Service/ambience: The service was pretty good, nothing stellar but also nothing terrible. I was super pleased with the food and the timing that it arrived so overall it was great. The restaurant is very trendy-casual and we noticed there was a wine dispenser which is probably for the evenings. Parking: Parking is available at the Hyatt Centric and they validated for 2 hours, free! This is so important especially in Waikiki! Pro tip: When navigating your way to Basalt, I would put in directions to the Hyatt Centric parking structure on Seaside Avenue (right after Ross) since the street is a one-way and I unfortunately had to go around all of Waikiki to get on the right side of the road. read more

Went here for mothers day so I can only post a review based on their pre-set menu. Parking is located at the Hyatt Centric and is located in the adjacent shopping mart which I think is considered Dukes Lane? They are located in the back which is set up like an open restaurant. They remind me a bit of a Alan Wong's pineapple room type set up and food menu. Their duck entree, salad and dessert were all really good for their mothers day selection. I do want to see how their regular menu compares but I would certainly recommend stopping by if you are in the area. They also have some nights where they have live entertainment. I also hear that they have a really good happy hour. Certainly recommend say Waikiki seems to be developing into an area where they have restaurants that attract locals. read more

Quality breakfast, fresh ingredients well prepared. I would rate 5 stars if the table wasn't wobbly and asked for the waiter to bring a cardboard nothing was done. read more

The happy hour here is on point. The beef fries are amazing. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. I ordered a burger and was expecting a slider, but it was an actual burger. Great selection of happy hour beers. The people who work here are great too. I highly recommend. read more

New favorite breakfast spot! I dream of the charcoal pancakes and that avo toast. It's not JUST avo toast... it's actually amazing. They're located at the back of the Duke Lanes Market. Park at the Hyatt Centric -- FREE 2 hour parking with validation. If you come with a big party and stay longer then they'll give you more time. This place is surprisingly good and not that crowded. You can make a res online or call them. Anyways, back to the FOOD. I've tried the pork belly rice which was pretty bomb. I'd love to go back for dinner to try some other food like the pork belly bao since they don't serve the whole menu at breakfast and that's the only time I've been. I'm pretty sure they have a yelp offer too for 10% off with check in. Prices were pretty reasonable. Highly recommend trying this place! read more

Basalt - Avocado Toast and Short Stack Charcoal Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The brunch is amazing. We typically go on special occasions such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. They have something for everyone. The service is impeccable! read more

I ordered the charcoal pancakes and my husband ordered the goat cheese omelet and we were IMPRESSED. The food was delicious and the price was more than reasonable. Our server Shayna was so helpful and patient with our questions/requests. Don't be weirded out by the charcoal pancakes, they literally just add some charcoal powder to the pancake mix for the color. The strawberry guava purée was mouth watering. We will definitely be back next time we're in Honolulu. read more

Basalt - Charcoal pancake: 3 stack with berries, strawberry & guava purée and whip... Soooo delicious - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Try the pork chop and Brussels sprouts. Great service. Nice outside seating and reasonable priced for the area.

This place is great! We had a mix up on our reservations, our fault not theirs, but the were able to seat us at the bar. Service was great, bartender was our waiter and made great recommendations. The paella was the best my daughter has ever had. The duck empanadas were the bomb! Highly recommend this restaurant. If we're were going to be here longer we would have gone back! read more

Really good food, good wine and great cocktails. You will get a table if you go a little late for dinner. One of my favorites in Waikiki.

Food and service was great! However we were a little thrown off as Yelp said this place was $$ and it was definitely more like $$$. The menu said all items were meant to be shared, though. Also, the photos of the menu items from Yelp were not on the menu except for a few. read more

Great great food, we had the corn soup and bao buns, two great starters. I had the strip steak with yummy fries. Shrimp salad was great as well. Everything we had was great and service was just as good as the food. read more

Fantastic food and great atmosphere! I had the pasta in the photo which was one of their daily specials and a bite of my friend's pancake. Completely recommend both! read more

Basalt - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Basalt on Kūhiō in Waikiki, Hi is as good as it gets! Fine dining, great pupus, wonderful staff and fantastic atmosphere. Special shout-outs to: Shing: GM Keith: Chef Manager: Rod Server: Colton I really look forward to returning to this superior establishment after the lockout is lifted, for entertainment, relaxation, and good times. Mahalo and A Hui Ho! Efrem read more

A hidden gem in Waikiki. Went there yesterday for the first time. Had their chef burger and well frankly it was one of the best hamburgers I've had in years. Friendly service, great cocktails, and free validated parking. This is a great place for both visitors and locals. read more

Superb dining experience Food was great. Service was over-the-top fantastic. And atmosphere was vibrantly pleasant. I really liked it. I wanna go there again. Definitely. read more

So I went in on a Monday night and the basalt restaurant was closed. No big deal. Yelp warned me ahead of time. HOWEVER, I sat at the bar and it was SO BRIGHT. the bartenders assured me it was a huge improvement from before but it was just so uncomfortable. I tried to move to the other side of the bar but the hot lights beat down on me and there was no AC to be felt. So I moved back to the bright side. I felt like I was in a grocery store. It was really lame. I got AMAZING service from the two bartenders though. Management if you are reading this, They really saved the experience! You are lucky to have them. KARA and STEVEN (Stephen?) were so nice and funny and knowledgeable and understanding of my light plight. They took care of me and gave me high quality conversation to end my 15 hour day at work. Thank you both for your amazing work. However management, FIX THE LIGHTS!! If you want people to spend money like they're in a restaurant, don't make them feel like they are LITERALLY in an ABC store. Adjust for the concept. Good luck! read more

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This poki salad is the bomb . The hostess is very friendly and she makes sure every order is exactly what you ordered. I see her checking every order and correcting it before going out to the table... That's excellent service to me.? read more

Basalt - Ahi poki salad - New American Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great breakfast spot. Prices were very reasonable, server was excellent. Eggs Benedict was awesome.

Such a great spot! Visited Basalt right after a long trip and was very impressed with their tasty meals (great prices too). I ordered the Bar Burger and the Togarashi Fries- both were very flavorful! read more

The food is average but the staff is awesome. Super clean eating area and the market is adorable

Came to Basalt bout a week ago (week ago) *Bobby Shmurda voice* Anyway, this was my first time coming here after hearing great things about this place from word of mouth. I was pleasantly surprised because the whole experience was phenomenal. Usually a lot of restaurants in Waikiki are snobby because they cater more to the tourist and look down upon the locals. This was not the case here. Our waiter was very accommodating and went above and beyond giving excellent service. He didn't rush us while we looked over the menu, and he made sure to give us ample time to enjoy our appetizer while we decided what to order for our main course to fully enjoy the experience here at Basalt. As for the food, it was outstanding. The charcoal bread was very unique and was pretty tasty, wasn't expecting that! The entrees we ordered were the shrimp pasta and prime rib. The prime rib came out exactly the way I ordered it: medium rare. I dislike when your order it a certain way but is served to you completely different. This was not the case here. The seasoning was perfect and each bite was packed full of flavor. The mashed potatoes was delicious as well and complimented the prime rib perfectly. As for the shrimp pasta, it was yummy and the noodles were el dente and not over cooked. Over all, I would definitely recommend this spot because the service is great and the menu offers unique items that will satisfy any craving! read more

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