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We walked into Buzz's on a Sunday around noon during Mother's Day weekend. The place was absolutely packed -- buzzy in every sense of the word. Families hovered around the hostess stand hoping for a table, conversations floated through the air like music, and somewhere beneath it all you could feel the pulse of a place that had been feeding people and creating memories for generations. "There was a guy, his name was Buzz, a greater guy there never was..." Two haole boys and a haole girl from Oxnard, California stood in the middle of it all -- directly across the Pacific from our own modest beach town known as the Strawberry Capital of the World. Farming communities understand something important: the sacred relationship between people, food, and land. Buzz's felt like it understood that too. The sun-kissed, freckled-faced hostess greeted us warmly. The wait? About an hour. Not surprising. Places with soul usually require patience. Knowing my way around restaurants, I told her the best seat in the house is almost always the bar. That's where the stories live. That's where you meet the people making the magic happen. To my surprise, she smiled and welcomed us in. And there it was -- the perfect bar. Open, timeless, alive with character. Across from us sat an elegant woman in traditional Hawaiian attire, facing the ocean, staring through the front windows like she had done it a hundred Sundays before. She had it right - positioned on the best side of the bar. You don't turn your back to the view of the ocean, so we sat next to her. The room hummed with warmth and familiarity. It didn't feel transactional. It felt communal. "Seat da people, spock da chicks, Buzzy always got his pick." Then came the bartender -- commanding the room with charisma, warmth, and effortless aloha. Her energy moved through the restaurant like a tide. Every server who approached her bar carried away drinks and a little piece of her spirit. You could feel it. The laughter became contagious. The hospitality felt genuine. I wasn't drinking that day, but she kept the non-alcoholic daiquiris flowing with the same care and enthusiasm as every cocktail she served. Somewhere between the ocean breeze, the company, and the aloha spirit, I started questioning whether my drink secretly had alcohol in it. Maybe that's just what happens when people make you feel welcome. And then there was the food. The Teriyaki Steak was exceptional -- tender enough to cut like butter, rich with flavor, perfectly balanced alongside rice and vegetables. My cousin ordered the Fish Burrito and couldn't stop talking about it. By the end of the meal he declared it the best thing he'd eaten on the island. "Steak & lobster, salad bar, with a place like this he could go far." As we walked out and continued our adventure through Oahu, Buzz's kept circling back into the conversation. The people. The food. The laughter. The feeling. A little part of me wants to protect this place like a local secret. But that wouldn't be in the spirit of aloha. So much love and respect to everyone at Buzz's. Mahalo.
My family has been coming here for years. Something I recently noticed for the first time, was a photo hanging at the bar of someone posing with to a dead Mano (Tiger Shark). Not cool. Please take this photo down! It's disrespectful. In Hawaiian culture, Manō are revered as 'aumākua (ancestral guardians/protectors).
I was back at Buzz's for an impromptu lunch and ordered their version of a Caesar but with added chicken. I just wanted to note, for anyone who cares about such things, that the chicken they used is thigh meat. I am not necessarily a fan of non-white meat on salads. And I never even think to ask. The meat was freshly cooked though, and was certainly acceptable. The salad itself (Romain lettuce) was also fresh and delicious and not from a bag. So high marks for that. I had dressing on the side. It was also tasty and garlicky. I just thought I would point out that if you're expecting white meat (anywhere in Hawaii) you might want to ask first.
We loved Buzz's on our trip to Hawaii!! The calamari steak is hands down our favorite bite of the trip! I am just dreaming I can find something similar back at home. Our service was amazing, I wish I could remember her name but she was dealing with a very difficult table and maintained the upmost positive attitude and helpfulness the entire meal! We sat outside both times and it was perfect! Food 10/10! Service 10/10! It's a must try restaurant!
Enjoyed a low-key business dinner here with friends. Not a fancy place but has a great vibe and great food! Located directly across from Kailua Beach Park, you can't go wrong and have a beautiful landscape to walk off dinner after. Their steamed artichoke appetizer was amazing! Service was excellent too with multiple servers regularly checking up on us.
Love this kitschy place with personality and lovely, friendly service! I finally got to go here for dinner with some friends last night as I've been hearing about it for quite some time. They have a variety of cuts of beef, pork, chicken, plus a couple fish choices that can be cooked any way you like - Chinese steamed, blackened, fried, etc. Since it's a steakhouse, I wanted the Top Sirloin of course (6 oz was just right for me - tasty and cooked to perfection!) with Spinach Salad (love this refreshing salad with bacon bits and egg), plus a side order of garlic mashed potatoes (fluffy and ono!) - perfect meal and completely happy and satisfied! My friends ordered dessert: Key Lime pie, lava cake and haupia ice cream - I got tastes of each - all were yummy!! I'm a fan and hope to be back really soon! Happy Holidays, everyone!
Family lunch with cousins. The ambience is one of "fine beach dining". Nautical decor. Has a local lore of the "best steak house in town". I ordered an Arnold Palmer that was very good along with the fresh fish Burrito. The party shared the steamed artichoke. It was served with course sea salt sprinkles and a mayonnaise based dip sauce. In my opinion the artichoke was under cooked as the petals were difficult to detach from the heart. The device was very attentive as the staff checked multiple times on drink refills and other requests. The fish burrito was wonderful with mostly fish filling and nicely omitted the typical beans and rice fillers.
Buzz's is a nice place to visit to get lunch in Kailua! It's right next to the beach so you don't have to walk very far if you're at the beach! They have delicious cocktails and a very chill vibe! We really enjoyed everything that we ordered! I got the chicken teriyaki which was flavorful and came with deliciously crunchy fries! Our table split a salad which we ordered with chicken, and it was very refreshing and tasty!! We also ordered their baby top sirloin which was perfectly cooked and a fantastic steak option! you can't go wrong with anything here! our server was very friendly and recommended that I try their Kailua Passion cocktail which was a rum and lilikoi flavored drink (passion fruit) it was very good and refreshing!!
My uncle found this cute spot while we were sightseeing the island. The cutest and cutest little restaurant. We stopped by for lunch and I feel like we got there just on time because shortly after they got really busy! I ordered a lychee martini that was a tad strong but still tasty. I also ordered the kai fruit salad with chicken which was perfectly refreshing. There is patio seating but we sat inside in what felt like a private nunk of the restaurant. Our service was super nice and tentative. We had a greatly experience overall.
We really enjoyed our visit to Buzz's, a nice afternoon spot for a couple of beers and some appetizers. The poke was absolutely delicious and the calamari steak was out of this world! We were treated wonderfully by the hostess and the bartender and couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! Would definitely go back!
夏威夷同事出发前强烈给我推荐的店 路过去旁边的beach时候就吃了 有点难评价 后来发现这家店有几任美国总统来过 也是当地老店 首先迎宾的服务员不让我们选座位说外面deck树下都有预定直到我们吃完也没有人来 给白人就说你可以挑这几个座位坐 但是有一个老奶奶和我们餐桌服务员特别好 所以服务这里就抵消了 点了一份传统牛排和一份鱼排汉堡 牛排一面完全焦了 可能因为我们要求说medium rare因为这段时间不能吃生 但是太老了肉也没有汁水； 汉堡确实不错 鱼肉是catch of the day 感觉很新鲜也没有腥味 油煎非常香，所以味道上也相互抵消了一下
What a lovely, breezy, dining experience right across the street from Kailua beach. Sit outside if you can . The food was beautifully plated and delicious. Portion sizes are good for the prices as well. Staff is friendly and efficient. Food took a little while to come out but everything tasted like it was from scratch so it was worth it.
UPDATE: While sitting at the bar waiting until 4:30p, the time we were told we could put our names on the waitlist, the bartender asked us if we wanted any pupus before we got seated for dinner. I told him we hadnt put our names on the list yet, but he said the hosts were going to set us up with a table on the inside (FYI-it was way too hot outside). I was surprised, since the dude host made such a spectacle of himself by dictating where we could and could not sit for dinner. But I'm glad the head hostess spoke to him to rectify the debacle and accomodated us with a table at a lovely hideaway location near the entrance. Although, after all that, I did feel a bit awkward and it felt like a hostile environment, since NO ONE, not even the dude host or head hostess, even bothered to come by to apologize AT ALL the entire time!! I mean, who wouldn't feel that way after being treated like 3rd class customers from the get go?! Honestly, I don't even know why we stayed, but my husband was craving their food. Although, our waitress was awesome, kind, and patient, as we had a bunch of questions, especially since we were confused when she gave us an entire menu consisting of fish selections, only to find out the only fish available that day were the 2 specials mentioned (ahi & branzino). Suggestion: maybe dont even bother providing that fish menu at all, as I'm sure we're not the only ones who felt deceived after viewing the entire thing to finally decide on a fish, then to be told the menu was only examples of the fish types they offer WHEN they actually have them (SMH). After all that, we decided to share a branzino special (no option as a side; only as a meal, but it was oh so ono!). Plus, we each had our own NY steak and prime rib meals, along with soup, salad, bread basket, escargot, their famous teri sticks, and a few drinks. Ohh yah, i know..thats a lot of food for 2 people! But when it comes to steakhouses and good food, we tend to order up and spent btwn $300-$600 for just 2 of us. We love ono food! We're not like the couple across from us who only shared ONE plate (yah, I spied them! Lol) Mind you, at this point, more and more people started arriving and the wait outside was long. But, as for inside...practically EMPTY, even by the time we left, which was 2 hours later! I mean, if a reservation was made a year in advance, chances are there's going to be a lot of cancellations. It took years before Buzz's even accepted credit cards (IYKYK), so maybe they need to look at doing something different, rather than save those empty seats that could've been filled right away. Perhaps model after Haleiwa Joe's (the only other long-standing steakhouse on the Windward side) and their no reservations policy of 1st come-1st served, so guarantee no empty seats waiting on no shows. But until that happens, again Buzz's needs to update their website with correct times, and disclose the fact that 1) they DO take reservations a year in advance, but NOT same day reservations, and 2) if you don't have reservations, beware of the dictator dude host that will give you a choice of ONLY outside seating OR if there's room, at the Bar (literally at the bar counter, because they use the seating in that area for dinner, too), and if you do choose to sit in the bar that is where you will sit for dinner, too; no exceptions!
1 month ago
We live in town, but we're invited to celebrate a birthday with close friends. The ambiance was amazing. Like old, outdoor, beach scenery and for some luck reason we had the best table in the house. Corner table by the huge seagrape tree. We had appetizers, soup of the day, and salad. Appetizers: Calamari steaks Escargots They served very ample and fresh spinach salad, Caesar salad or house salad. Soup of the day was a chicken tomato pesto soup. Thick and hearty. Dinner entrees were: lamb and lobster, Teriyaki steak and shrimp and teriyaki steak and lobster. If you go as a couple, you could share a main entree. That's only my opinion. We would go back again. read more
Another awesome lunch at Buzz's. Didn't get a picture of the lamb chops salad but know it's a favorite! Great grill on the lamb chops and served w/a side of mint jelly. Their burgers are the best and cooked to your liking. The fries are so good too The view is killer the drinks are great and the service perfect. read more
This is my first time to dine at Buzz's although I have dined at Buzz's when they were also at Pearl City . I must say it's a gem and ambiance here near the beach is great. Could tell it was a very popular spot and people kept coming in but luckily we made reservations. The menu was not very extensive but it had a good variety of beef ...chicken .. vegan and seafood . I ordered the Teriyaki Flap steak 6oz with rice/vegetables and my friend ordered a Teri burger not on the menu but the waitress said it could be done as only had a Teriyaki chicken burger . My Teriyaki flap steak was okay (little on the dry side) but was tasty. On the other hand ..my friend's Teri burger was not what she expected as the burger was grilled but Teri sauce on the side . So was not like a grilled Teri burger which was marinated in Teri sauce . ( server did not mention this) The server was very nice and offered us a birthday treat ... Vanilla ice cream in a brownie in honor of my birthday. It was very nice to sit and dine comfortably and chat without being rushed. I would like to return at dinner and try their regular steak dinners and the Artichoke surprise... with a night ambiance . Until the next time !! read more
4 months ago
We walked into Buzz's on a Sunday around noon during Mother's Day weekend. The place was absolutely packed -- buzzy in every sense of the word. Families hovered around the hostess stand hoping for a table, conversations floated through the air like music, and somewhere beneath it all you could feel the pulse of a place that had been feeding people and creating memories for generations. "There was a guy, his name was Buzz, a greater guy there never was..." Two haole boys and a haole girl from Oxnard, California stood in the middle of it all -- directly across the Pacific from our own modest beach town known as the Strawberry Capital of the World. Farming communities understand something important: the sacred relationship between people, food, and land. Buzz's felt like it understood that too. The sun-kissed, freckled-faced hostess greeted us warmly. The wait? About an hour. Not surprising. Places with soul usually require patience. Knowing my way around restaurants, I told her the best seat in the house is almost always the bar. That's where the stories live. That's where you meet the people making the magic happen. To my surprise, she smiled and welcomed us in. And there it was -- the perfect bar. Open, timeless, alive with character. Across from us sat an elegant woman in traditional Hawaiian attire, facing the ocean, staring through the front windows like she had done it a hundred Sundays before. She had it right - positioned on the best side of the bar. You don't turn your back to the view of the ocean, so we sat next to her. The room hummed with warmth and familiarity. It didn't feel transactional. It felt communal. "Seat da people, spock da chicks, Buzzy always got his pick." Then came the bartender -- commanding the room with charisma, warmth, and effortless aloha. Her energy moved through the restaurant like a tide. Every server who approached her bar carried away drinks and a little piece of her spirit. You could feel it. The laughter became contagious. The hospitality felt genuine. I wasn't drinking that day, but she kept the non-alcoholic daiquiris flowing with the same care and enthusiasm as every cocktail she served. Somewhere between the ocean breeze, the company, and the aloha spirit, I started questioning whether my drink secretly had alcohol in it. Maybe that's just what happens when people make you feel welcome. And then there was the food. The Teriyaki Steak was exceptional -- tender enough to cut like butter, rich with flavor, perfectly balanced alongside rice and vegetables. My cousin ordered the Fish Burrito and couldn't stop talking about it. By the end of the meal he declared it the best thing he'd eaten on the island. "Steak & lobster, salad bar, with a place like this he could go far." As we walked out and continued our adventure through Oahu, Buzz's kept circling back into the conversation. The people. The food. The laughter. The feeling. A little part of me wants to protect this place like a local secret. But that wouldn't be in the spirit of aloha. So much love and respect to everyone at Buzz's. Mahalo. read more
My family has been coming here for years. Something I recently noticed for the first time, was a photo hanging at the bar of someone posing with to a dead Mano (Tiger Shark). Not cool. Please take this photo down! It's disrespectful. In Hawaiian culture, Manō are revered as 'aumākua (ancestral guardians/protectors). read more
2 months ago
I was back at Buzz's for an impromptu lunch and ordered their version of a Caesar but with added chicken. I just wanted to note, for anyone who cares about such things, that the chicken they used is thigh meat. I am not necessarily a fan of non-white meat on salads. And I never even think to ask. The meat was freshly cooked though, and was certainly acceptable. The salad itself (Romain lettuce) was also fresh and delicious and not from a bag. So high marks for that. I had dressing on the side. It was also tasty and garlicky. I just thought I would point out that if you're expecting white meat (anywhere in Hawaii) you might want to ask first. read more
9 hours ago
We loved Buzz's on our trip to Hawaii!! The calamari steak is hands down our favorite bite of the trip! I am just dreaming I can find something similar back at home. Our service was amazing, I wish I could remember her name but she was dealing with a very difficult table and maintained the upmost positive attitude and helpfulness the entire meal! We sat outside both times and it was perfect! Food 10/10! Service 10/10! It's a must try restaurant! read more
Enjoyed a low-key business dinner here with friends. Not a fancy place but has a great vibe and great food! Located directly across from Kailua Beach Park, you can't go wrong and have a beautiful landscape to walk off dinner after. Their steamed artichoke appetizer was amazing! Service was excellent too with multiple servers regularly checking up on us. read more
Love this kitschy place with personality and lovely, friendly service! I finally got to go here for dinner with some friends last night as I've been hearing about it for quite some time. They have a variety of cuts of beef, pork, chicken, plus a couple fish choices that can be cooked any way you like - Chinese steamed, blackened, fried, etc. Since it's a steakhouse, I wanted the Top Sirloin of course (6 oz was just right for me - tasty and cooked to perfection!) with Spinach Salad (love this refreshing salad with bacon bits and egg), plus a side order of garlic mashed potatoes (fluffy and ono!) - perfect meal and completely happy and satisfied! My friends ordered dessert: Key Lime pie, lava cake and haupia ice cream - I got tastes of each - all were yummy!! I'm a fan and hope to be back really soon! Happy Holidays, everyone! read more
Family lunch with cousins. The ambience is one of "fine beach dining". Nautical decor. Has a local lore of the "best steak house in town". I ordered an Arnold Palmer that was very good along with the fresh fish Burrito. The party shared the steamed artichoke. It was served with course sea salt sprinkles and a mayonnaise based dip sauce. In my opinion the artichoke was under cooked as the petals were difficult to detach from the heart. The device was very attentive as the staff checked multiple times on drink refills and other requests. The fish burrito was wonderful with mostly fish filling and nicely omitted the typical beans and rice fillers. read more
Buzz's is a nice place to visit to get lunch in Kailua! It's right next to the beach so you don't have to walk very far if you're at the beach! They have delicious cocktails and a very chill vibe! We really enjoyed everything that we ordered! I got the chicken teriyaki which was flavorful and came with deliciously crunchy fries! Our table split a salad which we ordered with chicken, and it was very refreshing and tasty!! We also ordered their baby top sirloin which was perfectly cooked and a fantastic steak option! you can't go wrong with anything here! our server was very friendly and recommended that I try their Kailua Passion cocktail which was a rum and lilikoi flavored drink (passion fruit) it was very good and refreshing!! read more
My uncle found this cute spot while we were sightseeing the island. The cutest and cutest little restaurant. We stopped by for lunch and I feel like we got there just on time because shortly after they got really busy! I ordered a lychee martini that was a tad strong but still tasty. I also ordered the kai fruit salad with chicken which was perfectly refreshing. There is patio seating but we sat inside in what felt like a private nunk of the restaurant. Our service was super nice and tentative. We had a greatly experience overall. read more
19 days ago
3 months ago
We really enjoyed our visit to Buzz's, a nice afternoon spot for a couple of beers and some appetizers. The poke was absolutely delicious and the calamari steak was out of this world! We were treated wonderfully by the hostess and the bartender and couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! Would definitely go back! read more
夏威夷同事出发前强烈给我推荐的店 路过去旁边的beach时候就吃了 有点难评价 后来发现这家店有几任美国总统来过 也是当地老店 首先迎宾的服务员不让我们选座位说外面deck树下都有预定直到我们吃完也没有人来 给白人就说你可以挑这几个座位坐 但是有一个老奶奶和我们餐桌服务员特别好 所以服务这里就抵消了 点了一份传统牛排和一份鱼排汉堡 牛排一面完全焦了 可能因为我们要求说medium rare因为这段时间不能吃生 但是太老了肉也没有汁水； 汉堡确实不错 鱼肉是catch of the day 感觉很新鲜也没有腥味 油煎非常香，所以味道上也相互抵消了一下 read more
What a lovely, breezy, dining experience right across the street from Kailua beach. Sit outside if you can . The food was beautifully plated and delicious. Portion sizes are good for the prices as well. Staff is friendly and efficient. Food took a little while to come out but everything tasted like it was from scratch so it was worth it. read more
1 month ago
1 month ago
UPDATE: While sitting at the bar waiting until 4:30p, the time we were told we could put our names on the waitlist, the bartender asked us if we wanted any pupus before we got seated for dinner. I told him we hadnt put our names on the list yet, but he said the hosts were going to set us up with a table on the inside (FYI-it was way too hot outside). I was surprised, since the dude host made such a spectacle of himself by dictating where we could and could not sit for dinner. But I'm glad the head hostess spoke to him to rectify the debacle and accomodated us with a table at a lovely hideaway location near the entrance. Although, after all that, I did feel a bit awkward and it felt like a hostile environment, since NO ONE, not even the dude host or head hostess, even bothered to come by to apologize AT ALL the entire time!! I mean, who wouldn't feel that way after being treated like 3rd class customers from the get go?! Honestly, I don't even know why we stayed, but my husband was craving their food. Although, our waitress was awesome, kind, and patient, as we had a bunch of questions, especially since we were confused when she gave us an entire menu consisting of fish selections, only to find out the only fish available that day were the 2 specials mentioned (ahi & branzino). Suggestion: maybe dont even bother providing that fish menu at all, as I'm sure we're not the only ones who felt deceived after viewing the entire thing to finally decide on a fish, then to be told the menu was only examples of the fish types they offer WHEN they actually have them (SMH). After all that, we decided to share a branzino special (no option as a side; only as a meal, but it was oh so ono!). Plus, we each had our own NY steak and prime rib meals, along with soup, salad, bread basket, escargot, their famous teri sticks, and a few drinks. Ohh yah, i know..thats a lot of food for 2 people! But when it comes to steakhouses and good food, we tend to order up and spent btwn $300-$600 for just 2 of us. We love ono food! We're not like the couple across from us who only shared ONE plate (yah, I spied them! Lol) Mind you, at this point, more and more people started arriving and the wait outside was long. But, as for inside...practically EMPTY, even by the time we left, which was 2 hours later! I mean, if a reservation was made a year in advance, chances are there's going to be a lot of cancellations. It took years before Buzz's even accepted credit cards (IYKYK), so maybe they need to look at doing something different, rather than save those empty seats that could've been filled right away. Perhaps model after Haleiwa Joe's (the only other long-standing steakhouse on the Windward side) and their no reservations policy of 1st come-1st served, so guarantee no empty seats waiting on no shows. But until that happens, again Buzz's needs to update their website with correct times, and disclose the fact that 1) they DO take reservations a year in advance, but NOT same day reservations, and 2) if you don't have reservations, beware of the dictator dude host that will give you a choice of ONLY outside seating OR if there's room, at the Bar (literally at the bar counter, because they use the seating in that area for dinner, too), and if you do choose to sit in the bar that is where you will sit for dinner, too; no exceptions! read more
A good meal with a great view! We sat out on the patio which was right next to the busy road but literally right across was the beach! The food was average - the teriyaki chicken burger tasted like a plate lunch on a burger bun, but the fries were nice and crispy and the tomato chicken pesto soup was phenomenal. The dessert was the highlight - the cinnamon bread pudding and mint chocolate chip ice cream pie with Oreo-crusted crust was amazing. Really nice service. read more
10 months ago
Best French dip I've had in awhile. The prime rib was so tender you could eat it with no teeth. Seriously. My waitress was very interactive and knew her menu. I did go with her recommendation and it didn't disappoint. Sat outside viewing the beach and people watching was great definitely will be back to try something else . I was so chill. read more
4 months ago
I had to come for the Calamari steak and Artichoke and I was more than impressed! Food, Mai Tai and the service might have been even better than the food! read more
Went during lunch time at around 2 pm on a Saturday. It was a little bit of a wait, maybe 20 minutes. Then we were seated inside. They had a special for lunch which was Fish and Chips, so I decided to get that. My friend got the Baby Top Sirloin. We both really enjoyed our meal. The fish and chips were not greasy and perfectly crispy, and had a good sauce and slaw. For dessert, I decided to try the Cocolada dessert. All it really was is vanilla ice cream with a bit of toasted coconut on top and limes to squeeze. It was good but it was ultimately just ice cream. Came with a lot though, and was $9. Our waitress was also super nice and funny. Overall I had a good lunch experience. I will say, I was seated in the back area and there was an excessive amount of flies flying around and kept trying to land on our food. It was a bit annoying, and I wish there was fly catchers or something to help that issue out. read more
4 months ago
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1 year ago
While the vibe of the restaurant was immaculate on the beachfront, the food was lackluster compared to the prices. Steak was cooked paniolo cowboy style - to a temperature, which we recommend. The steak calamari was the highlight, crisp and buttery. The garlic mash was small compared to the amount they gave. The veggies looked like previously frozen which was quite surprising. Service was decent. Parking lot was small read more
5 months ago
Thanks for the response - BUT.... Chutney was not listed on the menu, in fact there were zero mentions of anything having cranberries on any dish, so I wouldn't even think it would be an issue. My meal was not removed from the bill. Will not return. read more
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11 months ago
If you sit at the bar top Jane is so sweet, very friendly and great recommendations! Get the "deez Nuts" blended coconut mojito (wow!!) Calamari steak is a MUST! Have it as an app or an entree it's delicious Topped w capers mmmhm and sliced for you for easy eating! The teriyaki chicken burger was perfect size 10/10 reccomend read more
The ambience... your dining by the beach. The service ... if you end up with Leslie as your server - she provides an exquisite service as well as an uplifting smile. Overall experience was very good. Highly recommend Top Sirloin 10ounces comes with Caesar salad, 4 pieces of asparagus. Next time you are in Oahu ... visit Kailua. read more
3 months ago
3 months ago
I give it 3.5 stars, rounded to 4, mainly because of our amazing server, Leslie, who was incredibly attentive, knowledgable, and helpful. I don't appreciate that we showed up with a reservation but our table was still finishing dessert, so there was still a 20-30 min wait. I don't believe that parties should have to wait when they have a reservation. We ended up opting into sitting in the "walk-in" section to be seated more quickly, which is just off the parking lot so lacking in ambiance and with diesel fumes from passing cars. Food was pretty good - I think that fish is the way to go. We had the crispy snapper, the fish special for the day, and it was absolutely delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the fish dishes - on the flip side the sashimi was not amazing. I would give it a B-. I also enjoyed the artichoke. Cocktails were also good - deez nuts tastes amazingly fresh and not overpowered by the coconut, and I enjoyed the lychee martini. read more
1 year ago
We sat at the bar around 1ish on a Sunday and it was pretty chill and easy to walk into. Our bartender, Sophie, was extremely friendly and super nice! Received our food and drinks within a few minutes and everything was great! Veggies were over powered by the garlic, but it wasn't the worst thing! Sirloin was perfect and delicious!! My husband had the fish'n chips and liked his dish! Overall experience was great! We had tried to come back for the dinner options, however, it was slammed and over a 90'minute wait for the bar. So we will have to try again! LOL read more
2 years ago
5 out of 5 all day! Thank you Shiloh for the great service! This place is a family favorite of my in-laws, and having been here a few times now and trying a few different things, I can totally see why! I have tried a few different steaks here including the New York, Top Sirloin, and then one of the daily specials. Recommend the Steak first and foremost as well as second place. This past visit, I just asked our server, Shiloh, for any of his recommendations and was not disappointed at all. We started with the Artichoke Surprise which has parm and garlic butter on it. Very very tasty. He recommended the Special which was a New York steak along with asparagus and an amazing black pepper cream sauce. Steak was cooked to perfection. Sauce was amazingly flavorful and balanced. I had the greens/spinach salad before hand which was just the right size, not too big nor too small. Paired with any of their amazing desserts, just an amazing meal through and through. Prices are reasonable for a steakhouse on Oahu (which can easily double in price for lesser quality around Honolulu and Waikiki). The vibe both inside and outside is great, relaxing, and classic island mixed with clean attention to detail. No faux pomp and circumstance, just good vibes and great food! read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Absolute must-go if you're on the east side or heading to Kailua Beach! The calamari steak is perfectly tender, and the lemon butter sauce just melts in your mouth. The warm banana bread pudding with vanilla ice cream is also a must -- I get it every single time! Heather was our waitress last time we went and she was super energetic and upbeat. If you like cocktails -get the Mai Tai or BFRD! There is a 2 drink limit - that's all you need! By the second one I was calling her feather instead of Heather We dined out doors. Very chill, laid back- directly across the street from Kailua beach. Parking can sometimes be tough, but it's worth it. read more
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Tried to call to make a reservation the number isn't working could there number have changed?
Power was out today!
Do they have a salad bar for lunch and dinner?
No salad bar that I have ever seen. Just salads in the menu.
Is it less crowded on weekday tha weekend?
They take reservations. I would suggest reservations any time you'll like to go. Seems consistently busy.
Is it still open for lunch?
It was when we ate there on vacation in February. My suggestion would be to call them on the phone old skool and ask.
How busy is it on a week night? Are reservations recommended?
Yes it's busy what ever time you go, definitely recommend reservations.
Do they open on Thanksgiving day?
No, closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Do they have a salad bar like the one they had in Pearl City?
Yes, they do it's really good!
Do they have any vegan options on their dinner menu?
You could probably have a green salad, would not expect vegan here. They are such a small operation that's very well attended and probably don't feel the need to venture too far beyond steak.
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