So far the honey mustard salad was amazing! It's worth the drive from Honolulu. Not to mention the beaches nearby or across the street or fantastic. The water is so warm and blue amazing. read more

Buzz's - 13 ounce New York steak with onion rings and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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I was shocked by how rude and unprofessional the manager (Alex) was during our visit. My wife, our friends, and I arrived and asked if we could sit at the bar since there were plenty of open seats. This is our last week on this beautiful island, and we wanted to enjoy one of our favorite spots. The bartender said it was fine, but the manager came over and refused, claiming "the bar is too small to accommodate a party of four," even though there were eight open seats. As regular patrons, we've never been treated this poorly before. We planned to eat, but apparently, that wasn't enough to justify sitting at the bar. It wasn't an issue of space, as there were also empty tables available--it felt like the manager was simply looking for a reason to deny us. What difference does it make if four paying customers sit at the bar or at a table? Kelly was absolutely outstanding as our server, making our lunch experience truly exceptional. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Her warm demeanor and impeccable service made us feel genuinely valued and appreciated. read more

Great food and incredible drink selection I had their coconut mojito and it was one of the best cocktails I've had.

Great ambiance. Kind service. Solid food-- huge portions. Sides for entrees were yummy!

Came in for an early mother's day lunch with my mom that's visiting. Made reservations earlier in the week although for the 1.5 hrs we were there no one waited long to be seated. I'm thinking they will be slammed tomorrow! I tried the Beer Battered Fish and Chips special which I was told is only available on Saturdays. The fish was juicy and flavorful. Nice crispy batter. My mom got a basic burger with cheese and toppings which I tried and it was great! Very well seasoned. As always a relaxing day by the beach. Fun environment. Friendly staff. read more

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Outstanding service and food. Hidden/Not so hidden gem. This is now I must stop for us when we were on the island of Oahu. Kudos to all . read more

Tonight at Buzz's, we enjoyed our traditional Thanksgiving week delicious dinner. The food is always fresh, the staff is always well versed in the specials. BUZZs is a treasure. The quality of its dishes is always dependable. BUZZs is what many people think of when they think about Hawaii, not at high rise in a cement jungle. BUZZs is across the street from the beach. The staff is friendly and reflect the Aloha spirit that is missing too often! The decor fits the beach and the Hawaiian ambiance at the same time! Our family chose Hawai'i and Buzz's since 1981. Buzz's continues to be our choice for Birthdays, anniversaries, entertaining guests and many other special occasions! read more

Great ambiance next to Lanikai Beach! We went on a Tuesday and the weather was kind of iffy so we decided to just stay inside! First off everybody was very friendly and accommodating (tbh everyone is nice in Hawaii) and helped us almost immediately even though it was busy YAY! Then we were sat in a cozy spot in the back which was great! Our server was amazing (although I forgot her name! She's from the Bay Area though) Anyways, our server was amazing giving us all the information we asked and need including the fact that we're cut off after 3 BFRD's because so much alcohol!! I love it. I think it's great and responsible for restaurants to do that which prevents people from going over the board and now they have to deal with annoying at customers who are drunk! Love you for that Buzz's! Anyways food was great and I ended up chugging everyone's drink because nobody can drink ugh But yes check them out! read more

Buzz's - Teriyaki Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Stopped by for some quick little drinks and apps before heading back to Honolulu and got their Steak Fries and Calamari Steak. The Steak Fries were big hefty cut fries, could've used a bit more salt but still some good potatoes. The Calamari Steak was what we were really here for after a local we met told us that we HAD to try this. And it was honestly really good, the calamari steak was nicely battered and crispy, while the calamari itself was super juicy! They also had some lemon cream and capers which paired really well and made it super fresh with a little tangy kick. Super cute spot, right next to the beach so really perfect place to head for dinner after a long day at the beach. Hostess was super sweet and friendly as well! read more

Buzz's - Steak Fries and Calamari Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

What you see is what you get. Full of older vacationing folks and retirees with more money than sense. Nothing classy (or snooty)about this place. Down to earth staff and down to earth patrons. Mai Thai is made with cheap rum and mai Thai mix. Bar staff warned me off but I had it anyway. 6/10 Ambiente- after an hour waiting we got seated at the bar. Stools not comfy - legs went numb. Couple to our left complaining about this and that. 5/10 Service was good, bargirls both friendly. 8/10 Food was ok though. No, delicious. Not the best steak, not the best mash, or veg but it was all pretty good. I'd not hurry back but I would eat there again. 3.5 is right where it belongs read more

Buzz's is history on the island. We travel from California each May and make it a point to have lunch at Buzz's. Our server was Nicole and she was the best! Great personality and great service with a huge smile. I had the sirloin steak and fries and I haven't had a steak that good in a long time. My Partner had the Ahi and it was done to perfection. Our martinis were delicious but the best of all was the cheesecake with a little Baileys. We were a little disappointed that a waitress we had the pleasure of meeting last year was off that day. She is in her nineties and a beautiful lady who was one of the original waitresses from 1962. Buzz's is a MUST VISIT place in Kailua. Thanks Frank Correia read more

Location was perfect, and this beach was amazing. Both staff and food were on point. Drinks were good. Mai Tai could've used a little fine tuning, but the blended Deez Nutz was a perfect blended coconut mojito. This is the perfect after beach visit spot to grab some food and a drink. They also had a great local band playing for great ambiance. We will definitely be back, as that beach was incredible. read more

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This place has been a fixture of the Kailua town beach scene for over 50 years and seems to not have changed very much from when I first experienced the place as a kid decades ago. Buzz's offers good food in a casual and relaxed setting, just steps away from Kailua beach. Known for their steaks, they grill their meets on kiawe wood which is a slightly "sweeter" Hawaiian mesquite. You can smell the smoke in the parking lot which makes you even more hungry. They also offer daily fresh catch that is always cooked perfectly. Their calamari steak appetizer is a great way to start your meal and is one of the best I have ever had. Lunch is a great deal there and makes for a nice afternoon meal, but dinner is just as good with a larger assortment of steaks versus lunch that has more salad and sandwich offerings. Either way, the food is fantastic. Their service from the host to the server could use a bit more polishing, but isn't bad. It is a casual and relaxed setting after all. The crowd is more mature there and I think they would appreciate a more trained staff as would I. The place is rather small and limited in seating as well as parking. You really should plan ahead and maybe avoid popular times. read more

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Out on a day-venture cruising the island and saw this great little restaurant across from Kailua beach! Excellent and unique menu choices! My wife and I had the Teriyaki Steak Salad and Scampi Spinach Salad, perfect portions, not too big but juuust right! The shrimp is so fresh and juicy, perfectly cooked steak with the ocean breeze and amazing flavors made for a great relaxing meal. I'll be back for the Open Face King Crab Sandwich next time! Great staff and perfect place to eat before hitting the beach. Aloha!! read more

Buzz's - Patio seating - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

A local had recommended this place that we went for dinner, which was an interesting experience to say the least. When we first got there, we had to wait for our dinner table at another outside table and could order food and drinks from a different menu. Then we were moved inside to a different and actually less nice table, and there was a delay in bringing us new water or menus. They forgot my partner's garlic mash potatoes once we could finally order off the dinner menu. Since we were not charged for the item, this would seem to indicate that the waitress made the mistake. She was a little scattered, we had to remind her that our dinner came with bread and then she brought bread out for everyone on that side of the restaurant, as she had forgot everyone's bread. The teriyaki steak which had been recommended by the local person, lived up to its expectation and was absolutely delicious as was the baked potato. read more

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Our dinner plans at another restaurant failed so we called Buzz's last minute to see if they could accommodate our party of 10. We were celebrating my brothers 41st Birthday. Manager Debbie & her staff were incredible! They were able to accommodate us on very short notice. Our server Shylo was awesome as well & everyone we encountered there. Our water glasses were always filled. We were so impressed by their service and attention to detail. Mahalo Nui for making our special event a great celebration. read more

Buzz's - Beef Ribs B B Q Beef Ribs Choice Of Rice Or Fries B B Q Beef Ribs Choice Of Rice Or Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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This place gets one extra star for not gouging their customers! As the only sit down restaurant near Kailua beach and the closest to Lanikai beach, they can totally do that, yet their prices are reasonable. Mid day on a Saturday, we finished the (devilish, just FYI) hike at the Lanikai Pillbox and walked another mile+ to find this place. They were overflowing with beach goers but they managed the crowd nicely and we got seated within 10 minutes. Foods were average but hey, this is the only game in the mile's radius so being average is okay. Service was quite nice and prompt - suitable for tourists prompt! Sorry no food photos for this review - kids guzzled them down before I could snap any pictures. read more

Buzz's - Front counter offers some local merchandise - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Solid choice to stop for some reasonable and great food. I had the teriyaki steak. It had wonderful flavor and was extremely tender. No gristle or toughness. It came with a simple salad, tasty tempura French fries, and delicious brussel sprouts. The venue has outdoor seating with a view of the beach and ocean as well as an indoor area. It seems like this place is frequented by locals which is a testament to how good it is. Service was friendly, fast, and attentive. read more

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3rd date kinda meal. Nice vibes and service is great. Thanks Shiloh. What a beautiful outside setting. read more

Buzz's - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Servings were large and food was tasty. Outside seating has beautiful views of the beach.

I don't know what the hell happened, my mom called them for a party of 17. We where going scatter my grandmas ashes at Kailua beach and eat their after because that was my grandmas favorite place to eat. The person on the phone was not nice about it. She said "we have to seat you separately and that's all we can do." But, the way that person spoke to my mom they had an attitude. Like bruh you serious or what. I've never tried buzz's and I live in Kailua my whole life. Now I ain't even gonna go after this f up. If you can't take large parties then why have it on your website. I work at a restaurant and I know a thing or two about customer service but these guys don't. If they don't like make money then bye. read more

It was my first time at Buzz's. A friend recommended the place. Our reservation was at 8pm for a party of 4 and we were seated promptly. The hostesses/host were great. So friendly and inviting. But then 25 minutes had passed and we didn't have any food menus, and no one had stopped by to even acknowledge us. So I walked to the front to ask for menus. We ordered drinks from another server. And then by 8:35, our server finally came over and took our order. She didn't seem apologetic for making us wait a ridiculous amount of time. Dinner should have been coursed out, but instead was rushed out, and our table could barely fit all of the plates they put on it. There were 4 salad plates, 4 share plates, 2 appetizers all at once. Overall, the food was good. But the service was not worth the $450 we spent. Only reason for the 2 stars are for the food and the front desk staff. read more

Amazing food!!! Try Deeznuts! Teryaki beef and bacon burgers were crazy good. Really enjoyed the local feel

A convenient place when you are at Kailua Beach park. Food is good but a little more expensive than other locations in town because it's so convenient for beachgoers.Drinks are strong . Make reservations-it's always full Food 4:5. Large artichoke with garlic & other appetizers are tasty& salads are good Service: 5/5 Location: 5:5 see above Facility:3/5 small,dark indoors capacity But its 5/5 for the few outdoor tables. With umbrellas. Street in front is very busy so street noise always. Does have small private parking lot read more

Friends and I stopped here after going to Lanikai Beach. Was a little disappointed they didn't have seating for their full menu. They were only offering apps but we took it anyways. The service was good. The one thing that did annoy me though was that we were seated outside and it started to rain. It rained, even onto our table for at least 15 minutes before I got up and had to ask a server for them to put one of the plastic tent walls down so we wouldn't continue to get rained on. Food was good through. The Teri steak was well cooked. They wouldn't let me sub the sides so I got fries on the side but overall it was good. read more

Has been one of our favorite resturants for years! Unfortunately , today our service was terrible!. We had a reservation, requesting patio dining , but was seated inside until I reminded the hostess of our request. After being seated in the patio we were left forgotten for quite some time before water was even brought to the table. While waiting, I made a trip to woman's restroom, which was in desperate need of attention. I mentioned it to the manager, who questioned if I was sure before checking out herself! . Finally our order was taken, but again we waited and waited. We had to ask for our drinks, then also for straws. My order of Calamari & a Cesar salad was delicious, however my husband ordered the recommended special. It was dry & needed seasoning. Our lunch was $80, and had the service & food been good, we would have been pleased. We spoke with the manager & all we got was excuses! read more

The Calamari steak is great, wanted to grab one on the way home from the beach, but they don't do takeout?? I guess they have enough business from tourists wanting to get drinks by the beach read more

Hawaiian steakhouse on the across from the beach. Excellent service! Steak was cooked over Kiawe wood that imparts a slightly sweet mesquite flavor. One of the best steaks I've ever had! read more

I enjoy this place the most of any place i have tried in my Hawaii visits. people, atmosphere and food have been great every time.

Worst, dry prime rib ever. Our waitress was pleasant but uninformed on the menu. Service was acceptable, atmosphere was nice. The rest of our parties food was good. They had a pork chop, ribeye,beef ribs, and lobster. I would probably go back but not for prime rib. read more

Buzz's steak house is an absolute must if you are visiting the east side of Oahu. Our server "Christine" was amazing!!! She is the embodiment of Hawaii's "aloha spirit". The atmosphere, food and beverages were all top notch. Thank you Christine and Buzz Steakhouse for another memorable experience. read more

My partner and I ordered the beef spring rolls and artichoke surprise. The beef spring rolls were crispy with a good amount of meat. The artichoke surprise was a little undercooked, as the outer leaves were still firm and I couldn't pull much meat from it. We both got ribeyes and they were juicy, flavorful with just the right amount of salt that I didn't need to ask for any. It came with veggies and I ordered a baked potato with mine. It comes with all the fixings and a tangy horseradish sauce that I really enjoyed. I ordered the DAQ as my drink and it was enjoyable, definitely on the stronger side as I could clearly taste the rum. Service at the bar was great and both people behind the bar were attentive. read more

When traveling go Honolulu Buzz's is a must! Place is beautifully located right across from the beach. Reservations are a must!! Food was incredible. read more

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Because we missed our trip to Bellows last year due to Covid we made every effort to make it this year. Part of the magic of a Windward trip is at least one visit to Buzz's in Kailua. When we were stationed at Hickam in the late 70s we would go to the Buzz's in Pearl City and it was a treat! Now we make our reservations 2-3 months ahead for this Buzz's which is closer to Bellows AS. Our 2 daughters and their families joined us this trip. We arrived on time and we're promptly seated. It was a beautiful night with lovely sea breezes. The open air atmosphere is so inviting! The sounds of Hawaiian music filled the air. I can't drink but the rest of the family had lots of fun trying all the special drinks! Our food was ono/delicious! We all shared escargot and the calamari steak. For our gluten intolerant diner they even cooked his calamari unbreaded! Both dishes were very good! Hubby had shrimp scampi, granddaughter had scallops, son in law had the beef ribs, I had the steak special covered with mushrooms and onions, served along with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes. So good. Took 1/2 home for the next day! No room for desserts. It was a special night. We all were happy to be supporting Hawaiian businesses and hope this special restaurant will be in business for many years to come! Mahalo to the wonderful stall and Manager who all made us feel very welcome. Marking my calendar now to be sure to have reservations for 2022! read more

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This place is AWESOME! If you on on Oahu's east side you really should check Buzz's! The ambiance is cool with indoor & outdoor seating. The staff were all pleasant and really promote the "Aloha" spirit! And the food, OMG! I had a steak that is in the Top 5 of my favorites! Tender, cooked to perfection, fantastic flavor with a perfect blend of seasonings! The portion was perfect as were the sides. My wife had the fresh catch of the day which was Ono and again, they hit it out of the park! Tender and flaky with perfect seasonings and tasted PHENOMENAL!!! And the Mai Tai's were OUTSTANDING if I do say so myself! (Wife had to drive back! ;-) lol) Mahalo Buzz's for a truly fine dining experience! read more

My go to for happy hour and pupu's. Great cocktails and food. Service is always awesome and who doesn't want to hang out across from Kailua beach?! read more

Highly recommend reservations. Stopped by sat at the bar very uncomfortable seats for me. Met a local guy recommended the shrimp cocktail with crab and avocado it was awesome wow and the the portions ,ordered the meat sticks the PuPu platter ribeye perfect size cooked correctly and very tasty . The bourbon selection a little thin. All in all a great night out read more

Buzz's - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

Food and friendly staff was amazing! Loved the calamari steak, shrimp plate and Mai tai of course . Our waitress was amazing, unfortunately I did not get her name. Staff was very attentive. I like how they have the levels of strength for their delicious Mai tai :) read more

Buzz's - Bread pudding dessert! - Steakhouses Near Me - Kailua, Hawaii

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Host was nice, and then it just went down hill after that. Bad service. Felt I had to get someone's attention every single time I needed something. Had people walk past me and just nothing. Felt ignored pretty much the whole night. Steak was mediocre. Nothing to rave about. Waikīkī prices for horrible service standards. First and last time. I would say to not waste your time and just drive into town. At least you will get the service and food to match the prices. read more

Great place and reasonably priced dining at the beach with glimpse of the ocean. Not sure why the low 3 star rating. The cold beet soup was delicious for the balmy weather in Kailua. The locally named Lanikai salad was great with a touch of lychees which was a pleasant surprise and it had a good mix of fruit and vegetables. read more

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