This place was fantastic. Staff was super friendly and nice…read more Was super excited to see so many spectacular bruise on top but then also bottles. They had so many bottles it was unheard of. I didn't even get a photo of them all there's a whole shelf that I missed with stuff that wasn't cold and custom boxes. Place was extremely clean well kept and organized. It was definitely nice that they had an outdoor area as well as an indoor area with the bar. Plenty of seating bring your friends. Was happy to sit with the manager and the bartender and chat! Place was great. We would absolutely come back again next time we are in the area.

My buddy and I stopped by here specifically to get their smash burgers, but unfortunately, the…read moregriddle was down, so no entrée items on the right side of the menu (sandwiches, burgers, sausages) were available. Our server informed us that it had been off and on for the past week, but went down since Friday. Not good for only being open for a year. They only had appetizers and salads, along with their bar, which offers a wide range of beers and wine by the glass, along with cocktails. Since we were technically "working", that had to wait for another time. Our server, Erin, was so nice and apologetic, even tho it wasn't her fault. For obvious reasons it was fairly slow, for a normal Sunday lunch crowd. Since we were pressed for time, we ended up just ordering a couple of appetizers; the sausage bites and chicken. They were both tempura style battered, and served with sauce or mustard on the side. The sausage had a slight spice to it, which was nice, and it was served piping hot pot of the fryer. A fork would've been nice, but they were small enough to eat by hand, but be careful, because they're pretty tough to bite thru. The chicken bites were smaller and easier to handle, although they were a bit dry, so the ranch furikake dipping sauce helped. We were out within 20 minutes, so very fast, and I'm hoping the griddle gets repaired soon, so I can try their burgers.

Located inside of Foodland at Ka Makana Ali'i…read more This restaurant is really delicious - a must try. Often not something you may consider, but they have all of the freshest ingredients, from a top quality grocery store! Great service, Chuck Chuck was amazing. Others stopped by the table as well, to ensure waters were filled and to just show aloha. Check out the delicious photos!

What a surprise and absolute treat to have lunch at Mahi Ai Table inside Foodland Farms. I wasn't…read moreexpecting much when I walked in, but wow--this place delivered. I started with the Beef Luau, and omg. A steaming bowl of tender luau leaves with little "trinket-sized" bites of beef, rich and flavorful. And yes, I had to order a side of rice--because you just gotta have rice with this kind of dish. Then came the real dilemma: Fish & Chips or the Wagyu Short Rib Loco Moco. The only logical solution? ORDER BOTH. No regrets. Every bite was worth it. A huge shoutout to Chuck--one of the most knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely kind people I've met in this business. You can tell he loves what he does, and it shows in the service and the vibe he creates. And Al, who I believe is the manager--what a fun guy. For someone who hasn't been here long, he runs a tight ship. The staff is happy, helpful, and works together like a well-oiled machine. The energy in this place is just good. They've even got live music at 5pm and a solid pupu menu. This is way more than a one‑stop shop. I'll definitely be back to try more--especially the dessert menu. Ooh man. Thank you, Chuck, for an awesome lunch experience. And Al--keep up the great work. Marie

Food is great! Service is excellent. The ambiance of the place is lovely, especially if you can…read moresnag a seat on the outdoor lanai. It's cozy and gives you that Waikiki vibe

They loaded me up on our sandwiches. I ordered a BALT (bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes) on…read moresourdough with sweet potato fries. The side truffle dipping sauce was wonderful. They must've put a whole avocado in there! It was luscious, creamy, and crunchy texture. My friends ordered a wagyu burger with fries...pretty healthy. And the other ordered a Turkey avocado on dark rye with a chili aioli and side sweet potato fries. Servers were excellent and friendly. If you need or missing something, they were expeditious. The place is well lighted, friendly atmosphere, and display well. Not noisy...just right to have a discussion. They have a selection of wine too!!! Come on down! Ciao!

When staying at the hotels nearby you will often hear about the monkeypod. The menu here looked…read morebetter to me and I am glad we tried it. We actually were here twice within a week. Ask what the special is for the day since it's not always posted. Each time we were there the place was only about half full which is a shame since service was excellent and staff was so pleasant and attentive. Everything is open so you get the nice breeze and it's a relaxing vibe. Pricing I though was great for the Island and as with most places the portions were huge and both times we had to leave with a box.

What's the best part about going to a bar/restaurant?…read more The company of course! But if you're lucky enough to get deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious bar food at happy hour prices, & great service from an attentive staff, BOOM! Easy "5 star" rating on Yelp! One of my childhood friends came home to da 808, so we decided to do a small get together at 808 Craft House, as the the bar/restaurant was close to the Aulani Hotel (where my friend was staying). The restaurant has an open air, causal atmosphere, with several TV's for sports events. I didn't look at the menu as I was too busy chatting away & catching up, but my friend did the ordering & got several plates of Frrrrrrried Chicken wings, pizzas, & onion rings. Of course at "808 Craft House" they are known for their craft beers, so many glasses of beers were ordered that afternoon. Unfortunately for me, I no longer can partake in alcohol, but those beers sure looked refreshing. I was totally surprised about the parking situation for this strip mall. Why do I say this? Unfortunately at this strip mall, there is NO FREE parking at all (not the restaurant's fault). You have to use your smart phone & scan the QR code to pay for parking if you choose to visit any business on this strip mall property. I ended up paying $16.20 for 3 hours parking. That was the only bummer thing about visiting this strip mall.

@fortunefoodfinds: "MOUTH-watering! A 2 meat combo plate: "spicy" garlic furikake chicken + tender…read moren' juicy braised beef shortribs served with rice n' a side of egg macaroni salad along with chili peppah watah for dipping from BROKE DA MOUTH GRINDZ in Kapolei. When on da west side, this place can't be denied!" SERVICE: fully staffed n' accommodating, asked if the garlic furikake chicken could be half spicy (so my son could eat the chicken too) n' at first they said that would be a 3 item plate but then understood that I wasn't asking for more chicken n' were able to do in addition to the braised beef shortribs INTERIOR: good amount of seating, merch available for sale EXTERIOR: have shaded table seating WAIT TIME: ordered right away, 20 mins for food to come out PARKING: free lot in front with plenty of spaces OVERALL COMMENTS: A 2 meat combo plate can easily feed two people. The spicy garlic furikake chicken is crispy, saucy, n' brings the heat. Give a good amount of pieces. The braised shortribs are so juicy, tender, n' flavorful...a must order. To add even more flavor, the chili peppah watah makes everything next level with a slight kick n' tang. The egg Mac salad is a nice balance to the whole meal. If you're looking for somewhere to eat in Kapolei, this is it!

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile, so when my colleague suggested we go for lunch, I…read morewas excited! This restaurant is super casual, where you order at the counter. The food ordered shows up in plastic containers and every table has a huge bottle of Chili Watah... staff is friendly and quick. In terms of food I went for the Garlic Furikake Chicken with a side of Mac salad. The portions are enormous here, enough to cover a couple meals! Taste was great, especially when you add some of the Watah to it. I ate as much as I could, but probably ate only three quarters of the dish. Later in the evening I was still full, skipping dinner. It's a good spot to go in Kapolei for some Filipino-Hawaiian Grindz!

The food was OK but the staff have absolutely no personality, they are just doing the job without…read moreengagement. A restaurant needs to be more than just " next customer ". The food taste better even when the people working there have a heart invested in the whole cuisine. So your ghost land leaves me dry.

I've only tried their macarons (which are always great). This was a first for trying their food and…read morecoffee. I ordered a seasonal iced coffee with creme brûlée, it was just alright. I wouldn't order it again. The flavor wasn't what I was expecting it be. It definitely was more on the custard side. I got the pesto sandwich, which was perfectly grilled and ratio of ingredients were great. They were out of a bit of ingredients when we went, so it was unfortunate, but they tried to make recommendations based on what we originally wanted. We went during a slow time, so there were a lot of open tables and seats inside. The outside dining area is really pretty.

Kalapawai, what a cozy, country store name for a restaurant in Hawaii. It's my favorite place for…read morequick takeout coffee. I even tried their delicious Lilikoi bar today. Very light and delicious! It's a full service restaurant. They also have takeout area/store with sweet treats and some merch as people call it these days. I do have to try their entrees in their sit down area one day. They also have counter/ bar area that's open air. Free parking in front of the restaurant.

I've had lunch at Kalapawai Cafe & Deli before and always enjoyed it, so I decided to try breakfast…read moretoday. The service was good, the restaurant was clean, and the prices are definitely affordable. I ordered the avocado toast--flavor-wise, it was great and the toast itself was delicious. However, the star of the dish, the avocado, felt more like an afterthought. There was barely a smear on the toast, which was a bit disappointing. Overall, I still enjoyed my breakfast, but the lack of avocado brings it down for me. I'd give it a 3.5/5.

Just had my mom's surprise bday party here in their upstairs mezzanine area and it was amazing! I…read morebooked with Tessa and she was very helpful (and patient because I reply very slow lol). The booking was very straightforward, they don't charge a space rental fee as long as your party spends at least $1000 on food and drinks altogether. It doesn't have to be on one check, as long as it all adds up. We were able to decorate the area a bit for the party. Of course if you plan on partying here be wary of making too much of a mess or damaging things. Kiki then helped me preorder all the food for the party, and she also assisted with the surprise. Ashley was our server for the night and she did amazing! I was bothering her and Kiki and asking them questions all night and they were so nice and patient the entire time. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, it was as if they were family friends :) the speed of service was great too. I know we put the bartenders to WERK but the drinks still came out in such a timely manner. Finally, the food and drinks were BOMB. I've only been here a couple times before this, so I got to try a lot of items i haven't before at the party. Everyone was raving about the food! So many people who haven't been to DB grill before said they found their new spot. And if you like to drink, they have something for everyone. My grandma kept asking for more soju cocktails . The only thing I would warn about is that the AC is poppin upstairs, so bring a jacket. I would give 10 stars if I could. We love the DB grill crew!!!

**DB Grill was a mixed experience for a get-together with friends.**…read more The food was actually pretty good overall. We tried the wings and poke nachos, and both were solid. The portions were good, the prices were decent, and it's the type of menu that works well for sharing with a group. Service was okay. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. Parking was good, and the overall vibe was chill, though it did get a bit noisy. The biggest issue was the condition of the restaurant. The place felt pretty run down. The floors were very dirty, the seats were torn and patched with electrical tape, and the windows were so dirty that we actually thought the restaurant had shut down one day when we were walking by. The bathrooms were also pretty gross, even for a casual bar/restaurant. I wanted to like it more because the food itself was good, but the cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. They definitely need to do a better job maintaining the place. I'd probably only return if I heard they had cleaned up and refreshed the entire restaurant.

Food is great! Service was excellent but the ambiance needs some TLC. Duct tape holding the seats…read moretogether. No A/C either

Honestly love the late night door dash orders from here. The big back in me loves the mozzarella…read moreburger but of course only for once in a blue moon type of nights

First time at Five Guys and OMG -- this place lets you build your burger your way, and that's…read moreexactly how I like it. A "regular" burger comes with two good‑size patties, so already winning. I loaded mine with mayo, lettuce, mushrooms, and cheese -- yup, that's a real burger right there Fries taste like homemade, and trust me, the small is plenty. And of course, Coke products... it's the real thing. Definitely coming back for the Milk Shake. The cashier Mylin great help walked me through a first timer order lol gentleman in the black so so kind Marie

Solid 4 stars - Amazing burger, great service, but those fries…read more.. After a few years of steering clear of Five Guys due to the steep prices, my family finally gave the Kapolei location a try - and I've got to say, I was pleasantly surprised. The burger? Easily 5 stars. Hot, fresh, and loaded with flavor. If you're in the Ka Makana area and craving a solid burger, Five Guys beats nearby options like EARL, hands down! My whole family was happy with their meals, and that says a lot. The service? Also 5 stars. The cashier was super patient and helpful, even with our indecisiveness. Major shoutout there. Now, the fries... Eh, 3 stars at best. While you definitely get a generous portion (they famously overflow into the bag), the flavor just didn't hit. They use peanut oil, but to me, it tasted more like peanut shells... you know, that dry, woody flavor that reminds you why you're not supposed to eat them. At $9 for a large, I expected something special, not just greasy. The oil also soaked through the bottom and sides of the paper bag, so next time, I'll ask for a double bag if taking it to go. Note: The AC inside is no joke! It was like arctic level cold for me lol. If you're planning to dine in, you might want to bring a light jacket. In the end, the burger and experience were enough to win us back (at least occasionally). Just not sure I'll ever be able to justify the fries again. And I love fries!!! :(