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    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    4.1 (358 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Upscale
    Good for groups

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    Cody L.

    Earls is one of those spots you go to more for the vibe then the food. The ambiance is super lively, and it strikes a balance between beachy and modern, almost club-like. It feels like the kind of place you can dress up a little, grab drinks, and just enjoy the energy of the night. Service was also really impeccable - attentive and very friendly. Seared Ahi Tuna: 8/10 - Tuna was very high quality and the sauce was really flavourful. Super unique twist on a carpaccio. Crispy Tuna Rice: 5/10 - Quality and Flavour was there but the portion of Tuna was really small. Rice wasn't that crispy either. Steak: 3/10 - Don't recall which steak I got but this was a big letdown. I almost never send dishes back but I did in this case. Ordered the steak medium rare but it came out well done. Not a huge deal but the quality of the meat just wasn't there. Fries were pretty bland as well and the salad was a letdown. Truffle Tortellini: 8/10 - Truffle flavourful really came through and was well balanced by all the other elements on the dish. Pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was rich, and there was a good amount of veggies sprinkled in. Honestly, my favourite dish of the night was actually the clase Azul cocktail. Super stiff but well-balanced and smooth. All-in-all, even though some dishes missed the mark, ill definitely come back just for the atmosphere and drinks and maybe to try more of the appetizers.

    Ricarta C.

    Upscale vibes with great drinks , delicious food and a top model staff ! The ambiance is moderne and sexy with beautiful wood trim around. Escalator and steps entrance take you to second floor where you can enjoy the bar or dining area. Good service as every employee looks like they stepped off a surfing of modeling runway lol! I give this a 100/10

    Crispy Rice Ahi Sushi
    Erica H.

    Yes! Delicious! Great Ambiance! Friendly Service! Located in Waikiki across fro Mui Mui, near H&M, kitty corner from Gucci... you can park at International Market Place (I did not, I parked on the next corner in a garage I had never been in and was lost, but it all worked out...) and take the stairs, escalator, or elevator up to the 2nd floor. A great big area with a nice presentation, massive bar, great touches., to greet you upon entering. Great Korean style food options with awesome flavors mixed in with some random other options. All delicious. Seating is spaced far enough away for privacy. Dress code is upscale however, it is Waikiki so you get a little bit of everything. I even saw two women come in with bathing suits. WET BATHING SUITS !! I will still return and recommend.

    Fish Taco
    Wakaba S.

    Came here for happy hour after seeing all the great reviews, and it didn't disappoint. I came with a friend and made a reservation for the lounge since happy hour seating is limited to the bar or lounge--definitely recommend doing this because it gets busy. Even with the crowd, service was fast and our server was attentive. Ordered margaritas and really enjoyed them. I usually don't like the strong triple sec taste, but these were smooth and well balanced. I made mine a double and it was perfect. For food, I had the Petite Steak Frites and a Fish Taco. The steak was lean but cooked perfectly medium rare, just how I asked. The fish taco had great flavor and tasty garnishes. Both dishes were solid. Overall, a great experience and a fun time. This place is popular for a reason--make a reservation if you plan to come during happy hour.

    complimentary bubbly
    Diana K.

    I've only gone here in the evening and for halley hour but brunch here is SUCH a move, they even have brunch happy hour! Got the eggs benedict, breakfast plate, and shakshouka. They all were delicious with great portions. They're also great with food allergies Per usual Earl's was vibey, beautiful, tasty, and had great service! Don't sleep on brunch.

    Chips and salsa
    Melanie M.

    I made a reservation for a Sunday night during happy hour. I'm glad I read the reviews before about letting them know you're there for happy hour. It's only in a specific part of the restaurant. We were given complimentary chips and salsa that I think is only given during happy hour. The chips were a little too salty. My mom and I shared the delicious truffle fries. I had a double guava crush cocktail for $10 (I think $1.50 extra for the double). I got the crispy rice sushi and my mom got 2 fish tacos. Everything was delicious! Happy hour prices are good. Service was great!

    Jenny Y.

    We were a little hesitant to try this place at first because the photos people posted of the food didn't really grab our attention, but I'm glad we ended up dining here. My friends and I ordered a variety of plates to share, and surprisingly, we enjoyed everything we tried. My favorites were definitely the guacamole and elote dip and the pork chop. The dip was a great appetizer to snack on, and the pork chop was flavorful and not dry at all. We also ordered Midori sours, but they didn't come with cocktail cherries, so we asked for some. They ended up bringing us cherries that had been soaked in alcohol, which we weren't impressed with. The fans inside were extremely strong, though. It got pretty cold, and the air was even drying out my friend's contact lenses. I understand it would probably get warm without them, but lowering the fan speed a bit would've been nice. This place gets very busy, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

    Crispy sushi rice with tuna
    Lauren G.

    We were seated right where I hoped - near the windows, airy and bright. The live music seemed a little too loud. Crispy rice sushi had a nice texture, though I thought it could've used something to punch up the flavor a bit. Truffle fries came with a creamy aioli for dipping. Happy hour will give you a slight break on the prices.

    Marina C.

    We were there for one thing: drinks! I had the white sangria, and a glass of wine. Drinks were delicious and the ambiance was relaxed, fun, and also not too loud. The service people were young and fun and were very talkative. I will say, expect to spend some money here. For 4 drinks total and tip it was almost $100 for both of us!

    Corn salsa and chips
    Kent V.

    Came here with a group of 11 during the week for happy dinner and drinks. The restaurant was beautiful, service was great and the cocktails and food were delicious. For drinks their guava crush (vodka) was delicious but didn't taste strong. This was one of their cocktails for half the price during HH. To order we ordered a variety of dishes. Fish tacos, steak fritte, seafood platter, shrimp and chicken dumplings, corn salsa and chips, birria tacos, etc. I had the steak fritte and for $17 it was a delicious. Meat was cooked perfectly. It was only 4oz but tasted so good with their truffle french fries. Highly recommend this dish. For desserts, we split a few of their items. We had the chocolate lava cake, hot, sticky pudding cake in the coconut cream pie. The coconut cream pie was my favorite. Overall it was a great dining experience. Was happy they could accommodate a group this large. They even brought out a birthday dessert for the birthday guy. Highly recommend coming for HH!

    Spicy calabrian pasta
    Katy A.

    Now open in the old CPK location, Earl's Kitchen and Grill in Waikiki is made for tourists. Tropical decor. No parking. Open air with no air conditioning. Ceiling fans were on high but on a humid day it's a bit uncomfortable. Escalator wasn't working. Server did not ask about allergies but other than that service was great and quick. I'm sure people with allergies will speak up when ordering. Place was buzzing on Saturday night. We had reservations but many walk-ins lined the sidewalk. Food was delicious and nicely presented. You can find something fairly priced on the menu. Fair vegan options. Broad spectrum of food but no clear theme.

    lychee martini and guava margarita
    Amy L.

    walked over on a friday night and the place was super busy! we got lucky and found a spot at their bar and just sat and enjoyed some drinks. service was nice and attentive despite how busy they were, and drinks were strong and delicious! the establishment is dimly lit so definitely a more intimate ambiance to it but had tvs for a more casual/fun atmosphere as well. would love to come back to try their food, seemed a little pricey just taking a glance at the menu however.

    Oysters on Half Shell
    Mike G.

    How'd I End Up Here? Walking Kalākaua it is inevitable to be drawn in. I'd walked past and it took only 4 days till I could stand it no more. Day 5 I told my wife "I'm taking you to Earls." She replied, "what's Earls?" I said, "I don't know, I've just walked by it every day since last Thursday, so we're about to go and find out" We made no reservation, walked faithfully from our hotel. We were greeted by two young ladies at ground level, we said "2 for the bar." After a tap on her screen and viewing the que. "20 minute wait for a table of two." She said. We accepted table wait list but also rolled the dice at walking the bar in search of a couple vacant seats. Ambiance? 5/5 The dining area is massive. Every seat in every section of the restaurant was occupied, scores of middle aged folks along with an abundance of young 20 something year olds. It's hip, it's classy. It's a very nice decor. Romantic or a night out with friends. You can see it all happen within those walls. On this fine Tuesday evening, luck was on our side. I found two at the bar. Within minutes of seating we were greeted by Colin. This is where the best part of the experience at Earls began. The Service: 5/5 His disposition welcoming, knowledgeable, accommodating and confident around the bar and in helping us navigate the menu. Was it his experience in working the F&B industry or was it a reflection of the training? Probing questions and our answers, his active listening and suggestions lead us to have a satisfying range of cocktails. As for the kitchen, his recommendations gave us a preview of what Earls does best(Oysters) and is aspiring to achieve(fusion of local) in its first location in paradise. The Oysters: 5/5 Stars - Absolutely addictive. Similar to Kumamoto Oysters in size, these Merasheen Bay Oysters are crisp and clean. Price High at $6 per. Szechuan Shrimp & Pork Dumplings: 5/5 Stars - Excellent balance of flavor, a touch of crunch and heat from the chili oil. Shareable 2 to 4 people. Price is fair. Ahi Crispy Rice: 3/5 stars - Ahi is nice tasting. Rice is a nice texture. Still it lacks some originality. Good but I'd prefer to try another item on my next visit. Chips & Salsa: 3/5 Stars - This was offered to us complimentary. Texture of the in house chip itself lands at a 4/5. The Salsa is too close to a generic Pace Picante store bought salsa landing at 2/5 stars Overall, Earls has selected a prime location on Waikīkī. What they have built certainly feels like a strong contender to be amongst the top 10 "must try" modern restaurants list for tourists. I personally feel the potential of something more, something special however I've yet to experience it on this first visit to Earls. Till next time!

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    Jonah was our bartender and knocked it out of the park. Super knowledgeable and helped us out with the menu. 10/10 would come back

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    What hours are Happy Hour?

    Aloha , Happy Hour at Earls kitchen + Bar is at 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily with live music as well . Aloha and mahalo

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    Ross dress for less parking lot is right there. Buy anything at Ross over $1 and get validated and get 2 hours parking free then it's like $3 an hour after that. Earl's is just a few steps away next door through the Dukes marketplace. Easy and we go… Read more

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    1.6 miAla Moana

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    4.8(71 reviews)
    0.2 miWaikiki
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