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    Goen Dining + Bar

    4.0 (546 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Kathryn R.

    My first visit to GOEN Dining + Bar couldn't have been a better introduction. I attended their one-night-only winemaker dinner featuring Tadeo Borchardt. Each pairing was thoughtfully curated and made the entree taste amazing. Tadeo took his time to speak with each table individually and even provide his contact information. Between the wine, food, service and vibe the restaurant had I enjoyed the evening so much. We got to catch the tail end of happy hour as well and try the coffee martini and it's one of the best I've ever had. I will definitely be back!

    Halo halo
    Hailley O.

    We came here for a family birthday dinner, and having a personalized menu added a nice touch! We started with a variety of appetizers, including the farm house salad and ahi tataki, and also tried a few items from their happy hour menu like the burrata and garlic fries. Everything was great--very fresh and light, especially the salad and burrata. For my entrée, I ordered the misoyaki butterfish, and it was fantastic! The portion was generous, served with soba noodles and plenty of fresh veggies, making it a a refreshing dish. I also tried some of my boyfriend's braised beef short rib, which was delicious--super tender, and the creamy polenta was cheesy and full of flavor. For dessert, we had halo halo, which was such a fun and tasty treat! It was a strawberry mango shave ice with a variety of toppings and textures. We had a large party, and the service was very accommodating. They checked on us often and made sure everything was running smoothly. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and had a wonderful dinner here!

    Kevin V.

    Chef Roy Yamahuchi has a winner with this pan-Asian/American restaurant. Its amazing, especially for a nice date in the downtown Kailua area of Oahu, though a little pricey (but worth it). From the spicy edamame appetizer to their filet minon steak, sushi, pasta, or fresh fish main courses like the butterfish and sea bass to name a few things I tried. The presentation is beautiful and the cocktails are creative and fun!! This is a hip place to go. They even have live music certain days of the week. I love going back to where I was born and the Kailua neighborhood where I grew up and visit this restaurant, which I just did for a second time cause it was so special the first time I visited Goen back in 2021.

    Truffle Gnocchi with chicken - Lunch

    Our group ordered the Truffle Gnocchi with Chicken and the Ahi Tataki and both dishes were really really good! Even the basket of French fries were the perfect cut and crisp. Highly recommend both dishes. The Truffle Gnocchi is listed with Garlic Shrimp but we were able to get it with chicken for the one who didnt eat seafood. That was very helpful. The Ahi Tataki was plenty to eat, surprisingly. Has a wonderful flavor and slight spicy kick! Delicious!

    White Sangria
    Kimberly D.

    Visited Goen to meet a friend and had a great experience. The space is open, big, and really inviting. A nice place to hang out and catch up. We ordered the beef with mashed potatoes, some sushi, and the fish and chips. Everything tasted good and came out nicely prepared. We also had a few drinks, and the overall vibe was relaxed and comfortable. There's parking available, and we didn't have to wait for a table, which made it even better. Solid spot for a casual meal, drinks, and good conversation. Would return.

    Tricia M.

    Service was 5, food 5 music 5 We just made it in time for happy hour . Had the brussel sprouts, fries, California roll, and a delicious cheese with pesto and focaccia. The dessert was awesome also!

    Fry basket
    Jess W.

    Usually, this restaurant is so good and consistent. But my last visit a few months ago was a little disappointing. Service was great as usual. But the food wasn't as good as it used to be. The burrata was pretty hard all the way through. The stracciatella wasn't as creamy or prominent as it used to be. It was also kind of tasteless. The Brussels and cauliflower were a little over done and kind of salty. The fry basket was good as usual, though. And the drinks were fine. we also enjoyed our beet salad. hopefully next visit, everything will be back to its usual amazing quality

    Basque Cheesecake to go
    Kathy U.

    Dinner on Valentines Day. We arrived early and had to wait a few minutes for our table to be readied. (Guests on the table were not quite finished with their dessert and table had to be cleaned.) Not much seating outside to wait. It's a large restaurant with an outdoor bar area, dining area, even an upstairs dining area. Service is very good. Hostess was very polite and friendly. Server Jason (?) was very polite and efficient. Goen serves chilled water, which is what I prefer over water with ice. They leave a flask on the table so you can refill your glass at your convenience. A complimentary seasoned edamame appetizer is provided. Drinks are great. I had a lychee martini, vodka, lychee sake, and a lychee presented in a nice martini glass. Hubby had Jamison's and they ask if you want a big ice or regular. We had eaten a Valentine's lunch so we weren't hungry enough to have anything but a main course, but besides the regular menu they had a fixe prix special valentines menu. (Sorry forgot to take a photo). Except for the Amuse Bouche you could order the other items Ala carte, something new for me and I thought it was a great idea. Food came out quickly - Hubby had the braised short rib, so so tender and flavorful served atop polenta and kale. The polenta was delicious and the kale was cooked enough to be reasonably tender. I had the Gnocchi with garlic shrimp, covered with fontina cheese and sprinkled with bacon. There were three large shrimp cooked to perfection smothered in fontina. Shrimp had just enough flavor that the fontina complimented it. The plentiful gnocchi was tender and tasty with garlic, fontina, bacon. Only complaint, platters the food was served in weren't heated so the food cooled off quickly. We were too full for dessert but I ordered a basque cheesecake to go, I never pass up on a basque and I knew it would hold up well. Ate it after a walk and it was one of the best I've had. Not too burnt but just enough to give that distinctive flavor. Texture of the cheesecake was perfect, fruit / whipped whipped cream garnish complimented the cheesecake well. Worth visiting this Roy Yamaguchi restaurant.

    Japanese spaghetti
    Christian C.

    Convenient nice-casual spot in the town center in Kailua. I came with one other person at the tail end of happy hour. The happy hour menu is limited but we got the capture and garlic parm fries to share. Both were good. For our mains we got the mushroom Japanese spaghetti and the miso butter fish. The spaghetti was rich and flavorful. The miso butter fish was cooked perfectly but honestly everything the dish came with was distracting and didn't pair well with the fish. Service was attentive and friendly, and they even had live music.

    Mango Sorbet
    Tony N.

    Dined here on Christmas Day with a reservation, and despite the restaurant being completely packed (understandable for the holiday), everything went smoothly and felt genuinely festive. The ambiance was spot-on for the holiday--soft Christmas music playing in the background created that warm, joyful vibe without being overpowering. The open floor plan is really inviting: spacious, bright, and easy to move around, which made the full house feel lively rather than cramped. It's a great layout that lets you feel the energy of the room while still having an intimate table experience. We arrived right on time, were warmly greeted at the hostess stand, and only waited about 5 minutes to be seated--apparently the previous party was still finishing up at our table. No big deal at all. Every single staff member we encountered was friendly, upbeat, and made a point to wish us a Merry Christmas. It really added to the holiday spirit. Service was well-paced: our appetizers arrived together, and the mains came about 15 minutes later--perfect timing. Food highlights: - **Caesar salad**: Fresh, crisp romaine and a delicious, well-balanced dressing. Exactly what you want in a Caesar. - **Brussels sprouts & cauliflower appetizer**: Outstanding. Perfectly roasted, great seasoning, and super tasty--easily one of the best veggie apps I've had. - **Braised short rib**: Tender doesn't even begin to describe it--the meat literally fell apart with a fork. I ordered it over mashed potatoes (instead of the polenta option) and highly recommend that swap; the creamy potatoes were the ideal pairing. - **Mango sorbet** for dessert: Light, refreshing, and exactly as advertised--bright mango flavor. Paired it with a black coffee, and I was pleasantly surprised by how excellent the coffee was. Rich, smooth, no bitterness--some of the best restaurant coffee I've had in a while. Overall, a wonderful Christmas dinner experience. The team clearly put in extra effort on a busy holiday, and it showed. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you're looking for a place that's open and delivers on Christmas Day. We'll definitely be back!

    Zachary F.

    one word service service service !!! they are constantly filling our water , asking how the food is, very attentive and it makes you feel like you're their priority. we went during happy hour on friday 15 minutes before it was done (happy hour ends at 5:30) we like to sit inside its next to the nice staircase. the food was good, cali bites had good flavor but not too much filling. i would have liked a little more especially for $10/plate when there's only 4 pieces per plate, but none the less it was good. we'll return. especially for the ambiance of the staircase

    My cold chicken=(
    Dani P.

    I had high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the expectations. The ambiance wasn't anything special and the service was okay -- nothing special, but not terrible either. However, the real letdown was the food. The portions were noticeably small, especially considering the high prices. I wouldn't mind paying more for great quality and good service, but sadly that wasn't the case here. My dish arrived cold, and while the waiter did replace it, there was no apology or offer to make up for the inconvenience -- not even a complimentary dessert or discount. I still ended up paying full price for a subpar experience. Overall, it felt like the restaurant is more focused on appearances than on genuinely satisfying its customers. ONE and DONE.

    California dragon roll
    Lucy N.

    Wow fresh so fresh. I don't eat fish but I enjoy sushi. And normally I don't eat sashimi but I went for it! We also had the California Dragon Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll. This is my friend's favorite spot so of course they took me. I loved it all! The s'more was next level good so save room for dessert! Service was excellent- super nice servers. Food 5 stars! We ate outside & it was such a great night for it. 5 stars & I want to come back! My 1st trip & it won't be my last.

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    Our go to spot for happy hour and quick date nights. Spicy tuna roll is ammmmazing and the lychee martini! Expect to be hooked!

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    What time is Happy Hour?

    HH is daily from 4pm - 5:30pm, with the exception of holidays and special events. You can find all the information on their website https://www.royyamaguchi.com/goen-kailua

    Are there any low or no ABV beverages?

    They do offer "mocktails", and non-alchoholic versions of their cocktails. You just need to ask one of their bartenders or staff.

    Is it dog friendly outside?

    Yes!

    Do you have any gluten free options?

    They have quite a few options and will walk you through it. I had the butterfish, Branzino, Brussel sprouts, and eggplant. Everything was great!

    When is happy hour?

    3:30-6 pm

    How is Goen for gluten free customers?

    I went with someone who is gluten free and she was able to find things to eat. I know for sure she had the Crab salad.

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