Waikiki at full tilt is a marvellous assault on the senses. The sun is blazing, the pavement is…read moreheaving, and everyone within a five-block radius appears to be chasing either a cold beer or a small personal revelation. Maui Brewing Co. is an excellent place to pursue the former, and Blake Bell is the server you hope to find when you get there. Blake has that elusive gift of making hospitality look effortless. He brings warmth and good humour to the table without performing a one-man show beside it. He pays attention, keeps things moving, and seems to understand that the best service gives you room to enjoy the people you came with. In a busy Waikiki restaurant, that is no small feat. There is an art to knowing when to check in and when to let a pint and a conversation do their work. Blake has it down. He gives the place a human centre amid the glorious holiday commotion. You can come in looking for a drink and leave remembering the person who looked after you. Maui Brewing Co. has the setting and the beer, but people like Blake are what make a place worth returning to. An absolute star. Tip him well. As my grandfather would say, "I'd give him a raise myself, but apparently I don't own the place."

Got sat very quickly on a busy night and our server Blake made us feel so welcome and told us about…read moresome of his favorite dishes, it's a great time with great food, the ambiance was nice as it wasn't too loud even with the restaurant being so busy, would definitely recommend checking out!

Love this spot. Local dive bar in the Heart of Waikiki. Great beer selection good pours from the…read morebartenders. Its a come as you are no frills place. Dont go expecting princess treatment cause they dont serve those there more like Pirates aarrrrggg. Ill always go there. Cheers big ears.

Honolulu Tavern is a classic old-school Waikiki dive bar. It's frequented mostly by locals and…read moreoffers much more reasonable drink prices than most spots in the area. The place isn't fancy -- just a couple of fans trying to move the air -- but it has a relaxed, no-frills vibe that's refreshing after walking around Waikiki. Good spot if you're looking for affordable drinks and a laid-back local atmosphere rather than a polished tourist bar. Imee, is my favorite bartender. She'll take great care of you and keep you laughing!

Great vibe, friendly service, and good beer! I was visiting Waikiki and, of course, needed to stop…read moresomewhere for a brew and some food. I stopped by Waikiki Brewing Company and had a great experience. I grabbed a Loco Moco and an IPA, and both hit the spot. I sat at the bar and received great service, which made the whole lunch even better. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and it was a great place to take a break and enjoy a beer and a meal. I saw they offered brunch and had some non-beer drinks, which also sounded good. Definitely would recommend Waikiki Brewing Company if you're visiting the area!

The food could have been better! I described the food as burnt the staff used the word "charred!"!…read more I have asked for the unappetizing food to be removed and taken off my tab. My friend found a burnt wing at the bottom of her order! Suggestion: Ask the customer how they like their wings cooked. Not everyone likes burnt/charred meats! They removed the food from my tab! The glass of water was free.

Walking through the South Shore Market and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled across Off the…read moreWall and there was quite a crowd so we asked how long the wait would be. No wait for our party of 2, and we were sat immediately at a high top communal style table. It is a bar type establishment, with pour your own beers and wines on the wall. Not super noisy, but everyone was having their conversations and having a great time. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, and food walking past us looked amazing! The only difference to this establishment was instead of a server taking our order, we were instructed to go to the front podium to place the order when we were ready. We opted for the Fried Calamari with Cilantro Lime Aioli to start, and ordered the Chop Salad with Tofu and the Verde Bowl. The food came out so quickly, and we were actually surprised with the portion sizes for all the dishes. We were able to share the salad and bowl and still had enough to pack a take out box. Everything was delicious! I'm sure it can get busy on the weekends, but overall seems like a nice place to chill with good food, good drinks and good conversation. Wish we had more time to hang out!

The good? Chop Salad was tasty but we had asked for the bacon to be on the side, and it wasn't…read more When I pointed it out to the host he pointed to the chicken pieces (which were on the rubbery side). Had sliced avocado and seeds, but mostly greens. The Grilled Cheese was mostly pork adobo and very little cheese. The adobo was on the salty side and didn't have the tangy adobo flavor, sadly. The bread was nicely buttered and crispy, though. Giant steak fries came with it and they were tasty. We both wanted to like this place but it seemed like only one guy was working the floor and the check-in/payment (don't like having to pay a tip in advance if service hasn't been provided yet) and serving the food. It looked like only one person was in the kitchen, too. It wasn't busy so we didn't have to wait long to be served. A plus.

A great place to hang out with friends after a long day of work. The drinks come out quick and I've…read moreenjoyed the several of their beer options that I've tried. I would recommend the Li Hing Pop seltzer if you're looking for something sweet. Their fries have a really good seasoning, and they have pizza rolls that come in a pitcher which was fun. I participated in their bar trivia one night and had a blast.

This was a smaller location than I've been to before and parking was a bit tricky just due to its…read morelocation. Otherwise, I had a blast. I appreciated the smaller cozier atmosphere since we stopped in off hours to catch up with family. The service was still great and the food was delicious. I do feel like they had fewer of their beers than other locations but was still able to get what I wanted.

Hana Koa Brewing is definitely worth the drive or bike ride because it's not in Waikiki, but the…read moretrip is absolutely worth it if you're looking for something a little different from the traditional beers you can get anywhere. The space has a more upscale feel, with a really nice vibe inside and plenty of tables. They have a great selection beyond their own beer, including cocktails, wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and guest taps. I especially loved that they offered smaller beer pours, which let me try several different beers without committing to a full pour of each. I was there for the beer, and I definitely wasn't disappointed! I was also really impressed by the food menu. They had lunch specials that sounded fantastic, and they even offer a brunch menu with special brunch cocktails. I wasn't hungry enough to try the food this time, but it definitely gives me a reason to come back. Great beer, a beautiful space, and lots of options for everyone. Definitely recommend adding Hana Koa to your Oahu brewery list!

More like 3.5 stars...here's why…read more Attentive, friendly service the moment you step inside. Too many IPAs. If you prefer something else, the lager-type offering tastes basic. An afterthought at best, which is why we usually go elsewhere. Parking lot for convenience, but ONLY if you don't come at peak hours. Otherwise, it's a shit show. Why bad beer and iffy parking can be tolerated. Possibly the best fish and chips I've had on island and beyond. You get a generous, flaky filet fried in a crispy, golden beer batter with the proper proportion of fish to coating. It's paired with seasoned french fries that come hot and fresh. But. The rest of the menu is hit or miss. The burger was underwhelming. The grilled chicken sandwich arrived dry even though it was thigh meat. Some serious quality issues if that gets out of the kitchen. The list goes on. Honestly, I come back for the fish. And that's about it.

Awesome experience today at the Skybox happy hour. Best happy hour in Honolulu. Try the jalapeno…read moreinfused tequila margarita. Piper was an excellent server.

Our soccer team from out of town came to Skybox three nights during our trip. Steven, Chef, and…read moretheir team were amazing to work with. The service, food, and atmosphere were fantastic. They took great care of us and we are so grateful!!

We walked in at about 5pm and sat at the bar. Brewd has a patio seating, high tops near the…read moreentrance, booths along the inside perimeter and a nice counter top bar through out. There were a few people enjoying drinks and food, and while it is a smaller space, it didnt feel crowded at this time. The bartender was very nice and got our drink orders right away. Anytime I see an espresso martini on the menu, best bet I'm going to order it. And I'm so glad I did! I mentioned the hints of cinnamon and the bartender validated me saying the cold brew is infused with cinnamon sticks. 10/10 reccomend!

Located in Kaimuki on Waialae Avenue, Brew'd is a restaurant/pub spot. There is some parking around…read moreon the street and in a back parking lot. Not sure if it costs money to park in the lot. The place itself has seating inside and outside. We sat outside, and it was a nice evening. The place was not loud and the service was quick. The people working were very sweet! The place felt casual with wood tables and decorations. We decided to order a burger and macaroni. Both came out pretty quickly. The burger and the fries were yummy! The fries were pretty big and were good on their own. The burger was tasty and tasted like it had just the right amount of salt. The macaroni was also very good, with a decent amount in the bowl. We look forward to coming back and trying some other food items!

Enjoyed the ambiance, almost bought a few items but had no room left in my suitcase…read more Great happy hour specials on drinks. Acai bowl was fresh and topped with some of the best tasting honey I have ever eaten. Service was excellent, we asked to put a college football game and it felt like we were inside the stadium with a giant screen and sound. I recommend and will return.

I used to love the gallery, but this new version called secret spot is an absolute trash hole. I…read morecannot stress this enough: every person who works here is rude AF with a bad attitude. They legitimately hate their customers. I wish I could describe the vile behavior of these kooks. Everytime I come here I leave more disappointed. Plus overpriced bad drinks and a terrible layout for listening to music. Don't bother.

It has been a while since my last visit to Waikiki, and boy did I really enjoy my visit back there…read moreagain. So my friend's birthday passed last week and this was an opportunity to find a place to enjoy going to, and that led me to Yard House. Coming into this review, I had limited expectations because I was unsure of what my first-time experience was going to look like. Sure enough, they get two thumbs-up from me. I decided to eat on the lighter side today, and ordered their Poke Nachos appetizer. From what I got in terms of presentation, it looked so inviting to dig into. I like the fact you can enjoy mixing and matching bites as you're eating the Nachos. The freshness of the fish, the spicy chiles, and the bites of nori, and the sauce all work really well. I really enjoyed them very much. Maybe next time, I'll try the BLT or one of the burgers (without cheese) on my next visit.

My husband and I stopped in here for a quick drink…read more We sat at the bar. While jt was pretty crowded, the service was fine. Quick. Attentive. Take note, it's a full service bar. Want to eat dinner? No problem. Just drinks...totally fine with them. We've been to other Yard House locations so we knew what to expect. Nothing really stood out...to be honest, except... The area of the bar where we sat smelled like WD-40, yes, the magical spray that can fix almost anything. It was such a turnoff...bleh!