We've been regular customers at Ground Level Lounge for some time. We usually order multiple…read morehookahs and bottles and make a point of tipping well because we've genuinely enjoyed the place in the past. Unfortunately, seating has become a recurring problem. On our most recent Friday visit, we were once again directed to the front area near the constantly ringing doorbell. This was the third or fourth time this has happened. We declined the noisy seating and left. As frequent guests who support the business consistently, it's disappointing to feel that our loyalty isn't recognized. Because of this repeated issue, we won't be returning. We hope the team can improve how regular customers are treated going forward.

Best hookah on island. I love coming here! They have all the flavors and you can BYB (Bring Your…read moreOwn Bottle). If you forget your bottle no worries it is a liquor store within a 5 min walk away. Just make sure to check the time. Sometimes it closes early. You can also pregame here before going out to party or stay here and party. There is no food but they will let you bring birthday cake. Plan to eat before or after. The hookah prices are affordable. It last a while so the relighting is not often. There is a small dance area in the front and tables. In the back is sections. The did have a DJ each time I went. Street parking is available. I highly recommend to uber here. The service has been fast every time I have been there whether packed or not.

Hookah lounge is a vibe. It has comfortable lounge seating enough for a big group. It's quite…read morepricey, but worth it for a chill night by yourself or friends.

We arrived on a Saturday at 6:30pm and it we arrived with ample parking in the paid parking lot…read moreright next to the structure. There were plenty of open seats when we arrived. The hookah welcomes BYOB and offers access to the menu from the bar next door Ling provided super star service from start to finish. She made sure to ID check us all as well as explain the menu and hookah prices. They offer an hourly rate with sub category rates for add ons . We got both the Northern lights and Double ds for the flavors which ling was happy to suggest base on our preferences. We also go the ice option for an additional $10 one time fee for the session The seating areas accommodate large and small parties and they create a chill ambiance with a playlist that boasts good music tastes. They provide tips for each guest and overall have good sanitation practices! Whether you need to get away by yourself or join some friends away from your typical Honolulu activities this is the spot for you! PS: they have games at the front counter which are complimentary feel free to use them but take care as they are shared between guests.

What a hidden gem! How did I not know about this place sooner?! Vibe was chill and casual…read more Being on vacation, it was so nice to find amazing Persian food right here in Honolulu. Everything was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The service was great, and the staff was super sweet and welcoming. We ordered the Gheymeh, Ghormeh Sabzi, beef & lamb kabob, and chicken jujeh kabob--and all I can say is... the plates were CLEAN! Every single thing was delicious. And I can't forget the salad and that dressing! So good! I will definitely be back whenever I'm in Honolulu. If you're looking for really good Persian/Middle Eastern food, Bar Koko is a MUST! Highly recommend.

Okay, I'll be honest and say I've never had Persian food before, so I don't really have anything to…read morecompare it to But overall, this place was pretty good and I'm glad I got to try something different! We ordered quite a bit: Hummus Garden: Hummus topped with olives. I'm not a huge olive person, so I do wonder if I would've liked one of the other hummus options better. I've had mezze platters at places like Istanbul, and I think I prefer that style of hummus. Kashk-e Bademjan: This was the eggplant dip and surprisingly, I liked it! I'm definitely not an eggplant girlie, but it was warm, comforting, and had a really homey feel to it. Royal Koobideh Kabob: The beef and lamb were tasty, but a little too salty for me. I definitely needed the rice with it. The meat was thicker and really soft. I think I might prefer gyro meat, but that could also just be because it's what I'm more used to. Vaziry Duo Kabob: Since we already got the Royal Koobideh, we kind of wished this came with two chicken kabobs instead The chicken was good, but nothing particularly stood out to me about this dish. Braised Lamb Shank: This was nice to try, but honestly I almost forgot to include it in this review, which probably says something I was hoping it would stand out a little more, but it just wasn't as memorable as I expected. It wasn't bad by any means, and I'd order it again, but it's not something I left craving. Eggplant Stew: Once again, I'm not an eggplant person, but this was unique! It was warm with little pieces of beef, and I actually kind of liked it. For drinks, we tried three: The Golden Hour: Easily my favorite of the three. It had a honey-like flavor that I enjoyed. Sekanjabin Twist: This had cucumber and was a little sweeter and refreshing. It was good, but I still preferred the Golden Hour. Doogh: Okay, this was an experience It reminded us of tzatziki sauce in drink form. Very salty and definitely not something we were used to. We couldn't finish it. Overall, I wasn't completely sold on the drinks and probably wouldn't order them again, but if I did, I'd get the Golden Hour. Atmosphere and service: It's a cute, smaller restaurant and it was pretty busy when we went. It seemed like they might have been short staffed that day, but our waitress was really sweet and did her best, so no complaints there. Overall, I'm really glad I tried Persian food! There wasn't necessarily anything I left craving afterward, so I'm not sure this will become part of my regular restaurant rotation, but it was a fun experience and I'm happy I went.

The best mai tai ever! Gabriella was friendly, fast and made a great drink. Super fun and great…read moreenergy!

I was looking for a casual bar to grab some drink and found this place in the food hall. Bartender…read morerecommended their tipsy mai tai and decided to go with it. Presentation was nice but it was a little light on the alcohol and a lot of ice. Overall I was ok to have some drinks and hang out.

Food was great, atmosphere was fantastic, music was the perfect volume and mix- a JARROD made the…read moreentire experience extraordinary. If you come here ask for Jarrod- you will not regret it!!

Service was very good and the decor is contemporary. We both liked our cocktails. The banana…read morebread old fashioned was intriguing. Food was a bit of a let down though. The HFC chicken was good at first but as it cooled off it tasted like old bird. Fries were soggy. My wife liked the tuna wonton tacos though. Live music was very good. Just wish it played longer and maybe skip the dj or have the dj on a different night. Give. The prices, I expected a bit better.

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!

Nice waikiki ambience, beer, food and Aloha to take friends and visitors out! Excellent!read more

Besides the setting and the food - which are outstanding, to say the least - Duke's has some of…read morenicest, friendliest waitstaff we have seen. Our waitress, Jess, was particularly friendly, and her suggestions yielded the best fish tacos I have ever had. And I have had LOTS! She was checking in often but not too often. Hang on to that young lady, she is a true asset for the business. As for the fish tacos, perfectly grilled, large pieces of mahi-mahi with a crisp slaw, a perfect crema, pico, and the right amount of cilantro. YUM.

Sadly I hoped I could give it a better review but since moving from the downtown venue to Waikiki I…read morejust couldn't. Located in a hotel called The Romer on Nāhua Street in Waikiki off of Kuhio (closer to Ala Wai Canal) it is a smallish unpretentious looking building on Diamond Head side of Nahua. They have valet stand in front and validate parking for up to 3 hours. The valet wasn't very friendly when we walked towards him and usually they hold the door open but this one did not. We realize he's probably not part of Lei Stand staff but it doesn't make a good first impression. Walk into the lobby and directly to your left is the Lei Stand. It is brightly neon but dark if that makes sense, and very small. If you're a fan of when it used to be on Bethel St downtown then you'll be disappointed with this venue. No view to be had, dark drapes cover the windows (we were there at 6:00 pm) and no cute little lanai or garden. Tiny tables either high tops or rounds - maybe 10 total and a small bar. There was one tiny corner booth. The lost star was for this set up but also another lost star for NO MUSIC. Music is such an important part of a place especially a bar so we were disappointed and appalled there was only silence. Bartender said the music was "broken" so we turned on our phones to get something on our table. Then two girls brought in something to light the place up with some tunes so that helped. The final lost star was it is called The Lei Stand yet there wasn't a lei stand inside the place. When we asked the bartender where it was he didn't even know what a lei was. Then we explained to him and he said it is in the hotel lobby but you have to go to front desk to let them know you wish to purchase one. Another disappointment. Thank goodness I bought her a lei from downtown in case they didn't have any. The good stars ... Star 1 goes to the drink menu and how delicious they tasted. "Rub up on my belly" was beautifully prepared and so delicious I had to have another one lol I mean how could I refuse a second guava jam infused Tito's vodka??? Bartender prepared with cute little garnish and an ice stick to keep it cold! He was very nice and took good care of us. My friend opted for the "Clifton's Curse" - yes there's a back story to this drink- and enjoyed the cognac, absinthe, bitters and sherry concoction! Ono! Star 2 goes to the food or "nibbles" as they call it. Taro chips and crack dip were yum and a nice handful of chips not too much and not too little. Hurricane fries - to die for! Plenty of furikake, parmigiano reggiano and spicy aioli. The girls who brought our food were very nice and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy, bringing us waters too. They also had a smash burger for $25 but we had dinner rez later so didn't want to indulge but it looked good. It might be cute if you wanted to do a private party here and I noticed a room across with a beautiful large table set up for a private dinner - not sure if part of hotel or bar.

What a fantastic place to enjoy some drinks in Waikiki! We decided to drop by after an amazing…read moreconcert at the Blue Note. The Lei Stand Waikiki is conveniently located in the cozy lobby of the Romer House Hotel. The bar itself is on the smaller side so it does fill up quickly. We happily sipped on Clifton's curse cocktails while munching on smash burger sliders. Awesome vibes, good food and drinks.. We'll be back again soon!

Food: virgin mai tai, mai tai and fruit plate. The virgin was good, but my favorite is still the…read moreone I had at Hideout a year ago. The melon on the fruit plate was not ripe, but the rest was fine. Service: attentive. Ambiance: lovely beach view that can't be beat at the pink hotel.

Drinks only! When…read morein HI, you have to drink tropical drinks! And the Mai Tai is the perfect refreshment! Ao while we were in HI, we explored Mai Tais at various places! As this place has it in the name we assume this one would be the best but we had to experience it ourself. Outside of the Royal Hawaiian hotel nestled in the beach, you'll find a beach bar under tons of pink um fellas. You can curl up at the bar or grab a table! We grabbed a seat at the bar and were immediately greeted with some refreshing water and provided a menu! As you would expect they had a handful of Mai Tais to choose from! We stuck with the original. At first I thought it was too sweet and without alcohol. Boy J was wrong: it was spot on! Full volume! Worth the 21 dollars!!! Great service from the staff made it an even better experience!!! Cheers!

LoL!!!! All I have to say about that. People watching, strong drinks, good time…read more The morning will require COFFEE

I was looking forward to this place. As I wanted something, more Hawai'i authentic…read more. Typical little alley type dive bar . Wasn't worth the hype Waitress was super nice