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    Hy's Steak House

    4.2 (2k reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Seafood, Wine Bars
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HY'S STEAK HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Classy
    Happy hour specials

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    Hibiscus Lemonade
    Rebecca L.

    Always one of my favorite steakhouses for a special occasion. Their menu is pretty large with lots of steak options/specials/and enhancements. They also have a wide variety of starters including table side options for the caesar salad and warm spinach salad. We had the warm spinach salad which was yummy (as usual). We also had the seafood chowder and French onion soup and escargot. For mains I had the steak Oscar and boyfriend had the prime rib. Both came out how we wanted them prepared. Desert we shared the banana foster (I miss their cherries jubilee). Service was good- always refilling water and making sure we were satisfied with our food after first bites. Parking wise I believe is just valet.

    Dessert
    Anthony P.

    Apparently this is Hy's 50th anniversary, and I hope they're around for another 50+ years! This was our first time here and we had a blast. They have some of the best customer service. We saw them setting up a table with leis and flowers for someone's special occasion. They even printed a custom note on our menu for our special occasion. See pic. We were celebrating my birthday and our new engagement. Thank you Tony, McKenzie, Ryan, and Kirby for making it a very memorable celebration. The decor was very nice and the food/ drinks were delicious. It's a little on the pricier side, but totally worth it for a special occasion. They also have complementary valet parking out front, so you don't have to deal with the hassle of finding/paying for parking in Waikiki.

    Seafood Tower, Delmonico Steak, Truffle Crab Mac & Cheese, Chocolate Cake & Chocolate Lover Flambe.
    Racquel E.

    We celebrated my hubby's birthday at Hy's Steakhouse and loved the intimate ambiance with its dark wood accents, bookshelves, and classic paintings. We started the evening with their cheese bread, drinks, and a fresh seafood tower featuring poke, oysters, shrimp, snow crab, and lobster. For our main course, we shared a juicy 15 oz. Delmonico steak along with the rich truffled crab mac and cheese. Since my hubby is a big chocolate fan, we ended dinner with the Chocolate Lover tableside flambé served with vanilla ice cream. The food and service was excellent throughout the evening.

    G Lion Hawai'i - Hy's and its sister restaurants Solera and Quiora
    Karen S.

    OMG!!! Haven't been here in a while and this was a personal fave venue for decades! Mahalo to Tony (Assistant General Manager), Ariana (Director of Beverage), and Anakin (our server), chefs, staff, and valet, who came together and opened Hy's for a special meeting. They shared their newest menu options, which included a vegan pasta, fish piccata and flank steak. Salads were award winning, as was the trio of desserts (lilikoi crunch, chocolate decadence, and cheesecake, topped gold flakes, or with fruits and edible flowers! I had steak, of course, ahhh, and yum, the memories! Colleagues who had the vegan pasta said it was awesome, and I was too far away from the fish piccata to know, but I'm sure it was delish! This event allowed the members of MSRH to learn more from the American Heart Association, their community programs and their fundraisers, such as the Heart Ball and Heart Walk, which fund the many services they provide our Hawai'i Ohana. Did you know they have a third party venue relationship with Solera and Quiora with many options for dinner parties of any size, indoor and out, as well as private and semi private rooms? Check out their website for more info! The private room where we had programs in the past is now a lobby, and the one we enjoyed our meeting in is fully private, well appointed, and has a mini service station in the room. There's also a tv screen with computer adaptability if you need to project a power point from your laptop. FYI You'll have to navigate two short steps of stairs, and they do have solid handrails to help you get there. Two sliding doors allow staff to enter discreetly if you have a speaker program, and the "emergency exit" slows with restroom access! Just remember to push down on the door "stopper" so you can return. (Be on good behavior, as the restroom is shared in the hotel lobby, with other guests who may be present in the lobby lounge.) The food, service, and decor remain classic Hy's, and rest assured we'll be back!!!

    Tomahawk Steak
    Ryne T.

    My favorite fine dining restaurant and steak house! Great food, outstanding service, nice ambiance. Prices are a little high but that's what you expect from a fine dining restaurant. No need to worry about parking, your car will be taken care of by a valet. My starter is usually always French Onion Soup and entree is their Prime Rib with baked potato. I love creme brulee but most times we'll have one of their flambé that's done at your table. Hy's do have a dress code so if you're in doubt on what to wear, I suggest you give them a call. I'm always happy when I leave there and it's always a treat for your wife, spouse or significant other.

    Garlic steak
    Hailley O.

    My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and it was such a wonderful dinner! We ordered the crab cake and table side caesar salad as our starters. The crab cake was savory with delicious sauces on top. We were a bit surprised that it only came with one, especially since it was around $30 too but I guess that's fine dining portions haha. It was my first time seeing a Caesar salad being made table side so I thought it was cool to see and the salad was really good! For our entrees, I got the garlic steak and my boyfriend got the steak Oscar. We both enjoyed our dishes and the steak was cooked to our liking! We also got a side of the truffle king crab and mac and cheese and that was so creamy and delicious! For dessert, we ordered the bananas foster and it had a nice presentation when it was made! It was so yummy and paired really well with the vanilla ice cream. They also gave us a chocolate cake type of dessert too since it was our anniversary, and that tasted great as well. Our server was friendly and personable and always checked up on us. The ambiance is pretty fancy with dim lighting, so it's perfect for a special occasion.

    New York Steak with Baked Potato
    Tasha K.

    I have been going to Hy's Steak House for over 20 years and every time I visit has been a wonderful experience. The staff are the best -- they are the nicest, friendliest, most attentive people I've ever encountered in fine dining. The restaurant and staff even remember us when we visit! I always get either the New York or Filet Mignon, which are cooked just how you like and accompanied by freshly cooked vegetables and your choice of starch. I get their baked potato, which comes with toppings if your choice. They have salads that are prepared at your table side, which is a nice touch to the dining experience. I always recommend Hy's for those wanting to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a really good steak. Vibe: The ambiance is immaculate. The antique furnishings provide a regal atmosphere as you're able to either enjoy watching their small bar on the second floor or the grill master cooking the steaks on the first floor (behind a glass wall so that the smoke doesn't fill the restaurant). There is a musician playing calming guitar music and restrooms located in the hotel connected to the restaurant. Parking: They offer valet parking right outside the front entrance of the restaurant.

    Outside
    Nikki Y.

    My favorite place for steak and go to place for celebrations. I usually order the Prime Rib but this time was a special celebration. I opted to share the Waygu Tomahawk with my fiancée. Service: Our server was Jason and he was the best! You can't forget other servers and bussers, they were a team. Jason was so funny and personable. My family and I were celebrating my engagement and he would make fun jokes throughout the night. We had the perfect seats where we could see the chef cooking out food. It was so cool seeing how he cooked the meat & how flawless he was too. Food: The food is always so good. The tomahawk was cooked to perfect with just the right amount of seasonings. Dessert: We ordered the banana foster and apple streusel too. Since it was later in the night both Jason and his server friend cooked them in front of us at the same time. I have never seen two cooked at the same time. It was sooo cool. The desserts were so yummy. Thank you so much for making our engagement celebration one to remember :)

    New York steak - Would you pay $95 for this plate?
    Aron N.

    Hy's is an interesting place. Some of my friends think the steaks are amazing. I went a long time ago and I can't remember much about it. Therefore when I got the invitation to go again, I was looking forward to it! Waze/Google Maps guided me to Hy's and even though I was looking for it, I missed it. I turned when the maps said to turn and ended going up a valet ramp which dead ended in a place where you can't turn around. The valet guy came out and said he would "do me a favor" and let me park for $10 as long as I picked up before 10p (it was 8p). I could just go down the elevator and walk next door to Hy's. OK. I found out this was some kind of hotel and it made me nervous that they seemed to close the front after 9pm and I would have to try and ring in to ask to go back up to the valet. I found out why I missed Hy's, they have a sign, but it's not lit and it's easy to miss the entrance and Hy's is a little ways into the driveway. As I sat down, I mentioned the missed entrance and my party also said they missed it but turned around and was glad to find the FREE VALET! Well..... darn it. Whatever. Hy's looks like the typical steak place - dark and carpeted and woody. I heard a guitar and it was my friend Vernon Sakata who is an excellent guitarist!!! One of the best in the islands! That was a massive plus! We ordered and the service was good. To me, the prices were on the high side. $95 for a New York steak is somewhat high for Hawaii, but this was supposed to be one of the best so OK! I considered getting the Porterhouse for 2 for $208 but my wife likes the steak cooked differently from me, so we ordered separately. After a while it was apparent that dinner was not going to finish before 10pm, so I needed to get my car. I walked over and paid the guy, drove back to Hy's only to find one valet working and it took a while to park. By that time everyone had their food. I took one look at the steak and it looked very bland. No crust, very little on it, no sizzling platter or anything. The vegetables looked plain -just different colors of cauliflower and broccoli. The baked potato was ok. When I cut into the steak it was ok, the cook was fine but it wasn't particularly tender or juicy. I think this is the way it is supposed to be and therefore why I didn't remember anything about it long ago. I think it's a steak from a restaurant like 30 years ago. Contrast that to the other newer steak places now - great crust, juicy, well seasoned and yet up to $25 cheaper for a better tasting steak. In this respect Hy's falls way behind. Overall, I get it. It's an upscale place with a reputation for being expensive and having good service and great live music. (Audy Kimura was there for a long time too). It's a place to take people and impress them. I only wish the food was better and they could light up that sign. And don't make the same mistake I did by going one driveway too much and going up the valet ramp - it will cost you $10!

    Waiter making salad dressing
    Faye Y.

    Service here is always impeccable and their waiters know their menu! We had a couple of steaks, lamb chops and truffle Mac & cheese

    Escargot
    Michelle B.

    Amazing. I had booked this place after hearing so many recommendations from family here in HI. It was the last dinner of our stay here in hawaii and it happened to be my birthday dinner as well with my husband and kids. The service you get begins when you walk to the door until you leave the door I can see why this place is what it is. The decor is very fitting of a legit steak house, but if you want a short version think of haunted mansion-type feel without the spookiness just history behind its walls and our sever Romnick who gave a brief history of why the steakhouse is the way it is. His team who I apologize forgot their names, who also helped my family out were so professional, but also warm and accommodating to our little humans we brought with us, acknowledging their presence even if some other guests thought otherwise. The team were quick to fill water glasses, pick up napkins my daughter would drop (she's 11 months), always try to interact with my 3-year old son, and always asking if we needed anything cleared out while passing our table to serve another. Even the table side salad and desserts Romnick would interact with us and explain what he is doing and the ingredients he uses while making the Cesar salad or Chocolate lovers dessert keeps you engaged. The food was pretty good, my filet mignon was a little bit more on the rarer side than medium but it was okay, seasoned beautifully and cut like buttah. I appreciate the plate was accompanied by a starch and veggies because some places just have a steak on a plate and thats it. I didnt need any other premium sides. Im glad I chose this place i hope to bring the rest of my family the next time we're on the islands.

    Sunday Brunch Info and Menu
    Jo C.

    Still an amazing experience and Im so happy I was able to experience their Sunday Brunch that they only do 1 Sunday per month. Highlights for me was definitely the perfectly steamed snow crab legs, crab cake eggs Benedict, prime rib, roasted lamb, oysters, and my favorite dessert station complete with their legendary bananas Foster. Adult buffet price $130, amazing service and food in a gorgeous atmosphere. They recently did renovations to the restaurant giving it a nice "face-lift " while still keeping its original charm.

    Surf and turf
    Julie U.

    We had some special family in from Japan and they wanted to eat steak so we took them to Hy's Steak House. It was a large party so we ordered a lot of appetizers, wine, drinks and desserts. Our waiter was okay but he was a bit jumpy, didn't look you in the eye, but there was lots of support staff that kept our food coming and plates cleared away. We had escargot which was delicious, and the Maine scallops, caprese salad. For entrees most had the filet (lots of light eaters) but there were a couple of surf and turf, and a couple split the porterhouse for two. To celebrate we ordered all three of the flambe desserts, the chocolate lovers, apple streusel, and bananas foster, so we had quite the show. There were two waiters that kept us and the rest of the dining room entertained. A couple of birthdays were also celebrated so they brought out small cakes with candles which was very nicely presented. All in all it was a wonderful evening. My steak was okay but not memorable, but then we went for the experience and Hy's delivered!

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    Ask the Community - Hy's Steak House

    Is there a corkage fee? What is it?

    My deepest apology. As I have quit drinking for couple of decades, I do not know of any corkage fee at Hy's. But calling and asking shouldn't be a problem. The people are very accommodating.

    Look forward to dining at HY's. Is there a specific dress code?

    Absolutely! Men collar shirt and slacks. Ladies dress or skirt and blouse. No swim attire they will deny you at the door.

    I have a Hy's gift certificate. Can I use it at the pop-up location?

    Is Hy's still in business?

    Yes. They are currently doing renovations. However, they do have a "pop up restaurant" at their sister property at the Ritz Carlton in Waikiki.

    What are the hours?

    5pm - 9pm

    Do you have a high chair for a toddler?

    Yes, we have highchairs for the little ones.

    Is there room for a baby stroller to park next to a dinner table?

    Yes, provided we are notified when the reservation is made, we can plan for it. Thank you for asking.

    Dress code for gents? I didn't plan on taking pants. I do have nicer khaki shorts, I'd usually go golfing in or an upscale casual happy hour. Guess, I need to pack pants?

    I'm pretty sure shorts is ok. Only covered shoes and collared shirts are required for the men. And No swimwear. They will provide a blazer if a guy does not have a collared shirt on. So your golf outfit should be fine!

    Where do you park?

    Use their Valet Parking. No self parking on-site. Just tip the valet guys.

    What are the dresses codes for women?

    Dresses are welcome. Evening wear is encouraged

    Are kids allowed, do you have a kids menu?

    Yes. Kids are welcome. We have two both under the age of 10. There was a Children's menu upon request. There was another family with young children too while we dined, but it is less common.

    How much is the seafood tower?

    Do you welcome unvaccinated guests?

    As of September 13, 2021 All restaurants, Gyms, Bars, etc. you will need to show a Covid Vaccine Card & an ID to enter.

    Hi! I see that you offer a kid's menu. What are the menu items and their respective costs? Mahalo!

    Aloha Penina, Our children's menu has the following items:… Read more

    I'd like to make reservations for Wednesday 6/2 at 7pm. It would be 3 of us total. Can someone please help? thanks.

    Hi Patricia. We currently have no reservations available until June 14. I realize that’s a long way off but please call Hy’s, 808-922-5555 tomorrow to speak with us directly.… Read more

    Can I pls make reservation at 845-9pm tomorrow? My daughter is having graduation ceremony tomorrow night. Party of 3 downstairs with a booth by the library pls. It said you close at 930pm. What time do we have to leave? Thanks…

    Hi Tinna Can I have your full name and best contact phone number please? I have 3 of you booked at… Read more

    Do they have a kids menu? I have a 12 year old. He loves chicken tenders and fries

    Yes they do ... I'll post it to the Yelp site !

    How far in advance shall I put in a reservation?

    Aloha Stasia, For holidays, we highly recommend booking your reservation with us months 1-2 months in advance. For a regular booking, we recommend booking at minimum 7 days… Read more

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes! Burger and Fries… Read more

    Are the steaks dry-aged and if so, for how long?

    I don't recall it being dry aged. They don't advertise that as a selling point. Try and call them. Also, in regard to the other answer, my personal opinion is it's Wagyu and not Kobe (A5 -7/8)

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    El Cielo

    4.6
    (260 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Review 33 (2026) We…read morelove El Cielo. This was the third time to come and eat. The first time we came, we didn't know what to order for Spain Foods. I have no idea of any menu. We ordered Seafood Paella, Mushrooms appetizer. The second time we added different menu. Seafood Paella, added Shrimp Ajillo with fresh homemade bread, Arugula beets salad. The third time ( this time ) we added another different menu. The more we come, the more we can try new menu and enjoy new tastes. Honestly El Cielo, all menu we tried even wine and draft beers, were top class, I love to nominate as the best restaurant in Hawaii. I am so glad I found the great restaurant, I was seeking for. Prices were not bad, as inflation everything costs are so expensive nowadays. Everywhere!! Their services are great too. If I live close by I would go El Cielo once or twice a week. Thank you so much. I will love to come back soon again.

    Better than I expected.... Waikiki? I expected it to be expensive, touristy and overhyped. And yes,…read moreit is pricey and touristy. But the food is solidly good... I really enjoyed the octopus. Not too soft. It came with a nice chew and sat on a bed of thinly sliced potatoes. I could've eaten the whole dish by myself...No sharing next time. The egg custard was light, with a hint of bacon flavor. It was served in the shell in a high heeled shoe dish. So cute! The entrées were a bit of a different story... I ordered the pork shoulder at first and the waiter recommended it be done, medium rare. I have to say I am no longer a fan of bloody meat so I asked for it to be done medium. Honestly, it arrived and to my palate was a bit tasteless.... given that it was almost $60 I thought twice but was encouraged to send it back. The waiter was accommodating and I ordered the lamb chops instead. Two thick sliced lamb chops arrived about 15 minutes later and were a perfect medium served on a bed of potato and sweet potato. I really enjoyed this.... I like my lamb chops usually grilled, juicy and fatty. These were refined, trimmed of the fat and beautifully plated. I'd like to try the paella next time and more of the appetizers. Really good choice of fancy little cocktails also. I would reserve the back room for sure next time. That room has high ceilings and feels elevated. The front room where we sat was OK. I'd also opt for the outside seating area on a breezy evening... Otherwise it can be rather humid in the summer. Overall, excellent service and delicious food offerings. A bit pricey to be expected given the area.

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    Hideout

    Hideout

    4.2
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Great service and yummy food... Tucked away at the Laylow…read morehotel, is a chill restaurant with fun Hawaiian vibes. We started our vacation with dinner at the Hideout, and upon entering you could immediately hear live music. We received a warm welcome, and brought over to our booth where our server Kai was quick to greet us. We ordered cocktails (I don't remember the name of mine. It's something spritz, and my husband tried the banana bread old fashioned) and we shared the appetizer platter (brussel sprouts with pork belly, kalua pork egg rolls, poke tacos, and edamame)to share. We also ordered the garlic shrimp dumplings. Everything was super tasty. Lots of other items on the menu that I want to try during another visit to the island.

    I loved finding this spot! I looked at the coffee situation at my hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) and the…read morelack of anything but powered creamer (yuck) so immediately went on the hunt for something better. I initially tried the bakery directly across the street at the International Marketplace, but they didn't open until 7am. I began to walk towards a distant Starbucks I found on Google and noticed an active escalator and signage pointing towards the open Hideout at the Laylow. Advertising local coffee, I immediately took the ride upstairs and was greeted by two young ladies full of smiles and Aloha spirit! Being summertime and hot (even at 6am) I ordered a large iced latte and decided to drink it on their large open lanai. I'm glad I did. The breezes up there were perfect and watching the daylight get brighter with local birds chirping and fluttering about made for a very nice wake-up! This became my go-to stop every morning of my visit! I only ordered breakfast once and kept it low-carb so I had cheesy eggs and Portuguese sausage. Perfect and hit the spot. If staying at the Laylow (Marriott product) or close by, I'd recommend this as your morning wake-up as well! Enjoy!

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    Basalt

    Basalt

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    We had the best birthday dinner at Basalt in Waikiki. The food was delicious (Salmon Ochazuke)…read more Candace provided excellent service. The true highlight of the evening was getting to know Lee who chose the perfect wine to compliment our meal. We will definitely come back. A hui hou.

    We came to Basalt tonight to celebrate my birthday. It was my first time here and after tonight's…read moremeal.....I want to come here again. First things first, park at the Hyatt Centric parking lot. Dining at Basalt gets you three hours of FREE parking. Cautionary statement: Watch the corners as you enter and exit. The lanes are skinny and you have to pay attention. Ok, onto the dinner. We skipped appetizers and went straight for dinner. Prime Rib for me, pasta with shrimp for the gf. Both were on point. The prime rib was seasoned perfectly and the pasta had choke shrimp (see pic) and garlic. To top it off, I got a free slice of chocolate mousse cake with fresh berries. I got a coconut sorbet on the side and the kitchen staff threw in free arare cookies. Which leads me into the most important point I want to make here. The service was awesome. Everyone from the hostess who seated us, to our server Candace, and the two women that served us....all gave great service. They were very nice and treated us great. We are definitely coming back to try their other menu items. Plus if you are kama'aina, you get 10% knocked off the bill. Cheeeeehooooo

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    House Mocktails
    House Mocktails
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    Baked Mussels
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    The Bar by R. Field Wine Company

    The Bar by R. Field Wine Company

    4.5
    (80 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    Located inside of Foodland Farms Ala Moana - a hollow square type of setup, with the bar in the…read moremiddle of it all. Note - every Wednesday, they offer half-off all bottles, all day. Quite a bit of parties around us were partaking in this. Though a friend of mine didn't want to drink a whole bottle by herself, she tried a glass of Rosé from France which she stated was very delicious. I on the other hand had asked for a non-alcoholic option. Unfortunately, they ran out of ginger beer, all the sparkler options, and didn't serve any soda. The bartender looked pretty irritated by that point, and didn't even provide me with a glass of water. We would've grabbed a bunch of food to compensate for taking up a seat, but by then, the bartender had already dropped the check, and we hadn't even sat there for more than 5 minutes. The most interesting part was that an older couple sat next to us, similar situation. The gentleman asked for a glass of wine, and his wife asked for a non-alcoholic beverage. Though a different bartender came back with a sparkler option for her. Needless to say, I felt pushed aside and I don't believe I'll be back to this location any time soon. The only reason I didn't give this review a 1-2 star is that I recognize that Abe is busting his butt there. He was floating back and forth between this bar and Eleven. Separate review with my direct encounter with Abe at Eleven forthcoming.

    Came hungry and left VERY happy…read more The Gouda cheeseburger was the star -- juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. The Gouda added this rich, slightly smoky creaminess that made it feel a little more elevated than your standard burger. Every bite was messy in the best way, and the bun held up like a champ. The fries were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and impossible to stop eating. You know they're good when you keep reaching for "just one more" and suddenly they're gone. We also got the fried calamari and it was perfectly golden and tender, not rubbery at all. Light, crispy coating and super snackable -- especially dipped in the sauce. But the sleeper hit? The smoked ahi with lavosh. So flavorful and fresh, with that smoky richness balanced by the crisp lavosh. It felt light but still packed with taste -- a perfect contrast to the heavier fried stuff. Honestly, everything hit. Great mix of indulgent and fresh, and I'd order this exact combo again without hesitation.

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    Steak Frites $25 - Restaurant Week Special
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    Arancini
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    Fusion Cafe + Wine

    Fusion Cafe + Wine

    4.3
    (45 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Tucked away on the third floor of the Ala Moana Hotel, right across from the pool deck, Fusion Cafe…read morex DADA is one of those places you'd never stumble upon unless someone told you -- and once you know, you're glad you do. We stopped in during their happy hour from 3-5 PM, and it immediately stood out as an ideal after-work pau hana or easy date-night spot. The space is relaxed and inviting, with a calm, tucked-away feel that makes you forget you're inside a hotel. The happy hour menu is impressively priced, with starters beginning at just $6, yet everything feels thoughtfully prepared and elevated. Highlights included the toasted bread with sun-dried tomato pistou -- warm, crisp toast paired with a deeply savory, herbaceous spread that's simple but incredibly satisfying. The mini poke bowl was fresh and well-balanced, showcasing clean flavors and quality fish without being overly heavy. The fish tacos delivered exactly what you want: crispy island fish, bright flavors, and a great balance of texture. We also tried the fish and chips, featuring lightly fried island fish, hot fries, and a creamy house remoulade that tied the dish together beautifully. The standout for us was the empanadas -- flaky, crisp pastry filled with tender braised beef and potato, finished with a bold aji rojo sauce that added just the right amount of depth and gentle heat. Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, and the overall vibe made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. Whether you're looking for a low-key happy hour, a casual date spot, or a place to unwind after work, this is a hidden gem worth seeking out. Pro tip: Arrive early for happy hour -- once more people discover this spot, it won't stay quiet for long.

    Charming ambiance [Honolulu HI]…read more We came here by invite from Terry K and also had the pleasure of joining Therese and her hubby, Kevin. The cafe had a nice inviting feel that extended towards the back, the ambiance was dark and chic. The cafe was adorned with Halloween motif. We placed our orders at the counter which was towards the front section and our food were served at our table. I chose the Spinach Mushroom Goat Cheese Omelette and Lemonade for my drink. That homemade lemonade was so refreshing and delicious! Loved the delicious spinach and mushroom in my omelet. Hubby ordered a classic breakfast of Two Eggs w/ Bacon and Roasted Potatoes... wow! the bacon was crispy and yummy and just how I like my bacon cooked. He gave me 2-pieces, maybe because he saw me drooling over it LoL! but I'm telling you, Therese's Wagyu Cheeseburger on Brioche with French Fries looked mighty yummy too! Thank you, Terry, for inviting us to join you for a Sunday brunch. We had a wonderful first time dining experience here with good food and company! Review #3585

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    Toasted Mediterranean sandwich on house-made foccacia bread
    Toasted Mediterranean sandwich on house-made foccacia bread
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    Silver Lining

    Silver Lining

    4.9
    (18 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Came here with my best friend as part of our little tradition of finding new spots and getting more…read moreinto wine, and wow... this place was something special. They only serve natural wines, which made everything feel really intentional and thoughtfully chosen. We had a Pinot Noir, a super funky orange wine that was honestly really cool to try, and Coenobium -- a beautiful white wine made by nuns. At one point, a bottle of red wine was opened and poured as a little salute for the room -- a simple, unexpected moment that was really wholesome. For food, we shared the venison pâté with bread and a Caprese salad -- simple, but done so well and paired perfectly with everything. It wasn't just about what we had, but how the whole experience came together. There's something really special about what they're creating there. We are already planning our next visit!

    Came for a special pop up by Rooster and Rice which is a food truck from California and it did not…read moredisappoint. The staff is so sweet and accommodating and make excellent recommendations based on their understanding of their wines and your palate. Will definitely be back as they routinely add new wines to the menu throughout the month. The food menu is limited especially if you aren't a big meat eater but there's something for everyone. Low intervention and organic wines with such great range from light and bubbly to heavy with tons of body. Come for the wine and make friends with the staff and others around the bar. The setting is intimate so get comfy.

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    Wine..good
    Specialty exclusive whiskey tasting - not offered on the regular!
    Specialty exclusive whiskey tasting - not offered on the regular!
    We enjoyed every glass

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