Came here for my husbands birthday, we had an amazing time…read moreThe food was great. Service amazing Ambiance 10/10 Vibes Loved it will def come back.

We had a somewhat confusing dining experience, and I want to share it honestly…read more When we arrived, our server asked if we were celebrating anything, and we told her it's a birthday celebration. Unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment of the birthday during the meal, so we were a little confused as to why we were asked in the first place. The menu is limited, and we were informed that they were out of several of the main items, including the tomahawk, ribeye, A5 Wagyu, and island fish. I wanted a cup of soup but the only soup option is the soup trio so you're forced to have all 3. We ordered two appetizers, bacon wrapped scallops and baked mussels, but only received the mussels. The scallops never arrived. The steaks were served on chopping blocks while the accompaniments came in large serving bowls, however we weren't provided plates. We eventually had to ask for plates so we could comfortably eat. Brussel sprouts were brought to our table with the entrees, although we had not ordered them. One of the accompaniments we selected was a dipping trio of truffle salt, wasabi mayo, and chopped garlic. When our entrees arrived, we were told they were out of the truffle salt. The owner recommended chopped onions and asked whether we wanted green or white. We mentioned that we didn't see chopped onions listed on the menu. I checked afterward as well, and it isn't listed. Instead, a kalbi dipping sauce was brought to the table, which we hadn't ordered. The owner did apologize to us for how hectic the evening had been. We appreciated the apology, although again we found ourselves confused because from our perspective, the restaurant didn't feel particularly hectic. There was only one server covering the entire restaurant, and she was clearly very busy, so it seemed like there may have been a lot happening in the back of the house that we weren't aware of. Overall, the experience gave us the impression of a new business that is still working to get its feet underneath it and find its rhythm. I am always happy to support local businesses, and I genuinely hope they have the opportunity to work through some of these growing pains. I also don't want the individual server to shoulder the responsibility for everything that happened, as she was doing her best managing the entire dining room. On a very positive note, the strongest point of the whole experience was the customer service. The bus staff and bartender were wonderful. The bus staff were incredibly attentive, after taking even one sip of water, they were refilling the glass. The bartender also gave me three soda refills without asking or ordering. Those small details were genuinely appreciated. They definitely have well trained, hard working and attentive staff members. I hope to see this local business succeed in the long run!

Boy oh boy was this place awesome…read more My wife and I went here for one of our honeymoon dinners and we went kind of wild with the menu. Our eyes were definitely bigger than our stomach but we were determined to try a little of everything we wanted. I loved that the employees made it feel so special and wrote us congratulation cards for our wedding we had the night before and it was our 7 year anniversary and they set it up on our table before we got there. Starting off with the oysters and Crab legs for starters, definitely awesome taste. Our waiter Darren was so awesome and nice enough to de shell the legs for us and brought it out nice and hot. By the time we finished the legs and oysters we were half way full. The legs are a whole pound had tons of meat. Then we were served the main dishes, my wife got some sort of fish with a miso type of broth and vegetables which was not only filled with flavor but really nice and soft. I got the wagyu ribeye for myself and it didn't disappoint. It didn't help that I was already half way full when I got it but it was sooo good. It went so well with the sautéed brussel sprouts and baked potatoes we got on the side. By this time we couldn't even finish our food but we still had dessert coming. I forgot what it was but you can see for yourself in the picture. It was like a warm, soft chocolate cake with chocolate fudge in the middle with some vanilla ice cream to cool it down and when you bite into it, it just explodes with flavor. So so good. Lastly, Darren our waiter was so attentive and was very detailed with his description of the foods themselves and just went above and beyond with serving us. His gestures were hugely appreciated by both of us and I would definitely recommend him to anyone going to eat at this place. Keep in mind this place is quite high end, so you will be spending some good money but if you appreciate great service and food, it will be well worth it. Thank you to all the staff for making our honeymoon dinner an awesome one to remember.

My boyfriend and I went to Morton's for our anniversary! It was my first time to a steakhouse and I…read moreloved it! Tim was our server and was super welcoming and informative. He gave us great recommendations and was able to explain highlighted dishes to us. I got my filet mignon (12oz) as medium rare, my boyfriend got their Cajun ribeye as medium rare as well. Both were cooked to perfection! We wanted to try some of their sides as it was our first time dining at Morton's. Loved them all, but we'd probably just order the truffle fries and maybe try their mashed potato dish (which we didn't get this time). My boyfriend enjoyed their tossed salad- I did as well! We let them know in our reservation that we were celebrating our anniversary, so they decorated the table in celebration! Including a lava cake w/ vanilla ice cream on the house! The best lava cake we've ever had! We both agreed we'd go back just for that lava cake!!! The restaurant itself looked so nice, we were glad to have gotten a booth seat- our reservation was at 4:30pm, as we had a night show to attend to later. By 5:30 I'd say it was getting more packed. Idk if we'd have gotten a booth seat if we had reservations at a later time.

Loyal patrons for the last at least 30 years. There was a short period where service was lacking…read morebut we've always enjoyed the food and ambiance. We celebrated a birthday last night and originally reserved Signature Steakhouse but decided to dine here instead. We had the absolute best experience with Mel and Chris. Although there were quite a bit of large parties at the same seating hour, we never felt forgotten about and everything came out with perfect timing. Table service felt genuine and not robotic. We never had to ask for anything, refills were always given, finished dishes were removed almost immediately, etc. It seems a bit comical to praise these simple gestures but the higher end establishments seem to lack this nowadays. They still do have a "special Course' from 4-6pm which you can upgrade pretty much anything on there. I upgraded my Salad, my parents upgraded their steaks to ribeyes but I kept my choice of Petite filet with shrimp. My Husband ordered the ala carte Lamb which he said was one of the best he's ever tasted. All of the Employees that came in contact with our table acknowledged our occasion. They really went above and beyond to make the dinner feel special. We will definitely be back sooner. SIDE NOTE: Restaurant Row has switched their parking to Metropolis! I've never had a good experience with them but it seems a lot of businesses are switched to them instead of paper tickets (ex. SALT KAKA'AKO) It does read your license plate but you do need a smart phone to set up an account and RC does validate for 3 1/2 hours. Last night we witnessed a lot of elderly patrons have a hard time exiting the structure bc the camera wasn't reading their plate and they didn't have call reception to text the gate to open. This has nothing to do with RC but it is something to just keep in mind.

Went here for a small kine celebration and it did not disappoint. First off - Restaurant Row is…read morepretty much "dead" at night and you may think the area outside the restaurant is disappointing and sad. But once inside it's an entirely different story. There were a ton of people inside enjoying their meals. This place was enjoying a good amount of business and that's great to see. Ok, onto the food. There is a prix fixe Happy Hour special that provides the greatest value. You choose your soup or salad, then your filet with shrimp or lobster, then your one side and then a dessert in the end. You may choose some objects to upsize such as a different side or a different dessert but the cost to do so is so small and so worth it. So if you are looking for a great deal, this is the way to go. One person in our party chose that route and she said the food was great....albeit a little too much of butter on the steak as well as in the garlic mash (see pic). The other people in the party chose ala carte for their meals and both cuts of steaks were cooked perfectly. I had my ribeye not finished with butter and they were able to accommodate. Their sides also did not disappoint and were more than enough to be shared. Our server tonight was Daniel and he was great. He offered insights and suggestions for the menu and helped guide us into the costs to upscale parts of the Happy Hour selection. Everyone for the matter provided great service to us. Water glass never went dry and they had the cleanest tasting water ever. I digress....lol. The cost of the meal, compared to the quality and taste of the food, in addition the service and attention given makes Ruth's Chris a great value for your money. We will definitely return for another great meal.

Lovely setting for celebrations with a menu that offers something for every appetite and dietary…read morepreference. My companions chose pasta, pizza and burgers, while I selected the Mediterranean appetizer combo and marveled at the pretty colors and accompanying bread with a smattering of Zaatar spice blend. For dessert, the Greek yogurt and sorbet were the perfect light end to the meal. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Free valet parking. I'd come back!

I love love love the food and ambience. Service is terrible for some reason. This is the second…read moretime I've dined here in the past two months and I honestly thought the first time was a fluke with the service and decided to try again. Surprise surprise it wasn't a fluke lol. On Monday I made reservations via phone call. Everything confirmed. I received two texts during the week my reservation for Friday at 7 was confirmed. Great! I called Friday to add three more guests to our dinner reservation of 6. Immediately she said I didn't have a reservation booked. I tried to clarify with a phone number but she said it was only by name. I spelt my name twice and no. I asked her if she had any reservations for a party of 6 at 7pm. Yes but for xxxxx. And I told her that was me!!! And she finally repeated my name back to me with my last name - I felt so gaslight/mindblown. Never mind I was driving so I said ok glad we have our reservation but she said we couldn't add anyone. Ok that's fine. We show up party of 6 to this enormous table clearly big enough for three more. Ok. Service is sloowwwww. Our drinks took at least 20mins. And our second round was beat by our entrees. Server said the bar was behind - got it. 20mins for a beer is wild! Anyhow, bill comes and mind you we've been begging for water all night (on top of our slow drinks) and it's ridiculous to expect an included 20% gratuity when there was not even toilet paper in the restrooms. I have no problem showing appreciation when it's earned but expecting it when it's not is shameful. Just saying. You've been warned. The food is but the service is questionable.

La Mariana Sailing Club is an eclectic restaurant located near to Sand Island and near downtown…read moreHonolulu. The menu runs the gamut from burgers to sashimi, fish tacos, ahi, kalua pork and more. The staff is very friendly and does an amazing job of keeping clients happy. The ambiance is the restaurant building itself. Built about 50 years ago, it features tiki statues, tropical plants inside and out, an indoor waterfall and a WWII jeep parked outside. La Mariana's has been made famous by being the setting for the TV series Magnum PI. That can make getting a reservation a bit difficult and parking can be a nightmare.

We really love the vibe here. We don't mind sweating a little because the atmosphere and music make…read moreit worth it. It's such a fun place to hang out, and when the live band is playing, it's even better. They're interactive, entertaining, and create such a great experience. Unfortunately, the customer service has been consistently disappointing. The bartender has always seemed friendly, but the waitresses have been cold and often come across as rude. We usually want to come here, but the service makes it a hard sell sometimes. We'd love to bring more visiting family and friends here, but it's honestly a 50/50 decision because we never know what kind of service we'll get. The food is decent, but nothing that really stands out. The coconut shrimp and onion rings are both good, and the drinks are definitely a highlight. The piña colada is honestly one of the best we've had. For our family of five, plus two beers and one piña colada, lunch came to about $175 including tip. That's pretty expensive, so we only come on rare occasions. At that price point, we'd expect warmer, friendlier service. We initially gave them the benefit of the doubt and assumed we had visited on off days, but after several visits--including this past Friday with many of the same waitresses--we've found the service to be consistently cold and unwelcoming.

The food and overall vibe were exceptional which makes it even more disappointing that the hostess…read moremanaged to ruin the experience for us. This place came highly recommended by fellow foodies, and we had genuinely been looking forward to dining here. Unfortunately, the hostess seemed to take her role and whole "speakeasy" concept far too seriously. We've been to plenty of speakeasies, and the best hosts know how to stay in character while still making guests feel welcome and having a little fun with it. Even when someone forgets the "password" or paraphrase. There usually some playful banter that adds to the experience. Here, there was absolutely none of that. The hostess came across as cold, rigid, and completely devoid of personality. What should have felt mysterious and fun instead felt unnecessarily pretentious and awkward. It's a shame, because the food and atmosphere were fantastic and after all the recommendations and anticipation, we expected the experience to be just as exceptional as the meal.

Gaslamp absolutely deserves 5 stars! It is a hidden speakeasy steakhouse with reservations only. My…read moreboyfriend and I were here for dinner to celebrate his birthday back in July. Dress code is enforced, but it really makes for an intimate night out especially for a special occasion. Be prepared to spend a lot! My boyfriend and I were seated in a cozy 2 top table close to the bar. We had a good view of the bar and the live jazz music entertainment just above. It adds to the atmosphere really well. The speakeasy is two floors. For our drinks, we both ordered wine, his was red and mine was white. I honestly don't remember which kind it was, since I am writing this review two months later. However, for our main entrees my boyfriend ordered the "French Laundry" which comes with table side presentation and performance. I ordered the black truffle risotto with lobster tail (an up charge $$). My boyfriend loved the French Laundry main, he devoured the tomahawk and sides. The lobster tail really made the risotto so much tastier, it was a whole flavor bomb. Usually I'm not one to eat truffle, but this was amazing! To finish off our meal, we ended with a tiramisu dessert. It was presented so nicely sealing my boyfriend's birthday celebration to a wonderful close. The bartender also provided a dessert pairing with a high end whiskey from what I recall. Overall, this speakeasy restaurant was outstanding, service was spectacular, and this experience exceeded our expectations.

Happy birthday Yelp buddy Donna O.!…read more We had an enjoyable birthday breakfast buffet here. Located in the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra, dining at Café 410 is a perfect way to start your morning with your friends, visitors and family. Valet and self parking are available at the hotel. No reservations are needed. There was less than a five minute wait time to be seated at our table. Spacious room with a variety of table options. Clean tables and chairs. Nice window views. Buffet Pricing Information: Adult - $27.50 Keiki (10 and under) - $16.50 Seniors - $24.75 Military - $24.75 Airlines - $24.75 Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday Open 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday and Sunday Open 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM Please refer to a photo of the Buffet Menu. We also had POG (passion fruit, orange juice and guava juice combo). Our server let me mix coffee and cocoa together. ; -). Yummy. Fresh fruits were nice. Pineapple was on the tart side. Red papaya was perfect. Standard breakfast buffet options offered here. The waffles had a Haupia sauce available. It was on the thin side and unremarkable. Service was attentive for the most part. The place filled up after we started. Our server was kept busy. Bathrooms are oddly located outside of the restaurant. It's not far, but it's also not near. IYKYK. Best part was celebrating Donna's birthday and talking story with her. She is a busy person at work and home. I'm delighted she was able to pick this place and we got together today.

Been a very long time since the last time I've been here, and even though the name changed to Cafe…read more410 from Plantation Cafe, it still has the same people, same vibe, same Aloha. This is mainly a breakfast buffet place located next to the lobby of Ala Moana Hotel. Open from 630-10am weekdays and 7-1030am weekends. No hotel parking, but can park at Ala Moana and walk over. The regular price for the buffet is $27.50. What a deal! Where else can you find a buffet UNDER $30?? No where else! Kids $16.50. Senior/Military/Airlines is $24.75. On certain holidays, Cafe 410 offers a special brunch buffet. We went on Mother's Day. $85/person, $40 for keiki (6-11). Being a keiki at heart doesn't count :(. A very good deal with other places well over $100 per person. It might not be as expansive as other places, but still had Prime Rib, Snow Crab Legs, Roasted Pork Loin, Misoyaki Butterfish, Omelette Station, and etc. The inside is open and spacious, clean and organized. It had a cozy, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere. A nice assortment of bread, bagels, and other pastries. Really enjoyed everything in the cold station: sushi, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon with capers and red onion, cheese with jam, sweet potato salad, green onion and ginger tofu and etc. These were all my favorites! Biggest surprise was the tofu because the green onion and ginger sauce was spot on! Hot entrees were good. Definitely hit up mostly the Misoyaki butterfish and snow crab. Fish was very tasty and flavorful. Crab was sweet. Enjoyed the local style fried rice! Forgot how good it was! Probably the only thing that was a miss was the hamburger steak. I liked the thick patties, but it wasn't seasoned enough in the meat and sauce. Overall, a very nice brunch. Enjoyed everything. Definitely left super full! Service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and super nice. Loved seeing the manager and head chef walking around checking on guests, and each table received chocolate ganache truffles personally made by him. They were very good! Smooth, nice consistency, and not overly sweet. With so many families dining, staff being so welcoming, plus the pleasant music in the background, it felt like Ohana.

This meal was exquisite. The service was so attentive, knowledge, and friendly. Each course was…read morebetter than the last. The overall ambiance was perfectly casual. We cannot wait to book our next visit!

This is for the 2.2.25 event at Hamada General Store…read more Friendly table-side service for each course. Every dish --from the chips appetizer to the dessert, delicious. The sides hold their own with the star of the show--the prime rib. BYOB The staff--attentively open, pour and refill. I thinks it's one bottle per two guests, check your email. The ticket purchaser advised being ready to purchase as soon as sales open. The first seating sold out quickly, so we attended the second seating at 7:30. We arrived around 7:15. Most guests from the 5:30 seating left, so there was ample parking. Ambiance--Palaka print placemats, casual, Aloha wear type of atmosphere. Enjoy--you're in for a treat!