I am so glad that we finally visited Yamas; it is located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center in…read moreKailua with lots of free parking. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, and they play some awesome classic rock music. You order and pay at the counter and they will bring you the food; the lady at the counter was extremely friendly and very efficient. You need to bus your own table when you're done, just place the used dishes, glasses and utensils in the labeled plastic tubs, not a big deal at all. Now, the food is the star. We order baba ganoush with pita, super gyro with zucchini fries, and a soup and salad combo. The baba ganoush was so delicious, and the pita was warm and soft. The super gyro has so much yummy meat in it that the pita can hardly hold them, and the zucchini fries were crispy and not oily. It also comes with a couple really good tzatziki sauces. My wife really enjoyed the avgolemono (lemon and chicken) soup and greek salad. She was so pleased with the combo that she had to order an extra takeout combo for her friend to try. On top of all that, we finished our great meal with a baklava sundae; two fresh crispy baklava pastries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with cinnamon and honey. This desert is a must order. The restaurant is mixed in with a lot of other restaurants and shops in a large strip mall, so it maybe easy to miss. The prices are really reasonable and the portions are good. If you like Mediterranean food; this is the place. You will love it.

We came here for lunch looking for something healthy, not heavy, and fresh and we got exactly that!…read moreWe started with some hummus and zucchini fries that we all loved. They didn't feel heavy or greasy at all, they were thinly breaded and super fresh and crispy. I would go back just for those. I ordered the lamb souvlaki, everything comes with a side so I got it with the baba ghanoush. I love the way the lamb was seasoned and the baba ghanoush was delicious I might even prefer it over hummus. Not pictured, but I even got to try their garlic fries which also weren't greasy either and they had lots of garlic! I got to try their spanakopita as well, super flaky and crispy. For me, everything was a 10/10. It ended up being a lot more food than expected and perfect if you're looking for something healthy, light, but also filling. The environment was calm and the lady who was there was super friendly as well! I'd be back all the time if I didn't live so far!

Came here for Thursday's special ... Imam Biyaldi (stuffed eggplant) ... topped with a wonderful…read moretomato sauce and the most lovely spices. It was so good. Also, had their mussels ceviche, and hummus with pita bread. All this scrumptious food plus a bottle of Italian wine = GREAT MEAL. The Olive Tree Cafe is BYOB so bring whatever drink makes you happy! You place your own order at the counter then wait until you hear your name called over the PA system. We love sitting outside in the patio area ... the fun part is that you get to meet a lot of fellow Olive Tree foodies and the conversations and laughs fill the night. Great atmosphere, can't wait to go back again soon! Note: Encountered a technical glitch and my other pics got lost in the universe@#$% ... will add this eggplant dish pic after my next rtn visit.

I have been a regular for over 10 years and always very happy with their entrees and customer…read moreservice. I just confirmed with their staff that the ownership has changed. The head chef apparently bought the restaurant from the previous owner. They are also reportedly using the same recipes. . The food had always been great, but I feel that the food is now even tastier now, and without being too salty or over-seasoned. That's my 2 cents. Highly recommended!!!

The pita bread was not cooked, it was very soft and doughy. Picking up the sandwich, it fell apart…read more They charged me extra for cheese and spicy, but there was not any cheese on it, only a sauce that was dumped on the entire thing. The worker was not very helpful, and seemed annoyed when I was trying to make a decision on the menu. It was my first time, and it would have been nice to be recommended by the worker or at least patient while trying to look over everything. The building is very small and personal. I don't have a reason to return, I was not a fan of the gyro itself.

Greek Food is far, few & in between on this island... Good to know you can go to the food court on…read morethe 2nd floor. There are a variety of food joints there. I ordered my food.. took around 5 minutes to get my plate. The foos was yummy. I'll definitely make my way back here when i crave Greek food.

Another solid transient eateries. This time making great Greek pitas…read more A large, fluffy, pita stuffed full of a grilled combo of juicy lamb and pork, sulfurous onion, sweet cherry tomatoes, a handful of amazingly crisp fries all dusted with smoked paprika and a thick smear of zesty tzatziki. Eat it right away to enjoy the crisp fries within. The chicken version equally good but lacks the greasy goodness. A good sized slice of the dry style of uber flaky baklava (not the kind sitting in a pool of warm honey) makes a perfect dessert. Very friendly and efficient one man operation. A regular at What the Truck events. Solid.

I love the people. They're a young couple looking to make a difference while they serve in the…read moreArmed Forces. I wish them well, however, this food was not "Greek" and it wasn't very good either. I really wanted to like it.

Went back! The portion size day was a fluke. The owner assured me that they didn't change a thing!…read more What a relief. Have been back twice since!

Doner Shack has quickly become one of my go-to spots when I'm looking for a quick bite in town. My…read moreboyfriend was looking for a good döner spot and suggested we give this place a try, and it's been a regular spot ever since. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and seems geared more toward takeout, though there is some seating available inside if you'd like to eat there. Parking can be a little limited, but the lot is validated by the store, which helps. My favorite item on the menu is the Doner Sandwich with the lamb-and-chicken mix. I always order extra garlic yogurt sauce on the side, which takes it to another level. While Doner Shack is a little pricier than some other quick-service options, I think it's absolutely worth it. It's one of those places I find myself craving regularly and happily recommending to friends.

Food was OK. Beautiful scenery in Hawaii Kai. Service was quick, and it was not too busy when we…read morewent. Outdoors was dog friendly. The falafel was delicious wish I would've ordered more. I ordered the Mix dip which came with Tzatziki, Hummus, and Baba Ghanouj and warm pita served to dip with it. I also ordered the Veggie plate which came with a greek salad, spanakopita, falafel, and dolmades. They were great appetizers to share to get a little taste of all the greek food.

This place is located on the Makai side of Koko Marina, now been here for many years…read more Not many options on East Oahu for Greek food. Even for Hawaii prices are higher than you would expect. You are able to order online and they give you a time when it will be ready. They were on time. The serving size is about average (see photo). We got the chicken specialty and side of hummus. The hummus was fairly bland and something was missing as far as the marinade for the chicken. Overall it was ok but you will need something with it to add some spice and flavor. Next option would be Olive Tree Cafe in Kahala Mall.

Located on the Ross side of Waikiki Shopping Plaza. Dined here for different occasions, all for…read morework meetings and had inconsistent service. When we were at the bar countertop we got decent service. When we sat in the happy hour section vs dinner section is when it was a little spotty. Once, when we sat in the happy hour section (to the left of the bar) and tried to order dinner service food in addition to happy hour, we were told no...so then we asked to move to the dinner service side and forfeited the happy hour menu items. On another occasion, we went for dinner service and made a reservation online for a specific type of dining service listed on OpenTable, and when we sat, the server mentioned that it didn't matter what type of reservation we made online, we could order whatever we wanted. During this occasion, we also noticed that the server was using the brown cloth napkins on the table to polish silverware, drinkware, and then fold it back up to be ready for table service. I would suggest using a different polishing cloth, to create a cleaner appearing atmosphere. As for the food, it has been consistently delicious. Know that they change up their menu every season, so I personally look for the items with the restaurant symbols that appear to be popular, has not disappointed thus far. If you want to utilize the restroom, it is located on the 2nd floor of the plaza, up the escalators/elevators, don't forget to ask for a restroom code. This restroom was rather dirty though, like a homeless person just cleaned themselves before we got there. And we got lost the first time trying to find the restroom and ended up in the Stix restroom instead. Nevertheless, I'm curious to know what the speakeasy is like at Botanico, may come back to try this if the menu/vibe is different there.

We first saw Botanico about 10 months ago after eating at STIX Asia downstairs. Based on the sign…read moreoutside we thought it was a skin care company but after turning the corner, we saw that it was a restaurant. We had a date night here this weekend. We made reservations on open table easily and found parking at the Waikiki shopping plaza which we were already familiar with. After our 2 hour meal, we found that we didn't have to pay for parking. That's a GREAT deal in Waikiki! I'm in a wheelchair and found the ramp outside and around the restaurant where big island burgers was. When we got to the top of the ramp, we found a stantion blocking the entrance I feel they should have opened it prior to our arrival since I noted I was in a wheelchair in my reservation. I had to call the restaurant to open it. That was fine and the worker, I believe her name was Ai, was so kind and told us they had a table for us but it was in a narrow area. So we waited for a minute and she sat us in a more comfortable area. The menu, I have to say, is a little confusing. The prefixe menu $80/pp"menu pregustazione" has a antipasto, appetizer listed then primi course which I presume is the main course and a "secondi" course but has a price tag for each item. Then desserts have 3 items listed. Does that mean everyone shares 3 desserts? Then coffee or tea We asked our waitress for recommendations. She recommended the Terra e mare antipasto misto to share between the both of us (which we ordered) and the red snapper aqua pazza. We passed on the aqua pazza because my dad is a fisherman and we eat red snapper often. The pupu was great: Seafood ceviche, bruschetta with tako escargot(I think), focaccia, calamari, prosciutto, calamari, and shrimp covered in katafi. It was such a great introduction to the restaurant. I also had the oasis cooler to drink, a delicious zero proof drink with soda, pineapple & coconut cream. Such a delight! Hubby had the grape garden cooler with aloe liquor, white grape puree, elderflower liquor, lime & mint. He works for a liquor company and preferred my drink. We shared our entrees: vongole bianco and pescatore spaghetti. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. The pescatore spaghetti came with shrimp, mussels, clams & scallops. We could taste the seafood in the spaghetti. Delicious! There was a little bit of sand in one of my clams in the vongole. Nothing to complain about, but something that could be avoided by cleaning them properly. Prior to ordering we asked the waitress " you know local braddah, he like know which dish has the most". Then she nodded. So we knew she wasn't local HOWEVER after reading some reviews (after dining there) , we saw they offer kamaaina discount. We were not offered that. We ordered the Sicilian cheesecake which was light and delicious. It had a crème brûlée top. Yum! We also ordered the tiramisu which was light and airy For the heftier crowd , the portions will not satisfy you. It would be nice if the restaurant offered extra noodles for a fee. Next time I'd like to try their moussaka because that's hard to find here. I think it's Japan National owned. You can taste the strive for excellence. I had to ask for a water refill which, in my books, tells me how good service is. So that needs improvement. My server was nice but not outstanding. Overall a nice experience for a date night. Great vibe.

Wasn't yummy enough for our taste and at $20 a plate it didn't make our list at places to return to.read more

What a delicious meal!! We had a chicken shawarma plate and a falafel plate. (BTW the falafel are…read moregf!!!!) Yum!

We found this business on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's just a tiny little stand alone…read moreplace among a food court. The food was so good! I got the gyro and the fries were to die for. I liked it so much we went back a second time. It's a little window you order at so there's no waiter. You order then come back when your name is called and you can sit on a little bench by the food court.

Called to place an order for lamb kabob, and the woman who answered started yelling at me,…read moreinsisting I was calling the wrong number and looking at the wrong menu. I was just going off what I found -- no need for that kind of tone with a customer. Never got the chance to actually order. Disappointing experience before I even got to try the food.

Delicious mixed meat plates! Friendly efficient staff. Lovely ladies cooking delicious food. The…read morepita was my favorite part of my meal. Large seating area In a busy area of Honolulu. Parking garage nearby plus plenty of street parking too.

I didn't know what to expect. Doner Shack in located near Fort Street Mall by Chinatown. The…read moreemployee who was at the register is the sweetest tutu lady!! She's what made the place nice and inviting. I got the small Downtown Doner wrap with chicken and feta and hummus. I was pleasantly surprised. I liked the taste alot and it was fresh. Chicken was dry but I would get it again. There's seating indoors and the tables and seats were clean. I was happy about that. I wish there were photos of food in the restaurant so I knew what to get. There was a lady working in the kitchen, with a cast. Not sure if that's acceptable for food service for sanitation.