I was introduced to this restaurant by a friend who is a fan of the local band, Fresh Breeze Band. We didn't know the restaurant, but we were lucky to meet the owner, a local family. They were very friendly and open to our suggestions. We had a hula dancer performance with the band, which played the song requested by the restaurant's customers and welcomed the dancers as well. It was a lively atmosphere, with a mix of tourists and locals enjoying a weekend day. I ordered egg Benedict with Canadian bacon and potatoes. There were island fruits for breakfast, which I was very tempted to try, but decided to save them for the next time. My friend asked for more Hawaiian food menus to be served in the future and more of his favorite band performances. We have to wait and see about more Hawaiian dish requests, but the band is performing every other Saturday now! By the way, the Egg Benedict was yummy, and the Kauai shrimp I tasted out of my friend's omelet was meaty and scrumptious. I also feel the dishes are reasonably priced, given the location and Hawaii's cost of living. Last but not least, the server was equally friendly and attentive; even though the place was constantly busy, our glasses with water were always full without asking. I didn't use the bar area, and I probably will not ever since I don't drink, but people seem to enjoy the service there, too. Overall, it was a very light and lively mood near the water and hotel's inner court yard. Recommended to experience a spirit of aloha with and in the level of local community. read more

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We went to Menehune Grille after a long day of travel as we are staying at a nearby hotel. We got seared right away and it took a few minutes for our waiter to come to our table but all the tables were full so no problem there. We had enough time to look at the menu so we ordered cocktails and our food at the same time. Our cocktails were good - nothing to rave about but we enjoyed them. Our food took so long we waited around 40 minutes after we finished our cocktails to receive the two dishes we ordered. We were told 3x by a couple different staff that our food would be out shortly, and it just wasn't. We ordered the social which was a blackened ahi ban mi. It was okay but I don't think it warranted the $35 price. The atmosphere was lovely, open air with garden and harbor views. Wish we would have had a better first eating experience upon arrival to the island. read more

Menehune Grille - Mai Tai and Lilikoa and lemongrass - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Menehune Grill located in the Ilikai Resort, great open air restaurant/bar. We went for a late lunch and shared the grilled chicken sandwich. It had a great flavor and was prepared well. The service was good and friendly. Great location in the resort for getting a drink, watching a game or getting a bite to eat. read more

Menehune Grille - Bar - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Try the mochi cinnamon roll pancake if you're in the mood for a sweet treat! Delicious! Make your own omelette good but if you don't like a lot of black pepper you need to say read more

Located at Ilikai Hotel. There was 8 of us in our party and the host said they don't take reservations on Friday nights because of the hula show and fireworks. After a 30 minute wait, the host decided to seat us in the dining room instead of the patio area. This was perfect because we had the whole place to ourselves. Our server, Jason, did the best he could to get what we needed despite the fact that 1) I don't think they were expecting to have us in the dining room and 2) we still had to ask more than once to get waters refilled or to get silverware. The food came simultaneously as the fireworks started so we were able to view them right by our table. Our server told us we could go out the balcony for our own private viewing! Everyone loved their food. The steaks were cooked as requested and they enjoyed it. My mom liked her shrimp. We had nachos as an appetizer and it was enough for everyone. The portions were generous. Then as a treat, our server played the piano for us. Overall, the dining experience on this evening was amazing. My daughter had the best birthday so far! Thank you crew team. They do have hotel valet services for $6 for four hours with validation. The only concern that I had for this evening was the tipping portion. I know as a patron I/we should have looked at our bill. We overlooked the part where they automatically added the tip to the bill. I'm assuming they did this since we are a bigger party. But what constitutes a big party - 6, 7, 8, etc.? There was nothing on the menu or any signs that said the tip (20%) would be automatically included for bigger parties. Next time, I will look through my bill thoroughly and not double tip! read more

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The poke bowl, and the fish and chips are great. My wife said the poke bowel was the best she has had on the island. Nice outdoor seating, and the waiter had a sense of humor, which made our lunch a fun experience. Our food was way better than the ratings I saw for this restaurant. read more

I actually enjoyed this place more than I thought I would. Came here with a family member while we waited for the rest of our family to come back to the hotel. We were taken care of right away as it wasn't busy hour. We sat in the patio area and started with the Kalua pork nachos. There's plenty of pork, cheese, and all the toppings. Each bite was perfect. I ordered the fish and chips. The batter was delightful with a side of crispy fries. Yum! My cousin had smash burger. Nothing too impressive, but it was delicious. The warmth and fresh breeze during our meal truly gave us island vibes, even though this restaurant is inside the Ilikai Hotel. Prices are more than average but considering it's inside a Hawaiian hotel. I didn't get a chance to try their breakfast, but I heard it's exceptional as well! I'd come back to snack on the nachos again. read more

Excellent little hidden gem The food was yummy My wife loved the gluten free mochi pancakes and ordered them twice during our stay. Light fluffy mochi pancakes served with maple syrup. I had the half papaya filled with yogurt and granola the two days and thought it was delicious! Fresh papaya, yummy yogurt and crunchy granola. Sprinkled with honey, very yummy! The service was wonderful. Friendly waiter very helpful and personable. Always filled our glass with water or our cup with coffee. The ambiance is friendly and comfortable and they have live music in the evenings as well. Much a relaxing place to be! read more

Menehune Grille - Mochi gluten free pancakes - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Solid smash burger and a wide range of food items at this grille near Ilikai Hotel in Waikiki. Also a good location to watch sports. read more

Menehune Grille - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Servers are great, very friendly. Food is delicious and they have happy hour. Fish tacos, Kailua pork breakfast burrito, and teriyaki chicken were all good. Chips and guacamole were YUM but the homemade pico de gallo was watery and bland (very disappointing). read more

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"Touristy bar food" that sums it up, food is blah and meh, nacho's with pork (assuming it's supposed to be Kalua pig/Kalua pork) was cold, reddish orange(?) with too much smoke flavoring - not good, chips were stale, gross. Burgers are ok, I think menu is targeted for the tourists with limited fresh local flavors and ingredients. We only came here because cousins were staying at the Ilikai. One redeeming fact is they have a nice view of Waikiki (only if you are seated outside). We came here late, 9:00 pm maybe that's why there was lack of service, where we had to flag down our server. Desserts are better than their food. read more

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Food was great--poke, smash burger, salad, and drinks were all on point, and service was excellent. Dessert took about 20 minutes, so we ordered another round while waiting. The experience ended on a bad note with parking validation. The hostess was out of stickers and checked with the manager--his expression alone made it clear he was annoyed we even asked. He refused to sign the ticket, which felt unprofessional after we'd spent a couple hundred dollars. Shoutout to the parking attendants, who were kind and discounted our parking. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

If you're a breakfast place, eggs should be a basic skill. Unfortunately, that's not the case here. I ordered scrambled eggs, soft, and instead received something resembling an overcooked egg pancake. How does this even leave the kitchen? This was my second attempt at ordering eggs here. The first time, my plate arrived buried under so much pepper it was completely black. They apologized, saying it was intended for another table, took it back, and then returned with the overcooked eggs. I didn't have time to try a third time. I miss Cinnamon's. The quality here is disappointing, and I won't be returning. With Cinnamon's and Pesca's gone, we're running out of good breakfast options on this side of Waikiki. read more

Menehune Grille - BAD EGGS - not scrambled soft. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Wonderful experience, food, and staff was too! The musical guest, Fresh Breeze Band made it all the more special! Such a special spot!

Customer service was great, the everything we ordered tasted good & great ambiance! Plus they're also dog friendly!

Breakfast review: 4 stars I ordered the Da Benny benedict which had smoked kiawe pork. It was a nice change in flavors but the meat was a bit hard to chew. Maybe that's how this type of pork is. Don't know. My daughter ordered the avocado toast and a side of fried rice. Both were decent. They need to use a different type of bread for the avocado toast. Dinner review: 2 stars. I ordered the cheddar burger. It needed help. Better beef. Better toppings. Pretty boring. One daughter ordered the Shrimp Scampi. She said it was "dry and barely had any taste" (she's in culinary school). My other daughter had some sort of salad. She was disappointed because it had a lot of avocado that was not ripe. Some things are pretty good but they are not consistent. read more

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I had two meals here while staying at the Ilikai. The first was dinner with family and I had the pineapple chicken served in a pineapple. It was okay but would have loved some cut up pineapple within the dish that had a lot of rice and lacked flavor except when you got some pineapple flavor off the cut out pineapple. However the chicken was cooked nicely and tasted good. There was music which was very loud so hard to hear those at our table. The other meal I had was lunch where I had the Kailua pork sandwich that came with fries and was quite good. The fries were crisp and the toppings were tasty. I did enjoy that meal. read more

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The brunch menu was really good! Great atmosphere to enjoy even if you aren't staying at the hotel.

Menehune recently remodeled, and this space used to be Cinnamons. The atmosphere is definitely more modern now. Before, it felt like an older retired crowd, and now it's mostly younger staff and a fresher look. Even with the update though, the food itself still feels very basic. They no longer offer prime rib, so I went with the steak and eggs. It was almost forty dollars and just okay. For that price point, I expected more flavor and better sides. The menu also felt really limited, especially compared to Guieb which is only about ten minutes away and has way more variety. This place used to have a classic Hawaiian style breakfast vibe, but now it's more of a simple American style breakfast. Nothing terrible, just very plain. Overall, I wouldn't rush back. read more

My firm held a networking event at Menehune Grille a few weeks ago, and it was one of the best experience I've had in hosting these types of events. Stori, the manager, was so easy to work with - she answered my endless questions, navigated a 6 hour time difference while planning, and made me comfortable in booking a space without having seen it. Her kindness and helpfulness was even more apparent when I met her in person the day of the event. She was so attentive (she even carried in a shave ice machine for me!) and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the event. The bartenders for our event, Casey and Dwite, were excellent as well. They were friendly, efficient, and upbeat, and I heard so many compliments about their service throughout the evening. They even manned the shave ice machine for me, after having it sprung on them last minute! Though the service was the standout, the ambiance was a hit as well. The sunset over the Honolulu Harbor was beautiful! The food was also delicious and Stori made sure (in planning) that we had good options for all preferences. I'm still receiving compliments about our event from potential clients and my colleagues. If you want to impress your guests and have a stress free event, I can't recommend this crew enough! read more

Menehune Grille - Outdoor seating area - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The workers are very nice if they don't look shortstaffed. They have a good happy hour drinks and some appetizers as well. Located in the ilikai hotel next to the Hilton lagoon read more

This is a review for the lunch. I was hoping this place would be better than the last tenant, Cinnamon's. However, it unfortunately ended up being mediocre, just like Cinnamon's. We had Mai Tais first and they were okay. We didn't care for the coconut rum in it. The next up, the Plantation Iced Tea cocktail was too bitter and too much citrus taste for our liking. Wings were the best food I had at this restaurant. The sweet chili sauce was sweet but spicy, as it was supposed to be. Loco Moco was like pre-made frozen beef patties and canned gravy. That might not be the case, but that was how they tasted like. Fish and Chips' fish had too much batter and the actual fish inside was very tiny. Also the tartar sauce wasn't very good. However, the French fries were decent. The service was great and everyone was friendly. It took a long time for the food to arrive, though. Overall, my experience was insignificant. read more

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Food was awesome! I was in Waikiki for work- came here twice- once for breakfast. Had the build your own omelet. Staff suggested to add the smoked pork- KILLER recommendation!! Coffee was on point! Local roaster and so good. They sell it at the restaurant so grabbed a bag to take home. Came back the next night and had the grilled shrimp. Server said they had just added it to the menu. Grilled shrimp sounds basic but this was anything but basic. It was on this egg patty base- with an Asian sauce that had a small kick and served with a sesame dressed salad and some rice on top. I will probably try to recreate this dish 100x at home. Staff is friendly, prices are good, great view, great wine and cocktails-- HIGHLY recommend. read more

Prices were nice at this outdoor bar and grille. They also accommodated my food allergies in a blink of an eye (no pushback, just great service). read more

Good ribs and good price. Service was great. Shout out to server and bartender as well. Look forward to eating here a few more times during our stay. read more

Ordered the classic eggs Benedict. The "Canadian bacon" was pepperoni sized thin sliced sandwich meat. The English muffin wasn't toasted. I can't imagine the restaurant saves a ton of money by providing paper thin mini meat instead of a standard Canadian bacon slab. Server said it was the best thing on the menu. Hollandaise was decent. Would not recommend. read more

We love this restaurant, it's our go-to place in Waikiki for breakfast! Colleen, the manager, has put together an excellent team that does a marvelous job taking care of customers. The Kalua Pork is wonderful in both the 'breakfast sammy' & the Eggs Benedict; I also enjoyed the 'Moco-Loco' (for my state-side friends it's a traditional Hawaiian breakfast). And best yet, the restaurant has a view of the harbor & the Pacific Ocean! Tell Colleen that we sent you for the best breakfast in Honolulu! Mahalo! Aloha Hui read more

The cinnamon swirl pancakes are amazing! A must try breakfast spot in Waikiki, the staff are fun and friendly. read more

Menehune Grille - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Poke tacos were good and a decent size for the price. They have local craft beer and interesting drinks including their version of a Mai Thai. It did the job for lunch after a hot day on the ocean whale watching! Service was ok but we had to get someone's attention in the outside part because we were put indoors (bar area was packed and noisy on Super Bowl Sunday as you'd expect). read more

Menehune Grille - Ahi Poke Nachos - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a life-saver, just walking distance from the Pink Sails wail watching, I definitely needed a little refreshing drink and some nosh. It was cool inside, beautiful view of the shiny water and marina. Delicious poke nachos, fresh with a great asian inspired sauce - very generous portion, decent price- really hit the spot. Beverage was delightfully sweet and sour. Excellent service , loved how it was inside and outside in the square. I'd recommend if in the area. read more

Menehune Grille - Passionfruit and Lemongrass drink - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm really picky about my fish and chips. I had Marlin. MARLIN fish and chips. It was crispy, flavorful, amazingly surprising! Tater sauce was light, dilly, delicious. Service far beyond expectations for a resort community. Attentive, engaging. Lovely. This will be an "always go" place on Oahu for us. AND. Their staff love their owners. That tells me so much about where I want to spend my money. Not to be missed read more

Best thing was the ambience, staff being so friendly, and the live music. No problem getting seating on an early Saturday evening for dinner and you can even make reservations online. Food was just OK though - Steak Pasta wasn't very flavorful and the Hawaiian plate was all right. read more

Menehune Grille - Steak Pasta - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

vibes immaculate. food immaculate. drinks immaculate. our server claire WAS THE BEST!!! will definitely be back read more

Menehune Grille - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Thank you to the owner for reaching out to me , it means a lot. I rarely write negative reviews and I appreciate that very much. We will make an effort to come back very soon. Thank you. Ready to enjoy a wonderful view and breeze read more

Staff is awesome. Went above and beyond. Super friendly. Love this location. Great atmosphere and ambiance. Delicious coffee and food. Food is fresh and filling. Prices are good. Very comparable. I will come back here next year. read more

We ordered st the pool while we were there staying at the Ilikai this week! Chicken tenders, French fries and smashed burger was unreal!! Get it if you love a good burger. read more

Disappointed with lunch I went for lunch a couple of days ago with two friends. I got the smash burger. It was poor quality meat. There were several pieces of gristle in it. One of my friends got an omelette. She said it was way too salty. My other friend got the Eggs Benedict. She said the egg was cooked perfectly but she didn't really like the sauce. I don't write many bad reviews and usually give a place a second chance but I won't be going back there. read more

So this is a hard one to review. I want to give them 5 stars for the food. But the service was a hit or miss with two exceptions. Below is our experience We stayed at the Ilikai for 10 days, we probably eat here at least six or seven times for lunch or for dinner. We did not have one bad meal as far as food. The items we tried were the kalua omelette, Kalua sliders, kalua pork sandwich, hot wings,edamame,Jalapeno popper sandwich,Waimea burger, the ribeye and our favorite by far the fresh catch of the day fish and chips. Oh and the crispy onions we also loved! That's all I can remember. We only took a couple photos of the food. Their signature Mai Tai was also nice with the twist of coconut rum in it. I mean come on! Who can't be happy with a Mai Tai and beautiful view to enjoy the sunset from? Plenty of TV's and live entertainment. For all that above I give 5 stars Now why I wanted to give 3 stars. The first three days we had amazing service, fast, polite and on top of it. After that it went down hill with two exceptions . When the manager could see the service getting behind (new hires) he stepped right in to make things right. I won't get into detail because as I said he stepped in and got everything settled. The other is the owner, great guy and also stepped in wherever he could. He was always looking to make sure things were going well. Both the Owner and manager along with the food are what kept us coming back. So for their efforts we give them a 4 stars I understand staffing and training issues with a new company so I gave them grace for that because you can see they both want this place to succeed just as we do! See you in July! read more

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While we were staying at the Ilikai Hotel, we went down and had a meal twice. My husband got the smash burger twice. I had the veggie smash burger once and the fish and chips the second time. Burgers were very satisfying. The fish was marlin! I've not had that before. It made for a very meaty and delicious fried fish. The French fries were cooked well each time. The Mai Tai were excellent too! read more

Wanted to try this place out because reviews was decent. Me managed at restaurants knowing how long you're supposed to take to touch a table when they sat. I brought my two kids with me, we waited and got sat. Other tables got sat after us but we were the last one to get checked on or even started water! 10 minutes to be checked and knowing my kids was thirsty. Not spending money where you don't acknowledge and have to wait. People that may think "only 10 minutes." Go and learn food service and common service. read more