My favorite Furikake Ahi (yellowfin tuna) Had lunch all the…read moreway at Waimanalo. I have not been here at Ono Steaks an Shrimp for a long time! So happy I was able to drive over today after work.

Wife and I happened on this place for a late lunch one day…read more It is counter service and the girl behind the counter was friendly and efficient. Answering our menu questions thoughtfully. The garlic shrimp and the coconut shrimp were good, but not stand-out - nothing special. It is in an older but clean building. The restrooms are in a separate building behind the restaurant and they too were old but clean.

Such a lovely experience!…read more My friend and I arrived at 6 pm on Saturday, with no reservation, but there were no other customers at the moment so it was all good. However, I noticed everyone else that arrived after us - 3 different groups, all had reservations, because it is in fact a very a small establishment, so I think in the future we would get a reservation! The servers/owners(?) were so nice, food came out relatively quickly, and it was so fresh and delicious, everything cooked to perfection! I ordered the cold soba (though this was kind of silly of me because I was already cold) and tempura plus salmon nigiri. Quite pricey (about $50 after tip) for a meal for one but I'm glad I tried it. My friend ordered the seared mackerel and honestly I was so shocked how delicious it was, just melts in your mouth! I would definitely go back :)

A Cozy Spot for Japanese Brunch Cravings…read more We were craving a Japanese breakfast, and Koko Inaba was a great find. Tucked away in Koko Marina, it is a small, quaint space with a counter where you can watch the chef work and several tables for seating. Soba, udon, sashimi, tempura -- you pick what you are craving. I ordered the udon with assorted tempura, and everything was done well. The tempura had the perfect fry and crunch, and the udon had a satisfying bite to it. A quiet, welcoming spot for a comforting Japanese meal in East O'ahu.

Love this place. Fresh healthy fish plate options! Also very friendly service all the time. Lots of…read moreparking at Koko Marina.

Love the Ahi Poke here! Fresh and with good seasonings…read more We got the poke bentos: 2 ahi poke types - with Kalua pork and seafood salad. I got mines over salad- the rice options are white, brown or sushi Takuan, cucumber with seaweed, fresh cucumbers (I also had tomato's with my salad).... Awesome bento!! Great & friendly service. Casual seating. A table of 4, table for 2, and seating along the wall. Or you can sit outside as well.

When I am in the mood for poke on the east side, I try to stop at paradise poke. The always have…read morenew items like this last time strawberry manjookie from kula. It was quite expensive like $15+ for 6 pieces but it was so good. I really like their pickled mango but I take it home and put some tajin for some extra kick!

Got the tuna Onigiri and a poke bowl (spicy ahi/ ahi F.T.W. First time here and I have to say the…read morepoke is fresh with just the right amount of sauce. When I'm on this side of the island, I'm definitely coming back. Service was quick and place was nic.

Okay-- BEST POKE ON THE TRIP AWARD goes to... this spot…read more We've had Ono before, on a prev. trip. Great. But then we fell hard for Off-the-Hook. This trip... Ono Seafood won the battle. This poke was SO FRESH, I could taste the knife, the boat, the water, the morning sun... all in good ways. It was divine. The catch? Maybe their DRY RUB... I have spicy habits, and tend to get poke lathered in spicy sauce. This poke had no sauce, just a dry salt / pepper rub - and the dryness of the fish, helped me TRULY taste the TEXTURE, freshness, and the QUALITY of the fish. Blown away. The owner (or manager) came out to check on us, and thank us for coming out. Told us the fish had been REALLY good lately, out there on the water. We could taste it. Love the tempura flakes they add on top. Can't wait to go back!

This place is hidden in the Kalama Valley shopping center, at the 4 way stop. Not much in there but…read morewow, there's Ono seafood. They have fresh ahi and tako poke which you can get by the pound or as bowls. The regular is $16 and the large is $18 and you can have a choice of two kinds of poke. I got the Hawaiian style tako poke with limu and chili pepper and it's yum! Might say tho, it's a little heavy on the Hawaiian salt. It also has a bit of a kick from the chili pepper. It's served plain but you can add on things like furikake, ginger for 75 cents or avocado slices for $1.50. Also you can get it with white or brown rice. Not all places has tako poke as part of the regular menu so if you like tako and you're in Hawaii Kai or coming in from Sandy's or Waimanalo side, stop here for your fix.

The breakfast is Awesome! So much to choose from and the staff is friendly. The Cinnamon Crunch…read moreToast is "Yummy" love it!!

Went here on a Wednesday right before lunch to do takeout. The staff were very helpful, especially…read moresince they knew it was our first time there. We got the garlic umami fries, pastele nachos, the big pua'a moco, -n- the furikake ahi katsu. Food was delicious! I loved how they have a calendar of events. I would love to go back for the live music -n- next time definitely eat in.

This is one of those places you consider giving a bad review to stop other people from going to…read more This walk up counter, order your fish on your desired medium restaurant is our local favorite in Kailua. The restaurant is very clean, offers plenty of seating, and the food is served relatively quickly. You cannot go wrong. The salad, the plate, the tacos, the burger are all very good and extremely fresh.

Ah, Kailua - my old town. I used to live off Oneawa decades ago and try to come back here every…read morechance I get - like every year! I visited my nephew who just moved back here from Texas. He took me and our group to this place across from what used to be Holiday Mart back in the day. The restaurant offers a variety of food selections including all proteins, fish, shrimp, chicken, pork and beef. We ordered several from their menu and the food dame out fast. Service is what I call self-serve and it's ok. Help is hard to get these days. The food is good - not great and it was lukewarm. I take a star out for food served lukewarm. I don't like to eat lukewarm food. The ambiance is nice and friendly. Most of the tables are outside so we enjoyed the breeze and the wildlife - the birds! Overall, this trip to Kailua brought back great memories and a wonderful time with my nephew. I'll miss him being in Texas but coming back to Kailua isn't that bad either!

We got teriyaki chicken, a burger, some chicken tenders, and a salad. The teriyaki chicken was…read moreamazing, the rice was okay, definitely add some salt. The burgers were also decent, my toddlers loved them. The fries were really good too but the salad and tenders were not as good. 100% recommend the teriyaki chicken, it is flavorful and so tender.

This is one of the dining options at Sea Life Park. Here the food is on the pricier side (a garlic…read moreshrimp plate that came with two scoops of rice and potato mac salad is $16.50). Which isn't that unreasonable when you consider that this is a tourist attraction. [FOOD] We found the main dishes to be mediocre, it wasn't terrible and it wasn't great but just okay. The 1star part was that the SOGGY RICE. Come on we live on an island where rice is a main staple and is almost served with every meal. So how hard is it to get decent rice?

Mahalo piha, Roy's Hawaii Kai, for the lovely thoughtfulness imbued into our anniversary dinner. We…read moreappreciate the handwritten card, every staff member who came to wish us a happy anniversary, the complimentary pannacotta, and a gift certificate to use for a return visit! I also noticed at the table next to us, a party hat was placed prior to arrival of the little birthday girl! The expansive wraparound windows afforded us sunset ocean views and a game of guess-the-cloud-shape. Food is delicious and beautifully plated. We started with house edamame and HK crab cakes. Husband's 14oz medium rare ribeye was perfectly cooked. I ordered the macadamia crusted fish, which was incredibly meaty. Parking is free. Looks like they have a great happy hour menu and live music. I'm definitely putting that gift certificate to use!

On our last night of our August-September, 2023 Oahu vacation, DJ and I dined at the original Roy's…read moreRestaurant, Roy's Hawaii Kai, the first location of Chef Roy Yamaguchi's high-end chain serving Hawaiian fusion fare in a contemporary setting. Via OpenTable, we made reservations for Saturday evening, September 9, at 9:00 PM. Easy peasy. Booking reservations via the online restaurant reservation service was super convenient. After easily finding parking in the lot, we walked through a finely landscaped front yard and, upon entry through the front door, were welcomed by a serene koi pond at the bottom of the stairs that led us up to the main dining room. The comfortable open kitchen dining room provided panoramic views of Maunalua Bay and Diamond Head. We were seated at a white linen clothed table nearby the bar at the top of the staircase. Roy's offers a culinary journey in fine dining with a menu focused on fresh seafood and some steakhouse dishes, blending Hawaiian and Asian flavours in contemporary style of cooking. Below is what we had for dinner: In lieu of a complimentary basket of bread and butter to kick off our meal, we were served a nice bowl of spicy edamame, which I found to be a fitting prelude to the eclectic blend of Hawaiian, Japanese, and Classic French cuisine that we were about to enjoy. Tempura Shimeji Mushroom ($17) - For a starter from the Vegetarian Menu, we shared this delicious appetizer of golden crispy fried mushrooms that were drizzled with spicy aioli. YUM! Mongolian Style Vegetable Stir-Fry with Crispy Tofu ($20) - Also from the Vegetarian Menu, for his main dish, DJ had this plate of fried cubes of tofu mixed with a small medley of veggies. The mixed vegetables were mostly onion slivers, a few slices of green bell pepper and zucchini, shoestring carrots and very little bean sprouts, topped with a small handful of micro greens and a nicely uniformed mound of white rice. Misoyaki Butterfish ($56) - I ordered this signature, world renowned dish for my entrée - a tender and rich fish dish, marinated in miso and served over forbidden black rice and a sweet ginger wasabi butter sauce. The silky, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth black cod was sophisticated and oh, so ono! Roy's Signature Chocolate Soufflé ($14) - We were served this decadent dessert on the house. This chocolate SWEET TREAT was rich in flavour and airy in texture. Service was exceptional. Right from our arrival, we were greeted with warmth and friendly hospitality. As the night went on, it was becoming apparent that I was not feeling well. Our waiter was so caring that he even brought out a few different bottles of fever reducers to offer medication to me. He was very sweet. An unforgettable dining experience we enjoyed at Roy's Hawaii Kai. The restaurant was a perfect setting for an onolicious meal with stunning views and exceptional service.

The omelette here was so unique I started trying this at home! Be sure to order the kalua pig which…read moreis shredded roasted pig inside of an omelette. Back home, I eat pernil all the time but never tried to put it inside of an omelette, game-changer! The omelette game with a piece of toast and a small slice of pineapple and strawberry. Paired it with a latte and a perfect breakfast. There are tons of juice, coffee, and matcha options as well (if you're cup of tea is matcha). Located inside of a strip mall (seeing a common theme here in Hawaii), there is ample parking if you have a rental car here. Servers and locals here are friendly which has been my experience traveling the entire island.

My party and I shared the Avocado Toast with bacon, Short Rib Loco Moco, and Corned Beef Hash for…read morelunch. The Short Rib Loco Moco was my favorite! We ordered it with fried rice which was a tasty combination with the tender meat and gravy. The Avocado Toast and the Corned Beef Hash were both okay but there wasn't anything special that stood out. We visited on a Saturday around 1pm and luckily we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table! You do have to sign your name on the wait list when you get there. The restaurant was bright, service was friendly, and there's a good number of seating. It's located in the Koko Marina Shopping Center which shares a lot with other stores so there's always parking!