Visited the aina for the first time in 8 years. I had no idea this place existed, but my daughter…read moresaid I should try it. The street parking is limited; so, I was pleasantly surprised that there was a LOT of parking behind the restaurant. There were sparrows and pigeons patrolling the outside seating area, which is common for Kailua. It was entertaining watching them and did not put off our experience. We both ordered the calamari with fries and coleslaw. I usually don't order calamari; so, take this with a grain of salt--best ever calamari! Lol. It was seasoned perfectly and it was so tender. When we I usually eat calamari, it is rubbery. Only ika on sushi is usually this tender and moist in my very limited experience. Excellent! The staff was friendly too. Definitely will recommend this place and will return next time I visit the ohana.

This our go to spot in Kailua. I could drink the tartar sauce it's so good…read more Always add an extra fish stick to kids meal (for yourself).

~ Get the Poke ~ The…read morebest poke I've had! So flavorful and I love the sea asparagus they add in. Fast service. Has a small parking lot. More of a to-go experience

Totally would not recommend coming here. They've stopped doing samples, which is crazy because that…read morewas one of the things that made it easier to decide what poke you actually wanted. This place used to be really good, but unfortunately, it seems like it has gone downhill. There was a lady working there who came across as a little rude, especially when explaining that customers wouldn't know if they liked something without trying it. She said she only makes good flavors... but I beg to differ. Poke was bland in some spots, overly salty in others, and the rice was sour and definitely not the nice sushi rice I was expecting. The flavors just didn't mix well at all. Like the lady described she only makes the best poke. Really disappointing because I used to enjoy coming here. Sadly, I won't be coming back waste of $40 for two bowls.

The team are awesome! They all work hard and work together to support their community and tourists…read moreto get the best experience in Kailua

Good price for high quality food. Diner/Bar classic local food…read more Kind service Surf and turf- $33 boneless kalbi steak cooked how you like it, with 2 sides (rice, brown rice, Mac salad, Kim chew, sprouts "salad"= stir fry, coleslaw) Great juicy steak large portion, raw garlic lightly breaded and fried shrimp. Miso butterfish- very sweet 4 pieces of misoyaki fish with 2 sides. Other sides include lfries +2, toss salad +2, green papaya salad Kids - $8 virgin lava smoothie Pina colada's came in plastic cup 5/5 $6 orange dream- orange bang with vanilla ice cream, whip, and maraschino cherry 4/5 a little too sweet

Banyan Crafts Kitchen and Lounge was a beautiful restaurant with life-like banyan trees in the…read moremiddle of the two dinning areas. Beautiful decor of imitation plants that even the bathrooms were beautiful especially the women's bathroom by the kitchen. Even the Men's bathrooms were decorated. It's something you should see! You wouldn't even think there's a place like this in Kailua. There were a few steps to the door of the restaurant but as we exit the waitress let my mom through the back which had no stairs but a ramp leading to the side parking along the restaurant right side, since she was using a walker. I first came with my friend for dinner and I came with my mom for brunch after her dentist appointment, because I wanted to show her what became of the beloved Four Star Chop Suey decades ago. Brunch menu was not the usual breakfast items that we were used to, but I ordered what I thought she would like best. We had Breakfast Hash with potatoes, sausage, cheese, eggs, bell peppers but the sauce was a little spicy for mom. There were ingredients in the sauce which maybe was too much for mom. Citrus mint fruit salad, and Southern Chicken Biscuit and Gravy. The gravy was different.fitness good but, I preferred the dinner selection when I came with a friend who traveled all the way from Kapolei for some shared dishes and appetizers. She really liked it and it was flavorful and unique. We had the following dishes: Local Braised Oxtail Patatas Bravas Seared Poke nachos Seasonal Hummus Deconstructed Baklava Cheesecake Hiusemade breads Citrus mint fruit salad I would order everything again! The Oxtail was flavorful and delicious, The homemade breads were so warm and fresh. The breads were served with the seasonal hummus, and I love the citrus mint dressing on the fruits! So refreshing! Night time was busy and we didn't have reservations, so we were lucky we didn't have those high top table and chairs . Best to have reservations for dinner. Weekends have night entertainment in the bigger dining area. We came earlier, but as the night went on, it got busier and our waitress was also assisting other customers in the other room, so we were missed . Service could have been better. Not too many of my townie friends had made it to this side but it's a nice place to dine at to experience their food and beautiful ambiance! There were a few side parking stalls along the right wall of the restaurant, otherwise you would need to find street parking. There's a nearby 24 hour municipal parking lot and it's still a quarter of 20 minutes. This restaurant is not in the main Kailua town area. If you haven't been to Kailua, Kailua is a nice town to try all these different restaurants. You be surprised and pleased. They are closed on Monday & Tuesday. Brunch is on weekends from 9 am to 1 pm. Otherwise they open from Wednesday thru Sunday from 4pm to closing at 9pm and on Friday & Saturday nights they are opened til 11pm.

We decided to try this place out for valentines dinner. This was our first time and I was excited…read moreas I heard good things. The setting: I really like the vibe they went with for valentines and the decor, I like the lowlight setting as well. The banyan tree decor in the middle of the restaurant was a nice touch. Service: our host and our waiter were awesome, very pleasant and helpful. The food: it was a fixed menu due to Valentine's Day, I guess I did not see that when I booked the reservations or it was listen on the open table app. I wish I had known because I wanted to try other dishes. Anyways.. we got to each choose an appetizer so we got the coconut shrimp which omgggg really good, that sauce was a perfect touch, the shrimp was nicely crispy. We also got the beef tataki which was another fav I must say. The main entrees was ok, I only say this because we got the lamb and fish. The lamb came with 4 pieces but 2 were cooked good and the other 2 seemed like it could have been cooked a little longer. The fish to me was also over done and a little touch and hard. I will go back because I do wanna try other things on their menu. Overall we still made it a great night and will come back again.

9/5/2026 My nieces and nephew were visiting from California…read moreand Colorado always request to have dinner here when they're visiting family. We were seated 30 minutes after we checked in around 4pm. The Last time we dined here was 2023 and everything looked the same. Luckily we were seated by the railing with some epic views. Kristy was our server last night and she did socks and amazing job. She had this beautiful warm smile. She was friendly, knowledgeable and very sweet. Everything was amazing from start to finish. Hopefully when we come back Kristy will still be here so I can request for her. Thank you HJ and Kristy ! We will definitely be back soon !

So the food and service deserves 5 stars. Colin our waiter was great, super informative, attentive…read moreand friendly. The view is gorgeous and we luckily got some of the best seats in the house. We went 2 weeks ago. I got their award winning poke and I can see how it got its name. It's my favorite poke I've ever had in Hawaii. The flavor was phenomenal and the texture excellent. I only wish I got a bigger portion! Their famous prime rib was incredibly tender and gigantic. The reason for the mediocre rating is this. As others have mentioned there's a horrible mildew smell throughout the whole restaurant! That has to be a health code violation. Reviews have mentioned this issue for years. I think the whole place needs to be renovated to better stand up to the rain and humidity. Because half the restaurant is open to the elements. An expensive fix, but with how famous they are, and the higher menu prices, it should be doable. I worry for their employees being exposed to mildew every shift. That causes health issues, and the restaurant is responsible for their staff getting sick because they're working in an unsafe environment. I really hate that this ongoing issue hasn't been fixed and their staff and customers are exposed to a health hazard. Smacks of mismanagement and/or greed and lack of concern. To their employees, you are owed compensation if this mildew gets you sick! Contact lawyers that work pro bono (free as a community service and tax write off) if the restaurant won't take responsibility.

This location has a very different layout compared to the kapolei location and both being good…read more I Have always drove past the Kailua one this one is a lot smaller and has a more casual island vibe. The ordering counter and cashier is right as you enter along with thr pastry counter. Same deals with thr kapolei location you order and find your own table and put number so they can find you when your order is up. Inside is airconditioned with around maybe 10 tables and chairs some seat 2 others eat 4 and they also have outside patio seating back and front. The parking can be challenging having maybe 10 -12 spots in their lot and some street parking . Their Menu is a bit more limited than their other location. Sandwiches.. pizza and other stuff oh and coffee. The only thing that wasmt as good as their kapolei location was they didnt have the thin crispy salty cravable fries they only had small bags of chips available The food is always good and the service was real good. The staff gave you an impression where they really valued their customers with greetings with a smile and happy goodbyes. As always a great experience with a great casual setting..fair pricing (nothing is considered "cheap" nowdays) ..good food and friendly staff.

I've been here several times now, and it's consistently been a solid 4 out of 5 stars…read more If you're expecting full table service or "princess treatment," this probably isn't the place for you. Water is self-serve, and the setup feels more like a cafeteria than a traditional sit-down restaurant. That said, the staff has always been friendly and welcoming, which makes for a pleasant experience. I usually order the chicken pesto sandwich, which is always a great choice, but today I decided to branch out and try the Beach Burger and the Margherita Pizza. Both were absolutely delicious and definitely worth ordering again. The atmosphere is one of my favorite parts. It has a relaxed, coastal vibe that makes you feel like you're dining at a beachfront café, even if you're not right on the sand. Overall, it's a great spot for good food, a laid-back environment, and friendly service. I'll definitely keep coming back.

First time here! The parking lot was easy to navigate and felt plentiful. There wasn't a wait for…read morearound 6pm but felt it filled up quickly after we sat down. We got a table right next to the windows overlooking the canal or whatever it was. Cool! Ambiance I suppose. The service was attentive and accurate. She gave plenty of recommendations which we took. The server was friendly and sweet. We got the fish bites based on the reviews here, and glad we did, because they were so good! Totally recommend. I decided on the Kalbi - loooove Kalbi--- it was excellent and plentiful. It's going to be tough not getting this each time. Tony partner got the catch of the day special and he said it was very good, but not enough food, so if you're extra hungry perhaps get something more hearty. But, it was very tasty with a very light panko crust over garlic polenta I believe. The desert, as stated in the reviews, was so good. We got the guava cheesecake. Delicious.

Ok after eating at Koa Pancake House fo breakfast I wasn't too hungry. I shared the poke nachos…read morewith wifey. Our friend got the furikake ahi with salad. Of course as soon as I started scarfing the poke... ohh brahhh!! I no can stop when I got goin. Had too much teri sauce fo my taste... too sweet fo me. Don't get me wrong, I love sweets. I jus wasn't wanting it with my poke. We also got the cheescake & da buggah was ono!! I totally killed it! Also had block ahi in the fridge if you like take home. This is all the way out by K-Bay & near Aikahi Shopping Center. Cute lil place by the canal/stream in Kailua. The parking lot is shared with the business building next door. The waitress was pretty good. A hui hou

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.

Great staff, 10/10 poke options. Very clean and aesthetic. Would highly recommend visiting this…read morelocation when going around the island.

Came here today for lunch after touring the Byodo Temple…read more Everyone at the counter was very nice and was very helpful as we could not make up our mind what to order. You can also taste the poke so you know which one to order. Place is very laid back and love all the fishing photos on the wall. Really beautiful tables. We ordered 1/2 lb of spicy Ahi Shoyu poke and fireball ahi with rice, cucumber and seaweed salad. Everything tasted fresh and the pieces were chunky. The cucumber and seaweed salad blend well with the ahi. It was spicy but in a good way. Overall we had a great experience and this place is a must try!

One of my favorite spots for barbecue!…read more Easy Que is one of my favorite places for barbecue, and their brisket and baked beans are amazing! The brisket is flavorful and tender, and the baked beans are the perfect side. I recently stopped by for brunch and tried their version of shrimp and grits, which was a really tasty take on the classic. Everything was delicious, and the restaurant itself is nice, clean, and welcoming. Plus, it's right in the heart of Kailua town, making it an easy spot to stop by while you're out and about. If you're craving barbecue, go here! You won't be disappointed.

It's simple food done incredibly well. Everything was fantastic. The food came out lightening fast,…read moreand the service was friendly. We ordered the brisket and Huli Huli chicken. The brisket melted in your mouth, and the chicken was so juicy with a thin crispy skin. The mac and cheese and corn cheese were both soooo good. The pickled jalapeños on the corn was one of those small detail things that added such a refreshing touch to the meal. I also appreciated how the tater tots stayed crunchy until we finished them off. The baked beans had a smoky flavor that made them distinctly better than others I've tried. Don't forget about their two sauces that come with the meal. They added a brightness and kick that made everything taste even better. The only thing I wasn't super stoked on was surprisingly the grilled cornbread. I had high hopes and it was still good, but it could have had more flavor and been more moist. But even with the okay cornbread I can't wait to go back! I'll probably try the regular instead of the grilled cornbread.