We were invited to enjoy lunch at Waikīkī Leia by cruisemates whom we met during our recent journey…read moreto Japan and Korea. We hadn't heard about this place until our cruisemates described the location and recommended the Island-style Fusion French brunch menu. I recognized the site as the former Diamond Head Anela Garden Chapel and Guest House, which offered a private wedding venue and restaurant services during the mid-2000s, but was unaware that it had undergone renovation and was renamed to "Waikīkī Leia. We excitedly accepted the invitation as we reminisced in the luscious French cuisine by master chef Jacques Pépin aboard our cruise ship. Upon arrival at Waikīkī Leia, we parked our car in their spacious parking lot and entered the guest house/restaurant. The hostess greeted us as we confirmed the reservation and seated us before the other couple joined us. Meanwhile, we enjoyed the tropical gardens and were soothed by the gentle splashing waterfalls while perusing the menus. Our cruisemates, who have dined at this restaurant before, ordered their usual breakfast menu items, Plantation iced teas, soufflé pancakes, and eggs Benedict. Since we were blessed with a gorgeous, sunny, warm, and clear day, we started our meals with iced teas, priced at $5 each (Plantation for my husband and Volcano for me), served in cute mason jars. Both iced teas were flavorful and refreshing. For my entrée, I chose the Seafood Rice Gratin ($25), which was preceded by a fresh mesclun salad drizzled with a well-balanced tropical vinaigrette (featuring liliko'i or passion fruit). The combination of mixed greens offered light, bitter green notes, spiciness, and tender bites, thanks to its variety of leaves, and prepared my taste buds for the rice gratin. The butter rice was topped with tender cooked shrimp, scallops, fish, and calamari in a rich Mornay sauce. The golden brown gratinée complimented the bubbling hot Mornay sauce. I waited a few minutes before digging into this fragrant and delicious dish. Our server warned me about the heat coming from the gratin dish and to avoid touching the dish. My husband chose the Trio Seafood Platter $30. The oven-baked seafood was artfully plated and accompanied with grilled vegetables and mashed potatoes. He showed me the tender and moist flakes of salmon when he cut the portion. The scallops and shrimp were also done perfectly and lightly seasoned. However, he kept glancing over to my Seafood Rice Gratin and I felt pressured into sharing my meal with him which he said he wished he had ordered the Seafood Rice Gratin instead. We ended our meal by sharing the Japanese Dessert Trio (green tea ice cream, warabi mochi with kinako and kuromitsu or "black honey", and warm sweet azuki beans topped with fresh whipped cream) $8.50. The trio of desserts treated our palates to hot and cold and not cloyingly sweet or less sweet Japanese desserts. Our server was friendly and professional and not too chatty with us as with other guests. There were two servers to wait over the fully-occupied restaurant so service lagged at times and we often had to flag down our server for water or beverage refills. We weren't rushed and leisurely enjoyed the convivial venue and lively conversation within our group and thankful to our cruisemates for introducing this restaurant to us. 4.4 stars

This little diamond has been in my bookmarks for so long, and I'm so glad I finally got to check it…read moreout this visit to Oahu. In addition to their restaurant, there's a quaint little wedding chapel with gorgeous views of Diamond Head in the back. We were able to stop by for brunch, which was AMAZING and literally one of the BEST meals we had during our vacation (which really says something considering how delicious food in Hawaii is). We ordered their signature souffle pancakes, which were unbelievably fluffy yet light, as well as their omurrice, which came with a perfectly whipped egg omelette and the most delicious Japanese-style cream of corn soup that I've had. Highly recommend checking this hidden gem out if you're visiting Honolulu! Featured here: Soufflé pancakes Omurrice Cream of corn soup

Insane! This is the most beautiful Elks Lodge I have ever seen, I mean the restaurant is right on…read morethe water! Customer service was excellent. Live music. Dishes & cocktails (try their Ube ones!) were nice. They served lots of Hawaiian dishes like Loco Moco & seafood & steak options. Thank you for the birthday dessert! Loco Moco: Delicious & filling. Scallops: Daily special. Flavorful. Clam Chowder: Yum!

My recent visit to the Honolulu Elks Lodge 616 was unacceptable and far below the standards I have…read morecome to expect as a member of the Kailua lodge. Upon arrival, I mistakenly presented the wrong membership card. The front desk attendant responded by reprimanding me loudly and publicly, accusing me of attempting to use an invalid card rather than offering any assistance or basic courtesy. I was sent to membership services, where no effort was made to verify my status or provide a reasonable solution--only an instruction to leave and return with a different card. The lack of a simple verification process is concerning in itself. While addressing this issue, I witnessed another guest--a man accompanied by his wife and young daughter--being similarly embarrassed at the front desk for the same reason. This suggests a broader issue with how guests are treated, not an isolated lapse in judgment. Although another staff member eventually offered a practical solution that allowed me to verify my membership, the experience up to that point was unnecessarily hostile and unprofessional. Unfortunately, the restaurant service was no better. An older male server with a visible limp ignored direct questions and, when approached a second time, responded abruptly and rudely, telling me to "wait" in an aggressive tone. This behavior was entirely inappropriate. Additionally, an older woman seated nearby felt entitled to get up from her table and interrupt me as I am placing my food order by loudly demanding attention from staff in a disruptive and discourteous manner, further contributing to an uncomfortable and chaotic environment. While one server later attempted to recover the situation with professionalism, the overall experience was marked by hostility, poor communication, and a clear lack of respect toward guests. And the food was not good. For $18 tuna sandwich and lobster bisque I expected more than just a 711 type of meal. I'm beyond disappointed- the only good thing was the view of the ocean and sun was out yesterday. This visit did not reflect the values of courtesy, respect, and fellowship that the Elks organization is meant to uphold. Significant improvements in staff conduct and guest relations are clearly needed.

Recently rented the venue for a team bonding lunch from noon to five pm received a contract…read moreexplaining rules of the venue was very simple Once in the venue it was very clean workers were very accommodating helping us with any problems we came across I would recommend this place honestly was a genuine experience Thank you from Me and my team at ASG

The manager has been constantly lying under my post, saying that there wasn't drugs found! YES…read moreTHERE WAS.! We also had kids at our event! Which was 100% not accept! Yes, we were intoxicated, but enough to comprehend that this place would never be rented by us again! This place is 100% needs to be shut down and I will do everything in my Will to make sure that this happens! This place is an illegal After Hours drinking spot. Look them up on TikTok to see what I am talking about and how their staff acts! After having a conversation with the management, he then fired his staff on the spot because of what has been going on! Stop lying! Because I am not going anywhere! This was 100% unacceptable and you did nothing to make it right that night! The sound system went off, the AC was shut off and we stayed in a freaking hot ass room! The back room where we went to speak to the staff about this. Where we were told to speak to the staff about this had people high off of their mind passed out.! super sad environment! This place is not for families to rent! We have to send the management back his contract for him to know what was on there! He had no idea that the set up was from 8 to 11. When we got upstairs, we were told to set up and they would clean after we left to go home and get ready.. we set up in a dirty place! Super SAD! Nothing about this place screamed professional! NOTHING!

Went to a 50th surprise bday party at B lounge this past weekend! Terrific event space and ample…read moreparking at ward center. Oh the Nostalgia this was the Old Ryan's for all the old school locals! Large event space lots of room for music and catering of food. Theres a bar and clean restrooms. Very nice ambiance and renovated interior. It was a great party! Highly recommended event space

Phenomenal place with really nothing bad to say. Awesome parking, friendly staff and amazing…read moredrinks. All in all a cool place to be to kick back or if wanting to have an event here they are more then willing to work with you on your needs and wants.

I remember reading Yelp Reviews for The Pineapple Patio and thought what a trendy idea. I wanted to…read morecheck out the Pineapple Patio and had this place bookmarked. This was a year ago, I didn't get a chance to until recently. I wanted to check out Sweet Mango's showroom which happens to be at The Pineapple Patio. From what I read, they do pop up events at The Pineapple Patio. The location of The Pineapple Patio is on South King St. right after the pet hospital and Central Pacific Bank. Stay on your far left lane as South King St. is one way. Make a left when you see State Farm Insurance. What I dislike about this place is the parking lot. Parking is very limited and very tight. I had a hard time parking my vehicle and hard time getting out. Once you find parking, you hit the buzzer for your pop up business and someone will come down to open the glass door for you. Walk up the stairs and you will see all the different vendors. During my visit to The Pineapple Patio, I had to pick up my son and was in a rush. I didn't get to browse around to the other vendors. What caught my eyes were all the plant and succulent across of the Sweet Mango's showroom, I wanted to check it out but had to leave right after. I will check it out when I have more time. Sweet Mango's products and showroom is so neat and organized. I loved the pineapple design prints on most of the merchandise, it is so nice and colorful. I had to get a pineapple print Turkish towel in green for me and a towel for my mom for Mother's day. Besides Sweet Mango Hawaii, some of the Vendors at the event were Tidepool Love, Kahulale'a, Aloha Dreamboard, and The Writing Desk. I read that it is best to check Instagram/social media's Pineapple Patio page for the upcoming events. What a great idea and great place to get your shopping done!

Checked out the Pineapple Patio at a Wedding Cafe workshop and it was impressive! Used to be the…read moreKupono learning center but now transformed into something modern and fresh. Look for the pineapple sign on the left side of King Street. There are about 10 parking stalls underneath the patio and street parking on King Street. This place is used for small start up businesses such as clothing and jewelry. It's a good place to have pop up events on the open patio or in their room. Another thing that I'm thinking about is possibly holding a bridal shower here in the future. Looks like a perfect venue to rent out and cater food at. (Not necessary to get catering, but definitely an option) They also rent out their furniture and plants that they have showcased around the patio. Super cute place and hope to be back soon!

Mother's Day Brunch 2025. Was looking forward to this. Such a disappointment…read more The Good: - The location. Fantastic view of Diamond Head. - Spicy ahi poke was terrific. - Prime rib was pretty good. They initially had a sad small overcooked choice "prime" rib. The second offering was much better. - Salmon en croute. Delicious. Not overcooked. A highlight. The Bad: - Ambiance. The Mother's Day Brunch 2025 was in the Leahi Room & Lanai side. Looks like a great place for a wedding or private party. Views are amazing. But for Mother's Day it was sad. Half filled. Looked thrown together as a money grab at the last minute. Drab. The serving line looked like a conference lunch line, not a noteworthy brunch. Not special for mom and not for $95. - Service. Slow to non-existent. One again, seemed thrown together at the last minute. No organization. No one around when you need and hardly any servers. No idea who our server was. - Bait & Switch. Menu said King Crab. Made reservations anticipating king crab. Instead they had pathetic chilled what I'm assuming was snow crab. Menu said fresh island fruits. They had pineapple. That's it. Was sad. The table next to us ended up ordering food from the Deck/Restaurant side to eat in the Leahi Room. - Parking. I know the Hotel doesn't have self parking (and no info on valet validation). They recommend the Zoo lot, but it was PACKED. Ended up parking near the Waikiki Shell and walking 15 minutes to the Deck. Lesson learned. Disappointed because the location and view are AMAZING! What an exceptional back drop for an evening wedding, graduation party, or first birthday.

The view of Diamond Head from the deck was absolutely stunning! The staff were very kind and…read moreattentive, and the bar was super cute and stylish. We were able to rent out both the indoor and outdoor areas as a private party room, which made the whole experience feel so luxurious. They were very accommodating to our requests, and the buffet was incredibly delicious! Since the indoor space is soundproof, we were happy to play music freely. After the party, a few of us continued the fun by having drinks at the restaurant name Deck. next door. It was such a wonderful memory that really let us enjoy the feeling of being in Hawaii to the fullest!

Oh man. I held one of my wedding events here (Welcome Party) and it was nothing but perfection. Rob…read moreand Rechung are the kindest, most helpful people you will meet and they really made the space feel like home and that I was welcoming my guests to my space. They helped hang the flags in the picture, moved around tables when needed, provided mics for us, made sure our music matched the vibe. They made set up and tear down soooo much easier for us and made the event so much more enjoyable. It's the perfect place to host an event. I have friends with kids who attended the event and they even had toys and play things for kids so everyone had the best time!! I dream of another event to host there, thank you Boxjelly for making my wedding week even more special.

We hosted a private event at this space tonight and all I can say is wow. What a fun, creative and…read morecomfortable space to spend time in. Everywhere you look there is something interesting but the atmosphere is overall relaxing and inspiring. We were blown away with the sincere and professional service we received from the staff. We cannot think box jelly enough for making our event a total hit. If you are looking to host any kind of event where you need a space that checks all the boxes look no further. There is indoor and outdoor seating, a sink and refrigerator, plenty of electrical outlets, all different kinds of seating to make everyone comfortable, and just supremely fabulous service. Bravo, and thank you again we will be back!

We had Our Beloved Uncle "Champ" Caesar Paishon's Celebration of Life here at the Ka Wai Wai…read morelocation. It was such a memorable experience. What a very special & sacred venue for our Hawaiian people (friends & extended families) to share in the indigenous culture here with one another. Rest in Love uncle.

Great venue to have all kine get-togethers! Room is incredibly spacious and can easily fit up tp 50…read morepeople if need be. Enough room for renters to set up food tables and a bar (which already exists just BYOB). Tons of seating options available as well which helps to perpetuate those comfy vibes. Went to an event here for Kamehameha Schools and the atmosphere was bumping! Pūpū line with local beer vendors, slippers or no slippers, and get your favorite local MCs on the mics all night! Streaming movies using a projector was also a success, no technology hiccups! Would recommend utilizing this location or joining any community events held here!

Came here for a wedding and had a great experience! The view of Diamond Head is beautiful and…read moreeveryone was very kind and helpful. The banquet room was a perfect size for a smaller group of people to have a gathering. The option for an outdoor terrace to chill out as well as the indoor banquet hall was very convenient in case I needed to step out and chill LOL

Checked in to this hotel. Let's start our day of services. Front Desk didn't approached us we had…read moreto wait until this Asian lady say something. Not very friendly. Not happy with her job! She didn't smile she just told us the total of everything. Gave our keys and that was it. No thank you or enjoy your stay. Second day. We asked for our room to be cleaned. No maid showed up until the following day. It's understandable maybe they're short staffs, I get it. The valley people doesn't like to be bother except if they know they get a bigger tip. The view was great, but the people need a lot of training of dealing with customers. Friendly HI, Hello, Thank you and you're Welcome is very important. Even if you're having a bad day. You gotta love your job and what you do so people will be happy to stay and enjoy their time. #management #queenkapiolanicorporate #supervisor addressed the problem so you can get a good review.

Working with Katie and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, she brought such a calming, confident presence--she truly listened to our ideas and then sprinkled her creative magic to bring them to life in a way that far exceeded anything we imagined. The florals were breathtaking! Every bloom felt thoughtfully placed, and the way she transformed our venue into an enchanted, romantic garden still gives me goosebumps. Guests were blown away by the unique, whimsical touches--like the floral arch that looked like it had grown right out of a fairytale and the delicate arrangements that danced down the aisles like poetry. Beyond her artistry, she was just so easy to work with. Responsive, flexible, kind, and completely in tune with the vibe we were going for. She handled everything with grace and genuine enthusiasm. If you're looking for someone who can make your floral dreams feel effortless and truly magical--this is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Katie and her dream were an absolute dream to work with. I found her on Instagram and knew she'd be…read morethe perfect florist for my outdoor whimsical garden party aesthetic. I let her know my budget and she was able to work around it to make the most beautiful ceremony set up. She is excellent at her job, prompt to respond to messages and just a star. Thanks Katie & Belle De Jour team.