Cute little place! There was a live DJ playing Rnb. Food was good and drinks were fun. The service was a little slow but super friendly. read more

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Been here a couple of times when we're downtown for a show at Hawai`i theater. They're ok for what they do, in a unique older building, but unfortunately, this last time was not even up to that level of service. Waited over ten minutes to even get greeted and was not sure if this would cause us to miss happy hour. I did see one of the servers more focused on a baby in a carrier then waiting on tables. When our server finally came, different from the baby lady, we had to ask for menus but knew we needed to order a couple of HH food items cause it will take a while. They were out of Stella so settled for a Japanese Pilsner, which was surprisingly better than expected. Daughter ordered their Mac and cheese with chix. Sad to say it took a long time to get our food and had to constantly look back attempting to get our server's attention for refills of my beer and checking on when our food order would arrive. Daughter commented we should have sat at the bar. They seemed to get beverage orders much quicker and I imaging food as well. If there is a next time, sitting at the bar is the plan. Better yet, find a better place with better service. read more

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We are back in town visiting with friends and family and wanted to do happy hour and possibly trivia and behold we found the perfect place. Parking is tough but we found a spot a few blocks away. It's seat yourself and at the time there was plenty of seats. If you're going for trivia it's popular and started filling up around 530. Our server came over and got us started pretty quick. 3 in the group ordered mules and by the time I was ready to order one they ran out of ingredients for mules. This kind of sucked mid way through happy hour and one of the main drinks on that menu is not available. Not to worry, we tried a few of the other selections including the cucumber collins, and the mojito. We also ordered some appetizers and food, the fried mozzarella was very good, along with the wings. The wings were cooked well and were crispy. Our friends had the chicken sandwich and the fish and chips and both were enjoyed. Overall it was a good time with food and drinks and trivia. If you're around give them a try. read more

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Seems to be where we are headed. This establishment is a wonderful example of collapse. Poorly maintained, disengaged underpaid staff, under cooked food. Passed through recently for happy hour, served undercooked chicken, mid cocktails, at a table no one cared to balance. Flies joined us for our meal. At this point most restaurants in town appear to be fronts for money laundering, the owners are not investing, likely just complain of low margins after they extract their inflated take. Skip this place. Learn to cook at home. Note, alot of restaurants receive an inflated aloha rating... bad gets a pass because people want the best... but propping up the worst with aloha gets you undercooked food. read more

Came here for Father's Day and the service was great. Had to update my reservation a few times due to people not being able to come and they were very accommodating. The food was very tasty and reasonably priced! Ambience was cool too! My favorite dishes were the farmers scramble and the lobster poutine. read more

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My favorite go to ! I'm here at least 4 times a month! I enjoy every thing as a picky eater and so is my son the drinks are amazing and the environment is very family friendly! The staff/employees are amazing! There's even board games to play ! read more

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Ono brunch spot! Everything was amazing, it was difficult to make up my mind. Great and attentive service as well. Will definitely be back! read more

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The Food Is Top Notch! I'd come here again.. But, keep in mind, the french toast is only served on weekends during brunch! The menu changes during weekday lunch and dinners... The Mac & Cheese with the chicken strips?! So Good! The French Toast with berry compote? To-Die-for! They don't mess around with cocktails either! don't be afraid... go ahead and order some yummy drinks. read more

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THE BEST BRUNCH in Honolulu great staff the bartender Michael was so knowledgeable and cool such a great experience the food was 10 out of 5 I had fish and grits and the chicken and waffles were also amazing cooked perfectly seasoned perfectly this will be my new go to spot read more

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Finally made it to Smith and Kings for a weekend brunch and it did not disappoint! The DJs were poppin and the whole restaurant was dancing. The vibe was contagious. I ordered the MacDaddy which was so rich and decadent. The service was a bit slow, but probably because of how busy they were. I definitely will return. read more

After following Google Maps incorrect directions, we finally found this place, signage is on Smith Street Makai of King St., entrance is on King St., but door says SK....anyways, we found it! Glad we did! We parked about half a block away in a parking lot and paid $10 for 4 hours of parking. If you can find street parking it would be cheaper. Trendy, welcoming vibe, staff was friendly and we were seated right away with no wait. We went for brunch on a Saturday. They had a well stocked bar, with bar seating, high top tables and chairs and regular tables and chairs. My husband ordered a cocktail, Tin Cup Whiskey neat and I ordered a pretty purple drink, Butterfly Pea Lemonade. I was interested in several items on the menu but decided on the Mac Daddy, macaroni with creamy Béchamel cheese sauce and fried buttermilk chicken and buffalo sauce, generous portion, ended up taking most of it home. It was delicious! My husband had the Cajun Fried Fish and Grits, biscuit and bacon jam, he really enjoyed it! For dessert we decided to share the Creme Brûlée French Toast, with the sugar crusted toast, sweet custard filling between two brioche French toast served with a side of syrup and fresh raspberries. We will definitely be going back so we can try the other items on the menu! read more

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Come early, parking in Chinatown can be challenging. I Found a small parking lot $13.77 for 3 hours. Was excited for their R&B brunch (1st Sunday of the month) we were celebrating a birthday. But the DJ was a no-show, they were playing music but that was disappointing. Moving on, service was good even though it was busy, I got the mimosa pitcher with your choice of 2 juices for $20. Others in my party said their drinks were pretty weak, but one did enjoy their breakfast shot and a blueberry lavender margarita. FYI go to the bathroom at the far back as it's bigger & nicer. The front bathroom was very dirty. Food was good, vibe was nice, just disappointing there was no dj. read more

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Came here for a few bites and drinks during their happy hour. All in all it was a great experience and for sure would comeback. Service was great, they offer great tasting food and the atmosphere here is quite calm & relaxing. read more

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I love Smith & Kings! I was there for brunch yesterday, and realized I had never complimented their food and service before, so here I am. This visit, I ordered the biscuits and gravy, which comes with delicious crispy chicken and an option of grits or potatoes, and you can add eggs if you'd like. I also ordered a signature cocktail, the banana walnut old fashioned. They serve brunch until 3pm on weekends so I made it in time! The other items I have ordered and loved for brunch include: the breakfast sandwich... this has a sweet bun and all the fixins for brekky but is the size of a burger / all of the benedicts and they are all amazing... I think I have done the lobster bennie two or three times / traditional brekky / chicken and waffles / and a couple of times I have just ordered lunch because their sandwiches are great and I have been there for golf or the 9er games. Always get the wings, wet or dry. Beverages: the breakfast shot. Hands down, when you are with friends... or I don't know, order one by yourself it is amazing / the mimosas come with three side juice options / beer / wine options here are pretty nice / the bloody Mary's are great and you can always ask to swap for Mezcal because they always have it in stock (ok now keeping the supply chain in check, sorry Sam, maybe I have just been lucky) / Kings Iced Coffee is great, a staple / all of the drinks they make with their homemade juices or fresh lemonade / all of the old fashioneds! Service is always friendly and attentive. They have seating at high tops, regular tables, and a big booth for groups. They have a ton of games you can play with friends. There is a large bar area in the center that brings people together but still private for meet-ups, dates or if you want to hang out alone. TVs always play BOB ROSS and something else patrons may request. It's clean and the restrooms are nice and clean. It's family friendly. You can make reservations or order to go and I believe they are still available on the delivery apps. Parking nearby with meters, or along Smith there are paid lot options, an open air lot near Black Shamrock, or a garage at Marin Tower, both in the same block. Evening has themes for food and music nights or trivia. Days are more casual whereas you can dress up for dinner or still get away with a casual look. See... love it! Check it out for yourself!! read more

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Came in for Father's Day with a reservation at 11am. Just missed the rush. Food was ok but better than average. It's very comfort/southern style. We ordered a variety like Kalbi, Scramble, Loco Moco, Biscuits & Gravy, and Chicken Mac & Cheese. Chicken overall tasted a little dry and a tad overcooked but the gravy was delicious and the mac and cheese was perfectly cooked so it made up for it. Kalbi and loco moco would order again. I think the AC was not working that day and the servers apologized for the heat but it honestly wasn't that bad. If it wasn't so hot, I probably would've ordered more drinks. I only ordered one mimosa and had to ask for it twice because I never received it after everyone else got their drinks (iced teas and a bloody mary) and it arrived right before our food came. No big deal, but weird a glass of champagne and juice took so long. Overall, maybe this place is a 3.5? Place is good but nothing that was "wow". There's still a lot of cocktails and food that I want try so I'll most likely be back and update. read more

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My boyfriend and I have been meaning to visit Smith & Kings for some time now. We finally experienced brunch at S&K and had the best time! Will definitely check out Happy Hour! [Location] Smith & Kings is located in Chinatown, by Pig & the Lady. The Chinatown Municipal Parking on Smith costs $3 maximum on Saturdays. Credit card payment only. This restaurant has two single-room restrooms. The bathrooms weren't the cleanest, and I'm not sure the doors lock--but I was grateful for the toilets. The ambiance is lively for weekend brunch. Bar seating and high top seating. [Food and Drink] The drinks are dangerously good. I enjoyed my tiramisu espresso martini and lychee refresher. My boyfriend loved the mango sunrise so much, he got another one! The chicken and waffles brunch dish was delicious. The waffle was fluffy and accompanied by a vial of maple syrup. The menu describes the butter as whipped, though it wasn't as whipped as I suspected it would be. Tasty nonetheless. My boyfriend had a Benedict with potatoes. The potatoes were presented as tiny diced morsels and weren't very seasoned. Simple yet good. The Benedict he chose had ham. Portion was smaller than that of other brunch spots, but my boyfriend loved his dish and said it was filling. [Service] The hostess was thankful that my boyfriend and I were okay with bar seating, as we indicated a preference for high top seating in our online reservation. I asked if she could wipe down the bar countertop, and she was quick to do so. The bartenders and other staff were hardworking and incredible! Mike stood out to me because of his bartending skills, high energy and impeccable customer service. I noticed they hold trivia night on Monday evenings. I will be back! read more

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My boyfriend and I recently went for a trivia night and we got there in time to order happy hour menu items. Although it was busy, there was only one server that appeared to be working the entire place, and she was a little slow (OK, maybe a lot slow). Drinks took forever to come from the bar, and the food took a ridiculous amount of time. Luckily, we had trivia to entertain us while we waited, or it may have been more frustrating. I would give it a one out of five for service that night. We ordered the poutine, the sliders, and the cheese sticks on the happy hour menu. They were all really good. The gravy on the poutine was rich and delicious. I would order the poutine again anytime! Four out of five on food. Nothing fancy, just good stuff. My boyfriend got a beer that was recommended by the server, and it turned out that it was the most expensive beer on the menu at $16 a glass. She did not mention the price when she suggested it as a substitute for a Beer he originally wanted, but was unavailable. I don't think it was appropriate for her to recommend that without noting it was that expensive, because when the bill came, it was pretty surprising to say the least. She took a few dollars off the bill because of how long our food took, but that didn't make up for her other issues. We did find street parking that night, but I would not guarantee that possibility every time... the bathroom was clean, which I greatly appreciated, but they didn't have any paper towels to dry your hands off afterwards, which is kind of basic and necessary... Would I go again? Probably, to give it another chance. But I hope they do better next time. read more

Stopped in for brunch at Smith & Kings and went with the classic two-egg breakfast -- simple, satisfying, and just what a lazy weekend morning calls for. The eggs were cooked exactly how I ordered, with a nice balance between hearty and light. The crispy bacon (or sausage, if you prefer) and well-seasoned breakfast potatoes rounded it out perfectly. What really stood out, though, was the vibe -- relaxed but lively, with just the right amount of bustle for a weekend brunch spot. Servers were friendly and on top of things without rushing anyone. It's a great stop whether you're easing into the day or refueling before heading into town. Overall, a solid go-to in downtown Honolulu for a no-fuss, tasty brunch and good energy. read more

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Not my first time here, but apparently first time leaving a review. Great elevated bar food with games and a good vibe. The staff are always a hoot to be around. It can get pretty busy on weekends and in the evenings so I recommend trying to make a reservation or call ahead. They have a good selection of cocktails and drinks. My only note would be that a lot of the food is on the heavier side. They do have a couple of salad options, but it would be nice to have a little bit more diversity on the menu, especially for our gluten-free friends. read more

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Looking for a different place to go, so sister and I hit up Chinatown a few weeks ago for brunch. Made reservations online via OpenDoor but only pub table seating or bar seating was available. I went with the pub tables. I lived in Chinatown several years ago and things have changed a lot. And as the name of the restaurant indicates , Smith and King is at the corner of Smith and King, so I knew exactly where it was as it was on the backside of my old apartment building. Although I wasn't able to find any street parking, I parked in my old building, Marin Tower. We were there just for 2-hours and our parking was just under $3. Pretty good for downtown Honolulu. On the outside of the restaurant, I love the classic arched windows. And love the exposed brick inside the restaurant even more. We got to the restaurant early and waited a few minutes to be seated. We started off with the lobster deviled eggs, which includes one egg cut into two, so we ordered two. For drinks, I got a mint ginger lemonade. But I totally missed the butterfly pea tea lemonade. Usually, butterfly pea tea is blue, almost like sapphire. However, the lemonade, I learned, can change the color of the tea to either red or purple. So imma get this next time. For brunch, I ordered the lobster cake Benedict. It was pretty good. My sister enjoyed her tres leche French toast. It was just the right amount of sweet and not over done. The servers were friendly and very helpful. I look forward to a future visit here with family. read more

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Service was great and the best part of the experience. I ordered the Poutine and that was a mistake, anyone familiar with Poutine expects the melted Cheese Curd and what they serve is chopped up mozzarella (with no taste) and expect no one to notice. With adding the bacon it was $12 - not worth it. I know they have other specials so I would recommend something else. Nice corner bar to meet friends. read more

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We celebrated our very dear friend's birthday here and they handled our party of 8 so well! We had many rounds of drinks and shared their $20 mimosa which came with half a champagne and two types of fruit juices. This is definitely the place to be for a boozy brunch. I got to try an array of their Sunday brunch dishes. I ordered the Chicken & Waffles--the chicken tenders were nice and crispy, but other than that, they're pretty standard. The standout dish has to be their Mac Daddy. I don't know what blend of cheese they've got going, but it's definitely a MASTERPIECE. It's the perfect amount of gooeyness and it coated the macaroni noodles very well--it made it into every crevice. Some other dishes my friends got were their brunch burger, which we thought was a little too sweet, and the Two Eggs Deluxe Breakfast, which was a standard. Highly recommend if you want some nice drinks and a fun but chill atmosphere. They have some board games you can play as well! read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends and we ordered a bunch of things to share which included the Lobster Cake Benedict, Breakfast Poutine, Tres Leches French Toast, Mac Daddy and Farmers Scramble. We also got a mimosa pitcher. Everything was okay but I think the French toast was the standout. So yummy but not overly sweet. Our server was great and attentive so no miss there. But wow it was SO HOT in the restaurant. So that did knock my experience down a few notches since I was sweating the whole time. Overall it's a nice place to visit with friends if you're in the area but I'm not sure if there's anything worth returning for. read more

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If you're in Chinatown and looking for a killer brunch spot, *Smith & Kings* is it! We came here on a Sunday and happened to catch their R&B Brunch--such a vibe. Great music, relaxed atmosphere, and even better food. I had the Cajun Fish n Grits and WOW--crispy, perfectly seasoned fish with creamy grits and Cajun hollandaise? Game changer. My friend got the Breakfast Poutine and we ended up sharing because it was too good not to. Don't skip the Peach Cobbler Dump Cake if you have room--seriously indulgent. The bartenders were super friendly and our server checked in just enough without being overbearing. It's casual but still feels like a treat-yourself kind of brunch. Pro tip: make a reservation, especially if you're going for the R&B Brunch. And come hungry--portions are generous. read more

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The wife and I were out finalizing Christmas shopping and finally got a chance to stop in. We were lucky as it wasn't that busy and they sat us right away. Ambiance is nice, exposed brick, industrial style lights, leather seats along the window, you know da kine.... Old school r and b, variety of mixed drinks, mimosa juices and cocktails. The poutine was delicious! Hand cut fries, gravy, cheese curds and not overly seasoned!!!! Thank the heavens, a place that has not salted the hell out of their fries. Star of the show here was the biscuits and gravy, moist fried chicken, dipped in pork gravy, my back was literally getting bigger as i sat there today. Biscuits were nice and flaky as well, gravy was ono. Service here is kick back, helpful, but not in your face as well which is what I prefer. Will be back at night to enjoy a cocktail and try some of their dinner options. I am a fan. read more

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Apparently "give us a minute to look at the menu" translates to "just forget about us." Unfortunately I can't comment on the food or drinks because we weren't able to place an order. Came here on a Friday, around 9pm. Restaurant was pretty full with only 1 waitress and 1 bartender. The sign at the front door said "please seat yourself" so we did. The waitress dropped off menus at our table and almost immediately asked if we'd like to order drinks without giving us a chance to look at the menu. We asked her to give us another minute to decide. We waited 5 minutes... then 10 minutes... tried to get the waitress' attention to no avail. Then I noticed the party that came after us placing their order with her. Well there goes our appetites. We walked out and never to return. read more

Trying to figure out what we should do for a Saturday lunch, found ourselves at Smith & Kings. First impression, I like the vibes! The music took me back to high school and the service was on point. Our server was attentive and checked the water often. Not sure what to order, we started with poutine. Not what we expected, the fries were likely housemade, and it's really hard to get home fries crispy. There were bits of bacon on top, but not much cheese curds. I failed to realize that only their brunch menu was available, and there was only one burger on that menu. Hubs ordered the tomato bisque and it was delicious. I told the server they should have a grilled cheese to go along with that, and she they do, just not on the brunch menu. Hubs ordered the kalbi, which only came with rice, and I ordered a traditional eggs benedict with a side salad. We also ordered a pitcher for mimosas. When the food came out, I handed my salad to hubs, because he need some sort of vegetables with his meals and I went to eat the benedict. There was some grilled onions under the ham, and the ham was quite a tiny piece that did not come anywhere near the edge of the muffin. The muffin looked like it could be house made, it was also on the smaller side. The poached egg was a tad overcooked, so the yoke was not oozing over the benedict, and the hollandaise was bland. Husband said the kalbi was fine, nothing special and he was happy to take those grilled onions off my plate. I really wanted to enjoy this place, maybe we'll have to try the regular menu instead of the brunch one. Again, the vibe was great, the service was on point, but the food was a disappointment, except for that tomato soup, that soup was spectacular! So were the mimosas! read more

I live so close here and yet it's been years since I made it here. One of my Irish managers suggested it for lunch and I was not disappointed. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient! We love that during our lunch hour. I got the burger but I had food Fomo with everyone else's options. So many good choices!! read more

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Adventures in Chinatown! Went to a show at the Hawaii Theater and wanted to get some food. All our usual places were participating in some Halloween pub crawl and had limited menus and were really crowded. After passing a lady throwing up on the sidewalk (and mooning us), a couple getting into a pushing fight, and another couple screaming at each other, we checked Yelp and saw that Smith & Kings was still open for a late dinner. I ended up ordering the chicken tenders (Description: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders, served with house fries, honey mustard and buttermilk ranch). Very limited non alcoholic drink menu, so had to go with water. When the dish came, the waitress set the dish down and asked, "Is there anything objectionable about your dish?" I thought that was an odd question to ask before I even tasted it. I looked at the dish (lighting is really dim in restaurant) and thought I got sweet potato fries instead of regular fries. I was starving and just wanted to eat, so i said it was okay. Nope. Not sweet potato. These were koge (burnt) and not in a good way. No edible. I flagged down a server to ask for not burnt fries. They agreed right away. Took some time but I got not burnt fries. That's why she asked me if there was a problem with my dish. They KNEW the fries were burnt. Guess they were hoping I like eating charcoal? The chicken tenders were good and cooked perfectly. . .the charcoal fries, not so much. So I ate the chicken tenders because they left them on the table, then ate the fries for dessert cos it came after I finished the chicken. Sounds like this is the place to go for brunch or lunch and maybe not for dinner. :( read more

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Walked in at about 6:45-7. Not crowded. Waitress was great. Our food came out quick and hot. Likes how they had some games you can play, we played checkers. Food was delish! read more

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Awesome boozy brunch on a Sunday including a DJ? Why aren't you here? LOL thank you to Samantha, Ian, Melanie and the rest of the staff at S&K for hosting our dear friend's Guam themed 50th birthday brunch! Mr DJ did not disappoint (you just can't request songs) Your entire party must be present to be seated. Street parking or better just get dropped off and picked up. You have 90 minutes. Enjoy your time there read more

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Recommended by a friend for Brunch and was not disappointed with the food! They had an open seating, as long as the table was not reserved you can choose where to sit, but I was a little cold so I would bring a sweater next time. Don't sleep on the Cajun Fish N Grits! This dish was recommended by the waitress. I was a little worried because looking back at other reviews they all looked very different, but it was so flavorful! The fish wasn't dry and the corn bread was pretty good too. The only thing I didn't really like was the bacon on the side, but my friend said it was good to have since it was sweet to balance the salty Cajun flavor. We also ordered the Biscuits N Gravy, which was delicious! We used the extra gravy with the biscuits and dipped the chicken in with every bite! read more

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Great happy hour every day 3-6pm, old fashioned or sazerac for $8, Stella draft for $4. You can't beat that. Pretty quiet still at 4:17pm on a Friday. I tried their wings last time I was here and they were good. Their Sunday brunch looks crowded every time I've walked by. read more

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We had a baby shower for 13 of us. It's pretty noisy and hot inside. We preordered our food for the 11AM reservation and came about a half hour early to decorate. The food started coming out at 10:45, before the guests arrived. I asked if they could just hold it back a few minutes until all the guests were seated. Then I got a less than hospitable response from Samantha, the manager. She said that because all the food was already made it had to come out. She also said they had several reservations at 11 & that they had other guests they needed to take care of so they couldn't adjust the timing of our dishes coming out. Anyway the food was good-- the biscuit under the Benedicts were delicious!!! Also, the other servers were nice, so we tipped according to their service. read more

All it took was my friend to see one instagram post, and she was rallying the brunch troops to get together for Smith and King's weekend brunch. Located in downtown, Smith and Kings is open for lunch and dinner, but closed on Tuesdays. Parking is on the street or you can park in Marin Tower. The brunch menu, available Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 3pm, is extensive and has you covered from variations of eggs benedict to waffles and French toasts to the classic brunch burger. I ordered the two egg deluxe breakfast which came with cornbread and bacon with a second choice of more bacon, pork belly, or sausage patties and a choice of breakfast potatoes or house grits. Our group shared the very delicious Tres Leches French Toast. The food was plentiful and tasty and we took advantage of the nicely priced $20 Mimosa pitcher. Both bar seating and table seating is available in their casual setting. The service was friendly and great as well. An all around great option for brunch! read more

Jesse rocked it. Great ambiance, totally a vibe. Jesse served the drinks and food super fast- he is on NY time. We had a great time and enjoyed our stop in with lobster deviled eggs. Amazing! Go Jesse, go Jesse!!!!! Let hang out? read more

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Cute vibes, good music until we were hosted. Came in took 7 minutes to be acknowledged by a waiter named Melanie which she presumed to talk about a hour wait since we did not have reservations. Two seats were open at the bar that she stated we would need reservations for so I put my name on the waitlist and she never called. Made another reservation online that was about an hour and a half wait. Came at our online reservation time and she walked past us and acknowledged a group behind us which the group had to tell her the people in front where here first. When she finally acknowledged us she asked if we made a reservation we said yes she told us to follow her and she sat us. The worst Aloha spirit from this waiter. If we come back hoping it's not the culture. read more

Good food located in Chinatown. For a small location it was quite loud. It's always nice seeing a familiar face within the staff when trying a new place. read more

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I went for lunch and went to a new spot (for me). It wasn't too busy at the time I went ( around 12) but that doesn't deter my curiosity. There is a pretty extensive menu for a bar as well as several cocktails and beers. As I had to go back to work, I did not partake in any spirits. I ordered the following: Burger Delux /w Fries: 8/10. It was a nice and juicy burger. It was cooked to my asking and had caramelized onions, Bacon, Lettuce,Tomato. and tomato. There was an interesting sauce on it as well. Solid burger. The fries were a bit nuked and crispy but I enjoyed the salt. I did not need ketchup. Blueberry Pineapple Soda- 9/10. This caught me off guard and was especially good. The bartender/server mixed the flavors before adding the soda. It really hit the spot with the meal. This was a fun find during the downtown lunch hour. I hope if you are around - that you will go and try them out! read more

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Visited Smith & Kings for a Sunday brunch with a small party of 3 of us. The place was packed with a few open tables that were reserved for upcoming parties. We were fine with bar seating so got seated right away up at the bar. They were a full house at the time we sat down so it was a bit of a long wait for our food to come. But they were upfront with us that the kitchen was backed up so it was going to be a while. We were in no rush and despite the wait time, they were open and kept checking on us with updates as they could, so great service there. I ordered the Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade (mocktail), the BLT Benedict with the tomato bisque as my complimentary side, and the Breakfast Poutine for the table to share. My boyfriend got the burger with grits and they mistakenly gave him the soup but they corrected it right away. The food was good, not spectacular great, but it was good. The lemonade was super refreshing and I would've loved adding some gin to it (just wasn't feeling like a drink after running a 10k lol). BUT you can turn the mocktail into a cocktail, which I saw the couple next to us do. Will be back again to try their cocktails. They also have board/card games section that you can use so it's a good spot for socializing with friends. I really want to looove this place and they have great potential, but as of now the food price point to value isn't at that level yet. TL;DR: if you're in the area or doing a bar hop downtown, check them out and try them out for yourself! Lemonade mocktail is yum (add some alcohol for extra yum), tomato bisque is yummy too. read more

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