The Cutlery was an absolutely beautiful restaurant! The interior was comfortable, classy, and had…read moresuch a great atmosphere. Even the menus were really cool and added to the whole experience. The food was delicious! Honestly, I'd go as far as saying I enjoyed it even more than Signature Steakhouse. The prices were very fair for the quality of the food and the overall experience. We finished the night with the crème brûlée, and it was incredible--the perfect way to end an already amazing dinner. The wait staff was also extremely friendly, attentive, and quick with everything. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back! Highly recommend The Cutlery!

The food was so delicious--enough said…read more My husband wanted to do something special for his birthday this year, so we decided to try The Cutlery. It truly did not disappoint! Getting a reservation for a party of more than six was very difficult since they never answered their phone, but don't let that stop you. We drove by and made the reservation in person, and thankfully, it worked out! When we arrived, we were greeted by our friendly server (Kat), who made sure our table was ready and everything was perfect. The ambiance of this place was beautiful. We loved the dark walls and dim lighting--it felt cozy, intimate, and very romantic. For appetizers, we ordered the bone marrow, clams, escargot, shishito peppers, and duck-fat fries. Everything came out relatively quickly and was delicious. The fries were especially addicting--we loved them so much that we had to order a second serving! For our main courses, we decided to do everything family-style and ordered the rack of lamb, porterhouse, beef ragu, corn on the cob, and sautéed mushrooms. The little ones had the smoked meat with rice and mac and cheese. The entrees took a little longer to come out, but it was completely understandable considering how much food we ordered! And the portions definitely did not disappoint. There was more than enough food for all 10 of us, with plenty left over for lunch the next day. The porterhouse steak was gigantic and perfectly cooked, but surprisingly, our favorite was the rack of lamb. The meat was so tender and juicy--absolutely delicious! Overall, The Cutlery was such a wonderful experience. Great food, beautiful ambiance, generous portions, and friendly service made it the perfect spot for my husband's birthday celebration. We all left happy, full, and already talking about what we'd order again next time. Definitely a place we would come back to!

We celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at Hy's, and once again, it did not disappoint. From…read morethe two young men at the valet stand to the welcoming hostess at the check-in desk, our evening got off to a wonderful start. Trevor and Mana along with a few other young men on the team, were amid the action. We were a table of two, yet we watched them seamlessly serve other tables including parties of 6, 9, and 10. It was amazing to see them move like a well-oiled machine while delivering such excellent service to everyone. Their teamwork, attentiveness, and professionalism truly stood out. And then there was the food! From the delicious cheese bread and French onion soup to the salad, Beef Wellington, and Delmonico steak, every course was a treat. Dessert was the perfect finale: chocolate flambe, along with a complimentary flourless chocolate cake. Hands down, it was a memorable dining experience from beginning to end. Thank you to the entire Hy's team for making our 36th anniversary so special. A special thank-you to Trevor for offering us a complimentary photo to commemorate our celebration. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a wonderful keepsake from our special evening. Your hospitality, outstanding service, and delicious food made this anniversary one to remember. We wish Hy's nothing but continued success and we look forward to returning!

Hy's Steakhouse is a great traditional steakhouse, and we came here to enjoy a nice steak during…read moreour stay. I like sitting at the bar, so that's where we decided to sit, and the service was excellent. The menu is pretty much what you'd expect from a classic steakhouse: soups, salads, steaks, and traditional sides like fries and grilled asparagus. I started the evening with a martini, and it was perfectly done. They also bring out their special cheesy bread, which is exactly what it sounds like--warm, cheesy bread--and it was quite good. For my main course, I had the Beef Wellington, and it was phenomenal. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the crispy, flaky outside was delicious. It came with a baked potato, and they brought all the fixings--sour cream, chives, and bacon--to the table and dress your potato for you. The potato was delicious, and the side of vegetables was just what was needed to round out the meal. We ended the evening with a flourless chocolate cake, which was also excellent. Overall, it was a great night and a really enjoyable meal. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a nice dinner or a place to celebrate something special!

Little Joe's happy hour is one of my favorite happy hours on the island. There's a wide variety of…read moreitems at a reasonable price. For three of us, we got the ribeye and New York pupu steaks, poke, potato gratin, fried mushrooms, and fish tacos. This was more than enough food for us, and I really think I got my ordering down at this place. If you're coming for happy hour, definitely get one of the pupu steaks. You cannot skip the potato gratin and fried mushrooms. The poke was pretty good, but you have to remember they are a steakhouse, not a poke shop. I would probably skip the fish tacos next time. Service is always super quick during happy hour. Parking can get full, but we're always able to find a spot. Definitely come early to take advantage of the happy hour deals!

The place is so clean, nice, and has such a great ambiance and our waiter was SOOO sweet. She gave…read moreus so many recommendations and let us know about all the specials. The food was sooo yummy!! We ordered a bunch of appetizers and honestly, they were all great!! BUT THE ESCARGOT!!! OMG!!! It comes with TEN PIECES!!! Usually you only get one per well, but here you get TWO PER WELL!!! Soo generous!! We also got the Tomahawk to share between 3 people and couldn't even finish it! The portions and value were seriously so good. The baked potato was SOOO GOOD and ended up being one of my favorite things we ordered. The French onion soup was also delicious and super comforting. The only things that were just okay for us were the other potato, gratin which was a little bland, and the mac and cheese, which was a bit too salty for my taste. BUT everything else was so good!! I also got the lychee yuzu vodka and it was really sweet couldn't even taste the alcohol! They put more than I thought they did . Overall, we had such a great experience between the food, service, ambiance, and generous portions. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

Our favorite izakaya on Oahu! We first came to Aburiya Ibushi a few years ago and we always come…read morehere to eat on each trip. For me, the must haves are their potato salad that comes with this curry seasoning (although go easy on how much seasoning you get with each bite as it's salty) and the oxtail ramen. The oxtail ramen is honestly one of the best ramens I've had - so flavorful yet not heavy at all. This time, we didn't get any of the chargrilled dishes but in the past we have and they've all been fantastic. The shima hokke kamameshi was really good and filling - we had enough to take with us for leftovers. It's a smaller restaurant so highly recommend making a reservation. There's been time where there's been open tables but they have a sign saying they cannot take guests without reservations. Parking is street parking and depending on what time your dinner is, it can be hard to find parking. We often end up taking an uber to avoid the hassle.

Service: 5/5 staff was super friendly. We did not have a reservation and waited 15-20 mins on a…read moreSaturday night. Food: 5/5 so many options and everything we ordered was good! Reasonably priced. No complaints. Parking: street. Tough during dinner but parked 2 blocks away Vibe: homey and welcoming. Felt like we were in japan again.

I was spending my birthday week in Hawaii, and was wondering what I should have for dinner on my…read moreactual birthday. I wasn't even sure what I wanted to eat. Was just walking around and happened to walk inside of Duke's Lane. And there I see it... A sign that says Prime Rib. Well.. That sounds bomb! Looks like I have my restaurant and what I'm going to eat. So once dinner time hit, I head over to Basalt! The Prime Rib was delicious. Perfectly cooked and tender. It comes with mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, and creamy horseradish and au jus sauce. Ah everything was delicious! I finished it all! Washed it down with a Basalt Mai Tai! For dessert - I got the Mochi Brownie. Mmm.. Mmm.. So good! Also got hooked up with a scoop of vanilla gelato! (Make this a thing! Lol). I was stuffed and had to get some steps in before heading back to the hotel. Lol. Service - Really good and friendly. I sat at the bar and Mykah (sorry if I spelled your name wrong) was awesome and gave some good recommendations. Price $45 for the prime rib. Can't beat that! Will I be back? Oh heck yes! See you when I see you Basalt!

my partner and i found ourselves visiting basalt almost every day of our weeklong trip on oahu…read morebecause every item we ordered off their menu was spectacular! they balanced flavors beautifully with super fresh ingredients and focused on the texture as much as the taste. we honestly never would have expected some of our favorite meals on the island to come from a restaurant tucked away in the back of an unassuming food court on kuhio ave! PICTURED 01. citrus-cured salmon toast: country bread, lemon-cream cheese, scrambled eggs, capers, red onions, chives, waipoli mixed greens ($22) if i could eat this for breakfast every day, i could envision becoming a morning person. i loved how the citrus and capers brightened every savory bite. the bread was perfectly toasted and the vegetables were wonderfully crisp. 02. crab cake benedict: english muffin, kale, two poached waialua eggs, hollandaise, yuzu kosho honey mustard, sidewinder potatoes ($28) this was a refreshing take on a classic breakfast item. the crab cake and potatoes were salted just right! 03. charcoal buttermilk pancakes: guava strawberry sauce, ash whipped cream, berries ($20) these pancakes were a DREAM: fluffy and accompanied by sauce that was not too sweet!

It was amazing, I got the cowboy ribeye special, husband got the famous fried chicken. Both were…read morestunningly great. People were nice and the other customers were very friendly. So glad we went looking for Ray's and found it. Will be back! Service was great, they sat us quickly. Ambience was a hometown, neighborly feel.

Come to Ray's to experience truly exceptional food, great prices, and true local hospitality, but…read morebe prepared for large portions and some great conversation. Also bring cash as that's the only form of payment accepted. For those who are familiar with House of Prime Rib in San Francisco. House of Prime Rib needs to take a lesson from Ray's! Ray's was tender, moist, and most importantly thoroughly seasoned. I ate it as is with no au jus or horseradish and was able to taste the seasoning from the edges all the way to the eye. Just go and enjoy! By the way his names not Ray.

We came to Stripsteak for their Happy Hour. Amazing food and perfectly presented dishes. We ordered…read moretheir lobster toast, cocktail shrimp, fish and chips, Mina meals double cheeseburger and chicken Katsu sandwich. Our bartender Keola was/IS First-rate customer service, If management is reading this I want to let you know our experience with his service was Excellent 100+. Will definitely be back!

Everything went very well!…read more Out server Buddy did a good job, Andrew his assistant did amazing as well. We ordered the Caesar salad where they were able to split it between 2. The crispy anchovie was soo delicious. We ordered just 1 steak which was the $165 aged one. So delicious, and will be back for me! The 3 cheese macaroni was theeee best thing we ordered. The truffle oil or butter they have with that is just amazing. The mashed potatoes we didn't really care for, but it still went really good with our entree Pineapple foster and the cheesecake went great together. Lychee martini was too tangy to my liking. Not a fan. Definitely will be back!

The food and drinks were amazing. The restaurant has a quaint atmosphere. I had the lamb chops…read more Absolutely delicious!

Our meal was fabulous! We had the T bone and the mushrooms and Brussels sprouts. Everything had…read moresuch great flavor and the steak was cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend and will be back the next time I visit.

Besides the setting and the food - which are outstanding, to say the least - Duke's has some of…read morenicest, friendliest waitstaff we have seen. Our waitress, Jess, was particularly friendly, and her suggestions yielded the best fish tacos I have ever had. And I have had LOTS! She was checking in often but not too often. Hang on to that young lady, she is a true asset for the business. As for the fish tacos, perfectly grilled, large pieces of mahi-mahi with a crisp slaw, a perfect crema, pico, and the right amount of cilantro. YUM.

Hula pie tastes amazing! Shoutout to Kenny for making the experience 10/10. Definitely recommend!read more

We were wanting to enjoy happy hour here right after we flew in. So we were a little pressed with…read moretime, and it being on a Friday afternoon, right when traffic start. We made it just in time where we put our name on the happy hour list 15 minutes before they end. They were kind enough to let us still order on the happy hour menu with prices even though they didn't seat us just yet. We didn't want to order too much so we went with the Seafood tower and a few of their cocktails. Sarah our service did a great job! The hostesses and Floor manager, we didn't get her name, weee very polite and very apologetic for not seating us soon. We had the perfect view, because i am a pianist fan. And we're seated right in front of the grand piano. We will definitely come here earlier to enjoy more. It was definitely a great experience.

We celebrated my friend's 26th Wedding Anniversary and their daughter's graduation from UH Mānoa at…read morethe Signature Prime Steak & Seafood on the 36th floor of the Ala Moana Hotel. It was the perfect place for both. From our table, the views were breathtaking and stunning -- Honolulu's skyline, the harbor packed with boats, and the ocean stretching toward the beach. Just looking outside made the evening feel special before the first plate even arrived. The ambiance was elegant and warm. The whole staff worked as a team, and our waiter, Chris, was outstanding -- attentive without hovering and careful to make sure everyone at the table felt celebrated. I started with a virgin piña colada lava flow, then for appetizers I had the lobster bisque, crab cakes, and fried calamari. My son and I shared a tomahawk steak. It was tender, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The sides (mushroom risotto and complimentary mashed potatoes) perfectly complemented the entrée. Kudos to the chef for an excellent job with the seasoning on the steak and for the entire flavorful meal. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meals. The desserts were also decadent. I had the guava strawberry cheesecake; others in my party ordered the lilikoi crème brûlée and the signature chocolate chip pan cookie with nuts and gelato. All of desserts selected were rich, flavorful, and a perfect finish to an already memorable night. I would not hesitate to go back. Excellent food, awesome service, beautiful views -- would definitely return.