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    3.4 (607 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating

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    Jennifer L.

    We've had so many great dining experiences here through the years! We used to frequent this place when we lived here seven years ago, but now we're just tourists visiting and really excited for the wide selection of Beer choices & the patio. Service is super friendly and mostly a locals spot. Patio has a magical rainbow tree if you have children. Keikeis are welcome till 7 PM most nights and 10 PM on Sundays, I believe. Parking can be tight. Growlers available. Superb beer selection.

    Strawberry drink? Can't remember name but it was good
    Jennifer S.

    Hubby and I decided to go in for a couple drinks and some food. Sat at a table and was greeted shortly after. We ordered our drinks and put in an order of Brussels sprouts and shrimp. Drinks came out quick but food took a while. Brussels sprouts came out first and seemed to be covered cooked a charred to a crisp (literally), then came out the shrimp appetizer, 6 pieces exactly. Flavors for both appetizers were overpowering with pepper and just wasn't our jam. Our drinks were good and the service was great. The place seems to attract locals but we'd skip it.

    Fish n chips
    Stephanie V.

    I enjoyed Taps & Apps a lot. If it weren't so far away from where I live I would probably visit more often. I got the fish n'chips and enjoyed it quite a bit. The fish portion was large and it tasted fresh, and the chips were hot and fresh as well. The garlic and parmesan on the chips made them even better. My draft beer was cold and refreshing, and I enjoyed their extensive draft and bottled/canned beer and cider list. The only part that I didn't love was that it was a little loud in there, but honestly, I have come to expect that most sports bar type places are going to be loud like that. It did make having a conversation with friends difficult. However, service was prompt and the food was really good, so overall I am happy to give this one 5 stars.

    One of the best gumbos I've tasted on island.
    Billie S.

    The food is actually my favorite out of any bar in this area! Very tasting high-quality and cooked exceptionally great! If I'm to be completely honest, service is great if you're sitting at the bar, sometimes there's a bit of a weight if you are sitting on the Lanai part or depending on how many workers they have. To be honest, I don't mind waiting because the food quality is so great and the bartenders are usually very attentive! The decor is awesome nice cool AC and clean environment! I've always seen their bathrooms clean! Which definitely is a plus!

    Andie Hojun L.

    Hidden gem of Mililani Mauka. Love all the beer selection and the food was so yummy too!! Excellent service and fun low key ambiance. We'll have to go back to check out their Karaoke night on Thursdays! Katsu sliders were my fave! Yum

    Get this fish and chips
    Riss G.

    Nice bar and restaurant in Mauka, where parking is easy and free. Service was quick and friendly! They have lots of tvs, sports, etc. Food was super good!! We ordered the fish and chips, the fries were perfect and the loco loco.

    Mushroom Brie flat bread pizza, honey chipotle wings
    Tiffany H.

    Driven past multiple times but first time eating here. Lots of beers, seltzers on tap. So many great choices. They will allow you to taste a small bit before buying a cup which is good. Ordered some apps. They ran out of sliders so made us a pulled pork sandwich/burger instead. Also got brussel sprouts which were too sweet imo but had a great crisp! Fish and chips were fried perfectly. We liked the thickness of the fries. Wings were great too. Enjoyed the honey chipotle flavor. The ahi tataki was refreshing and liked the chili crisp on top. Overall, service, food, etc were good and our group had a good time. The picnic table we sat on though was sticky and could use a refinish and good cleaning

    Buffalo chicken flatbread   OMG. I love this so much. But it's so hot. But I want another bite. But it's so hot.
    Karen C.

    The buffalo chicken flatbread is SO good. But it's so hot. But it's so good. But my mouth is on fire. I might need a side of bleu cheese dressing next time. Or 1/2 the sauce. But it's so good! Amazing service- very attentive even though they were busy. Love the happy hour menu! Ambiance was exactly what we wanted for watching the college football championship game! We may have to become locals here!

    Mixed greens salad with strawberries and candied macadamia nuts
    Margarita B.

    Went to Taps & Apps over the weekend to enjoy an early dinner while in the area. Service was friendly and it wasn't too loud despite the football games on the screens. They have a good variety of craft beers on draft, as well as canned and bottled options. I enjoyed my dragonfruit lemonade Cider from Ola while the hubby tried a pineapple sour by Lanikai and an IPA by BeerLab. We split an order of garlic fries, smash burger sliders and the green salad. There was a hefty portion of fries and they were crisped nicely on the outside, fluffy inside. Salad had a tangy balsamic dressing which complemented the sweet strawberries and candied Mac nuts. Smash burgers were alright too. Overall good place to grab a refreshing brew and some good eats.

    Calamari (not consistent, compare to recent photos). Large sea salt fries (enough for 3-4 people)
    Deandra V.

    Food is decent. Beer selection is always changing and they bring in seasonal brews. Service can be sparse when they're short staffed but for the most part is always on point. Be aware of where the speakers are placed, because if you get a seat next to one it can be loud. Please change one the TVs to local sports! OC16/Spectrum Sports.

    Fish and chips (upgraded garlic fries)
    Clarissa L.

    Best fish and chips in the area! Zucchini fries and chicken katsu sliders plus happy hour beers also for the win Picnic table in the corner for bigger groups is honestly grimy and could stand to be re-finished, or at the very least covered but the service was good and the kitchen was pretty quick. They did also let us know when we sat, no minors after 7pm, which I do wholeheartedly appreciate as we had to opportunity to leave vs being told we had to leave if we weren't done by then

    Alice M.

    Rachel is an awesome bartender! We always experience super friendly and fast service. Excellent food and huge beer menu. Can't go wrong here.

    Onolicious Salmon Dip. Super hot tiny iron skillet...ouch

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    4.2
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    6.9 mi
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    Seen this place a lot, but just saw it as a bar, so I never stepped in. Met my friends there at…read morethe suggestion of one of my friend's that I met. I was pleasantly surprised with the food there. Has the char siu chicken Katsu- very good Kalua nachos- very good Fried noodles- very good (chewy noodles how O like it) Kal bi- very good Needless to say, I've been back again and again! A must try! No need drink, just enjoy good food!

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    14.8 mi
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    4.0
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    11.6 mi
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    Good solid experience with nice food and nice ambiance and decent service…read more Caesar salad was good and fresh 9/10. Siamin was maybe my favorite dish, smokey the noodles extra al dente and the pork was flavorful 9.5/10. Pesto Gnocchi was pillowy and soft and the pesto sauce was light and flavorful and was one of the few vegetarian options. I would get again 8/10. Side of broccoli was spicy and zesty 9/10. Cocktails were also very nice way to start. It's a tradition to always hit the minkeypod when in hawaii and will continue. Don't forget the pies! Overall, definitely a touristy vibe but pretty good quality overall.

    Came here while staying at Aulani. We weren't too hungry yet and mainly got appetizers and drinks…read moreduring happy hour. Majority of the appetizers we got were good. - truffle fries..well...their truffle fries and cant really go wrong - taro dumplings (i forgot if thats what we got but they were good but not blown away either) - corn chowder was good - brisket pesto pizza? (Im overdue with the review so forgot what pizza it exactly was) but i remember this was good. It was in the happy hour menu is all i can remember. - wings but unsure about the goat cheese dip. I prefer plain ranch - the kids pasta was good. Well, one kiddo loved it while the other didn't. So it depends on preferences on this one. I will say i did taste it and it was meh... - another kiddo got the shoyu noodles and its plain. So if you got a simple palate plain jane child, they will like this one. For drinks, it depends on taste and preferences. I was bummed on this one. Mainly looking fwd to the drinks and it didn't satisfy my tastebuds. It was too twisted, fusion, modified etc. i prefer a mai tai a plain old fashioned mai tai without the fixings. The orange foam was too strong it overwhelmed the dark rum im used to and prefer. So i decided to try the ube rey instead which was much better but still not as much to my liking/preferences. Went back to Aulani a but bummed and decided to get another at Aulani the next day instead and I will say, i liked it better as it followed the more traditional way of making it. So if you prefer traditional ways, this may not be for you and if planning to drink, simply keep with the simplier generic drinks, wine or beer. If you prefer to try different ways and flavors, then you will love this. Service was great and our server was attentive at all times. Thank you. Ambiance was good but outdoor seating may be a bit of a nuance due to flies swarming around you often. The swinging table fan helps but are still annoying plus the tropical heat also didn't help.

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    4.0
    (1.3k reviews)
    16.6 mi
    $$

    Went to this place a couple times and both times I appreciated the atmosphere and attentiveness of…read morethe staff. Everyone was very nice there and the space was a good sports bar to watch the World Cup at. We sat at the bar so we could see the TVs, but there were plenty around the restaurant. The food was mixed reviews. The shrimp fried rice was really good, a bit on the oily side (personally don't mind that) and lacked salt, but that was an easy fix. The special was this pork belly (I think) and honestly it didn't wow me. It was a bit bland and also the amount was so small. The Macaroni salad was good and rice was good. The slaw, to me, was too crunchy and could have marinated longer to soften up. Again, this dish lacked salt. The Pina Coladas, were very tasty and refreshing, but were too sweet so it was hard to get a second one and come close to finishing. I had my partner help me drink it because it was too much. I'd still go again and try other things on the menu and maybe ask for the colada to not be too sweet

    My fiancé wanted to check this place out for their beer and it seemed like a great place for a…read morefamily dinner, so off we went. We were seated relatively quickly, outside, at a long picnic table. No problems there. But then... Our server (Andrew, I think that's his name...it was on the receipt but we literally never saw him after he took our order and then brought the bill), really didn't want any small talk at all. He seemed a bit annoyed when my fiancé asked about their own brews....almost like it would've been easier for him to just order Coors or something. You're a brewing company...people are going to have questions. All 4 of us ordered something different- Sicilian pepperoni pizza, some type of burger, pulled pork loaded fries, and a macadamia nut chicken salad. Food was average...you can tell they cater to tourists.. Our server never checked on us. He took our order, a runner brought the food out, and the next time he came to the table was with a bill. I actually had to flag down another service so we could cash out. I have so much respect for people working in the service industry. It's a hard job. You deal with people all the time and some of them are downright jerks. We weren't jerks. We were regular, nice customers. It takes a lot for me to not tip anywhere between 20-25%. Sadly, this was one of those times. 2 stars

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    Kona Brewing

    3.8
    (2.2k reviews)
    23.2 mi
    $$

    Good food, okay service. I stood at the host stand for quite a while with the rest of my party…read morewhile we waited for a host to ever notice us. Finally, got seated and a server eventually came by. The pepperoni rolls are delicious as always. We tried the paniolo burger (excellent) and the It's a Gouda burger (good, but I couldn't really taste the aioli or the Gouda). The mac salad on the side is fairly good although I prefer Zippy's because it's more flavorful. Kona's is a bit on the bland side. I got an itty bitty beer to go with my drink and didn't realize that the 5 ounce pour was basically the size of one of their little taster flight beers, but it's $4.25, where the 10 ounce is $6.25. Kind of wish my server had pointed out the 10 ounce is a better value, but they were extremely casual and seemed pretty distracted the whole time, so I don't think they thought to mention it. The 15% off for kama'aina makes the food a better deal. A nice place for a bite to eat and to try some interesting beers and seltzers on tap.

    My first visit to this restaurant was unfortunately a very disappointing experience from the moment…read morewe walked in. My partner and I had just finished a long hike and were excited to relax, enjoy a good meal, and watch the World Cup game. When we arrived, we approached the host stand to put our name on the waitlist. Instead of being greeted with a smile or any sense of hospitality, the host, Sarah, came across as very snarky, dismissive, and unwelcoming. She informed us there would be approximately a 45-minute wait, which we completely understood and were happy to accept. While waiting, we stood near the bar area so we could watch the World Cup match. Despite standing there for around 25 minutes, not a single bartender or employee acknowledged us, offered a menu, or even greeted us. Eventually, after about 30 minutes of waiting, a table in the bar area became available. Since it was empty, we sat down, assuming it was open. Within moments, the host approached us with the same rude attitude and told us that table was being held for another party. We politely asked to speak with a manager. Rather than responding professionally, she visibly rolled her eyes before going to get one, which only reinforced how unwelcome we felt. When the manager arrived, the interaction was equally disappointing. He never asked us what had happened or tried to understand our perspective. Instead, he immediately apologized and reiterated that the table was reserved for another waiting party. We didn't want to cause a scene, so we simply moved to another available bar table. What made the situation especially frustrating was that the original table they insisted was reserved remained empty the entire time afterward. No one was ever seated there while we watched. It left us questioning why such a rigid stance was taken over a seating arrangement that appeared easily manageable. The issue was never about having to move tables. We understand restaurants get busy and that hosts have to manage seating. The problem was the complete lack of hospitality, communication, and customer service. From the host's attitude and eye-rolling to the manager's unwillingness to listen before making a decision, we felt like an inconvenience rather than welcomed guests. As first-time customers, first impressions matter. We arrived excited to enjoy our evening, but instead left feeling ignored, dismissed, and genuinely unwelcome. A little kindness, professionalism, and a willingness to communicate could have completely changed this experience. Unfortunately, that's not what we received.

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    Ahi Salad $29.00 (04/17/26). @KonaBrewingHawaii #HawaiiKai #Oahu #Hawaii #CraftBeer #Beer
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    Paradise Ciders

    4.4
    (112 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    So stopped by for the first time The food and drinks were…read moregreat The atmosphere and cool The service form the staff was great as well

    First time here! I've been wanting to visit Paradise Ciders for a while after trying a few of their…read moreciders around the island. The hubs and I had just finished dinner and were actually headed to a dessert spot in the same plaza, but when we saw their taproom, we decided to get drinks instead and I'm so glad we did! We stopped by around 8 PM on a Saturday night. Surprisingly, it wasn't overly busy and there were plenty of open tables! The bartender mentioned they had a huge rush during the day and it had calmed down for the evening, which she said is pretty uncommon for a weekend night. We ended up getting two flights: Flight 1: Lilikoi Cider, Guava Lava Cider, and their rotating seasonal flavor, Lychee Hard Seltzer. All so tropical and well-balanced! Flight 2 (Hard Seltzers): Mango & Li Hing Mui, Mojito, and Ube Blu Bae. The flight pours are super generous, you get three 5-oz pours per flight! Every single flavor hit the spot, but the Lilikoi and Lychee were total standouts. Huge shoutout to Brett, who checked us out at the end! He was super nice and gave us the breakdown on all their awesome weekly specials. We'll definitely be coming back during the week to check those out and try some of their food menu next time! Overall chill vibes, amazing local craft ciders, and stellar service. An awesome spot for a relaxed night out!

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