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    The Cutlery

    4.2 (429 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Hokaido scallops with olive oil ginger sauce
    Toan D.

    Upscale steakhouse prices with a surprisingly upscale diner level experience. Cozy intimate dining room. We really wanted to like The Cutlery, but the evening ended up being quite underwhelming. Service: Once we were seated, service was excellent. Our server Brandy was friendly, attentive, and did a great job taking care of us. Unfortunately, the experience started off awkwardly. The four of us arrived about five minutes before our reservation and stood in front of an empty hostess podium with no one to greet us. Several staff members walked by without acknowledging us. After going to the bar to get a glass of wine we waited for about more eight minutes before it dawned on me that maybe there wasn't a hostess on duty so I flagged down a server who surprisingly was able to check us in with his phone and seated us. Kind of weird and not the most welcoming first impression. Food: This is where things really fell short. The Hokkaido scallops were completely drowned in an olive oil-ginger sauce that overwhelmed the delicate sweetness of the scallops. Similarly,!the wagyu bone marrow suffered the same fate. The heavy-handed use of Hawaiian chili chimichurri masked the richness of the marrow instead of complementing it. The sauce itself was good but geez go easy on it. The side of bread that accompanied the dish was hard and dry. I mean like when crumbs turn to dust when you bite into it type of dry. The charred romaine Caesar salad had a strange gas/fumey smell that made it hard to enjoy. The biggest disappointment was the porterhouse for two, which should have been the star of the evening . Surprisingly, it was under-seasoned and lacked the quality and tenderness you expect from a steakhouse of this caliber. The garlic herb butter didn't bring much to the party except a greasy texture rather than actual flavor. The valet parking attendant was excellent. We really wanted to like this place but the experience fell short of the hype. Happy eating!! 27

    Ribeye
    Anne L.

    My fiance and I decided to celebrate our anniversary at The Cutlery since we heard good things about this place. WARNING: Be prepared to wait for your food. Our server was really nice and let us know about the wait time, but wow it's no joke. The entree can literally take over an hour to an hour and a half during peak hours. They are known for their prime rib and I guess I misunderstood when I made the reservation on OpenTable, I thought one prime rib is automatically reserved and if you wanted more, needed to put in for more. Oops. The foods that we ordered were escargot, lobster pasta, ribeye. brussel sprouts and duck fat fries. Our favorite was the duck fat fries. It was sooo crispy and had really good flavor. Second best would be the escargot except they toasted the bread too long where it hurts your roof of the mouth. We really wanted to like this place, but we just thought it was okay. At least we gave it a try!

    Asaiahsen A.

    Dined out with my industry friends celebrating a birthday of the oldest friend in our group! We had to make the reservation in advance for a party of 9 and reserved three prime ribs ahead of time for our party. We were also asked for a pre-order the day of our reservation because of our large party. The staff was friendly and very accommodating, our party was a little crazy and we were all dressed up as old ladies but the staff was super kind. Our favorite thing about cutlery has to be the food! We loved all the appetizers, but our favorite has to be the bone marrow which had a great crust and perfectly toasted bread and pickled onions! Another great one was the tako!!!! Always a great choice! It was perfect in flavor and texture. Prime rib and steak was cut pupu to share which was on request and very considerate of staff. We loved the prime rib! It was thick cut perfectly cooked and seasoned! Steak was also cooked perfectly but didn't stand out as much as the prime rib. We also loved the lamb rack! We got a round of drinks but nothing that stood out to us. We also thought the service was great and adequate for what they could offer for a large party. The ambience was also nice with outside seating and indoor seating. For dessert we were offered a scoop of ice cream for our friends birthday. The crème brûlée we shared was also a table favorite definitely would come back to try different dishes next time

    Gail U.

    We arrived for our 5:45 pm reservations. With a packed house the wait for the food was tortuously long. The beverages came out piece meal and Bud's Mac n cheese was first to arrive at the table. 80% of the food once they finally arrived were enjoyed: French fries, brussel sprouts, lamb, 3 steaks & Mac n cheese. All steaks and lamb were ordered medium but Sweetie's rib eye was charred on the outside and brown on the inside. I chose this restaurant for the marrow but the one out of 2 pieces of bone I tried didn't have enough marrow to fill the tiny spoon. It was loaded with chimichurri. The toasted bread rounds were buttery and garlicy hard like Melba toast but I liked it. Had to ask for my fingerling potatoes and it arrived when the rest of our party had finished. We flagged a server for boxes for take out, I walked up to the front to ask for a bag, and the check and I got up to deliver the payment. Although it was a Tuesday nite, 2 of us wanted the prime rib but it's only available on weekends. The parking attendant should be commended for his service, helped our 3 cars get a parking space, walked me to the entrance with his umbrella and was at the mercy of the cold night air and drizzles. They really should use two parking spaces to build a shelter for him. If not for him, I'd remove a star. If your party consists of only adults and 2-1/2 hours is okay for you to dine, if the place wasn't slammed to occupancy it may have been a better experience. Dark interior, minimal spacing between tables, its attempt to have fine dining vibes is hampered but it has potential.

    Fingerling Potatoes
    Keyah C.

    If I could rate this place 10 stars, I absolutely would. Do yourself a favor and check this place out, if you haven't already done so. We've been here a handful of times and have recommended them to our friends and family both locally and out of town. All of the times that we've been here, we had reservations and have been at slower service times. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and are kind enough to go through the items of you do have questions. Each time we've went, we've taken their recommendations and haven't been disappointed, yet. It may just be sides, but I love the potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. The honey in the Brussels is what knocks it out of the park. While it is a little dim inside of the restaurant, the menus light up. I don't recommend bringing a stroller. There's not a lot of space to put it. It is a kid-friendly place, but it for sure is a little of an upscale restaurant. So, to each its own.

    Bone marrow
    Naomi I.

    After seeing reviews of this restaurant, I was really looking forward to our dinner. We were seated right away and waters were brought to us. We took a few minutes to decide what to eat but I was disappointed that they were already out of prime rib. I guess you need to call ahead and reserve them. Our drinks and food took a long time to come out but our friends warned us about it. I didn't look at my watch, but I'd estimate that it took an hour + for everything to come out. The pulehu tako was tasty, but it was so small! It was way smaller than some of the pictures on here. The mushroom medley and brussel sprouts were good. The mashed potatoes were just ok for me. The bone marrow was good but we all said it needed more bread. Three people in my family ordered rib eye, my daughter for the oxtail ragu and I got the braised short rib rigatoni. My husband asked for salt for his steak but he others didn't add any to their steak. We ordered crème brûlée and mud pie for dessert. The crème brûlée was overly sweet and plain. The mud pie was good.. Overall, I'd say that it was a nice place to have dinner, but it was on the pricey side for the 5 of us. They add on a 20% tip for parties of 5 or more so beware of that on your tab if you go with a group. The server was kind to let us know when she brought the tab. We had some drinks so our bill came out pretty high $600+.

    Prime rib
    Michelle L.

    Just a warning, you may want to order appetizers because the food takes an extremely long time to come out. A cool surprise was that the menus light up when opened. The house salad was surprisingly good. It was probably the best vinaigrette I've had. The prime rib had a smoky flavor but unfortunately was VERY fatty. The short rib pasta was very tender. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly cooked. I also ordered the zero proof lychee mule which was one of my favorite mocktails I've ever had.

    Jennie M.

    Crazy good food! No hesitation, no debate, I'd come back immediately. Dinner at The Cutlery in Kaimukī was phenomenal across the board. We reserved the prime rib ahead of time (highly recommend) and loved that they're transparent about prep times. They tell you up front if something takes longer so you can decide in the moment. Thoughtful and appreciated. Not a single miss on the food. There were 3 of us and we decided to select our own entrees and share them with each other. We had: Charred romaine Caesar salad Washugyu bone marrow (ridiculous) 16 oz reserved Nakamura cut prime rib (worth every dollar) Short rib pasta Kurobuta pork chop Crispy Brussels sprouts Duck fat fries Fire roasted corn Shishito peppers Everything was perfect, rich without being heavy, and clearly made with intention. We all kept saying how good everything tasted and we were happy we decided to share everything we had. Cocktails were equally on point, guava margarita, yuzu shiso sidecar, and Empress lychee martini were all balanced, flavorful, and dangerous in the best way. Service was friendly and pleasant, though we weren't checked on as often as expected especially for indoor seating. That said, the food absolutely carried the night. Seating options include standard indoor tables, indoor high-tops, and outdoor seating. Accessibility & logistics heads-up:Waialae entrance has a few stairs. The 9th Ave entrance requires walking past the outdoor seating and can feel tight where the walkway bends if chairs are pulled out. There's also a small lip at the doorway into the standard dining area (I think it was a sliding door threshold). Parking was tight that night and took a few loops before landing street parking. 1,000% would return without pause. The Cutlery is doing it! Come hungry!

    NY steak ($60) excellent
    Joe P.

    Six of us ate at this neighborhood steakhouse located in Kaimuki. We started off w/ oysters and escargot. The oysters were shucked beautifully, and they tasted uber fresh fr WA. Likewise, the escargot had lots of garlic & parmesan to put on your toast. I'm glad we weren't served additional bread. For my main, I chose a NY steak. Others in the group ordered the signature prime rib (reserve in advance), ribeye and short rib pasta. No one complained, and none of us went home hungry. The steaks were finished w/ butter the way I like it. Mine was cooked perfect medium rare. Our sides consisted of duck fat fries, mushrooms and broccolini (not all pictured). The star of the sides was the fries. They came out piping hot, and went well with ketchup. Lastly, we shared two desserts. Both were very good. The mud pie rivaled Duke's, and the creme brûlée had a nice crust on top. Alex took great care of us and showed a lot of Aloha. There is a 20% tip for parties of 5 or more. Alex and his side kick earned every penny. Regarding the ambiance, its laid back. We sat outside which was fine for us. The six of us wanted plenty of room. There is a bar to your left as you walk in. To the right is a small dining area. The outside dining area has about 5 tables. Better to uber/lyft here bc parking is difficult. I'm definitely returning when I visit home. Kaimuki is home to a lot of neighborhood places. I'd rather eat where the locals do.

    Oxtail Ragu
    Kristina C.

    I finally had a chance to dine at Cutlery and it was really good! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Food did take a while to come out, but it does come out PIPING HOT. Personally I recommend the kiawe smoked meat (it tastes like burnt ends!), escargot, charred Cesar salad, and the Rib Eye! As for the drink try the Yuzu Shiso Sidecar (I think that's what it's called). SUPER GOOD. The Kiawe smoked meat was so good. It's tossed in a sweet sauce and is super tender. I love the onions with it as it helps cut the fat. If you're looking for something sweet and savory, this is perfect! If the Escargot is available I HIGHLY recommend you get it if you can. It comes with six little snails and bread. It's cooked super nicely, soft and a little chewy. The cheese on top was the cherry. It was perfect. It wasn't overly salted too! As for the charred salad it was a very interesting taste. I didn't know you can char lettuce, which sounds so silly, but it's actually really good. It gave the salad a nice smokiness and it just made it more addicting. Lastly, the ribeye was really good! Very tender and cooked to perfection!! Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back. Food was really good and staff was awesome! Although food did take a while. We ended up staying by for almost 3 hours haha.

    Ribeye
    Vicky L.

    Very nice and good service, however it did take kind of long for our appetizers to come out after ordering (30 min). It was pretty empty when we went, so it was nice and quiet. Ordered a steak, prime rib, fries, and oysters. The fries were soooo yummy. Prime rib was decent BUT the steak was so salty. Definitely over seasoned (and I love salt). The oysters were the blandest oysters I've ever had. Was like slurping water :(

    Bone marrow
    Christine K.

    Holy. Moly. This was insane. SO good like the char was perfect on the steaks and the ribeye has like a garlic rosemary butter on it. Dreaming of these steaks. The bone marrrow appetizer was also to DIE for like a good chimichuri sauce with bone marrow and spicy chili. UGH ITS SO GOOD. Will be a regular at this place.

    New york steak, finger potatoes, mushroom medley.
    Ryan Y.

    Nice place for dinner. Parking in the lot next door, can get crowded as it is a shared lot. Seating options on website, bar, high table, outdoors. It's not on website, but they have regular indoor tables. Nice background music while dining. Menu lights up when you open it so don't need to use your phone flashlight as lighting at the regular tables are dimmed. Food, garlic butter clams with toasted rolls, finger potatoes, mushroom medley, fried prawns, new york steak. All was tasty. Service, was friendy, but seemed like weeknight only one server to service all the tables. Price, little on the high side, place is more for celebration occassions or the occassional dining.

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    Ask the Community - The Cutlery

    Do they have a happy hour? And what is the menu and time for happy hour?

    The Cutlery - Kaimuki's Neighborhood Steakhouse & Barbershop. Their listings focus on dinner hours (5-9 p.m.) and weekend specials, but nothing in the available information suggests they offer a dedicated happy hour… Read more

    Are there indoor tables? Last time I went we had to sit outside next to 9th Ave. very noisy from traffic from both waialae and 9th Ave

    They do! I recommend making a reservation to get indoor seats

    Do you need reservations ? If so how do you make them?

    Depends when you want to go and how many in your party. But I always make reservations just to be safe (I don't like to wait). You can call them or reserve online on OpenTable. OpenTable has a website and mobile app.

    Where is the parking?

    You can park on the street, but their lot is on 9th just past the corner next to the duplexes. Limited as they share it with Aloha Lounge.

    What are your hours?

    Open 5-9 every day but Monday. Good to get there a few minutes early because parking is free but limited and they'll sit you and provide water (will just tell you you need to wait until 5 to order)

    Are pet dogs allowed?

    I saw a pretty golden retriever in the outdoor seating when I was there.

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    We were so pleased to spend our anniversary at this great restaurant! Our server, Rinaldo, was so…read morekind and made us feel quite special. The food was outstanding! We ordered custom cocktails. They had a lovely, signed anniversary card for us. Complimentary dessert. Just amazing. 0/-0

    Celebrated a birthday and a promotion at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki and honestly... it couldn't have been a…read moremore perfect night. The ambiance is dark, moody, and intimate--exactly what you want for a special occasion--but what really stood out was the live music. It added such a beautiful energy to the space and broke things up in the best way without taking away from the vibe. Every single dish we ordered was impeccable. Not one miss. The drinks were also perfectly balanced--crafted with intention, not just poured--and it definitely showed. Service? Top-tier. Our water glasses were never empty, and the entire staff was incredibly warm and welcoming. Huge shoutout to our server, Tori, who was absolutely amazing. She knew the menu front to back--ingredients, preparation, flavor profiles--and guided us with the best recommendations. You can tell she genuinely cares about the experience. And the finale... the 24-carat gold dessert. Easily the best way to end the night--such a fun, elevated touch that made the whole experience feel even more special. Pro tip: If you're driving, park at International Market Place and make sure to get your parking validated. Overall, an unforgettable experience. Perfect for celebrations or just treating yourself to something exceptional.

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