Archive for the ‘Contemporary’ Category
Saturday, September 15th, 2012
Overall Review: 
Service: The service was fantastic at Stage restaurant in Hawaii. The waiters were extremely attentive and we didn’t have to wait for water, bread, wine or any of our needs during the dinner. Our waiter was also very knowledgeable about wine and the menu and really helped us narrow down our decisions during our meal.
Food: Yummy! the food has fenise, creativity and is delicious. Its so rare in Honolulu to be surprised by the food and you are while dinning at Stage at the Design Center. The menu is Scandinavian-m0dern with a touch of Fusion. In addition to a prefix menu they also have a terrific happy hour Monday-Friday from 5pm-7pm. All the menu items are only $5 each and they also have various drink specials starting at $8. PLUS on Tuesday all bottles of wine are 50% OFF which is hard to beat. They also start you off with an Amuse Bouche which is always lovely and surprising!
Favorite Dishes: Stage Hamachi Sashimi (inspiring dish!), Beet & Goat Cheese Salad, Braised Short Ribs, Chicken, King Salmon, 4 course tasting menu (with entree’s of Miso Butterfish & Filet Mignon pictures of menu below), and of course the wine & bread!
Atmosphere: The ambiance at Stage is nice. The restaurant has high ceilings and interesting artwork. One of the most unique pieces of the restaurant are that they have different tables and chairs which is kind of artistic and trendy. The restaurant has wall to wall windows which overlook Kapiolani blvd which isn’t the best view but does give the atmosphere a spacious feeling.
Consistency: Both times we have gone were delicious but the menu had changed pretty dramatically so we promise to update this section again when we go again to keep you posted.
Parking: Parking is easy at the Honolulu Design Center. Its free which is always nice and has a full floor of parking available. If you go for a busy event night you might have more problems but during times like this they typically add a valet services. No need to get a validation at the restaurant as you dont need to take a ticket upon entry.
Price: ($23-$32) per Entree
Corkage Fee $25 per Bottle
Reservations Recommend
Take Out Available
Happy Hour!
Special Events & Entertainment
Address:
1250 Kapiolani BlvdHonolulu,
HI 96814
2nd Floor Honolulu Design Center
Tel: (808) 237-5429
Website: http://www.stagerestauranthawaii.com/
Hours of Operation:
Lunch
Monday to Friday
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Dinner
Monday to Saturday
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sundays
Closed
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Tags: 5 Corks, fusion, Happy Hour, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Kapiolani Restaurant, Wine Bar
Posted in Asian Pacific, Contemporary, Happy Hour, Restaurants, Scandinavian Food, Wine Bar | No Comments »
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Overall Review:
Service: The service was good at Plumeria the Kahala Hotel. The staff are very professional and helpful going above and beyond to accommodate customer needs.
Food: The food is pretty good at this restaurant but more recommended for lunch rather than dinner. They have an interesting assortment of dishes with an American / Japanese / Global /Fusion flare to them. The menu has a good assortment of pupus, salads, soups, sandwiches and entree’s so sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. They also have a really large buffet for breakfast on the weekends which is so so (not as good as it used to be since they got ride of the fresh crab legs and other delicious sushi options) but its still a nice place to go for a family gathering or to take some visiting friends.
Favorite Dishes: The Kahala Hamburger is really good and served with a fried egg (you can also ask for it with salad instead of fries which we recommend because its very heavy), same goes for the Garden Burger very good, plumeria fish tacos, lunch special of the day and salads.
Atmosphere: The best thing about the Plumeria restaurant is the ambiance and the view! its breathtaking and overlooks the pristine ocean. The table layout allows for you to site both indoor and outdoor (under tent) and is very well organized and has excellent acoustics (not to loud even when its a full house). Also the Kahala hotel has live dolphins and have great shows making this a good place to bring kids for an after lunch experience.
Consistency: Its consistently average… nothing really that you crave or would go out of your way to go to eat… but the view is always amazing and a great experience each time you visit.
Parking: The Kahala Hotel has valet parking which you can get validated by eating at Plumeria and only pay $5 or you can also park yourself in the visitors garage which is free with validation for a few hours.
Price Range: ($16-$45) per Entree for Dinner ($12-$28 for Lunch)
Corkage Fee $20 per Bottle
Reservations Accepted and Recommended for Dinner
Take Out Available
Address:
Kahala Hotel & Resort
5000 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Tel: (808) 739-8760
Website: http://www.kahalaresort.com/dining/plumeria-beach-house.cfm
restaurants@kahalaresort.com
Hours of Operation:
Opening Hours
Breakfast
(Continental or Full Breakfast Buffet, a la carte menu available as well)
6:30am – 11:00am
Lunch
11:00am – 5:30pm, a la carte menu
11:30am – 2:30pm, Curry Lunch on Wednesdays
Dinner
5:30pm – 10pm
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Posted in American, Breakfast / Brunch, Contemporary, Restaurants | 2 Comments »
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
Overall: 
Service: The service is very professional at Mariposa. The staff is very well trained they hire excellent servers for the most part. They give you just enough attention that you feel taken care of but not rushed. You absolutely must have a reservation during rush lunch hour (12-1pm) if you don’t want to wait for a table for ages.
Food: The food is used to be better at Mariposas! We used to think that everything and anything you order was cooked and seasoned to perfection but lately its been so-so and its harder to find something that you want to order on the menu. The menu consists of American and Asian-Pacific classics like Salads, Sandwiches, Pasta, Fresh Fish and other seasonal delights. Also Mariposas treats each diner to a little sip of turkey consomme followed by a huge flaky and delicious popover to hold you over before your appetizers / entree make their debut (these are still very good). They also removed our favorite passionfruit non-sweetened ice tea from the menu which was disappointing. Our advice is go for lunch and stick to the salads!
Favorite Dishes: Crab Salad, Applewood Salmon Salad, Mariposa Burger, Lobster BLT, and Seared Diver Scallops.
Atmosphere: I just love the ambiance at Mariposa’s and Nieman Marcus in general. The restaurant is located on the third floor and has a beautiful view of Ala Moana beach park and ocean. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating which is nice for versatility. The restaurant is large and in-charge with tropical vibrant art and beautiful ceiling fans. The moment you walk into Mariposa you feel like you are in a luxurious and tropical hot spot of food and culture. I find lunch a nicer overall experience than dinner – the day light and the lunch crowd are more casual and its an overall more pleasant experience than dinner.
Consistency: Again lately Mariposa hasnt been so memorable. Its been consistntly ok but the atmopshere is amazing and we still enjoy going. I hope that it returns to its usual mouth watering food. I think they need a menu refresh and until that happens we are lowering them from a 4 star to a 3 star.
Parking:Parking is as easy as pie since Mariposa is located at the Ala Moana Shopping Center in Nieman Marcus. Literally you can enter the mall from any entrance point and find ample parking somewhere – best news it’s free! Another option if you are looking to impress someone or late for a date you can use the valet service offered at Nieman Marcus.
Price Range: Medium ($14-$24) per Entree
Corkage Fee $25 per Bottle
Reservations Recommended
Take Out Available
Hale ‘Aina Award Winner!
Address:
1450 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96814
Tel: (808) 951-3420
Website: /http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/store.jhtml?storeId=31/AM&rest=200074&_requestid=27352
Hours of Operation:
Open for Lunch & Dinner Daily 11 a.m. – 9 p.m
 Shrimp Salad |
 Crab Salad |
 Seafood Pasta |
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Tags: 5 Corks, Ala Moana Center Restaurant, Asian Pacific, Contemporary Food, free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review, private chef hawaii
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service was so-so. The waiter took his time taking our orders and wasn’t very knowledgeable about the menu – in fact he even had to come back twice to inform us the items we ordered where no longer available. I mean if you only have 5 desserts and 3 are out how hard is it to remember what you DO have? Its not rocket science! Also if your not going to put the wine we ordered on the table for us to fill up ourselves than it would be reasonable to think the waiter would frequently check back on our glass status…. unfortunately this was not the case. We give it a big two thumbs down on the service.
Food: ummm where to begin…. about half of the food we ordered was pretty good and half was uneatable and just plan laugh out loud bad. The scallops from the specials menu where undercooked and rubbery. The pecan pie sandwich was burned and actually so unappetizing we sent it back. Another person ordered the Afogado which was believe it or not… pre-made and had freezer burn all over it…. I mean it’s ice cream – does it really need to be pre-glassed? How lazy can you get! Also when the menu noted it should come “drowned” in an expresso shot one would think it would be a warm fresh shot that was poured over the ice cream. Not a little frozen glob of cold espresso stuck to the bottom of the glass – that’s just GROSS. On the positive note we did have two good entrees including the Opah fresh catch of the day and the BBQ Spare Ribs which just feel right off the bone and where delicious. The sides where few and far between, and over seasoned but it was the best thing we ate that night. The menu does change seasonally and 12th Ave Grill offers a lot of daily specials – however, being a personal chef I can say its better to have less specials and really make sure your core dishes are properly executed than to have new dishes all the time that are missing crucial elements or not cooked properly.
Download 12th Ave Grill Menu in Honolulu
Favorite Dishes: Fresh Fish of the Day, BBQ Maui Cattle Co. Short Ribs, and Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Atmosphere: The 12 Ave Grill is a cute little restaurant. The atmosphere is warm – with light/cheery wood furniture, orange dim lights and small in diameter. The restaurant also has a small unique bar seating area which is charming and nice if you are solo or + 1. The worst thing about this restaurant is the noise factor. It has such bad acoustics that when full its really hard to hear the people at your table without screaming at each other. Not very pleasant and def not recommended for a first date where you want to get to know someone better. (TIP: if you decide to try it out – go early or go late – too avoid a full restaurant so you can at least hear yourself think! or…. and its recommended to go somewhere else!)
Consistency: Consistently the dishes are pretty bad. It’s been 4 years since we have been and I would be lying if I said it would we would return before another 4 passes at least!
Parking: Parking is pretty easy at 12th Ave Grill. The restaurant is located close to the Kamuki shopping center on the side street between Koko Head Ave and 12th Ave. So the best place to park is the maniciple parking lot right next to it which has metered parking. If you can’t find a spot you can go to the other parking lot (where the Big City Diner is located) which has ticketed parking ($1 per hour).
Price Range: Medium-High ($18-$32-Market Price) per Entree
Corkage Fee $15 per Bottle
Reservations Accepted & Recommended
Take Out Available
Address:
1145C 12th Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Tel: (808) 732-9469
Website: http://www.12thavegrill.com
Hours of Operation:
Open for Dinner:
Mon-Thurs: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat: 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sun: Closed
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Tags: Contemporary Food, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Kaimuki Restaurant, Seafood
Posted in American, Contemporary, Restaurants | 4 Comments »
Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The overall service is so so at Du Vin. The staff is very friendly but not fast by any means and historically we have had better service for dinner than lunch.
Food: The food is pretty good. It’s Italian french inspired and they use a lot of yummy ingredients such as Arugula, Prosciutto, Assorted Meats, Cheese and Fresh Fish so its hard to go wrong. For lunch and dinner they always have great specials and a Prix Fixe menu for only $25 a person. The deal comes complete with the daily appetizer, entree and dessert. (FYI: Du Vin doesnt allow any substitutes on these items)
Favorite Dishes: Moules frites, Escargot, Roasted Beet Salad, Crostini of warm Gorgonzola Dolce and Prosciutto, Pork Chop, Fresh Fish of the day
Atmosphere: Du Vin is absolutely one of the most wonderful restaurants in all of Hawaii when it comes to its Atmosphere. The restaurant screams Italy or Spain with its series of small connecting rooms all with intimate lighting and indoor/outdoor seating options. The Salon is the place you want to sit after work with your mates and have a glass of wine, cheese selection, and unwind. The Patio is the romantic place to sit with a date or close friend under the stars. The Cask Room you may find yourself in for a wine tasting or a family reunion. This room can be rented out for large functions and has a beautiful old bar at its center.
Consistency: The restaurant is pretty consistent. Sometimes the bread is a bit old but they heat it up which helps it taste fresher. On first Friday Du Vin gets extremely busy so for better food and better service come sometime during the week.
Parking: Du Vin is located in the heart of Honolulu so there are numerous public parking garages or if you have parkma (parking karma) that day you may snag a street spot. If not its recommend parking at the China Town lot of Beretania and walking to the restaurant but remember to check because some lots close up after 12am!
Price Range: Medium ($10-$22) per Entree
Corkage Free $25 per Bottle
Reservations Not Accepted
Take Out Available
Address:
1115 Bethel Street
(Across from Hawaii Theatre)
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel: (808) 545-1115
Website: www.brasserieduvin.com/
Hours of Operation:
Lunch served 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Saturday
Dinner served 4:00 pm to late, Monday – Saturday
 Daily Special |
 Shrimp Salad |
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Tags: Bistro, Contemporary Food, Downtown Honolulu Restaurant, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Italian Food, Wine Bar
Posted in Bars, Bistro, Contemporary, French, Italian, Restaurants, Wine Bar | 44 Comments »
Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service is the only thing really lacking at this restaurant. Typically the staff is very helpful and friendly however, super slow to take your order and follow up with drink refills and other requests (i.e. by the time extra ketchup arrived at the table we had already devoured the fries!). The bar has much better service and if your aiming for more of a eat & shop experience that’s where you should sit.
Food: The food is delicious at Alan Wong’s Pineapple Room! The food is inspired by fresh local grown ingredients and diverse cultures in Hawaii. The food is fresh and definitely speaks to Pacific & Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
Favorite Dishes: Garlic Stir-fried Soy Beans, Steamed “Chinese Style” Onaga, Any Fresh Fish Dish, “Pineapple Room” Ceaser Salad (like a chopped salad with Kailua Pork), Seared Ahi Steak & Tofu Salad (TIP: ask for two pieces of Tofu instead of the Ahi Steak its the star of the dish), Kailua Pig “BLT”, Hamburger with French Fries (ask for them extra crispy), and the Chocolate Crunch Bar.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere of the pineapple room is light, tropical and elegant. They do an excellent job of including Hawaiian textures and prints into the featured artwork as well as the furniture/kitchen. The restaurant has wonderful windows that give nice day light to the dinning area. You can also sit at the bar if you like which is faster and and also very pleasant but not quite as Hawaiian in its feel.
Consistency: The pineapple rooms food is consistently good and the service is consistently slow!
Parking: One of the many advantages of going to this restaurant is its located in Macy’s at Ala Moana Shopping Center. To avoid the parking frenzy that can occur at this shopping hub we recommend going directly to the third floor of the garage and park as close to Macy’s as you can. Parking is free anywhere in the mall and the roof is usually pretty open (TIP: If you are a shade junky beware the third floor is not covered!)
Price Range: Medium ($15-$26) per Entree
Corkage Fee: $15 per bottle
(NOTE: You cannot bring wine that restaurant serves on there wine list)
Reservations Recommended
Address:
1450 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu HI, 96814
Phone Number: 808.945.6573
Fax: 808.945.5246
Website: www.alanwongs.com/
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: (weekends only)
Sat: 8AM-10:30AM Sun: 9am-10:30am
Lunch: Mon-Sat: 11AM-4PM Sun: 11am-3pm
Dinner: Mon-Sat: 4pm-8:30pm
 Salmon Rissotto |
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Tags: Asian Pacific, free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review
Posted in Asian Pacific, Contemporary, Hawaiian, Restaurants | 30 Comments »
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service was top notch at BLT. They have plenty of staff and I never had an empty glass of water throughout dinner. The waiter was extremely nice and also very helpful in answering questions we had about what was in each dish.
Food: The menu at BLT is classic Steakhouse meets French bistro. They have a very diverse menu and wonderful raw seafood selections. BLT spoils you with two table appetizers starting with grilled bread and warm pate, followed by hot popovers covered with cheese. They have everything you would expect on a traditional Steakhouse menu in addition to a Chefs Daily Special 3 course menu which everyone at our table took advantage of for only $60 per a person! The dishes where inspiring, had very generous portions and an island pacific flare to it.
Favorite Dishes: The free appetizers of course! From our 3 course dinners – Spicy King Crab Dumplings in Miso Soup, Tenderloin, Crusted Shutome, and Coconut Parfait with Guava Curd and Pineapple Soup was the most delicious dessert we have had in a while.
Atmosphere: BLT has a wonderful atmosphere. The restaurant has both with indoor and outdoor seating perfect for any occasion. The ambiance is beautiful with walnut floors, dark leather banquettes and highlighted with tropical art and murals. The restaurants design has fantastic flow from room to room and even the bar area is separated enough from the main restaurant that it creates another interesting dinning experience and really helps reduce the traffic and noise to the dining room.
Consistency: We have only been once so far but promise to update this section when we go again which will be soon since it was so delicious!
Parking: BLT is located in Waikiki so parking is challenging on the street and Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is a bit of a walk. We recommend valeting your car as the restaurant validates and you can even enjoy a free bottled water while waiting for your car after dinner (or after dinner drinks upstairs).
Price Range: High ($29-$50) per Entree
Corkage Fee: $25 per bottle
Reservations Recommended
Address:
Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk
223 Saratoga Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
Telephone: 808-683-7440
Website: http://www.bltsteak.com/
Hours of Operation: Open For Dinner Only
Sunday – Thursday: 5:30PM – 10PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:30PM – 11PM
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Tags: Bar, Contemporary Food, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Steakhouse, Valet Parking, Waikiki Restaurant
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Monday, March 29th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service was exceptional at Apartment 3. Even when the night crowd started to filter in our waitress was on top of her game. As she bobbed and weaved through people she never forgetting our orders or missing a beat. The bartenders are also top notch and mix up some delicious drinks.
Food: Apartment3 has a very interesting menu and takes modern play on traditional comfort foods such as Ratatouille, Mac & Cheese and French Onion Soup and integrates locally and sustainably ingredients to make dynamic and bold dishes. Happy Hour is one of the best in town with $5 specialty drinks, $4 drafts, and $5 pizzas to name a few. (TIP: Tuesday night is Happy Hour All Night!)
Favorite Dishes: Beet Salad (amazing!), The Yard Sale, Cheese & Honey, Stacked Ratatouille, and The Parma thin Crusted Pizza. (TIP: All the appetizers are large enough to share and only $5 each for happy hour – making it one of the best deals in town!)
Atmosphere: The atmosphere is very cozy, classy and inviting. The room is very dark, lounge like and features a fireplace in the bar area. Apartment 3 also has pool tables and a special room for private parties. The main dinning room is off to the side of the bar and not quite as exciting as the lounge but has nice booth seating if your looking for a more intimate dinning experience. It’s not a very casual place so if you want to fit in you should dress to impress anytime after 8pm.
Consistency: The food and experience has been consistently strong since they opened. It continues to be one of our favorite places to go meet people after work as they have such a great happy hour, good music and friendly staff.
Parking: Apartment3 is located at the Century Center which has about 20 guest stalls which you can park in. The restaurant/bar also validates so the parking is free which makes this a very convenient place to go 
Price Range: Medium ($9-$24) per Entree
Corkage Fee $25 per Bottle
Reservations Accepted & Recommended
(For Dinner in the Main Dinning Room Only)
Address:
1750 Kalakaua Ave
3rd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone Number: (808) 955-9300
Email: hello@apartmentthree.com
Website: www.apartmentthree.com
Hours of Operation:
Tue – Fri: 6pm – 2am | Sat: 7pm – 2am
Happy Hour Daily till 8pm (All day Tuesday)
Food served until 12:30am
Tags: Bar, Contemporary Food, free parking, Happy Hour, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Late Night, Waikiki Restaurant
Posted in American, Asian Pacific, Bars, Contemporary, Happy Hour, Night Club, Restaurants | 9 Comments »
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service can be slow at Mermaid Bar but the staff is really friendly and as long as you are not in a rush its a great option for lunch.
Food: The food is Contemporary and seasonally inspired. The menu selection is simple with soups, salads and sandwiches but the Mermaid bar offers unique twist on the classics making it dynamic. Also the desserts are made fresh daily and irresistibly good if you are in the mood for a afternoon coffee and pastry to share with friends.
Favorite Dishes: Custom – Build Your Own Salad, NM Sampler, Turkey Chili and the Spa Wrap. (TIP: Oxtail Soup is the special every Thursday and is delicious but they always sell out so go no later than 12pm or be prepared to order something else!)
Atmosphere: Mermaid Bar is a contemporary, small, bright and airy restaurant. It’s the perfect place to go for lunch while your out shopping. The restaurant is very casual and has excellent day light. The art is also very unique and trendy.
Consistency: The restaurant has consistent good food. Often times the salad size varies along with the number of toppings but the food is fresh, good and what you are expecting every time.
Parking: The restaurant is located at Ala Moana Shopping Center in Neiman Marcus so you can park for free anywhere at the mall. Neiman Marcus also offers valet parking.
Price Range: Low ($10-$14) per Entree
Corkage Fee $ per Bottle
Reservations Not Accepted
Address:
Ala Moana Shopping Ctr, Level Two
Neiman Marcus
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone Number: (808) 951-3428
Website: www.neimanmarcus.com/store/info/store.jhtml?storeId=31/AM&rest=200078&_requestid=42697
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat – 11am-3:30pm
Sunday Closed
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Tags: Ala Moana Center Restaurant, American Food, Asian Pacific, Bistro, free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review
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Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service is not very good at Panya Bistro. More than once our server forgot our appetizer which was disappointing. It also appears they only have two servers working at a time making it almost impossible to get a refill on your drink, and even paying the check can become a chore!
Food: The food is good. The menu is very interesting and borrows items from around the globe. You can a wide range of foods such as Vietnamese Summer Rolls, New England Clam Chowder, Spaghetti, Char Siu Ramen, or even Miso Soup and Curry! (Tip: Panya is also a walk-in bakery with cakes, breads and wonderful pastries!)
Favorite Dishes: Thai Style Rib Eye Steak Salad, Tofu Salad, Panya Burger, Homemade Gyoza, and Green Beans.
Atmosphere: The restaurant is very trendy, small and chic. The decor is minimalistic and the bar has a beautiful recycled counter top and cool glass bottles illuminate on the wall. The restaurant is small and very popular so it can be hard to go with big groups.
Consistency: Panya’s food is contestant and a good recommendation for a trendy lunch date with a friend.
Parking: Panya has a great location right next to Longs in Ala Moana Shopping Center. Parking is free anywhere in the mall and typically you can find parking on the second floor (close to Sears & Longs) and walking to the Bistro/Bakery.
Price Range: Medium ($8-$18) per Entree
Corkage Fee $20 per Bottle
Take Out Available
Reservations Not Needed
Address:
Panya Bakery, Bistro & Bar
1450 Ala Moana Blvd.
Ala Moana Center, 2054B
Honolulu, HI 96814 USA
Phone: (808) 946-6388
Website: http://panyabakery.com/
Hours of Operation:
M-Sat: 7:30am-11:00pm
Sun: 8:00am-10:00pm
Tags: Ala Moana Center Restaurant, Asian Pacific, Bistro, Contemporary Food, free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review
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Monday, March 1st, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service is so so – that being said we have had much better service for dinner than for lunch.
Food: The food is contemporary, fun and delicious! The trend is organic and island fresh with an Italian /Mediterranean twist. Town often changes the menu which keeps things entertaining. The entree dishes are not big enough for sharing but it is recommended to order few appetizers for the table to sample for fun if you are not exceptionally hungry. (TIP: If you go for lunch and are craving a salad be warned its the size of a small appetizer! you need to order the “Big” salad or stop at Tamura’s for some Poki on your way home!)
Favorite Dishes: Ahi Cake, Arugula Salad, Fresh Fish, Hand Cut Pastas & Gnocchi are quite good.
Atmosphere: The restaurant is very hip and chic. You can sit both outside (dog friendly) or inside. The acoustics are not so great so if the restaurant is full be ready to yell to your friends to be heard. The restaurant is both casual and classy so you can dress up if you like or go as you are depending on your dinning engagement and company.
Consistency: Dinner is consistently good but we have had a few painfully slow and not very good lunches.
Parking: Town has a 30-car private parking lot in the back but you need to have “parkma” to get a spot as its also shared with another restaurant. You can also find ample free street parking is once the lot is full typically without problems.
Price Range: Medium ($15-$30) per Entree
Corkage Fee: $15 per bottle
Take Out Available
Reservations Recommended
Address:
3435 Waialae Ave
Honululu, HI 96816
Call For Reservations: (808) 735-5900
or Email: info@townkaimuki.com
Website: http://www.townkaimuki.com
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast: Monday – Saturday: 6:30am – 11:00am
Lunch: Monday – Saturday: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Dinner: Monday – Thursday: 5:30pm – 9:30pm, Friday – Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Tags: free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Italian Food, Kaimuki Restaurant
Posted in Asian Pacific, Contemporary, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurants | 1 Comment »
Monday, March 1st, 2010
Overall:
Service: The service is hit or miss at P.F. Chang’s. Typically its not that bad but every once and a while you can get less than acceptable waitstaff.
Food: The food is pretty good. The menu is American Chinese and P.F. Chang’s has all the basic standards you would expect like Lemon Chicken and Mongolian Beef. Nothing really exciting but all the food is good. They have a special lunch menu which is a good deal and attractive if your going for a business engagement and are short on time. P.F. Chang’s also has a Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 3pm-7pm with half of appetizers and Drink specials – $3 draft beers, $6 Drinks, $2 OFF wine
Favorite Dishes: Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Dumplings, Hot & Sour Soup, Spicy Green Beans, Kung Pao Chicken, Buddha’s Feast, Cantonese Chow Fun, Marinated Sea Bass and Dirty Martini (they are so big they count as food!)
Atmosphere: Both locations have a similar landscape and are both very beautiful inside. The concept is fresh, contemporary and bright. Guests can be seated both outside and inside which is nice for breezy summer days or brisk winter nights. The high ceilings and art help make these restaurants dynamic.
Consistency: Both Hawaii P.F. Chang’s are consistent.
Parking: If you are going to the Waikiki location the best place to park is at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. If you are going to Ward Center the best place to park is at the Hokua condominium where the restaurant is located. P.F. Chang’s will validate parking at both these places.
Price Range: Medium ($10-$25) per Entree
Corkage Fee: $10 (Cannot Bring Wines that are on P.F. Chang’s Wine List)
Take Out Available
Reservations Not Needed
Great Happy Hour!
Address:
Hokua Restaurant
1288 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 110
Honolulu, HI 96814
Serving lunch and dinner daily.
For reservations please call: (808) 596-4710.
Website: http://pfchangshawaii.com/
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday and Sunday 11am – 10:30pm
Friday and Saturday 11 am – 11:30pm
Happy Hour Monday-Friday: 3pm-7pm
Waikiki Restaurant
Royal Hawaiian Center
2201 Kalakaua Ave Suite 116
Honolulu, HI 96815
Serving lunch and dinner daily.
For reservations please call 808-628-6760.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday and Sunday 11am – 11pm
Friday and Saturday 11am – midnight
Tags: Chain Restaurant, Chinese Food, Happy Hour, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Waikiki Restaurant, Ward Center Restaurant
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Overall:
Service: The service is so so – it’s not really good, and it’s not really bad, it’s just slow…and you are at the mercy of your server. Often times they ignore you all together but its really hit or miss, we have also had very good service at Tango. Historically it has been much better for lunch than for dinner.
Food: Food is fresh and well executed. The presentation and menu have a very strong Scandinavian flare and its something you won’t find at any other restaurant in Hawaii. Frequently they run out of dishes and in all the times we have gone they have never had the Rhubarb dessert that’s on the menu since they opened!
Favorite Dishes: Salmon Salad, Gravlax Sandwich
Atmosphere: Very small restaurant and crowded so be ready to sit close to your neighbor. The atmosphere is nice and airy and the restaurant has loft ceiling. Modern art complements the bright space. Very noisy when full.
Consistency: You get what you where expecting every time. The dishes are also consistently good between one anther, so trying something different isn’t quite as much of a “risk” at a restaurant like this which is nice.
Parking: It’s located at The Hokua condominium building next to P.F. Chang’s at Ward Center. Tango validates parking so be sure to remember your ticket stub.
Price Range: Medium ($10-$25) per Entree
Corkage Fee $15 per Bottle
Reservations Accepted for Parties over 6
Take Out & Catering Available
Address:
Tango: Contemporary Cafe at The Hokua
1288 Ala Moana Blvd Suite 120
Phone:808-593-7288
Website: www.tangocafehawaii.com
Hours of Operation:
Breakfast : Mon – Fri: 7 am – 10 am Sat & Sun: 8 am – 10:30 am
Lunch : Daily, 11 am – 4:30 pm
Dinner : Daily, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
 Gravlax Sandwich |
 French Onion Soup |
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Tags: Contemporary Food, free parking, Honolulu Restaurant Review, Scandinavian Food, Ward Center Restaurant
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