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Kohala Village Inn Restaurant
Oct 2, 2008 by Jesse from San Francisco
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere.
• The French fries were not the best ever.

“I found Luke's place to be an unexpected treat. There were many local dishes as well as continental food too. They make the best hamburgers in town and have prime on the menu lunch and dinner! The service was great and the people were friendly, I would recommend this place to anyone who visits Hawaii. Oh yes, there was also live music at night! Great local bands!”

Buzz's Original Steak House
May 23, 2008 by Alexa from Houston
Overall Rating: 1

• Atmosphere looks appealing, location is terrific.
• Customers are optional.

“I'd like to write a great review, Buzz's has a great location to where I'm staying (Kailua is simply wonderful!) and smells terrific. Last night I was turned away from the door at 10 when I was looking for a nightcap, and tonight turned away at 9:15. I was looking for dinner, the server indicated one drink might be served, I thought that would be okay, I'm thirsty, but then she looked at the table of diners apparently finishing up and said, "yeah, we're dropping the check now". I worked in the restaurant business for several years during my 20s, clear translation: go away.”

Buzz's Original Steak House
Apr 21, 2008 by Joe from Woodbury, CT
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Atmosphere
• Food not prepared as requested.

“It came recommended for the Teriyaki steak, so we tried it. My wife and I both order the steak medium rare, both steaks were served very rare, just barely seared. My wife returned the steak and it came back over done. The staff was pleasant and offered her another meal, she decided on chopped sirloin, medium. After a long wait the chopped sirloin was served. It was over cooked, dry and tasteless. We eat out frequently and had many good meals while in Hawaii. I would not recommend this restaurant.”

Kona Galley Restaurant
Jan 22, 2008 by steve from janesville calif
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food.
• Waitresses.

“I too worked at the Galley between my summers being a hotshot on the mainland. I lived on Alli drive with 2 other guys and a girl. I remember the aggressive waitresses and the owner screaming at me when I was too slow. I also remember the end of shift at about 1am and the mellow conversations we would have after work in the back.”

Kohala Village Inn Restaurant
Dec 12, 2007 by Robert Tetak from Los Gatos, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The food was fresh, well prepared and for a modest price.
• No negative comment.

“The food was terrific. Fresh, well prepared and presented. Service was friendly. Entertainment was enjoyable too!”