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Side Street Inn
Oct 30, 2009 by Wally from Sacramento

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I'm going back tonight!
• I'm leaving on Tuesday and won't be able to eat here again for awhile.

“A wonderful local restaurant for a meal that is full of taste explosions. The rib eye and the pork chops to do die for. And don't leave out the Volcano desert. The best eruption of all.”

Makawao Steak House Inc
Oct 10, 2009 by Steve from Makawao

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great atmosphere, nice bar area.
• Weak salad bar, slow service.

“3 minutes to be greeted by a hostess is an eternity. Tried to seat us 12 inches from a big biker. Had the soup and salad bar but still waited over ten minutes after we were done for the entrees. The waitress said they were a little backed up. Baked potato was tasty but cold. Not worth the 30 dollar entrees.”

Rusty Harpoon & Tavern
Oct 5, 2009 by Rich from Camarillo

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Nice atmosphere.
• High priced, low quality breakfasts.

“Slow and not too friendly service. Cold dried out breakfast potatoes. Nice place, but poor management. Always go there each year hoping for improvement.”

Princess Palace
Oct 5, 2009 by Jade from Portland,Maine

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Waiter flipped other guy off.

“This place totally stinks! I had to pay $3.50 for a glass of water. Do not ever go there again.”

Molokai Drive-Inn
Sep 26, 2009 by Brian from Dallas

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Unable to comment positively.
• Too much to write here, just avoid the place, simple easy choice.

“Molokai Drive-in has sub par food and management will not cater to your own specific sandwich request, the customer to them, is not first! Quick and fast low quality meals are the order here, catering specifically to the local blue collar worker. If you have thought of or felt that Molokai does not want visitors or tourists, just make a visit here and you will have your answer.”

Gazebo Restaurant
Sep 25, 2009 by Joanne from Portland, OR

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The best fried rice on the island.
• First come, first served, no reservations.

“We make a point of having lunch here often when on Maui. Absolutely the best fried rice on the island. Good burgers, club sandwiches and the breakfasts are great too. Wouldn't be a good trip to the island without eating here!”

Seafood Vlg Chinese Cuisine
Sep 15, 2009 by phil from tucson

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Everything, waiters couldn't even speak or understand English very well.

“I had a coupon! When I got there we should have left after looking at menu! We got the seafood combo, it had some shrimps, some rubbery calamari and some fishy stuff. If you like sushi, you may have liked it. A bowl of stuck together rice and 3 drinks bill was OK with tip. This was bad enough but then they billed my credit card twice for same meal. Don't go there.”

Duke's Canoe Club
Jun 14, 2009 by Nick from Tolar, TX

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Good atmosphere.
• Food wasn't to my taste & way to pricey.

“Great decor, romantic, wouldn't recommend it, to pricey.”

Dollies Pub & Cafe
Jun 13, 2009 by Margie Henderson from San Jose. California

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• I liked the restrooms.
• Not opened early enough.

“The pizza was the best I ever had, although the people were so friendly and made you feel at home, when I travel and go out in my hometown I always checkout the restrooms and they were clean and very cozy and nice, a lot of person do not like using the restrooms outside their homes, but this was very nice.”

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Shaka Sandwich & Pizza Inc
May 27, 2009 by WILL from PHILA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food.
• Not next door.

“The best pizza and cheese steak we loved it all!”

Angles Waikiki
May 22, 2009 by BOB from OWEGO NEW YORK

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Loved every thing.
• No dislikes.

“My friend & I was in Honolulu for a week. We were at angles every day. My best time ever was when we were there on st. pats day. A good person for the bar. He treated us like we were all friends.”

Royal Palace Restaurant
May 20, 2009 by Ash from Honolulu

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• My daughter had a fork so she didn't have to use chopsticks.
• Food bad, too expensive, not friendly at all!

“This lunch buffet for me and my 4 year old daughter was $20! And the food was horrible. I actually had to question myself about the type of meat they were using in their food. My daughter ate white rice. That's it. It is not very child friendly, and the food was disgusting and it was way too much money! Don't waste your time or money.”

Pacifico Restaurant
Apr 25, 2009 by Bruce from Roscoe

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere, views.
• Nothing.

“Excellent dining experience. Beautiful views! Recommended to others!”

Local Boys Cafe Inc
Apr 12, 2009 by shelly from las vegas

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Excellent/excellent/ say no more!
• Only parking!

“Every thing is great there, cheap, good food, lots of food, and the people are so friendly and sweet.”

Pacifico Restaurant
Apr 12, 2009 by Jett from Bellevue, WA

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Good atmosphere and decent food.
• Slow service and very rude.

“Pacific was a great restaurant, if you don't mind being treated like trailer trash. We live in the Seattle area but have a condo on Beach. We eat out at fine establishments 3 to 4 times a week. We have frequented Pacific for years and liked it. For years this was a great restaurant, but sadly no more. If you want Oceanside dining consider Leilani's On The beach.”

Rusty Harpoon & Tavern
Apr 9, 2009 by Pete from Seattle

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[5] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[5]

• New place.
• Everything, service, price and food. Triple Crown.

“The place was empty and the service took forever, the portions for the money were small. It was expensive, had no views and had no lower priced alternatives for kids.”

Alexander's Fish & Chips
Apr 4, 2009 by Janet from Denver, CO

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Reasonable costs, good quality.
• Not a place for romantic lovers' dining, but for lunch with friends, it's the best!

“I am wild for their oysters, plump and juicy. Great batter! If the Mahi is not overcooked, it's good, too. Once again, I now recommend the place to passengers and fellow flight crew members. My best advice. Stick to what Alexander's does best: Fish and oysters and clam strips, along with a large side of cole slaw.”

Beach House Restaurant
Apr 1, 2009 by Dennis from San Ramon

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• View, service and usually food.
• Food poisoning.

“I've been vacationing in Kauai for the past 12 years, and have eaten at the Beach House at least once on every visit. Always had great food, good service and a wonderful view. However, this time my visit (March 2009) was not happy: I was violently ill all night after returning home from the restaurant. Food poisoning? Sure felt like it to me. But for me the sad thing was not that this happened - sometimes these events are just part of life.”

Lapperts Ice Cream
Mar 30, 2009 by Elle from Mililani

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[8] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Ice cream was good.
• Poor service and value.

“The ice cream was good, but the service and value were not. We got 2 kiddie scoops and 3 adult scoops (5 people in our party) - it came out to $23. The scoops were tiny. I would not go there again. The server was not friendly and was making me feel rushed. Lappert's has good ice cream, but Lappert's at the Hilton Hawaiian Village is not worth it.”

Yagura Restaurant
Mar 22, 2009 by Bob from Aiea

Overall Rating: 10

• Food service.
• Limited parking.

“Yagura is excellent I go there every week. My favorites are the Nabeyaki Udon and chicken Katsu curry. Limited parking, good service not fancy but good for casual lunches and dinners.”

Hanamaulu Restaurant Tea House
Feb 24, 2009 by Jennifer from Portland, OR

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[6] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Tea rooms are quaint and overlook garden area.
• Noisy, long buffet lines.

“The restaurant has a strange layout and can be noisy. We came on a Sunday and had the buffet. I thought the shrimp tempura was very good. There was a distinct lack of typical Chinese dishes like Lo Mein or any mixed meat and vegetable dish. The kids buffet price was an excellent value, but the adults, not a good value unless you are a big volume eater. We sat in one of the tea rooms on the floor straw mats which was very quaint. Courteous service. Overall a decent choice.”

Tomkats Grille Inc
Feb 10, 2009 by Jim & Karen Liessmann from Tucson, Az

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Watching the chickens.
• None.

“Watching the chickens walk around was half the fun. They assured us they don't harvest then for items on the menu. A great place.”

Ka'anapali Mixed Plate
Feb 1, 2009 by Brian from Denver

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Pog juice.
• Everything else.

“Cold scrambled or poached eggs, cold cereals, toast, pork nuggets (1/2 a Hormel sausage link), 1/2 cheap breakfast roll, no Portuguese sausage, no Island breads. Better breakfast at a Super 8.”

Marco's Grill & Deli
Jan 16, 2009 by Rebekah from Mesa, AZ

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• GREAT service! Excellent food! Good value! Huge portions! You can't skip coffee or desert! Marco's will not disappoint!
• The only bad thing about Marco's was that we hadn't heard of it sooner. It was our last meal on the island.

“Marco's was one of those after thoughts for us. We drove by, and said."There's a mom & pop shop! Let's eat there!" Well, it ended up being the best food, service, and dining experience we had on the entire trip! A year later, I found this empty Marco's Blend coffee bag in the back of the cupboard I had saved, and I couldn't not stop by and give this great deli my utmost praises! The service was phenomenal! Smiles, helpfulness, and my coffee cup never got to the half-way mark! The food was great! This is the kind of place you look at the next table, when their order is delivered and go. "oh! I want one of those!) The food will not disappoint! Great value too! Big portions, and the coffee. WOW! Marco's blend was incredible! We took home two bags, but they went way too fast. We will definitely make Marco's our first stop for lunch our next trip to Maui!”

Banditos Cantina
Jan 13, 2009 by Arturo from San Antonio,Texas

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[3] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Banditos has excellent atmosphere for serving Mexican food and beer.
• Food does not have a Mexican flavor.

“The food came out cold. The food was not close to being Mexican food. I have eaten at many Mexican food places but today was a big disappointment. The rice was not Mexican rice. The beans were without any juice and the refried beans were thick and had no water. The chips and salsa were poor in quality. The use of yellow tortillas for chips not a good idea. The salsa was like eating tomato sauce; no jalapeno at all. The salsa is very mild. The taco shells had to have been purchased at SAM's zero flavor. Overall I would give this place a C+-at least they try to cook Mexican food but I would not visit again.”

TCBY
Jan 7, 2009 by reyna from hilo

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• 16 flavors - all different. Something for everyone.
• Wish we would have brought a cooler so we could have taken some back to the hotel with us.

“Staff was super friendly in helping to direct us back to our hotel. Staff was outgoing and energetic. Store was brightly lit and clean. Parking was easy to find. Store decorations really appealed to the kids. Very inviting for families. Prices were reasonable and product tasted great! There were both no sugar added and nondairy options available as well as hand-scooped yogurt that you could swear tasted just like regular ice cream! plus, there's a Mrs. Fields cookies at the same location.”

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Pacifico Restaurant
Jan 6, 2009 by Bill

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[2] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Location.
• Food, music, value, our expectations not being met.

“We have been eating at Pacifico's for years and had always found the food very good, pricey but tolerable, and a place we would recommend to friends and always eat there at least once a trip (we own a home in Kapalua so that means 3-4 times or more per year). But no longer! We went there for New Years Eve with four friends from New York (adults who eat out often), telling them what a great place this would be to celebrate. It was so embarrassing. We ordered drinks, and they were fine. The menu was fixed depending on entree. The oyster appetizer was in an unpleasant sauce, and we each ate only half of it. The salads looked like yesterday's leftovers. The entrees were indifferent, mine an ahi/marlin roll that was nicely covered in a fried exterior, but totally tasteless. The desserts were also undistinguished and left unfinished. We had wine with dinner by the glass and they were poured with a stingy eye. The waiter tried, but was working alone and as we had the 9:00 seating, he seemed tired and burnt out, as did the rest of the staff. Then there was the single musician, a very average singer/acoustic guitar player who played non-stop oldies, like, Tie a Yellow Ribbon, and others, for the whole time we were there and was playing when we left. Then there were the party favors: noise makers and shiny hats, tiaras and cardboard horns. The only good entertainment was on the beach where kids were setting off fireworks. It was a New Years Eve dinner, a terrible value and bad experience. (What was the inflated New Years pricing paying for?) Worst, I left my cell number and full name on the comments card and that was the 31st. Not a call yet so now this review. I ended that comment card with these words, and I still mean them: "What happened to you." I had read the other reviews and could not believe the bad ones, now I do. There is a sister restaurant next door, which we also always liked. There is a recent review on them that looks bad, but maybe they are worth a try as the other reviews are good. But after this experience at Pacifico, I would not risk my dining out enjoyment to give Pacifico another chance, there are too many wonderful restaurants in beautiful places on Maui to fool around.”

Byron's Drive In
Nov 30, 2008 by CHITOWNTRANSPLANT from Wahiawa (See all reviews by CHITOWNTRANSPLANT)
Overall Rating: 7
Food:[8] • Service:[5] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Friendly staff
• loitering people

“Key to remember that this is a Drive-In restaurant, open to all the elements. Food was great. Variety on the menu provided choices for the kids. ”

Sports Page Bar & Grill (The)
Oct 24, 2008 by Joe from Seattle

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Extremely rude.

“The worst service and treatment of visitors that I have ever encountered.”

Pacifico Restaurant
Oct 24, 2008 by Mary from MN

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[3] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[10]

• View.
• Service and food.

“Server treated us like kids. Mashed potatoes were from a box. Food overall was overpriced. Sunset view was incredible. If you're vacationing on Maui, get a burger from a fast food joint and eat it on the beach.”

Drive In Leeward Inc
Oct 18, 2008 by EMbER from WAiPAhU

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good friendly people.
• Not the cleanest place to eat.

“I really like the food.”

Mama's Fish House
Oct 14, 2008 by Bob from Los Angeles

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food and view.
• Nothing.

“Love the food.”

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!”

El Charro Mexican Restaurant
Sep 24, 2008 by Roo from Kailua, HI

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Decent decor.
• Bad service. Super Slow. Food just not worth it!

“This place is incredibly bad. The restaurant itself looks nice but the service is horrible. Everything took forever. We never managed to get enough silverware or even drinks. Despite our efforts to clearly relay our order to the continually confused waitress, our order came out wrong. The food itself wasn't worth the wait. Their salsa is gross; it tastes more like spicy spaghetti sauce. Their rice is okay but they honestly need to learn how to sauté some vegetables because everything came out raw. And they don't have a children's menu. or at least that's what they told us. Who knows? While it only took us about 20 minutes to eat, we spent over 2 hours there waiting. The place was empty; we were to only people there. I just don't understand. I will never, ever go there again.”

Waikiki Marina Resort
Sep 15, 2008 by Karl from Oakland, CA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Good location.
• Only got towels everyday but did not clean and made the room.

“Good location, close to beach which is not as busy as others. Only got clean towels each day but did not get the room cleaned and made each day. construction was only during the day, but still noticeable. Overall good experience, would stay again.”

The Ocean House Restaurant
Aug 31, 2008 by Bob & Judy from San Jose, ca

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The room is beautiful, the servers are friendly and professional, food is great.
• The last two time the construction getting to the restaurant.

“We have host our extended Hawaiian family of 15 at The Ocean House for the last 3 years at the start of the Christmas season. We will be hosting it again the week before Christmas this year (2008) The food & service is all under the watchful command of the best GM in Hawaii. His restaurant is friendly, fun and beautiful a perfect place to kick of the Christmas Holidays and spirit. We can't wait to get back for another great meal.”

Lulu's
Aug 11, 2008 by J from oregon

Overall Rating: 6

• Island feel.
• Confused about cliental.

“First off I really like this place, but man their fish and chips is the most disappointing I have had on island. Four tiny run of the mill fish sticks four almost $20. Nice place but get off your high horse.”

Lulu's
Aug 11, 2008 by J from oregon

Overall Rating: 6

• Island feel.
• Confused about cliental.

“First off I really like this place, but man their fish and chips is the most disappointing I have had on island. Four tiny run of the mill fish sticks four almost $20. Nice place but get off your high horse.”

Byron's Drive In
Aug 10, 2008 by Style from Atlanta

Overall Rating: 9

• I like the location and portions.
• None.

“I loved Byron's Drive In while I lived in Hawaii. The food is served in large portions and is always decent. I have heard some negative things in the past however, I think the fact they've been open for many years says they are a great restaurants. It's open 24-7 and located right outside the airport. Try my personal fav. the Beef Stew Platter!”

North Shore Country Okazu & Be
Aug 2, 2008 by Joan from Mililani

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great food, price & service!
• None.

“Not a traveler, local but had to rave. Ordered catered food in 2006 for son's graduation after taste-testing from many different restaurants. Extensive catering menu, worked within our budget, delivered even after normal hours and included all kinds of extras. Guests loved the food and kept asking where we catered from. Loved the Shrimp Tempura (light, crispy, not oily), Panko Furikake encrusted mahi, 24-hour salad and Fried Calamari. Thought they were reasonable and best of all, food was hot and fresh! The best!”

Old Lahaina Luau
Jul 31, 2008 by Debra from Loisiana

Overall Rating: 10

• Grounds and entertainment.
• Can't think of a one dislike.

“I researched for a group of 22 and I must say that everyone in my group was thoroughly pleased with my choice and very satisfied with the whole experience. Wait service very polite and on top of things, food was very good for the Hawaiian tradition, drinks overflowing and such a variety, grounds were beautiful with and exceptionally beautiful sunset and finally the entertainment was fabulous with so many costume changes and variety of Hula's. By far one of the highlights of the trip.”

Ahi Restaurant
Jul 31, 2008 by RJ from San Francisco

Overall Rating: 10

• Everything.
• Nothing we could find.

“If you like very fresh shrimp, fish, etc. This is the place totally no muss, no fuss found it on the way to North Shore, ended up eating there at least once a day. Was the last place we ate before going home, drove from Waikiki just for our last meal at AHI.”

Mama's Fish House
Jul 29, 2008 by Bill from Mission Viejo, CA

Overall Rating: 6
Food:[7] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Great unique setting.
• Small portions. No soup or salad. $8-9 Island drinks are $16.

“No doubt Mama's is a fine restaurant, but for the price, they must be laughing all the way to the bank. Great snob appeal. They even tell you who supposedly caught the fish you are eating so you can really have that unique experience. That may appeal to some, but it is not worth the extra $75 to $80 you will spend here for a meal that is comparable to a half dozen or so other fish houses on the island. We suspected all this and went anyway because it was our fourth time on Maui and we had never gone there. For sure we won't go again.”

Waikiki Marina Resort
Jul 23, 2008 by Mike from Thornhill, ON CA

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Big room.
• Elevator work, no house keeping, expensive valet, no restaurants.

“Waikiki Marina Resort is a hotel inside the Ilikai hotel. The Ilikai is going through a Reno and as a result, only 2 of 4 elevators were servicing the 35 floor building. Guests at the Waikiki Marina Resort do not receive housekeeping service, only fresh towels. If you plan to rent a car, it costs $25 a night to park. In addition, all the restaurants were closed as part of the Reno. Fortunately, this is Waikiki and there are quality restaurants everywhere! Hotel rooms were spacious and well equipped with stove, fridge, microwave, plate ware and cutlery.”

Crouching Lion, The
Jul 21, 2008 by Christopher from Greensboro, NC

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Excellent food, view and staff! You feel the Aloha Spirit!
• Nothing to note here!

“Since reopening under new owners, the Crouching Lion is proving to be the place to stop! The inn underwent extensive renovations and the place looks amazing! The view of the ocean is spectacular! The owners do a great job of making everyone feel welcome. The food is fantastic and the staff is courteous and inviting!”

Waikiki Marina Resort
Jul 16, 2008 by Stephanie from South Jordan, UT

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Impressed with the size of room and the full kitchen.

“Very nice, large hotel room with full kitchen. Newly remodeled with granite countertops, bathroom and floors. Located directly on the beach. This hotel was much nicer than the rooms at the Turtle Bay Resort by Hilton. We drove around forever trying to find it under the Marina name.”

Crouching Lion, The
Jul 3, 2008 by GWEN from ANDERSON

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, Service, Friendliness.
• Nothing.

“Just reopened under new management. Bar opened 7/2, everything was great! This owner should do well.”

Toritos Mexican Inc II
Jul 3, 2008 by sue from san diego, ca

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Complimentary chips and salsa.
• The service.

“This place was just ok. They gave large portions, but the food was ordinary. They were chintzy with the cheese on our nachos, and the service was very slow. I made the mistake of ordering coffee after dinner. It was lukewarm, and they acted like I had asked for something outrageous when I asked for a spoon to stir in the sugar. The chairs were uncomfortable.”

Waikiki Marina Resort
Jun 4, 2008 by Reuben from Richmond, BC CA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Good location near the beach/shopping malls/roomy with full cooking kitchen.
• Check-in reception location/limited room service.

“I had to call before I would get room cleaning.”

Waikiki Marina Resort
May 30, 2008 by Reymundo from Stockton, CA

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Centrally located without the hustle and bustle of Waikiki.
• The check in on the 2nd floor.

“Overall good. The room was phenomenal. Could use a flat screen and should have WiFi.”