Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kathryn

   Hawaii2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious, the drinks delectable and the service stupendous. We felt welcomed and appreciated from beginning to end!
   

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   Violet

   Hawaii1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We came here for brunch on Saturday and greatly enjoyed ourselves! The brekky sliders, hot honey chicken and malasadas, and the pork hash were delicious! There was live music that was at a comfortable volume where you could enjoy it, but it didn't haven't to raise your voice to speak over it. The staff was friendly and the service was speedy.
   

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   Michael

   Hawaii6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food and service. Nice environment. Highly Recommend.
   

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   ROBERT VIP

   Hawaii37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Creative menu cuisine. Gourmet for very reasonable price. If this place was in Waikiki the entrees would be double the price! Surprisingly impressive for Kailua especially in such a dingy scary neighborhood on the wrong side of Kailua where you shouldn't go after dark. But excellent excellent meal for a reasonable price. Go during daytime. At night the bums and muggers hangout in that neighborhood. But definitely go!
   

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   Cynthia

   Hawaii5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food and decor. The women’s restroom is absolutely gorgeous.
   

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   roger

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Two weeks in a row for brunch. The pork hash and Brekky sliders are great. Fairly priced as well. I really enjoy the music on Sundays. Alcohol fairly priced. Flight of mimosas is 18 (I think) for 3 Lots of groups enjoying themselves. A very nice addition to Kailua.
   

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   Ben

   Hawaii5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was such a great experience. The food tasted just like a home-cooked meal—comforting and full of flavor. Service was on point too. Definitely a hidden gem!
   

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   Bill VIP

   Hawaii7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Matthew took care of us for dinner last night. He took such good care of us. We had the lobster corn dogs, Caesar salad and shrimp. Such amazing flavors and well prepared. We finished off with the pound cake, amazing. Always a great experience.
   

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   Sahar

   San Diego1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The portions here are very small, the food is not nasty but not very flavorful. The place itself was pretty to sit in but that really was all that you got there. The service was also ok at best. In general I had the feeling that I was paying for the ambiance and not the food. The menu selection is also very limited. After eating here we actually went somewhere else. We tried the shrimp cocktail, the avocado tostadas with eggs added, the ceviche and the brekkie sliders. I would not recommend this place unless you just want a couple drinks. Looking back the place was empty when we arrived for a reason. Super unimpressed I feel like I wasted time and money going there.
   

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    Al

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    the menu is small but has interesting, well thought out cominations & offerings. Assume the specials change daily. Cool tree inside adds character to the place. Wait staff was attentive and knew the menu well.
    

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