Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

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   Peggy

   Hawaii

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   We were greeted upon arrival and a waiter told us the specials and brought us drinks. The cocktails were excellent but he wasn’t prepared to discuss the skimpy wine list. We ordered, but when food arrived we found it not plentiful. Salad was overdressed. Shrimp tacos (3 4” tacos) had 1/2 shrimp total. The octopus taco, altho serving was tiny, were delicious, however the person who ordered them got a stomach upset. Desserts were excellent. Bill was higher than the quantity of food warranted. Nice place. Too expensive for tiny servings. In the future I’ll stick to Kalapawai and Baci for food and wine, Buzz’ for cocktails, and bottlehead for girls night out.
   

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   Alana

   Las Vegas

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food was very good. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but we enjoyed ourselves. Music started at 11 am, place started to get busy. Chef Cidney came by and said hello. Highly recommend giving it a try, won’t be disappointed. Excited to try dinner. Much needed in Kailua.
   

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   Katie

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   The atmosphere and decor are wonderful and the menu looks very intentional. The waitstaff was lovely and I really wanted to enjoy my dinner reservation. Between my friend and, I all of the food we ordered was quick to come out of the kitchen but cold. I wouldn’t say the Patatas Bravas was bad…they were just cold and the seasonings that were mixed in didn’t make sense. I don’t think we finished it. The pot pie had a lot of potential but lacked flavor and savoriness, the pastry was a cold (bordering stale) puff that wasn’t integrated into the meal. Overall the menu had great ideas but execution was poor. Value- if execution was better the prices would make sense. Instead I left hungry and felt like I overspent. I love live music and was looking forward to it, unfortunately the speaker was way too loud for the room to handle. The waitstaff and guests couldnt hear each other and it disturbed the the beautiful ambiance of the lighting and decor. Overall- I was disappointed but there was ton of potential and I plan to come back and give it another try in the future
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 15, 2024

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

   We had a fun celebration dinner at Banyans and the ambience was lovely, service was great and prompt, and there was live music that all created a perfect vibe!
   

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   Brandon

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

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

   Great atmosphere, staff and food was top notch I went for the soft opening of their brunch menu only so I can’t wait to go and try their dinner menu
   

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   Oren

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 10, 2024

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

   Easily Kailua’s best restaurant. Easily. Phenomenal food.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   Amazing food the chef does an amazing job with every single dish.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   We were celebrating 4 birthdays. Nice atmosphere. Excellent food! Waiter brought us complimentary baklava cheesecakes for the birthday ladies!
   

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   holland

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   So delicious every time! Great drink menu and so many options for for dinner! Beautifully crafted salads and appetizers and fantastic service
   

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    Benjamin

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

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

    Aloha! What an amazing new restaurant!! The chef apparently won the hardest Chopped TV competition I’ve heard of and then opened up this place recently. Everything we tried was delicious. From the shrimp to tacos to salads to s’mores dessert that came with an open flame to roast homemade marshmallows. Don’t get me started on other menu items like the corn dog lobster and oxtail pot pie. We are coming back this weekend for their new brunch, too. Chef Cidney was so nice and her staff rocked. Let’s support an awesome new restaurant y’all. Mahalo Chef Cidney!
    

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