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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge, Kailua, HI

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

4.6
4.6
108 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Get ready to savor something extraordinary. Nestled in the heart of paradise, our evocative ambiance and expertly crafted dishes promise to elevate your dining experience. Whether you're enjoying our signature creations or indulging in our handcrafted cocktails, every moment at Banyans is designed to delight your senses and create lasting memories.

With over twenty years of culinary excellence under her belt and countless events catered, Chef Cidney has accepted the challenge of bringing her exceptional talents to Oahu, where she aims to redefine island dining at Banyans. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind, chef-curated meal featuring seasonal, local ingredients. Our ever-changing menu underscores our commitment to sustainability, with a low-to-no waste approach that combines signature Banyans dishes and chef specials for an exclusive dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 261-6733
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent flavor" and "great service." The ambiance is lively, enhanced by a unique banyan tree decor and live music. While some dishes are "crafted with genius and love," portions can be small. Overall, it's a must-visit for unique, flavorful meals.

108 Reviews
  1. Tony or Betty

    VIP

    Hawaii

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Banyans is truly a craft kitchen. You are definitely getting a unique and flavorful meal. I felt the drink prices were reasonable. The food was a fair value for what you get. Some portions were on the smaller side for the price (kalua pork hash and egg). The chicken and malasada was quite large. When you go out to eat you want to enjoy something different that you wouldn't make at home. Banyans offers this. Our waitserver was polite, efficient and professional. Service time was satisfactory. The decor is nice. The music, while a nice touch, was a bit loud. We look forward to returning to b try their other offerings.

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  2. Francois

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Ambiance is lovely: nice imitation banyan tree in dining room. Took 45 minutes to receive two very small street tostadas and four fried mushrooms. Flavors were fine. Served on rectangular black trays does not enhance appearance. Kitchen out of two items at 11:30 am opening. There were so many flies buzzing around the table, it was extremely unpleasant. The server even commented saying that “ they are working on that.”

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  3. Brandy

    Boise

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday lunch! The overall experience was great - both the food and service were excellent. Our only concern was the flies, as the restaurant keeps the front door open, and we found ourselves constantly swatting them away. A simple solution, like table fans, could help with this. Other than that, everything was fantastic, and we’ll definitely be back!

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  4. Maile

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner gathering. The variety of dishes is appreciated. Excellent service.

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  5. Mark

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food and lively environment. Went for the Sunday Brunch and the chicken thighs were great. Chef came out to greet us and even took pics. Great experience, would definitely recommend.

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  6. Rachel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful decor and vibe. Excellent service and the live music was a special treat. All of our dishes were full of flavor and delicious esp the lobster corndog with gravy.

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  7. Shane

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent flavor and service was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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  8. Chris

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice dinner, food was very good. Loud atmosphere

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  9. ELIZABETH

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Loved every bite. Cocktails great, too! Happy hour til 6.

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  10. Michael

    VIP

    Hawaii

    155 reviews

    4.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a beautiful setting, the service was great, the food was delicious and unusual. It really was a great place to have brunch on a Sunday.

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Kailua
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking
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