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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   ROBERT VIP

   Hawaii37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   roger

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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 5 days ago

   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 6 days ago

   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 7 days ago

   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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   Tracy

   Hawaii4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   The food was absolutely fantastic. Even my meat n potatoes bf loved everything I ordered. He also ordered the safe meatballs, which were very tasty. We had the fish tacos, delish and generous, the meatloaf sliders, the taking tacos which were todiefor! Then we added the corndog style lobster and wow what a treat. Finished with the tres leche cornbread and it was great because the cornbread style cut the sweetness down to a fresh bite. I loved everything about the food and ambience.
   

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   Bob VIP

   Hawaii22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

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

   Location, drinks, food and service were outstanding. The Head Chef even came to our table to make sure we were enjoying our food. She was very nice and we had a nice conversation about her food. The Manager also stopped by. This place is a must.
   

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   Shelley VIP

   Hawaii16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   Loved every bit of it! Will be back next week. A great neighborhood restaurant.
   

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    Jill

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

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

    Great ambiance and delicious food! The chef even came over to introduce herself during our meal. She suggested we come back for brunch…will definitely be back!
    

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