Little Joe's Steakhouse - Pearl City

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   Jode

   San Francisco

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

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

   Jasmine was a great waitress. We noticed a lag in bar service as the drink ordered first did not arrive until after appetizer and entree were served, however Jasmine did explain there was only one bartender and it was during HH. We also noticed the chopped salad changed ingredients, but was still delicious. No other steakhouse can compare to Little Joe’s steaks in our opinion. Cooked to perfection.
   

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   Mitchel

   Hawaii

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   This was my 3rd visit to this steakhouse and I have yet to have a good steak from there. My first time the I ordered a NY strip and a couple of lobster tails. The steak was cold. It must have been plated 15 minutes before everyone else’s. My second attempt I ordered a ribeye medium rare, but it was served near well done. The 3rd time, last night, was the worst. I ordered a 12oz Greek fillet medium rare, but it was either cooked too long at too low heat, or the meat was of very poor quality because the meat had no texture. It was all mush. More like a firm tofu that turns into peanut butter texture when you try to eat it. The other steaks at my table 8oz fillet and 32oz tomahawk were ok, after we sent the 8oz fillet back to get cooked cause it was served bloody raw. I’ll keep trying cause the family likes that place. Maybe some day I’ll get a good steak there.
   

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   Andria

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Always consistently a great experience and wonderful food. One of my go to spots for a nice evening out.
   

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   Paul

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Second time coming here to celebrate a birthday. Staff is always nice and professional. Food is delicious!! We will definitely visit again.
   

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   Dave

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   The food was okay, for pricing similar to other steakhouses I think the taste was lacking. But most importantly for us, the noise level was INSANE. It was just too loud to enjoy for much more than Pau Hana after work, which was not our occasion.
   

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   Joyce

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 13, 2025

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

   Conveniently located in Pearl Highlands Shopping Center with lots of free parking. Nice interior. Our waiter, Jacob, was great! The food was great! Favorites were the fried calamari, rack of lamb, and the of course, the steaks. Cooked perfectly, tender, and juicy. The pineapple upside down round was also a great choice for dessert. I only wish there were surf and turf options with the steak (shrimp, fish, lobster). And I was a bit disappointed that patrons didn't come more appropriately dressed for a nice steakhouse. I know it's a "neighborhood" restaurant, but collared shirts should be required. My party came nicely dressed but sat next to tables with folks casually dressed in t-shirts. Shorts, except for board shorts, are okay. Overall experience was great! I would definitely return for another special occasion.
   

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   Erik

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 12, 2025

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

   Great experience, food and presentation were top notch. Highly recommended
   

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   Brian

   Hawaii

   19 reviews

   3.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2025

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

   Michael took care of us from the time we were seated to our exit. Request 5 minute Michael if you go!. You will not be disappointed. Food however was hit and miss. The rack of lamb was delicious but served medium instead of requested medium-rare. Sometimes the cook knows better. Far from classic this house's version Caesar salad was a miss. The clam chowder seemed rather small and loaded with bacon rather than clams. Kinda like something Bobby Flay would do. Best dish tonite was the grilled asparagus closely followed by the lamb. The vegetable was perfectly done, tender and good bite. Note no steaks were ordered. Been there done that, won't get fooled again. On a different note, the ambient noise with all your neighboring diners talking and no sound diffusion can be either a blast or a downer. You pick. That's what Friday nite at 7 brings you. As for value you be the judge
   

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   Dayna

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 10, 2025

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

   The tomahawk steak was delicious, probably the best deal of the night.  Elijah provided exceptional service and made sure we are well taken care of as we celebrated a very special birthday.
   

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    lisa

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

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

    Ordered ribeye med well and it was under okay on the perimeter but the center was more like medium ( red). But he didn’t want to complain about it because he had started eating it . The fried rice was cold while the rest of the food was piping hot. We expected the entire dish to be warm/hot not cold or at room temperature
    

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