PESCA Waikiki Beach

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   Kurt

   VIP

   Las Vegas

   28 reviews

   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   The food as always was outstanding and the view of Waikiki is a must see. Unfortunately, Pesca that is now Empire Steakhouse does not provide very good from of the house service. For the years I have been going to this restaurant food has always been great but the service leaves a lot to be desired.
   

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   Lina

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   Slow service. Overpriced food. Steaks were good, pasta not, fish ok.
   

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   Yuma

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   It was very delicious! It felt special to be able to choose while looking at the fish.
   

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   Tadaomi

   Hokkaido

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   ・とっても良いサービスです。 お料理もパーフェクト 無くなる食材で、注文出来ないメニューがあった事だけ残念ポイント
   

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   Viktoriya

   Miami

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2025

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

   If you’re going through the reviews to decide whether to eat here or not, this is your sign not to. We had a reservation at 2:45pm and were told it was okay to order from the dinner menu. Shortly after receiving our drinks, the server told us that since we are ordering from the dinner menu we would need to leave by 4:30pm because there is a reservation for our table already. Then the manager came and said the same thing. Whether we were eating lunch or dinner menu, we just wanted to eat and get out of there anyways. The way they approached us with that was unprofessional especially when our bill came out to $600. That service is not okay anywhere but especially not for a fine dining establishment. However, Sarah who ended up being our server later did a great job. The food was okay, it wasn’t worth $200 a fish. The table next to us had many complaints. Everybody’s food came out at different times, some of the items they ordered never came. Their food food was undercooked. The place could have potential but it needs work. Not worth the prices they charge
   

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   Krista

   VIP

   Denver

   40 reviews

   4.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on December 31, 2024

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

   Really excellent whole opakapaka sautéed in wine and capers. My adult kids loved their filet and it was a good size for my 23 YO son who often finds servings too small. Cocktails were good too. Service was very slow and inconsistent. Waiters were very friendly, but everything came out slowly and slapdash (for example, we were served the whole fish on a platter, but did not have plates to eat it on or serving utensils to service it with. After asking, we were brought salad plates which were too small to hold an entree and a side dish). We waited for 35 minutes before our order was taken. The pace just seems very hectic and confused with multiple people serving and clearing and not communicating . Amazing views over Waikiki and the ocean.
   

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   Nishi

   Atlantic City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2024

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

   The restaurant is beautiful but the service was very slow. Our server barely checked on us. Food was decent but there are better options around.
   

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   Sheldon

   VIP

   Hawaii

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

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

   Our overall experience was great. After being sat, it took our waiter a while to introduce himself and ask if we wanted any drinks. Our water and drinks came after but again, it took a while till another waiter came to take our food order. A menu item was not available so I asked him if we can have a minute to rethink our order. This wouldn’t have been an issue if the first waiter had told what was their specials and what was not available. Meanwhile, the table next to us who were seated after us were greeted, taken drink order, and appetizer order within a matter of minutes. Thankfully, our server, Alfred, noticed we’ve been waiting and took care of our food order and continued to be our waiter and server till the end. Thank you Alfred.
   

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   Rhonda

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2024

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

   Fresh fish, amazing views & and wonderful staff—I definitely recommend this place!
   

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    Carl

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

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

    The staff was very helpful in getting us a table for 7 with a better view. The food was very good and I wouldn't give it my highest rating as we had breakfast at other locations that was simply better and with better options. Overall it was a very good experience with very good food.
    

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