Buzz's Original Steak House

The escargot was awesome as was the chicken soup. The steak was great with mash. The fish special was ok. Not flaky like waitress said. The drinks were terrific

Found this place because it was convenient but the food was amazing. Order the calamari steak, it's worth the wait. Fresh catch of the day is also well prepared. Smaller place but with outdoor seating, wind from the beach and an amazing atmosphere, well worth the visit.

We stopped by on a recommendation from a fellow mini golfer we had met earlier. There was lots of traffic because of construction, but once we got there and got parked, it was easy sailing. As a party of 2, we got sat right away, no wait. Our servicer was very nice and attentive and the food was delicious. We started with the calamari steak. They cut it up and add butter and capers.. yummy! Then it was on to lunch... I ordered the fish of the day that came with asparagus and fries, and my hubs got the fresh fish burrito. No complaints. Everything tasted great. (We had started eating before I remembered to take pics.)

all of the staff i came across tonight was great….but leslie stands out the most. she was our server and she is the reason for the 5 stars! as a server myself; i can tell you it is NOT easy to know and memorize the ins and outs of each dish/item on the menu and mannnnn leslie has it DOWN. not only was she beyond friendly and personable, she had detailed, persuasive answers to every single one of our questions. props to her! oh and the food was good too!

Pretty good spot. We hit this place up after our hike on Ka’iwa Ridge Trail. Perfect spot to replenish and hydrate. Food was really good and the beverages were just as good. Bar tender and wait staff were awesome. They were friendly and a delight to talk to. Thank you for an awesome lunch.

Amazing food - the Opah fish & garlic mash potatoes were amazing. Had a sirloin steak too which was cooked to perfection. Lesley was sooooo warm & lovely, amazing host & so grateful that she looked after us for the evening. Great humour, energy. A serious pro in her industry. Such a good vibe. Thank you

Soooooo good!!! They’re famous for mai tais but do NOT sleep on their coconut mojito. I still dream of it. The jack Daniel’s burger is a must, their sashimi is wonderful (even my bf who does not like raw fish too much loved it), get the calamari dinner for sure- it comes with corn on the cob and a side which I got the garlic mashed potatoes 😋😋 honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. We were here for vacation and we came here twice because we loved it so much. Also, sorry for the pics since I couldn’t wait to dig in

We had a bit of a wait because we didn't have a reservation (which we would recommend doing). The hosts gave us a very nice table that wasn't so close to the road. The drinks were refilled quickly. We would recommend the tropical iced tea. Our dinners were delicious. The BBQ ribs were tender and very tasty. The ribeye steak was also very tender and delicious. Each entree comes with soup or salad. The first basket of bread is complimentary, each basket after that is $2. The Gelato was the perfect end to an incredible meal.Our waitress was a sweetheart. The staff worked well together. The atmosphere was very casual and we loved the hanging lights on the patio area.

Updated picture of BBQ Beef Ribs: I assume it's more by weight than by number of ribs, but last night I got 4 plump meaty pieces, and there was no room for dessert hahaha! and idk if I said it before but a wet cloth is thoughtfully included after ur done. Halfway thru, my wife was pointing out sauce all over my face and asking if if needed to wipe any off, and I said why bother till I'm done? Alas we were seated in front of the old salad bar, and we all missed and reminisced about the all-u-can-eat salad bar w/ fresh avocados, seaweed salad and so much more. Service still outstanding!! Ambiance very neighbor-y feels

5 out of 5 all day! Thank you Shiloh for the great service! This place is a family favorite of my in-laws, and having been here a few times now and trying a few different things, I can totally see why! I have tried a few different steaks here including the New York, Top Sirloin, and then one of the daily specials. Recommend the Steak first and foremost as well as second place. This past visit, I just asked our server, Shiloh, for any of his recommendations and was not disappointed at all. We started with the Artichoke Surprise which has parm and garlic butter on it. Very very tasty. He recommended the Special which was a New York steak along with asparagus and an amazing black pepper cream sauce. Steak was cooked to perfection. Sauce was amazingly flavorful and balanced. I had the greens/spinach salad before hand which was just the right size, not too big nor too small. Paired with any of their amazing desserts, just an amazing meal through and through. Prices are reasonable for a steakhouse on Oahu (which can easily double in price for lesser quality around Honolulu and Waikiki). The vibe both inside and outside is great, relaxing, and classic island mixed with clean attention to detail. No faux pomp and circumstance, just good vibes and great food!

small parking lot, so you have to be lucky. if theres no parking then no idea what you would do very quaint rustic vibe, and a lot of the memorabilia that you would expect to find at buzzs (all of their calendars) we had reservations, but ended up having to wait a lot longer to actually get sat. the host kept apologizing. and then the weirdest thing was that they told us why it was taking long. because someone at the current party sitting on our table, had gotten sick....so they were cleaning up.... thats definitely not something you want to be telling your guests. while i do appreciate the honesty, its just.....not appetizing, especially if youre going to sit us at that table immediately after. they did comp us some appetizers though for the wait, so that was super hospitable i wanted to go to buzzs for the salad bar since ive been missing it as the pearl city location had closed down quite some time ago. and then right before we went i looked at yelp and saw that the salad bar was gone!!! so i was definitely disappointed as that was the entire reason for being there menu was pretty much the same as its always been. i got the special which was a better deal since it came with a starch. sad that they didnt have the garlic bread that they used to serve. now its a plain baguette, and if you want more you have to pay ! ok experience, definitely not on my need to come back list since the salad bar is gone

Had dinner here with my in laws & husband on a Monday night. We arrived at around 4 to put our name in but they do not start seating for dinner until 4:30. A server went around to get drink orders to enjoy while you waited which I thought was nice. We were seated on the outdoor patio & got to enjoy the nice weather. I can't remember our servers name but she was great & was very attentive. The food was just okay. My husband ordered his steak medium but received it very well done. She offered to have the kitchen recook it but we were starving so declined. But she mentioned it to her manager anyway who was kind enough to have it taken off our bill. This is definitely more of a spot for tourists. The food was not anything noteworthy but I enjoyed the customer service.

5 for service, Joshua was a stellar waiter. He was attentive and even assisted with a birthday ice cream for my daughter. The hype for this place maybe was why I feel let down by our food. For our large family with children; there's no kids menu, which was a total let down that I didn't see anywhere in any other review. However, the adult servings were child size and my 10 year old crushed his burger and my 14 year old was still hungry. The items aren't over priced and are decent for the area.. but when do you ever go out to eat and receive so little fries, there's none to take home and the kids are even asking for more from their adult plate? There's a first for everything. For the other good things; the teriyaki steak was well flavored and cooked medium rare as requested. The boys said their burgers were good. The fish was good, the coating was not too thick. The tartar sauce was really good. The pieces were just too small and the serving lacked. The coleslaw was trash, sorry for those that like it but this was terrible. I did ask if it could be substituted and it could not be so I gave it try and no one at the table liked it either. Also, the BFRD Mai tai was great, I told my husband it's top 5 of the places I've had a Mai tai on island.

Buzz's was awesome. One of the best dinning experiences on the island. The servers were all on point and attentive. The food all was very fresh and well prepared. I highly recommend. We went for the dinner service. Seated outside and the restaurant was very busy which is a good sign! The vibe is fun and relaxed but overall they aim to please! True Steakhouse.

I want to give a huge shout out to Nicole, our server! I have some interesting food allergies and she was super attentive and ensured my safety throughout my meal. My family is in town and we stopped here for lunch to refuel from our adventures. Our drinks were so delicious as well as our meals. All of us left happy and full. I totally recommend Buzz's for locals and visitors!

We have always had great experiences with Buzz's. Really good drinks and the entrees are delicious. We've come as a family with kids included as well at date nights and have had great service.

The folks here are awesome- yes they can get busy but we opted for an early dinner !! 5 pm early not bad since it's 9 pm where we are from! Their host was welcoming and friendly and worked at getting the perfect seating out side - Lesly our server is amazing - took the time to explain the menu and the daily specials. We opted to start our meal with the calamari steak - spinach salad - potato chowder - OMG - got to order the calamari steak - I could have eaten the whole thing myself!! It is excellent and we' ll have to return to have it again. Potato chowder also awesome- spinach salad ok! Prime rib for our entree a bit on more medium than rare but a great piece of meat!!! Ordered a baked potato too- all in all a fab meal . Dessert/ creamsicle ice cream pie - what a topper! Great celebration of a birthday and awesome people and food - yes we will return soon again

Friendly staff to make reservations and greet at the entrance -it's a good idea to plan ahead to sit where you'd like . Great location , walkable from Kailua Beach Park. There are open air tables inside and out, but we preferred inside by the huge tree. They served generous portions ( we share) and all dishes were beautifully presented. Twice in the month we had the spectacular calamari steak appetizer with caper sauce and fresh fish .

The service between lunch and dinner was a bit different than the dinner service. For dinner we were able to get a table within 20 minutes and the service was very attentive. Service between lunch and dinner, the servers were most likely hustling to prepare for the dinner crowd, however, we are still customers and shouldn't be treated any differently. The coconut mojito is delicious! Steak dinner was good. Dinner server was great. Server we had on another day between lunch and dinner was not great at all. They get very busy for dinner and the atmosphere shows it but it's a nice place to have a good dinner and yummy drinks!

We were looking for a nearby restaurant for dinner as we were visiting the beaches nearby. We unfortunately didn't have a reservation but we called ahead and they said they'd be able to accommodate us. We were seated in the back behind the bar and honestly we weren't impressed with the inside or at least our room because it seemed dark and dingy. Our waitress was a little cold and pushy at first, but eventually she warmed up after we ordered. The food was pretty good as we both ordered steaks. We also had a Mai Thai, which was very strong. I'm sure the experience would've been different if we had a reservation and were able to request where we sat. The outdoor seating looked great.

I saw ok reviews on Yelp but heard great things from a local. I have this place a try and was surprised by the food and the friendly service. There was a wait to get in but while we waited, we ordered a coconut mojito (called 'deez nuts'). The drink was light and tasty! When we sat down at the bar 15 mins later, we were warmly greeted. We order the fish of the day cooked hibachi style and the calamari dinner. The fish was not dry and pleasantly seasoned. The calamari here is cooked different than most other places. You're served a calamari steak, it is a thick slab of calamari that's been well fried. I thought it would be tough, but it was surprisingly tender and juicy. The calamari is served with a lemon based sauce and I would come back for this dish! Overall, the restaurant has a comfy vibe and the food is well made. I didn't see any of the problems other people had here. I would come back!

Oh my goodness the outdoor reseating is so magical!! Had super cute little lights and is just adorable! The service was incredible, super friendly and quick. Only reason for the 4 is the food could have had a bit more taste. Got the shrimp with pasta as well as one of the fish specials and felt they were both a little bland. Someone else in our party got a steak which they loved. The atmosphere is so incredible that it is totally worth it though!

Loved the food. Never in my life had a better sea food dish like this one: the calamari steak. It was lightly breaded and nicely presented on a green leaf with a lemon and all by itself will make a trip worth it! The nice bartender mixed a "old fashioned" cocktail for me which was also great. Even the chicken rice soup which was meant to be had before anything was delicious, but it was overshadowed by the calamari which (again) was exceptional. The cake for desert had a special flavor and it went great with a coffee. Not needed to mention the friendly ambiance which makes you feel you belong in there and not at the beach which is across the street...

Beautiful setting, excellent food, great service. This place has been here for over 60 years. It was great to cap the night here at this restaurant. Such a memorable experience!

Host was nice, and then it just went down hill after that. Bad service. Felt I had to get someone's attention every single time I needed something. Had people walk past me and just nothing. Felt ignored pretty much the whole night. Steak was mediocre. Nothing to rave about. Waikīkī prices for horrible service standards. First and last time. I would say to not waste your time and just drive into town. At least you will get the service and food to match the prices.

Walked in and walked right out in a span of 10 min. Awful customer service especially for those who want a relaxed vibe and good time. Made us feel like we were a bother to be stopping here. Wouldn't give us a menu till the second and waiters have different responsibilities. We left immediately. Do not recommend. Drive over to Easy Que.

The pretentious attitude of the servers and hostess were notably bad. Lots of attitude. They feel they are better than their customers. They talk down to you because you asked to see a menu 3 minutes before the food is available. Sodas tasted like water hose. We will never visit this place again. What a shame to have such poor mannerisms to kill your vibe in such a great location. Pass this place up. Not worth it

This place was awesome! Parking can be a little difficult at times but this place did not disappoint. I definitely recommend the surprise artichoke for starters! Holy burst of flavor! Their drinks were great, and the teriyaki steak and fish and chips were delicious. Service was on point. And the environment is pretty cool with options to sit inside or outside with ocean views. Pretty cool place to check out.

Always a good spot to stop by after enjoying a beautiful day in Lanikai. Service was quick and food is always good. We always laugh when they ask if we've had their maitai before. They always do cause I guess it's pretty strong. And it's always good.

I watched sunset on the beach and then just walked across the road, instead of trying to find parking. Waited to get a seat for a very long time - even though I was by myself and willing to set at the bar - which is where I ultimately wound up. The bar tender, who was also my waitress, was phenomenal. It was impressive just to watch her work! I do understand what others have written, about having to pay for everything. The first basket of bread is free - but I had three pieces which was plenty for me, alone. Extra bread is $2/basket. I ordered the 6 oz sirloin with a house salad. It was cooked perfectly, tender, and seasoned well. I saw a few of the deserts - they also looked delicious but I was full and didn't partake. It's a beautiful spot. It IS definitely very popular and busy. Don't think you're going to rush in and out. I had nothing but time so, again, it worked for me.

Thank you to Joy , our outstanding waitperson. We were a large group, she took great care of us . Food 5 stars Drinks 5 stars Atmosphere 5 stars Been Buzzs patrons for 35 years, they are constantly awesome!! Aloha spoken here

Stopped in based on a recommendation from a local and was not dissapointed. They dont serve dinner until 4:30 but was quite happy with the appetizer menu. The calamari steak is nothing like I had before and is worth a trip here just for that. Also had the escargot, which was a treat since I havent had it in years. The best part was the staff, super friendly and the bartender was top notch. Finally, after dinner I recommend taking a walk around the beach area for some incredable views before you head out.

It was my first time there. Beautiful location and restaurant. We werebso excited to have our first ladies lunch. I ordered a teriyaki salad and coco hefeweizen. All was going well until I found a bug in my salad. They removed the salad from my tab and gave me a 2025 calendar in apology but as you can see, its ripped and crumpled. The only reason that I gave 2 stars is based on the amazing location.

Location is perfect, across the street from our favorite beach, Kailua. We arrived and there was a 30 minute wait. No problem, I went for a quick swim on the beach and came back. Ambiance is perfect for a casual beach restaurant. Service was great. The Calamari Steak app is Epic (1000/5)! Order it every single time you visit. My favorite dish from our vacay!! We also ordered: Beef Spring Rolls (5/5) great flavor, comes with plenty of fresh lettuce and a fish sauce which pairs perfectly Fresh Fish Burrito (3/5) good but not great. Very filling if you're hungry Tuna Sashimi (4/5) really fresh and delicious but I've had better elsewhere Jack Daniel's Burger (3/5) good but not great.

Such a nice restaurant. I had a steak with vegetables. Cooked perfectly as requested. Reasonable amount of parking up the way along the water. Inside and outside seating. A small but nice full bar. They have those restrooms that are men, women and anyone else. There do have an exclusive restroom for women. Make sure you lock the door after entering. I had a women walk in while I was in there. Lol! When washing my hands, I realized there wasn't any hot water. Not good. Overall a good visit.

Very rude. Would not go here after the way spoken to. Called to see how long the wait was. Since I'm local and a 3 min walk away just wanted an idea of how long and how to plan. Was greeted by a very nasty person on the phone who had way more attitude than aloha and told me I had to "literally be standing in front of him to tell me since the Inga change ever 5 seconds". Any good host and reasonable person can give at least an estimate. Not worth it.

The location is great if you're visiting Kailua beach, across the street. The restaurant and outdoor seating areas are also super cute. Food and drinks are decent, but our server was quite slow even for island time. He was nice, but too busy being Mac daddy rather than customer focused lol.

A little tough to park, but great ambiance and location near Kailua and Lanikai beach. Great food, their calamari is so good it makes every other places calamari seem stupid! Steaks are good, but last time I had the shrimp and pasta, it was one of the best things I've ever eaten!

Decided to try Buzz's for lunch as I always see a crowd, shoulda known...crowd of tourist getting charged WAY TOO MUCH FOR A salad! We called and made reservations so we didn't have to sit outside under the tent w/ the flies, but still the flies enjoyed our lunch too. Dad had a burger with tempura fries $$ and I had the "Buzz's Special Caesar Salad + Chicken $19".... the food was good, the service was below average. I guess she knew we were locals so she gave us the bare minimum of service. I had to flag her down twice for water, and again for the check..but watching her, she was very attentive to the tourist sitting at the tables around us. It's just such a shame that Buzz's is now catering to the tourist when it's the locals who really made them who they are. They don't offer any Kamaaina discount, they treat us like we are strangers and really just don't make us feel any special for coming.... That's my $.02 one and done...no need to come back and support a place that doesn't support us.......

We came to Buzz's to celebrate our last visit to Oahu 16 years ago. We sat at the Presidential table, there was a plaque to marking the distinction. I had the NY strip, perfectly seasoned. I also had the garlic mashed potatoes and mushroom sides were delicious. I will definitely go back in another 16 years.

SO shocked this place has bad reviews because I went on a party of 8 and we all had different plates and literally all of us were in heaven with this food!!!! The steak was delicious. And the dessert??? So good. Our server was amazing as well. So close to Lanikai beach - perfect spot to go eat after swimming all day

Great service. It was really busy tonight which is good to see for the only steak house in Kailua that's been around for a long time. Food was very very tasty.

Went for drinks and pupus. Even as locals we weren't treated the best. We were told we had 4 minutes left at our table. This could've been handled much better, and they likely would've made more money off of us as we weren't done. Maybe even a nice suggestion to move to the bar would've worked rather than stating we had 4 minutes to leave.

Worst place of our visit. We went to Ruth Chris, shrimp trucks, every mom and pop place. This by far was the worst place we went to. We were seated along with the whole restaurant at 3;27 pm. They asked us what we wanted to drink and what appetizers, we choose our drinks and told the server we didn't get a food menu (only drink menu) ...he said he had to give it to us at 3:30. ...that time came and past and we asked for the food/appetizer menu guy came back and told us he couldn't serve us anymore. That I had to wait for the night server, guy thought we were crazy because we asked for a food menu while everyone else around us were being served. Definately weren't wanted here. We went to ""Easy que" down the street and night and day difference. I left them a $20 for our 3 sodas...since our drinks never came out.

The ambiance, the food, the service, the drinks! They were all wonderful. We came for my birthday on recommendation of some locals. I got the Molokai sunrise, and my husband got the golden ale. Both were great! I loved the lychee flavor. We then got bread, which was a little crispy, but had a good flavor. Next we got soup. My husband and I got the chicken orzo, and it was delicious. It had a great flavor. My brother in law got the cold avocado cucumber. It wasn't his favorite because it tasted more like a smoothie than a soup. Next we got our meals. I got the top sirloin (medium) and it was cooked perfectly with an excellent flavor! My brother in law got mahi mahi which he said was great. My husband got the 8oz teriyaki steak which had a delicious glaze and was cooked well (medium rare). Lastly, for my birthday we got a brownie with ice cream, and it was very well cooked and yummy. Overall, highly recommend! Delicious!

The food was surprisingly spectacular. It's a place we went to for special occasions throughout my childhood. The service was lovely as I am vegetarian they were super flexible w me. There were 6 of us for my sister's birthday and everyone loved their meals. Fresh ingredients & wonderful flavors. They even brought a candle dessert for her birthday. The ambiance was lovely we were able to have conversations and the breeze off the ocean made it cool. I highly recommend this place it far exceeded all of our expectations. We also had some yummy potato and veggie sides.

Having some business to attend to in the vicinity of my favorite Windward side Restaurant Buzz's Original Steakhouse next to the world famous Kailua Beach Park. Being solo, I was seated at a small table with an epic view of the ocean and a Patio view of the covered area that is sheltered by a tree. My server was friendly and attentive to my cravings for their signature appetizer calamari. She was also spot on with her suggestion for the fresh local fish sandwich. Cooked perfectly, and served with a mound of fries. The only disappointment was the huge bun that took away from the flavorful luscious fish fillet. Next time I will ask for a lettuce wrap version of the Fish Sandwich. Fantastic service, awesome ambiance and quality of food spot on! Next time, I add a local bikini blond beer to quench my thirst!

Went for drinks, Deez Nuts and Buzz's Mai tai. SO GOOD! The Deez Nuts drink was minty and delicious! Had two while waiting for a table. The Mai Tai was strong and tasty. Will definitely have to go again to try their food.

The calamari is delicious. The services is excellent atmosphere wonderful really good drinks if you love steak and great seafood this is the place to come.

Service and food was amazing as always. Family feel with fancy, delicious food. Always worth the drive out to Kailua if you're coming from town. Parking is a little tight so come early if you can. Parking at the beach park is a bit risky sometimes. This place is historic. Beautiful memories and a menu you will it forget.

Have always loved Buzz's from small kid time and it didn't disappoint when. hubby and I met with friends for dinner. Located across from Kailua Beach Park there is a large unpaved parking lot you turn right after crossing little bridge. It was a Sunday at 6:30 and the place was already packed with people waiting for tables. We had made a rez so seated immediately and lucky enough to have the best server. As my hubby put it- she's been in this business a long time and a "true professional." Meaning she could handle so many tables at once without appearing flustered or impatient and still pay attention to each one. The drinks are perfectly prepared, steaks always delectable with sides included and of course had to have the strawberry ice cream pie dessert which was a huge slice of heaven. Busboy kept our table cleared, waters refilled, asked if we wanted another drink or glass of wine, and even took our dessert orders and brought to our table. You definitely get the best bang for your buck at Buzz's. With our steaks we were given choice of garden or Caesar salad which was a decent size and not just a little bush on the same plate as steak. Choice of starch too! And rolls with garlic butter yum! Complete meal is very reasonably priced and so are the cocktails and wine. The atmosphere is slightly kitschy but not at all tacky, smelling the salt air, seeing the ocean, observing the bar patrons which is placed in the middle and logistics of all the little spaces where tables are tucked away amidst a tree growing within the restaurant are what makes Buzz's extra special. We need more places like Buzz's instead of overpriced, unprofessional server steak places with no natural ambience. We will be back again and again to enjoy this unique and old Hawaii-style gem. Mahalo to the owners for keeping it real.

The appetizers and salads were very tasty. We both ordered the "Special" fish of the day which was Ono. I was very disaapointed when we got marlin served to us instead. I brought home my leftovers home to My husband and he said, oh, you ordered marlin? You don't like marlin...and I told him that they called that is Ono... He confirmed that it was marlin. It was sad. I have always had a good restaurant experience, I was too shocked to dispute, I just Won't be visiting there anymore.

Went here to meet some friends staying locally. There was a bit of a wait but they have a small area to have a cocktail while you wait. I got the spicy fish pasta and it was delicious. Would recommend. Inside is cute, more on the casual side

Love buzz's!! Great calamari steak and amazing service. Would recommend asking for the specific alcohol you want in your drink or you'll get new Amsterdam but otherwise, loved the atmosphere and delicious mai tais!

Try the buzz burger although everything else is just a great! Service was wonderful thanks to Kelly but the team effort here really shows! Highly recommend if you're having a beach day to come here for some lunch! Thanks to the team at Buzz's

As usual we went to Buzz after our walk with our dogs.We have 2 schnauzers well trained and bunch off time we went Buzz's with them before. But this time they told us they are not accepting dogs anymore. We always sit outside and kept dogs outside of premises away from walking area. Funny part their first response was 'we are full' and we look around all empty tables he said we can't accept you with dogs.I guess they only need tourists not locals. Just they need to pray we would not have any other pandemic.

Skip this place food is horrible and the staff is even worse...walked in nobody at the door and sat at the bar to get a drink and something to eat. Bartender ignored me and 3 other guys who sat down for like 10 minutes. We were then told we couldn't SIT at the bar and that the seats were saved for the owners:( no signs, nothing posted about this ANYWHERE. Didn't wanna eat at this PRETENTIOUS place anyways no wonder I avoided it for 3 weeks.