Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

4.6

101 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 36 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. Choose from either three or six courses, with or without drink pairings, served tapas-style.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(808) 261-6733
Website
https://www.banyanskailua.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300
Area
Kailua
Parking details
None

What 101 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and a "serene atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious brunch and dinner options," including standout dishes like the lobster corn dogs and oxtail pot pie. The service is "top-notch," complemented by a delightful ambiance and live music.

101 Reviews

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Chris
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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ELIZABETH
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 February 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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Michael
VIP
Hawaii
154 reviews
4.0
154 reviews
Dined on 2 February 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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Amanda
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Listen folks, I almost hate to write this review because I love that this is the best brunch spot in Kailua and never has a wait. BUT, the AMAZ-ING food, service, and beverage selection deserves to have their glories sung from the tops of the Ko’olaus! The ambiance is incredible and the dishes are crafted with genius and love. You can literally taste the passion in this food. Apparently the chef was a winning contestant on Chopped, is a former private chef in Atlanta (or maybe it was Houston or San Antonio?), but anyway, WOW. Highly, highly recommend the Kalua pork hash (with sunny side egg vs. scrambled) and the Hot Honey Chicken with Leonard’s malasadas. The mimosa flight feature fresh tropical juices, I LOVE the breakfast margaritas, and my friend’s Bloody Mary looked exquisite…and I don’t even like Bloody Mary’s. PLEASE, PLEASE support this foodie paradise!
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Mahlon
VIP
Hawaii
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Had a great evening at Banyans. A friend and I drove over from town, parked in the nearby municipal lot and shared several items: the Caesar salad, the lobster "corndogs" and the fish tacos. All were excellent and we went away full. Service was excellent and the atmosphere was energetic. Live music kept the conversation loud. I'd recommend Banyans to anyone and hope to go back soon.
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Irish
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food was only exceeded by the quality and friendliness of the service! We definitely will be back.
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Stacy
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch at Banyans exceeded our expectations!! Service was top notch! Great recommendations from our server. We had the vegan avocado smash tostadas with eggs and chorizo and the bread pudding French toast. Both were visually appealing and delicious!!! We will definitely be back. So much more to try on the menu.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good. Some dishes more Gooder than others.
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Elissa
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wanted to support new restaurants in Kailua. I had the chicken Philly flatbread with a Caesar salad . Our group shared the patatas. We finished off with the carrot cake. All three of us thought it was a great meal for a great price. two thumbs up.
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Melissa
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had such a beautiful experience at this place, the staff was amazing and so was the food.
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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 36 times today

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32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

Area
Kailua
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Brunch Fri–Sun 09:00–14:00 Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00–14:00 Happy Hour Tue–Sat 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://www.banyanskailua.com/
Phone number
(808) 261-6733

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