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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge, Kailua, HI

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

4.6
4.6
119 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300
  • Phone number
    (808) 261-6733
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 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–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None

Menu

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What 119 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge offers a lively dining experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The ambiance is highlighted by a beautiful banyan tree and live music, though sometimes loud. Standout dishes include the oxtail stew, lobster corn dogs, and kalua pork hash. Guests appreciate the unique offerings and friendly staff.

119 Reviews

  1. Dawn

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Karen gave us outstanding, personal service! We will be back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were expecting live music, but they only do that on Friday and Saturday. We should have called ahead and asked.

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  3. edward

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food and excellent service. Enjoyed beet salad, fish tacos, meatloaf sliders, and lobster “corn dogs”. All were delicious. Cozy atmosphere and professional, courteous service from our waitstaff, Maya.

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  4. Debra

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is excellent! Live music was amplified which was unnecessary given the small venue, which is much better suited to an acoustic music performance. We could barely hear each other talk and was even hard to order. Service was well meaning but understaffed. Overall we would return on a night that did not feature live music.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. keishap

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, service and ambiance however the music and speaker was soooo loud. Too loud! I felt as if we were in a nightclub instead of a nice restaurant

    1 person found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my out of town friends to try this restaurant. Food was very tasty- we all had something different and shared. For the life of me I don’t understand a restaurant giving item in three- not two , not four. The restaurant wasn’t very crowded, however our server acted very put out that he had to serve us, drinks and food took a very long time and he forgot a dish, didn’t ask to refill drinks or check in. He did give us a free birthday dessert however it took 20 minutes! I’d go back and hope not to be seated in our servers section.

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  7. Linda

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new place in Kailua. The food, menu, happy hour and staff were fantastic.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Never a bad experience at Banyan’s! We came specifically to try the limited time cornbread tres leches and it was amaaaaazing!! The espresso martini was perfect and so creamy and I FINALLY got around to trying the lobster corndogs. Perfection as always ♥️

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  9. Mariko VIP

    Hawaii7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service! We also loved the live music. We would definitely come back again!

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  10. Luckydays VIP

    Hawaii32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food. Entertainment made it difficult to have a conversation too loud!

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge is rated 4.6 stars by 119 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (808) 261-6733
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 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–Sun 16:00–18:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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