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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge, Kailua, HI

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

4.4
4.4
75 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 261-6733
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge delights with its "phenomenal food" and creative menu, featuring standout dishes like the Oxtail Pot Pie and Lobster Corn Dogs. The ambiance is enhanced by a stunning banyan tree and live music, creating a "magical place" perfect for celebrations. Though some dishes might be pricey, the "great service" and innovative cocktails make it a must-visit in Kailua.

75 Reviews
  1. SylviaY

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’m not quite sure how to rate this restaurant. The food was solid, but just lacking any wow. We had the lobster corn dogs (which the server highly recommended) and they were good. But not quite spectacular. The ceviche was ok and the dips were all good. Just nothing out of the ordinary. The prices are that of an elegant restaurant but this is a very very loud, casual restaurant with a high price tag. So i’ll give them a solid 4. I wouldn’t go out of my way to go here again, but it was nice to have another option in Kailua

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  2. April

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good, but the portions a bit small. The ox tail pot pie was so tender and tasty.

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  3. Anna

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and a lovely atmophere. Nice service. Hopefully we will be back some day. Anna and Per from Sweden
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Anna and Per! Mahalo for your kind review. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal at Banyans. Wishing you both a safe and pleasant flight home to Sweden. We hope to see you again! Mahalo Nui Loa, Banyan's O'hana

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  4. May

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were greeted warmly when we arrived slightly ahead of our scheduled reservation. We enjoyed a drink at our table before our two friends joined us. The service by Lily (and other staff) were on point. We all had a nice time catching up over a delicious dinner. Thank you to the staff at Banyan’s!
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Mahalo, May, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband had an enjoyable evening. I can’t wait to share your kind words with Lilli and the entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year! Mahalo Nui Loa, Banyan's Kailua O'hana

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the oxtail- was delicious and came with lots of oxtail. The baklava cream cheese dessert was fabulous. Good prices, great food, great drinks- we ordered margarita n Moscow mule
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Mahalo for your wonderful review of our number-one-selling dish, the Deconstructed Oxtail Potpie! We’re delighted to hear you also enjoyed your drinks and overall experience at Banyans. We hope to welcome you back soon! Mahalo Nui Loa, Banyan's O'hana

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  6. Jamesy

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance! Food was good as well and price point was perfect.
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Mahalo Jamesy for sharing your experience at Banyan's! We truly appreciate your feedback and love sharing it with our 'Banyan's O'hana. Your thoughts help us grow and continue to create memorable dining experiences. Mahalo Nui Loa, Banyan's O'hana

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere! We loved the Maui Nui venison tataki and lamb lollipops. Also, great to see a Pimm’s cup on the drink menu. The space is beautifully redone. There was live music, which originally worried us because it can be too loud, but the music was the perfect volume to enjoy and still have conversation.
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    This review is music to our ears! Mahalo for the 5-star review and for sharing your dining experience at Banyan's. Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo Niu Loa, Banyan's O'hana

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Banyans not only had amazing detail put into their aesthetics, they did a great job with their menu and pricing. I will be telling people to go asap!
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    We love hearing that you enjoyed the details of Banyan's! A lot of time, heart, and passion went into crafting both the aesthetics and the menu, and we're thrilled that it made an impact on your experience. Mahalo for sharing your thoughts and telling your friends. We truly appreciate your support!

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  9. Cicely

    VIP

    Hawaii

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to for brunch and dinner. Their brunch is absolutely amazing, we ordered one of each main item and couldn’t decide what we loved the most. Everything was so delicious, I’m still craving the Gouda grits and kalua pork hash! For dinner we always over order apps and salads since you can’t go wrong with their cheese board, the various dips (go straight for the dip trio you won’t be disappointed!) ceviche, and bravas. Beet salad and Caesar are amazing, followed by the oxtail and lamb. Don’t pass on the smores either, perfect ending to a great meal.
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Cicely, Your detailed 5-star review is wonderful! Mahalo for taking the time to share so much insight. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed both Brunch and Dinner. We can’t wait to see you again soon! Warmest aloha, The Banyan's Team

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  10. amy

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the atmosphere and great service. We ordered lots off the menu but I really enjoyed the vegetables, Caesar salad , and potatoes! We ordered three dips that were all delicious—and served in a large platter with lots to share and enjoy. We ordered the Somets for dessert and the homemade marshmallows were toasted by us at the table! Yum yum yum
    Banyans Craft Kitchen & LoungeResponded 1 day ago
    Aloha Amy, We are thrilled that you enjoyed all your food choices, the atmosphere, and the service! We are truly honored by your 5-star review and appreciate all the highlights you shared. Mahalo for your support. Mahalo Nui Loa, The Banyan's O'hana

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

  • Area
    Kailua
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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