
Menehune Grille
1777 Ala Moana Blvd #150, Honolulu, HI 96815
About Menehune Grille - steak house in Honolulu, Hawaii
Customer Review Summary
The restaurant Menehune Grille has received mixed reviews. Many patrons enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere and friendly service, praising dishes like poke nachos, sliders, and the loco moco. Live music and good drinks, especially their Mai Tai, were highlighted as enjoyable features. However, some reviewers had significant complaints regarding food quality, with mentions of overcooked shrimp and flavors lacking beyond salt. A few dishes, like shrimp scampi, were seen as overpriced and lacking in taste. Service received both appreciation and criticism; while some staff were noted for being friendly and attentive, others were described as slow or inattentive. Overall, it appears to be a place best enjoyed for drinks and atmosphere, with the food being hit or miss.
Key Features
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Valet parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Danielle Holmes
Loved the atmosphere and friendly service each time! I had the poke nachos and sliders which were delicious. Out of the six places I had a Mai Tai, this place had the best! Highly recommend this place for quality food, drinks and great service!
Stephanie Herron
Absolutely skip the food at this place! The veggie stir fry + shrimp was some of the worst restaurant food I have had. The shrimp was way overcooked and the only flavor of the sauce was salt. The “seasonal” veggies were a little strange and I assume came from a bag of frozen. My boyfriend had the wings and said they were “fine”. The food other people had around us didn’t look any better. The bartender was in no hurry to serve us, but may e that’s just the vibe in Hawaii. She was fine. The live music was fantastic and a great touch. A really excellent guitarist & singer playing mostly classic rock & some Hawaiian music. The rest of the atmosphere is pretty basic touristy, but it’s worth going here for drinks if there’s music (which seems like it might be often. We went on a Thursday evening). Just eat before you go. P.S. the Kai seltzer is locally owned and worth trying once if you like these kinds of things. I had the lemongrass & it was sweeter than I’d prefer (apparently the other flavors are even sweeter but I didn’t try) but glad I tried it once.
Jennifer Day
Live music during certain hours. Great service, but food is meh. The food is a bit over priced for the quality. They have great fish and chips, burgers are pretty basic, I think I can make a better burger. The shrimp scampi is dry, $36 for pasta with barely any shrimp and no sauce. Good service. You are better off going next door to the Hilton modern for happy hour, (2p-5p) $12 burger and fires, super delicious!
Joanne Cox
This morning I enjoyed the best eggs Benedict at Menehune Grill on Ala Mona Blvd in Honolulu. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Phillip was the best server. He was pleasant to talk with and he delivered my food exactly as I ordered it. Be sure to check out this grill when you are in the area. You will not be disappointed.
German Grijalva
Breakfast food is ok and the drinks too but the espresso martini is not the best. Also the service have to improve because the servers are not pending about the table constantly. The Kalua pork Omelette is good.
Kara Bennett
Very nice place with super friendly staff and a great atmosphere!! The views are pretty and the food is great and fairly priced! My sister and I have been on vacation for a week and have come down everyday - so we’ve been here for each meal and it hasn’t disappointed yet. The birds are not bad at all. Sure you get a few that come in here and there but the place is outside so it’s bound to happen. On Friday in the courtyard there is a hula show and then fireworks right over the water after! Overall it's really fun and I definitely recommend stopping here!
Anasia Strickland
We stayed at the hotel, and ordered our food to go to eat in our room for dinner. First of all, they gave us the totally wrong order and we didn’t realize until getting to our room, so we had to go back downstairs and wait for them to remake everything. Once they so called remade everything, this is what we got. The pork was just pieces, and the fish didn’t even look like fish. It was like something frozen and just microwaved and it was so bland no salt or anything. And this is what we spent $60 on. Worst experience, especially on vacation.
Mimi
Disappointed that Cinnamon’s closed but we decided to give Menehune Grille a chance. Since this was our first time there, I can’t comment on the entire menu but I can say that the loco moco did not disappoint and the mochi pancakes was one of the best I’ve ever had. It was gooey in the middle and a little crispy along the edges. I also recommend ordering a side of crispy bacon. I’ll definitely be back again. Mahalo.
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