From Belgium. I am a bit torn about this place. Our experience was not bad but it could be unpleasant depending on your expectations as well as the crowd. This restaurant is basically connected to a hotel pool and hot tub and I am sure your experience can be altered by those who are using the facilities since. As we were leaving a bunch of younger adults were showing up with alcohol and music. The area is dark and they can bring little table lights so that you can see the menu and food. That is actually makes for a nice vibe, romantic even. This place is also bring your own booze despite some of the online images showing the shelves stocked with alcohol. We ended up running over to a store and grabbed some cocktails for dinner. The staff were friendly and helpful. I will say watching the server have a hookup come to his work place was a bit of a turn off. He did forget something we ordered and we wondered if that was the reason. He did apologise and offered to bring the dish. He also recommended a nice poke like dish that was actually quite good, all the food was done well and had good flavour.

The definition of a hidden gem 💎 It’s really easy to miss, since it’s located next to a small hotel pool, and the entrance is through the hotel lobby, but boy am I happy that I found it! The food is great, and the fries might be the best fries I’ve had in my life, definitely the best I’ve had in the last few years (I think they air fry them for the second fry, but can’t know for certain). The food is not cheap, but it’s on par with the area, and the portions are large. As of late January 2022, they still haven’t received their liquor license, so there is a BYOB policy in place (no glass bottles), that can either make or break the whole experience, depending on what you are looking for. Personally, I enjoyed it. And to top it off the service was also great! Highly recommend!

We got a recommendation to come to this place from a gentleman name Tom who is a local guy renting out surfboards on Waikiki Beach. First, the decor. It was a very charming setting almost like from the show Gilligan's Island. Next, the food. IT WAS DELICIOUS! They have a limited menu and in a way that is perfect because you get in the mood for something fast. The tuna steak was perfectly seasoned. Our server, Alexi was very hospitable and very personable. I highly recommend this hidden gem in Waikiki, a little of the main path, but totally worth it. And there is a pool there, and yes you can jump in.

Very kind staff, very good food, The Island Fries appetizer is the best fries we have had anywhere in the world so far. The Fish in the Entree menu is excellent (if you want it well done, ask for it explicitly), so is the shrimp. Of course, when it gets to food, reviews are highly personalized and opinionated. We asked the owner, he said all fish and shrimp in the menu are local, which is superb. You would not want to eat imported sea food in Hawaii. The garden view is fantastic and Hawaiian style. The place is quiet, and satisfactorily clean. All tables are outdoors in the backyard of a hotel (and so rather hard to find with a map alone. You can ask the lobby receptionist for direections). No alcohol served here, which we couldn't care less.

After walking by this place on Kuhio for years...we finally stopped by this boutique hotel...Bamboo. After passing through the retro lobby we entered the very-retro pool area to find "pool side" dining. Very friendly staff. The pool area looks amazing at night. Hotel guests even using the pool and spa while others are dining. Some of the tables are made of amazing Koa wood. Prices are very reasonable...ala cart, bowl or plate. Pick your protein then sides. The sampler appetizer was great. My steak was very tasty. However, after tasting my wife's shrimp...that's what I'll order next time. Awesome casual meal. I would highly recommend the dining experience. And now the rest of the story...we went back a few nights later and I did order the shrimp...and I'm so glad I did, just amazing. We spent some time chatting with Amber, who is managing the place. I was asking if I could bring my own booze since they did not serve and and she said...absolutely. The only catch is they must pour it into plastic because it is around the pool. Skip the bubblies. They have been working the last couple of years to get their liquor license...but no luck yet (Honolulu politics). Second visit was just as wonderful as the first.

Nice, down to earth server and bar tender. Not a high end place. Simple blue collar place. Bring your own for now,; pending their liquor deliveries. Excellent poke bowl. Ash the server and bartender could not be nicer.

The crispy fries were some of the best I've had. We also got the world famous garlic shrimp and grilled mackerel. I'd recommend both! Portions are large, especially the fries. Restaurant is BYOB and has a pool in the middle. Staff is super friendly. Prices reasonable.

Great food, great service, great ambiance! Ordered the shrimp with spicy garlic and chicken with teriyaki sauce with all sides. Service was super fast, and the staff was extremely nice and made great conversation and recommendations on what to order. Located inside a hotel on their patio with the pool and jacuzzi. Since we had it for dinner, it was dark outside, and there were lights that were hanging on the patio that made the ambiance that much cozier. Great experience and highly recommend this location for some yummy Hawaiin bbq!

The food here is great especially the steak with the garlic sauce!!😊 The servers are very nice! I just wish that they will expand their menu more... Also, Bamboo hotel guest get 10% off.

The food was delicious, steak was well cooked, salad dressing was on point and Potato Salad was excellent. Pool vibes were cool especially as it got darker. Staff was very nice Service was fast Shocked this place wasn’t packed. If you are looking for a tasty meal in Waikiki, highly recommend.

I don’t normally leave reviews, negative ones at that, but we had such a weird experience... when we got there, the server said it was BOYB, which we thought was a joke, but then he brought us to the liquor store to get some before dinner. Then we were seated for 45 minutes, with an empty restaurant, and we had to waive the server over for him to take our order. The food was fine, but it didn't taste fresh at all... like our spring rolls tasted like the grocery store frozen kind, and the "stir fry veggies" were made from a bag of frozen mixed veggies. It was absolutely overpriced for what we actually got, and I could've made something better at home. They definitely have areas of improvement before they become a restaurant I'd suggest to others.

Nice prepared delicious food. Nice view to the hotel pool. My recommendation if you want to find a real hidden nice place. Especially nice owner.

Hidden gem! Located through the lobby (to the right when you come in) of Bamboo Hotel. Staff is excellent and super friendly and the food was great! Absolutely worth checking out. I was in around 6pm and was one of three tables - not busy at all. Of note, they are working on liquor licensing, so they have a BYOB policy if that’s something you’re interested in.