Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

Name: Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge
Address: 32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI, United States, 96734-2300
Telephone: (808) 261-6733
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (181)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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.

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.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Mon, Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 261-6733
Website
https://www.banyanskailua.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300
Neighborhood
Kailua
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

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What 181 people are saying

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge delivers an exceptional dining experience with "great ambiance," "delicious food," and "wonderful service." The restaurant offers "unique and flavorful meals" with standout dishes like fish tacos, oxtail pot-pie, and lobster corndogs. Live music adds to the vibrant atmosphere, making it a delightful destination for any occasion.

181 Reviews

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Chris
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience, tasty drinks, delicious food, wonderful service. Will definitely be back!
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Ellen
Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The live music by Nick Wong was great! The food was good. The restaurant was LOUD.
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Tony or Betty VIP
Hawaii9 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We've dined here several times now. Service is always great. The servers are always friendly, helpful, professional and efficient. Though the menu is on the "pricier" side, you are getting something you normally wouldn't be preparing at home. Breads, sauces, desserts, salads are made from scratch. This is not a reheat-from-Costco/institutional food kind of place. The cocktails are actually crafted and unique. Everything's very tasty. We'll definitely be back.
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Shirley VIP
Hawaii7 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I discovered this place on Instagram and made my first visit a couple of weeks ago for brunch. The food was fantastic! We ordered and shared the Caesar side salad, grits with braised oxtail, and sliders. Everything was delicious, and portions were generous--plenty for the both of us. We left raving about the food and already planning our return. Fast forward to today, I brought my mom and nieces, excited for them to try what I had enjoyed so much. Unfortunately, this visit was a letdown. They were out of several key items, including the braised oxtail, ceviche, Portuguese sausage, and more. Our server explained they were in the process of changing the menu, which left me confused--why fix something that wasn't broken? Despite the limited menu, our waitress was attentive and provided great service. But the disappointment in food availability was enough to change my outlook. As much as I loved it the first time, I'm not sure I'll be back anytime soon.
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Amy VIP
Hawaii2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! This was our fourth visit and while the food, service, and ambiance was top notch, I was saddened by the much smaller menu and removal of some of my favorites like the house made chips and sour cream and onion dip and the Tako tacos. Hopefully they are adding more items because the limited menu options were disappointing.
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Mary
Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I wish there were more vegetarian/vegan choices. The music was professionally performed but volume was so loud at breakfast it was hard to hold a conversation. The coffee was excellent and trees a nice touch.
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Helen
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don't know why restaurants feel they need to have NOISE. A lot of people who eat out and have money are older clients with hearing problems. Our server was lovely, and turned the music down, but if you go out to socialize, it would be nice to be able to hear the person across the table from you. I know several people who will not go back to places because it is simply too loud. Overall the food was very good, although the ox tail "pot pie" needed to have had some of the fat skimmed off. Again, the dessert was disappointing (the baklava with two scoops of pretty solid cream cheese does not make it, and how are you supposed to eat it?). I was sorry to see the olive oil pound cake is no longer on the menu as that was the only one I have liked. Service was lovely.
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Michael
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and food were excellent. Food was great and filling. I like that the menu changes frequently and all the drinks and food are delicious. 🤙🏽
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Lindsay VIP
Hawaii39 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Honestly it was underwhelming. The food was ok. Not seasoned the best. I saw so much hype about this place on instagram. It was small and no parking.
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Karen
Hawaii3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My food was cold when it arrived. I ordered the vegetarian black bean avocado tostada/nachos. The flavor was great, too bad the tortilla was not cooked right. One part was soggy, the other part was over fried. It was not worth $18.
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2 people

Jul 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kailua
Hours of operation
Mon, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Mon, Fri–Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking

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

Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge

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