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: 4.7

4.7 (174)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, 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, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, 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

What 174 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge in Kailua impresses with its "innovative and well imagined cuisine," offering a diverse menu featuring items like fish tacos and venison tataki. Patrons rave about the "excellent food, service, and ambiance," highlighting the lively atmosphere with live music that complements the dining experience.

174 Reviews

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Michael
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Ariel
Hawaii1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful gem in Kailua with excellent food, service and ambiance.
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Tammy VIP
California Central Coast8 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have 4 orders or fish tacos. The tortillas weren’t even heated. One in our party order the meatloaf sliders and they were raw. They took it off our bill when we asked and no apology was given. Sad to say that I don’t recommend.
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Clark
Coastal Georgia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great waitstaff, prompt service, good and creative food. My only suggestion is get rid of the black wall covering and bright mini-lights at the entertainment platform..it ruins what would be an exceptional ambiance.
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Celinda
Hawaii2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the patatas bravas, venison tataki and bread service! Literally 10 stars for service with how kindly and quickly the team responded to a situation with one of my keiki that was unexpected. Could not ask for anything better on response. Will be coming again ASAP to try the brunch and come back many times because of how well we were treated!
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious! My husband and I sat at the bar and had wonderful service as well. We had the ceviche which was 10/10, orange and beet salad - fresh and delicious with a great dressing, fish tacos were good and I’d order again, but not the most flavorful, lamb lollipops which my husband said were excellent, and the patatas bravas - so so tasty! We will definitely be back!
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Lynne
Hawaii14 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We come here twice a month, & we were VERY surprised to see Two signature dishes not on the menu - the lobster corn dogs & Tako tacos are gone…. Along with the head chef. Assuming these were her proprietary dishes & she took them with her. Really disappointed. We had the fish tacos & the Tako special both good, but not on the level of the Tako tacos or lobster corn dogs which was why we came here.
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Helen
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The fish tacos are excellent as is the olive oil pound cake. The tres leches cornbread was hard and difficult to eat, but it was much better the next day warmed up in the microwave at home. I did not like the lobster corndogs, which were downright tough. Several items on the luncheon menu were unavailable on Wed, June 5 (chicken flatbread, jumbo prawn cocktail, olive tapenade). There needs to be a major expansion of choices here. I didn't care for the touch of coconut in the ceviche, but the fish and tortilla chips were very good. When the place is full, the noise level is deafening.
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Banyans Craft Kitchen & Lounge is rated 4.7 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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32 Maluniu Ave, Kailua, HI 96734-2300

Additional information

Neighborhood
Kailua
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, 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, Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Wed, 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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