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Name: Hy’s Steak House
Address: Waikiki Park Heights Hotel,2440 Kuhio Ave, Ste A, Honolulu, HI, 96815
Telephone: (808) 922-5555
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 4.11

Hy’s Steak House

Waikiki Park Heights Hotel,2440 Kuhio Ave, Ste A, Honolulu, HI, 96815

(808) 922-5555
Store is closed

Hy’s Steak House Menu

Appetizers

Seared Duck Foie Gras

Calamari Fritti

Caviar

Chilled Oysters En Half Shell

Crab Cake With Roasted Garlic

Escargot A La Hy's

Exotic Mushrooms

Filet Mignon Tartare

Cheese Bread

Hy's Seafood Platter

Oysters Rockefeller

Sashimi

Scallops Katsu

Scampi A La Blue Fox

Blackened Ahi Sashimi

Smoked Salmon

Ahi Katsu

Prosciutto Di Parma With Melon

Seared Scallops With a Pistachio and Herb Crust

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Seared Duck Foie Gras

Calamari Fritti

Caviar

Chilled Oysters En Half Shell

Crab Cake With Roasted Garlic

Escargot A La Hy's

Exotic Mushrooms

Filet Mignon Tartare

Cheese Bread

Hy's Seafood Platter

Oysters Rockefeller

Sashimi

Scallops Katsu

Scampi A La Blue Fox

Blackened Ahi Sashimi

Smoked Salmon

Ahi Katsu

Prosciutto Di Parma With Melon

Seared Scallops With a Pistachio and Herb Crust

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Specialties Salad

Caesar Salad

Duck Confit Salad

Hy's Mixed Nalo Garden Salad

Hy's Seafood & Avocado Salad

Nalo Baby Arugula Salad

Steak Tataki

Warm Spinach Salad

Anchovy Fillet

Hy's Wedge Salad

1Fresh Mozzarella & Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Caesar Salad

Duck Confit Salad

Hy's Mixed Nalo Garden Salad

Hy's Seafood & Avocado Salad

Nalo Baby Arugula Salad

Steak Tataki

Warm Spinach Salad

Anchovy Fillet

Hy's Wedge Salad

1Fresh Mozzarella & Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Soups

Onion Soup Gratinee

Soup Du Jour

Onion Soup Gratinee

Soup Du Jour
Kiawe Broiled Steak

Delmonico

Delmonico 18 Ounces

Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon 11 ounces

Hy's Garlic Steak

New York strip

New York Strip

Steak Au Poivre

Chateaubriand

Delmonico

Delmonico 18 Ounces

Filet Mignon

Filet Mignon 11 ounces

Hy's Garlic Steak

New York strip

New York Strip

Steak Au Poivre

Chateaubriand
Hy's Bone-in Steaks

Bone-in New York Strip

Porterhouse T-bone Steak

T-Bone Steak

Bone-in Ribeye

Bone-in New York Strip

Porterhouse T-bone Steak

T-Bone Steak

Bone-in Ribeye
Seafood

Alaskan King Crab legs

Filet Of Salmon

Fruits De Mer

Lobster Tail

Scallop

Hawaiian Fresh Catch

Shrimp Risotto

Alaskan King Crab legs

Filet Of Salmon

Fruits De Mer

Lobster Tail

Scallop

Hawaiian Fresh Catch

Shrimp Risotto
Steak with Seafood

Steak and King Crab Legs

Steak And Lobster

Steak And Rosemary Shrimp

Steak Oscar

Steak and King Crab Legs

Steak And Lobster

Steak And Rosemary Shrimp

Steak Oscar
Desserts

Sweet Thoughts Chocolate Decadence Cake

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries

Molten Chocolate Cake

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet

Fresh Strawberries Romanoff

Fresh Strawberries

Coconut Creme Brule

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse

Sweet Thoughts Chocolate Decadence Cake

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries

Molten Chocolate Cake

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet

Fresh Strawberries Romanoff

Fresh Strawberries

Coconut Creme Brule

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse

Healthy Meal suggestions for Hy’s Steak House

Appetizers

Seared Duck Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Fritti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caviar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilled Oysters En Half Shell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Cake With Roasted Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Escargot A La Hy's [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Exotic Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Seafood Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Rockefeller [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops Katsu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scampi A La Blue Fox [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Ahi Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ahi Katsu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Di Parma With Melon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seared Scallops With a Pistachio and Herb Crust [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seared Duck Foie Gras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Calamari Fritti [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caviar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chilled Oysters En Half Shell [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Cake With Roasted Garlic [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Escargot A La Hy's [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Exotic Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon Tartare [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Seafood Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Oysters Rockefeller [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallops Katsu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scampi A La Blue Fox [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackened Ahi Sashimi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ahi Katsu [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Prosciutto Di Parma With Melon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seared Scallops With a Pistachio and Herb Crust [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Specialties Salad

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Duck Confit Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Mixed Nalo Garden Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Seafood & Avocado Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nalo Baby Arugula Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Tataki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Warm Spinach Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Anchovy Fillet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1Fresh Mozzarella & Vine Ripened Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Duck Confit Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Mixed Nalo Garden Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Seafood & Avocado Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nalo Baby Arugula Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Tataki [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Warm Spinach Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Anchovy Fillet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Wedge Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

1Fresh Mozzarella & Vine Ripened Tomatoes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soups

Onion Soup Gratinee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Du Jour [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Soup Gratinee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soup Du Jour [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Kiawe Broiled Steak

Delmonico [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Delmonico 18 Ounces [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon 11 ounces [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Garlic Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Au Poivre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chateaubriand [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Delmonico [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Delmonico 18 Ounces [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Mignon 11 ounces [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Garlic Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Au Poivre [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chateaubriand [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Hy's Bone-in Steaks

Bone-in New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Porterhouse T-bone Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

T-Bone Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bone-in Ribeye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bone-in New York Strip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Porterhouse T-bone Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

T-Bone Steak [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bone-in Ribeye [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seafood

Alaskan King Crab legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Of Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fruits De Mer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaiian Fresh Catch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Risotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Alaskan King Crab legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Filet Of Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fruits De Mer [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Tail [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scallop [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hawaiian Fresh Catch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Risotto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Steak with Seafood

Steak and King Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak And Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak And Rosemary Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Oscar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak and King Crab Legs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak And Lobster [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak And Rosemary Shrimp [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak Oscar [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Desserts

Sweet Thoughts Chocolate Decadence Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Molten Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Strawberries Romanoff [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Strawberries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Creme Brule [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sweet Thoughts Chocolate Decadence Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hy's Homemade Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Molten Chocolate Cake [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Strawberries Romanoff [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Strawberries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coconut Creme Brule [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kahlua Chocolate Mousse [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Tabetha D.

amazing food, good portions, great service
(5)
Christopher C.

sitting in front of the grill is like torture, beautiful sizzling searing meat kinda torture.... went here with some friends to celebrate a special event. We all had a great experience! Nothing like a fine bottle of red with your steak and good company. Food was a bit pricey, but definitely better than a chain like Ruth Chris great service, our drinks were always full and we never had to flag the server down until we wanted our checks parking- valet (wish it was free)
(4)
Olivia G.

Fantastic experience!' Decor was stunning, steak even better. Must try chocolate lovers dessert. Highly recommend
(5)
Karen B.

My husband and I had the pleasure of going to Hy's for the first time the other night. We had requested special seating to accommodate my husband's leg disability and, when we arrived, were given good seats. Check! The next great thing about Hy's is that we had a lot to choose from, but our wonderful dining specialist, Mark, made good recommendations. The other staff were very professional, courteous, and helpful. We started out with a Caesar Salad, which was made at our table. The experience was really fun, since this is a dying art. My husband had a prime rib steak, which he raved about because he had not had a piece of prime rib you can cut with a fork in years! I had the Beef Wellington, which was superb--tender and juicy--and the veggies were cooked lightly, just the way I like them. We finished the meal off with dessert--the chocolate soufflÃ© was really tasty and decadent. The coffee was fresh brewed and was delicious. All in all, the experience was very good, especially since they had a full house and two huge tables of patrons. The staff gave us attention, but not too much to smother us, and the food was very enjoyable. If you feel like being spoiled (and will pay for it), make reservations to go to Hy's. FYI: they have $5 valet parking.
(4)
Jhoren C.

fine wine and dine.... 1 star - for the decor - idk for some reason it reminds me of an old library 2 stars - for really nice and clean bathroom. clean fully stocked restrooms are a must! 3 stars - for the food. Started off with their house salad and for appetizers we had their infamous cheese bread and calamari fritti both were okay. Calamari fritti could have been a bit more crispy. Main course was their 10oz prime rib w/ baked potato and some green beans. Now I am not a fan of red meat and always order it well done (can't stand the sight of blood or pink in meat YUCK!) and to my surprise they did not kill it by over cooking it and my meat managed to hold it's juices so that was good! Baked potato w/ all the works was on point! I'd choose mash or baked over rice any given day haha never was the type to eat much rice but anyways while we were finishing up our dinner my co- worker and I were looking forward to dessert...ordered the Cherries Jubilee and HY's is known to create their dessert right in front of your eyes which is pretty entertaining! Dessert was awesome. 4 stars - Excellent service. Wow in all my dining experience have I never had to worry about my water being refilled even at times I thought I didn't need to drink anymore water! their servers are on point! That night I knew for a fact I got my dose of 8 glasses of h20 haha
(4)
Co Y.

My new favorite place! We were on the hunt for oysters. Roy's and many other restaurants were all out. We came here and they had some : ) We only ate oysters and sat at the bar to drink. Bartender was awesome, ambience was awesome and the live entertainment was awesome. Dressy attire and pricey but hey....you get what you pay for. We will definitely be returning!
(5)
Allison D.

My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary this last weekend. We have been to a few upscale steakhouses in the past so we did have some high expectations going in to this place. When we first walked in, the steps down to the front desk seemed out of place and awkward. There is really nowhere to stand by the host/hostess podium so you kind of have to stand at the top of the stairs above them...weird. I loved the decor, it reminded me of old Hollywood. Dimly lit, floral patterned chairs, big "u" style booths, very chic. When we arrived, there were several people in the waiting area. My boyfriend told the person at the front desk that he had a reservation; the man nodded but didn't say "Welcome" or "[Insert name here] will show you to your table." It was a bit awkward as a woman had to wave at us to indicate she was ready to seat us. As we battled our way through the crowded restaurant, the hostess did not look behind her once to see if we were still following her and we actually lost her because we got stuck behind a couple of slow moving people. For a high priced steakhouse, I was already disappointed. Even the hostesses at Ruby Tuesday's ask how your day is as they walk you to your table. Our waiter was the light in this dark tunnel; well dressed and polite, he made good suggestions and seemed like he knew what fine dining was about. I ordered a blueberry press to start but the bartender apparently didn't know what that was. I am not a high maintenance drinker but seriously? A blueberry press? That's a really simple drink to most knowledgeable bartenders. In fact, until that day, I had never been asked to explain what was in the drink. Also, I'd like to remind the reader that this is supposedly a fine dining restaurant; I would think that they would have a Bartender's Bible on hand so they don't have to bother the diner to explain their drink to them! Anyway, I ordered the beef wellington and my boyfriend ordered the prime rib rare. We had the warm spinach salad to start which was delicious! It is made table side and is fun to watch. My boyfriend's steak was delicious, my beef wellington was just so-so. I had ordered it medium but it came well done; it was a bit tough and flavorless. If your specialty is steak, don't you think you should get it right? Now, I feel I MUST mention the water boy. At first, he came around every so often and filled my water glass, no problem, right? However, as our meal went on and the restaurant got a bit busier, he became more haphazard, stopping only for 1-2 seconds and splashing water on our table and plates every single time. It created quite a disturbance in our otherwise romantic dinner. By the time our check came we were iritated but laughing about it; l I joked with my boyfriend that we should leave a note for the waiter with our tip saying, "don't tip out the water boy!" They gave us a slice of cheesecake for free because it was our anniversary gave us a picture they took of us. Anyway, long story short, don't go here if you have high expectations; I left feeling like I had dined at a Sizzler instead of a top rated steakhouse.
(2)
Mamie D.

Very expensive, but you get what you pay for. The food and customer service is the best I ever had. I had the filet Mignon and Alaskan King Crab Legs. Melted in my mouth. I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Blake M.

Moneyball: excellent service, great food Makes: Service has always been excellent here. Friendly staff to welcome you, attentive staff providing prompt consistent service and honest opinions. Came here for a birthday - they gave a birthday cheesecake, and took a photo and printed it within a few minutes. Good food of course. Misses: expensive but expected of course. $5 valet though kinda bugs me. My mom says to mention the Decor is outdated for such a nice place, damaged old furniture needed at least a painting, 70's etched glass, ugly lamps/shades. Food tried: prime rib medium well (one of the best, tasty, moist, soft, not chewy at all). Delmonico med well, wouldn't recommend it, had better (capital grill). Fruitti di mare (generous portion of quality seafood, crab, lobster, jumbo scallops, shrimp). New York (cooked as ordered, moist, tasty, tender, nothing fancy just good old meat). Banana foster (highly recommended by the parents, I don't eat bananas. Prepared table side, pricey). Asparagus, Creme spinach, nothing special. Ceasar salad doesn't beat assaggios and at $15, not again. French onion soup (very good, lots of cheese). We only come here when equipped with gift certificates, otherwise whew, gotta work hard and make that money!
(4)
Helen C.

Took Mom for Mother's Day. Open Table reservation was noted. The staff presented us with a single rose each and we were seated in the upgraded upper section. Dinner and service were perfection! Ordered the chateaubriand and it was cooked perfectly - meat was so tender it didn't need a knife. LOVE the service too! Wish I could dine there every night!
(5)
Kam Kel B.

The BF took me here for my birthday and still enjoy it as we did the very 1st time we've been here. Every single time, the food and service is so consistantly good! The one part that I wasn't happy with is that they got rid of the tartare trio. It used to have raw salmon, ahi, and filet. The menu only has the filet which is still better than nothing. I got the garlic filet mignon, and my bf got the delminico. We both had the banana fosters for dessert and they prepare it for you table side when 2 or more people order it. We both love this place as it's one of our favorite steakhouses here on the islands.
(5)
Kay G.

Service was one of the best I've had! The workers were very welcoming and vert attentive. So 5 stars to that! However, If I were to review on food alone.. I'd give a 3.5. Food was ok, thought it was way over priced.
(5)
Janae L.

OMG! They're NY teriyaki steak and filet mignon were soo amazingly good. Great service and great-tasting food! My favorite was watching our waiter make the strawberry flambe and watching it light up on fire. Too cool! I took way too many pictures. I enjoyed the dim, candle-light setting and live music as well :)
(4)
Cheryl E.

My husband & I decided to come here this past weekend. It was a special occasion...we got to carve one tally mark on how many years we've been married :) We were looking for a good steakhouse and I asked a friend of mine for suggestions since he & his fiancÃ©e are always eating out. So Hy's came up and I decided to see the reviews from my fellow Yelpers. Most of the reviews complained about the decor and I didn't think it would be that bad. Ummmm was I wrong! It was really outdated...pink & green felt walls?! Aiyah!! But then I realized they pulled the colors from the floral chairs we were sitting in...Awesome! But aside from the decor, my husband & I thought the food and the wait staff were good so that's why we gave it 4-stars. I didn't care for the cheesy bread that so many gave good reviews on...Liars! One slice of what tasted like sourdough bread covered by cheesy greasiness and cut into 4 strips...O_O Really?!? I ordered the Steak (New York Strip) & Scampi with mashed potatoes and it was delicioso! My husband ordered the Steak (Filet Mignon) & Scallops with Steak French Fried Potatoes (big, thick cut steak fries)...and he said the meat was "like buttah". We let our waiter know that we were celebrating our 1 year ani and at the end of our meal he brought us a slice of Hy's Homemade Cheesecake (it was yummy, light & airy), took a complimentary picture as a keepsake, and then lit the candle. My husband & I kept laughing about the candle on the cheesecake...never heard of that for an anniversary...but we blew it out anyway and made our wish for many more years together :)
(4)
Jennifer H.

For all the hype of this place? Meh. Maybe people come here more for the 'ambiance' than the food? Made reservations a week in advance for my boyfriend's birthday, which was on a week night anyways. Hy's has $5 valet if you wanna drive in, or they is often times plenty parking on the Ala Wai. They were great for the reservations. Gave us a booth as requested and definately put the celebration into consideration. (Note to mention if it's a surprise occasion 'cause the host mentioned my boyfriend's birthday as he was pulling up our reservations. Yikes! Thank goodness it wasn't a surprise party!). Anyhoots. We were seated in a booth upstairs. The restaurant itself tries to portray a classic vibe, with low lighting, wood decor and bookcases. A server came by right away to get our drinks. Very pleasant. Very patient with us while we were deciding our entrees. Came back with the complimentary cheesy bread & the calamari. The bread was soggy and cheese is very strong, which I wasn't a fan of. The calamari was a strange seafood patty that was cut into thick strips, served with cocktail sauce, wasn't impressed either. For entrees, my boyfriend got the rack of lamb & baked potato (served with tableside toppings). I got the NY strip & garlic mashed. Both came with veggies which consisted of a small handful of colored string beans. My boyfriend absolutely loved his lamb. My steak was pretty good too, as was the garlic mashed but certainly not worth the $43. I have had better steak on plate lunches. After our meal, the server cleared our table and brought out a slice of strawberry cheesecake with a candle and took our picture to be printed and framed as a souvenir. Now that was impressive and made the night memorable. I guess Hy's is a great place for special occassions where you want to spoil someone with superb restaurant service, as opposed to good eating. Again, I may just be biased being grown on mainland steakhouses. Hmm.
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C A.

My fiance and I were celebrating our engagement in Hawaii. It was my first time here, but my fiance always dines at Hy's at least once during his visits. The wait staff was extremely nice and attentive. They are all so polite and friendly. It was by far the best service I had ever received from any restaurant. And the food is amazing! The chef grills the steaks behind a glass near the rear of the restaurant and if you order Banana Fosters for dessert, they make it right in front of you. The ambiance is also very romantic. The place is decorated like an old Victorian library. It's beautiful. My fiance ordered the garlic filet mignon, I ordered the New York steak, I had one drink, my fiance had 3, and we ordered a Banana Foster for dessert. Our bill came out to $147 and we left a $40 tip. So definitely be prepared to splurge but it is well worth the dining experience.
(5)
Lindsey W.

In my last review, I didn't have a very good time at Hys. Last time I went, back in January, it was for my boyfriends birthday. We came back in the middle of April for my dads birthday. We got there a bit early, although my mom did want to take pictures in front of the restaurant (moms...) and even though we were early, we didn't even need to wait! We got seated immediately. Our waiter was Joshua who greeted us, we had tons of questions because me and my dad like to go over all the odd sounding things on the menu (ahi katsu!) He answered every single one of our questions with ease. I got the Steak Neptune (steak and shrimp, extremely tasty this time!) My mom got a cajun prime rib, she said it was on the pretty spicy side, but it was new and she loves prime rib. My brother wanted a cut with lots of marbling, which ended up being the Delmonico and my dad got the filet mignon. All of us were completely satisfied with our food, and were talking about how great it was for the whole night. For dessert, my brother and I shared a chocolate lovers (vanilla ice cream with mandarin oranges, strawberries and banana completely covered in chocolate. How all fruits should be eaten) my mom got the coconut creme brulee, and my dad got the cappuccino truffle. All were gone faster than we had wanted them to be. The chocolate lovers is prepared right in front of the table; Joshua even waited while we all got our phones out for when he made a big flame with the liquor (even doing it a second time because I may have had my flash on and missed the first time.....) I know that Joshua had a whole bunch of tables around us, a group of 5 behind us, a group of 4 to the right, and a bunch of two tops, yet every time he came to our table he didn't seem rushed or stressed; which made it feel very nice to be able to ask all of our questions without feeling like we were being a burden to him. I think on my last trip it may have just been an off night for that waiter we ended up getting, because this trip completely turned it around. My dad was turning 62 and you just expect a certain type of service for your parents. You want the best for them, and I believe that we got that from Joshua and Hys that night.
(5)
Kenyan K.

Hy's is my favorite steak house so far. The restaurant is big and has a nice atmosphere. Sometimes they have live music coming from their stage. You can watch the chefs grill the steaks in an enclosed glass window area in the center of the restaurant. The service is excellent and the staff is very friendly. I've eaten here twice for dinner and got the Delmonico (rib eye) steak both times. It comes with a couple sides such as mash potatoes and green string beans. The prices are reasonable for the superb quality. They also use kiawe wood to grill the steaks so it has that awesome smokey taste. My girlfriend ate the king crab legs and it was awesome too. They have a good selection of beer including echigo. The desserts are really good as well. I've tried the cherries jubilee and bananas foster. They make it fresh table side. Cool entertainment when they light it on fire. The parking is valet only.
(5)
Christine K.

I had always heard great reviews on Hy's, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I took my boyfriend there for his birthday last March. He loved it. I thought he was going to pull out a cigar. It was as if I was sent back in time, with old world charm, padded booths, very dimly lights, lovely service, elegant meal. Tender filet of beef, what more could you ask for. But, I probably won't be going back again, as it was a tad too "old fashioned" for me.
(4)
Joe S.

Starting from the moment we got in the door to the moment we left the service was top notch. From being sat just before our reservation time to the waiters keeping up with drinks to the food recommendations we were very happy with this restaurant. The food was very good. Both my wife and I enjoyed the crab cakes, filet mignon, the sides and table side prepared dessert. The ambiance in the restaurant is also befitting a restaurant that isn't cheap. I would describe the decor as old world elegance. All in all we enjoyed this restaurant and will be back!
(5)
Janine K.

Service... top notch... I got prime rib.. cajun style. It was good... not sure if I'd do the cajun thing again. maybe peppered would be a better choice for me. wine selection... decent... hubby got prime rib... cajun also... I got baked pot... they brought all toppings on the side for me... and I mean... a gentleman came with all sides and offered them to me seperately... we were celebrating my bday... they brought a small dessert with candle and took a pic... gave to me as momento... so be prepared to take a pic... onion soup... if u like onion soup.... get it... its frickin delish. also tried lobster bisque... good... but I like onion soup better.. just depends on ur taste. all in all... great experience. Josh was our waiter... wonderful.
(4)
Kalei F.

Went here for a friends birthday and it was awesome :) I like the old feel of this steakhouse. It seems nothing has really changed here, including the food!! I would've given it 3 stars based on the food alone, but the service was really top notch especially the chefs that prepare certain dishes tableside...the good old-fashioned way :) The food..... I'd have to say my favorites that I ordered were the caesar salad for 2, prepared tableside, Bananas fosters dessert, and the Onion Soup Gratinee (French Onion). Those were really out of this world!! The creaminess of the ice cream mixed with the bananas and the skill of the chef preparing it while also offering us a show, was awesome!! I would honestly just come back here for the cheese bread, caesar salad, and Bananas foster, and the soup! We also ordered the Scampi a la Blue Fox, which was VERY GOOD!! The Gulf Shrimp Cocktail.....not the freshest seafood at all....very small for the price, and really not flavorful at all....definitely would not get that again! I ordered the crab cake which was pretty good and the sauce was fairly tasty, and it did have a good amount of crab in it :) I also had the ahi and scallops katsu which were not anything to write home about but the wasabi mayo sauce was a very good complement! So, all in all, it was a very good experience.....the menu has not changed for a long time so I feel that they need to update their food selection.....I definitely have love for BLT steakhouse because it's very hip and current as well as very good quality of everything. So have fun with this place.....it is expensive and I don't feel I got as satisfied as BLT, but definitely some delicious dishes here, you just have to know what to order! FYI - I didn't order steak because I was reading the reviews on Yelp and I was scared to, especially since I'm a regular at BLT and they have amazing steaks!
(4)
Daniel C.

This is my favorite steak house in Honolulu. The service is awesome and you can't beat the food. Amazing atmosphere with different rooms you can choose from to dine in. Very classy decor and intimate dining experience. Must try if you haven't eaten here before!
(5)
Vivian H.

Must Order: warm spinach salad w/ bacon dressing, rack of lamb, filet mignon, scallops and Chocolate Lovers flambe dessert We had purchased the PlayHawaii coupon which made me feel much better about parting with my money for such a decadent meal. I do have to say I had to get over a little twinge of shame when I handed over my coupon (printed on scratch paper!) at such a nice establishment. Cheesebread- You get served complimentary 4 slices of the cheese bread. I had read one person's review that it tasted like Cheez-its and I have to admit, it did! But pretty damn good Cheez-its! Warm spinach salad w/ bacon dressing- my boyfriend really really wanted the caesar salad but since I don't eat mayo, I had to nix that idea. So we ordered this spinach salad and it was prepared at your table just like the caesar salad was. It took a lot of will power not to stick my fork into the pan when he was making our bacon dressing. Bacon dressing! How awesome is that?! It was tossed with the large mound of spinach and we greedily stuck our forks into it. It was very delicious and if I could just have bacon dressing on all my salads from now on! Rack of lamb- this was amazing. Mind you we're big fans of the lamb at Indigo but this was simple in preparation but incredibly flavorful and delicious. You can taste the meat well with a nice hint of the rosemary and other seasonings. With the mint jelly my boyfriend was in heaven. Filet mignon & scallops- the scallops were large and succulent. The Asian style sauce it was in was a very nice compliment and not overwhelming in the least. The filet mignon was cooked perfectly and so very tender. Chocolate Lover's flambe- I normally don't order chocolate but for some reason it was calling out to me. And for good reason. Also prepared at the table it was fun to watch. The chocolate sauce was made then poured on our ice cream w/ fruit. The sauce was so good I wanted to eat it all. I systematically scooped up every bit that had the chocolate. I balked at the price but it was very yummy! All in all the food was all very delicious and we hope to return again for special occasions.
(5)
Lisa L.

The ambiance in the lounge nicer than the seating on the upper level. The upper level is too bright and cold. I ordered the peppercorn steak with a baked potato. If you like peppercorn and dishes with sauce then this is a nice option. My guest had the delmonico with the mashed potatoes. The delmonico has a nice natural beef flavor and was actually juicy. Potatoes are a hit in any style! We also ordered steamed asparagus, which was fresh and crisp. The bottle of Malbec was also very good. They brought us complimentary cheese bread. It's three cheeses and butter on a thick toast. It's nice but not amazing like some people have mentioned. For dessert we had Chocolate Flambe and Bananas Foster. They prepare your dessert table-side so that was enjoyable. The flambe dessert/show at Sarento's in the Ilikai hotel is more impressive and delicious. The Bananas Foster is supposed to be their popular dessert. It's adequate. I actually liked the chocolate sauce better than the sauce on the Bananas Foster. I am huge fan of grass fed beef and Hy's beef is fed milk, corn and grass. The meal was very good but once you've had grass-fed beef nothing can compare. I believe the quality of the steak is better than Ruth's Chris. Ruth's Chris beef is all corn fed and in my opinion, it's not as tender as steak could/should be. Very pricey but not a complete waste of money.
(3)
Lyn L.

07/11/10 I'd forgotten how good Hy's is....until tonite. Took my husband there for dinner for his birthday....delish! Great service, nice atmosphere and the food was excellent....couldn't finish it all.....Onion Soup, Caesar Salad, Peppercorn Steak, Steak Neptune (?), coffee....complimentary cheesecake for his birthday...and a picture! It was all verrrrry nice and enjoyable....we'll have to go back just for dessert and coffee! The server Arthur was just perfection!!! I'd ask for him again when we go back!
(5)
Nani L.

We love celebrating at Hys. Usually close to $100 per person, but we can go more often since we found out about their monthly special menu that started in April 2013 which is only $49.95 pp. Their ample-size Filet was so tender that I was able to cut it with a fork the next day. Their salad was fresh and dessert always ono. Hy's June Special Menu is served Monday to Thursday, 3-Courses, $49.95 per person hyshawaii.com/june-speciâ€¦
(5)
Mikey F.

This place was simply...amazing! Prior to ever even leaving Newark airport, I bumped into an older gentleman who happened to know somebody I knew and we started talking about the trip. He said 2 things: I have to play gold out in Hawaii and I must go to Hy's Steak House if want to have an ultimate dining experience. I didn't get to play golf unfortunately, but I definitely made sure that I went to Hy's. This place is very upscale and classy, kind of reminded me of an old school gentleman's club decked out and trimmed with full mahogany wood carved and sculpted with ever-so-precise detail, not to mention the full library upon entering before you take the few steps down into the restaurant itself. We were strolling and taking in all that Waikiki's small, but beautiful strip had to offer and we're deciding on where to eat and tah-dah, Hy's Steak House popped into my head from my friendly referral. So not sure if we'd be able to get a seating due to it being later on and all the talk about the place, I called anyway and luckily got a table for 4. We got there and were definitely under dressed I did not know the place was so classy and elegant, otherwise we would have all dressed up some more. However, they did not judge us nor frown upon our attire. The wonderful hostess knew obviously that we were tourists and sat us right in front of the huge, awesome glass tube/wall that showcases the head chef preparing and cooking your steak on a giant round grill which vents up top through it's own exhaust system refraining the smell and/or smoke from ever trailing or creeping it's way into the dining area. Ambiance was top notch. Food was amazing, more so the steaks were melt in your mouth Grade A choice cuts. I couldn't resist and had my arm twisted into ordering the day special of a 32 oz. steak it was HUGE!! The others got filet mignon with either shrimp or crab legs. Everything was to die for! Also, me and my buddy both got Rusty Nails prior to dinner and they were possibly the best, most professionally made drinks we've ever had. Perfect ratio and not too much ice and for only $9 each I was expecting maybe $18 each like NYC just due to the presence of this beautiful restaurant. Pricey menu, but not over the top. Desserts were unbelievable from a coconut creme brulee to a fruit bowl with fresh vanilla bean ice cream topped off with a rum and scotch infused chocolate syrup made fresh tableside by your waiter. Also, made our Caesar salad fresh, tableside as well, sauce and all nothing pre-made both of which were priced at for serving of 2 people, not individual portions. The waiters were extremely attentive, but not in an annoying manner or overbearing. You almost didn't even notice them, yet whether you needed more water or a new fork or a certain utensil to eat with you never even had to ask it was already laid there in front of you without ever even realizing. Also, turned out that the manager Joe was from Jersey as well, Monmouth County to be exact. He was pleasant and professional and it clearly transferred out unto the whole restaurant. We talked about our home state and such, all while being welcomed with open arms. I would recommend to anybody ever visiting Honolulu, or the isle of Oahu period!
(5)
Wilfred L.

Hy's has weathered the bad economy as well as the competition from the other like-steakhouses and is still unique amongst all others. The ambiance is just like how you would expect from a steakhouse of years past. Dark, earthy and with an old-English lounge. A lot of dark woods adorn the walls and tables and you have that expectation that possibly a mafia boss is sitting in the back of the restaurant watching all that come and go, But its not only ambiance that you go out to a restaurant and dine out. You have the food and the service to look forward to and Hy's is an expert at both. I reserved our table via Opentable,com and it was effortless to do so. Just setup a profile, find your restaurant and pick the date and time. This is the second time that I went to Hy's and I wanted to try something different. My wife decided on her "go-to" dinner of King Crab legs. They did not disappoint as her plate was overflowing with 1.5+lbs of crab legs split down the middle and steamy/salty and oh so delicious. Instead of a bone-in rib eye, I chose their prime rib. Prime rib is typically "less-flavorful" than a rib eye since there is no marbling in the meat. A lot of the flavor comes from the seasoning that coats the outside. Was it tasty? Yes. Was it the best I ever had? No. Although cooked to perfection, the flavor did not equal the price that we paid. To be honest, the prime rib at the old Horatio's Restaurant in Ward Warehouse was a lot better. I haven't visited Kincaid's lately since they replaced Horatio's so I can't compare Hy's to what it now tastes like, but a $40+ prime rib it wasn't. And service? Our waiter, Paul, was attentive and polite. He seemed honestly disappointed when we decided to not have dessert. We were stuffed from dinner and I couldn't eat any more. If you are in the mood for dessert, they will prepare cherries jubilee and bananas foster table side. Not for those afraid of fire so be warned. Hy's is worth a look-see. There are a lot of other steakhouses in town, but if you want to have a great meal with great service, at a restaurant that has been here for decades, Hy's is a place to go.
(4)
Scott H.

A wonderful dining experience. Friendly attentive staff and great music by Audy Kimura. Food was very good and the ambiance of the restaurant, although huge, is dark and stately and classy. The Caesar salad prepared tableside was my favorite part of the meal. My Teri Steak was pretty good with baked potato loaded and small amount of side veggies. The Steak and Scallops was a bit disappointing as the scallops lacked taste, bland. Enjoyed the Chocolate flambe desert at the end prepared tableside.
(4)
Savannah C.

I have to concede with the rest of those saying the food is good but overpriced. I didn't much like the atmosphere either. It was quieter than some other restaurants, but the decor is atrocious, the lights are so dim it almost hurts my eyes. I felt like I was walking into a 19th century gentleman's club. I had the soup du jour: asparagus crab. It had a good flavor but the crab meat was shredded so I hardly noticed it. Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail: Good but overpriced. I've had the same thing at Cattle Company and it was better. The lobster was a little overcooked. My husband had the prime rib, good, but again, we've had the same for cheaper elsewhere. They also served us cheese bread as a starter, which I found a little strange for a high end steakhouse. Overall it was good but not worth the price.
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Cecile M.

Hys Steakhouse is a decent upscale steakhouse. The restaurant boasts good quality steaks, with a classical dining service at an upscale restaurant price. They started us with Cheesy bread, which was more of a throw away dish and not well seasoned. The steaks were done well and to our liking. They were seasoned well and the sides were cooked properly. The starter of Escargot was subpar, as it was heavily blanketted with cheese and butter (would have liked a simpler preparation to highlight the earthiness of the Escargot, ie: sauteed in garlic, white wine and finished with butter and herbs). The Banana's Fosters was a pretty good dessert in which it was prepared table side (So old school) with fresh citrus. The decor was outdated, and dark. They had mirror paneled pilars, green carpeting and walls, and artificial plants. Not very inviting! The service was what made the dinner as they were very accommodating and attentive. The only gripe was that our server had a runny nose and kept sniffling while preparing the B. Foster's. Overall, a decent upscale steakhouse that needs a decor and service update.
(3)
Dawn L.

This USED to be my hands down favorite. I think their decline has been sort of a sign of the times: competition popping up (Morton's, Ruth's Chris, and now Wolfgang's), as well as the steady decline of regulars and tourists alike. Lets face it, if you have no regular income, you can make no investments. They aren't horrible. But I don't eat steak there. I always have the Fruits de Mer. It is superb and has been consistently done well, which is more than I can say for the steaks. See, my dining partners have always had steak and its always been hit or miss. Over the years, I've come for different celebrations with different people and the results have always been...different. Some love it, some hate it, some say its just mediocre. I'm always happy with my Fruits de Mer. But at $40 a plate, if it were mediocre, I probably wouldn't be. I will say this, for those people who sometimes get upset about not being let in to restaurants because of the dress code...there is a reason. The last time we were dining at Hy's, we were sitting within eyeshot of the front door, trying to have a romantic dinner. We saw two fairly well "lit" tourist men walk in wearing shorts and t-shirts. Not in proper attire for the restaurant, the front desk girls PROVIDED them with shirts so that they could be seated for dinner. How kind. A few minutes later, a couple entered that also looked like they came from Happy Hour somewhere. The man were verging on beligerent and the woman, when she wasn't groping and tonging him was holding him up. It was fantastic. The fine girls at the front desk also provided him with a collared shirt so that this lovely couple could be seated with eye shot of us practically boning on the table. We didn't even need Audy's entertainment on this lovely evening. So in summary, I'm okay with the food, but I don't order steak in the steak house. The service from the servers, which I haven't gotten into really, is very good. Most of them work very hard on their tableside preps (salads and flambees) and it makes the evening a fun experience. And oh so delicious. The front door girls, are doing what they can to keep everyone there employed in this horrible economy, which I can't fault them for, except that it can ruin the dining experience for the serious diner, so maybe they should keep the drunkards in a separate room? I honestly don't know how this place is surviving, but it would be sad to see another trademark Honolulu establishment disappear.
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Erin Y.

I have to agree with most others on this review. Overpriced. This was my first visit here as I love Ruths Chris as my cure for carnivorism. Two meals and two drinks = $107.00. Not a bad deal considering you're at a steak house. Bad deal when you take leftovers for the pregnant pup. Doggie dinners should not cost $107!! The atmosphere is very old school. Not really my taste, and it was a little stuffy. The carpet has definitely seen better days, and the booth that we sat in was so uncomfortable. We had to keep shifting over bit by bit (it was a semi-circle booth) so that we could find a spot for us that was bearable. It ended up that I was close to the end and he was somewhere in the middle - looked like a bad first date. Hehe. I had the filet (as I do everywhere since I avoid fat at all costs), and it was ok. Not bad, not good...just ok. He had the Delmonico which he said was "Mehhhhh". He tried my filet and told me that he should have ordered that. He asked me if I wanted to try his. NOPE!!! :) Both meals came with house veggies, which were just string beans with no taste. The mashed potatoes were ok, but again, nothing to rave about. We skipped dessert feeling like we were skipping a once again disappointment. Good thing I had a PlayHawaii voucher. I already feel ripped off by paying $57 for this meal. It would have been worse had I actually paid $107.
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Khaye G.

Complimentary b-day cake! Service is amazing!
(5)
Nikki N.

My coworker raves about this place that its better than Ruth Chris. I had to check it out for myself, so I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday. They had the restaurant week prix fix menu. We both got the seafood salad, steak, and creme brule dessert. Since it was his birthday he got a free cheese cake. He was also supposed to get a free photo but did not receive one. The service was not that great compared to the price. We did sit there for a while with out being checked on and we had to waive him down several times to order. I wanted the bananas foster but the food took a while that I didn't feel like trying to waive him down. I still like Ruth Chris better because the service is better, the portions are bigger, and the restaurant doesn't make you feel claustrophobic. The green decor with random fake plants all around is not romantic or nice to look at. I wouldn't really want to come back. Sorry Hy's you are too outdated for me.
(3)
Robin H.

The food was great. Some of the decor was showing signs of neglect. After we were seated it took almost twenty minutes to get our drink order taken. Our sever was very apologetic, and the bus boys were very attentive. At times I thought they should've been our server. I think the a/c should be a little cooler, especially with all of the flambÃ© going. Over all, the food was great, great service from the bus boys and the dessert was terrific!
(3)
Tyra K.

Maybe going to a steak house and not ordering steak is a bad idea... But a place like this, 'exclusive' I shall say should specialize very well in every single dish they offer on their menu... My bad experience with this place started off with reservations and seating.. The lady in the front was so rude and impolite I felt like walking out the door the moment she started giving me and my party attitude... We waited about 15 min to be seated, the restaurant wasn't even half way full, there was plenty of room.. The lady was stating we didn't have reservations, but it came out to be the last name was misspelled and she was blaming us for insisting we had reservations... What the hell?! Very rood! As we sat down it took the waiter a while to assist us.. They did bring us the cheesy bread (which is prolly the best thing about this place), but they didn't bring water or ask if we would like anything to drink... Well maybe my expectations were to high for this place, the prices are high so I was defiantly expecting somewhat luxury, very disappointed, cuz I would get more from a place that's not even half as fancy and is a lot less pricy.. When I saw tartar steak on the menu I told my peeps we have to order.. I've ate this when I was in Europe and haven't had it since, its a great appetizer, and most people enjoy it... I haven't ate worse tartar steak in my life!!! It was like plastic the meat was old it had a weird smell to it they added some seasoning that has nothing to do with the dish I was very very disappointed. None of my friends enjoyed it, everyone just left it on their plates. Then I ordered this seafood plate, with lobster, jumbo shrimp, jumbo scallops, veggies, which the waiter recommended I did like the fact it had lobster so I went for it, well I wish I haven't cuz I prolly drank a gallon of water that night... The dish was sooo salty, it had seriously no taste to it it was very plain and salty, the seafood was overcooked and too chewy (lobster should melt in your moth), ugh i don't really know how everyone else enjoyed their meal but I sure didn't, I left more than half of my meal... What a waste... I could of made something so much better and tastier for a lot less... I have no idea why people like this place so much I feel like its really not worth going to if you want to spend some good money on an exclusive dinner.. Won't ever go back...Sorry but I was just really disappointed with the 'exclusive' food and the service...
(1)
Ruth P.

Our server, Jonah, was fabulous! After sharing the specials for the day he noticed that my fiancÃ© and I wanted to try the Lobster Soup but was unsure about it. Next thing we see is Jonah bringing out two soup dishes and splitting the entree between us two. He also recommended the warm spinach salad and that was excellent as well. I didn't care for my NY strip's seasoning but it sure was tender and juicy. I also had a glass of Stella Pinot Grigio and it complimented our meal very well. My fiancÃ© is still raving about the Lobster Soup til today. Thank you to Jonah, Audy, and Aaron (server) for making my FiancÃ©'s birthday memorable.
(4)
Jasrine C.

The Chocolate flambÃ© was outright fascinating. This was the best experience in my life. Not only the dinner was fab, but I had the best seat in the place- I was being serenaded!
(5)
Megan M.

My boyfriend and I went to Hy's during our visit to Honolulu. We absolutely loved it - delicious food, friendly staff, and decent prices - all of which made Hy's the best meal we had during our visit. My boyfriend ordered the 14 oz Delmonico. And I had Hy's Garlic Steak, a 7 oz Filet Mignon with Garlic and Herbs, one of the best steak's I have ever had. Both of our meals came with a side of our choice - we both had a loaded baked potato. The service was excellent - very friendly and outgoing staff. They took the time to come by our table, made conversation with us - asking where we were from, asking how our visit was, and gave us some suggestions of fun places to do and see. My only complaint about Hy's is that it took a little while for us to get our food after ordering. But the complimentary cheese bread helped curb our appetite's until our food arrived. The desserts - made at your table - looked really delicious but we were both so full we couldn't order one. Although, very tempting. Overall, Hy's was excellent and a great value for the money (especially compared to Los Angeles steak houses). Hy's will most definitely be on my list of places to dine at when I visit again.
(5)
Honestly C.

It was very good. We weren't sure how it was going to be. We made reservations a 6:00 on a Friday and it was us 3 and one other couple. So we ordered two cocktails and they come out pretty quick. We ordered oysters, salad, and soup for starters. Then we ordered Chateaubriand and it was amazing! Everything came out fast and very good.
(5)
Kaori T.

Definitely had better steaks before. For the price and meal combo, I didn't really leave home happy. I'd shoot this place 2 stars, but gosh darnit, service was good and I was in Hawaii so I'll go ahead and give it a bonus. Dessert was the best thing on the menu, because nearly everything is flambe-able... Putting on a show to create a distratcion from the mediocre tastes that it has to offer.
(3)
Leah R.

Nothing steller. Doesn't stand up to real mainland Steakhouses, especially those in NYC. Pros - tasty cheese bread, meat was done to the correct temp and had just the right amount of fat, tableside caesar was good, polite service, people were dressed up, garlic fried rice was good (but nothing special that you couldn't do at home) Cons - outdated/needs a dusting (you can still do old-style steakhouse without it being stuffy and dated; there are tons on the mainland that pull it off like Old Homestead or Smith and Wollensky, etc), creamed spinach was just that (cream and spinach, nothing new. I make it better at home), O'Brien Potatoes were overdone, steaks didn't have much flavor, no beers on tap, old school desserts. Overall, nothing exciting. Maybe the people who run this place should go to the mainland and get some inspiration from some real steakhouses. If you are accustomed to the mainland old school steakhouses, you will be disappointed. Save your money for your next trip back to one of those places. If you need a meat fix, I think Ruth's Chris in Hawaii serves up a better steak.
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Dani D.

It takes a lot for me to give anyone a 5 star rating but this place was fantastic. Jonah was our waiter he was very attentive as was Corey. My daughter and I did a little plate swapping ordering one garlic steak, and one lobster. The lobster was delish and a very generous portion-it was huge. The steak was also very tasty especially if you love garlic which I do. My youngest had the fillet which she said was great (she's also a harsh critic). We also had an order of Chicken picatta it looked good and she said it was. If you're there I'd go steak! After dinner, a bottle of Peju Syrah, we ended with cheesecake, berries, and chocolate mousse all completely devoured! It was a pricey dinner. I would do it 10 times my daughters and I had a great time. We got to dress up and go out for a fancy dinner which is exactly what we set out to do. Thank you Hy's we had a great dinner.
(5)
Vanessa P.

Took my fiance there for his bday dinner. He said the steak he had was good. I like that they gave us a free photo and gave him a slice of cheesecake with a candle. Only complain is that the seating in the back of the resturant is not cozy its old school in a bad way. If i go again i will request to sit in the area that looks like a library which is quite pleasing to the eye and has a sophisticated look and cool ambiance.
(4)
Jacinta D.

It's Friday night and we had reservation for a party of 4 at 8:30. Due to it being a weird rainy week, it rained that night as we walked late to our reservation. Told the host we were late and to my surprise they welcome us and didn't mention anything about the tardiness. We walked in and for a Friday night i was surprise it was not a full house. For starters we had the calamari. It was OK, for 10 bucks i wasn't complaining but although it reminded us of fish sticks, we were expecting calamari rings instead. For the main course we had 2 prime rib and 2 peppercorn steak. Each meal comes with either mash potatoes, backed potato, rice, or veggies and each plate is about 40 bucks each. I guess that's good because some places don't include the side orders and instead you would have to fork out 10-15 bucks for sides. I believe our party didn't like the prime rib as much as the steak. The peppercorn steak comes in a sauce so you don't need A1 sauce and the portions were pretty big. The service here is superb. From the host to our server, they were very attentive and great with making sure we were having a good time. At the end of the night we had complementary dessert for both couples and were given a photo taken by the server as a gift. Little things like that make the dinner memorable and although the food was average for the price we paid, we very much had a great time. I originally gave this place 3 stars but added another star because i remembered they had a live singer singing throughout the night that i loved!
(4)
Sara B.

Only reason it's not getting 5 starts from me is the HORRIBLE 70s decor. It severely needs updated. But the food was AMAZING- as it should have been for 200$ for two people. Similar to Mastro's in price and quality. Maybe a slightly bit more food for the money. Mushroom appetizer was OMG good, same with the Strawberries Romanoff also... Oh my goodness.
(4)
Genie K.

Annual visit to celebrate a birthday. 34 oz Porterhouse was awesome, as usual. Service was excellent. Nothing has changed...
(5)
David L.

Finally got to go to Hys last night for a celebration dinner. I would rate this place as 3.5 stars, but rather round down so that people don't get the wrong idea. Ambiance was nice - looked like a old world steak house for executives, but no dress code. It's Hawai'i, I know... Food - I ordered the Delmonico, which the waiter described as the best cut rich in marbling. The good - it tasted good, like bacon good - no really, it tasted like bacon! The bad, although it did have some marbling, the cut was actually just a ribeye that did not have the fat trimmed off the edges. at least a third of my steak was just fat that was around the meat. My 14 oz was probably more of a 8/9. Also opted for the Ceasar salad. At $16+ a person, I was thinking it was really going to be worth it. They advertise it as being made tableside. The reality, they mix the ceasar salad dressing by the table, then threw in a napkin full of the pre-cut lettuce (the kind that you can buy in a bag at the super market--at least that's what it looked like to me), and mixed it. I felt cheated. Had the Creme Brulee for dessert and it was really good. Service - Definitely was not reflective of the price or the ambiance. Our water had a mohawk cut hair. No it wasn't spiked up, but you can still tell it didn't look classy. I know looks isn't everything, but when you invest that much in the decor of a restaurant, you want your wait staff to look appropriate. It appeared that only two waiters were in charge of the main room we were in. We had to flag him down a few times to request things, and he forgot our sides. Although his assistant refilled our water, he/they never asked if we would like more cocktails - something we had to request after our glasses sat empty for half the meal. At the end, when I requested a box to go, I asked the guy to dispose of the fat that I had set aside, but save the meat that I took time to trim out on the other side. He handed me the to go boxes in a bag that was melted from heat, and boxes were melted too. I couldn't even open it. I've been a waiter, and I know better than to bring something like that out. Remember, they are selling this place as a high end restaurant... Anyways, checked the box, and all that was in it was a small piece of my steak. All the shavings/scraps of actual meat that I trimmed was thrown out. Oh well. Summary - Good food, but overpriced for the service that is provided. I would have given it a 5 star rating if it was just advertised as an Outback. I personally prefer the service at Michele's or Alan Wong were food and service justifies the price.
(3)
Otda G.

I ate here for my birthday dinner on September 13th. Always wanted to try here so I had high expectations. Upscale ambience, top notch steaks, hyped up caesar salad, tasty cheesy bread sticks, and impeccable service...right? I've been a part of the food industry so this review might slightly not be for your taste if you feel like you've loved everything about this place. First off, I'm going to give them credit where deserved. The service and staff were friendly. They weren't any where near to blame for the experience I had. It's the food, which is always the main focus, that was. We had the onion soup and table side caesar salad to start off. Both flavorful and served in a timely manner. So far, lived up to expectations. Next up, were our entrees. Beef Wellington and Fruits de Mer. It took almost an hour for our entrees to arrive. Sitting there at our table, we observed two couples sit AFTER US and order AFTER US, recieving their appetizers and entrees afterwards BEFORE ours even arrived. When we finally received our entrees, there was only more disappointment. Beef Wellington - Came out borderline well-done/75% medium-well (when I asked for medium-rare, although I do understand the difficulty of this dish so maybe they need well-trained cooks), the house fries that came with it tasted and felt old, as if they were prepped ahead of time then put underneath the warmer (similar to old faststop fries, in fact, faststop's wedges taste far more better)...and the sauce for the Wellington - I took one stab at it with my fork and a thick crusty film, which was most likely from sitting underneath tne warmer, folded up against my fork as if it were a pair of lips. Vegetables were luke warm..enough said there. Yes the plate was hot, but my food was not. Only the Wellington because it was the last thing plated up. Pro tip fellas....after the main item is done then you add the veggies and fresh fries so that all items are on the same level when it comes to temperature. My girlfriend's order (poor thing because she intended to surprise me with this dinner) - Fruits de Mer - Seafood wasn't freshly made. Not rubbery, just not hot. Luke warm in fact. Her garlic mashed potatoes were sitting so long in the kitchen that they pretty much hardened by the time the came out to us. So hard that when I pressed my fork flat against it the mash wouldn't even squeeze through the spaces in my fork. Self-explanatory. We complained about all this but it seemed as if it wasn't taken very seriously. Maybe because I ate all of my Wellington that gave them no proof to make the proper jugement? If it didn't take so long to get my order, making me hungry, maybe, just maybe I wouldn't have aten it. Or maybe if the food was delicious, I would've let it all slip for a first time visit. Talk about leaving an everlasting first impression. Usually in these type of highly disappointing situations, the management makes the meal complimentary but I guess maybe it wasn't severe enough to be done...or maybe they don't really deserve to be considered an upscale restaurant because REAL upscale restaurants would have gone out of their way and beyond expectations to do what it takes to make up for such a reputation crushing experience. Three stars goes to our server and front of the house staff, the other two were deducted due to the kitchen and management's poor execution on handling the situation. In my opinion, if you're looking more bang for your buck when it comes to steak dishes and overall excellent service, head down to the Trump Waikiki and check out BLT Steak. Now that's what I call QUALITY.
(3)
Pete P.

What a great evening at Hy's steakhouse. The best service, and the best steak that I have eaten in Hawaii.
(5)
Don D.

Atmosphere: 5 Service: 5 Parking: N/A (We walked it) Food: 5 My famiily and I have been here once before and definately wanted to try again. This visit seemed a little better than the last. The restaurant is BEAUTIFUL with all the wood surrounding the "individual" dining rooms. Makes it seem like youre in someones house, and your in the room specific to dining. We were greeted by our server rather quickly as we sat right when they opened up at 6:00 pm. He started us off with their complimentary cheese bread (kids love these and they got two baskets) This time, we decided not to go with an appetizer, because when we do, we normally dont ever finish our entrees. I had the Shishkaliks (29.95), which is marinated prime rib cubes, with bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. It was actually really good. Personally, I thought it was better than the cuts of steak that I have tried before. Wife had the half rack of lamb (I believe there were 4 ribs for $39.95). It also came with a side of her choice. Although it wasnt a big entree, she ate all of it. I thought it was rather expensive for the size of the rack. Kids had the Teriyaki chicken and the Kids Cheeseburger. (11.00). The burger was actually pretty big and had onions in it. I tried it, and its really good. I would go there, just for the burgers myself! Anyway, the service was GREAT! Waters were filled CONSTANTLY! No one ever got more than half way down the glass before it was filled again. When I bring my kids out to "fine dining", I can visualize the servers saying "Great, another local family with tiheir kids......low tippers" Regardless if they thought this way or not, we were still provided with great service and it shows in our tip! This time...we did not order dessert. We walked away from Hy's with our hunger satisfied. We were not FULL (like we normally are when we come here) and we were not "still hungry" afterwards. If you drive, they have valet parking RIGHT OUTSIDE the door of the restaurant. Family of 5, Tab came out to $116.00. Thank you Chris for making our dinner a great experience! We will be back soon.
(5)
Stephanie M.

Hy's was absolutely amazing. The service was impeccable, the decor a beautiful yet masculine throwback to the 1940s, and I had the most amazing seafood I have ever eaten in my entire life. Sure, it's pricey, but it was worth every one of my boyfriend's pennies!
(5)
Travis M.

Get the Bone in Steaks!! I've been here a couple of times and I was never impressed. I must have ordered or tried all the steaks they have. First time ordering the Bone In NY Strip Steak and it was by far the best steak I had in a over a year (and within the year I did go to Morton's, Ruth's Chris, and Wolfgangs). Now I'm not saying that the other 3 don't have good steaks. I'm just saying the steak last night was great, as there may be another cook, or just the fact that we went as soon as they opened so they took time preparing our food. Also got the onion soup, which was good as always. Maybe the cheese was a lil stringy, but its the taste I'm after. Complementary cheese bread was alright and even better since they gave us a second basket free. My gf's garlic steak was good too, but not like the bone in steak. And as always the service was impeccable.
(5)
Cheryl K.

I have always wanted to try this steak house. I know there have been lots of new steak places in Waikiki but this one has been in existence for a while and from the looks of the past reviews has a good track record. Hy's only has valet. $5 bucks (not including tip), not so bad since I know I was going to be rolling out of their restaurant and did not want to walk far. Most of the places I like have modern, contemporary designs, you know the clean lines, contempo and fresh. I walked in. The restaurant was like frozen in time. Very wooden and very tuxedo-ish. Let me share with you that we were really concerned about our attire and that we may be under-dressed but its really not bad and another reminder of how its nice to live in Hawaii. Anyway the hostesses wished us a happy anniversary and we were sat in a nice table in the corner. Our waiter greeted us promptly and we chose some wine which also came to our table pretty quickly. We decided on sharing the fresh mozzarella and vine ripened tomato specialty salad. I really wanted the scallop and ahi katsu appetizer but my husband couldn't eat the scallops so we opted not to. They also gave us their tasty cheese bread. We chose the Chateaubriand which is filet mignon that is carved at the table. Our waiter also seared my steak a little more on the little burner plate thing and also cut up our veggies which included an amazing blue cheese stuffed tomato, asparagus, mushrooms, carrots, squash, and broccoli. I also liked the sauce they served with it. Mmm! Everything was really good! We each had a cup of tea and they served us a strawberry cheesecake for our celebration. I really liked the restaurant. Our server was really helpful and everything came out super fast. I dig the old school style and the ambiance is nice with other people also celebrating special occasions and tourists enjoying Hawaii. Although a pretty expensive dinner it was worth it.
(5)
A H.

We ate here tonight and as an Oahu resident, I am completely comfortable in stating that Hy's is the MOST OVERATED STEAKHOUSE IN HAWAII. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. The seating staff and wait staff are terribly trained and apathetic, the in-house cheese bread was like eating something from Sonic (yuck); the appetizers, with the exception of the steak tartar, are average; the steak was over-cooked, the desserts unexceptional. I cannot remember the last time I was so underwhelmed by a supposed fine-dining establishment. We were warned by other locals that Hy's is a tourist trap and not to bother and sadly, they were correct. If you want a great steak, we recommend sticking with Mortons.
(1)
B. W.

I took my wife here for her birthday, first time here and the question I asked myself was, why it took so long? This place has it all, great food, service and ambience. Strict dress code which was refreshing, no shorts or beachwear. Food is somewhat $$$$ however, you pay for what you get. This must be the best steak I've had in several years, and the snapper entree the chef prepared was excellent. The grilled asparagus was superb, as were the garlic mash potato's and vegetables. The good sized cheesecake desert for my wife's BD was a nice touch, and the Strawberries Romanoff were excellent as well. Their cheese bread was awesome as well. I've been to all of the major steakhouses on the island, and this is by far the best preparation I've experienced, we will be returning. Our waiter, Phil, was very attentive, and the fact that the GM came to our table to introduce himself, and to check if we were satisfied with everything made it a perfect evening.
(5)
Cyndy K.

Cyndy's Bottom Line: A landmark steak house with 35 years in Waikiki. 3.75 for food 3.50 for service We went to celebrate my sister's birthday here and was so amazed that restaurant has been in business in Waikiki for 35 years! This is what we ate: Hy's Cheese bread - the first basket is complimentary. Kusshi oysters on a half shell. Perfectly shucked. Sashimi - fresh and delicious. Escargot a la Hy's - a special recipe. Prime rib 10 ounces, well seasoned with herbs and slow roasted tender and juicy. Cheesecake with strawberries. They also take and provide a complimentary picture. A nice touch to end a celebration.
(4)
SherilynLaraxJoshOcariza -.

Loved it there! Service was good, my bf took me there for my first time in our 3 year anniversary and they explained the menu very specifically and fluently clear. Food was neatly cooked and tasty :) they gave us on the house anniversary dessert & took our picture for free! So sweet of them! Live music was a +! We sat where the chef cooked in this glass showcase & it was pretty cool haha
(4)
M T.

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. He had been craving for some good steak so I reserved this place on opentable very last minute. Regardless, they gave us the full experience! To give you a sneak peak: we were seated around 5:45pm and left the restaurant around 8:00pm. My boyfriend usually dreads long dinners, but he really enjoyed this one. Service: Amazing from the valet parking staff. They were so quick and led us swiftly to the restaurant. Upon entrance, the greeter congratulated my boyfriend (I wrote one sentence about his bday on the online reservation form) and took us to our seat in a nice corner booth. Our waiter, Paul, was very friendly and entertaining! There were also other staff that brought water or took our plates (I believe their names were Cameron and Ricardo) who were very friendly. My boyfriend is a talker so he stopped the staff many times...I hope he didn't stall the service for other customers! Appetizer: As soon as we settled down, the warm cheese bread came. We ordered the Seafood Platter, Lobster Bisque (soup special) as an appetizer. Really fresh fish, which we loved. Soup was creamy and perfect. Main: My bf ordered the special, NY steak with mustard crust and two prawns, and I ordered a huuuuge ribeye steak. I was really hungry and thought I could eat it...but that didn't happen! It became leftovers for the family. Dessert: Complimentary birthday cheese cake with a candle for my bf. We also saw other customers ordering the warm desserts, so we ordered the Cherries Jubilee. Paul did a fabulous "performance" for us with fire crackling and the flaming orange peel! Other Service: Complimentary Photo from Hy's. They took a picture of us with the birthday cake and gave it to us before we left the restaurant. I had no idea this was a part of their service! This is a great restaurant to have any kind of celebration with a partner, friends or family. We appreciate the amazing food and service that was provided to us that night!
(5)
Lynard S.

I liked vintage look of the restaurant.. Service is great.. Food is awesome, I had the delmonico omg!! To die for.. And for dessert I had the chocolate molten cake it's awesome.. definitely I'm coming back..
(4)
Ryan M.

Hy's is my favorite steak house in the steak, I mean State. Each house of steak can certainly claim it's best in any one area but to me the overall food, atmosphere and experience at Hy's can't be beat. Let's start with the decor: The lovely wood finishes hearkens back to a bygone era of neo-imperial antiquity. Each panel, crown molding, chair and table appears as if it came directly from the home of Zubrowka's famous Desgoffe und Taxis Family. The carpeting is the only part that isn't exactly in line with the vibe and the grill and it's tile backdrop add a nice bit of flare. I like the cool glassed-in grill set up, it's like Jesus in a tuxedo t-shirt, it says I want to be formal, but I'm here to party. The service: I worked out really hard before dinner and was downing water like a gringo in a chili pepper eating contest, but they kept my glass filled nicely. I feel it was just the right amount of service to where we were well attended without being smothered. In that regard I felt kinda like the second royal baby, a big enough deal but not too big a deal. The Food: We started with a lobster bisque that was quite rich. The flavor was great as it was weighed down heavy by a light and whimsical smattering of lobster. Next came a well executed Caesar salad that Julius himself would cross the Rubicon for. I made like Marcus Junius and Decimus-ed the salad with prejudice. I ordered the Rib of a Prime, and was given not metallic shards of Optimus (sorry couldn't help myself once the train gets rolling...) but a great slab of bovine with flavorful au jus and veggies. I opted out of the starch and was given extra veggies. Dessert looked great, I took a picture, it was chocolate sauce with ice cream and fruits, it got rave reviews from my fellow diners. A drawback is the locale, it doesn't allow for any views and Waikiki can be quite busy. Sandwiched between not the greatest of places it is certainly a diamond in the kinda sorta but not really rough. The Valet parking is a huge plus though. Overall another great dining experience at Hy's. Get your Tropical contact Hy, meat Hy, or Young Rising Son's Hy on at Hy's.
(5)
Kate B.

Had my first date here with a stranger that became my husband, but that doesn't affect my review. This place is one of the most amazing steakhouses I've been to. They made the cesar salad right at our table, there was nothing premade here. The ahi tuna, local of course was stellar! the beef is also local and grass fed. The service was impecable, the food was out of this world, the ambiance is unmatched. Perfect experience from beginning to end, and must do if you're in the area.
(5)
Lia H.

Omg...love this place great food, good server, awesome customer service. I would love to come here again! And it was my husband birthday free cheese cake and a photo..
(5)
Linh L.

For our 1 year wedding anniversary we decided to try Hy's. We made a 7pm reservation but by the time my husband got home from work we were both pretty famished. We decided to take advantage of their happy hour which is from 5-630 in the lounge. I thought it was a bit odd how low the chairs and tables were in the lounge. It was a bit uncomfortable with my heels. The escargot was as good as expected but not extra special. I wish the snails were a little saltier. The garlic butter made a great dip for the bread. I was surprised how many oysters we got for only $15. They're tiny but meaty and sweet. One of the best oysters I've had. The mini beef wellingtons were also tiny but delicious! The beef was flavorful and tender and the outer pastry was perfectly crispy and flaky all around. We got sat at a u-shaped booth for dinner. Our waiter was very nice and accommodating. Our drinks never got low. The complimentary cheesy bread was very nice. My husband and I got the chateaubriand with baked potato and garlic mash. I liked my baked potato but nothing out of the ordinary. My husband did not really care for his garlic mash. The vegetables were slightly warmed. They were okay. Wish there were some grilling or butter or something. The steak was perfect. We ordered medium but it was a little more on the rare side, but we did not mind. Every bite was melt in your mouth. For dessert we got the banana fosters. I loved the table side flambÃ©. Yum yum yum. We also got a complimentary cheesecake with raspberry sauce and a free photo. All very nice touches. The cappuccino was okay. I think part of the reason we had such a great meal was because of yelp. I knew exactly what to order and we didn't have to waste any stomach space on anything mediocre.
(5)
Kat D.

I was already in bliss as I walked through Hy's doors, hand in hand with my other half as we prepared to celebrate another milestone together. The staff was superb at making us feel welcome as we were greeted by every single person that we've passed. It was our first time here, but the balance of professionalism & genuine aloha was consistent. We were seated in a comfy, circle booth, the table accented by a miniature lamp that seamlessly blended into the elegant 19th century library decor. Our server promptly introduced himself & gave us the name of another server who'd be assisting us later in the evening. We started off with a crisp & lightly breaded calamari fritti appetizer. For the entree, I ordered a medium rare Garlic Steak, a 7 ounce filet minon laced in a mushroom saute. Maybe it was the garlic element, but the steak tasted okay. I'd have to return to try something different. On the other hand, my boyfriend got the filet minon & an order of garlic fried rice. With garlic already on my taste buds, the fried rice was a little overpowering on flavor for me. Nonetheless, the word of the night seemed to be "thanks." Thanks for refilling our waters after every few sips. Thanks for always checking in on us. Thanks for congratulating us on our special day. Thanks for taking a complimentary picture & offering to take a picture on our phone. Thanks for the free cheesecake dessert that my boyfriend let me eat all by myself. But above all this, thanks for helping us celebrate our anniversary.
(4)
Jessica N.

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary here at Hy's. Based on their yelp reviews and the fact that we were staying at the Waikiki Park Heights, it was an easy decision. The place is pretty fancy and they do have a dress code for men: collared shirts and shoes. Upon arriving at Hy's, there was a greeter that opened the door for us, and the host and hostess checked us in. They said happy anniversary(they ask if we were celebrating anything when we made the reservation) to us and wanted to get us into a booth that was clearing up, so we waited. While waiting, the hostess escorted us to the lounge where we sat and listened to live music and ordered glasses of wine. We get seated soon after and our server, Jonah tells us the specials which sounded amazing, but we were already set on the prime rib. They gave us complimentary cheese bread that is pretty good, but you must eat them right when they bring it out fresh. We started with the fresh oysters for our appetizers and the oysters were nice and fresh served with cocktail sauce and horseradish, yum. We each ordered the 8oz prime rib Cajun style, medium. The prime rib was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy but I wasn't a huge fan of the Cajun. Although it packed flavor, it was almost like overkill.. Too salty for me.. But I was able to scrape some of the Cajun off which made it just right. My BF and I also shared the lobster tail. It's on the pricy side, but TOTALLY WORTH IT. According to Jonah, they revamped the way they cooked their lobster, he said it use to be plain, but now they serve it on a bed of mushrooms, green beans, lettuce, with a yummy lobster sauce on top. The lobster was cooked to perfection.. So juicy! Something to also note is that I was incredibly parched that night so I was downing my glass of water over and over, and I can tell ya.. They did not let my water glass go empty, service was great! Hy's ended our amazing dinner with a complimentary cheesecake to celebrate our anniversary, took a photo of us, and even printed us a copy! My BF and I really enjoyed our dinner at Hy's. Definitely wouldn't mind returning on my next visit to Waikiki!
(5)
Lisa Z.

Great place to go to enjoy good wine and food! The service was excellent and very friendly!!
(5)
Brad M.

Old school steakhouse in Hawaii. Nice, food fantastic, feels like NY but not, they let us slip in with flip flops and I loved that. Table side ceased was great, garlic filet awesome. I was so full I cou,d hardly walk out. Good job.
(5)
Dave Y.

My wife took me here to celebrate my 30th birthday (yay dirty 30). She made a reservation 2 days in advance. They do have a dress code, so be advise by that. Parking is a mess, but what did you expect. LUCKILY, they have a valet service that is free of charge, but we tipped our guy. Very young kid (literally out of high school) and he was very polite and ran to and from (he was the only one at the time when we got to our reservation time) The waiters are very well knowledgeable regarding the menu. The bar is fully stocked and can practically order whatever you want. We got fois grais for an appetizer as we wanted to try it. We kept seeing it on our food shows we watch and we just had to try it. It was really good! The taste was very mellow, and had a cartilage and fat feel. The figs with it went really well. For the main course I got a nice T-bone steak and my wife got the wellington. I destroyed my food and so did my wife. It was really good! They gave us a complimentary photo and also gave me a free cheesecake with a candle on it. It was cute and much appreciated. Overall, we will be back. Ambiance was nice and mellow, food was good, and the people are really friendly.
(5)
Nicole R.

We went to Hy's last night to celebrate my boyfriends birthday. There was complimentary valet parking which made the parking situation very easy. Everyone we encountered was superb. As soon as we walked up to the door a manager opened the door for us. We were then seated right away in a nice romantic booth that I had requested when making my reservation. I really enjoyed the ambiance here, it is much different from other restaurants in Waikiki and had a great romantic, classy vibe going on. I really wish I remembered the names of our team of servers because they were all fantastic. The water or wine never got below 1/2 full before someone touched it up and they were very attentive without being intrusive. These people are good at what they do!! For the food: to start we had the arugula salad and oysters Rockefeller. Both were delicious. For the entree we shared the fresh catch of the day and the beef Wellington and oh my goodness they were soooo delicious. The Wellington was cooked to perfection and the fish was so moist and flavorful. We didn't order dessert because we had a birthday cake waiting back at home but they brought out a birthday cheesecake for us and it was also very good. In addition, they took a photo of us and had it printed for us to take home. I was very impressed because comparatively to other fine dining restaurants Hy's is a little more affordable than say Nobu, Ruth's Chris or Morimotos but I definitely enjoyed the food and service here much better! Overall a great and very memorable experience, we will be back!
(5)
Jana T.

We haven't been here in awhile and to celebrate 59 was quite special. The end of the 50's and on into the 60's a new era. And the first celebration without my baby but yet we got to order things I know she definitely wouldn't eat, like the escargot and the steak tartare. For us a lot of food. When I was 25, this food would've been no problem and we could've polished off more food plus dessert, however being older now after ordering 2 appetizers and 2-glasses of wine, it was pretty filling. And I couldn't finish my dinner so guess what? Still celebrating 59 tonite too with leftovers. Thank you Hy's for a great night.
(5)
Victoria C.

I absolutely love Hy's! Now of course I don't eat here too often as it is a fine dining restaurant but the happy hour menu is really great and affordable. I think it starts from 5-630. My favorite would have to be the beef Wellington. So so good!! Comes with 4 small pieces for only $10! The beef sliders with quail egg was also another item I really liked. You can get a pretty good meal off the happy hour menu. I will say one dish that wasn't so good which was actually not cooked all the way was the seafood dynamite. I guess this is a new item on their menu. Comes with a medley of different seafood and a couple pieces of bread. My mom and I noticed that it was odd that the seafood didn't seem cooked all the way. Weird being that this a baked dish! The salmon was medium rare. We thought hmm maybe it's supposed to be that way but then we barely ate it because it just wasn't appetizing eating it partially rare. I asked our server if this dish was supposed to be cooked and he made some excuse that it's suppose to be like this so it's soft. I'm not sure if he didn't realize that the seafood items were partially not cooked but we brushed it off and just didn't eat it. Thankfully one of the bussers noticed we hadn't really touched it and asked if something was wrong. We explained to him that it tasted uncooked. He was very accommodating and right away took the dish back to the kitchen to see if it was supposed to be like this. A few minutes later the manager came by and apologized for our dish being not cooked all the way and that it would be taken off the bill. He was very apologetic and asked us if there was anything else we wanted but by then we were already pretty full. So thank you to that busser who helped us because our server obviously didn't seem to care! That busser should of kept all the tip instead :p Besides that, service was up to par and I really enjoyed everything there. One of my fav steakhouses!
(4)
Kris P.

This review is way overdue as I try to reup my Yelp status. The wifey and i came here to celebrate my birthday, and we also had a $100 GC in our back pocket. GC on my bday you might ask? Well, lets face it. When youre married, her money is mines and my money (what little of it) is hers. When we got there, we were wisked towards the back corner. I hate that. But at Hys it might be the best area to sit. Behind a thick glass encased room is the grill they use for the steaks. Pretty awesome. I ordered the ribeye and and it was pretty awesome. Melt and broke da mouth. And they probably slapped some butter on it too. I wouldn't call it the best steak I've had, but its up there near the top. The best part of the night. Two words... banana + foster. Come on! After that show, i almost wanted to call a taxi to roll my fat azz out the restaurant.
(5)
Zaneth Y.

Came here twice and by far both experience, I'm always impressed because the staff are always exceeding my expectations. If you're willing to spend $$$$$, celebrate a special occasion and love steak.. Hys should be a place you should come. Parking: complimentary valet. Gratitude is appreciated Atmosphere: ambiance is a bit Sophisticated, With dim lighting and different sections of the restaurant you won't be able to tell how big the restaurant really is. Staff are dressed to impressed meaning they wear tuxedos. Pretty neat. I suggest wearing something elegant like a cocktails dress for women and aloha/ Collard shirts for men. They really hold a high standard of fine dining. Food and drinks : have a wide selection of wine. This restaurant is no cheap place. Plan on spending $40+ per person! I ordered the hys garlic steak as my main entree and it was mighty tasty and flavorful. They also give complimentary cheese bread. Appetizers: escargot and scallops are FTW. Desserts: hands down banana foster !!!!! Staff: everyone is always on it ! Great customer service and I have to say some are even attractive ! Highly recommend for a fine dining restaurant! Good for date nights, celebration or just being with the family! Would definitely come again !
(5)
Marissa B.

My boyfriend and I took a trip to Waikiki in January/February (2015) - and both being foodies, and steak fanatics, went here because it came up on Google as the best steak in Waikiki. Hy's did not disappoint. The ambiance is old school and reminded me of being on the Titanic, perfect for the fancy, romantic date night we were after. The bar/lounge area is super cool and vintage looking, and the waiters all wear full on tuxedos. We ordered drinks in the lounge while we waited for our table. Reservations are a must most nights, in my opinion. Our drinks were excellent and served promptly, and then we were escorted to our table. Our server's name was Chris, I believe, and he was bar none probably the best waiter we have ever had in our lives. Incredibly accommodating and pleasant. We ordered the Caesar salad, which they prepare table side and what an experience that was. As I said, we are both foodies and watching Chris prepare this was like real life food network at our table. This was by far and away the best salad of our lives and we are salad fanatics, Caesar in particular. They serve cheese bread at your table which, by no means was spectacular but cheese and bread is a winning combination you can't really mess up. My boyfriend ordered the beef Wellington, which is like a filet mignon covered in pastry dough. Outstanding. He was absolutely in heaven. I ordered the filet mignon, cooked absolutely perfect, high quality, and our sides of veggies and potatoes did not disappoint. We went back for a second time later in the week and while it was still amazing, we asked for Chris to serve us and he was off that night. We both agree that the table side salad was NOT as good when NOT prepared by Chris, though still excellent. Chris did say he was trained as a chef though, so that may have made all the difference. The second time we also had dessert, coconut creme brÃ»lÃ©e.....amazing. Two things I love in one. All in all, as stated before, this was the best meal of our lives and the service was above and beyond. Shout out to Chris for the mind blowing salad and service. Please see my pics!!!
(5)
Mark Y.

I've always reserved dining at Hy's for very special occasions. The last time I was here was for a friend's birthday but that was probably 6-7 years ago. We have family visiting for the holidays so figured Hy's would be a good choice for Christmas Eve dinner. A very good choice I think. The thing I really love about this place is the throwback-to-the-classic-steakhouse decor. The interior is adorn with floor to ceiling bookshelves, intricate wood carvings over the entryways, and dark wood paneling. It really sets the mood for the carnivorish experience. The four of us started with some cocktails and a tableside caesar. I think the guy making the salad was a bit nervous because when separating the egg white from the yolk. he cracked the shell over the salad bowl which caused a lot the egg white to fall into the dressing. One of the girls in the party (who was kind of tipsy) started saying things like "awwww c'mon, you need to redo that dressing. You're screwing it up."...LOL. We quickly quieted her down. :) The salad turned out great...and anyway, the original Caesar salad recipe contained whole (coddled) eggs, not just the yolks. Dinner pretty much consisted of steak. 2 ribeyes were ordered, a T-Bone, and a Porterhouse. I felt like splurging so ordered the Porterhouse. It came just as I ordered, rare :). I was a bit disappointed though when I realized my friend's T-Bone was bigger than my Porterhouse, oh well. We were all pretty full after the steaks so we just ordered one dessert and had a small bite of it. It was a coconut creme brulee. This was just so-so I think but still a nice way to finish off the meal. I'm trying to convince my friend that we should deem the third Friday of every month as a "very special" occasion but i don't think that's gonna fly.
(4)
Erlyn L.

Hy's was recommended by a friend to try & when I was browsing the Sunday paper the restaurant was featured & the write up was pretty good. Great reviews. Monday night we dined there and our waiter David & the rest of the staff who we encountered was very friendly. David was very helpful since it was our first time there. The food was very good. Very good services too.
(5)
Hannah Q.

I made surprise reservations for my husbands birthday for just the two of us. It might as well should've been a surprise for both of us because it was nothing like I was expecting--it was even better. They have free valet so no need to stress out about parking. The second you walk in, you forget you're in Hawaii. It has a very old-classical fine dining elegance to it with dapper staff members dressed in suits and slicked back hair. Perfect excuse to toss aside your flip flops and throw on some high heels. They started us with cheese garlic bread. Dangerously delicious especially if you intentionally starved yourself the entire day. Cheap thrills so just keep that in mind. My husband ordered the rib eye which was pretty tasty. I ordered the Cesar salad and the escargot. I had heard the Cesar salad for 2 was essential here, more so for the entertainment since they make it right in front of you. Fellow yelpers were right, it was fun to watch and was even very tasty! The escargot was delicious. Nothing else to say about that. The servers brought out a birthday cake and asked if they could take a picture of us with their digital camera. 10 min later they came out with a 'thank you' card and our photo--full of surprises! Bottom line: great dining experience for special occasions. Service is beyond excellent and I think that is where majority if my stars go. Food was delicious as well but not mind boggling. If you want good steak, Ruth's Chris steak house is the way to go. If you want service beyond excellence, Hy's has it.
(4)
Roxanne Lynn T.

After working in Waikiki for years and passing by this place, finally got to try it couple weeks ago with several of my friends. We had a reservation set for 6 at 7:30 pm. We waited about 15 minutes before getting seated. The ambiance is very classy and upscale. But after all, it is considered a fine dining place. They have a live performer there and the setting here felt like you wouldn't think you're in Waikiki. So it felt like an old school romantic environment. We were seated in the middle of the room, I felt like there were so many servers going back and forth which kind of made me feel dizzy as they were passing on both sides of our tables. But we did have friendly service. I know they're known for their steaks here but I'm not much of a steak person so I got the Chicken Piccata with lemon butter with a side of baked potato. It was really good but the only cons were we waited for the food for a long time. But our waiter explained that there was a group of maybe 20+ being served before us that's why our wait was expected to be longer than usual. Meanwhile, we were offered some cheesy house bread and ordered drinks while we waited. The drink service was such a quick turnaround. They were so on it once we put in our orders. It was two of our friends birthdays so they came out with 2 complimentary cheesecake desserts with candles for the celebrants. Then we topped it off with a banana foster flambe dessert while they prepared in front of us which was fun to watch. It turned out pretty good though.
(4)
Michael W.

June 2015 - This is an updated review of our latest visit to one of Honolulu's most popular Steakhouses. On this visit, a table in the Library was requested and received. It's quieter and more intimate than the main dining room. The Hostess greeted us, checked our reservation and escorted us to our table without delay. Our bus person immediately filled our water glasses and our waiter brought us menus soon after. All this expedient service when the restaurant seemed sold out! Chris, our waiter, explained the specials of the day after handing us our menus and taking our drink orders. After a reasonable time, he returned with our drinks and asked if we had any questions on any of the menu items, answered them and gave us more needed time to decide. Being Senior Citizens with smaller appetites, I opted for a 14 oz. Delmonico, magandang umaga! rare, Au Poivre Sauce and steamed vegetables du jour. My wife chose the Beef Wellington medium, Cabernet Truffle Sauce and steamed vegetables du jour. We both decided not to have any appetizers,soups, salads or starch. Anticipating our entrees, we delved right in when they arrived. Both were done perfectly to our request. Both entrees were very delicious and very tender. We then indulged in desserts consisting of a Coconut Creme BrÃ»lÃ©e and a Rasberry Sauce Cheesecake. Needless to say, both were scrumptious! Since we were celebrating an Anniversary, the cheesecake and a photo memento were compliments of the house. We will definitely patronize this wonderful eatery again and again and again. If anyone craves top drawer service and steaks, Hy's Steak House in Waikiki is your go to place.
(5)
Steven C.

Service was great. Politely greeted at the door and by the valet service. John, our waiter was very polite and provided great service along with the rest of the staff. John even offered to walk us to the restroom. The prime rib was spectacular and perfectly cooked along with the garlic steak. The free photo and birthday cheesecake was a nice touch. I would definitely return in the future.
(5)
Mella M.

We always enjoy everything about Hy's. This time we tried something new: crab cakes. It was delicious! Loving the new decor, too.
(5)
Mei Y.

We came here with as a large family group. Reservations were made at least a few days in advance and we were seated on time. Parking is valet (complimentary). The decors and ambiance is amazing. You don't feel like you are in Honolulu anymore, nonetheless Waikiki. The menu was pretty extensive and deciding on what to get was difficult. For appetizers we ordered the escargot (so butterly delicious!!), duck confit salad (very good!!!), and seafood and avocado salad (not what we expected, it was more like a mayo salad, not much veggies in it). The cheese bread was delicious and may have contributed to us feeling a bit more full. For entrees we ended up ordering the beef wellington (pastry wrapped steak with mushrooms with some yummy gravy) and the Delmonico steak. My other family members ordered the prime rib (the most tender prime rib I ever had!), garlic steak, and rack of lamb. All were delicious (we tend to eat more family style). For dessert we ordered the strawberry flambÃ© (this was a fun show to watch as well as delicious to taste), decadent chocolate flourless cake (basically a delicious chocolate brick), and ice cream (no big there). Overall we had a wonderful experience. Great service and great food!
(5)
Cat P.

Really solid steakhouse. The ambience is really nice, as they have a live performer playing love songs on the guitar, and the feel of the steak house is a little old school but romantic. The dining area is dim, and the servers are all dressed up very nicely in tuxes. I ordered the delmonico steak which was cooked perfectly (medium rare), and super juicy. I also got the baked potato and a side of veggies. My fiance ordered the beef wellington, which was also very good. The pastry on the outside was crispy but fluffy, and the meat was tender on the inside. The best part about it was the cabernet truffle sauce that it comes with. One of my favorite parts of the meal was the cheese bread, which was super cheesy and buttery.... YUMMM. Luckily, this was complimentary... score! Service was good and the hostesses and server were very friendly and attentive. They served us a complimentary birthday dessert for my fiance, and even took a picture of us that they printed out and let us take home. Very sweet!
(4)
Victoria M.

In my opinion, this is the best steakhouse on the island. Think classic upscale dining. It's the kind of place that one can enjoy the ambiance as much as the food. I thought that Jacob N. had recommended this place to me, but found out that it had really been Cathy T. Thanks, Cathy!!! Now that the thanks are out of the way, let's move on to the review... Ambiance: Amazing. Classic. Wooden paneling and detail everywhere. Wait staff in tuxedos. Beautiful cooking grill and chef behind glass, so you can actually see the steaks being grilled if you're lucky enough to sit nearby. A little dark, so food pics aren't perfect, but well-lit enough you can still read the menu. Seating: They have multiple rooms, including a more "bar-specific" room. For some tables there are wide, padded chairs; we were seated in a half-circle booth, which I love. The hostess pulls the table out to seat you. Reservations: I made rez via the yelp app. I said in the "notes" section that we were celebrating something, so they acted accordingly. Easy to do, and I would alway recommend reservations everywhere that offers them. Drinks: I had a Laphroaig, neat with a side of ice. They presented it perfectly; they put it in a scotch glass, and the ice was in a separate glass which was on a plate, with a spoon. My date ordered a beer, and seemed to enjoy it. Beginning food stuff: The Parmesan bread they serve is super good. It tastes like those cheese crisps that Whole Foods makes, but instead or being crunchy it's soft and delicious. They brought it out fast, which made me happy. We ordered the Foie Gras and the Cesar salad: Both were spectacular, and I highly suggest you get them. The foie gras is just two pieces, but totally worth it, in my opinion. If you order more than one Cesar salad, they'll make it table side. That was fun to watch. Main food: We ordered the Beef Tenderloin (cooked medium, per waiter's suggestion) and the Bone-In Ribeye (medium rare). Both were completely spectacular. I can't rave enough about them. The meat was absolutely exquisite. It melted in your mouth. The tenderloin was so tender you hardly needed a knife to cut it, and the sauce on it was stellar. The ribeye was so tasty, and so perfectly seasoned, that I thought I was in heaven. Both entrees came with vegetables, and either rice or mashed potatoes: We choose mashed potatoes for both. In my opinion, the potatoes needed a TINY bit of salt, but other than that, the food was perfection. Dessert: Since we had told them we were celebrating, they brought us a complimentary house specialty, cheesecake. It was mouthwateringly good, and the strawberry compote sauce on the side tied it all together perfectly. Service: Our server, Randy, did a great job, and really did treat us pretty well. Other staff stopped by constantly to check on us, too, and I don't think my water glass ever got less than one third down from the tip. Cost: A bit pricey, but good if you're celebrating, or are wealthy. I think that each thing that we paid for was well worth the price, except for the scotch, which was marked up exponentially. Two people could easily get out of Hy's for under three hundred. Summary: Best steak I've had in forever, some of the best service I've had, and great ambiance. I am looking forward to finding a reason to go back there again soon!
(5)
Candice M.

How did we end up at Hy's? My husband was looking for a Beef Wellington and many people have raved about Hy's. So, we decided to finally check it out. I've been having an itch to go. Unfortunately, my expectations may have been too high. PARKING: good touch with the valet. Although, it seemed a bit unneeded seeing that our car was parked 100 yards from drop off. ENTRANCE AND HOSTESSES: Someone had mentioned the before that the hostesses were quite snobby. I will have to second that comment. I don't mind a snobby front staff for a "fancy" restaurant but I wouldn't call this place fancy. I think they try hard to be fancy with the snobby front staff and the collared shirts rule but honestly, I think they just set themselves up for disappointment with those expectations. If you want fancy, check out 53 by the Sea Nevertheless, they were accommodating when I had made my reservations for the wrong day and showed my husband and I to the bar, which brings us to... THE BAR: I would come back just for the bar alone! Shoutout to Chelsie for making me a great Rusty Anchor. Lots of good liquor and I couldn't taste a drop of it additionally, she and the other bartender noticed that we had been hanging out for a good amount of time (over 45 minutes) and inquired. We explained the situation of the wrong date reservation and she immediately brought us an appetizer menu and cheese bread. By the way, cheese bread is ok. The only thing that makes it great is the fact that it's complimentary. We ordered crab cakes along with the bread. Skip the crab cakes. They're nothing to write home about. DINNER: Steak Oscar. It's pretty good. It think my husband enjoyed it more than I did. The vegetable medley was exquisite with the hollaindaise, which was the best hollaindaise I've ever tasted! Crab on the Oscar was a bit tougher than what I would've liked though. Mashed potatoes were disappointing. In fact, I barely touched them. I wasn't going to waste precious stomach space on that when I still had to try dessert. My husband ordered the Beef Wellington as expected. Good, but not great. Kudos to the chef for chopping those mushrooms so finely that my husband didn't notice until he was over halfway done! And he supposedly hates mushrooms The outside pastry was crisp Unfortunately, the pastry wasn't evenly wrapped and there was a gob underneath the steak. Nevertheless, better than I can ever do! I'm just a critic DESSERT: "3 recommendations... The first one is the Bananas Foster. Second, Bananas Foster. And third, Bananas Foster." Let's just say that our waiter was ON POINT! We also ordered the flourless chocolate cake. It's good but once again, I've had better (Kalapawai). BUT eat it with ice cream and it is sensational. TABLE SERVICE: We appreciated the fact that our waiter enunciated So much so that my husband thought it would be nice for him to do a narrative on his life. Unfortunately, I do not remember his name but I applaud him for knowing the menu like the back of his hand. He's a very skilled waiter and deserves a lot of kudos! Additionally, there was a mix up with the boxing of our dessert that he just gave us a brand new one AMBIANCE AND BATHROOMS: Interesting decor. The place felt as if I should've lounged around with a cigar in my hand. Performer was good but not enough to keep my attention. With the ambiance of the restaurant, I expected a neat bathroom. Unfortunately, the theme throughout is lacking. Would I return? Yeah, I think so. Unfortunately, I wasn't too happy with the price. I spent the same amount at 53 by the Sea and that was ON POINT. Bottom line, some things are overpriced. I would come back to try the Caesar Salad and have another Bananas Foster. CHEERS! TABLE SERVICE:
(3)
Trisha G.

I have to start with the fact that I am not a big steak fan, but when I go to a good steakhouse, I must get a small, yet tender cut of beef. This place is better good - it is exceptional from the service to the food. On this first visit, I went with the RESTAURANT WEEK MENU offerings which were spectacular and provided a wide range of food. LOBSTER BISQUE was a perfect savory broth with tomatoes and cream. The main course included a 8 OZ PETIT FILET which was perfectly grilled to my requested temperature. It was served with two BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS drenched in a delicious whole mustard sauce, asparagus and my choice of side: GARLIC MASHED POTATOES. The scallops were also expertly cooked and the mustard sauce was a nice zingy complement. A surprising and wonderful dessert was the UBE CHEESECAKE. Rich, dense and deliciously purple. In addition, because my dining partner had heard so many good things about the table side flambÃ© preparations, we also added on an order of BANANAS FLAMBE - to share. It was served with a perfectly caramelized rum based sauce over vanilla ice cream. So delicious. I must say that I very much enjoyed our waiter Paul who did such a wonderful job last night. I can't wait to come back with the boyfriend. It was such a great total experience.
(5)
Teri C.

Came here with reservations on a Friday night with my boyfriend to celebrate his birthday. It didn't seem too busy. Service was absolutely awesome. Our server (unfortunately I forgot his name) was very attentive and friendly. Our drinks were constantly filled and each dish was brought out in a timely manner. We ordered: Lobster bisque- creamy with small pieces of lobster Caesar salad- made table side. Overly dressed. Least favorite of our meal Garlic filet mignon- cooked perfectly but a bit tough to cut through. Enjoyed the mushrooms on top Delmonico steak- boneless rib eye which my bf really enjoyed Chocolate lovers flambÃ©- favorite part of the meal. Prepared table side. Includes Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream, strawberries, tangerines, and bananas with freshly made chocolate sauce drizzled over They also gave a complimentary cheesecake for my boyfriends birthday and took a picture of us which they gave a printed copy at the end. It was a memorable keepsake for night. Apparently they implemented a dress code last month or so where you must wear collared shirts and shoes but we noticed that there were a bundle of people in casual wear.
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Al D.

Came here for a date with my s/o. The service was good. Place seemed dated. We enjoyed the dessert. For the price we'd rather go elsewhere.
(3)
Seagem F.

Aloha and happy Easter to all! Hys to the rescue with Bob the manager who is always so gracious:)) Chris the bartender is one of the best in town for always making the best cocktails;) What an awesome new happy hour menu;) The food is the best quality you will ever have:)) We ordered beef carparccio, shrimp, oysters, prime rib sandwich, Wellington and desserts:)) Everyone here is so professional;) Always making excellent food and one of the oldest restaurants in Waikiki that's still here and always such a pleasure with live music too;))
(5)
Jen M.

Had a fantastic dining experience at Hy's! My boyfriend and I do fancy restaurants just for special occasions and when I used to leave town for a long time so for my birthday he treated me to Hy's! I had only heard about this place when I saw my landlord posted on Facebook that she ate here on her birthday so I knew that it was expensive hahaha. I believe we had a late reservation of 7:45 or 8 but my boyfriend hates being late so he rushed me and we were there around 7pm. We were seated after waiting for a few minutes. The interior is extremely outdated but passable. I guess no one cares how it looks inside as long as it's clean and comfy. The ambiance is pretty average, slightly noisy but nothing that would outrage you. lol Our waiter was really nice and accommodating even with our questions. I loved the oysters!!!!! So much flavor. The steak is phenomenal. I like that it comes as a meal and not like Ruth's Chris where you have to order the sides separately. We didn't order drinks because honestly we weren't familiar with their wines lol. The table side flame-cooked presentation is so fun!! We ordered a banana ice cream dessert... I can't remember the name anymore. Such a perfect dining experience and would definitely come back again for a special occassion!
(5)
Oy L.

The best rack of lamb in the island and the garlic filet mignon is the best. Must try
(5)
Rob B.

You will totally forget your in Hawaii after walking through the front door. Would be a wonderful place for Christmas or special occasion. The service was impeccable and the table side service so special and performed with panache and with respect to true recipes. A true classic, a Grande Dame
(4)
Isa R.

Service slipped today. Waited 30 minutes from the time dessert was finished to get the check, and that was only after I had to flag down another server to ask for it. It's like our server forgot about us. Very annoying and disappointing experience.
(3)
Serena M.

Reservation was at 7:45 but we came early. They seated us in the lounge area. Waiter asked us what we wanted to drink so I asked for a menu. This was at 7:00. He still hasn't come to take our order. It is now 7:23. Not happy with the service so far and I haven't even had dinner. Getting seated for dinner was totally different. Service was spot on and the food was delicious. The waiter gave us some good recommendations for appetizers. We really enjoyed the scallop katsu, it wasn't oily or overlooked. We both enjoyed our entrees and they were cooked just right. I was glad we didn't walk out after basically getting ignored in the lounge. Thanks for the complimentary picture and dessert :)
(5)
X H.

The cheese bread is just wonderful, the steak is super, and the servers are professional. However, the receptionists are little stuck up.
(4)
Jennifer H.

I had a oysters for starters, then had lamb chops ( they made it a little too rare but they fixed it later) and creamed spiniach.. and my favorite was dessert. I had cherries jubilee and it was awesome! They do a fire show by swirling liquor down a twisting orange peel..and to top it all off...vanilla ice cream...This is a very nice steak house. Only for special occasions though.....=p They have great ambiance, great service..food was ok but dessert was best.
(3)
Janet H.

I highly recommend the caesar salad as it transforms a plain meal into dinner and a show. The waiter makes the delicious salad starting with the dressing from scratch right next to the table. I'm a huge Food Network fan, so I had fun asking him to explain his ingredients as he tossed them into the bowl one at a time. We also managed to snag a table at the back of the restaurant where they showcased the grill behind glass. We got to watch the grillmaster cook all sorts of steaks while we critiqued his performance. My garlic filet was beautifully done med-rare with crispy garlic chips laid over the sauce. It was a huge filet and I'm disappointed to admit that I could not finish it. I must have filled up on too much cheesy bread at the beginning of the meal.
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Hashim A.

Went here my first night in Waikiki. The service was exceptional. Atmosphere was not too loud, not too mellow. There was a live performer while we dined. We were seated by the cauldron where they cook the steaks and I had a great view. We skipped the appetizers and went straight to soup/salad as the first course. I had the soup du jour, which happened to be lobster bisque, which was excellent. My girlfriend had the Tomato & Onion Salad with bleu cheese, which she enjoyed. Now to the steaks. I had the Delmonico and my girlfriend had the NY Strip. The Delmonico was better than the Strip by a wide margin. I'd say that Hy's steaks are on par with the other prime steakhouses. Better than Morton's, but I prefer Ruth's Chris. Steaks were perfectly cooked, and included sides. The table side flambe was a good show, worth it to see it once. I will definitely return here next time I'm in Waikiki.
(4)
Bryan H.

The best steakhouse I have ever been to. Try the twiced baked potatoe also. The filet was cooked perfectly that melt in your mouth. Desert was excellent also. The staff was superb. I want to come back so bad just to eat her again. Love it.
(5)
A J.

Un-Sat the quality of food I got there. I had beef wellington, that was so chewy, the cut of meat must have been from the oldest cow in the herd. I expected a nice meal, but I am still mad at myself for paying for the nasty food I got at Hy's. The Service was OK, thats why they get one star. I hear they have a new chef and that might help, but it was the crapy quality of the steak I had. Blazen Steakes is better. I would not even recomend this place to someone I hated.
(1)
Julie G.

Seriously does it get better that The Hy's? If so please let me know because I would love to vist this other place, until then The Hy's gets all my money! PS: The cheesy bread, the steak, the deserts...even the pepsi tastes awesome at this place! And lets not forget the ambiance!!! Ladies and gents...as good as it gets here! Oh, btw its on the pricey side if you were wondering...
(5)
Nicole K.

I am quite a fan of Hy's. My mom and I went because she had a coupon/discount thing. The atmosphere is phenomenal. Not that it was very exuberant. I just felt really out of place. I wore a dress and heels, but I still felt like I was underdressed. We had a table all the way in the back, and it wasn't very crowded. The waiters were excellent. Not overly bothersome by asking over and over again "How is everything?" But they were very attentive. My mom and I got the warm spinach salad special where they prepare it right in front of you! It was such a great experience. It's for 2 or more people, and I highly recommend you trying this. And the cheese bread just hits the spot. It's crispy on the very outside, but the white part is so soft and cheesy. Thinking about it makes me so happy. For an appetizer we also got the Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic, Pinenuts & Basil. Excellent, as well. The appetizers and salad were enough to fill me up, but I still managed to do some damage on my prime rib!! It was cooked so well. I like my meat red, and they got it just right. It was so juicy, and there wasn't a lot of fat on it. But there was just enough for me to enjoy. I love the fat, but if there's any fat on a piece of steak, I WILL EAT IT! It's the best part. Haha. But even though there was hardly any fat on my prime rib, i still thought it was good.
(4)
Dana V.

LOVED IT! Reminded me of being back home in Chicago. Service wasn't the best but we choose to sat in the bar instead of the dining area so that's to be expected I guess. I will most definitely return to Hy's!
(5)
Darick M.

Thought it was awesome! Actually liked it better than Ruth's Chris and Wolfgang's! The service was excellent which is to be expected from a place like this, only $5 for valet parking, and I thought the food was great! The cheese bread they give you in the beginning is really good! I started off with the Osetra Caviar which was nice, first time trying it.. had a nice mild salty taste to it. I should have made note of the brand of Osetra they used. It was worth experiencing.. Then I had a medium-rare Delmonico. It was juicy, and I could taste the Kiawe. My friend had the crab cakes and the prime rib.. I thought the crab cakes were alright, but i'm not a crab cake person.. I believe my friend thought they were ok too.. I sampled some of her prime rib.. and I think I'm going to convert from rib eye/delmonico to prime rib.. Since it was my birthday the waiter brought out a slice of strawberry cheesecake.. I thought their cheesecake was really light and fluffy, I enjoyed it.. I'd totally order that the next time I go. We finished off with cherries jubilee, it was fun to watch the preparation. And it wasn't too sweet either. It was a nice refreshing finish to the dinner..
(4)
Jesse F.

For starter's, the cheese bread was pretty good. If you are familiar with "texas toast", imagine that with melted cheese on top. We both had steaks for dinner, the 8 oz fillet and the peppercorn. Mine was cooked perfectly and full of flavor, however, it wasn't the perfect cut of meat...it had quite a few sections with fat in it. For sides we had garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. both were okay, not full of flavor, nor unbearable. Desert was amazing, cappuchino truffle, with a dark chocolate filling. It was delicious. Overall, it was a pretty good experience. Would def return to give another shot. $140 for 2, not bad.
(3)
AsianRunningDiva S.

OH WOW! YUM! YUM! YUM! First off, we arrived to valet parking for $5, well worth not having to look for parking in Waiks! Arrived 5 min before our OpenTable reservation at 8:30p (1000 points on Open Table!!!), and was seated right away, near the glass-cased grill chef. Our water glasses were filled right after we sat, and a captain came by for our drink order. The waiter personally directed me to the bathroom instead of just pointing me in the right direction, which was so helpful! Won't talk about the ambiance since many other reviews have already commented on it (old-fashioned, romantic), so I'll just talk about the food: Pupu: Free first basket of cheese bread--yum!!! The scallops katsu was lightly fried, crispy, served on top a bed of watercress salad and wasabi sauce! Dinner: Half rack of lamb medium rare, 10oz prime rib med rare. The lamb and prime rib were perfectly cooked, served with sugar snap peas and a choice of starch (or you can get double veggies like I did). The garlic mash was very very good with the prime rib! Dessert: Choco lovers for one (it's on the menu for 2, but the captain informed us that we could get it for 1) was AWESOME! They prepare the dessert tableside: melted butter, melted choco chips and then poured over ice cream and strawberries, bananas, and mandarin oranges! AMAZING!!!!!! Since I had a PlayHawaii coupon for $100, our bill came out to $42--pupu, 2 entrees, dessert, and 3 drinks! Not too bad for an awesome night out! Not a place that I would go on a regular basis since it's on the pricier side, but for a special night out, this is a great place to go! Love the valet parking--when our car arrived, a second valet jumped up off his seat and went to open the passenger side door for me! How considerate! :)
(5)
Karen D.

Every time we've eaten there, Hy's has always offered great food and service. The last time we went, we celebrated our anniversary, and they made it special for us, even presenting us with a keepsake photo. Hy's is an old-school, upscale environment with dim lighting, wood paneling, and formally attired servers. Their menu doesn't offer creativity, but they deliver on the the classics with panache.
(4)
Li B.

Overpriced big time!! Food was good, but nothing to write home about, mediocre dessert, shameful service for such a "classy" place. If you want to impress or be impressed, skip it.
(3)
Jim C.

Food good, not great. Neptune steak ordinary, fau Gra very good. A bit pretentious. Check in host stuffy.
(2)
E F.

Bread was mediocre, drinks were awesome. Overpriced for what you get.... Meat quality was OK (nothing special) but portion was lame for what I spent on it. Be prepared to empty your wallet here. Dinky baked potato and tiny Filet for a not so tiny price. Was hoping for a bit more here, quality wise and portion wise.
(3)
Sheron C.

I LOVE this place! No, it's not a trendy new joint - it's better! Fashionable little bistro's and fly-by-night eateries can't hold a candle to Hy's old world charm and just down right delicious cuisine. I have been here on numerous occasions and they have always made our night/evening feel more special. The service is impeccable, the food, delightful and the ambiance reminiscent of the good old days (for which I wasn't alive, but I get to vicariously relive by going to Hy's). At my last dinner at Hy's, I had the warm spinach salad, which was so so so super tasty, I could've made a meal of that alone, and was prepared table side. My entree was the Hawaiian style fresh fish, which happened to be Onaga that day and was super moist and flavorful with a savory reduction that added just a hint of a kick and saltiness and balanced the fish perfectly. The rest of my party opted for the steak (not sure which cut) which they also raved about. My companions had the Bananas foster for dessert (also prepared tableside) and I had the chocolate mousse. Both desserts were simply superb, and capped yet another amazing experience at Hy's. As a side note - we also had a bottle of the Hy's reserve wine, which was fantastic. And don't forget the cheese bread, which is a tempting little treat to whet your appetite or to go with your salad.
(5)
Jennifer J.

I was looking forward to eating here because of the good reviews. Sadly, this is the first time that my opinions dont align with other yelp-ers. The food was ok, but honestly maybe it was just a bad night, but I experienced some of the worst service I ever encountered. We waited about 25 minutes after being seated for our waiter to come take our order. We then politely asked someone if we could have our waiter come by. To which he responds "Sorry, he's kinda busy. He will be here shortly". Really now?!!! We are like the only people seated on our complete side of the restaurant. So we patiently waited, but I started to get annoyed..even considered leaving but I thought it was rude. 15 minutes later our server comes by and honestly by that point nothing could really salvage the meal. I ordered the filet mignon, which was ok. It was not evenly cooked and I have definitely had much better before. My boyfriend get the Delmonico which I thought was horrible. It was super fatty and totally unevenly cooked from like rare to medium well in some parts. I told him he should ask to have it recooked, but I think we were both just over the meal by that point. And his meat was like over $ 60.so basically, a ripoff. On top of that, our waiter never asked us once how our food was or stop by. Therefore, this was one of the worst dining experiences I have had. What a shame.
(1)
Tamra P.

Another customer dinner here and another wonderful experience. Creamy asparagus and crab soup was scrumptious. I was on a seafood kick so did the unthinkable and ordered scallops. They will also swap out your potato/rice option for more side veggies if you ask--made more room for cheesy bread! Enjoyed everything with a delicious Stag's Leap Merlot. Happy customer, and happy me! Skipped dessert but love the mint chocolates that come with your bill. Service was excellent.
(5)
LeeAnn M.

Sometimes you just want something familiar & comfortable instead of trendy & new. Hence our visit to Hy's for our anniversary. It had been about a decade since our last visit and not much has changed except for my need for reading glasses and help from my iphone flashlight to read the menu. Tuxedo clad waiters who provide table side prep service...dimly lit tables....hostess in black...a never empty glass of water....traditional decor...Audy Kimura....you get the drift....This is the kind of place you can bring Mom & Dad and know that they will like it. The restaurant was filled with 90% locals this night, many large family parties You will not necessarily be "wowed" with some esoterically named dish that includes a bio of where the cow grew up and what kind of food he ate before he gave up his life. You will just get good quality steak and potatoes (or rice) and a vegetable. No fancy veggies either. We had green beans and you knew it was green beans when it arrived. Yes, you can order sides ala Ruth's Chris or seafood, but Hy's is a Steakhouse, so I went there for some traditional steak and potatoes. While other yeeps have raved about their complimentary cheese bread, I found it mediocore. I frankly prefer the cheesebread at Sizzlers! The Scallop/Ahi Katsu appetizer was plentiful and cooked just right with moist interior and crisy crusts. I could not resist ordering escargot, as a traditional steakhouse just calls for an escargot appetizer. I sopped up every ounce of garlic and butter and could feel my arteries start to clog as I finished each bite. We ordered the Delmonico (Rib Eye) and the New York. Their steaks are kiawe grilled and the exterior was a tad too charred for my taste, but the insides were done just right to my medium rare request. While I still rank DK's as my #1 favorite steakhouse, Hy's is a close second. if not for the overally charred outsides, it would be a draw. Let them know if you are celebrating a special ocassion and they will take a photo of you when they bring out a complimentary slice of strawberry cheesecake. We didn't have room for dessert as we were one of the few diners who didn't leave with a doggie bag. That says a lot! The sign on the door reads "proper attire required," and you should be respectful of this island institution by putting on some heels or a collared shirt. I was very happy that this local establishment has remained true to its values and is still going strong. Thanks Hy's for a wonderful anniversary celebration.
(4)
Matthew P.

Wow - super over priced even for HI. I will say the steaks were very good, the table side Cesar Salad - eh. Very expensive and not a ton of taste. For the money - I would go elsewhere.
(3)
Anthony N.

Valet for $5 is the only option here.. unless u find street parking and walk over... Entering the restaurant, the girl at the front desk did not greet or acknowledged us. We stood there for a few minutes before someone came and took us to our seats.. HMMPH!! GIRLS............... Free cheesy bread sticks.. ehh.. it was OK.. tastes like Cheez-Its crackers to me.. For someone that likes their meat Med-Well to Well done, the Ahi Katsu was a little burnt for me but it was really filling. I didn't really like the wasabi sauce that it came with but I think that's just me, I don't like wasabi to begin with. The Peppercorn steak & The Hy's Garlic steak was all prepared the way we wanted and came out hot. The grilled onions, mashed potatoes, asparagus & rice were all really good, IDC much for onions but their sauteed onions was really tasty & delicious! I cant imagine spending double digits per person for dessert but I guess if you're trying to impress your girl it would be nice. Hys is one of those restaurants you should take your date to. Good service and good food.
(4)
C M D.

Awesome atmosphere!!! The best steaks!!!
(5)
Sara B.

Moved this to top as example of what to expect: ""Oh I almost forgot the guy bringing out the potato fixings was losing a piece of butter and when told by my partner he pushed it back in bowl with HIS HAND!!! And that is what you should keep in mind before ever going here!! In front of customers pushing butter into the communal butter dish used to serve everyone's potatoes with his hand!!! If they'll do that at your table what are they doing in back? "" Very bad experience and average food. Rude valet; told us in a very snotty voice to our very quiet hadn't even spoken three year old, "I hope that girl has an inside voice.". We were shocked, thought maybe it wasn't a place to bring kids, nope our waiter was great, had three different chair options for her, had kids menu, made her a little smiley face out of fruit to entertain her. Don't know what valets problem was but they do accept kids. So our waiter was good, our food was not. I had peppercorn steak - it was hard to cut, had really tough fat around most edges and turned out over half steak was fat, not to mention for $42+ I thought my steak would at least be decent. The sauce was good though it wasn't good enough to cover up the meat. My friends teriyaki steak was the same, great sauce and tough steak. The sides were flat out gross, garlic mashed potatos hard to ruin, but they managed, they were garlic allright, all garlic!!! Veggie was string bean, maybe three of them, pure greasy grossness. At this point I'm so hungry I went to eat the chicken our daughter didn't like. And that's when I got pissed off. They had fed, tried to feed her the oldest, hardest, most disgusting piece of chicken I have ever seen. When trying to cut it it beaded up like sawdust, I tried a bite and I just don't have words, well I do, how dare they try to feed something so old and disgusting to a child!!! Don't eat there. Not one person asked me how my meal was. If I hadn't been awake since 4am AK time and it been 10pm HI time, I would have not paid for that meal, as it was my partner just wanted to leave, get a snack as we were hungry and go home so I obliged her. So I can only say, don't eat here!!! Horrible place!!!
(1)
Antonia G.

While we were in Hawaii, Brian turned 38 and to celebrate I wanted to take him to a nice restaurant. I didn't want a chain restaurant that I could go to at home (e.g. Ruth Chris) I wanted something off the beaten path and different and Hy's was it! I made a reservation on Open Table and Brian and I walked to the restaurant from our hotel, the street it is on is misleading as its sort of ghetto and a far cry from where we were staying on Kalakua. Once we arrived we were greeted by a friendly Japanese/Hawaiian lady and were taken to our table which was on the second level and didn't have the same ambiance as the rest of the restaurant which was more of an English library, our dining area was very late 80s early 90s decor and sort of dingy, but the ambiance didn't hamper my dining experience. Our server came over and took our drink order, we opted for a bottle of Malbec from Argentina and two waters. We then ordered the spinach salad and I had a filet with Bearnaise and Brian had the prime rib with rice pilaf. The salad is served table-side, which I love, very old school. The dressing was a concoction of worchestire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, onions, etc. and it was heavenly served warm over spinach with bacon and egg. It was divine. Our food came out cooked to perfection, my steak was rare and delicious. The baked potato that came with it, came out plain, but I was quickly approached by the baked potato condiment guy (yes they have someone for each task, water guy, etc.). He had a four part serving dish with bacon, sour cream, chives, and butter. It was heavenly! I thought he was going to leave the serving dish with me but instead just filled up my potato and left. The Bearnaise sauce that accompanied my steak was so good, warm, and delicious, a tad bit salty but I loved it. Brian's prime rib, was an excellent cut, little fat and lots of flavor. His meal was accompanied by rice pilaf and a few green pea pods. The meat was so good and I couldn't stop sampling it. Our waiter was extremely attentive as were the water guy and busboy. After our meal, our Japanese/Hawaiian hostess came and took our picture. We were then presented with a birthday cheesecake, covered with strawberries and sauce. It was decent, but I am not a cheesecake fan. They then presented us with our picture in a paper frame. A good memento of a memorable night.
(5)
Matt C.

HY's it the ish!! let me rephrase that, HY'S IS THE ISH!! I ordered the 14oz dominico medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. It was aged to perfection and came with an equally tasty baked potato with all the fixins'. Desert (which I never do) was awesome... I was so stuffed I thought I was going to need a wheelchair. Had the Oysters Rockafellar and they were really tasty. I was trying to get the muscle that attaches it to the shell because it just taste so good. I'm not a huge wine fan, but I liked the HY's signature bottle and it was only $35 or $40 for the bottle. The food is not cheap, but priced fairly for the quality and quantity. I basically ate to capacity and still had another complete meal left. The service is exceptional. It truly was a fine dining experience with all the Hawaiian hospitality to go with it. The atmosphere was perfect. Low enough light to give you privacy but bright enough to enjoy the company I was with. I tried tons of places in HI, but this was by far the best overall experience.
(5)
Lalaine V.

My brother in law loves steak so in celebration of his 35th birthday my sister chose Hy's for dinner. I've never been before so I came here to read reviews and perused their online menu, taking mental notes of what I would order. This was two weeks ago. Well tonight at dinner I don't know what happened, maybe it was the ambiance, or Audy Kimura strumming and singing, or the men in suits, or the glass enclosed grill, but I abandoned my original mental notes and went with the following: escargot to start, delmonico medium rare with baked potato and all the toppings, and a glass of malbec. I gotta say that was the best $100 meal I've had in a long time. I've been to Ruth Chris a handful of times before but to me Hy's is better. My cousin who's been before ordered an off -the-menu item, the steak Diane. If you ask for it they'll make it for you. They grill the meat and finish the sauce for the dish table side. It was so fancy schmancy. She let us have a piece and the meat was so tender and the sauce complemented the steak perfectly. For dessert our group of nine shared bananas foster, chocolate truffle which was my favorite, and the coconut creme brulee. The birthday strawberry cheesecake was also lick the spoon good.
(5)
Claudia M.

We went for restaurant week since we haven't been there for quite some time. We used to dine there quite often in the past. When seated, they placed their regular dining menu on our table. We had to ask for the restaurant week menu. They meals came out quite fast, in fact, I felt rushed through our meal...there was no time to breathe between courses. We had a party of 5 and were charged an 18% gratuity. Restaurants usually charge this gratuity for 6 or more people. I know there are a lot of japanese tourists who dine there and maybe they thought we wouldn't tip since we were oriental. The steak medallions were excellent but the fish had a weird walnut topping which I didn't enjoy. The chocolate souffle and the ahi tartar was excellent. Not sure if this is a place I would be excited to return to anytime soon.
(3)
Colleen H.

very classy atmosphere. the wait staff is very attentive and polite. the food is delicious....albeit a little overpriced for what you receive. if you go here, skip the table side desserts and go for something less spendy. they are not worth the extra cash. the steak and shrimp are cooked exactly as ordered and are amazing! also as an fyi, if you order soda, be warned that they do not provide free refills.
(4)
COURTNEY K.

The ambiance is so weird to me with the fire pit in the middle of the restaurant, the outdated live music, and the suited up servers but that is Hy's. The food is excellent. I have never had a menu item I didn't like here and the wine list is great. The steak is always perfectly cooked.
(5)
Casey A.

Beef Wellington is superior!!! I think its a very difficult entree to prepare and they do a fantastic job with it. If you want to try something beyond the steaks , get this!!
(5)
Alex G.

Perhaps one of the best restaurants i've been to. went here for my 21st with my family. the ambiance of this place is very old school with bookshelves and wine casings. it's very dimly lit in there so it takes awhile for your eyes to get adjusted. there is also a cool glass box container in which a chef cooks the meat and you can watch him. as for the food, for starters, we ordered the escargot and oysters. the escargot actually tasted like, if not better, than the ones i had in paris! the oysters were also refreshingly delicious. For the main courses, every one of my family members loved it. i had the 13 oz new york strip steak served perfectly medium, rare. my dad and i also had a glass of schafer merlot recommended to us by our waiter. it was one of the best merlot glasses i've ever had. For dessert, we got the chocolate lover's. our server melted the chocolate right in front of us and poured it over a layer of ice cream and bananas. i also got a complimentary bday cheesecake which was nice. *Bottom line, go HERE.
(5)
Ivy K.

Cheese bread - Greasy. Escargot - Salty. Lobster bisque - Salty. Oysters Rockefeller - So salty you crunch into huge grains of sea salt with every bite. French onion soup - SUPER salty. Salad - Bland and boring. Lobster tail & steak - Pretty tasty but by the time this came around, most of my taste buds had been rendered numb and ineffective by the salt overload earlier. Cheesy old-school Mafia-esque ambiance. Are waiters in suits really necessary in paradise by the beach? Hy's tried too hard and delivered too little. If I were a sea slug, I would've shriveled up and died upon first bite. Word of advice to the chefs at Hy's: LAY OFF ON THE SALT!!!!
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John K.

I really wanted to give this place 4 stars. One of the few places in Hawaii that actually have a dress code. I think they were giving my friend weird looks since we walked in with polo, jeans, and sneakers. Anyways, the ambiance seemed very Ruth Chris/Mortons-ish and very high class. As I walked around the corner, you seen an open grill in the middle of the restaurant with FAT pieces of steak grilling on them. That was very impressive and I was getting very excited for the dinner. The cheese bread was ok. After reading the other Yelp reviews, I thought it was going to be equivalent to the cheese biscuits at Red Lobster. I was sadly disappointed. A little on the salty side, and lacked the butter and the garlic taste that I was hoping for. I ordered the Steak and Lobster ($60) which comes with a NY Strip (around 9 oz) and a lobster tail. The lobster tail came out like it just starred in a seafood commercial. Too good to eat. Although I can't say the same for the steak. It seemed a little on the thin side and I would say that it was maybe 2 steps better than an Outback steak. My friend had ordered the 11 oz filet and it looked pretty good on the outside. He ordered it medium, but I would say that 2/3 of it turned out to be medium while 1/3 of it remained medium rare to rare. Very uneven when it came to the cooking. The deserts looked pretty awesome since you see flambe and ice cream where they make right next to your table. I would only recommend if you're looking for something different, but if you want consistency, you know what to expect when you go to Ruth Chris.
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Lily B.

I've been to Hy's before... a LONG time ago... and I've never really cared for it... I'm a die hard Ruth's Chris fan... but my friend wanted to celebrate our birthday at Hy's since she's never been there... so I agreed. Ambiance is nice. Waiters in tuxedos. Kind of a 1950's feel. We were with a party of 8. Service is good. I've definitely had better and expected the best of the best from a restaurant of this caliber. I wasn't disappointed; water was refilled fairly quickly and our waiter did check back on us several times, but I had higher expectations with regard to service. A little slow to me. Appetizers: Calamari fritti tasted more like calamari katsu. The cocktail sauce was strong and tasted good, but the calamari had the texture of fishcake, and even tasted like fishcake. The oysters rockefeller was okay in terms of taste, and the portion is small. The blackened ahi sashimi was definitely not worth $21. The pieces are cut too big, and the outer rim of the ahi pieces wasn't seared enough. It was a big disappointment. Caesar salad prepared tableside was a nice show, however the salad itself was nothing incredible. I think they put too many ingredients in it. Grey poupon, rice wine vinegar, and lots of lemon. It's just overkill. I believe Assagio's has a better caesar salad, and half the price. Entrees: Bone in NY steak was ordered by my boyfriend, and I had the smaller portion of the delmonico. I'm all for marbling in my rib eye, but this cut that I was given had A LOT of fat. Both steaks are grilled over kiawe wood, and personally, I don't see what the big deal is. The steaks tasted very bland; I was temped to ask for A1! I believe steak sold in our local grocery stores and grilled at home over charcoal have better taste than that at Hy's. In addition, if you decide to go, please know that they cook their steaks one temperature below what you order. For example, I ordered my steak medium, and it came medium rare. When I sent it back and the waiter returned, he stated that it was now "medium well". NO. It was returned medium. It wasn't only my steak that was undercooked. 3 other steaks on our table (so half the steaks ordered) were undercooked. Definitely not impressed with their steaks or the price we paid for them. Dessert: Ahhh the reason for the second star. My boyfriend had the strawberry flambe which was good. I got a free cheesecake for my birthday which was good. BUT, I ordered the chocolate flambe which is HEAVENLY. It comes with strawberries, mandarin slices, and bananas, with a big scoop of ice cream and melted chocolate sauce prepared tableside. I regretted ordering the appetizer, salad, and entree. I should've just ordered 2 desserts!!! Please order a flambe if you decide to go. As I previously stated, we were a party of 8. Honest to God, all of us will not return to Hy's. In terms of service, selection of food, quality of food, taste of food, and price, it was definitely a disappointment. At least I got my fix with the chocolate flambe. Ruth's Chris, I will see you soon.
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Richard G.

Simply the best steak on the island. The ambiance is top notch and the touch of the tableside Caesar is perfect. This is an amazing place to take a date or celebrate any occasion, the wait staff is knowlegable and attentive. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Susie S.

GREEN LIGHT GO/RED LIGHT NO: Ordered the escargot, blackened ahi sashimi, caesar salad, prime rib, filet mignon, and sinatra's strawberry flambe. Everyone gets to try the famous hy's cheese bread. Yummyy. I was starving but my half of that cheese bread was eaten in a jiffy. I ordered the Peju Syrah--- WOWW I have had it before at the Peju winery but I have never found it in Hawaii yet! The appetizers came shortly after the drinks. The escargot comes with more bread that you can dip the buttery goodness that the snails are cooked in. Its very rich so if you have tummy aches from oily stuff I would pass on this. The blacked ahi was nice and light and comes with several pieces! perfect to share. The caesar salad is prepared on the side by your server and is a hefty serving size. I think its pretty good but probably Assagios is better. Now down to the entrees, the prime rib was very tender and fatty. What you would expect I guess. The filet mignon is seared and has a crust from the grill. Not my fav honestly. The cheesy mash is just as you expected-- YUM YUM IN MY TUM TUM. Last but not least the strawberry flambe. If you dont like banana's fosters because of the bananas then try to strawberry version! Basically the same. The ice cream was creamy and really yummy! I didn't think I had room for dessert but this ice cream was flavorful for a vanilla! Parking is valet ONLY for $5 so make sure you got some cash lying around. This restaurant is definitely pricey but a treat. I would return.
(4)
Jodie B.

Went to Hy's for my Birthday celebration with Mom! Always heard good things about this place and wanted to try it out for myself! I wasn't disappointed! Had 6pm reservations and were seated right away. Had a nice booth, near the back which felt private but could still check out what was going on. People watching is part of the fun! Our waiter Troy was very nice in explaining the different specials and answering our questions since this was our first time. Of course a hot basket of cheese bread was delivered right away and being a bread person I loved it! The cheese on top is Colby (I think) and it makes it quite rich! Mom and I started with the Crab Cake appetizer, good size piece, lots of tasty crab, not too much filler with a delicious cream sauce with tomatoes, pine nuts and basil. We both got the Caesar Salad, prepared table side, kind of heavy on the dijon mustard and parmesan cheese but very nice non the less. We decided since we were definitely going to get dessert we should share an entree so we ended up going with the 14oz. Prime Rib. Honestly I've had better prime rib but it was still very good. The baked potato was a little on the small side but all the toppings help it along. The sugar snap peas were yummy (probably due to the butter they were sauteed in!) For dessert we went with the Banana Fosters and it was great! The table side preparation is what sets this place apart! It makes the evening memorable! The staff was attentive in making sure our waters were filled and packing up our leftovers. We had a 2 hour dinner and not once felt like it was dragging on! Mom commented that we've never taken that long to eat and it's true but the experience was so nice we almost didn't want it to end! If you are looking for some place nice to celebrate a special occasion, with good ambience, service and food I would recommend Hy's Steakhouse!
(4)
Jack L.

The only reason I gave this restaurant a 3 star instead of 2 is because of the good ambiance and professional service one expects from a restaurant of this caliber. Consider how much I spend on food, the $3 for the valet parking came as a surprise to me. Ambiance is just like most people described, dim and possibly romantic (we were led to a area with a large parties of diners around us so it felt less so but I am sure they would have sat us somewhere else had I said something) We ordered the crab cake appetizer which was decent but nothing spectacular and the salad which was hand tossed in front of us, once again, decent... For our main entree, we ordered Chateaubriand which is a centercut filet Mignon for two. At $43/person sharing a piece of filet Mignon, I was quite disappointed. Our medium rare filet mignon was quite rough and bland. To be fair, the waiter was courteous and I think he would have done something about the food had we mentioned about the quality but we had places to go so I didn't want wait any longer for our food again. Our bill for a crab cake appetizer, salad, and Chateaubriand came to be around $140. Needless to say, I won't be back based on the quality of the steak we were serve. It may be a decent place to impress your date because of the ambiance and the quality of the service but I just don't see how any steak lovers would pay that much to experience the dissatisfaction of mediocre meat.
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Mari N.

Great steaks, and exceptional service....if you go for early dinner. The server was great until he disappeared on us after we ordered dessert.
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Jacqueline C.

Hy's doesn't disappoint. The service and food are excellent, the setting is elegant and relaxing. My only criticism is that the dining room became somewhat smoky, perhaps from the tableside flambeed desserts or escaped fumes from their showcase kiawe grill? Otherwise our evening was perfect. The dinner included a potato or rice of your choice, vegetable and delicious cheese toast. Mandatory valet parking was $5, the restroom is up a flight of stairs but a stairway lift is available to assist handicapped patrons. The complimentary birthday slice of strawberry cheesecake and photo topped off our evening celebration nicely! The preferred dress code is business casual, swim/beach wear is not appropriate. Thank you for another memorable dining experience.
(4)
nate s.

First off, I know I've seen it listed that this place has a dress code, so it may come as no surprise then that when I showed up in casual clothes I was given a table not in the main part of the restaurant but way in the back, where the seventies came to die apparently, fully loaded with all kinds of horrible late 70s early 80s decor. That being said, it wasn't much of a distraction. There was an inordinate amount of food (but that's what you expect when you go to a steakhouse) and I don't think I was able to finish all of the sides, though that stuff is just filler, the steak is what you want to focus on. I had the spinach salad which came with it's very own table side presentation. All the tables around mine were locked in with amazement. A little funny that a salad can bring so many people together in a group cause. Maybe people were hoping that the guy would burn or cut himself. Who knows. The wine flowed freely and that made the night go by quickly. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive, and much to the dismay of the restaurant crowd, never injured themselves. I only wish that if I go back there for a second time that I will be able to sit in the newer portion of the restaurant.
(4)
Michi C.

The food at Hy's Steak House is amazing! I'm not exactly the kind of gal who appreciates good quality food (I think Sizzler's is totally awesome), but the menu items at Hy's are all flavorful and tender and just plain ol' perfect. When I was a kid, I swear I almost choked to death on the amount of cheese on the French onion soup (which, by the way, is named something like Onion Soup Gratinee - kinda threw me off). The last time I was there I had the garlic steak, it was sooo yummy! For dessert I ordered the mango sorbet because I was stuffed from the soup and steak. I thoroughly enjoy the food at Hy's and the service is top-notch. The atmosphere and dÃ©cor totally creeps me out though, I feel like I'm in a Las Vegas casino back in the 50's (or earlier, I'm not up to speed with the different eras). This is a good choice for a gift certificate if you know someone that doesn't venture out of their comfort zone when it comes to dining experiences or may be intimidated by the price.
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jacqui w.

I grew up going to business dinners with my family here... Whenever it was on the company card we'd all tag along. I absolutely love this place! I love all of the finely crafted wood work on the walls, and the guest musicians who are usually solo with one instrument and walk around playing to everyone's tables! (Except for the harpist of course). If you go there you must try the iced tea. Instead of sugar they give you this really yummy lilikoi syrup to pour into your tea to sweeten it. And i love the rack of lamb here. They also have a terrific wine list, you usually cant go wrong with a lynch boggs. For desert try the bananas foster, they fire it up right next to your table!
(5)
Max C.

This exceptional Honolulu Steakhouse is "Hy-End". I love the classic wood/leather interior, giving off the classic steakhouse "vibe". Completely attentive staff, well rounded menu, excellent presentation. I had the Surf and Turf with Alaskan King Crab and Petite Filet, both solid. Regular steakhouse stand bys like creamed spinach and potatoes (all ways) were great and the deserts were out of this world. Not a cheap place, but a great place to splurge.
(5)
Ruth D.

The decor in this restaurant reminds me of old Europe. I love their baked potato with the works. Bacon, sour cream, butter, chives.... oh my. As for the steak I prefer the filet mignon. There is other options fish, or chicken if steak is not your thing. But hey it is called HY's Steakhouse. Lovely place for couples to celebrate special occasions. The flambee dessert is a must. I love the strawberry flambee it is done table side and quite entertaining.
(5)
Darrell P.

I've been here before but it was a while back, so closing out a great weekend in Waikiki we decided to do it the right way and have our dinner here. We were seated as soon as we checked is even though we were early. Just as requested, we were seated in a booth seat which I prefer rather than table seating. While we were deciding what to eat, we had some red wine and bartenders ice tea for pre appetizers. Ice tea was really good. Second one was even better. I like how they make the ice tea in frozen highball glasses. We agreed to get scallops for appetizers but when our waiter was going through the appetizer specials and mentioned foie gras with caramelized apples and dates so naturally, the scallops took the back burner. I've never tried it before and I'll tell you now, it tastes nothing like Pate'. Its super soft with a buttery flavor. It was served on a slice of toasted baget. That flavor sits alone in my taste memory files. Theres nothing to associate it with. It was freaking good. Believe it or not, the wife had the Cesar salad. I dont blame her. We just came from the Hard Rock Cafe a few hours before this so I know she was still full. But I was in T-Rex mode and I was hungreh. When the waiter said they had a 28 oz bone in ribeye, it had my name all over it. It came out very nicely done medium rare. There was no need to put anything on it because this hunk of meat was seasoned perfect. The customer service here is spot on. Not too over attentive but always always kept the water full. Just watching the bus boys and the waiter work in sync to prepare the table for the next dish coming out was unreal. My wife described it the best saying it was just like a well oiled machine and it was. We walked here from our hotel room but they do have regular parking or valet parking too. If theres one place to have dinner or if you're celebrating a special occasion, I would highly recommend Hy's Steak House. We had a great experience here and I know we will be coming back again soon.
(5)
Nancy S.

We went to celebrate and we were dazzled by the service we received from James and the rest of the staff at Hy's. From the moment we entered we were greeted with smiles and eloquent charm, escorted to our table with such attention we felt like royalty. James mixed a Caesar Salad at our table that was the best tasting Caesar that I've ever tasted. The Prime Rib and King Crab was delicious. I must say it was a dining experience I will remember and recommend to all who want to enjoy a special evening out with friends and family. WOW!
(5)
Jeffrey S.

Take a trip back to 1985 in style. The restaurant is not horrible, just a bit past its prime. The decor is so 80's I was waiting for the cast of "The Golden Girls" to pop in for a quick bite. Apart from decor, the service is very good; sometimes a bit over the top. I prefer to have my water filled when empty, not after ever sip. But at least the service is there! The food was decent but definitely overpriced for what you get. The table side service is a bit out dated, and it seemed to pressure me into condiment decisions I was not ready to make which left me disappointed. All said, this isn't a bad place to have dinner if you are willing to fork out a lot of cash to experience dinner in the 80's.
(3)
Maximus L.

Before coming to Waikiki for a week long vacation, one of my friends told me Hy's is a "must do" so my girlfriend and I made reservations. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere is upscale Hawaiian. We were greeted by at least four nicely dressed and friendly employees when we walked in. To start, everyone gets delicious cheese bread. I haven't had much cheese bread in my life but this was seriously delicious. Better than any grilled cheese sandwich I've had, as that's the closest thing it reminded me of. For entrees we got an 11 ounce fillet and the Fruits De Mer (lobster, crab, scallop and shrimp). The Fruits De Mer was AMAZING. Everything from each seafood item to the mushrooms, sauce and spinach was one of the best plates I've had. The portion is just the right size too. As far as the 11 ounce fillet, it was a great cut of meat perfectly cooked but extremely plain. If you get this, you have to get the bearnaise sauce (extra $2) with it but even then I feel like the seasoning could have been better. If I were to do it over again I'd get the Steak Neptune which is a 7 ounce fillet with Shrimp, sauce and seasoning on top. I'm guessing this would get you the great cut of steak but with more flavor. Lastly, I'll reiterate how DELICIOUS the Fruits De Mer was. So if you come to Waikiki and are in the mood for a high end steakhouse, this is a MUST. Be prepared to spend some money. Each of the entrees I mentioned run almost $50. It's still worth it for a nice night out in Waikiki though.
(5)
Chanel G.

All it takes is one horrible experience to ruin one of your favorite restaurants and this is it. Maybe the staff was having dramas that night but the appetizers took 45 minutes, the beverage service was lacking, the waiter strait up disappeared ( and NEVER returned ) and after another 45 minutes of waiting for the entree the manager was a strait out rude jerk. We have eaten at Hy's since I was a little girl and NEVER have I heard of such horrible service or treatment of the customers. Working in the food industry for the past 10 years I understand that things happen, but you need to pull it together and make it right. Especially if you call yourself fine dining with prices like that. Hy's, I hope you have reevaluated your staff since
(1)
sara m.

I've been going to Hy's every year for my birthday, the last being my 18th (Ben was always our waiter - love Ben!). Came back years later to take my husband for HIS birthday and it was just as I remembered. The only hiccup was the reservation- when I made it the woman somehow heard FEB 26 instead of MARCH 12, quite a difference so I never did figure that out. Thankfully a family friend had called to prepare a surprise wine for us and was able to catch the mistake and sort it out in time for dinner. The service was wonderful as always and the food was great - caesar salad was awesome, both our steaks were perfect, and even though we were too full to eat the complimentary cheescake, it was pretty good from the one bite I had. I think I love Hy's so much because I have been coming since I was 5, but really, it deserves all the praise even now. The ambiance, the cheese bread, the steaks - what's not to love?! Definitely my pick over Mortons or Ruth Chris.
(5)
Tyler D.

What is the hype here? It is actually at least a three star, but I give it a two for being way too overrated and expensive. Someone told me the prime rib here is better than Haleiwa Joes so I had to go back (hadn't been to Hy's in over ten years). The prime rib was not even on the same level. How in the world could you possibly compare it to Haleiwa Joes? It was more expensive, less solid (so many parts with all fat and no meat...yuck..where do you spit out that kind of crap in a restaurant like that), half the size, and not nearly as flavorful. I would go as far to say that the horseraddish wasn't as good either. Wake up people! Just because it is an expensive restaurant does not make it good. You know...besides Haleiwa Joe's outstanding Primerib, I think the only place on this island where you can get a decent steak is Le Bistro. I had the bone in rib-eye there just recently, and I don't think anything on this island comes remotely close to it. The service at Hy's was the best part about the place I think...
(2)
Wayne S.

I prefer Hy's to Ruths, something about this place takes me to happy places. The cheese bread, YUM! the cesar salad that is prepared at your table, the onion soup with that cheese, the fillet or the NY, and the bananas forster and flambe WOW! food of the gods. the bad parts of the joint is #1 and its a HUGE knock for me is that damn singer Audy Kimura. OH PLEASE his 15 mins are up, he had that one lovers and friends song. Stop already, not even good. #2 is the parking. no other choice but to valet.
(5)
S L.

Went to Hy's to celebrate a birthday this evening. I am a carnivore and I love to indulge in a good steak! I've been to BLT, Ruth's Chris, Morton's and Wolfgang's so I have very high expectations. We ordered Thai Scallops and Crab Cake to start. The scallops were seared perfect and topped with a light butter sauce. The crab cake (yes, only "one" cake) had a nice crust on the outside and it was topped with a yummy caper butter sauce. For the entree, we ordered the 13 oz New York Strip which was cooked exactly how I wanted, medium rare and a 15 oz Cajun Style Prime Rib, also cooked perfectly medium rare. In addition, we ordered a grilled vegetable platter which included eggplant, onion, carrots, portobello mushroom, asparagus and tomato. The veggie platter was "so-so." The onion was a little bit undercooked. On their website, they advertise "free" cheesecake and keepsake photo when celebrating a birthday. So, at the end of our meal the waiter brought a complimentary strawberry cheesecake to our table and took our photo. I was waiting for the professional photographer to show up but I guess due to budget cuts the waiter has to also take photos in between serving the meals. Just kidding...the photo actually came out really nice and the cheesecake was delicious! All in all, a very nice experience. Be prepared to pay upwards of $50 for a steak. But, remember you are paying for quality food and quality service. I would definitely go back again.
(5)
El T.

I took my bf here for his birthday this past weekend. I expected this place to have a very traditional steak house feel. I imagined a bunch of business men having cigars and drinks. This place was definitely as I imagined. Of course, without the cigars since that is now against the law. The dining room was dimly lit with dark wooden walls. One of the inner wall was full of shelved books. The dining area also has individual booths for a more intimate dining experience and tables for bigger groups. There was a chef grilling food at the end of the hall of the dining area. It was kind of cool to see him grilling everything. We made reservations, but it looked like they had plenty of room for walk-ins. My bf LOVED the cheese bread. I didn't have any since I am allergic to cheese. Too bad they only give your one free serving. He would have eaten more if they gave us more for free. It stinks that you have to pay for additional orders of the cheese bread. My bf ordered the filet mignon and I ordered the scallops with a side of grilled asparagus and sauteed onions and mushroom. We didn't really care for the mushroom side dish, but we liked the grilled asparagus. I thought the food was ok for the price. The food was not bad, but it was not the best I've ever had. This is one of the few places that I know that flambe their desserts right at your table. It is definitely the only place in Honolulu that I know that flambe their desserts. We ordered the flambe banana foster "for one" since my bf received a free strawberry cheesecake for his birthday dessert. The server rolled a cart up to our booth to make the banana foster. I love it when they pour in the rum in the concoction and light the dessert on fire. Totally awesome. The server called me a "pyro" and he might be right ;). I would definitely come back here for their flambe desserts. It was really good even if it is a little pricey. It was $15 for one serving. It would have been about $13 a person if you ordered two servings. This was also the first place in Honolulu I found where they take your picture, stick the photo in a card, and give it to you as a gift to document your celebration there. They have many places like this in LA, and I wish there were more places in Hawaii that did this. It adds a personal touch to your special occasion. Anyhow, this place is located in Waikiki, but you do not have worry about parking. They valet your car for $5. Park it and forget about it :).
(4)
Katrina F.

I always love to come here for my birthday! I usually get the oysters on the half shell, and the steak/lobster combo... and it is absolutely delicious. The bread is amazingly delicious too! It is very pricey, but well worth it. The atmosphere is very cool. My boyfriend doesnt like it but I do. Its very dark and mysterious, almost italian gangsterish. Also very relaxing and romantic in a way. Haha. The desserts are also so amazing, even though I usually dont have room for it after all of the food. I have never had a bad experience at hy's, and I have been there at least 20 times. If you havent been there you have to try it, I promise you wont regret it!
(5)
Vanessa H.

Steaks were very good but we have eaten at much better places for less money. Service was decent. Liked the decor. Ceasar salad was good. Didn't feel rushed and it was a nice romantic atmosphere.
(3)
Tessa t.

yelp 365 challenge #62/365 wow. i normally never go to these kind of restaurants... but i was invited... lovely. the place reminds me of a old school mansions living room or something... like the movie CLUE... i think there is padding on the walls and ceilings or something so that it doesn't really get noisy in there... i ordered the garlic steak... it was like butter in my mouth... just thinking about makes me want to sell my laptop and grab dinner :) this place is quite pricey, but i can see why... after that we went to a bar... i got hungry again, but i couldn't decide on anything to eat... i felt like nothing would satisfy me after such a wonderful dinner... i was right. i ordered scrambled eggs from the bar... and imagined it being my fillet mignon... i love you hy's. will you marry me?
(5)
Eiich O.

delmonico was delicious. however, extra charge for bread.....really. $50 for the meal is quite pricey for a steak. i asked for a nice table because we were celebrating a late mother's day. they gave us a table in the bar. probably not going there again.
(3)
CHRISTY M.

A friend recommended this place to us and then we just happened upon it while walking around Waikiki! Loved the old school dark wood and leather decor. We sat in the lounge. Great martini's! Cesar salad just like the old days - little cart with the wood bowl, olive oil, egg, parm, garlic, etc! Awesome. The fillet was super tender and cooked to perfection. I plan on coming back when I make it to Oahu again!
(5)
Anna D.

Pricey and not what i was expecting. I hadn't eaten steak in 2 years and felt that it was time to get a good piece of it. Maybe my tastebuds have changed but it was not what I remembered it to be. I'm just going to stick with chicken and fish cause the money spent here was not what i was hoping for.
(3)
Rachael R.

My BF & I had a double date w/ our hella' good friends & it was our first time. Our friends have been here before. Now, their service is incredible! Our waiter gave my BF & I a great first time dine experience! Lol. We had hella' escargot & oyster for appetizers & they both were boooommbb! It was my first time try'n escargot.. -_- LOL. Oyster is always number one for me. For our entree my BF & I both tried the Hy's Garlic Steak & I enjoyed it. For dessert we had the recommended Banana Foster! (: Good stuff. My BF treated & yes it is hella' pricey, but our friends treated the last time we dined fancy in SF, so it was 'our' turn. Lol.
(5)
Janelle L.

Steak is great, prime rib is good, but by far the superstar of this dungeon like steakhouse is the Escargot a la Hy's. I've ordered escargot in numerous countries, cities and states around the world (Belgium, France, Germany, California, New York to name a few) and have not found a recipe or chef that could surpass Hy's escargot. In recent years, it seems that the hotel and the restaurant itself has gotten older and could...or should be updated. But if you can close your eyes and just savor the flavors, good food will always be good food.
(4)
Sara E.

OMG this place is the best steakhouse on the island! Every time my boyfriend and I go here, we have a great time. The food is amazing, the service is always accommodating, and the ambiance of the restaurant is very classy and romantic. We have tried numerous items, such as the: cheesy bread- complimentary dish. pretty good for being freee! french onion soup- flavorful, not too salty. the cheese isn't overcooked to where its tough to chew, instead its has a nice soft consistency. melt-in-your mouth bread. caesar salad- made table-side. the dressing is a little different for my taste..kinda different from a traditional caesar dressing. new york steak- yummy! bursting with flavor, and cooked perfectly (ordered medium rare). filet mignon- yummy x2! :) juicy, tender, and even though it's a filet, it had lots of flavor. asparagus- made steamed or grilled. ordered it steamed and it wasn't too soft or too hard, just perfect. chocolate lovers flambe- our favorite dessert here! made table-side, their ice cream does NOT melt...idk what their secret is but someone needs to find out. lol amazing..even under their warm, creamy chocolate sauce. the fruits are always fresh and sweet. if you haven't been here yet and are looking for steakhouse that is WORTH your moolas, then go to Hy's. Valet parking, superb service, delicious food. :)
(5)
Kerry T.

This place is amazing! The ambiance and the service are the best in the island. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday and we had a great table in view of the grill which flamed on occasion creating an exciting atmosphere! The food was amazing some of the best I have had here on the island. From the escargot to the onion soup followed by steak and the flambÃ© dessert! Each course was delicious and came out at just the right pace. The wine list was extensive all those quite pricy. Most people came dressed to the nines which made the place even classier. Amazing food and service of course means it comes with a hefty price but for special occasions it's worth it!
(5)
Kevin N.

Some might consider Hy's to be old school- I say what's wrong with a little old school. Sometimes when I think that great service is dead, I go to a place like Hy's and I am reassured that it lives on. I had the foie gras on filet and it was one of the best dishes I had in recent memory. My wife called for my bday dinner a year later. She mentioned that I loved that dish and asked if they happened to have on special again that night. Unfortunately, they did not. But....what they did do will be in my hall of fame of customer service. When I showed up to dinner that night, believe it or not, they made that foie gras over filet, the special for that night. I will always remember that kind of service.
(5)
Cam N.

i had the chocolate decadence cake here and it was terrible. The server described the cake as being a flourless chocolate cake but it SERIOUSLY tasted like a brownie. if i wanted a brownie, i would have went down the street to get a brownie! on top of that, the service was terrible. I would definitely not recommend this place to any friends and will NOT go here again.
(2)
Miki L.

If Yelp had half stars, I'd be giving Hy's 3.5. The last time I went to Hy's, both the price of a loaf of bread and gallon of gas ran around $2. (That's somewhere in the early 90s.) I don't remember a whole lot, except it was reputed to be THE place to go for a special dinner. This past weekend I had to have steak. My dining companion suggested Hy's and off we went. It's so very 70s, a dark'ish, somewhat hushed dining room situated in a cavernous floor-to-ceiling "library". The meal started with a very decent Belvedere martini, which costs many dollars less than the same at Ruth Chris's and Mortons. For dinner, lobster bisque -- rich and creamy with serious chunks of lobster meat, followed by a full rack of lamb. I asked that it be prepared medium rare. While it came out medium, it was tasty. (The sign of good lamb, you don't need or want the neon green mint jelly that comes along.) The meal was accompanied by creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. A great meal for sharing and at an excellent value.
(3)
Scott M.

Hy's is a classic old world steakhouse set in that clubby 1950's or 60's decor. You could be in NYC in that era. The staff is highly professional and well trained, always a plus in resort areas. The hardest choice for me at Hy's is always the potatoes. I love their pan-fried O'Brien potatoes and their french fries so truth be told I often order both. My entree 90% of the time is a medium rare Delmonico (rib-eye) with scallops and I've never had a bad one. I also love their garlic steak and for some reason at Christmas time I get the prime rib. Not sure how we found Hy's, but I came here as a kid with my family and now bring my family back too. I suppose if I lived in Honolulu I would go to Morton's as well, I do love their steaks, but I can get Morton's anywhere. There aren't many Hy's left, Whistler and Vancouver come to mind and this Honolulu branch isn't affiliated anymore, but it is still a consistent top performer.
(5)
Maggie C.

I've only been here once and it was the best experience ever.. Probably cause I had an amazing date. Steak and lobster was Delish, escargot, oyster shooters, and the tartare . And so were the 8 Johnny walker blue labels.
(5)
Matt K.

I had very high expectations for this restaurant, unfortunately they were misplaced. There is no value to be had here. The food is overpriced and doesn't come close to other steakhouses on the island. My steak was poorly prepared and the sides were bland. Do yourself a favor, skip Hy's and go to Morton's or Ruth's Chris.
(1)
Jared C.

We celebrated our mom's birthday at Hy's Steakhouse again this year and I must say it was fabulous as always. This time I had the Filet 'o Beef Wellington. It was sooo tender and juicy. The atmosphere is quite tranquil and relaxing after a rather exhausting week. Great service; we sat right in front of the grill, so exciting to watch the chef grill the steaks. I wish I had his skills.
(5)
Nathan O.

Hadn't been back here for months, but I must say this is continues to be one of my favorite restaurants (even since high school although I won't say how long ago that was...). The food and the service are always top-notch. I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal nor bad service (well, maybe a snooty maitre di if I didn't dress well). I should say that this place really is a throw back, and if you are looking for new age, glass and steel, young and hip ambiance with lots of neu vouge salad options, this is probably not the place for you. If you are ok with the old style steakhouse (ala original Lawry's or Morton's), this place is great! As mentioned, I've always had exception service from the waitstaff regardless of how I dressed what I ordered or who I was with (as a kid or with kids). I mention this first as personally bad/good service actually affects my feelings towards a meal (and I suspect even slightly influences how it tastes to me--though hunger is a greater factor :) ) Anyway, onto the food I had last night. I like the garlic cheese bread they start you with but note that extra bread comes with a $2 price tag. Doesn't really bother me, and not a lot for the amount you'll spend anyway, but if you are not prepared for it, it can be surprising and left a bad taste for some of my friends. The Ceasar Salad was ok, but how much better can one restaurant do than another (more anchovies maybe). Again, remember I'm more of a steak than salad person :). The onion soup is great for those who like it cheesy, tasty (a little saltier) and heavy. I really like the appetisers like escargot, oysters rockafeller, and such but unfortunately didn't order them this time. To me the Filet was as good as Ruth's Chris' or Morton's if not better if you like wood smoke flavor (my wife enjoys the butter used on the Ruth's Chris' steaks) and I've never received one I thought over cooked. For dessert I usually stick with the cherries jubilee for the sheer production value (I think the banana's foster is better at the pacific club), but this time we had something that I've already forgotton (so get one of the flaming dishes and don't forget to tip your wait staff for nearly burning up their hands :) I'm surprised all of them still have eyelashes. I know many restaurants feel they need to change with the times to survive, but I for one hope Hy's always keeps to its formula of great food and service.
(5)
Kevin D.

We had an excellent meal. Food, service, everything was top notch. I definitely recommend this high end steak house for sure!
(5)
Todd P.

Very good steak house. I love the pepper corn style fillet with garlic mashed, and bananas foster for dessert. yummmmm!!
(4)
Joycelyn A.

I loved this place. I took my family here for nice dining experience. And we got exactly that. FYI: it's dressy- very dressy for Hawaii. I loved the decor, there's a grand staircase and real books in the bookshelves on the wall. The steak was excellent according to my family (I don't eat steak) And they offer Flambe deserts! I never pass up on any deserts... but I was so full of deliciousness that I couldn't indulge in the flambe deserts This was sadness... I shall have to go again and not visit Cream Papas first.
(5)
Chie F.

Me like Hy's. Yummy food and GREAT service~! Luckily I get a gift certificate for this place every year so I come here once a year. Everything is great here: the ambience, the service, the food, the decor, presentation, everything!
(4)
Kevin M.

What's the Scoop? OMG two star? Uhmmm..yes two star. What does one look for in a good steak restaurant? Good steak right? Don't get your hopes up. Great place to take a date? Yes, it is quite nice and classy inside but that's about it. The steaks all hype. The two star is soley based on the Steak, not the ambiance which is a 4 or the appetizers/salads which I would give also a 4. Price: Fair Must try: Salads and Appetizers are up to par. Steak? Not. With the exception of maybe the Rib Eye. That was quite juicy and delicious. The New York was even better than the Filet. Drinks: Decent wine list. Stay away from: If you love FIlet Mignon's, don't waste your money. I've eaten here 5 times total. More than enough to surpass the benefit of the doubt. I kid you not, the Filet Mignon at Zippy's (Yes there's Filet Mignon at Zippy's served on special occasions) tasted the same as the one served here. I've eaten Hy's Filet here 4 times out of 5. Pretty sad. The New Yorker was better. Parking: Valet Note: Most of my reviews consist of an overall review taking varies elements into account, however with Hy's being THE steak house that it's hyped up to be, I based it soley on the steak. Overall I'd give it a three at best because the ambiance is very classy and nice.
(2)
Janell C.

Great food and atmosphere. Loved how you could make reservations right on Yelp through the OpenTable app. Service was moderately slow but overall a good first time experience.
(4)
KT R.

As much as it pains me to say it, I was really disappointed with Hy's. I took my boyfriend there for a special treat when he came to visit me because he loves steak and can't get it back home in India. I was really looking forward to a great meal and experience, but Hy's didn't quite live up. I didn't like the ambience (it's dark and feels a little like a good ol' boys club), and while the servers were definitely eager to please, our waiter kind of put me off (he acted really confused as to why we would ask him any questions - maybe I just didn't phrase them right, or something...). I thought my dish (beef tenderloin medallions) was very good, but my boyfriend ordered a strip steak and was very disappointed by it (I tried it as well and it was fairly tough to chew - definitely not the quality I would have expected for the price tag). Too bad b/c it came highly recommended...
(2)
Marty L.

Hy's has always been good. This time was a bit different four had prime rib and one had the delmonico. We had a tasty appetizer and the waiter gave us a second bread. Service was outstanding and four out of five of us thought the experience was great. The fifth one was not as impressed even though he is usually the one who loves it. Will I go again? of course, it's one of the best steak houses in Hawaii.
(4)
Mark L.

Had an exceptional experience here. I only go to a steak house that does something I can not do at home. Well, I can not grill with Kiawae wood. So any cut is good. Pair it with their King Crab and wow, you have the best surf and turf anywhere.
(5)
Frank S.

More accurately described as a Continental restaurant, with all the traditional favorites like Cherries Jubilee. Rack of Lamb is superb!
(5)
Megs H.

I'm hovering between 3 and 4 stars, but the last time I went REALLY killed it for me. The first time I went was for my mom's birthday and I was hooked. The ambiance was a little old, but it is an "Old Fashioned Steak House" so I wasn't expecting anything like Morton's or RCSH. Anyhow, the first night we went it was great. I had a Filet Mignon with a baked potato. So good! I had 2 or 3 vodka crans and was tipsy by the time I left. Strong drinks always influence how much I like a place, haha! The second time I went I went during Restaurant Week and had the prix fix menu for $40. I had a Caesar Salad (not made at your table like normal, so I was a little disappointed), a Filet medalion on mashed potatoes, and sorbet for dessert, it was really good. Again, the strong drinks.. love! The last time I went is what made this 3 stars for me. I went for my birthday, and also went for my birthday. I had a gift certificate from Hy's for $50 that was given to our concierge desk. I hate to sound entitled, but usually when concierge go out they definitely try to impress. This time.. they didn't. That said, I wasn't expecting special treatment, but the type of service we got that night is something I hope my guests never get. Anyhow.. I ordered my steak well done (which is how I always order it. i know, lots of people think it's gross, but i can't stand the blood), and when I cut into it it was med-rare.. grossed me out. I sent it back, got it back, not any better. I pretty much didn't eat my dinner that night and the rest of my family was very disappointed with the service. That said, I don't ever really anticipate going there again. Sad, because the Hy's Garlic Steak is great, the Caesar Salad is one of my favorites, and the drinks are bomb. Maybe I'll give them another chance.. maybe. Also, in regards to seating, I suggest asking to sit either in the library or the bar. The booths seem rather old and they squish 4 people into one booth, which is rather cramped in my opinion.
(3)
Russell H.

During my years living in Waikiki and associated with Fred Piluso's Scruples Beach Club, Hy's was THE place where we took celebrities for the best steaks in town. Privacy was important which Hy's provided and the service was absolutely world class. Not unusual at all to see Tom Selleck, Lee Majors, and many others enjoying this awesome fine dining experience. The filet mignon is superb!!!!
(5)
Ian G.

My sister loves this place and I don't understand why. As soon as you enter this handicap UNfriendly place, you are greeted by a Maitre D that has the personality of a tired old drag queen and looks like a Filipino Lurch. The bus boys are way friendlier than the jaded waiters. My prime rib was good but Paula Deen's recipe is much better. Most items are ala carte so your meal can get pricey. Don't waste your $$...go to Outback if you want some good meat.
(1)
Candice D.

If your idea of a romantic date is great steak in a place where all of the paintings' eyes follow you eerily, this is the steakhouse for you! Creepiness aside, the steak in this joint is outstanding. Either bring a strong credit card or good coupons, though 'cause it's a bit pricey. However, most locals only go to Hy's if they're looking for something more upscale than all the other restaurants out here, and you definitely get what you pay for in way of service.
(4)
Victoria K.

My hubby and I went there for our wedding anniversary. I didn't really care for atmosphere-it was too, as someone put it, old world gentelmen's club for me. Plus, the lights were too dim. Our waiter was very attentive and overall gave us great service. Husband had steak which was quite tender and flavorfull(I sampled it). And I had thai style scallops which basically meant curry type sauce over seared scallops and some bok choy and shiitake mushrooms on the side. Scallops were good and cooked just right but I can't say the same about shiitake mushrooms which had the consistancy of a rubber band. We were planning on getting dessert but after waiter heard it was our anniversary, he brought us a piece of cheesecake on the house(very thick macademia nut crust with strawberry sauce) which was very good. He also took our picture(I guess they do it as a sort of souvenire) and by the end of the night, we were handed a framed photo of two of us(not real frame of course). Overall, it was very nice but I also think that food is way overpriced.
(4)
Jeremy M.

One of my favorite restaurants. This is THE place to go for an amazing steak and many of their desserts are excellent too. Some people say the ambiance is too dark and stuffy, but I like it - I see it as old-fashion classy, which you don't see a lot of these days. Great place to entertain too. Your guests will be impressed!
(4)
First L.

The closest I've been to an expensive steakhouse before this was Cattle Company. The lighting at Hy's was dim, but we were still able to look at the paintings and awards on the wall. Since we were 45 minutes early, we were escorted to their lounge area. Not more than 15 minutes later, we were seated at our table. The hostess actually pulled the table away from the booth so that we could more easily position ourselves. The table sheet was nice and napkins folded neatly. Water and cheese bread came within 5 minutes of our sitting. 5 minutes later and we were greeted by our waiter. We ordered immediately as our night was going to become busy soon. The Delmonico and Wellington were cooked great. I usually use salt, but I didnt have to here. I especially liked the texture and taste of the garlic mashed potatoes. The waiter and his assistants were really professional. He even surprised us with a piece of cheesecake. To help us remember our special occasion, he took a picture and gave us a copy! I wished a view of the beach was available, but none was offered. Edit: I have since changed my rating style.
(5)
Kama K.

Celebrated my birthday at Hy's Steak House. Our waiter Josh Arola was very attentive and professional but made us feel special and at home. We wanted to take our time with each course and he allowed us to enjoy every moment. The quality of the food was excellent and very tasty. So many place are on the casual side these days and it's getting harder and harder to find really good fine dinning restaurants in Hawaii. Mahalo Josh and Hy's Steak House. I hope they offer more great deals in the future.
(5)
M L.

I like this place. My family and I come here quite often. Then again, I don't know if I'm a little biased because a friend of mine workers here and always ensures that I get the best cuts. I tend to always order more than I can eat. I love the cheese bread. I'll go through those like candy. Then I'll have my French onion soup that's Oh so Good. And by now I'm full. But the steak comes next. I recommend the garlic steak with mashed potatoes. I usually can only eat about half of this beacuse I know I MUST save room for what comes next. Yes, the CHERRIES JUBILEE. OMG. They prepare this table side and have a nice little show with flames running down the orange rind. I like to ask them to keep the cherries on a bit longer so it gets more juicy. Then they pour it all over a massive ball of Haagen Daz ice cream and dig in. This place is perfect for a date. Especially if it's for her birthday or an occasion. It's perfectly romantic and will always win a lady over.
(4)
Linda Y.

This was the best steak I have had. They grill it over kiawa wood and the dinner was delicious. I had the Restaurant Week special and the filet mignoin was the tenderest and very flavorful. I really enjoyed the dinner. Can't way to go back
(5)
Cecilia B.

Well worth the price. This is not our first visit to Hy's, and it won't be the last. We love the ambiance of the main dining room. Our party of 4 had the Wellington, filet, delmonico and prime rib and all were excellent. Generous portions. We did not have salads, and still couldn't finish. Next time we will bring wine. Corkerage is $25, but still reasonable to bring your own wine.
(5)
Don Z.

Best meal in Waikiki.
(5)
Jessica J.

Hy's Steak House provides great customer service and a good mixture of what you would find in an upscale steak house and local places. The fried rice was amazing and the wine selection was also impressive. Great place to go if you want to splurge.
(4)
Glenn A.

Holly Hawaii 5-0! Batman, I went to Hy's Steak House with three other couples while in Honolulu for the Pro Bowl Game. The food was great as well the service, not the best steak house but very good and would go back again. One person at our table had desert, the Banana Foster. The table presentation was fun and my friend said it was fantastic! The only problem was they placed us on a table only made from six so it was very tight, so if you have eight make sure when you make reservations to ask them to place four tables together.
(4)
Sky S.

Nice dining room. I don't care for their food much, though. I've been there quite few times to give it a try but their steak is always too dry to me. Ruth's is two stars. Hy's is three stars and Morton is four for me...
(3)
Rae W.

It's not just the steaks; it's the desserts and the superb service.
(5)
Jaisa C.

The atmosphere here is wonderful. It's a perfect place to celebrate special occasions because the food here is beyond amazing, as well and the exceptional service offered by the employees. I came here last night with my boyfriend to celebrate my 23rd birthday and it was so much more than I expected. The hostesses were very welcoming and sat us promptly. Because it's been over a year since our last visit, our server Josh gave us a quick but informative run down on the menu and specials. The bussers were also quick to clear our dirty dishes and fill our water glasses. The food, they give you a complimentary basket of cheese bread, which is warm and yummy! For appetizer, we ordered the Oysters Rockefeller. (it comes with 6 warm oysters on a half shell, drenched in hollandaise sauce, onions, spinach and bacon). Definitely a must try!! As far as the entree, my bf got the 18 oz Delmonico. It's a huge Rib Eye Steak cooked over kiawe wood. That ribeye is full of flavor from the wood and marbling of fatty goodness. This is also one of the most popular items on the menu. As for my entree, I ordered the 7oz Filet Mignon with King Crab Legs! It is a bit pricey, but worth every penny. That special runs about 99.95, but you get your money's worth. The filet is also cooked over kiawe wood and is just tender, both steak and crab legs melted in my mouth! I also enjoyed the fact that the crab legs are easy to pick at because they're sliced in half, so you don't need to get messy. In case you do get messy, they bring an extra napkin, lemon and warm water to clean your hands. Dessert, because I was celebrating my birthday, Hy's gave me a slice of their homemade strawberry cheesecake. It was yummy but since I had my mind set on the Sinatra Strawberry FlambÃ©, I gave my cheesecake to my bf and ordered the flambÃ©. It's made table side so you get to see a beautiful show from the server making your yummy treat. It was beautiful and delicious!!! Overall, this place gets five stars for service and food quality. I can't wait to come back for another special occasion.
(5)
Robert M.

The soup was good, the salad was good, but the steak? Not so much. Read Moonie M's review below mine. If I am going to be 50 bucks for a filet and scallops they had better be amazing. The steak was average...no seasoning at all. And unlike Ruth's Chris, not served very warm. The ambiance was very nice, if you weren't in the back room that looked like a cheap Vegas hotel. The service was perfect, although you payed almost $30 for a good but not great spinach salad (worchestershire sauce and olve oil in the dressing, but no bacon grease? I don't think so) prepared in front of you. Bottom line- Price-very expensive Service- 5 stars Food quality- 2-3 starts Atmosphere, 2.5 to 5 starts, depending on where you are sitting.
(2)
James S.

Great atmosphere, especially for some kind of occasions, such like birthday, anniversary, etc, its a little pricy but great food.
(5)
Lyndia A.

Yummy!!!! Cheese bread was killer. Like an upscale version of sizzler cheese toast. Steak was delicious, petite filet med rare with peppercorn sauce. Was a little overcooked on the outside, but otherwise fantastic! Ambience was like ruth's Chris downstairs and 50's 60's island chic upstairs. The waiters wear tuxes and are very attentive.
(4)
Levy O.

Regardless of my goal of someday becoming a vegetarian, I was craving steak on the week of my birthday. Was thinking of Ruth Chris' or Morton's, but somehow ended up agreeing to try Hy's. Almost everything inside this restaurant is dark; dark woods, dark colored chairs and upholstery...I guess it's supposed to embody typical steak house...not a big fan tho. Although everything seemed nice & clean (not sure, it's too dark)...I felt like trapped in one of those "Gone with the wind" house-era..was waiting for Scarlett to appear any moment. As any other "upscale" steak house, the price point of this place is pretty high. We started with the escargot for appetizer. It was ok; good since it's literally bathed in butter (everything tastes better with buttah..), but the quality of the escargot was not great. They're small and didn't taste as fresh as I expected. The warm white bread that again slathered in butter was yummy but nothing typical of steak house's bread. Bob's Steak house in SF makes such a delicious warm bread, which is shaped like half a ball, crusty outside and warm & moist inside, it's pretty hard to beat that one. For the main course, I had the 12 oz "Delmonico" cut which is essentially rib-eye which was pretty good, but I have had much better rib eye at Morton's. The steak comes with a side of sauteed zucchini and a choice of your typical potatoes; mashed, baked, fries, or pan fried. For dessert, I decided to try their coconut cream brulee...it was alright, but I bet the coconut milk came from a can since it left a weird after taste. Overall, Hy's is doing ok. Nothing really excites me about this steak house. Price point and the quality of the foods are so so and with so many other steak house out there, I'd probably won't go back anytime soon.
(2)
Kirkwood J.

Caesar salad & lamb chops a la Hy. Too much seasoning on lamb, overwhelmed by rosemary...Enjoyed the old-school atmosphere at least.
(2)
Doug C.

I'm not sure how to rate this one. I think I have to break it out because some parts are fantastic and some are ..... Service: 5-stars for sure, staff is very nice and friendly and attentive. Food: The cesear is 5-star, the steak is like 3.. honestly its hard to impress me with steak because its just meat. I wasn't too impressed w/ the baked potato size though. Overall I would have to compromise with a 4star. Decour: Could be 5-star, but the bathroom is shared w/ hotel and of unacceptable quality, drags it to 4star Value: It is a 5-star priced place for sure, dinner for 2 will run you $120 easily, closer to $200 with alcohol. All in all its a very nice steakhouse, bread-n-butter for the local politicians, but on my dime, I may turn elsewhere. I subcome w/ a 4 star, really a 3.8
(4)
Aki D.

I come here on special occasions, like my brother's birthday because he's a big fan of Hy's. I keep forgetting how good this place is. From the cheese bread they serve you at the beginning of your meal to the Banana Fosters dessert, everything is mighty tasty. My favorite thing to get here is the prime rib. I prefer the end cut (if it's available) because that's where all the flavor is! Typically end cut of the roast is dry and well done, but at Hy's the meat is still really juicy and tender.
(4)
Jesse W.

9/13/10: Work dinner, started at the bar at 6pm, left the restaurant at 10pm. Excellent food, I wasn't expecting much as I've been disappointed with a recent visit to Ruth Chris' steakhouse (too buttery/greasy) but had a wonderful experience here. Walking in, you immediately smell smoked wood as you walk past the bar and into main dining room. At first, it seemed odd but once we were seated next to their fish bowl grill "stage" everything fell into place. Grilled steaks cooked on a keawe wood grill, how awesome can that get? I ordered the 9oz New York steak, more than enough for me, but this thing was awesome. Well cooked, not greasy like other steak houses, seared with a crispy outside and very tender and juicy on the inside. I LOVED IT! I can't forget to mention the grilled cheese bread served when you sit down, that in itself was awesome! Anyone that doesn't like it, is welcome to send it my way! Balance of the meal was also fabulous! Cakebread 2008 (i think) Chardonnay, very clean young awesome buttery taste. 1997 Modavi Reserve Cabernet came with our meal, also spectacular with a well tuned taste, matured smooth hint of cherry flavor! Dessert was the banana flambe (part 1) and chocolate with fresh fruits (part 2) over haagen daz vanilla ice cream. Yum, I loved the keawe grilled steak, definitely plan to be back!
(5)
Jin N.

I had my very first Ceasar's salad, and after that, I was never the same....until I went back. They make the salad in front of you, even the dressing. The manager seems to recognize my father, so luckily, we never have to wait even with reservations. I think I had my first filet mignon but I was too young to appreciate meat. After raving about the Ceasar's salad at this place, I went back last year, and it was aiiiiiiiiiiiiite. I mean, it's super good, but I think I blew it up in my head. Hands down, supposedly the best steaks in Honolulu.
(4)
Karen H.

This place was great! Reminded me of an old New York city steak house. The cream of asparagus soup with crab was amazing!
(4)
Coco H.

I'm definitely returning. The atmosphere is classic and timeless. The maitre 'd was fantastic. He gave us a quick tour of the restaurant along with brief overview of it's history. The wait staff was exceptionally professional and the food delicious. I recommend the lobster bisque (if available) and the warm spinach salad. It's pricey, but worth it.
(5)
Leo S.

I've always had a good experience here with their food and service. Filet mignon, prime rib, and oysters are my favorites. I'll be back next month for sure.
(5)
Maude L.

This is an old-school steak house with great food. The steak is delicious. I got the filet mignon, medium rare, and it was grilled to perfection. Service was very friendly and efficient. My only gripe is that it kind of smells old - like you can kind of smell the carpet or something from time to time. It looks like an old cigar bar, with all the wood and the dark lighting, and maybe all that wood and carpeting holds some funky smells in? I don't know. I have a sensitive nose though, so maybe others won't smell anything.
(4)
Mark F.

The lobster bisque this evening was fabulous! Also thoroughly enjoyed my garden salad with honey mustard dressing. We will definitely return soon when not in such a hurry.
(5)
Karl K.

Hy's has been my favorite "HY-CLASS" restaurant for decades. I am a confirmed "carnivore" who appreciates a medium-rare slab of prime cut beef, especially on anniversaries and birthdays. Or, other momentous occasions I deem "worthy." Hy's has never failed me. Let me relate one such event. My client called me to arrange a transfer of her retirement account from work as a legal change in her employment status affected her eligibility to continue participation. According to her somewhat "fuzzy" recollection, the amount involved would have netted me a shade above $800 in earnings. Not too shabby for a few minutes of "work." To her surprise and delight, the account had done extremely well in the market and had actually accumulated ten times what she believed, which yielded me closer to $8K. That called for a real "celebration," so I invited her and her husband to join us for dinner at Hy's. My wife and I ordered our favorites: appetizers - Hy's Seafood Platter; salads - avocado/seafood; tomato/onion; entrees - Peppercorn Steak , medium rare, for me; Fruits De Mer for her; starch - baked potato, fully-loaded; desserts - fresh strawberries, cherries jubilee, or cheesecake. I don't recall what my friends ordered, but we all enjoyed a couple bottles of wine. Everything was superb: food, service, conversation. It cost me $375 or so , including picking up their tip for the valet parking. It was a perfect evening of imbibing, dining, and social interaction. FIVE STARS.
(5)
Lisa N.

We came here once before in our 'beach attire' and were turned away (they said 'the kitchen just closed!' wow.. what a coincidence.. This place is definitely an old school style, upscale, steakhouse. Its a nice place, we were told that people come here for all of their special occasions so they'd prefer us to be up to 'dress code'. Well the next time we got there, we were still in our beach attire,, (sorry, we dont need a special occasion to go and have some good food) Steaks were pretty good. He had the del monico, he was very happy with it. I had the filet mignon which came with shrimp and asparagus (the napoleon special?). I wasn't amazed, but not at all disappointed. PROS: The service was superb, very friendly server. He met all of our needs and never failed to check on us once. CONS: cafeteria cheese bread.. NOT so good...
(5)
Chris D.

Went here this evening with my family, the salads were excellent, and made right at the table side. The caesar was a bit more vinegary than i'd like, but otherwise good. The rack of lamb was superb, very tender and moist. My filet was a but overcooled, but otherwise ok, and the peppercorn sauce was pretty standard. The kids prime rib was a very large portion. Desert was excellent, au flambÃ© right table side. The Sinatra strawberries is strawberries foster. I will say, not ADA friendly, and the bathrooms could use a serious upgrade or be a part of the restaurant at that cost.
(4)
sky i.

Things I love about Hy's: 1) Ambience - Classic dark wood and leather befitting a steakhouse, and the vocal stylings of Audy Kimura. 2) Cheesebread - I can't get enough of this stuff...it could be a meal all by itself. As good as Hy's is, I still prefer Ruth's for the overall food quality, but I favor Hy's for their ambience.
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Kat N.

The Kiawe grilled Delmonico Rib-Eye was DELICIOUS. The fat was perfectly marbled throughout the piece of meat. It was cooked as specified - medium rare. My friends ordered the prime rib and the garlic steak. They were good but not as amazing as my Delmonico. I also love that this place isn't "a la carte" like rip-off places like Ruth Chris (which charges $8.95 for a stalk of steamed broccoli). All the steaks came with really good green beans and choice of rice or different kinds of potatoes. Too bad we were too full to eat dessert. The only complaint is that the service was kind of spotty. The waiter was quite as attentive as we'd like and he was a bit hard to find sometimes. Overall, Hy's is definitely worth going to if you're hankering for steak even though it's kind of off the main Waikiki strip and not in a swanky hotel. Skip Ruth Chris!
(4)
Murray O.

You've got to try the Beef Wellington. It was to die for! The pastry was light and flaky and the beef very tender and tasty. The garlic mash was so fluffy and the garlic flavor was just right. The cheesecake followed with strawberry topping, sooo yummy! The only negative that I could find with my dinner tonight was that the veggies was a bit skimpy, although they were prepared with just the right amount of flavoring and cooked perfectly.
(5)
Susyn D.

OMG. Went to Hy's last month. Everything about this place was SUPERB! food - excellent, staff - amazing. When we go back to Hawaii, we are definitely going to Hy's!!!
(5)
Breanne Y.

Still a wonderful experience. We dragged our asses making the reservations, and were lucky enough to use opentable.com to reserve a table at 7PM that same day! Agreed with Allison D, the steps to the front are a bit awkward, especially for girls in heels. We shared a tartare appetizer; he had the lamb (carved table-side), i had the garlic filet mignon...and we barely saved room for dessert. This is probably the last remaining restaurant on the island where i still feel comfortable dressing up to have a nice dinner. We'd visited Mortons the week before and despite a higher bill than Hy's, I almost felt like the ambiance wasn't worth the attire. What amazes me here is the consistency of service. I'm not surprised that the staff does such a great job, but I'm always amazed at how they can keep delivering, visit after visit.
(5)
Manny F.

Went there for my birthday 1 year. The food and the service was incredible. Exellent prep and display of the steak. I am always a sucker for ceaser salads that are made right in front of you. Would reccomend for anybody celebrating a special occassion.
(5)
Ralph Y.

It's been years since I've eaten at Hy's. They presented an old world dining experience with a lot of items from the menu finished table side (hard to find these days). My son turned 21 and I wanted to show him the charm of having dishes finished in front of you. Didn't mind the parking fee (hey it's Waikiki), they had lighten up the decor since the last visit. We arrived at about 6pm. Everything was going find right up until the time I saw something moving in my Caesar salad. Turned out to be a bug. Yep, living and moving in the greens, even after being "tossed live". Couple of things disappointed me with Hys: 1. Waiter originally did not remove the other 2 servings of Caesar salad, I had to request it. 2. At no time did the maitre d ever come by to offer any apologies 3. No one from management came by to offer apologies 4. Not even the salad was comped (although Hys did redo it) I didn't make a big scene and maybe that was a mistake on my part. Maybe I should have yelled something, had my wife scream out loud. I wasn't looking for my entire meal, half my meal to be comped...just the salad and an apology from management. Is that too much to ask for? UPDATE: The general manager did contact me, made no excuses for the lack of management action on their part. Personally, I appreciated that gesture rather than some kind of lame excuse or reasons. Basically he *manned up* and is taking the hit. Refreshing to see that these days. It would have very easy to point out some other fall guy. Additionally compensation has been offered and I will post when I receive it...Received. Final analysis: Aside from the bug which only could have come from the field, overall Hy's still has a very impeccable restaurant. One of the nice touches is the tableside finish which extremely rare these days. Would I go back, yes...would I recommend, again yes. These guys haven't stayed in business this long for nothing. If I had to change something, I just wish they had more offerings of wine by the glass. In this day and age of drinking and driving not mixing, I would have preferred to have 1-2 glasses of different wines to really complement the meal.
(4)
Mary C.

Granted I hadn't been here for about 10 yrs., but what happened??? We took our son and GF out for his BD, and it was NOT the same place I remembered. Without going into too much detail, these were our complaints: the only steak we ordered came out well-done, waiter claimed we ordered med-well, NOT, we ordered it MED. Waiter very reluctantly took it back and brought a new one, which wasn't that great either. The salad which is prepped at table was nothing special. My husband's "bowl" of fr. onion soup was actually a "dish" about 1 1/2 " high and wasn't anything spec. The crÃ¨me brulee was tiny. All in all we were highly disappointed, the place has really gone downhill. We will NEVER go back, especially when there are waaay better steakhouses such as Signature Prime atop Ala Mo hotel, and Le Bistro, Inspite of the fact that Only 2 entrees were ordered, the bill was over $200.00. So not worth it. Sorry 2 stars max.
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Keith N.

Friends had the steak and they said it was the best they ever had. I had the 1 lb of crab legs which was awesome and we order the banana forester, chocolate lovers, and the cheesecake...all were exceptional. Service was way better than 3660, Roy's, etc...They were so friendly and ensured that the glasses were always full! Outstanding! Loved It!
(5)
Chris S.

Been to Ruth's Chris, Charley's, and Arnold Palmer's and this one has no comparison. Awesome food and service and price agreeable.
(5)
Sita L.

Excellent meal. We had the seafood appetizer. Looked wonderful. Oysters too small, not that tasty, crab legs where frozen. REALLY frozen. My kids ate the lobster meat, shrimp. I assume it was ok, or they where just starved. Love the cheese bread. Service was slow, so it was a good thing they kept bringing the bread. We had 2 prime ribs, 1 fillet and one fillet with shrimp. Everyone was very happy with their food. My fillet was perfectly cooked. Oh, yeah, Caesars salad for all. Making that is really an art, too much lemon, but then again our waiter had several tables and was really busy. We had a lovely bottle of Riesling. Our tab was rediculess, I am glad birthdays only come once a year. I was informed by both my "kids' who had the prime rib that they where sick today. Everyone had saved themselves for this meal and not eaten. So, my daughter called management this morning. Ho Hum, so you had some trouble? thanks. Good response. Glad they can afford that attitude. We didn't want anything, we just wanted to point out there may be an issue in with the holding of the meat or the meat itself. We where told that most of the meat was used for a big party and we got the last of it! It wasn't what we had wanted, but my daughter didn't want to make an issue of it. With a 500 dollar tab, I would want a little better care. I think I will spend that somewhere else next time.
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Brandon E.

Hy's was once one of the best steakhouses on Oahu but I went there recently and the steaks just weren't up to par. For apps we started off with Oysters Rockefeller and Crab Cakes. The Oysters were really good but the Crab Cakes weren't all that great. Then for dinner I ended up ordering a DelMonico which was pretty good but was a little lukewarm. The dessert show for the chocolate lover's was pretty interesting and I enjoyed the fresh fruits.
(4)
Bryan T.

Classy Restaurant that has great steaks. I really like the table side Banana Fosters. I highly recommend it.
(4)
Jaron G.

One of my favorite Steak Joints. beef, grilled on kiawe wood doesn't get better than that. I could just get a bottle of wine and order cheese bread which is both cheap and delicious. Filet Scallop Combo is to die for. Scallops with a Thai influenced sauce. 7 oz Filet is perfect...don't forget the BÃ©arnaise sauce to really make the Filet melt in your mouth.
(5)
Jack Y.

Booked a reservation and was quite surprise that the quality of service and food was not to par. I had a steak and lobster; upgraded my steak and the meet was tough. Over experience was just ok.
(2)
Marisa A.

I was so excited to go to Hy's, a real steakhouse, covered in dark wood and waiters in suits. We went for my parents anniversary, my husbands and my birthdays. We started with the cheese bread, which was excellent. Then the calamari friti, so tender and tasty. We shared a bottle of Pinot grigio, very nice. The the main dishes came. I had Beef Wellington, oh it was better than I could have imagined. My father had the 18oz Delmonico steak, it was huge. My mom had the half rack of lamb, there was nothing left when she was done. But my husbands dish was the ultimate best. He had the prime rib, it melted in your mouth, you didn't need any sauces, just the meat. We were surprised with three slices of cheesecake. The cheesecake had the best crust, it was the perfect amount of cheesecake and crust. We also got three copies of the group picture they took of us. It was a perfect evening.
(5)
Shalee S.

Definitely an old school steakhouse but with a Hawaiian twist. The Hawaiian twist comes from the wood their meats are cooked over. The smell from the wood is so intoxicating. I asked the server what it was and he said it was a wood only found on Hawaii. Of course, I can't remember the name. Everything was wonderful, the smells, the food, the service. My only complaint is that the room we were seated in could use a either some updating or a good cleaning of the walls. The wallpaper looked a little sad.
(4)
George D.

This is a place that you really want to love. Beautiful decor , old world styling and service beyond compare. The only thing missing, is food worthy of the ambiance. My wifes filet was bland with too much fat. I had the seafood special, that was extremely salty with a baked potato that was far to small for such a robust steakhouse. Its been there forever and probably always will be. I suggest having a drink at the beautiful bar and passing on dinner.
(3)
Olivia D.

The steak here is just okay. I actually look forward the most to the tableside-prepared salads. The caesar and spinach salads here are the best in town, and that's coming from a hard-core carnivore. Also quite yummy is the greasy, cheesy garlic bread they serve instead of the ubiquitous dinner rolls.
(4)
John F.

Top 5 steakhouses I've eaten at including Grill 225 in Charleston, SC, The Met in Seattle. This place has the best atmosphere, and all the food is great! Several items are made table side. Server was Nic and his partner Jeff. Excellent service.
(5)
David C.

One of the best restaurants I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The Cherry jubilee is unreal! I will never forget it....They make it right in front of you, and the salad. The quality of food and service was outstanding! If you visit Hawaii you MUST visit Hy's! Pricey, but worth every penny! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Gary C.

I first ate at Hy's in 1995 and have been back many times since. Unlike Morton's and Ruth's Chris, Hy's is locally owned, and the experience is nicer and friendlier, in my experience. The steaks are prime, and their seafood is very good also. Very good wine selection, and the mixed drinks are among the best in the city. Jackets are not required. I usually wear slacks and an aloha shirt, but several times wore shorts and an aloha shirt when we decided to go at the last minute. Parking is very easy, since the parking is valet only, with a $5 charge. You really have to keep your eye peeled for their small sign on Kuhio Ave, though. When friends visit from the mainland I often bring them here.
(5)
Cocoa F.

This place has really come down in quality. Ran out of 2 kinds of steaks by 8:00pm. Server forgot to ask us if we wanted something to drink. Couldn't accomodate a request for crispy edges on steak. Which you should be able to do at $50+ for the steak.
(2)
shari o.

My girlfriend and I went for dinner. We had the seafood/avocado salad which was good, the seafood sampler was fresh, the steak was good, but the star was the chocolate lover's flambe dessert. That sauce was to die for! If you go to Hy's, you have to try this dessert. I can taste that chocolate sauce right now.
(4)
Michael Y.

I've eaten at many first class stake houses in the US and Hy's is still my favorite. The restaurant is beautiful inside with the wooden paneling. The wait staff is very attentive and friendly and, of course, the steaks are absolutely astounding! Our meal starting with the most amazing cheese bread. I've had it every time and it is always just as awesome. We also ordered a Caesar salad that they make in front of you. It was very good, but not the best. Both my wife and I ordered the fillet and it was just perfect! Very tender, seared on the outside, perfect medium-rare on the inside. It was fantastic. We will continue to return with each trip to Hawaii.
(5)
Holly B.

Hy's has been a family favorite for 30+ years. The waitstaff is attentive, friendly, and helpful. The steaks, prime rib, and lamb are done perfect to order every time. And the ice cream desserts are to die for, especially the Chocolate Lover's! This is a restaurant with class and old world charm, though not overly stuffy or formal. We bring friends here to treat them to a fine dining experience, celebrate anniversaries and other occasions, and are never disappointed!
(5)
clint g.

Incredibly overpriced for the end result. The service, however, was top notch. I got the New York Strip with a Lobster Bisque to start. It was awful. The longer it sat there the more the oil separated from it. It was too thick with one tiny piece of claw meat that I found eventually. The steak was ordered medium rare, it arrived just a bit more cooked than that. Not super tender and not super flavorful. Just a slab of almost correctly cooked almost correctly seasoned meat with a side of mashed potato and green beans. Again, the staff were fantastic. The food? Not so much.
(3)
christina c.

Hubby and I are visiting Oahu for our 1 year anniversary and chose this place to eat thanks to Yelp. It was a delicious meal. Yes, you will come out of here very stuffed. I knew I would love this place when immediately after getting seated we were served some delicious cheese bread, hot out of the oven. Free Cheese bread? Extra star bonus! We were immediately asked for our drink of choice. My husband loved his margarita that was only $6! We expected the price to be higher at a fancy place like this. He said it was made with good tequila. Our server was the nicest and most attentive waiter as well. We wondered what the minium $10 plate charge per person was specifically and he told us not to worry about it, that he would take care of us. We shared the soup du jour, Lobster Bisque, Mozerella and Tomato salad and the New York Steak with King Crab Legs. Ernie was so kind as to split our soup and salad for us. Our water glasses was never less than half full. In the end, we also declined to see the dessert menu as much as I really wanted to try one of their famous FLAMBEs but I was just way too full. Ernie still brought us a delicious cheesecake with berry sauce. He also took our picture with a digital camera and later handed us our beautiful photo. The funny thing about this place is that it's decorated like the inside of a haunted house, complete with eerie portraits of people from the 18th century. Even lights on the wall that looked like candle sticks in holders, ancient hard back books lined up against the wall. There is a dress code so make sure you don't wear tank tops, t-shirts or bathing suits. Anyhow, Thanks Ernie for a great experience at Hy's!
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Stephan K.

I wish I could do two completely separate reviews, but alas I cannot. My first part of the review will be on the meal itself, the second on the service. The food here was excellent. My friend ordered the raw oysters and said they were absolutely amazing. Her steak was cooked to order and had a delicious peppercorn sauce. I ordered the New York steak. The steak itself was served to me medium rare when I had ordered it medium well. Due to not wanting to make my friend wait, I did not send it back to the kitchen. It was an excellent cut of meat. Well aged and the side of green beans and garlic mashed potatoes were excellent. The service on the other hand was deplorable. We had a waiter who looked to be in his late 60's maybe even into his 70's. Every time he came to the table he readjusted my silverware. I counted three times in all. Now I don't know about you folks, but I don't like other people rearranging or touching my silverware, especially once I have begun to use it. When I ordered my appetizer I mispronounced the name of it. This is the response I received from the waiter, "I'm sorry sir we don't have that item on the menu, but you should try to order said item instead." It was the same item I had tried to order. After this rudeness my friend asked for a wine suggestion to stand up to the boldness of the peppercorn sauce with her steak. He pointed out a glass that was priced at 12.99 and informed her that he would suggest it, but was not sure she could afford it. Now at this point I should point out that both my friend and were in full formal upscale attire with no problems with money. I personally had planned on spending close to 150+ dollars just for myself, but I didn't order any wine because of the rudeness of our waiter. I was disgusted at the service. The food was good, but the service was terrible. When I'm paying 100 dollars for a full meal (I would have spent 200+ in wine if the waiter hadn't been rude). Needless to say I will not go back. Find another steakhouse where they appreciate customers that want to drop 3-400 dollars on a meal and not tell them what their budget is. On a side note I did love the decor of the place. It has a beautiful elegant look to it that feels very warm and prestigious. No it's not modern, but I liked the "old school" feel of it.
(2)
Douglas W.

The Best Steakhouse in THE FINEST setting! The waiters are artists and the food is devine! An extensive wine list sets the mood for the evening. Highly recommended!
(5)
Lisa K.

Restaurant is gorgeous if you actually get to sit in the Library room and not in the dated blue room. Service was slow and I felt like we had the "benchwarmers". My husband thought the lamb was excellent and was pleased to have a full rack. I had to give it a three stars though due to my fish incident. I ordered a snapper "local" style with the shoyu/oil sauce. When one orders that, you expect the fish to be moist and tender. Mine was PETRIFIED. It was obviously sitting under a heat lamp for WAY TOO long. I was disappointed that an establishment such as this would attempt to serve fish like that. When I mentioned it to the waiter, he didn't see the problem and I needed to cut through the fish (with a knife) to show him how it cut like pork instead of fish. He then took it back. When returning 15 minutes later, the fish was done perfectly. It was a little annoying at the end when I got charged for 2 orders of fish instead of one and had to mention it to the waiter...Which goes to my benchwarmer comment.
(3)
John G.

Well, where should I start?.. How about the decor. The decor is so outdated that when you come in it feels like you time traveled back to the olden days. There are two sections to the restaurant. One which looks like your in the setting of 'And then there were none' the second section (which we sat in) looked like where your grandparents ate at back in the 60s or 70s. Next. The food. It is probably the most over priced place I have ever been to for its quality. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind opening my wallet when it comes to food. I had ordered the fresh mozzarella and vine ripen tomato salad (which is basically a caprese salad. And the mozzarellas didn't taste like it was 'fresh') and the 14 oz delmonico with garlic mash and snow peas. I had to choose between a couple of sides. My sides were seasoned well and my steak was cook to perfection.. Here's my problem. The steak i had was so chewy and full of connective tissues that it wasn't pleasant to eat. I had to really chew it before I can actually swallow. It doesn't have the texture of how a filet of beef would be like. Plating presentation is so poor that it looked like we had gone to Denny's. The plates were so dirty and full of smudges and looked very old also. Now I know that the main focus of the dish is the steak but use a little imagination on that. My friends had ordered the steak and lobster (which was a choice of a petite filet or NY strip which alone was $70 and a small tail of lobster) as my other friend ordered the filet of beef. The service. The service itself wasn't bad. They were trained well on how to run a classic restaurant. From having a maitre'd and all that mumbo jumbo. Our service was so good that it became bad. Every time we drink water someone would quickly fill it up and got to the point of annoyance. Now we didn't have the table side service but as one of the next generation of chefs I am completely against it. I saw patrons get served table side and I got turned off when they started making Caesar dressing in front of them. Which means separating the egg yolks and touching raw eggs and continuing to serve without actually washing and sanitizing your hands. Second part of my problem with table side service is if I was that chef, I wouldn't put my reputation on the line on a server like that. Sure they might make it 'good' for the average eater but it may not for foodies. Overall I'll give this place a 2. Maybe if I was alive in the 70s and yelp existed I would give it a 5. Their food is to pricy for it's quality. And the place felt like a grandmothers house to me. I wouldn't go back here for a 2nd time.
(2)
Alina B.

The food was pretty good. I had Oscar Steak (it's not on the menu - I saw it on one of the pictures from another review and asked for it) and it was to die for. Chocolate flambe was alright. We were a little put off by the service, specifically the hostess. We had a reservation for 2 people but another friend ended up joining us at the last minute. When we came in and annouced we were going to be 3 people, they accomodated us, ut not until making us feel like we broke some law and that were doing us a huge favor by accomodating. It was pretty obvious though that they had bigger tables available all over the place. ANyway, we got over it and were able to enjoy our dinner.
(4)
Nancy S.

went there for my birthday and it was wonderful. great place for a special occasion. my steak was perfect and the service was great. will definately go back again.
(5)
David B.

This is the second time we have visited Hy's. This time I reserved a table in the main dining room instead of the 80's decor of their upstairs room. As normal, the service was great. We enjoyed our waiter. My wife and I went to celebrate her birthday. We started off with the Caesar salad which is prepared table side. To die for!! We then order the chateau which was also served table side. We ordered it medium rare and it was served raw, not rare but raw. The waiter came by and saw our serving and removed it from our table and recooked it. I'm no chef but I do know that you never recook meat after it has rested. Regardless, that is what we got and it turned out dry and not very good. We did not say anything as we did not want spoil the evening. The atmosphere is wonderful and the service is great. If your looking for a good steak, I'm not sure this is the place. But a great experience for hawaii locals wanting some old school classics.
(4)
Jane M.

Local folks trying HYs again - hadn't been for 20 yrs. Won't return. Will eat at Ruthies or Mortons. - for the price it fell short. 20 oz new York bone in- After doing "surgery" on it to cut away fat and gristle- about 4 oz was edible. ordered rare- it arrived raw. - Delmonico- again lots of waste on the 14 oz steaks. - waiter- impatient- wanted to turn over the table quickly. - creamed spinach- very sweet... did someone add sugar? Nice atmosphere- we were very disappointed.
(2)
Lisa J.

We ate so much that I think I had to roll myself down all the steps and out of the restaurant at the end of the night. Guys, wear loose fitting pants and no belt. Ladies, something empire-waisted and flowy/loose would be ideal. Here's what I had: -tomato and mozzarella salad - I ordered this with the intention to share but my husband ordered a small Caesar salad so I was stuck with the whole thing. I tried my best to finish it but it was just too much for me. -one oyster (oysters rockefeller) - Yes, that's correct. ONE oyster. My husband's boss ordered the oysters rockefeller and graciously offered some to us. I had never had an oyster and was really really scared to try it but surprisingly, I managed to eat it quite daintily and keep it down. (5 stars for Hy's for getting me to eat my very first oyster without any drama.) -Garlic steak - It comes with a mushroom sauce and lots and lots of mushrooms. Mmmmm, it was very good! -Strawberry Flambe - YUM. The scoop of ice cream that this is served with is more like a softball-sized scoop of ice cream. The ice cream is deep frozen the day before so that the hot caramelized sugar sauce from the flambe doesn't turn it into an instant milkshake. Our server was very attentive, funny, and nice. When I ordered white rice with my steak, he mentioned that he would check to see what kind of white rice they were using. He whispered that they used to serve Uncle Ben's instead of the sticky white rice us locals are used to. He even used his 'magic pan' for the desserts to make sure that they were fat-free and calorie-free. Yup, totally guilt-free desserts. =P Although we were seated in the 'blue room', we still had outstanding service. Water was always promptly refilled, finished plates were taken away, there were periodic check-ins to make sure everything was okay. As for the dress code, we went dressy but I did see some tourists in shorts... Obviously, Hy's won't turn you down for being under-dressed but I feel like dressing up will make your Hy's experience that much more memorable and special. And a special 5 stars to the valet guy who took care of our dinky little Tercel without even batting an eye. That may have been the highlight of our dinner there!
(5)
Liz W.

After living on Oahu for 8 years, I decided that I really wanted to go to Hys Steakhouse for my Birthday- I was a bit skeptical after reading some of the reviews on YELP. I made a reservation for 7 and called to ask if I could still enjoy the birthday benefits they offer- free cheesecake and a photo- even though my birthday was really the day before our dinner. They said " of course". We arrived and were seated in the middle of both beautiful rooms- we ordered a bottle of wine that was wonderful, the waite staff was very attentive, and we settled on two steaks with baked potatoes and the veggies that come with the meal. Our steaks were tasty, as were the rest of the items. My husband ordered a salad, and said it was great. After our leisurely dinner, we received coffee and our cheesecake with a candle in it, and the waiter took a comlimentary photo of us with the cake, which we received 5 minutes later. I had a really relaxing night, was not rushed , and thought it was a great place to go for a special occassion, I had been worried about what my husband might wear too casual of a shirt, so I made him wear a long sleeve button shirt- this proved to not be an issue and he could have worn what ever he wanted- Men had aloha shirts on, and even jeans and tee shirts. I would really recommend Hys if you would like a really good steak in a very nice place. We stayed at a hotel for fun- across the street, so we just walked over- and did not have to deal with our car.
(5)
Nancy B.

Wonderful Caesar Salad and steak dinner with great service. This is a perfect place to celebrate a special event as all is so well done. Ernie is a personable and elegant server who does his magic with great panache. Bring a sweater or a jacket as it is a bit chilly.
(5)
Craig C.

Great meal ! Old world steakhouse !
(4)
Micah P.

Hy's is an Oahu standard and in my opinion the best steakhouse in Hawaii. Went for a friend's bday and had the Delmonico and oysters to start. Cheese bread is delicious, oysters were delicious, steak was cooked to perfection. Service was awesome, decor is reminiscent of the old time steakhouses which I liked. Desert was flambe and prepared tableside which was awesome. Please if you enjoy steak get the ribeye or delmonico. Best cuts by far. Is definitely on the expensive side so i would suggest it only for special occasions.
(4)
Scott H.

A great steak house. One of the best for sure. Eaten here a few times now. Enjoy the cheesy bread starter and go from there. Have them make your caesar salad at the table. Get some good red wine. Make sure they cook your steak to order (they've messed up my buddy Mike's steak twice now, but always fix it). As my Grammie would say, "You can't go wrong with the Prime Rib!" The service is first rate. The ambience very old school. Makes me feel rich eating here. You better be rich to eat here. My mouth is watering just thinking of this place. Yum. All said, I'd like to try something else next time.
(4)
Karri L.

There's something about being at the kid table that makes you feel a little less special then the adults at the other table at dinner and that's exactly how I felt at Hy's. Granted there was no actual kids table, more like a separate section of individuals, a completely different world and atmosphere, and a less appealing realm that I would have liked to be in. At first look at all the pictures on the net, in magazines etc. of Hy's the "Library Room" was quite amazing and pretty much the old vintage steakhouse look that I was looking for. I planned an evening for Christmas Eve dinner here and wore my black cocktail dress to the occasion. As our hostess walked us to our seats I was excited to sit down and order a glass of wine and listen to the sounds of the guitarist that was providing the entertainment for that night but then it happened. She made a sharp left at the end of the room and I found myself in the middle of old lady 80s vintage hell. It was almost like they kept up the beauty of the library room, but decided to leave the outdated decor and tattered tapestries the same way they did when they were big in the 80s. I was very disappointed we couldn't sit in the library room and feel fabulous, but the food was nothing to complain about. Great presentation and temperature for my lobster and the steak tasted amazing and barely needed any peppercorn sauce. I just felt a little out of place wearing a nice dress in the family section of older couples etc. wearing their matching Hawaiian shirts and dodged their stares. The service was just ok for me too, there were a few times I had to get up and wave down someone for an extra something... (yes I'm in the kid section with less importance i kept feeling at the moment) But, basically if you have the money and are looking for good steak and seafood in Honolulu, definitely go here, but do ask for the Library room, it makes a world of a difference to know you are not sitting at the "kiddy table."
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Dara Y.

With all the new steak places opening in town, it's hard to know what's best and why. It doesn't get much better than Hy's...for the total experience. From service and food to ambiance and the fact than Audy Kimura plays nightly....you just cannot go wrong. Oh, did I mention the tableside Caesar salad and the dessert flambes? Hands down...a winner.
(5)
Yoomi P.

Chateaubriand steak was amazing. Wine selection, ambiance, sides, dessert (cherries jubilee) was all great. Would def go back again. Best steak I had in Waikiki.
(5)
Chad C.

Awesome!!! The service was unbelievable and so was the food!!! Get the lamb. On my next trip to the island I will be back!! Looking forward to returning.. Don't listen to the negative reviews this place is a great old school steak house
(5)
Deb D.

Took my daughter there for her birthday and it was the first time that we had been there. I had heard of it before but had never tried it. I'm reviewing only my entree which was chicken piccata. It was delicious and I'm a very picky Italian foodie because I have lived in Toscana. It was so good, my plate was absolutely clean by the end of the meal. The wait staff was super - I never had to ask for anything. I did have a tiny bite of my daughter's steak and it was so tender. It is a pricey restaurant but the food was delicious. Ambiance was okay - seemed like it was a bit worn but the food was great.
(5)
Sid S.

Very impressed after my first time here. First, quick rundown of the negatives - Showed up at 7 p.m. on Friday night, valet parking was backed up with cars spilling out onto the street. Had to circle the block twice before they were able to clear enough out for me to pull my car in. Perhaps I should have just held up traffic? - They accidentally miscounted and brought us an extra soup. Solution? Gave me the lobster bisque on the house. Well recovered from that mistake. - Maitre D made me wait for about 2 minutes before he acknowledged I was there and took me to my table. If I'm going to wait more than 30 seconds, and it's not obvious that you're busy, I'd appreciate a quick "I'll be right with you." - A little too aggressive with the water service. This might be more the fault of the layout than the staff: due to the tables being close together, and small for our party of 8, they had to interrupt us and squeeze between us to refill my water. I appreciate that they kept my glass full all the time, but it was at the expense of constantly interrupting conversation. Solution? They need to ensure there is enough space between guests that they can refill my water without issue. This may not have been a problem with perhaps a table for 2. Overall though, these are very minor complaints. There are a whole slew of positives - Staff was in general extremely gracious and accommodating, and were right on top of service. They know that we're out spending $$ for an experience as well as the food, and the service doesn't disappoint. - Ambiance is fantastic (with the exception of the table being, in my opinion, suited for 6 rather than 8). - The food was all excellent. Please note that I am not an expert on caviar, escargot (though I've had it multiple time) nor lobster bisque. I just know I enjoyed everything. My filet was cooked perfectly, the vegetables were all fresh and lightly sauteed. I felt the cheese bread tasted a little funny, but perhaps that is just an acquired taste. It wasn't bad - just different. - The tableside dessert preparation was fantastic. Excellent, without being too showy to the point of cheesiness - just prepared live in front of you, and casually explaining what he was doing. The desserts themselves? I thought they were ok, I give them 3 stars for taste, but absolutely 5 (6!) stars for the experience. Overall, I would absolutely go back - I don't believe there is anywhere else in Hawaii that gives you this kind of experience. Even if you don't want any of the desserts, I think it's worth ordering one for the flambe tableside - I've had desserts prepared table side many times, and I always enjoy it. The wait staff to me are what won me over. The food and ambiance were solid 4 to 4.5 stars, but the wait staff were superb.
(5)
Christopher S.

This is the best steakhouse in Hawaii, period. Don't go to Ruth Chris, go to Hy's. I go 2-3 times per trip to Hawaii, its just that good.
(5)
Abran V.

This place was OK-plus. I can't fairly rate the quality of Hawaiian steakhouses since I don't live in Hawaii, but this was solid. Good service at the table, aloof at the front desk. Good, well prepared, under seasoned prime beef (salt shaker was handy), dry mashed potatoes, great veggies and shellfish. Reasonably priced wine list. My Tanqueray 10 martini was brought out as just Tanqueray. Overall, much better than I've had at other restaurants in Hawaii, but it doesn't compare to a similarly priced steakhouse on the mainland like a Jean George's steakhouse, a Vic & Anthony's, or the like. I would definitely come back, but it's hardly a memorable experience.
(3)
Mike M.

My wife and I visited this place on our honeymoon several weeks back. The restaurant is easy to find and I believe they have valet parking available (although me and her walked since it was so close to our hotel). We were pleasantly greeted at the door and offered a choice of where we preferred to sit since it was a special occasion. The wait staff were all dressed in tuxedos even though business casual attire would be appropriate. The food was excellent, although a little overpriced in my opinion. Also the service was very professional and kind, but it was a little slower paced than we were used too. I'm guessing this is by design, but it almost seemed liked we had been forgotten about at one point. The staff made up for this negative aspect by voluntarily taking a complimentary photo for us and framing by the end of our dinner. All in all, I would say that Hy's is a worthwhile trip and will definitely return on future visits to Waikiki.
(4)
Suwei S.

Garlic Steak!
(5)
Art N.

This should be 4 1/2 stars. We had dinner there for the first time last night. This is a typical "old style" steak house with typical, old-style decor. First, the service: Our server's name was Arthur and he was very good; he was attentive without being 'in-your-face.' As the evening wore on, he became busier but never to the point where we would complain. He missed one wine pour which I handled. The food: My wife ordered a sweet onion/ tomato salad w/ blue cheese which was perfect. I ordered the Caprese salad which was very good, but I have had better buffala mozzerella. We ordered 'Chateaubriand for two' which is the center-cut of the tenderloin (filet mignon). It was cooked perfectly for me - I asked for it medium rare. My wife wanted hers cooked to medium doneness. Arthur said he would bring it to the table medium rare and then if my wife didn't think hers was done enough he would finish it at the table. True to his word, he brought it out perfectly medium rare and cut the two end pieces off and finished them (for 30 seconds more) so they were perfect for my wife. Sides were also perfectly served. For dessert we ordered the Bananas Foster for one (the portion was perfect for two)! My wife considers herself an expert on this dessert and she claims it was as good as she has had it anywhere (including Brennan's in New Orleans). We had a reasonably priced bottle of wine and two coffees. Our bill wasn't cheap, BUT it was less expensive than it would have been at either a Ruth's Chris or a Morton's. The beef was as good, the equivalent wine was better value and the service was just as good. A high value, costly meal that was served very well. To those who complain about the "toughness" of some of the beef served, if you want flavor (read that NY strip steak) then be prepared to chew! The better flavored steaks (with the exception of a rib steak (aka Delmonico)) all require that you bring your teeth to the restaurant! If you want flavor and don't want to chew, order a hamburger. If you want 'melt-in-your-mouth' steak, order a filet mignon and it will be very nice but it won't have the full beefy flavor of the sirloin steak!
(4)
Jirarat S.

I came here for my birthday dinner last week. It's still good. However, my date was a little disappointed. We had the raw oysters, ahi sashimi, and cheese bread...those were fine. He ordered the rib eye and I got the filet and lobster combo with garlic mashed potatoes. I thought it was all very delicious but my date said the lobster and rib eye portions were not as big as the last time we came. I really didn't notice. I told him his expectations were too high and he had been over-excited in coming back to eat here. They also gave us a complimentary birthday cheesecake (average) and had a photo of us printed out. They did screw up one thing: they forgot our order of creamed spinach. We didn't say anything until the check came and asked them to take it off the bill. I would go back as I thought the food and service were still excellent. My date said he wouldn't. Too bad for him...I'll just have to find someone else to take me!
(4)
John B.

My wife and I celebrated Valentine's Day at Hy's last night instead of in the middle of the workweek so we could enjoy our evening without worrying about being out too late or being too tired to make the most of it. Remembering the great dinner we had last year, we ordered the Warm Spinach Salad, Shrimp Scampi, Garlic Fried Rice, Steamed Spinach, and the Porterhouse T-Bone. The salad was just as good this time as it was a year ago...dressing made fresh at our table, salad mixed together, and then served immediately. Awesome salad! The Shrimp Scampi appetizer was served a little differently than when you order it as part of the Steak & Scampi entree...as an appetizer it is plated on a bed of mashed potatoes, instead of in a small shallow boat with just the scampi sauce. The mashed potatoes at Hy's are really good, but the flavor is so good and bold that it masks the true taste of the large Gulf shrimp they use. I enjoyed the mashed potatoes, and I enjoyed the shrimp, but they would've been even better if offered separately. I would've preferred just the shrimp scampi by itself. We shared the Porterhouse T-Bone, perfectly grilled by the meat chef. My baked potato was only slightly warm when brought to the table with our steak...they need to work on that a bit more. Baked potatoes should be served hot, hot, and hot...not slightly warm. My wife's Garlic Fried Rice was excellent, as was my Steamed Spinach. Our waiter was a good guy, but inattentive...I don't want the wait staff to hover over me or interrupt my meal every two minutes to see if I need anything, but an occasional glance in my direction so I can flag him over to the table would be good. I don't think he brought his "A" game last night. Finally, I have a bone to pick with Hy's management about the pricing on their sodas. My wife drank iced water all night long, but I ordered a Diet Pepsi that was served in a 12-ounce glass that was three-quarters full of ice...so I had maybe 5 ounces of actual Diet Pepsi in my glass. Now, when I go to dinner at an upscale place like Hy's, I'm not surprised to see a glass of soda selling for $3.50...but I do NOT expect to pay $3.50 for each refill. Imagine my surprise at the end of the night to see a $21 charge on our bill for 6 Diet Pepsis! $69 for a good steak, no problem...$25 for a great pre-dinner salad, no problem...but $21 for frickin' Pepsi? Ridiculous. That's just plain, outright theft. This would've been a 4-star review except for that kind of corporate greed. Shame on you, Hy's.
(2)
Aya T.

Did someone say steak? I'm in! The Kiawe Grilled Filet Mignon is delicious! As soon as I put a piece in my mouth, my body instantly wakes up as I slowly enjoy the juicy morsel of meat. If you're in the mood for seafood, the Steamed Hawaiian Snapper is so good. The soy/sesame sauce and nice medley of veggies make this dish very tasty. Some other standouts from the evening: the warm spinach salad with bacon and eggs, and the rich chocolate decadance cake... dark smooth chocolate that just melts in your mouth. I know the decor of this place is outdated but something about the green carpeted walls and matching booths remind me of old Waikiki and is comforting in a way. Hy's is a nice place to treat yourself to a stellar meal.
(5)
Brandon F.

Hy's Steak House is located in wakiki on Kuhio Avenue. The address is 2440 Kuhio Avenue #A. Our meal started off with their complimentary cheese bread. It was really good and is always what I look forward to when going to eat at Hy's. If you want to order extra cheese bread it cost $2 but I feel that it is definitely worth it. For starters I ordered the caesar salad which was prepared table side. It was fascinating watching the waiter add in all the ingredients and mix it up. My main entree for the night was the ribeye steak, it was delicious. Every bite seemed to be better than the last. For dessert I ordered the cherries jubilee, something that I definitely enjoyed and strongly recommend. Like the caesar salad, the cherries jubilee is prepared table side with a flaming liquor fire show. It was great. Overall, Hy's Steak House was great!
(5)
Yuffie G.

Out of all the restaurants we ate at in Hawaii, including Alan Wong's and Roy's, I actually enjoyed my meal at Hy's the most. What I liked about it, in chronological order: 1. The fact that the sole item on the menu with "We recommend it!" written next to it was not the most expensive dish but in fact one of the least expensive... the beef Shishkaliks for ~$20. Everything else was $35+. 2. I'm not a big eater so I ordered the Shishkaliks and was pleasantly surprised to find that the portions were huge. I got 4 generous chunks of meat, each larger than a golf ball, with my veggies. 3. I'm not a big steak person, but I have to say, the flavor of my meat was pretty special. It was rich and had "body" but it was also light if that makes sense. It wasn't overpowering, didn't start to taste dull after a few bites, and didn't make me feel heavy afterward. Very tender too. The mushrooms were heaven. 4. My bf ordered a filet mignon with prawns... The prawns were huge! And their texture was like lobster. 5. My bf ordered a baked potato with his steak, and they actually deliver the potato with the meat inside pre-scooped & mashed. Then they bring around this serving tray and heap on mounds of butter, bacon, sour cream and chives to your liking. The ideal way to eat a baked potato in my opinion. 6. Service was very nice. The servers were friendly without being intrusive. Our water glasses were never more than half empty until the end of the meal when we began declining refills. One thing that was a little odd was the girl in the Hawaiian print dress who walked around from table to table offering leis and flowers for purchase. It definitely felt out of place in such an demure, elegant setting, but she wasn't pushy at all and she only remained in the dining area for a few minutes, so we let it slide. =) My boyfriend commented that the decor reminded him a bit of the libraries back at UC Berkeley. Hehe...
(5)
B K.

Foul taste in the mouth...otherwise great steak place! 5 star service, my water glass never went down below half mark. Just a perfect service without being intrusive during the dinner. Here's down side...I ordered fillet & scallops for $55. Meat was great...what the hell was in that sauce came with scallop??? It was great flavor but too strong. It was so strong that it ruined a fine piece of meat. That flavor lingered around even after several rounds of goggling...one would think that at a restaurant this caliber would figured out what flavor/seasoning would go with what...once again Great steak and the best service but somehow we left with foul taste in our mouth and chef need to do a better job with marrying right kinda food.
(4)
Brandy P.

This review is long over due, we first came here in 08' for our honeymoon. It was amazing, since my husband was in love with Oahu, it's beautiful beaches, the laid back atmosphere, the shaved ice- mainly he was dying to return because of the shaved ice. We decided to return to where it all began on our 2 yr anniversary. So of course Hy's was on the list. Ask my husband , I loves me some steak- I'm talking about genuine tasty, well seasoned, quality meat. Not the crap that needs sauce. It was tender, flavor able, there was a party going on in my mouth. The only thing missing was the banana foster my loving husband wouldn't let me get :( I'm so getting it next time. Oh but wait there's more, since it was our anniversary our waiter brought us this yummy cheesecake with strawberries. Perfection @ it's best.
(4)
Moe O.

Simply fabulous and delicious. Don't miss this place! The food was wonderful and the service was terrific. These guys know what they are doing and everyone is SO friendly.
(5)
Tee S.

Totally bangin! Very attentitive staff. Fantastic steaks, an all around great experience! 2nd time there, this time for my sisters bday, and they did an amazing job. You're gonna spend some cash for sure, but it's worth every penny! Do not hesitate to eat at hy's. And you don't have to get dressed up, which is good for me, cuz I'm a slob!
(5)
Jean S.

Went with my lady friend who just made 81. We were celebrating both our birthdays. Had smoked salmon, Caesar salad at the table which was very good. Then we shared the Rib eye I wanted medium rare but my friend liked hers more well done. They were very accommodating to re-do her half to medium well. The service was great- our waiter Jimbo was very good along with all the rest of the wait help. They took our picture and gave us birthday desserts. The bonus was having Audy sing a song for us on the way out. I would definitely go back!
(5)
Wayne B.

We have dined at Hy's on numerous occasions with no complaints .... Last time though, we had the toughest steak imaginable ... No satisfaction from our complaint therefore we will not be returning
(1)
Jill B.

My boyfriend and I recently came here for a date night dinner. I'd never made it over to try this place out but always had always heard great things. Great things specifically about the cheesy bread and dessert... both of which were fantastic! The cheesy bread was a fantastic substitute for the usual boring dinner rolls most restaurants serve. They were warm & cheesy (with the perfect level of greasy) deliciousness. For our entrees, my boyfriend ordered the filet mignon while I ordered the new york strip & scampi. Our steaks were good, prepared as ordered :) and the scampi was fantastic. I'm fairly certain they are heavy handed with the butter and olive oil in their scampi but I am surely not complaining. The the absolute best part of this dinner was the dessert. Eating at Hy's is certainly a meal experience. We didn't order salad but saw other guests' table side salad preparation which looked super exciting. We did, however, order the Chocolate Lovers' FlambÃ©. Not only was it super exciting to watch them create a flaming chocolate sauce, once it was poured over the ice cream and fruit, you could literally taste each of the flavors distinctly but not in an overpowering way. Honestly, as much as I do appreciate steak and salads.... I would come here just for cheesy bread and flambÃ© sampling!
(5)
Kathy Y.

went here for my BD. staff excellent, made reservations on-line, awesome, got the booth, came with a free cheese cake with a photo for my special occasion. french onion soup good, ordered my steak medium rare... it came medium... what a disappointment, looking forward to a great steak all week... the dessert... Cherries Jubilee was the best.... Waiters excellent! Valet parking only, $$$$
(3)
Jeremy J.

The steak is awesome. Delmonico and the prime rib both had great flavor and we're cooked exactly how I wanted. I am a steak lover and would take this over most other places on the island...
(5)
Jonathan P.

When it comes to splurging some big bucks for some steak Hy's is definitely one of my top picks! I love the ambiance. Upon entering Hy's it feels as if you have traveled back in time and walked into an fancy library or high class mansion/gentlemen's club lined with books and antique looking furniture. Downstairs has the bar, live music (on certain nights), with the olden day feel. But if you ever dine upstairs it seems as if you've stepped into a dark mirrored room lounge. Both seating sections are very different yet both very romantic with the dimmed lights and subtle atmosphere. Service is definitely top notch. The waiters are very alert and attentive throughout the course of your meal. After seating the waiter usually brings water within a few minutes followed by the complementary basket of cheese bread. What I like about the waiters was that my water never reached less than half full and that they didn't keep on intruding upon our dinner asking how things were. My favorites are Appetizer: Crab Cake with Roasted Garlic, Pinenuts & Basil yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ Main Course: T-Bone Steak yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ Dessert: Sinatra's Strawberry Flambe for two yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ The appetizer selection includes the regular steak house classics along with some local inspired dishes such as scallop katsu or seared blackened ahi (just to name a few). Their steaks are of course USDA prime grade and are grilled on Kiawe wood. I love how my steaks come out just the way I want (medium rare). What makes it even more spectacular is that if you order a salad, rack of lamb, or a flambe dessert you actually get to see them make it right before your eyes! The only drawbacks to Hy's are that their corkage fee is pretty pricey (along with their menu) and that it's validated parking only which costs $5 not including tip. But other than that I love Hy's. It's elegant, romantic, and sophisticated and is certainly a place to take someone to impress!
(5)
Carrie H.

Loved the atmosphere!! Loved the cheese bread! Ordered the Steak Neptune and was cooked to perfection!! Ordered the Kahlua Mousse....delicious!!! Would highly recommend! Also easy to make reservations online. Friendly staff! One of my favorite places in Waikiki :)
(5)
J Y.

Ruth's Chris my asshole. Hys was better than Ruth's chris and Wolfgangs. Pricey, but good and the desert was off the hook. I know that it's good to go with places that you know, but this place is good. Save the commercialized places for when your home because how often will you eat hys again?
(4)
Manda S.

Only 3 stars for the legendary Hy's??? (I didn't really care for my steak too much. I feel rather bad, admitting this. Hy's is my father-in-law's favorite steakhouse!) I ordered my steakhouse regular: the Filet Mignon, no bearnaise sauce. The first bite I had was great! It was soft and had a nice meaty flavor but I was expecting a little more since it was grilled with kiawe wood. I kept going and going....and then maybe halfway thruogh, I noticed that dang! This steak is turning redder and redder with every bite! So one side was medium (which is what I asked for) and the other size was super duper duper rare. Hmm (blech). I should have asked them to fix it but I didn't really want to eat anymore so I took the rest home. It'll cook more when it's reheated, right? (BF got the Delmonico and his was waaaay better. You could definitely taste the kiawe on that one. I'd totally recommend that.) Other things we got: Cheesebread (okay), Grilled Asparagus (sauce was very tasty), Sauteed Mushrooms (very good! loved this). I think the best part was the Bananas Foster Flambe! Make sure you save room for that! That was rather fun, I don't know of too many places in Hawaii that still do this. The bananas in that sauce were DELICIOUS. We ordered the portion for 1 (instead of of the regular portions for 2, it cost a little more) because Hy's gave us a free Cheesecake dessert since it was our anniversary. (We got a picture too!) On service alone, Hy's is definitely a 5 star place. Our Waiter, Josh, was AWESOME. I didn't mind the old-school decor--we got a small plush booth all to ourselves, it was really romantic! However, with my almost mooing steak, Hy's isn't high on my list of must-return places. Other things: - Make sure you have at least $5 for the valet - It's a dressy place but there were lots of tourists in T-Shirts and Shorts - Because it's in Waikiki, it gets kind of busy in here! I think I preferred the atmosphere of Morton's better.
(3)
John F.

$5 Valet parking. Great service. We went for mom's & aunty's birthday dinner. We shared a warm spinich salad, 3 people sharing 2 orders. It was a nice small salad. Aunty had the 7 oz. small filet mignon. Mom & I shared the 15 oz. prime rib. If you don't want a starch, they will give you double veg, free. They each got a strawberry cheesecake & photo (of the 3 of us) as their birthday present from Hy's. Nice! Save time by making your reservation using Open Table! opentable.com/hawaii/honâ€¦
(5)
Bow C.

Just my opinion but I wasn't "WOWED" by this place. The food wasn't great, the steaks were okay, the service mediocre at best. Hey, maybe because I'm just an average Joe that don't wear a suit and tie, that I didn't get great service that you would expect from a place like this. Maybe it was the waiters bad day, after all we don't go to work everyday with our A games. Enough bout that. The good, the filet mignon tartar was very good, as were the desserts. To bad it seemed as if we were inconveniencing our poor waiter by having him make the desserts for us. Non the less, he was tipped adequately, 20%, by our party in hopes he could buy a personality and a smile. This wasn't our first time here, but it was a while since we last dined there. Sadly, it will be a very long time if we ever do go here again. Again this is just one man's opinion, there are lots of other people who think that this is a great place to dine.
(2)
Chelsie S.

The beef wellington is AMAZING!!! I keep wanting to try something else but when I go back, I can't not order it! It's kind of expensive but well worth it if you want to splurge.
(5)
L C.

Well, I make a lot of money per year, got a couple of new mercedes, but i think the fatal mistake i made, was driving up in my 2001 Frontier Crew Cab, and also being Asian. Why? Because I don't trust Valets! They must have seen my truck, and me and my wife not being Haole, we were seated at a smallish table on the side of the wall. Pretty insulting and I was kind of pissed. Its almost like sitting next to the kitchen door. Pretty intimidating when you walk in the front door, about 5 people in back of the desk bearing their eyes down on you. Now bear in mind, I can hold my own, I got clients who make a lot of money, Presidents of well known companies in Hawaii. I think I'm pretty cultured, dress fairly well, wear $100 shoes and pants with $90 aloha shirts. HMMMM. well, okay, i don't have a Rolex.... sheesh. The saving grace was our wonderful waiter. who made us feel comfortable. Spoke with a Local Accent and didn't make us feel like we didn't belong to the "for Haole's Only" restaurant. After we were seated at a tiny table on the far side of the wall, other couples were seated at tables for four and five. except they were just two. Now bear in mind, I had reservations. If you are local, make sure you bring someone who is haole .... a "token white person" Again, steak was great along with the other stuff. Oh, yeah, the atmosphere was like an old cigar room in Europe. (I went Europe 5 times and stayed in the best hotels) Don't think they ever changed the decor since the joint opened. Expensive. $150 for two with just ice water, no drinks. I had the escargot and my wife the french onion soup. I asked about the oysters for $24. He replied you only get 6 ordinary oyster. (costco size). four bucks per oyster, so i passed. I had the prime rib (Pretty F****** awsum) and my wife had ribeye. No complaints there. No dessert, took home the prime rib and ate it for lunch the next day.. but $150 and being slighted? no way, no next time.... unless you one haole. Oh by the way, had choke old white guys with young girls, who they trying to impress??? OMG!
(2)
Drew F.

Hy's is one of my favorite steak restaurants (offers non-steak entrees as well, but then again, why??). For those who've never been, as you enter you're immediately struck by a "time warp" feel where everything is vintage. Dining spaces are split into multiple levels and are connected by hallways giving a feel of some great Victorian mansion filled with dimmed soft incandescent lighting. All the walls are lined by bound books and pre-20th century paintings and portraits. Tables are nicely spaced to give enough privacy, and seats have an old fashioned leather look. We skipped the appetizers mainly because we wanted to save room for dessert. The caesar's salad is a must for 1st-timers if just for the experience of watching the preparation by your waitstaff. I favor the kiawe grilled delmonico steak. I also typically like my steaks "medium-rare and more on the rare side." Hy's is the ONLY place I've ever been to that actually has a designation for that: "Rare-PLUS." call me easily impressed if you want, but that's what I call a steak house that knows its business. My wife got the prime rib, also rare-plus! Both came out beautifully and were devoured (my teenaged son got a sampling leftover prime rib and said it was the best he's ever had as well). In fact, the au jus was out of this world, which is saying a lot for something that doesn't typically have much variation. Included are some token vegetables (very fresh and enough to make you feel you're still being responsible for your body's state of health) and a starch. My wife chose the baked potato, for which the bus boy brings to the table and serves any or all of 4 condiments. I chose the garlic mashed potatoes, which were perfect. For dessert the flambÃ© cherries jubilee is AMAZING...but we still didn't have room for it this time (had it last time - awesome), so I ordered and inhaled the cheesecake. Not too heavy. probably somewhere between NY style and Italian. Overall service is certainly top-rated. water glass never empty. never any flies in the dining area (it's virtually impossible to prevent the occasional fly from sneaking in. I've never seen any at Hy's). Note: unless you're independently wealthy or are willing to take out a low-interest loan, don't take along your 5 children ages 3 thru 16. And if you're going to go to Hy's, be honest with yourself and order the steak!
(5)
Kristie Y.

You can never go wrong by ordering their rack of lamb and banana royale flambe! Did not care for their oyster rockefeller.
(4)
Minh O.

This is our first time in Honolulu for vacation and after a couple of days of having your typical seafood and pastas, we were looking for something more "substantial". A nice sales manager at a Waikiki boutique recommended Hy's Steak House. We called and I was able to set a reservation that night. The restaurant has a fabulous ambiance as should be expected for a high end steak house. Beautiful wood and deep natural colors that make you feel in the mood for a real good steak. I had the Delmonico (Rib eye) that was thick and juicy. The meat was tender and was full of flavor. My wife had the Filet Mignon. Her steak was much leaner and very clean, as would be expected for top grade Filet. Both steaks were fabulous. We thought that Hy's steak was better than a Ruth Chris steakhouse for an overall comparison at a comparable price. The service was excellent and friendly. This is a definite recommendation for all those looking for steak in lieu of the typical seafood and shellfish more common in Honolulu.
(5)
Brent S.

Blast from the past. This place still puts out a very good quality product. Their staff is professional and courteous. When you walk through the restaurant it's like stepping back in time. The steaks are consistently cooked well (not "well done" - unless you want that sort of thing). The table-side flambe is the real draw. It's just not something that most restaurants do any more. But it's still interesting to watch. Overall, a good place to take the parents for dinner.
(3)
Jessyca M.

Intimate atmosphere and great food. The Kiawe Grilled Filet is delicious! I cannot remember what I had for dessert, but I'm sure they have some great choices. Servers are professional and very polite: love it. I also love that you can see the meat being made in the glass capsule they have around the chef. A little pricey, so I recommend coming for a special event!
(4)
Alan K.

This is our second time at Hy's Steak house. Our 10th and 11th anniversary. I didn't know you get a complimentary picture for your anniversary. Nobody asked and nobody told I guess. However, the service was great and also the food down to the dessert. The table next to us was kind of loud but if a resturaunt was too quite it would be creepy to me. Jeff our waiter was great and also the wait staff.
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Remee A.

My best friend and I went on a sporadic dinner date here. There is valet parking $5.00. As soon as you walk in the hostess stand is directly on the left, the atmosphere is quaint feels like an old school very classy restaurant. The greeting at the hostess stand was not as warm as you would expect it to be in this kind of restaurant. The service was fun, our server was knowledgeable and also extremely friendly. Food was ok, not worth the money. We started off with the escargot, it was full of flavor it was a little soupier than expected. I had the steak neptune with mash potatoes, I ordered my steak medium but it came out a little medium rare, but every kitchen has a different perspective on the temps of steaks. The shrimp was over cooked, but the mashed potatoes were pretty awesome. My friend had the steak and scallop combo, she also had her steak prepared medium which came out perfect, the scallops were served in a thai sauce, which was different, I would've preferred a traditional butter sauce for the scallops. She also got it with the pan fried potatoes, it had a great flavor but more of a breakfast style. Lastly we ordered dessert, chocolate lovers flambe, it was mediocre like a hot fudge sundae, but it was fun to watch it prepared table side. I probably won't return but it was a really cool atmosphere!
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Rick L.

Hy's steak house is simply classy, a beautiful fine dining restaurant. The customer service, steak neptune I ordered and ambiance is terrific. We ate in the green room, the crowd is a much older generation and japanese tourist. The room was nicely dimmed for those intimate dinners and our waiter was very attentive to our needs. It wasn't long before our food arrived with a warning of not to touch the hot plate. The steak was perfectly medium cooked as I requested, it came with garlic mashed potatoes, two large shrimps and two spears of asparagus. Delicious!
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Vince B.

I've only dined at Hy's Steak House once. But, I remember it like it was yesterday. We loved the entire experience beginning to end. My wife took me here for my birthday couple of years ago. It was just the 2 of us going out to dinner. Being a "Proper Attire Required" sort of place, we even dressed up for the occasion. So we were all ready for a nice dining experience. Of course, we had a reservation. So actually our fun starts with parking the car. There is valet parking right in front. So my attractive and out going wife starts up a conversation with the valet guys. They seem to love the attention. Then they open the door for us and we are introduced to the Maitre d' . She continues to work her magic on him. She is now his new best friend. The goal of all this is to ensure that we get a good table and get seated right away. She does it all the time. My job is to smile and go along with it...it's fun to watch her in action. This sets a positive tone for our entire evening. The Setting: Very unique for Hawaii. No ocean view. No fish tank. Sophisticated atmosphere with dark wood paneling on the walls, leather upholstery, candles, table cloths and the glass enclosed steak grill. We were seated at a table in a booth. I think this was a bit nicer and more private than a table for 2 out in the middle of the dining room. 5 stars Getting Started: I had a glass of red house wine which was excellent. My wife had a simple Margarita which she enjoyed. We started off with the Caesar Salad including anchovies. This is prepared at table side. This is very entertaining as your waiter makes it while you watch. My wife was watching closely as she is quite a cook herself and knows exactly how this should be made. The salad itself was perfectly made with freshness and great flavor. It would not be a real Caesar without the anchovies. 5 stars Steaks: I had the Hy's Garlic Steak with baked potato. I wanted a tender steak with lots of flavor. That is what I got. It comes on a bed of mushrooms with a demi-glace. The steak was perfect and I enjoyed it fully. Fortunately the steak was not too big because by the end I was sort of tired of the intense flavors. In hindsight, I think I would have preferred a prime rib or delmonico steak. I'll save that choice for next visit. 4.5 stars on this. Slight deduction here. Was it me or too many flavors all at once? I'll let you decide. My wife had the Steak and Scampi with New York Strip. 5 stars Dessert: Bananas Foster! My personal all time favorite prepared at the table by our hard working waiter. Lots of fun to watch while it is cooking. Even better to eat immediately after it is cooked and put on ice cream. Slight deduction as I have had better elsewhere. But, this would not stop me from ordering it again. I would definitely recommend it to everyone. 4 Stars. Service: Excellent. Our waiter was experienced and helped us have a good special occasion experience. We were there almost 3 hours and enjoyed every minute. "Slow food" and slow eating. A fine dining restaurant is equal parts fine food and "fine dining experience". 4.5 stars over all experience. My Advice: You owe it to yourself to experience this place once. This place is the real deal. Personally, I think my Wife's " shmoozing" works better with males. Women know what she is up to....but, it does pay off more often than not!
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Serena F.

Me: So what do you want to eat for your birthday? BFF: We can eat anything, don't worry! Me: No, really! It's your birthday. If there was just ONEEE thing, what would it be? BFF: I like prime rib. Doesn't Hy's have prime rib? Me: DAMMIT *wallet erupts in flames* Okay, just kidding, my BFF is worth 10 prime ribs and more, but the point is, bring a couple of benjamins. The ambiance here is really top notch... I feel like I'm dining in some dead king's cherry oak library. The servers are all in suits, the chairs are big and cushiony, and they set the table with double the utensils you actually need... yes, everything about this place just says dessert after dinner will be some bowchickawowowww. Onto the food. I really enjoy the filet mignon here. The presentation of their dishes is nothing fancy, but the hunk of meat itself is a little hunk of heaven! Always cooked perfectly, worth every bit of that pudge you're going to see in the mirror the next morning. Bottom line is, come dressed in something nice, have a steak that could've bought your dinner for the week, and make sure you finish it off with banana flambe, which is really a fancy name for "a banana on fire for $30."
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Jason T.

I came here during restaurant week and got the 3 course meal option that they offered. The ambiance of the place is dim and romantic like an authentic steak house should be. The service the staff provided was superb and they even have quite a display with the chef cooking the steaks with huge open fires behind a protective glass display case. That being said I wasn't too impressed by the food. For such a pricey 5 ounce piece of steak, I was really expecting to be wowed. The wait to get the main entree also took quite a long time to reach us at the table because they had ran out of mashed potatoes. For dessert I had the bread pudding which would have been amazing if it came out warm from the oven but it was at room temperature. You would think that since it was restaurant week, you would want to showcase your best entrees even though it's cheaper than usual to really wow your customers into coming back on special occasions. The entire experience was decent and was by no means bad but I wasn't wowed for the price even though it was discounted.
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Annie W.

Every now and then you'll get to see the chef cook the steak right over the kiawe wood stove. I thought it was a great view for our first visit. The ambiance was classy, romantic and the waiters were spectacular with service. We came here for a late birthday celebration for my husband and the best part of it all, we got a souvenir photo and free cheesecake. I got the beef tenderloin with pearl onions. The plating was done beautifully. I had my baked potato plain, but they come out with the freshest ingredients to spruce up the potato. The chives made my meal! My dish was so juicy and delicious, but a little bit on a saltier side. My husband and cousin Rosemary each ordered the New York steak cooked to their temperature of liking. I obviously tried a piece or two and it was yummy. Aside from being meat lovers we love our greens too. So we couldn't resist, but to order a side of asparagus. Holy crunch and the freshness of the vegetables! It had to have been organic grown, and I'm convinced they got some sick hookup with local farmers. Salivating YET? We were all satisfied and impressed with the meal. It was a beautiful night. I made sure I wore my cute, strapless, over the knee length bebe dress to match my mood and the setting of the restaurant. It was oh so worth it!
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Joe K.

As far as grilling a nice piece of meat over flaming Keawe wood goes, right now in my life..... Hy's Steak House has my vote as top dog, hands down! Don't get me wrong, it's not like I've been to a gazillion places for steaks, but I can honestly say I've been to my share of rodeos, and for taste, quality of cut, cooking on open flame to the perfect doneness, ( and "THAT" my friends takes a whole lotta skill!) I'm all about this swanky dress-up place! The service is always topnotch. What I especially appreciate, is when we get seated, I really, Really, REALLY like when my server asks " Would you like something to drink, a cocktail perhaps?" Maybe the rest of our evenings experience might slide downhill, but as for right now our waiter/bud is batting 1000! Got the cocktails in a timely fashion, which is great cause now we can chill-ax a bit, and enjoy some fine conversation, mull over the menu, while sipping my ever friendly libation. The four of us (wifey, sis, bil, and moi) got the Escargot to start, which was wonderful. We used the cheese toast to sop up the creamy left over goodness. Followed by the Caesar Salad done table-side. I've always appreciated the amount of work that goes into something that tastes that good! Sis, ordered the crab legs, which was quite an impressive amount of crustacean...... but at market price it had better be. Cooked just right, with all the trimmings, and even after sharing some with all of us, she still had some left to take home ( lucky her!) But for us.... it's all about the steak, two 14oz Delmonico, and one Fillet. According to "ART" our waiter/bud.... the chef in the pit's been perfecting his craft right there behind the widow for all to see, for going on fifteen years now. I'll be honest; and truly say, that after the first bite of my Delmonico, if there is ANY steak house that cooks over flame, that's seasoned better, done more perfect than this, and with more uber fatty flavor... then I haven't ate there yet! Let's be straight bout this... not broiled, fried, done on a flat top, or what have you? I mean over an open flame, to where the heat is adjusted by moving the coals around, and then to get it tasting this terrific takes some MEAN skills my friends... mean... skills! Then to top the evening off with a dessert of Bananas Foster, done table-side for our entertainment, things couldn't have gone better. Dining at Hy's, will be a bit pricey; but for it's swank ambiance, impeccable service, steak done perfect. I'd even iron my tee-shirt, put on my nicest board shorts, wear my going out rubbah slippahs, and it will be so totally worth it.
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Stephanie B.

Overrated... Had one of their specials for the night. 8 oz filet mignon with a 9 oz prawn for $100 something. The prawn was huge. size of a lobster almost. and delicious, with its head still attached though. The filet however was very bland. A great cut, but just not done right. Not worth the price by any means. Also ordered a sprite and didn't even get 1 refill, out waiter wasn't seen very often. the water guy however was Johnny on the spot. Never had a remotely empty glass.
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Stacy G.

I went to dinner at Hys steakhouse the other night. It was very good. My filet mignon was cooked exactly how I ordered it, medium rare. Many times the chef will over cook the steak, but this was perfect. The coconut creme brÃ»lÃ©e was to die for. The ambiance is nice. The decor reminds me of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. Think of the ballroom where the ghosts are waltzing around the table. I give Hy's a thumbs up. Downer is it's VERY expensive. The food and service were great. I have been to nicer steakhouses and paid a lot less! It gave me the impression they were a trying to be a fancier place than they really are. Many people were dressed way too casual for a restaurant that is striving for the caliper they are working for. They were very accommodating. We came with 5 people and the reservation was inadvertently made for 4. They seated us at a new table promptly. The bathroom situation is weird. You have to go up the stairs into what looks to be an abandoned lobby. It was strange. NOT a place to go with young kids. Tables are close and it is not a kid friendly environment. If you're going to go, bring you wallet though cuz there ain't no value menu here!
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Ka'ua C.

The food was good but not great, our waiter was good but not great. At a restaurant of this caliber you expect more and you pay for it. Lets start with the great stuff, my wife had the Neptune Steak which was really good, and we had the Banana Foster's for dessert which was excellent as well(although the waiter spilled some on my pant leg transferring it to our table. Our busboys were awesome very much on it and very personable. Now the okay stuff, we ordered the Escargot, the Lobster Bisque and I got the Rack of Lamb. They were all okay, I have had much better Escargot, the bisque was okay just under seasoned, and the Rack of lamb was cooked well but once again under seasoned. Last the so-so stuff, the bread was neither hot or fresh and our waiter was just going through the motions. The waterboy and busboy were way more attentive, and seemed much more sincere. The waiter did his job just enough and even managed to spill some dessert on my pant leg. My wife and went there for our anniversary and the waiter never engaged us enough to even get that information. At a restaurant of this caliber I expected much more from the Food and our waiter. I almost forgot Audy Kimura was great music was really nice, although I wish I could hear it better. So I was thinking 2 stars but Audy got the that up to 3. If I had this food and service at an Outback I would probably give it 4 stars, but then again I don't pay this much at an Outback.
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Brent D.

Excellent staff, efficient service. Food is always top notch. Wine selection is also well done
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Michelle P.

Our last visit to Hy's was approx, 30 yrs ago. Auwe, those were the days! We had a great time on our anniversary. Jonathan was our waiter and did a great job. We re-lived old times and now that we have money (!), we could really enjoy everything Hy's had to offer. We will definitely be back!!!
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Lora H.

Wow! Went to dinner last night at Hy's for the first time in years ... we're talking years, like over 10 years!!!! My memory of Hy's has always been their famous cheese bread but I never really remembered anything about the steaks since Ruth's Chris came around. Well... I have to say, Hy's is right up there with Ruth's Chris. Dare I say, maybe even a little better?!?!?! I was a little bummed though about the cheese bread... not as good as I remember it to be. Granted, it was still good... and now, they charge you if you want more bread, never used to be that way. But I understand, I even used to be one of those customers who would ask for the bread to go! I know I know!! But really, it's THAT GOOD! Now the steak... we had the Delmonico and a Prime Rib. The delmonico steak is just a fancy shmancy name for a rib eye. The meats were AMAZING! And why I like this place better than Ruth's Chris... it's not all ala carte. The steaks came with a baked potato or rice and veggies! Sooo goooooood and cooked to perfection! And then for dessert, we did the Strawberry Cheesecake!! OMG! AMAZING! Valet parking for $5. Right in front of the restaurant. The ambiance is nice... dark lighting. Good service. All around a excellent experience! You have to eat dinner at Hy's!
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Barry G.

Our entire family liked Hy's a lot. Old fashion steakhouse,great ambiance ,wonderful food. Lamb chops were off the hook. If you are in Oahu, this is a must!
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Scott T.

My Arnold Palmer was delicious, the steak cooked perfectly, the lobster was good, and the quiet formal ambiance was nice. I'm just not sure it was all worth the price.
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Cassis M.

Ouch ouch... Food so amazing good but be careful the cost adds up quick... Still well worth it just wish I was able to go more often! Try and get a seat on second level or as far back as possible
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Trevor A.

After a great night with great friends we ended our evening at Hy's to listen to Audy, have a night cap, and dessert. Everyone should experience the chocolate lovers dessert. It is prepared table side with great old school precision not found at many contemporary restaurants these days. It was an experience to watch the artistry of single handed use of utensils, to managing the art of flambÃ©. To top it off the dessert was excellent. Not interested in sweets? Try a nice glass of cabernet and infamous steak tartare. Overall, just another great evening at Hy's.
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Expert F.

everyone so nice. only thing sometime cheese bread seems not fresh, but when its fresh, it's sooo good.
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Tom C.

Thomas W. C. Chun 9/14/13 So tonight was our 24th anniversary dinner at Hy's Steakhouse. Food was good, French onion soup to die for! Prime rib excellent, rack of lamb not as mouthwatering as usual, mango sorbet was wonderful but the service left something to be desired. Our head waiter SUCKED!!! If it wasnt for the attentive bussers I would have been really upset. The only reason I left 20% gratuity was because they forgot to include the dessert on the bill. We were left for long periods of time to the point of wondering if we were truly forgotten. Before he brought our dinners, he rolled over a cart to carve the rack of lamb but just left it there for 15 minutes. We had to continually move the cart ourselves EVERYTIME someone tried to pass by. My partner then went to the restroom and of course that's when the dinners came. I said to leave his plate but he said NO and roled the cart away with his dinner. Lance came back and he sat for 6 minutes before the waiter rolled the cart back with his lamb. He told the waiter that he could have left the meal but he said people come for the show and then commenced to carve the rack. Big deal! we were hungry! Then later we Heard our waiter say to another table that he was not one to be asked about dessert because he didn't eat them! And then he never asked us if we wanted to look at a dessert menu, the busser did and he also brought it out! Huh? He did finally come over after I had my head propped on my hand, drumming the table with my fingers. AND I also had forgotten in the initial ordering of our dinners to order a side of grilled asparagas. So I had told him and he said, "OK!" but then never brought any! Hy's is definitly going to lose clients with this guy and NOT make any money. Luckily I was in good company! Happy anniversary Lance! I was oo looking forward to this meal! Really bummed! And still feeling it 5 days later!!! Maybe we should have gone to Ruth's or the new place Signature.
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Hanna C.

Service is important to me, and it was GREAT. Food was GREAT. I had the chicken marsala with pasta noodles, and my NOW fiance'e had the steak with scampi. We shared a warm spinach salad. Everything was great. My fiance'e called ahead of time to write a special message on the back of the dessert menu (proposed) and the servers all played it out all so well! parking is no hassle b/c the valet guy is right at your service. They had a live music and it was very nice. The complimentary cheese bread was good as well. Prices aren't bad considering it's fine dining and it's not all ala carte. (unlike other steak houses). You get a choice of veggie and starch. I would def go back! GREAT experience!
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Tuco A.

Went to HY's last Saturday, the waiter had an attitude like he was Doing us a Favor , Had to send my Filet back 2 Times, No attention to Detail , asked for our waiter once, he never showed up, the Bus Guy took care of our request . I've been going to HY's over 17 Years, this was our last time ever eating there. The level of service does NOT warrant the prices they charge, we felt totally Ripped -OFF. I've had better Steaks and service at BUZZ's Steakhouse !!!
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Merlene A.

Fabulous early Valentine's Day dinner at our favorite special dining restaurant! Tantalizing escargot, succulent rib-eye, delicious crab legs and fantastic Bananas Foster! The service was outstanding!! Nothing better!
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Paula F.

My husband and I decided to give Hys Steak House a try for a belated Valentine's Day dinner. I was pleased with how easily accessible it was and that it had its own parking designated with valet. Although it is pretty upscale, casual attire seemed to be the trend as long as your attire did not include slippers, board shorts and tank tops. I think that is resonable. I will critique each course from drinks to dessert. Drinks We were immediately asked for our drink order. There was a wine list but no drink list. I was really looking forward to a nice glass of champagne but did not want to buy the whole bottle. Unfortunately the only champagne by the glass was $20 per glass. I settled for a dirty martini. My husband has Crown Royal on the rocks. Appetizer We were given complementary cheese bread. I heard great things about this bread. The bread was cut into four strips. I had one piece and it seemed to be glorified Texas toast. It was not bad but also not great. We also order the seared ahi tuna. It was amazing. It came with a thai style peanut dressing and it was of good portion. Salad If you want table side ceasar salad a minimum of two people have to order it and it costs $16 per person. It was a little off putting that they mandated the number of people to be served and then charged so much for the salad. My husband is not normally a salad eater but he decided to give it a try. The preparation at the table side was a nice experience and the waiter was very pleasant and friendly. The dressing was a little more bitter than I would have preferred but over all it was a decent salad, just not worth $16. Entree Since we were at a steak house, and the best one in Hawaii, I decided to order the Garlic Steak 7oz medium. It was unbelieveable! It was lean and tender. There was plenty of garlic even gloves of roasted garlic on top. It was literally the best steak I have even had. It came with a side of garlic mashed potatoes which I was pleased with since a lot of high priced steak house charge ala carte. I only ate less than half the potoes because by then I was pretty full. Dessert I did not want dessert but my husband ordered the coconut creme brulee. He loved it. Our bill came out to be about $238. Overall it was a good experience and exceed most expectations of a classic upscale steak house. I wouldn't make it a regular stop just because of the prices and the fact that I rarely eat read meat but if you live here and haven't been I would go at least once.
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Dustin W.

Love the decor here, makes your feel like you took your significant other on a vacation. This used to be my favorite steakhouse, but they might have dropped off a bit. Last time I came here I had the usual steak and it just wasn't that great. It was good but I mean come on at a steakhouse it should be great. Still giving 4 stars because of the cheesy bread and the deserts are excellent.
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Cynthia A.

Best table-side prepared spinach salad I've ever had. My steak was great; cooked just right with yummy peppercorns. I liked that we seemed to be seated below ground level. That was weird. The lighting was comfortably dim.
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Tasha T.

The best thing about Hy's may also be a downfall: Hy's has remained an island classic for decades. That said, everything else (including the decor, menu options, etc.) however, has never changed as well. Some may call it "old school"... But I know that it is just old. Reservation was made for a Friday evening. Only option for parking is the $5 valet. We were on time for our reservation, and the hostess quickly seated us in the Green room in close vicinity to the doors to the kitchen. Boo. Our server was polite, and the food was great. -Complimentary cheesy bread (note: only the first basket is free). -I had the fliet & lobster. The interesting part about our lobster was that the waiter brought it out on the station which he set up at our table... We assumed he would expertly remove it from the shell, however it just slipped right out (pre-removed). He didn't look so expertly after that. -They offer complimentary dessert & photo for special occasions. The dessert was cheesecake, but we still opted for the flambÃ© show. -If you are a undercover borderline pyro, you should definitely order one of the flambÃ© dessert items. We chose the bananas foster, which was quite delicious! Taking careful note, you just might be able to figure out what simple ingredients are involved, but caution: do not try at home unless attended by a professional. It can get pretty dangerous with the big flames. Trust me. Overall, Hy's is A-OK in my book. Nothing out of the ordinary, considering the new kids on the block have started to steal the show (dk, Wolfgang's, BLT). An island classic, great if you want to be taken back on a good old fashion fine dining experience.
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Kannitha M.

Fruit Di Mare was absolutely delicious! It has the old classy French restaurant feel. Although you feel like you should be dressed up in a suit and tie for this place, you don't have to be. They will treat you as nice even if you're in flip flops. Your waiter however will still be in a suit and tie.
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G S.

i would almost give two stars for decor / vibe and service was decent BUT the FOOD!!! it was so bad old TV dinner type trash ...my dog ate most and he wasn't even happy! it is the single mOST overrated place i have ever been to ! again its once looking and feeling! BUT the FOOD is so bad/old/poor quality etc and it wasn't cheap either! I spent $600 on 3 and i was only one drinking , so save yourself and go to BLT @ least food ok -G
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Hayley K.

Now this place is AMAZING. This restaurant has become my favorite place to eat and I'm so thankful my boyfriend took us here for our anniversary! To begin, it's all valet parking. When we walked in there was a lady at the front. She didn't greet us right away, but we got brought to our table in a timely manner. The restaurant has a library type of feel to me. We sat in the top room to the left with big comfortable seating. All the staff after that were helpful and polite and I really enjoyed our waiter (I wish I got his name). I ordered the filet mignon and Alaskan king crab special and a lava flow. I always request for my meat to be cooked at medium rare and I've only had a few occasions where it wasn't cooked to my liking. They cooked it perfectly and the amount of crab that was placed on top was generous and really completed that dish. Oh and I can't forget about that sauce! I asked for it on the side just as a precaution, but now I know that I don't need to. It was delicious! My boyfriend ordered the garlic ribeye and a beer. He seemed to really enjoy his dish too since there were no leftovers. As much as I wanted to take home leftovers, we didn't have any. Steak doesn't taste good as leftovers anyways I guess. We shared the oyster rockefeller and the chocolate lovers dessert and both were orgasmic. I would come here again just for those two! Our waiter did mention that people come in and order dessert only. I can't deny that. Btw, they make the dessert right in front of you. I thought that was a nice touch to our dinner. I couldn't have asked for a better meal! At the end of our dinner we had our picture take with our dessert(since it was our anniversary I suppose). And lucky us, we got TWO to bring home! Our meal came out to $200, which is about the same if we went to Roy's and I would much rather have Hy's Steakhouse than Roy's. At least from this meal/experience. I can't wait to come back here..... next year :( lol. When our wallets are full again.
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Heather C.

I have lived in HI for 8 years and finally able to make my way to HY's last night. I'm not a "foodie" - I simply love a good steak and was promised by everyone I knew that this is the best on the island. I was completely underwhelmed by almost everything we ordered. I usually NEVER add salt to my food, and felt I needed to season every single item we ordered. The warm spinach salad was good...and that was about it until dessert. The Bananas Foster is absolutely wonderful. I will never be back and I would also like to note that my server pretty much ignored my husband and I as soon as a large party came. We had to flag someone down for our check after waiting 20 minutes. Not exaggerating....extremely snobby, no personality from any waitstaff and felt like we were eating in my stuffy great-grandmother's over-the-top dining room. May try this place again when we're 70...maybe the lack of seasoning and decor will be more up our alley.
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Nikki M.

It's always my favorite restaurant, and we come here about once year. I always get the same thing, warm spinach salad, filet mignon, and strawberry flambÃ©. So good!! My husband and I got there early and the service was impeccable. They filled our water glasses about 4 times each. And the cheesy bread...yum!!!! I've never been disappointed.
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Melissa L.

Husband and I celebrated our 1year wedding anniversary here last night and i must say, we were pretty impressed. We had the mushroom w/asparagus, ceaser salad( they make table side), prime rib, garlic steak, and cherrie julbilee. Everything came out amazing! Our server was James, and we enjoyed chit chatting with him. But in general the whole staff was pretty amazing. We would love to come back again for something other than a special occasion. The only thing i would say is make sure you have some time to spare our reservation was at 6:30 and we didnt leave time alittle after 9 that wasnt a problem at all, just tend to get a little full the more you wait. Valet is $5 and for special events you get a photo and strawberry cheesecake.
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Kim C.

Fine dining prices for casual dining experience and alright food. I ate here for our wedding anniversary . Our reservation was on a Tuesday night. We were seated right away. I made a reservation using the Yelp application on my iPhone. Which was quite convenient. The restaurant was quite busy despite it being a weekday. We ate on a Tuesday night since this was our actual wedding day anniversary. Parking You have to pay valet parking ($4). Your only other option is street parking. You can leave your car there till 11 pm and walk around Waikiki. Ambiance I liked the decor of the restaurant. It felt romantic and intimate. Yet, falling apart. I know that this restaurant has been open for several decades but geez la weez. The wall next to us was cracked. The table was wobbly, and when I lifted up the table sheet there was duct tape all over holding it together. The bathrooms were outside of the restaurant and didn't have the same jive. I noticed that there were artfully bare breasted women posing on the glass mirror next to us. Service The service wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I expected from a fine dining establishment. I worked at a casual dining restaurant for 10 years and my husband also worked at Roy's restaurant. We also ate at several other fine dining establishments. So I think we know what we should expect for fine dining service. It took a bit to be greeted by our server. Our server did not introduce himself or his team. We had to initiate interaction with him. On the announcement for Hy's Yelp page it suggested to order the "Famous Table Side Preparations." I went all gung ho and ordered all of it since it was our wedding anniversary. But what was so famous about it? We had to ask the server what he was doing. I mean I can go to McDonald's and watch them prepare my burger. I have to give someone on his team a pat on the back who notice that my husbands $50 steak was over cooked! My husband fasted for the day expecting to ravage his way through the night eating great tasting food. My husband may be Filipino. But due to my 9 months of pregnancy, spoiling me with my food cravings, and trying out the new Yelp recommendations he isn't the usual short dainty Filipino guy. We had to wait for our main course for a while. No report from the server what was taking so long. My husband tried to wait for the server to return but couldn't wait any longer and decided to eat because he did not eat anything all day. When the server finally checked on us my husband was 3/4's done. OMG, they charge $10 to share your plate and charge to separate your check. Which we didn't do. Food -Hy's Cheese Bread This is one of the things that I actually liked out of all the food that I tasted here. But you can get cheese bread from other restaurants. -1 Crab Cake It was alright. The outside was crisp, inside meaty, the sauce didn't give it much taste. -Onion Soup GratineÃ© Husband liked his soup. -Caesar Salad (prepared table side for two or more) $13.95 a person Our server just mixed it in front of us, it was okay. -"Hy's Famous" Roast Rack of Lamb Prepared with Robust Herbs and Seared Over Hot Kiawe Charcoal. I ordered the half rack. This is another dish that is prepared table side. Our server just cut it in front of me and asked if it was cooked to my liking. Really!? That's it. It had no taste to it. I didn't taste the herbs at all. -Fillet Mignon (11 ounces) It's supposedly USDA Prime beef that is aged and trimmed on the premise. The steak like I said was overcooked. It's cooked on Hawaiian Kiawe wood. We experienced better cooked steaks at Cattle Company. For the price of this steak you can get appetizers, salad or soup, unlimited bread, 2 steaks, and a dessert. My husband also ordered a side of saute onion ($5.50 and $6.50) and the mushroom saute. This made his steak a little enjoyable. - Chocolate Lovers So I have to give the server this one. Someone on his team must have seen my husbands steak and reported it to our server because he came back to our table and mentioned it. He thought it was my lamb chops that were over done and offered us a free dessert. He suggested this one and it was voted, the best dessert in the Taste of Honolulu. Out of all the food items that we ordered that are prepared table side this one was the best. There are four other flambÃ© desserts to choose from. I posted a picture. - Complimentary picture and cheesecake for our anniversary Thanks for this Hy's steakhouse but I'm not going to suggest you to my for my friends. For over $200 bill (I could have bought an ipad) it was not worth it. Overall a 1 and a half star experience, 2 stars for food, 2 stars for ambiance ( I liked it but it's falling apart), and 3 stars for valet (the valet was nice enough to run to our van to put our left overs away. Catch us as we left to walk around Waikiki to let us know that we could leave our car there till 11 pm).
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Macy G.

This was my birthday dinner & it was the best steaks my husband & I have ever had. Everything was cooked perfectly. We got to watch them cook our steaks in front of us. Chris was our waiter very attentive took our picture & printed it out for me prior to leaving. Also came out w/ cheesecake for desert w/ a birthday candle.
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Vanessa T.

We went to Hy's to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated as soon as we checked in. The service was great. Our waiter was friendly and helpful with choices. We enjoyed our steaks and glasses of wine! But the best part was the flaming dessert! It was quite entertaining and delicious. This will be a place we will be visiting again!
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Dustin N.

Came here this past Saturday with a friend who has never tried here. We were seated right away and the service was great. We ordered a caesar salad which was made table side. The serving size is pretty filling. My friend ordered the filet of beef "wellington" she really enjoyed it. I ordered the steak neptune with garlic mashed potatoes. The steak was very tender and flavorful. It was topped with 2 pieces of shrimp. Just a friendly tip, valet is $5. I would definitely come back and try something new.
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Chad Y.

Hy's is the classic American steakhouse that offers good quality cuts of beef, good service, and is truly one of the original steakhouses. If you want to find a restaurant that is the classic American steakhouse down to the decor, Hy's is the place to go. The menu is what you would expect of a steakhouse, however with a few island add-on's such as Ahi and katsu-inspired menu items. The appetizers are decent and not all that inspiring, but at the same time doesn't disappoint. The caesar salad for two is prepared table side which is certainly a nice touch that you rarely see these days. Now, I can't comment on the seafood entrees that they offer because I have only come here for one thing. Red Meat. The rib eye is great and the flavors they add simply add to the natural flavors of the beef and it is cooked to perfection. The bone-in steaks are a nice touch if you ever want to feel like a caveman! Make sure you save room for dessert. This is where the true showmanship comes out. They are known for their flambe desserts and the reputation is certainly warranted. The banana foster is simply divine and the best. However, if the mood for something different strikes you, try the strawberry which is complemented with a nice twang of mint. It epitomizes the classic steakhouse feel and the restaurant takes you to a bygone era. However, I don't think the restaurant has kept up its physical appearance as it could as some of the seats seemed dirty and some of the booths tattered. Is it that bad? no..but for a fine dining establishment, I'd expect more. Also, note that it is valet only. Does the food disappoint? No, but it certainly doesn't wow. The ambiance could use a fix up, however the service is stellar. All in all, it is a decent place to go, however for me, nothing truly wowing.
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Clay Y.

Great service, best $50.00 rib eye steak, cooked to perfection, tasted even better with my Groupon...
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Tina T.

Went there on Monday evening with my family before they all flew back to their respective cities. I love the ambiance at Hy's, old school classic steak house with a lovely library. The servers were excellent, never over bearing, just checking at the right time. Food wise it was pricey but I think reasonable compared to the other steak places on the island for the quality of the steak you will get. (unfortunately not grass fed steak) I've forgotten how much I enjoy having servers prepare the food in front of you. We ordered the caesar salad which was made in front of us. My brothers split the Domenico 18 oz steak (basically a rib eye steak) and the broiled salmon. Both served with fully loaded baked potatoes. -- considering there was nothing left on either plates I assumed they were very good. My mother ordered their signature half rack of lamb chops (it was excellent with the mint jelly, cooked to perfection. Very juicy, tender, not gamy lamb chops) my boyfriend ordered the beef wellington (the beef was great but I thought the pastry was rather disappointing. Honestly I thought Chai's Bistro had a better wellington), and My father ordered the beef skewers and said that they were done perfectly. I ordered the soup of the day (which was the asparagus cream and crab soup, FABULOUS) and Beef Tartare for my main (not the best tartare I've had. It was slightly underseasoned) We also ordered 2 Banana fosters to share, which was again prepared in front of us. It was done perfectly and the portion was huge even to share. We had a fabulous meal and will not hesitate to come back again any time.
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Eric G.

After reading a few reviews on Open Table and Yelp about Hy's I decided it was a top priority for my visit to Honolulu. Since I was only in town for a long weekend I didn't want to waste my time eating at mediocre restaurants. Well, Hy's exceeded my expectations by far! My friends and I were staying just down the street at The Royal Hawaiian but still drove our rental car to dinner. We had a late reservation, 9:30pm I believe and came in a little underdressed. As soon as we walked in we were immediately seated and a nice young man from San Diego came over to our table and got us some drinks. He was also our waiter and the friendliest guy I've ever met! It's always good to meet someone from California when on vacation. For starters we ordered a side table Caesar salad. It was one of the best Caesars I've ever had! Our waiter tossed the salad at our table and made the Caesar dressing from scratch in front of us. The Caesar was tossed in a large wooden bowl and made enough for four people! Lucky for us we had an extra serving to split among the three of us. For dinner I couldn't decide between the Prime Rib or King Crab legs so I ordered both. The waiter was so nice and suggested I only order a side of King Crab legs since it was less expensive, but I opted for a full order (one pound). The Prime Rib was perfect and one of the best I've ever had and the King Crab legs were fresh with plenty of meat. It was getting late and the kitchen was about to close so we asked that our dessert order be put in immediately. My friend and I shared a Cheesecake with Strawberries which was out of this world! Think Cheesecake Factory on crack, HA! The crust was devine and definitely what made the Cheesecake. I definitely have to say Hy's is definetely THE place to eat in Honolulu! Make sure to put it high on you list of priorities.
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Amanda Z.

I love going to Hy's - it reminds me of my childhood, as we used to go there often when I was young. We haven't gone there in recent years, but luckily the husband and I received a gift certificate, so it was a great excuse to get dressed up for date night! First of all, my favorite parts about Hy's are: -the cheeeesebread...seriously, what kind of cheese is on the bread?! If anyone knows a knock-off recipe, I'd be forever in your debt if you shared! -and the easy listening music performed by Audy Kimura...sets a nice ambiance! (Lovers and Friends, Honolulu City Lights, House at Pooh's Corner, etc.) Usually we get the Caesar salad to start (love how it's prepared tableside, with the anchovies and splash of lemon). We probably should have gone with the that, because this time we ordered the mozzarella tomato salad and the lobster bisque (special) - and neither was spectacular. The salad was average - 2 tomato quarters, 2 cheese portions and a mixed greens salad with balsamic. The lobster bisque had a few chunks of lobster, but was way too salty, we couldn't even finish the bowl. For our entrees, the husband got the beef wellington and I got the steak (filet mignon) and scallops. The beef wellington was super tasty with the puff pastry outside. My filet was cooked deliciously and the thai style scallops were surprisingly good. We had to finish off the night with a flambe prepared tableside. My favorites are the chocolate lovers and the strawberry. This time we got the cherries jubilee...it was just okay (a bit too much citrus flavor in my opinion)...but the show was neat. Hy's is definitely a special occasion place, go for the ambiance, steak and the cheesebread!
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Keoni C.

Usually I would save hy's for a special occasion until I recently had a horrible experience. I planned a special event with my family and it started off ok until we ordered oysters, they were not properly cleaned and still contained large amounts of sand. Two of the steaks ordered were undercooked basically raw. To top it all off, at the end of the evening the bill contained four extra meals charged to the bill. Over-charging $200 to the bill!! If I could give zero stars I would.
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Raquel R.

This place is bomb. I mean you eat so much that you literally cannot walk out of the restaurant which is not fun in high heels and a dress. Foods good, steak is good, you can watch it being cooked if you get a good table which we do. Escargot is not bad, cheesecake is good and baked potato is good. Do you see what i mean by not being able to walk out.
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Grimeater A.

I've been here several times in the past and haven't been back for a while. I'm just not that impressed with it. The food is ok, nothing to write home about and the flambee dessert is more show than go. It always feels so cramped and stuffy in there. I could just be biased since I think my steak is the best in Hawaii thanks to "Good Eats" on the food network :)
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Tom T.

What can I say about this great restaurant? From the first greeting to the service and the delicious and well presented food, this is a first class restaurant. I have experienced great steakhouses from the Capital Grille to Delmonico's and Hy's truly tops them all. The ambiance is reminiscent of the steakhouses of the past with dark paneled walls, ornate trim and a chef in full regale grilling prime steaks and chops. We will return again and again. We loved it...best dining experience on the island!!
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Cathy T.

Sometimes you just want a steak. Which is why my family went to Hy's steakhouse to celebrate my mom's birthday. The meal was wonderful. The service was excellent. It was an all-around positive experience. We ordered 2 garden salads for 4 people to share, and also had escargots and soup as appetizer's is more than enough especially considering how large the entrees are. I had the 14 oz. kiawe grilled Delmonico, my mom ordered the 7 oz Fillet Mignon, Dad got the 10 oz prime rib, and my uncle ordered a full rack of lamb. (The lamb rack is carved able side for added drama) Everything was AMAZING. So good in fact that I've sworn off eating steak anywhere else (unless it's home-cooked or at a similarly awesome steakhouse). The entrees do come with a side and veggies so it's more economical than other places where everything is ala carte. (Both my dad and I had leftovers to take home for really awesome steak salads the next day!) I'd advise people to really order their meat prepared as rare as they can stand (not sure if the restaurant will serve beef bleu (extra rare - french style) but you should ask!) because it's such a flavorful and rich experience that well-done is just a waste of everyone's time and money. We decided to split a dessert and the Strawberries Romanoff was a nice light fruity finish to the meal. It's fresh strawberries and creme drizzled with a mint sauce. My mom and I seemed to enjoy this dessert more than my dad and uncle, not sure if that's because women tend to just like sweets more or if because they would've preferred something heavier/chocolate-based. Another nice element is that Hy's has a dress code. It was a refreshing change to see people really dressed up in Hawaii. Men in jackets and leather shoes and women in dresses or business appropriate looks. It felt like a different time and place. I would definitely recommend making reservations as we went on a weeknight and it was a very full house. I absolutely loved my experience here and can't wait to go back again!
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Manda Bear B.

**************** REVIEW 405 ****************** 1 of the nicer steakhouse in Waikiki Beach, that's not a chain steakhouse. Located inside the Waikiki Park Heights Hotel, beautifully design in classic dark wood, high ceiling, dark and comfy couches, reminded me of the good old Hollywood. It's nothing like a resto in a beach town. - Oysters - is always good here. - Rockefeller Oyster, cheesily good. - French Onion Soup - nice. - Seafood Platter - a giant tray with tuna sashimi, big prawns, crabs - big enough to share with friends. -Thai Beef Salad - this was the only dish I didn't care for. - 34 OZ Porterhouse for 2, definitely highly recommend! Tasty & juicy! - Scallop Capellini - surprisingly decent. - & I love the cheese bread, yum! - Flaming Banana & Ice Cream dish - Like an old classic steakhouse, prepared at your table-side, really fun to watch! I didn't touch it, it was for my bestfriend! She loved it though. I've been here in twice and each time, the food is good quality and consistent; the service is excellent as always. & it was very reasonable compare to other steakhouse in the main land that I've been to. Overall: 4 stars For value: 4 stars For Food: 4 stars For Service: 5 stars Ambiance: 4 stars For Location: Inside the Waikiki Park Heights Hotel
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Scott M.

been going here for couple years, great if u like get all dark and romantic for special occasions. grinds is good and everything is chill and relaxed.
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Karen C.

We went for New Year's Eve dinner and got the peppercorn steak and the rack of lamb both with the potatoes o'brien. Compared to other steak places the prices are actually pretty good since you get sides with your Oder versus having to order everything a la carte. We also had the escargots as an appetizer. It was ok we had better. For dessert we had the banana foster which is a little over prices but oh so good. It's prepared table side which is fun to watch and it was not overly sweet but just right. The service is top notch no complains there at all. One of the down sides is that you have to valet but not too bad at $5. In the end we spent $161 including tips and valet.
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Gregory P.

The decor & atmosphere "almost" overcame the awful dining experience. The interior is adorn with rich ornate wood trim giving you the feeling you are dinning in a 19th century exclusive & private club. The staff was very accommodating and service was polite and well timed. The Steak however was very disappointing! The $70 porterhouse could not have been cut with the finest ginsu knife! If you are not an olympic weight lifter or up for a work out, try the filet! While I might have thought this to be an unusual and unfortunate "luck of the draw" when it came to "this steak"- our waiter suggested that many guest simply used their hands and gnaw their porterhouse's down to the bone with their teeth! (seriously, his advise!). Due to the exclusive club atmosphere, my wife and I chose to use our forks! You could give Hy's a try if you like- we will not be back!
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SJ N.

I was really disappointed with the service at Hy's, this restaurant used to be the place for special occasions and sadly the service did not match our expectations. We had a party of eleven for a yakudoshi, my husband and I arrived a little early we checked in with the host and I gave him our last name, he let me know that he didn't have a reservation under that name (rudely) and asked us how many was in our party, he let me know he had the resv. under a different name and basically told me I was mispronouncing our last name, REALLY?!!! to top it off he snidely tells me that he didn't mean to upset me-read:no apology. They really need to hire better staff. Our evening went downhill from there, save everyone the gory details. We will not be going back to Hy's.
(1)
Mary Ann A.

Amazing food! Pricey but very worth it. We were so stuffed! Best steak I've had, ever! My friend had the steak and was sooo good! The bread is hella good as well. I would def come back.
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Melissa B.

This place was amazing! Great service, delicious food, and the ambiance was absolutely classy! I recommend this place for people celebrating intimate celebrations and that appreciate succulent dry aged steaks.
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Ramfis B.

Here is my assesment of Hy's Steakhouse: DECOR: This place has a very rustic and old school feel all around the place. I love the booths which are very comfortable and roomy. The waitstaff here are clad in Tuxedo's and you can see the Chef cooking all of your grilled items right on the grill in an enclosed room. A very Romantic room indeed. FOOD: If you are looking for Steaks and Chops cooked with Kiawe Wood, then Hy's is the place to go. The Steaks here are perfectly cooked and has that great flavor of Kiawe wood enhanced in every bite. The Rack of Lamb is AMAZING!!. What's nice about the Lamb is that they carve the Rack for you, so you can gnaw on those bone like a madman!! And the Caesar Salad is made Tableside so you can have your Caesar salad anyway you prefer. For those of you who aren't meat fans, there is an abundance of Seafood here as well. They have Lobster,KIngcrab, Oysters, etc..Now the reason i like coming here for is the desserts, You have to order the Chocolate Lover's or the Banana's Flambe made tableside. There is nothing like ending your evening with the waiter flming that dessert right at your table.......Oops, i forgot all about the Cheesebread. Don't pigout on too much or you won't have an appetite..Fair warning =) SERVICE: The service here is what you expect with waitees clad in Tuxedo's. Great service always here, and very professional and unpretencious. They are always there for your every need and know everything from top to bottom.. OVERALL ASSESMENT: If you are looking for a nice romantic dinner with your other half, and no one else, this is a place i definitely recommend. The only knock on this place is that i wish they were along the beach and this Restaurant would be complete....
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Michelle M.

Yelp 31 Challenge: 3/31 A friend asked me if I had plans for dinner on a Wednesday night...No, not really! I had a bad day at work and was really getting ready to pop a beer and call it a night. But, if someone offers to take you to dinner, you should accept, Right? One condition, I had to be dressed up?!?! WTF?? Well, it was well worth it and I am glad I did! We feasted on Escargot, and Beef Tartare...then I enjoyed my Steak Neptune. Everything was wonderfully seasoned and prepared. The Filet Mignon literally melted in my mouth. Washing it all down with a great Malbec and the meal was perfect. Our servers were attentive and the ambiance was elegant. Value was definitely there in comparison to Morton's or Ruth's Chris. If I am ever in the mood for another high end steakhouse experience, I will certainly think of Hy's.
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Jade N.

Had dinner here for my fiance's birthday. He wanted to do steak and by the looks of the reviews...this place was worth trying. Service was excellent and the place had a "Scarface" mood to it... It was that great that my fiance even started reciting lyrics to "Scarface"...after drinking a $50 glass of wine. lol. I loved the oyster rockafells and the escargot. For dinner...the steak and lobster and prime rib. P.S. valet parking only
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Marcy W.

This has always been one of my favorite restaurants for special occasions, so I'm sad to give it a poor review after all these years, but I had such an unpleasant experience there recently that I have no interest in going back. My family had gone to Hy's for Christmas and my mom forgot her sweater. She called the next day and was told that they had it in the office with a note with her name on it. Well, when I tried to pick it up the hostess at the front who I will only refer to as "E" gave me such a hard time you would think I was trying to remove classified documents from the Pentagon. She was so inexplicably rude and hostile it was almost surreal. Long story short-- after grilling me about the color of the sweater and other ridiculous questions to I.D. what was probably a $40 sweater, she finally called the head waiter who came out with about 4 sweaters, one of which had a note with my mom's name on it! After that weird and unpleasant incident, every time someone mentions Hy's I grimace. I think I'll pass on that place.
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Natasha K.

I am more than a fan of Hy's Steakhouse, especially now b/c I'm excited to try the Toronto location. Stayed in Kuhio Plaza next door and the first day I was there, I knew I had to book a reservation... thankfully on Yelp, so EZ. Their Oyster Rockafellar for starters was AMAZING! Onion soup was off the chain. They are one of the few steakhouses that use Kiawe wood. The 18 oz. Kiawe broiled Delmonico steak was PERFECTION. Fruits De Mer was my favorite: An Ocean Harvest of Lobster, Scallops, Shrimp and Crab Seasoned with Pernod, Brandy, Shallots and Mushrooms. BOMB thickness and huge portions. Anything you order will come out perfect really. Our server and the Hy's staff were the BEST. I love Hy's !!
(5)
G P.

We brought my parents here for their anniversary.... We wanted to get in early (about 6pm) before the dinner rush started. That turned out to be a good idea as it allowed us time to get acclimated. Ambiance: dim lighting, but not dark Food: starter: complimentary cheese bread was crisp, warm... nice start apps: lobster bisque... delicious, Calamari was good(my pops ordered that) entrees: nice that they come with a choice of starch and vegetables.... Porterhouse T-bone 34 oz. Delicious, medium rare... flavorful with that hint of Kiawe Salmon broiled, my pops wasnt into steak tonight but he enjoyed his Salmon Chicken Piccata, my mom ordered something i would never order at a Steakhouse, but she didnt complain... dessert: Let's just say it's good to get one of the Jubilees... delicious stuff... enough to share for 4 (but i could easily eat it all to myself)... The ice cream that came with it though seemed to have a little frost-bite... hmm. maybe they should defrost it a little, but i maybe that has to do with the warm Jubilee being poured on it... The nice thing about this place is that your sides are included with your steak. So no price gouging there... I guess in the end the service was very good, moreso if you are one of the first customers there (obviously). Food was good... I have to give an edge to a competing Steakhouse regarding the Porterhouse.... However, Hy's is still very good.
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Julie N.

I was so unhappy the last time I came here. Called and made reservations to celebrate our anniversary. Last year when we came, we received a complimentary dessert and our photograph taken together. This year, we did not even get acknowledged a "happy anniversary". just NOTHING. It was so sad... On top of that, all the waiters were just conjugating around and talking story (since it was pretty slow).. it was disappointing because I wanted some service! They charged me for this garlic butter sauce, which was 99% butter and 1% garlic. I sent it back because it was just too oily, but I still got charged anyways for it. My steak came out undercooked, so I had it sent back in to be cooked a little more. The whole time I wasn't sure who was our server, as different people came to our table throughout the night. The valet was super rude, because I asked him if I'm supposed to get my ticket validated and he said no, it's complimentary, just tip. Say whaaat? You're not supposed to tell me to tip you, oh gosh! I was a huge fan of this place, but I will just go to Ruth's Chris next time, which by the way, is ALWAYS consistent in their service. Oh, and THEY remember if you're celebrating something and they make it special!
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Cedric B.

Classic steak house in Honolulu. You just can't get any better service, which you definitely pay for, but is well worth it. Outstanding wine list and perfectly sized menu. Eddy (our waiter) made our evening very enjoyable and finished off an over indulgent meal with table side bananas foster to die for. Always nice to visit.
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Stanley M.

Hy's GM has taken the opportunity to try to correct the problem we encountered by addressing the issue with his staff and by offering us a gift certificate. I think this is very gracious since the review has already been posted. We will return as I normally like to frequent local restaurants over national chains. I expect the next visit will go more smoothly.
(5)
G R.

Delmonico was el delicioso. Tender and juicy. Delmonico=Ribeye. Delicious cut of meat. Nice marble and nice taste in my mouth.
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Amanda T.

So my husband and I came here to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The food was fabulous! I'll go in detail about each course. Appetizer: Complimentary Cheese Bread I've heard so many good reviews and it didn't disappoint! It was perfectly crispy and fresh. Definitely has a different taste than most cheese breads that I enjoyed. Caesar Salad Also read many good reviews regarding this. It is made fresh for you tableside! It has some strange ingredients I wasn't expecting, but still tasted amazing. Main Course: For the main course, my husband chose the prime rib and I chose the Steak Oscar. His prime rib was extremely tender and practically fell apart when he cut it. My steak my dressed perfectly with the most amazing crab legs to top it. I was impressed also that the dishes came with vegetable and a starch which is not true of most steakhouses. Dessert: Cheesecake Since we were celebrating a special occasion, we received their cheesecake on the house. It wasn't overwhelmingly rich which I enjoyed, and you could taste cinnamon in the crust. Banana Foster This dessert definitely deserves all the awesome reviews! Made fresh in front of you, they caramelize the bananas to make a thick sauce, along with other ingredients. Then they put the bananas along with the sauce on yummy ice cream! Definitely worth the try! The only reason I give this review 4 stars is because of our waiter. He was helpful with helping us pick the wine to go with our food, but I didn't like that he asked about our budget at the table. It made me and my husband extremely uncomfortable. I would have rather him suggested wines in a variety of price ranges. That was also pretty much the only time we saw him. I'm not sure if it was because we are a young couple and he thought we wouldn't tip well? Twice my husband and I had our plates cleared and we were just twiddling our thumbs waiting to place a dessert order and get our check. Good thing there were other servers to make up for it. I want to commend John, who was not our server; he was very polite and made us feel very welcome. He also took the time to find out it was our anniversary and brought us that delicious cheesecake. Thank you! Overall, its very nice and the food is delicious. I would maybe go there again, just hopefully with a different server.
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Lori F.

A holiday treat! My family ordered steak & lamb, but the standouts for me were the cheese bread, escargot, calamari, broccoli w/hollandaise, garlic fried rice, & of course the flambes...the strawberry one was good, but omg, the chocolate one with fruits was amazing! After dinner, we decided to take a stroll to see the gingerbread houses at PK, which, along with dinner, made for a very memorable evening. Minus a star, because we were overcharged on the desserts, plus they never mentioned an automatic tip added on to our bill. Almost over tipped...check your bill!
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Youyoen C.

I went to Hy's steak on 1/1/2015 for dinner. It was my honeymoon, and the restaurant was really nice. location, atmosphere, and food.. It was not PERPECT, but it was a nice restaurant to have a special dinner with my husband. Mostly, foods were a bit salty. I ordered crab cake for appetizer and filet mignon for main dish, and both of them were salty. Another thing was about service. servers were nice and kind, but the service was not fast enough. I mean, I had to ask for the cocktail menu for THREE TIMES until I finally got it. It was annoying. However, cheese bread, cocktails and flambes were really really nice. Especially, I strongly recommand to try specialty flambes if you visit Hy's with your lovers. I tried Chocolate lovers flambe and it was really good. Again, it was not PERPECT restaurant, but the restaurant was good enough to have some special dinner with my husband.
(4)
Frank H.

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. My fiance and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to visit Hys steak house. Great service from start to end . Our server Randal was exceptional, knowledgeable and courteous. The food was delicious. We ordered a bottle of flowers, oysters and the steak with crab on top! So good. We never had to refill our own glasses of water or wine, and someone was always catering to our every need. To top it off, the took a picture of our us, and printed a complimentary picture with frame! So awesome! Dessert was on the house and we had a wonderful experience. Be sure to dress nice, this is not your average steak house in waikiki! I would definitely come here again, don't miss out on 5 star service and food!
(5)
W Q.

Happy hour daily from 5-6:30pm. I tried two items in the happy hour menu, the garlic shrimp and beef wellington. $10 each; Beef Wellington is probably the best happy hour item here, the portions are very small, but very high quality. The shrimp was good but it wasn't nearly as good as beef wellington. The french onion soup was good, but overpriced for very small portions. The decor here is excellent, there's nothing like it in Waikiki, you are paying for the ambiance here. The service is excellent, but the food is definitely overpriced. I would return for a change of scenery from my other steakhouse rotations, but I will only be ordering the beef wellington on the happy hour menu.
(4)
Craig I.

This is a very nice steak house that feels classically mid-Western in style. The servers are all in tuxedos, and there are a fair number of booths. My companion had fish and loved it. I had a ribeye, which was prepared perfectly. We also shared a Caesar salad, prepared at the table in the classic style. It was very, very good. For 5 stars, they need a great wine list (it was marginal at best) and real salt and pepper grinders, not those silly shakers that pour out a fine mist of spices.
(4)
DJ Nocturna R.

Lots of great memories for me in 2008 and even before that is Hys Steak House, a restaurant that has been around since I could remember -for a very long time and I hope they stay around forever. The delicious appetizers and the food in the main course menu, food quality and blended drinks and wine have remained the same. The ambiance is one of the best in fine dining, nicely dimmed just right. I recalled someone telling me the manager is still the same person for years- could he be the reason? I love Audy Kimura and his music which has always been pleasant to hear and just the right volume and style. I'm sure many tourists and local residents who have patronized Hys return to see him. With their new happy hour schedule and special menu, why go anywhere else for better service when you have Hys.
(5)
Tom S.

Service was on point. Classic, clubby, old-school steakhouse.
(4)
Florelei B.

My boyfriend and I went for a valentines day dinner. We loved the free valet service. We went a little early so we taken to their lobby that served cocktails and drinks which I thought was great. They also gave me a complimentary rose. When we got a table, the atmosphere was really nice. The scenery was perfect for a special occasion. Their service was great. The only thing that was a little junk was their food being under seasoned. I've never had to use salt provided on the table until that night which was kinda disappointing. Overall it was good and id go back again.
(4)
Maura T.

Celebrated my 23rd birthday this past sunday here, it's a every nice restaurant very beautiful inside. a fly flew in my appetizer, but the waiter was very quick to replace my order. I also had calamari it's was so good. I ordered the chicken it came to my table hard I couldn't even cut it with my knife, I had it sent back and the next order of chicken was still hard, not juicy at all, the sause was good but the chicken itself was cooked wrong, so I ended up just eating my veggies...... didn't want to wait even longer to eat since my boyfriend already ate his food, he had the catch of the day it was really good! I even asked my boyfriedn to try my chicken just to make sure i wasnt just beging a princess and complaining for no reason, he spit it out and agreed with me. Moral of the story the staff at Hys was ever professional, and took care of me on my birthday brought out a birthday cake for me with a candle and everything, also comped my other desert. I'll be going there again but WON'T be getting the chicken
(4)
Kandyce N.

Love love loved my first experience at Hy's! Made a reservation with my family for my sister's birthday at 6pm. The restaurant is pretty big, and we were seated on the bottom of the three tiers of seating. The wait staff were all dressed very professionally in jackets... Don't you love that in classy places? Their complimentary cheese bread was extremely buttery... a little too rich for me, but my grandpa loved it. I did like the cheese they used... it might've been havarti? We decided to try the Caesar salad based on my coworker's recommendation, and it totally didn't disappoint. Our waiter, Paul, brought a cart to our table and mixed everything in a huge bowl in front of us! It was definitely worth the $14.95 a person. It had croutons, cheese, and a bit of a bite to it, maybe from mustard? (Min. two people need to order, but he offered to split it on three plates for us and it was a good amount for three people). For the main course I ordered the Delmonico steak, which comes in either 14 or 18 oz. It was super marbled and juicy, and the garlic mashed potatoes were awesome. I only finished half because, well, dessert!! My boyfriend was happy with the leftovers, lol. Our waiter was super cute and brought my sister a cheesecake with a candle and started to sing a solo "Happy Birthday" (since his peeps were busy) so we helped him out and sang with him :) We also ordered a cherries jubilee, which was another table-side cooking experience. Paul tossed the black cherries in a pan with the sugar and spices, then held up a spiraled orange rind above it as he poured a ladleful of lit alcohol down the rind into the pan! After the alcohol burned away, he ladled the cherries and syrup onto the vanilla ice cream. That stuff is the BOMB. As we were leaving, Paul followed us to the door to tell us good-bye :) Awesome service! Don't forget to tip these guys what they deserve! (Even the valet guys - it's complimentary if you're dining here!) Definitely coming to Hy's again!
(5)
Yamato T.

If you want the ultimate dining, food and server experience, this is the place. If you get the Caesar salad or FlambÃ© desserts, the server will make them for you in front of you. Cool entertainment! Hard to put into words how perfect this restaurant is...Can I give them 10 stars?
(5)
Jessica L.

Tip: arrive earlier than later and don't let them seat you in a back alcove! Other than that the service is incredible, food is amazing. Love this place! Get the bananas foster!
(5)
Tracy K.

I'm a pretty fortunate foodie. I grew up with parents who love to eat out. I was blessed to work with Oahu's best chefs. And my travels have allowed me to sample some of the finest beer steak, Florentine steak, steak tartare, wagyu steak.... the list goes on and on. So when I say that my FAVORITE steakhouse on the island is Hy's, it means something to me. What compels me to choose Hy's over Ruth's Chris, BLT, dk, Morton's and Signature when I can honestly say they are all good in their own way? Besides their USDA Prime Cuts and kiawe cauldron, Hy's has retained a reminiscence of a time when eating out was a TRUE luxury. The experience is one-of-a-kind and Hy's has successfully maintained these traditions. I'd compare it to visiting Disneyland. Some feel that the "magic" is overshadowed by overpriced admission and time-stamped "attractions", while others can immerse themselves in the experience as a whole. The ambience is unlike anything you will ever witness in metro Honolulu. Once you step through the mansion doors, you enter a scene from the board game Clue. There's Colonel Mustard with a candlestick! The woods are dark and you anticipate old Englishmen in a quiet corner on red velvet seats with brandy snifters in hand. You can spend an entire day admiring the details of the many rooms in this es-steak, I mean estate. Instead, you are escorted to your seat in the Green Room that could pass as a dining set from Titanic. Tableside preparation is a welcomed art form giving new meaning to "amuse bouche" (to excite the palate). Caesar salads are no match for the large wooden spoons that prance around in koa bowls with lemon juice and worcestershire. And what's better than buttered bread? Cheesy bread. Molten cheesy gooey deliciousness bread. Steaks are accompanied with your choice of starch or vegetables, also not typical of today's steakhouses. I ALWAYS order the Delmonico. It's personal preference because I enjoy ribeyes above all other cuts. The steaks are consistently cooked to perfection with just enough flavor to allow the natural meat essence to come through. Garlic mash rounds up the flavor of that quintessential first bite of steak juices, kiawe char, and light pepper. But that's not the best part. The eye-fluttering act of the night is the tableside dessert. I've indulged in the Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster for a good two decades of my life. However, recently I've unfaithfully switched partners to the CHOCOLATE LOVERS dessert. You just can't go wrong: Subzero Haagen Dazs vanilla ice cream, garnished with fresh fruit, and drizzled flambed rich chocolate is the perfect way to end the night. Hy's is my Disneyland version of the "Happiest Steak on Earth". What's your fantasy?
(5)
Montana M.

Fantastic service, beautiful artwork, and exquisite food. The meat is cooked to perfection and I recommend the garlic mashed potatoes. Desert is a must and the Caesar salad is to die for; both are made right in front of you!
(5)
B J M.

This place is one of the few restaurants still open from the 80's era of fine fining in Waikiki. They still offer table side Caesar and spinach salad preparations, as well as their famous table side dessert flambes.
(5)
Davin K.

Rack of lamb is the best on island. They also have this great banana desert that is to die for. If ur looking for great lamb and great service this is the place. Their Caeser salad is also unbelievably good. They hand mix it in wooden bowls that have been seasoned for years that add to the taste of the salad. And I hate salad, but I ate all of mines.
(5)
Flay C.

I don't usually write reviews, but I use yelp and other sites in planning travels so I thought I would share my experience at Hy Steak House. First, I had read where this resturant was expensive and the decor outdated. As to the price, sometimes you get what you pay for. The meal, the desert, and the service were outstanding. This was by far the best meal we had while staying in Waikiki, but probably one of the best meals ever. The steak was delicious and perfectly cooked. The flambÃ© deserts were a fun experience for the family and delicious. The meal and experience was worth every penny. The service could not have been better. Our waiter, Colin, was very informative and attentive. He was very friendly and added to the enjoyment of the meal. I recommend you listen to his recommendations especially about the strawberry flambÃ©. As to the decor, the resturant has very dark wood and old pictures. To me this provided an atmosphere of refinement and luxury. I loved the old pictures and the style. My family and I felt, and we were, entering a fine establishment -- not just another chain resturant. In sum, this was a great meal, a great resturant, great service, and a wonderful end to our vacation in Oahu.
(5)
Wayne T.

Me and my girlfriend had our anniversary here and what a awesome place to have dinner! Waiter and staff were very polite and informative on menu, and told us what was popular. Our server was Phil, and helped us through the night on everything. Appetizers were great, and selections were so good it was hard to choose! Also pricing was pretty decent considering everything we ate. We've been to Ruth's, mortons, and also Wolfgang, but this place tops the cake! I had the 15 ounce prime rib, but as a upgrade I had the blackened Cajun style which I recommend. They cut the slice, and additionally cook the meat with Cajun spices! It was mouth watering! The only thing I wasn't too surprised with was the starter cheese bread. Sure it was tasty, but maybe they could've cooked it with butter and garlic? Like a garlic cheese bread? But regardless it was great. Thank you for the service and will be back again!!!!!
(5)
Maruel U.

Great service and the food was good. The dim lighting and the interior setup made me feel like I was in a fancy restaurant. The food was pricey but definitely worth it (less expensive than what I thought though). The food wasn't filling but it had a savory flavor - I got the hys famous rack of lamb. The dessert was a great addition though and they make it front of you - this was the banana foster. Great place to go to if you want to celebrate something special
(4)
Dorian D.

The atmosphere is elegant, the service is excellent, and the food is outstanding. The menu is kind of misleading: for instance, a $100 steak-for-two entree is listed as "$50 per." Ok, so there's "per." It's counter-intuitive to put half the total price next to a dish though. And, indeed, none of the three educated people at our table noticed it. Having said that, Hy's was our favorite meal in Hawaii. The cook and seasoning on the prime rib, for instance, were perfect.
(5)
Wesley D.

Hy's is by far the fanciest place I have ever had the pleasure to dine with. The entire staff wears tuxedos and is extremely friendly and accommodating. I think I was waited on by 8 different servers for my only meal. I ordered the Porterhouse 34 oz. steak ($88.95 at the time) and the waiter showed us to the grill so I could see the cook prepare it. Great atmosphere for some fine dining and drinks with someone special. The customer service here absolutely impressed me. If I could give 6 stars, I would. I had eaten about 2/3 of my steak and cut the other third up to have in a to-go box. The waiter accidentally disposed of the rest of my meal. After double-checking for my leftovers, another server told me that they had taken the steak and our desert off the bill! I recommend this place for anyone willing to splurge a little on a fine meal and great date night!
(5)
Lance L.

Waitstaff is very friendly and efficient. Food is wayyyy overpriced. Complimentary cheese bread is delicious. French onion soup and lobster bisque were very tasty. Children's menu, $12 prime rib with fries, broccoli, best deal at Hy's. Shrimp cocktail, $22.00, for four medium sized pieces, they say jumbo sized, they were a half inch wide and at best three inches long. Table side caesar very tasty and expertly done, but $29.00, for two, come-on. $58.00 for prime rib
(3)
Chris D.

Food: We started with a caesar salad for two prepared tableside. It was on point and our server accommodated us with light anchovy paste and extra garlic. For the main course, I had the 18oz Delmonico steak and my wife had the filet. Both were cooked to perfection and tasted great. Nothing like a good steak. Dessert was outstanding as well. We shared the chocolate flambee which was voted Best Dessert and I can see why. Service: Nick and Jeff did a good job providing us information about the daily specials and preparing the tableside dishes. Anthony was also consistent with water and baked potato toppings. The only issue was before we got to our table when, with our table not yet ready, we were taken to sit in the bar area. We were there about 15 minutes or so with no one offering to take a drink order or ask if we would like anything while we waited. All in all, that was a minor setback to what was a great evening.
(4)
Honest Opinions H.

AWESOME! Free valet parking upon arrival is such a pleasant surprise. The workers are all extremely well-dressed and polite. Everything I have had here has been amazing. Best escargot crab cakes, and Cesar salad I have ever had! The waiters check in on us just enough and the dim-lit atmosphere is perfect. We cannot wait to go back!
(5)
Kimi C.

Food & atmosphere was great, but I'm pretty sure I didn't spend +$200 for poor service. Our server brought out our entree when we were only halfway through our appetizer. The whole time it seemed like he was trying to rush us through our meal, so it wasn't an enjoyable experience as I had expected. Not to mention some super cool server stopped at our table just to count the number of escargot we had as if he was Count Dracula. Seriously?
(3)
Tom S.

It pains me to give Hy's only a 2 star rating, but that's all it is anymore. Hy's location, decor, and overall ambiance cannot be beat for a fancy night out. Unfortunately the service and the food just don't measure up. To start we waited 30 minutes for a table for which we had a reservation (kind of defeats the point of the reservation). Once seated our service declined from there. Our waiter was obviously overwhelmed all night. Service was very inconsistent the whole meal. Our dinners were served 25 minutes after our salads were done and gone. During this time we were offered nothing but water even though our drinks had been empty for 10 minutes. Obviously our meals had been sitting in the kitchen as they came out to us cold. My wife's duck was actually below room temperature! My lamb was underseasoned and lukewarm at best. In order to keep the night special for our boys we didn't send our meals back, but that is what they deserved. Once we were done with our meals we sat at an empty table for 10 minutes (seemed like 30) waiting for an offer of dessert (which we had been looking forward to) until I finally asked a busboy for some coffee. Once the waiter finally came back we were so unhappy we skipped dessert and left. We were so looking forward to our special night out as we came all the way from the North Shore of Oahu for this. This is the second time we had service like this. I hoped it had gotten better. I guess my 30 year love affair with Hy's is over!
(2)
Joanne E.

Over the years, this is still our go-to place for important celebrations. The ambience is quietly elegant, and the service always good. My Dad, who has trouble swallowing food and hardly eats anything, ordered the steak (upgraded to filet mignon) and lobster. That he ate EVERYTHING on his plate was a testament to the tenderness of the perfectly cooked meal. The beef Wellington here is soooo delicious, the most difficult part of eating here for me is deciding whether to have this or the fruits de mer (including lobster, shrimp, scallop, and crab served with a sinfully, buttery cognac sauce). Two disappointments in our recent meal were the ahi katsu, which was on the dry side, and the scallop katsu appetizer. When we had the scallop katsu last year, we got 5 whole scallops. This time, it came as 5 pieces of 1/2-cut scallops for the same price, I believe. But the Caesar salad and bananas foster prepared table-side more than make up for these minor issues. And I have to mention my son's favorite French onion soup. He loved it so much, he decided to have one for an appetizer...and ANOTHER one for DESSERT! We're all looking forward to the next big celebration so we can eat at Hy's again!
(5)
Paul M.

Great steak house. The decor is awesome: ornate dark wood finishing throughout the dinning room. I sat at the bar for dinner and drinks; the bartender Chris has 17 years here so he knows the menu well and is able to answer any questions you may have. There is a classical guitarist too. This grain-fed beef is shipped from Oklahoma so it's pricey but so is everything in the islands. You can get away with wearing shorts but you'll need a collared shirt. I'd return. Hy's has been here for about 28 years according to Chris; There's a reason for that.
(5)
Obichang O.

I had the good fortune of having dinner with my family at Hy's on a Sunday evening. I made the reservation online through Opentable - it was quick and simple, with lots of availability early in the evening. The restaurant didn't start to get too busy until about 7pm. Hy's is located off Kuhio and features complimentary valet parking (gratuity optional) so you are immediately greeted with a smile as the valet opens your car door and then the door of the restaurant to let you in. We were seated immediately in a corner nook which I recommend for a feeling of exclusivity. Our server - Neal - was exceptional: friendly but extremely professional, knowledgeable about the extensive wine list, and eager to provide recommendations when asked. The wine list is, in itself, a major attraction - two pages offering a wide variety of options, from affordable wine choices by the glass to exclusive bottle selections. They were out of one of my favorites - the Rioja - but Neal recommended the Priorat and I was very pleased. The seafood appetizer we selected featured two pieces each of fresh sashimi, oysters, scallops, large shrimp and large piece of lobster tail. Served in a large bowl of ice, this was an excellent choice for seafood lovers but keep in mind it is all raw. We also had the escargot which was equally delicious. I highly recommend ordering a Caesar salad. The salad and dressing is prepared from scratch at your table - your server even walks through the steps in case you want to recreate the simple splendor at home. I had no idea a Caesar salad could highlight an experience the way this did. The main course featured rack of lamb, Oriental-style fish, and prime rib. The meat was incredibly tender and bursting with flavor. The rack of lamp is cut at your table - a touch that is more touching and thoughtful than pretentious. Even the prime rib - a dime a dozen at Honolulu restaurants - was on its own level: tender, juicy, bursting with flavor. To finish the evening, we were offered coffee or tea and chose from a selection of delectable desserts bananas foster and chocolate decadence cake with vanilla Haagen-Dazs ice cream. Even the ice cream screamed sophistication! The bananas foster is also prepared table-side - a spectator event that draws attention from across the dining room and is just plain fun(!). The chocolate decadence cake is similar but surpasses in every respect the similar offering at Whole Foods. Perhaps I'm employing too much emotion in this review but the service, attention to detail, ambience, and quality of this experience cannot be summed up any better than to say it was just *special* - a unique dining experience I have never had before. And to perfect the even: soundtrack provided by the incomparable Audy Kimura whose silky guitar fingers ushered in familiar sounds from such classics as the Sound of Music, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins and even Star Wars. The price tag? Pricey. The experience? Priceless. No, I do not work for Hy's nor have any affiliation with this restaurant; I only wish to sing its praises for making my time there such a beautiful memory.
(5)
Tim D.

Great atmosphere downstairs, very dim lighting with interesting paintings and books. I usually get the filet mignon tartare or the escargot as an appetizer, and the beef Wellington for the entree. Servers and bussers are very professional and make sure you're enjoying every bit of your experience. I highly recommend Hy's to anyone looking for a nice dinner date or special celebration.
(5)
Vincent W.

Good steak, snobby hostess. When my girlfriend called to make a reservation for dinner, the lady snapped "NO BEACH CLOTHING!" even before we could give our time. We heeded her warning and dressed up extra nice to spare ourselves any possible embarrassment. As we got there sure enough we were greeted by a middle age lady who looked us up and down, checked us in and proceeded to take us to our table which was past the live music, past the secondary dining area and in a dark corner near the entrance of the kitchen where we could not be seen. I was pissed. The place wasn't even nearing half capacity. Other patrons came in with Hawaiian shirts and got judged less than us. Maybe she thought we were kids who'd come to order water and cheese bread. Not wanting to ruin the rest of the night, I put that behind me. Our waiter was very polite, helpful and very knowledgeable about their menu. I had their Porterhouse which was a massive 34 ounces. The steak was perfectly grilled med-rare despite its size. Loved the food. Loved the waiter. Still wouldn't go back because of the hostess.
(2)
Ryan H.

Try the house salad first! Split it I you think it'll be too much food. Go for the TBone steak medium rare and with peppercorn sauce. Add loaded baked potato. You will not go wrong!
(5)
Racquel T.

Everything was on point! Great service! And food was tasty! I even called the day of to add 2 more people to our 4 person reservation assuming they wouldn't because of Valentine's Day but they did. Our reservations was at 815 we didn't get seated til almost 9 but they put us in a lounge area and came to check up on us twice, telling us our table was almost ready and 2nd time saying that the guests just paid. We weren't pissed about it. But I guess that's why we got complimentary calamari! My bf ordered the 15oz prime rib and he loved it! Delmonico was very flavorful! Overall hys was great! And i will definitely be back!
(5)
Brandon J.

Talk about delicious food seriously loss for words lol the lobster was absolutely amazing along with the bone in ribeye was absolutely delicious.
(5)
Kim C.

Although Hy's hasn't been my first choice as a steakhouse (I have no idea why) my husband and I decided to give it a try for the first time after frequenting many of the other popular steakhouses in Hawaii. Whoa! Where has Hy's been all our life? Or a more appropriate question would be, "Why the hell have we not given this place a try sooner?" The steak is amazing - flavorful, soft, and a great portion! My husband ordered the porterhouse and I ordered the rib eye and we both went completely mute when our food came. As soon as you sit down the wait staff are immediately serving you beverages and the house bread which is basically cheesy, garlic bread. The first one is "on the house" and any further order of bread is charged. Waiters do a lot of table side preparation - from the Caesar salad to their desserts. I love that our waiter was professional but also "local" enough to joke around with our table. For dessert we ordered the bananas foster and some strawberry flambÃ© (can't remember the name). Both were prepared table side and were amazing. We have frequented BLT (Trump Tower), DK steakhouse, Ruth Chris and Morton's and Hy's wins hands down. We have yet to compare Wolfgang. On to another steakhouse we go....
(5)
Jessica-Nicole U.

I've been to Roys, Ruth's Chris, Morton's... There's no comparing these top guys... they all have their own value and "umph" to them. Valet was easy and I believe $5. It has been a couple years since I've been here so I'm not too sure about the pricing. When you arrive, you realize the lighting is low.. the decor is (modern) old design, classy... (think violin and piano).... you're greeted and waited on by men in nice tuxedos and a very professional demeanor. At this point... you know that you're gonna spend big bucks. My party and I came in VERY casual clothes because it was very spur of the moment but felt in no way uncomfortable. The comfortable table and seats made it a very wonderful atmosphere and the ambiance was incredible. The decor was super cute. Some of the items are prepared in front of you and it was really cool. I had ribeye (my fave steak) I think almost $50 and it was heavenly. My friend had the Demonico... also strongly recommended. We had escargot and barely had room for dessert but tried some anyway. One of my favorite experiences... if you can afford a hefty bill, take someone out on a date and ENJOY! I will def be coming back for a special occasion!
(5)
Sara H.

Everytime I come here it is amazing! The service is always great, the food is wonderful, and it's always an awesome time. We always spend our special events here like birthdays. I love the cheese bread they bring out to your table. The Delmonico is outstanding! And I always end up getting the bananas foster at the end. They'll even take your picture and print it right out for you. Amazing steakhouse, highly recommended.
(5)
Stacie K.

Great service, great food...exotic mushrooms and asparagus A MUST!! sashimi is so fresh and good!! Cheese bread totally awesome and the meats are fantastic!!
(5)
Grant H.

Haven't been there in about a decade but everything was just as I remembered it, it a good way of course. First of the all the service was 5 star. When ever I needed something, that's if I did, they were there to help. It seems that all the waiters help each other out and you belong to all the waiters. If My beer was running low, they would pour the remainder out and get a new one after being asked. The food was all perfect. I have no complaints. Good Valentines Experience. Will definitely be back more often.
(5)
Alex H.

Recently had the chance to revisit this old favorite. Hy's has never disappointed me or any of my guests over the years, and this was no exception. Called in a reservation two days prior and was confirmed for a party of two. My guest who was excited to go, suddenly needed to reschedule the time. The second call went very smoothly to accommodate the earlier reservation needed. As a caution. .. if our party were any larger it may not have been so easy, as they were busy the night we dined there. The service was great. My hats off to Logan for the great service. I will ask for him on my future visits. As stated previously in other reviews water never went empty and no dish arrived before we were ready. I must say the wine list is good. I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination,but having traveled Europe a little I recognized several smaller wineries I have enjoyed. We ordered a Spanish red, Priorat. Fruity and crisp with no lingering after taste. At 60 dollars a bottle a great value IMO. We ordered a prime rib and delmonaco steak. Both were spectacular. The funny thing was between my guest and myself we both liked the food the other person ordered....lol. So we swapped plates. The sides were good and served to compliment the main course. To cap off the meal a fiery bananas foster. The preparing at the table was a flaming crowd pleaser. The guests around us were taking pictures throughout. All in all a truly grand meal. Prices are not for the faint hearted, but worth every dollar. For a special event or for a special someone I doubt anyplace can beat Hy's. We agreed to revisit soon. The happy hour selection is also worth noting as a great value and teaser to delve into their dinner menu. Cheers!
(5)
Tearo K.

Always a great experience at Hy's Steak House! My family and I had the opportunity to celebrate several birthday dinner's here. Hy's has great service, yummy food, and comforting live music. Due to the fact that we continually have great service here, Hy's has became my boyfriend's favorite spot.
(5)
Antonette B.

We've been in Hawaii for 10 days, and we've made it a goal to eat at local restaurants/non-chain places and this by far, is the BEST. I went ahead and treated myself to the 14 oz Delmonico medium well with garlic mashed potatoes. Bf had the half rack of lamb; medium well, with loaded mashed potatoes. We also ordered grilled asparagus. Steak: oh my. I've always loved steak but this by far, has been the best we've had. Each bite maintened it's flavor. It just melted in your mouth. It was juicy but not chewy. I mean, this was perfect. We had gone to another strakhouse a week prior (DK's) and as good as that was as well...this took the crown. Great size, amazing flavors! Garlic mashed potatoes was on point. Asparagus: grilled perfect. Not too soft and not to hard. Green and lots of flavor. Rack of lamb: this was a lot of food! But also had amazing flavors on every bite. I liked DK's bettet however, this still was great! Cooked perfect, juicy and not chewy. They had a mint jelly with this plate, def didn't care for it. Neither did the bf. Loaded baked potato was just your normal potato. Nothing to really "wow" about. The cheese bread given in the beginning was good. It was super greasy though. But I'm not complaining! :) Service was awesome. The servers were all dressed in a tux, continuously filled your water. Everyone always checked on you but not to the point it's annoying. The atmosphere was awesome to us. Gave a mysterious feeling due to the paintings and bookshelves. You can be fancy or casual. You see both. Again, it's Hawaii...not everyone wears fancy shoes! #1 in our book. Even the steakhouses in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco!
(5)
Joan Michelle P.

This place exceeded my expectations. First, there is FREE valet and they were just so nice right when we got there. They built rapport and everything and the guy was just so funny. It put me in a good mood before dinner started. The interior is so beautiful. Their service was on point right from the front desk. Their hostesses were all very polite and their servers are really nice too. Our server was Josh. He's very funny and just cool about answering all my questions. I always hated it when servers would be like, polite but dead- no conversation whatsoever but Josh and the other servers who served us were all so funny, they were cracking jokes with us which made my dining experience even better. My food - I got the 28oz. bone in rib eye and it was delicious. For a small girl, I am such a big meat eater and that steak had such good quality and it was cooked to perfection. Obviously, I didn't even get to make my mark on my food so I ended up taking most of it home but everything was just so good together, I know for sure that i'll be coming back. dessert: Banana Fosters. I was so ecstatic over the fact that they cooked it infront of us. Nice touch to the entire meal. Complimentary cheesecake because it was my boyfriend's birthday & also, a complimentary picture of my bf & i, another plus. Banana fosters was so yummy, it was the first time that I've ever had it and typing this review just gave me food withdrawals ;-( Hy's is the perfect place for any special occasion, FO'REAL.
(5)
Randy A.

great service, great food, our second exerience and it was worth the cost. The steak was prepared perfectly and the crab legs were perfect and precut for easy eating
(5)
Aim H.

We came to Hy's Steakhouse tonight (5/26/15) for my uncles birthday. We had a party of 24. First off, the staff here is on point. They are all very pleasant ,efficient, and courteous. Our server was Randy. He was great. Next off, the food.....the food here was great. The cheese bread for appetizers was delish. We also ordered 4 seafood platters. It came with crab, fishcake, sashimi, oysters, etc. I ordered the Delmonico. It was very soft and taste was great on its own. The hubby ordered a special.... Bone- in New York steak with scallops. He said it was top shape! My dad ordered the rack of lamb. He loved it. My mom ordered the opakapaka. It was really flaky. My uncle ordered the steak with king crab. It was amazing. We also ordered desserts. We had bananas fosters, cherries jubilee, kalua mousse, triple chocolate, etc. Everything was delicious!!
(5)
Jeffrey W.

HY's is a family tradition, when we're in Hawaii. The steaks and service are amazing. Thank you for one more night to remember! The food was great as usual!We will be back next time we're in Hawaii.
(5)
Lemon S.

Service- This is where they lost a star for me. When we got there we were seated immediately, even if we came ten minutes earlier than our reservation. Our waiter didn't make eye contact, which I'm a stickler for. He was barely there and hardly checked up on us, so I had to flag down another waiter to get what I needed. He made himself scarce and the only time he checked up on us again was to ask if our food was okay. Food: The food was delicious, although presentation wise it was very sloppy. I got the Oscar(king crab on a filet mignon), which was sublime! I highly recommend it if you want the best of both worlds. It stuffed me up and I barely had room left for the free dessert we got for celebrating our anniversary. I would recommend coming here if you've got a hankering for great steak, with OK service.
(4)
Angela P.

My boyfriend is HUGE on a perfectly cooked Steak. So for his Birthday, I did my research and settled on Hy's. So glad I did - He was beyond happy with his birthday dinner! Top notch service all the way and the food was perfection! I asked to be seated by the cooking drum that's in the center of the restaurant and it was pretty cool watching Chef Danny get his grill on as the orders came rolling in. We watched him cook our steaks and ain't gonna lie - my mouth was watering watching the meat slow cook on the kiawe grill. ;) The complimentary cheese bread is dee-licious! So much so, I had to order another basket. We never had an empty glass of water and my lava flow was amazing! We started with a lobster bisque and it was nice. I ordered a Delmonico steak and if you like marbling in your steak, this is the one for you!! It had just the right amount of meat and marbling that it was tender, juicy and well flavored. Good thing I have left overs because I am SO gonna eat them after this review. Haha! My boyfriend settled on the Beef Wellington and it was a departure from his normal prime rib but he liked it and thought the sauce complimented the meat and pastry perfectly. We chose garlic mashed potatoes for our sides and it was okay, could have used a little more flavoring. However, his plate was completely clean at the end of dinner. They brought out a complimentary strawberry cheesecake for his b-day w/c was a nice touch! We were trying our best to save room for the much raved about Flambe's but they would've had to roll us out of there because we were stuffed! That's okay, gives us a reason to come back for my birthday!! Choose Hy's for your next celebration or special night out - ambiance, service, and food are exceptional!!!
(5)
Tahron D.

So I arrived at 9:06 a little past my reservation at 9. I had to wait 20 minutes to be seated and then 40 minutes for food! Being that it is my birthday and I love lamb they gave me a rare FULL RACK OF LAMB instead of medium! Then the sides were late and I was treated like nothing! I felt like a second class citizen! Not a race thing but I really feel like for $300 for 2 people I should get more respect from the hostess who is clearly over 40 and demanding a tip! No he didn't say but listing your accomplishments as a waiter in 60 minutes of serving is too much! But here is my full rack of lamb with cream spinach and brown rice!
(3)
Dan G.

Hy's steak house has the best steaks around. Been to Vegas recently and ate at Mix, Stripsteak, Bobby Flay's Rest and Hy's still has the best tasting steaks. One of the waiters we always ask for is Chris M. He does the best job in making the salads at your table and he makes the best Cherries Jubilee.
(5)
Renee-Lisa L.

FOOD 5/5: Loved the prime rib (cooked medium)! It was tender, juicy and had me savoring every bite. The added complimentary strawberry cheesecake birthday dessert was a pleasant surprise--beautifully executed right down to the taste. ATMOSPHERE 5/5: We requested a booth. Make sure you request one if you make reservations in advance. The last time we had to sit across from each other at a tiny table and it wasn't the most romantic setting. I like to be close sitting right up next to my boothang, nawmean??? SERVICE 5/5: Our server, Jeff, was very attentive. Our water was low, bam!, more water. Our tequila shots were downed, bam!, more alcohol! When the only remains of our steak and prime rib were in our bellies, bam!, dessert. Just call him the Emeril of serving and be done with it. Ask for Jeff to be your server and you surely will not be disappointed.
(5)
Joe B.

Was glad we passed by this steak house and looked up what fellow yelpers had to say. I was sold on the reviews. It was my birthday so I made a reservation. One review said they waited 25 minutes with a reservation that was not the case with us. They took my reservation AND the most important part they kept it! Great friendly staff , classy tasteful ambience. We both had the smaller Delmonico and we both couldn't finish it. Was deliciously tender and that wood fire is the key. They have a 38 ounce porterhouse wow saw it cooking in the chefs window (he is on display at his wood grill) who could finish a steak that big Noooway . The oysters Rockefeller were good sized tasty oysters but the fixings for the Rockefeller were just OK. Finished with a great cup of coffee and coconut creme brulÃ© nice end to a great meal.
(4)
Ben Y.

I like to preface my reviews of steakhouses by saying i'm a complete steak snob. I thought Hy's was good but not particularly amazing. To put it into numbers I would probably rank Hy's in the low end of the top 5 percentile. Your standard high end steakhouses like Ruth's Chris, Morels, Mortons etc would probably be in the top 10 percentile. I ordered the NY steak as per usual and it was perfectly cooked and seasoned...the meat itself was a solid example of USDA prime but nothing exceptional. The shrimp risotto which was quite good and they prepare the delicious banana fosters tableside with a bit of a flambe show. As a side note, their coffee is also excellent
(4)
Lori C.

If I could put 10 stars down I would on this review. My husband and I celebrated a belated Valentine's at Hy's Steak House. I must say the staff there are the nicest, polite, helpful, and most attentive people EVER!! The service is impeccable. They literally go out of their way to make the experience there a pleasant one. We had Neal or Neil as our waiter. He was very nice and checked on us often to see if we were all right. I liked that. We were seated in a quiet area in the back which was nice. The rest of the restaurant seemed to get loud but it didn't bother us. I stood up and one of the waiters knew that I was going to bathroom and showed me the way. I was a little surprised that you needed to go out of the restaurant and into the hotel but the bathroom was clean and bright. They first brought out their cheese bread which was to die for. And everything else we ordered was fabulous: Escargot A La Hy's, Seared Duck Foie Gras with Poached Figs and Brioche, Lobster Bisque Soup, Fruits De Mer, Filet of Beef "Wellington", Creamed Spinach, and the best thing of all --- the Cherries Jubilee!!! Neal did an excellent and flawless fire show for us!! The portions of all the food we ordered were perfect and oh so delicious!!! We will definitely we back soon!!!
(5)
Jeanine K.

Love this restaurant. Food is always excellent, as is the service. Ambience is great and the sound level does not get too loud. Love to watch the Chef prepare the steaks behind the glass enclosure. Very high class restaurant.
(4)
Kathy A.

We were so looking forward to a great dinner experience! Walking into apologies does not bode well for starters, sitting us against two walls in a table for one, strike two. After much conversation and again apologies we were seated in a back room in a booth. Didn't care that we couldn't see the entertainment.....he wasn't what we came to eat anyway! What we did come for was the service and food. Our main server was Chris and he did make the experience somewhat better. Started with the special appetizer...Seared Foie Gras. Texture was fine but the composition and flavor were lacking. Dried dates? Cinnamon apples? Too little wine reduction sauce? I made this in our Trump kitchen the night before and would have rated my own a four star achievement, the one served here barely a three star. Second course the Caesar Salad. Never use anchovy paste in place of whole anchovies. Too much Dijon mustard and then we had to pay for the real anchovies separately but cutely plated to resemble a Marijuana leaf! The mustard overpowered the salad...two stars. If I ever were to come here again I would go for a simpler salad. Chateaubriand for two was outstanding and cooked to perfection. This is what we came for! Beautifully plated slices of heaven. Five stars!!! Topping off dinner the requisite Cherries Jubilee. Always a fun and aromatic experience. Four stars. For a restaurant that states you must dress for the occasion there were plenty of people in shorts a polo shirt.
(4)
Kathleen K.

Hys steakhouse is the place to come for fine dine. I think this restaurant has the best quality steak in the entire island. They have Amazing service from the receptionist to the waitress to the management and chef and so on. The atmosphere is very classy, mellow and high class. Amazing food for a really great price. Definitely will be back for future events.
(5)
Louie S.

The service is excellent - Tad and Coline at the bar are outstanding. Great place to relax
(5)
Joseph S.

Hy's Steak house lives up to everything you would expect from a fine restaurant. The food was perfectly cooked the service was professional friendly and informative.. Our food was served hot and cooked to exactly what we asked. Service there was extremely attentive. Tables were cleared and table top brushed between entrÃ©e's. The waiter was very helpful pairing up a wine. Table side desert made fresh.... Bananas Foster was delicious. Absolute jewel for a romantic night out...
(5)
Valerie C.

While good seafood is in abundance on Oahu, good steak, quite frankly, isn't. Which is why on the handful of times I have made it out to the island I have always found myself at Hy's. And of those times every visit but my last has been exceptional. I'll start off with the good: Our waiter Josh was awesome. Despite it being Labor Day Weekend and the restaurant being busy for a Monday night, Josh had a bubbly personality and approached our table each time with a smile. He was knowledgeable on the food and wine and made a pretty damn good Bananas Foster. The food was as expected (so, like, also awesome). If this was review was based solely on my table-side experience it would have five stars all the way. But it's not. And here's why: Earlier the day of our Hy's visit my friend made a reservation for the three of us at 8:00. Being the punctual, time-respecting citizens that we are, we showed up at 7:40 and checked in with the hostess stand. We were reminded we had a reservation at 8:00 and that it will be "a few minutes" before we can get seated. We were then told we can wait out these "few minutes" by grabbing a cocktail at the bar or grabbing a seat on the sofa directly in front of the main entrance. We chose the sofa. A "few minutes" pass by. People come in and are seated. A few more minutes pass and more people come in and are seated. The phone rings. The hostess answers the phone. We overhear her asking the patron if they have reservations and then say that yes, they have availability. Very shortly after hanging up (you can say "a few minutes" after hanging up), a party of three, reservation-less people walk in. The man says: "Hi. I just called." A hostess grabs some menus and seats the party. Befuddled, I look at my friends. It's probably 7:50 at this point. Another party with reservations comes in and are reminded that they have 8:30 reservations. I kid you not, they too are told they will be seated in "a few minutes". This party, smartly, goes to the bar. Then 8:00 comes and passes and "a few minutes" after that we are finally called up and seated. Can someone--I'm looking at you JOYCE THE HOSTESS--explain how a party without reservations can be seated before a same-size party WITH reservations? I understand if there were like ten of us and we were celebrating Nana's 100th birthday and if we all had food allergies and the kitchen wasn't quite ready to accommodate our possibly-fatal allergies until 8:00. But we weren't said party. We were just three hungry girls in need of prime rib. And can someone--*cough* Joyce, perhaps?--explain what "a few minutes" means at Hy's? I have no problem waiting for my reservation time, but to be told that it will be "a few minutes" before we can get seated only to actually have to wait (20+ minutes) to get seated when other similar-sized parties without reservations were seated before us seems ridiculous. Why were we not told that we cannot be seated until our reservation time instead? It would have been MUCH MORE CLEAR. We also would have had no problem if that was the expectation that was set. I know there's the notion of "island time" but c'mon, 20+ minutes = a few minutes? Really?
(2)
Megan S.

I consider my bf a steak expert because he loves steak and is very picky. This please was ok. The service was nice and it was great to see them make the Cesar salad table-side. The wine was good. The steak was just ok. We were absolutely exhausted from a long day and jet lag, so maybe that had to do with it but I'm wasn't all that impressed with the meat. Our server was great though. I think Gibson's is better.
(3)
Kahanalei M.

During the winter holidays, I dined here while back home and my time and experience at this place was unforgettable. The service received was one that you would expect from an establishment like this; very attentive, with servers that I personally had dealt with being professional and polite. Beautiful ambiance throughout and they have free valet parking if you dine here, which was nice! The cheese bread was onos and simply just the start of even more delicious food to be served. I ordered the Delmonico, medium-rare, with the baked potato and every bite I took out of the rib-eye steak was awesome and like a bite of heaven:D This is why I could never become a vegetarian. . . Steak like this really just cannot be replicated at home, no matter how hard you try. Understandably, no steak sauce is needed for these types of steaks, since it's already prepared and cooked right to begin with. The baked potato that they serve here is huge and one of the best I've ever had. And with all the fixin's? Even better. I was originally going to dine here with my Mom, however, plans changed and I dined with my boy-friend instead and we both enjoyed our dinner here. My time here from beginning to end was delicious, meaningful and one that I'll never forget. Absolutely nothing bad nor complaints to be said about this place, as personally, none could be found. So glad that I was able to eat here and will MOST HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone looking for a steakhouse while in Honolulu:-)
(5)
Adam N.

So close to perfection!... Amazing food, salads, and the bananas foster was amazing. For some odd reason, our $200 steaks came out room temperature. They were absolutely amazing however. Having out dessert prepared at the table made the night absolutely amazing. Don't expect to get out of here for less than $80/person, because if you try to, you truly won't enjoy yourself. Great ambiance and we were seated almost immediately with our reservation. Kudos to Hy's!
(4)
Jeremy G.

Everybody here was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere is older country club but they pull it off nicely. I ate in the lounge and the service was perfect! The cheese bread is great! Had the 7oz filet. It was amazing!!! Really... AMAZING!! The flavor was spectacular and the texture was incredible. If you enjoy a good steak, you really must spend a couple hours here!! My new favorite steak place!!
(5)
Kalani B.

Everything was wonderful from beginning to end. We started off with the blackened ahi appetizer & the steak tataki. I ordered the steak oscar & my boyfriend had the wellington. Both were so delicious, but I enjoyed the wellington a little more. For dessert we ordered the bananas foster. Everything was sooo very wonderful. Thank you Colin!! You were awesome!!!
(5)
L L.

Some other members of our dining party were discussing our 5/16/15 dinner yesterday. The comments about their steaks were equally critical on the negative side. Two of them had the Delmonico and one couple shared the large porterhouse. All said that they were very disappointed in the below average quality of the meat. Not very tender or tasty and like ours the porterhouse was gristly and fat. As mentioned for prime aged steaks this is simply not acceptable. All agreed that the service was outstanding and the desserts great. The couple sharing the large porterhouse also had the flambÃ© bananas foster and raved about it. For a high end restaurant, service alone cannot carry it. The food quality is an important component and at the prices charged become more of a factor. Such a fall from grace from what I remember from my prior experience 15 years hence. Hy's has lost an opportunity for any of us to consider dining here ever again!
(2)
Daniel G.

The service is top notch here, and the food is really good. I'm trying to think of something negative to say to give it 4 stars, but I can't. My fiancee and I had a really great time here.
(5)
Min Y.

Ordered variety of steak and very well enjoyed. Onion soup was decent, amount of cheese for topping was very generous so it made soup more flavorful. Steak was well cooked and want to come again.
(4)
Tom P.

The food was just OK, but the experience was nice. The ambience is nice and unlike any other restaurant in Hawaii. The service was very good. The prices were very reasonable since each steak comes with a side of veggies and a choice of starch. BUT, the food itself...meh. The steak had no flavor...I take that back, it tasted like burnt wood. Not in a good way, in a bad way. I don't get it. The kiawe wood flavor is what they're known for but I guess I just don't like it. I actually had to add salt to my steak. Thinking back, they did offer 4 or 5 different sauces but I'm more of a purist steak eater. Maybe it would have been better with a sauce? The sides were just mediocre. The onion soup was so-so. The bread inside the soup was too soggy and thick. The onion rings were just OK, the fries tasted like frozen fries, the broccoli was just blah. The garlic fried rice was very tasty and for me the perfect accompaniment to steak but it didn't seem like it was made to order, just made in advance and scooped on to the plate. The kids meals however, were very good! It's nice that they offer kid's meals so we don't need to hand over another $40-50 on a dish for the kids. This is a big bonus! The spaghetti was very tasty and the hamburger was really good! I actually would have been more happy eating my son's hamburger than my steak... One nice thing was they offer Kenzo Rinzo wine in half bottles which made me and my wife happy. Old Fashioneds are splashed down with soda water here so be aware and let them know not to use it. Overall, a nice atmosphere and experience, but for a steak eating experience in Hawaii, I'd much rather go to Ruth's.
(4)
Ro M.

Exceptional service from the moment you walk in. Rib eye was yummers. Free photo & then a free cheesecake for mentioning we were celebrating our anniversary. Must try the creme brulee...sooo yummy. Will definitely be back.
(4)
Shane S.

Hawaii for steak? If you are truly a fan of great steak it does exist on Oahu!!! The best steakhouses in America must offer something different to connoisseurs to have them try their meats. Here at Hy's its the local beef and high heat of the Kiawe wood that imparts a delicious unmistakably smoky flavor to the meat. The decor is old school as well..... looks like your dining in your grandfathers library (or Lawry's Prime Rib) I love the red booths, the waiters in Tuxedos, and the table-side preparations of salads and flaming desserts. Anyway I am here for the steaks!! I have been here a few times and the flavor is so unique I thought I would definitely not go with a non flavored (peppercorn) steak. However my friend ordered the Peppercorn and it was soooo Ono as well!!! They also have a great Happy Hour in the lounge till 7pm with live music nightly. Anyways you really cant go wrong here if you like that traditional steak house atmosphere..... even though you can surf 3 blocks away!!
(5)
Biny C.

Soup of the day: Asparagus cream soup with crab meat. - this was a good start, perfectly seasoned, real crab meat, and a tint of asparagus smell! Very mild and nice! Seafood avocado salad- lots of shrimp and avocado. A well balanced dish. Just wish it was less salty or with more vegetables, but over all, very very refreshing. T-bone steak - excellent medium. Nice and juicy. One of the best steaks I've had in a while! :) Chocolate cake with ice cream - thick and creamy dark chocolate cake! Perfect match with a scoop of vanilla ice team! Awesome way to finish the perfect dinner!! Service was good, food was on time, environment was calm and elegant. Loved it! I will definitely go back. PS: free valet parking.
(5)
ASW A.

Hy's steakhouse was our best meal in Hawaii. The steaks were cooked extraordinarily well and the service was friendly. The filet tar tar was amazing and among the best tar yard I have had in my life. Of note is the musician who played songs that everyone can love. This is a special restaurant, clearly a favorite of locals and discovered by the luckiest tourists. I commend Hy's to you.
(5)
Curt C.

When you walk into Hy's you feel like you just stumbled onto the set of Mad Men as the restaurant has a very old timey atmosphere with dark woods, numerous books on shelves, paintings hung from the walls, live music, and dark lighting. I wish I had dressed up and wore a coat and tie as this place just feels like you should...but then again someone was wearing a tee shirt on the table next to me so I don't think there is a strict dress code. You really should come here dressed nicely though as this is not a place you come to "just grab a bite", this is a place to experience and celebrate. I had the Hy's Garlic Steak which is a 7oz cut of Filet Mignon with garlic sauce and mushrooms. It is a really good piece of steak that was cooked perfectly to medium rare and the sauce really made this quite flavorful. A person in my party had stated that there was too much sauce on it. Did they put a lot of their sauce on it? Yes. Did it enhance the flavor and just make everything taste better? Absolutely yes! Just be forewarned if you have issues with "over saucing". The prices are also quite reasonable as unlike most steak places where everything is ala carte, each entrÃ©e comes with one side...fully baked potato with bacon, sour cream, and chives? Yes please! I also got to try the Chocolate Lovers' dessert. The best thing about this is that it is prepared besides your table flambÃ© style while you watch the fire burn away the liquor to create the oh so delicious sauce. The crazy thing this is that the waiter prepares this and I was just amazed by this as it was not very easy to make this dessert. I thought this would be a very heavy, rich dessert, but fortunately after such a heavy meal it was quite light. The only issue is that the ice cream is rock hard in the beginning as they bring it out while the sauce is being cooked so they don't want the ice cream melting. While going to Hy's I really felt like I was going somewhere special. I highly recommend here for the great atmosphere, good food, free valet parking in Waikiki, and great service. This was a really great experience and I'm now ready to start the New Year!
(4)
H D.

Forgot to mention that disgusting bathroom situation - Hy's is located in a condo/hotel and their bathroom is shared with the condo's residents. However, the Hy's hostesses are in charge of restocking the bathroom and clearly they can't keep up. I entered the bathroom to find NO toilet paper and NO paper towels and the floor was an absolute mess. These are the restroom accommodations of a 5 star restaurant??? No thank you. Also, my Dad informed me that he actually told the waiter that his sal,on was ridiculously dry and....drum roll.... they offered him a free dessert. What the heck??? Never offered to recook it, never offered to comp his meal, but a free dessert???? I'm positive the management of this restaurant must have changed - the Hy's Steakhouse of the good 'ol days would NEVER have let this list of negative comments occur.
(1)
Nick K.

I got reservations to Hy's 3 day's prior to the evening on Opentable (for a Sunday night on a holiday weekend) and that ease of that process was great. I am very impressed that such a classic place has kept up with the modern times. The location is great in the heart of Waikiki on Kuhio Ave. The dinning rooms to the bars were exquisite. The bartenders were nice as we waited in the area for mere minutes as our table was prepared (we got there a bit early, but they were very accommodating). Our servers were Vince and Phil and the fact that I still remember their names 3 days later is a testimony to how impeccable and precise their service was. All around, they made the whole experience wonderful. Both my wife and I ordered the filet minion and the cut was to die for. Cooked to perfection, that it just simply melted in your mouth. And what steak wouldn't be complete without a side of mashed potatoes. Overall, the location, the atmosphere and the service made this place the absolute gem that it is. The food was excellent, and certainly better than some other places I have eaten on Oahu. If you're in town and have the time- definitely stop by and check it out.
(5)
John I.

Hands down one of the best steak house experiences I've ever had. Pricey, but the food is worth every dollar. Get the chocolate dessert with the liquors. I got the porterhouse and it was 2 pounds of great meat
(4)
Lei C.

My husband made a reservation to be on the floor where the sitting area is in the musician or singer for Valentines Day. When we arrived the receptionist said someone already took our spot, omg, really? He made that reservation a month ahead of time so he can get that spot. So they seated us in the other side of the floor. I don't know about this restaurant but steak don't have taste, my husband had to add salt to his steak. The shrimp I ordered is nothing exceptional than I expected. I have experience other nice restaurant that has better food. I mean quality is the best including customer service. It['s suppose to be you pay for what you get but in this case, NO! I would prefer going to Aulani, Roy's Restaurant, Outrigger etc, the food is way better, besides you get the sunset view and elegant seating!
(2)
Jennifer S.

Good Scallops;) Steak not seasoned great, but I asked for 3 of their sauces, Garlic, Parmesan Peppercorn & Truffle & they were a good add to the taste of the steak. 3 waiters per table, service was fine, nothing exceptional. Our most expensive in Honolulu with no liquor ordered.
(3)
Ei S.

By far the best steak I've had on island! Without a doubt, on my birthday every year I want a) steak and b) mashed potatoes. The heart wants what the heart wants. My mom has Celiac disease and was visiting from the mainland. After carefully considering the menus at the major steakhouses in Honolulu, we thought Hy's would be the safest bet for her. I'd been wanting to try the restaurant for some time, and I'm always in favor of non-chain restaurants, so it worked out perfectly. The hostess asked us to wait at the bar, while they prepared our table. We were escorted to our table before even having time to order a drink at the bar. As you're walking to your table, you can't help but notice how beautiful the restaurant is. Old paintings on the walls, beautiful dark wood, and antique books on shelves lining a number of the walls. I joked that the paintings made me feel like we were at The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland. My nose was even more impressed than my eyes! The delicious smell of meat grilling over the keawe wood in the corner of the restaurant was enough to make my stomach growl. I don't know if I've ever been more excited to eat. Our waiter brought out the famed Hy's cheese bread and took our martini orders. The bread is really good, but honestly, I'd be just as happy with traditional french bread. I gave the appetizers and salads some serious thought, but I decided that saving room for my steak was the #1 priority. I ordered a 7oz. filet mignon medium rare and of course my mashed potatoes. The others got steak, as well. Maybe another filet and a NY strip? We also got spinach and asparagus for the table, since we skipped salads at the beginning of the meal. In the words of the Lego Movie "EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!" My steak was so juicy and tender. Perfectly cooked. I was so impressed, I looked to my mom and said "I bet I could cut this steak with my fork." Then, I DID! I announced at least 3 times, "I just cut my steak with my fork!" I seriously have not experienced this phenomenon at any other restaurant since moving here. Amazing! We also had a delicious Oregon Pinot Noir, that was surprisingly reasonably priced. Not too expensive at all. My boyfriend was in bliss and stopped talking as soon as he took his first bite. My mom was really pleased that a waiter came to the table with the toppings for the potato (butter, sour cream, etc.), so she could say exactly how much she wanted of each. It was all-around wonderful. Then, they brought my slice of birthday cheesecake, which was light and not too sweet or too tangy, and had some strawberry sauce with white chocolate hearts drizzled on the side. The waiter took and printed a photo of our table as a little complimentary keepsake. My mom didn't have any Celiac-related reaction to the food, which honestly was the best part for me. It can be very difficult for her to eat out, even when making menu choices that are naturally gluten free. Such a relief. I truly had the happiest birthday at Hy's! I can't wait to go back!
(5)
Shane S.

I liked the food here more than Ruth Chris, but don't like not being able to park my own car...valet service sucks in my opinion because you know some guys take things from your car and you don't realize it until later and there is no way to prove it...if wasn't for this I would go here more on special occasions but been the Ruth Chris a lot more because I can park my own car...now if someone is picking me up I would rather eat here when spending that kind of money for a steak...
(5)
Charmaine C.

My first time was wonderful, had great service & the steaks was wonderful & so huge, & I loved it!!! Paid over $100 but was all worth it!! Second time I went I tried their smaller cut of beef my bbf said it was so good, I beg to differ, I like a bigger cut. It was ok and paid the same but honestly I wish I ordered what I had the first time, love the valet parking. The atmosphere was nice, it looks dark I guess for steak house but felt intimate but waiter spilled wine on my side of the table and the first time we came in I didn't get a free dessert but the second time my bbf got a free dessert what's up with that!! I guess spilling the wine on my side made that up, along with the free dessert he also got a free picture, WOW!! So much for a woman being treated well especially that I paid the bill!! But all in all I would go back & have the steak that I first had on my first visit.
(5)
Hiro S.

When we walked in (had a reservation), the old female hostess guided us to the closest table to the entrance in rather tight space where other tables inside/more quiet were available, for some reason. I asked her to reseat and we were taken to a much better table. Within a min, she came back again asking what we decided to order for drinks. Is this like Denny's or some other family restaurant? I sent her away as we didn't have a chance to open a menu yet. Our server, however, was very polite and professional. We started with asparagus cream soup with crab meat which was really good. I ordered prime rib - medium rare, but it was dry and over-cooked. Folks ordered NY strip steak in my group seemed to enjoy.
(3)
Kylie B.

The food was delicious. My fiancÃ© and I enjoyed being able to watch the grill master cook our steaks and he even made a point to show customers which food was theirs if he noticed them watching him. The transparency in the food preparation was refreshing.
(4)
Ariana M.

I have been to HYs Steakhouse a few times now. I haven't had a bad experience yet. I have never been sat upstairs; I always get lucky and stay downstairs. The inside is really dark, but this helps to create a romantic and classy atmosphere. Service here is ALWAYS topnotch. This time when I went to HYs James waited on us. He was on top of it! James gave great food and drink recommendations, along with giving great service. Definitely made our night 100% more amazing. We decided to order some martinis to start off our night. The bartender did a great job! Both cocktails were made to perfection and came out in a timely manner. The Grub: CHEESE BREAD - This is the house bread that is given to every table. I think its yummy :3 but I try not to eat too much of it because I wont be able to finish the rest of my food. Lol. FRIED SHRIMP [ONO] The fried shrimp here is so good! It taste even better using the scallop katsu sauce!! This is more like a secret item since it's not on the menu. But if you ask for it from a waiter they can make it happen! RACK OF LAMB [ tender and juicy!] They use robust herbs and sear it over hot kiawe charcoal. It really is tasty and I would definitely recommend this dish to everyone! STEAK OSCAR [ Best steak of my life!] This steak comes with KING CRAB on top! OMG, Steak & Crab! Oishi! :3 You cannot go wrong with this dish. CHOCOLATE LOVERS [simply amazing] This chocolate flambÃ© is made tableside and is super delish! James did a great job!! So much yummy chocolate all over ice cream and fruits! I'm seriously in chocolate heaven!! OVERALL: This is a great place for a romantic dinner with someone special. I definitely would recommend this place to my friends! One bonus thing about this restaurant is if you come on your birthday, they take your photo and print it out for you right then and there! SUPER COOL! :)
(5)
Gary G.

Had a solid dinner at Hys during my honeymoon. The service was very good, definitely a higher end place so dress nice. Nothing really stood out food wise but nothing disappointed either. A solid place to get a steak
(4)
Ivy Lou H.

This is Hawaii's best steakhouse because of its classic Victorian library ambience and unbeatable steaks and seafood. We love Mortons and Ruth's Chris is always a sure bet but if you want the best in Hawaii you've got to come to Hy's. The service is always impeccable and reminiscent of the fine restaurants of Europe or NYC. The deserts are as good as the steaks so be sure to SAVE ROOM FOR DESERT!
(4)
blair p.

Never sure of recomendations from friends,however this one was spot on.... Outstanding from the welcome to finish with banana's foster. Shrimp cocktail gaves us the biggest, freshest we had seen in some time. Wine recomendation of the 08 .mt eden fruit forward was just what the doctor ordered. Ask for Randy and Racey for the wine.. Will not be dissappointed. Thank you again for a perfect evening!,,
(5)
Catherine S.

Came here during my vacation in Oahu. And I fell in absolute love! The ambience is quiet and dark. Very peaceful. We bad Ryan as our waiter, he has been there for 16 years I believer. The main chef cooks in in-closed glass box for all too see. We had steak and lobster with wine. It was amazing! I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Dawn H.

This review is for HAPPY HOUR between 5 - 6:30 p.m. I have dined at Hy's before, but had not been here in years. We heard on the radio they had a happy hour between 5 - 6:30 p.m. Well, yesterday we found ourselves on our way down to Hy's on whim and we were DELIGHTED by how wonderful the food was on the happy hour menu. The food portion has about 12 items you can order from but every single of one of them is awesome. The drinks on happy hour consist of two large beers, a few cocktails and wine. It's a somewhat limited offering, but HEY, between the quality of the food and the price it's a STEAL. The fiance and I shared 7 items between the two of us. We had the arugual and prosciutto salad, the asparagus and egg yolk salad, calamari, mozarella with marinara, the two beef slider, the french dip and the PANKO onion rings. Fiance went for broke and got the dessert for one - bananas foster made table side. He got two echigo beers for 8 bucks and these babies are BIG! I sucked down 3 lemon drops and got pleasantly buzzed without falling over. The FOOD is really great quality. The calamari is in strips served with a spicy mayo type sauce and very light and cooked tender. The mozzarella was wonderfully light and the marinara sauce had the right amount of sweetness. It wasn't a heavy fried deal you get in some restaurants. This is HYs after all! The salads were light and amazing with just the right amount of bacon and vinagrette and creamy egg yolk with charred asparagus to really present good flavors and texture. The french dip was AWESOME!! I hate fatty meats and this french dip was made with prime rib - which I normally do not like since it's fatty - but this one was lean and tender and no fat! The au jus that came with it was rich and flavored perfectly and made for wonderful dipping of the sandwich AND the panko onion rings.The onion rings were freaking amazing and crunch and light with REAL ONION slices - not that soft sad ring and oily mess you get at most places. These onion rings were substantial and thick and crunch. That alone most people would be happy with. The sliders were RICH with blue cheese and a soft bun - we put an onion ring into our slider and it just sent it over the top. There was NOTHING BAD at this place. The service is outstanding and they are super nice. A nice added touch is the live music in the lounge area. Between the great food, good drinks and music I was in heaven. The bananas foster is truly a great experience. The waiter made it fresh at our table complete with the liquors, flaming fire and caramel sauce and fresh bananas. It's crazy. GO FORTH AND DINE HERE AT HYS! I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable evenings I 've had ih a long time. We spend about $120 bucks for two but ate almost the whole menu and took home some food. The alcohol added to the bill, otherwise you could eat here for nothing. It's awesome! Valet is free - but don't be cheap - tip the man!! After all you saved money on the happy hour prices :)
(5)
Glenn D.

One of Hawaii's top steakhouses. Ambience is old school fine dining from the decor to the leather booths to the wait staff in tuxedos. Steak-wise I always get the same thing at all restaurants: filet mignon. I think Ruth's Chris has a better steak but when you combine Hy's filet mignon with their salty mashed potatoes, it's pretty damn good! Also, you gotta request the mash. Otherwise it's either rice or baked potato. Also, one of the few places that prepares your Caesar salad at your table. Awesome.
(4)
Torie N.

Best prime rib ever!! My sister and I took our dad here for a belated Father's Day dinner. We ordered the Yuzu scallops and a Caesar salad for appetizers. They come and make the Caesar salad at your table! Dinner and a show! My dad ordered the steak and lobster. Sister ordered the garlic steak. I ordered the prime rib. I didn't know meat could melt in your mouth, but my prime rib sure did! Lalala-loved it, we all did! We ordered the banana foster. The show continued as our server cooked it up right in front of us! Poof! A flamin' nice show! :) Hot bananas cooked up, served on ice cream. After that we were ready to roll on out, literally. Looking forward to another occasion where we could go back to treat ourselves again! The service was excellent! Always attentive to water and quick to set up for what will be coming up next! :) Complementary valet parking, but don't forget to tip!
(5)
Michelle And Bernard S.

I've been wanting to try HY's steakhouse for years! I finally took my husband there for his birthday. We both loved it. There were a few things on the menu that we wanted to try so we'll definitely be back. The filet oscar was a filet with crab meat and hollaindaise sauce! It was delish! The service was outstanding!
(4)
Ed P.

This is one of the best steak houses in Ohaue. Very pleasant experience, Beatiful athmosphere and furnishings. Not too long installed several new very impressive light fixtures which made the entire dining room more modern. Actually a 4.5.
(4)
Kaori K.

The service was amazing! A high grade restaurant! It is good for anniversary or special occasion! Little bit expensive but worth it!
(5)
Andre G.

Came here for dinner around 8pm and then for mother's day. It is situated under a hotel. Ambiance: The entrance is small and discreet; lots of room inside the restaurant and it is fancy / upscale( had to dress up for it. ) The waiters and waitresses are on point with their service. The Food: Their menu was simple and concise. This place is supposedly known for their steak and that reputation held up. I had the garlic steak and it was very mouthwatering. If i could compare the succulent taste to, I would go crazy trying to find synonyms that would suffice. Steak melts in your mouth and it was just great. Overall, it was great. I would recommend it to those who enjoy fine dining as it not a a place to stuff yourself. Great date spot to dress fancy.
(5)
Hawaiian G.

There is a debate going on within my friends and family about which steakhouse is the best in Honolulu. My vote is for this steakhouse. Yet again we had another wonderful dining experience here last week. We had a reservation for 6:30 PM for a party of 4. We were celebrating a friend's birthday. First, the interior of this restaurant is amazing. It reminds me of some of the steak house restaurants on the mainland that I have been missing. The lighting is nice and romantic, the interior traditional and classy. Parking is a cinch. Drive up to the entrance and the valet guy will gladly take care of the parking. Valet service is free, but don't forget to tip these guys - they work hard and they're very quick to bring you your car once you're done in the restaurant. You have to enjoy their famous cheese bread. First basket is free, additional you are charged - but well worth it if you want more! I had the French Onion Soup and Filet mignon (7 oz). The steak was cooked PERFECTLY. My friend had oysters on a half shell (she said it was chilled and very fresh!) and scallops. Her boyfriend had French Onion Soup and Hy's Garlic Steak (filet mignon with garlic and herbs on a bed of mushrooms in garlic demi glace) and my other friend ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail and filet mignon - everyone seemed to have a wonderful time and we truly enjoyed the service and the food. Our server was very professional and very kind. He knew exactly what we would need next (an extra glass, a glass of ice for my friend who likes her drink extra chilled). They knew when to come around to ask for refills of our drinks and when to take away our finished plates. Once our main meal was done we all ordered coffee and had our wonderful server make their famous Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee (made table side!). Oh my goodness - they are to die for. My friend received a "happy birthday" cheesecake - which she enjoyed. We're not big drinkers - so the check came out to be just over $350 (for a party of four) and we left a tip of $60 for our wonderful server. We hope to return again soon. Next time will have to try a different table side flambÃ© dessert like the Chocolate Lovers or Frsh Strawberries Romanoff! Must try this steakhouse!
(5)
Rebecca S.

Food poisoning last night. Violent. It was definitely the prime rib. I took a bite near the edge (the herbed crusty section) and it was a very "suspect bite". The taste was truly "weird" and "wrong" and kind of fishy with a chemical flavor. It was very odd. I decided not tiniest the rest of that section of the prime rib and ate the rest of he inner portion. Went to bed at 11 pm and woke up at 1:45 with violent sickness (all exits, I know TMI but you need to know how bad it was). It's 2pm and after an entire day of vomiting and diarrhea it's still not over. Not worth it.
(1)
H C.

Who drives to the middle of Waikiki in rush hour traffic to have dinner at a high end place that caters to tourist? We do and it was worth it. The local hearted hospitality wrapped in quality service welcomed us from the time we stepped into the door. Jonah, our waiter, knew what would make this an experience to remember. Started with the Cheesy bread, Scallop Katsu, then Warm Spinach salad, Delmanico for me, filet for the hubby, finished with a complimentary anniversary cheesecake and then the Chocolate Lover's to end the night. Yup and we ate it all. Compared to other steak houses Hy's prices are similar. Not outrageous as I had thought. We spent more at other restaurants and were left disappointed. Come with your appetite and be ready to see your meals cooked table side. They celebrate each special event on the table-so make it your birthday, anniversary and they'll give you a free cheesecake for each. Locals definitely welcomed!
(4)
Steve H.

Was one of the worst experiences of my life. My wife took me there for my birthday. She called ahead and told them and also filled out the online form and the reason we were coming. Nobody even acknowledged me or my birthday. That part didn't even bother me but I don't know why they ask you on the phone if you are celebrating anything special and what the persons name is you are there for. Anyway, the server we had was like a robot. Told him it was our first time there and he never even offered to recommend anything or asked if we have any questions. I ordered a drink and got it but had to ask the busboy to get another drink. Food was not bad but I've had better. Later the busboy heard my wife telling me happy birthday and he went and told a waiter and a different waiter came over with a piece of cheesecake and said happy birthday. Our waiter dropped off a dessert menu but then came back 15 minutes later and asked if we were ready for the check. HE NEVER EVEN TOOK OUR DESSERT ORDER. The cheesecake was just a tiny 3 bite piece. I said something to the people out front on our way out and the manager came out to talk to me while we waited for our car. I didn't want anything but he didn't even ask if there was anything they could do to make up for it. If you want to go to a WAY better steakhouse where the waiters actually talk to you and will help you out then go to Morton's. Food is better there and I usually take my wife there for her birthday bc she loves the place and when you walk in they always tell her happy birthday and there is a menu made up with her name on it. They really appreciate your business there and make sure you enjoy your meal.
(1)
Lynn C.

It surprises me that I haven't written a review for Hy's, seeing how our family has made it our restaurant to go to for our special occasions for almost 25 years (at least, that's how far back I can remember chugging some mean Shirley Temples at Hy's). What better way to start off the New Year with a good ol' review! I recently went for a big family dinner (10 plus people) and the nostalgia this place brings along with the stellar service (hi Kirby!) made it a really enjoyable night. Like I said, we've been coming here for awhile. We all have our favorites. We can remember when the refills on cheesy bread were free (and grandma brought ziploc bags to scoop up the extras from the third basket). Is it true that Audie Kimura hasn't aged a day? He's still playing? WHAAT. In any case, we ordered all our favorites and then some. For the first time, at least in my memory, they had SPECIALS. HOLIDAY SPECIALS. Crazy. And they were good! When I was little, I had the filet mignon. It was good! Since then, I've learned that the bone in New York strip is even BETTER. So that's what I had. I ordered wine instead of my Shirley Temple. Better? Debatable. Just kidding, the Byron Pinot Noir was delicious. The dessert is the best. For salads and desserts, they bring around carts to make it in front of you. I went to town and had the Chocolate Lovers flambe. Okay, so their dessert menu hasn't changed ....ever. But man those flambes are delicious and not worth changing. Brother indulged in the apple cobbler from the specials menu and remarked that if they made it a regular, he would totally get it again. My favorite flambe is the Banana Fosters. Alcohol-y and the bananas totally soak it up well. I was craving some chocolate, hence my choice, but the mandarin oranges that they include in the flambe kind of got lost In the end, those oranges became little dumpling forms in the chocolate soup my flambe became. Some notes: Getting sit upstairs kind of sucks (we find it a bit insulting when our huge family is placed upstairs instead of right smack in front of the grill in the middle of the restaurant). Bathrooms are far so plan accordingly; they're actually in the hotel adjacent to the restaurant. Totally a romantic spot to bring that special someone. Valet is now free but gratuity is of course welcome and smiled upon. Anyway, I love this place and have loved it my whole life. Grandpa Chik took us here and I'll continue to go with my family and friends as long as I can visit home. I like to think it set me up for a lifetime of good taste and a lifetime of eating yummy steak. Grandpa C used to come here more often than with just us and was a bar regular. He loved the food, ambiance, and most importantly the staff. They made him feel at home. Thanks Grandpa, I miss you, and thanks Hy's for the food and memories.
(4)
Phnl S.

Disappointing service. I ate there for my birthday dinner w/ my family. We ordered rack of lamb, King crab legs and of course the ribeye steaks.. Overall food was decent however we added the garlic fried rice which was hard.. Not chewy .. But hard.. Asians know their rice.. Mentioned it to Neal the waiter and he looked at me w/ a mere "oh sorry".., really? I spent several hundred dollars on dinner and all you can say is sorry? He even charged us for that inedible rice!! He should've taken that rice off our bill and been more service oriented. Will go back to Ruth Chris ... Out tried & true.. They have it down.. Service AND food!!
(2)
Dave A.

CLASSY STEAKHOUSE serving SCRUMPTIOUS with aloha spirit! Great place to celebrate my 200th yelp review...Yay! Hy's (Named after Hyman Aisenstat, Canadian restaurateur) is a true steakhouse, where they age and trim their meats ON the premises. Made reservations through yelp via Open Table and everything went smooth as silk. Located in downtown Waikiki, there isn't a large sign to identify its location. It's more the size of a stop sign, black with yellow letters, so look for it or you might miss it like we almost did. Complimentary valet parking so no need to hunt for metered parking here (That's a RELIEF!). The inner aesthetics of the main dining room and broiler room are gorgeous, it's like you're lounging in a Harvard or Yale library. We were seated in the upstairs "Emerald Garden" room which has a completely different vibe, more of a '70's groovy feel to it, not as cool, but more intimate. We had Jonah as our primary server and he was such fun to interact with! Very personable chap who was engaging, attentive and informative. We sampled a few menu items... *HY'S GARLIC STEAK: Chose the 11 oz. Filet Mignon, medium rare, and that is exactly what I got! Perfectly prepared! The knife passed through the cut of meat like butter and it was SO tender and tasty. Complements to the chef, PLEASE!!! Love the way the accompanying bed of mushrooms in a garlic demi-glace brought out the flavor of the Filet. Bypassed the option for carbs and just got extra sauteed veggies, nice and crisp! *STEAK & LOBSTER: Wifey chose the 7oz. Filet Mignon over the 9oz. New York Strip to accompany the Lobster Tail. No regrets in that choice, because her Filet was perfect, just like mine. A good sized Lobster Tail was succulent, not chewy at all. *GARLIC FRIED RICE: Fried rice IN A HIGH END ESTABLISHMENT?!?! Hey now, made this Filipino do a double take... wha-WHAT?!? Sampling required! Ample serving, buttery garlic flavor, and not overly greasy. Mmmm! Would make my mama proud! *SINATRA'S STRAWBERRY FLAMBÃ‰: On Jonah's recommendation of flambÃ© being such a rarity as an available dessert these days, we opted for this. Neither of us had ever seen this prepared, so it was a worthy suggestion and glad we took it! Created tableside, it was fun to watch Jonah do his thang over the big flames! Now that's a FIRE!!! The resulting fresh strawberry concoction was served over firmly frozen vanilla ice cream... DELICIOUS! FlambÃ© is the way! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Hy's. We actually did, and our relatives had the same great experience! Staff was pleasant and completely attentive throughout our visit. All our food choices were wonderfully prepared and absolutely palate pleasing. A remarkable evening and a well deserved 5 star rating!
(5)
Michael M.

Filet Mignon served and prepared to perfection. Quality in every course of the meal. Attentive and professional service. Elegant ambiance surrounds you. I recommend Hy's Steakhouse for Restaurant Week Honolulu 2013. Hy's Steak House Restaurant Week Hawaii Menu First Course - Choice of: Soup du Jour Hy's Mixed Nalo Green Salad EntrÃ©e Course - Choice of: The King and The Queen" 2 Tournedos of USDA Prime Filet Mignon ( 5 oz.) topped with King Crab Meat, Lobster Meat and Hollandaise Sauce, served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Petite (5 oz.) USDA Prime Filet Mignon with Duck Foie Gras in a Madeira Wine Sauce, served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Fresh Filet of Monchong with Black Bean Sauce served with Baby Bok Choy and White or Brown Rice. Dessert Course - Choice of: HÃ¤agen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream or Mango Sorbet Hy's Bread Pudding with Vanilla CrÃ©me Anglaise This menu cannot combined with other special offers or promotions. $49.95
(5)
Tim B.

Our last experience at Hy's was 20 years ago. We sat in the back dark room decorated like a playboy club. We didn't have a good experience and thus never returned. However at a friend's recommendation, we decided to give it another try. We are glad we did. We sat in the front library room. The ambiance was great. The service was excellent. The 7 oz filet was amazing. We are snobs when it comes to steak and this cut of meat impressed us. It was seasoned perfectly. The beef Wellington was outstanding. We got the chocolate lovers dessert. It was tasty but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like the taste of alcohol. The restaurant is upscale but kid friendly. There is a kids menu and there were several children dining the night we were there. Complimentary valet parking was great. We can't wait to return. This is our new favorite steak house (100x better than Wolfgangs).
(5)
G B.

I was visiting Oahu for Valentines weekend and came across this steakhouse. Can you say SUPERB! From the minute we walk in we were greeted, simply felt like home. The service was amazing very smart and attentive servers upstairs. And the food was spetacular! We ordered the most expensive plates on the menu. Prime rib was to die for, and the crab legs and cheesy breadsticks were amazing as well. When I take another vacation I am def. coming back here again. xoxo
(5)
Mikey M.

I was seated next to their glass grilling chamber, which was pretty cool. I ordered the garlic filet mignon, which was fantastic and cooked to my specifications (med. Rare). The onion soup. The waitstaff were attentive and polite, and never let my water glass run dry. If you don't mind a more formal atmosphere, I would definitely recommend Hy's.
(5)
Gene H.

We pulled into the driveway of the hotel where the restaurant is located on the ground floor. Immediately up front was the valet parking "podium". It was absolutely no problem finding the place and getting the car cared for by the valet team. We had an early reservation at 5:00pm on a Monday for a birthday dinner with my girlfriend. We always have dinner real early because parking is always available and the restaurants are usually quiet and service is usually more attentive. All of the above was true, and the service was especially attentive in an un-obtrusive way. The ambiance was fine. We usually like a more open feel like most of the restaurants we go to. We shared the duck salad which was great with the duck done medium rare and with frisee greens, orange and pomegranate seeds and a very light and enjoyable vinegerate dressing. We both had the beef wellington medium rare and they were both done to perfection with a very nice and rich demi-glas sauce. The portions were just right, served with a very light and tasty mashed potato and some mini vegetables. All done to perfection. We also order the steamed asparagus with the white sauce that is shown on the menu accompanying the broccoli, but the sauce was included with the asparagus with no additional charge. Also very good. Dessert was the complimentary cheesecake topped with strawberry and whipped cream and was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and was able to get out before the quiet of the beginning of the dinner gradually escalated to a noisy din, somewhere about 6:30pm. We will definitely be back for more special occasions!
(5)
Jimmy L.

I've been searching "Hy" and low for the best steak in Hawaii for the past 2 years, literally. Then, I was about to give up at one point when I visited Ruth's Chris. Thinkin', "Bro... all these guys like oven bake their steaks or something. This isn't a cake, it's a piece of meat!" My friend told me, "I have an idea, but it's a little more pricey." -- But I said, "Brah, I don't even care. If it's good, I will TAKE IT." Quick Tips: Bring loose change for Valet. Dress to impress. Stay away from jeans and possibly dresses that can pass for skanky. Parking: The parking is all valet. I believe it was $5 but I could be wrong. However, if you're already in Waikiki for something else, you might as well just enjoy walking around the area while walking here for dinner. Feel: I honestly walked in with t-shirt and jeans which is something I normally do not do for a nice steak dinner. The thing is, this place has unusually high-class customers. All in all, I felt out of place in the beginning. Worried that our group would be treated differently because only 10% of the people I saw had jeans on. The rest, slacks. Service: A-rated. The hosts and servers are polite and professional. They were also very timely in the sense that they came right when we were ready to order. In the case of the food, it also came out right as we were getting really hungry. Our server was pretty ninja since he'd fill our glasses so quickly, none of us really noticed. To top it off, when it's someone's birthday, you get to get a free picture taken as a group and they print it out for you! Plus you get a nice cheese cake dessert. Food: The moment you've all been waiting for... The FOOD is indeed the best I've had thus far since I've come back from San Francisco. However, it's not the best I've had. My first bite of the 14 oz. Delmonico was good, but not eye-rolling good. Outside was almost perfectly grilled but missing a bit of that char. The flavor was fantastic, but the texture itself sucked bojangles. I kept running into tendons and was constantly chewing on every two-three pieces. There was even one piece my fork couldn't push through. Overall: Best steak on Oahu (restaurant-wise) in my opinion, but could be better. I'll keep looking since this place has restored my hope. However, if I run into another crappy one, there is no mercy. If you think you can beat Hy's, you let me know. Why 4-stars if it's the best so far? Well, funny story that's not really funny. We found a pube in our veggies. We wanted to say something, but I think it's rude to complain about the food sometimes. Plus we didn't know how the server and management would react to the situation. So we just joked about it and had a good laugh.
(4)
J G.

Is there a word describing Hy's? PERFECT! The flavor of the kiawe grilled steak, Chef Erwin's specials, their table service, the attention to detail and service, the new bar menu, the soft music in the background, the valet at the door....all PERFECT!
(5)
J Y.

DELICIOUS!! A good friend and I went here for Easter dinner, and we were delighted by the incredibly delicious food!! We started with the oysters rockafeller - creamy, delicate, flavorful, and the escargot - buttery, not overly garlicky, and tender!! We both ordered the Neptune steak - both came cooked PERFECTLY!! So tender, flavorful, and the presentation was elegant!! The prawns and bernaise sauce played so well with the amazing fillet!! For dessert, I had the cherries jubilee - plump, sweet, juicy cherries were cooked table side, and poured over silky ice cream - marvelous!! It's pricy, but worth it for special occasions!! And thank you for the free valet parking!!
(5)
Jon T.

our experience here started off a bit on the negative side, with reservations we had to wait 10 minutes to get seated, a group of the same number of people as ours came in after us and got seated before us.. I was very unhappy and POLIETLY questioned it. they told me it was because they requested a specific table, I was initially in disbelief, so....you're basically telling me because I'm MORE flexible on where I can sit I have to wait longer!?!? I made a mental note to myself, MAX 2 stars now! after I relayed my unhappiness to the hostess she sent the general manager to our table and I once again politely voiced my problem, he politely apologized and then offered 2 appetizers to make up for it, I felt that was more than enough to show his apology. now onto the food! we got the tartar and ahi tuna, 4 stars for the tar tar 5 for the tuna! cheesy bread that comes free (one basket per table) was 5 stars as well we got 3 steaks and a half rack of lamb, all were AMAZING, yes feel free to read through my reviews, I'm a steak NUT, I love steak but I judge steak very severely. I tried a bit of each of the steaks and I would say they were all VERY VERY good, one was a bit flavorless (the filet mignon) but the other 2 (porterhouse, and Delmonico with peppercorn) were amazing! we complimented our meal with a bottle of moscato dessert wine (a bit sweet for some but perfect for us), great meal! it was my friend's birthday so we received a complimentary slice of cheesecake, which was average.. 3 stars? but the overall meal was GREAT.
(5)
Jacky C.

Third time is the charm, but so was the first and second time! Came here a few time last year when we were here during the holidays. So when the chance to come out to islands for work arose we knew we had to get night out at Hy's. We showed up with a group of 21 and our 6pm reservation was ready! Once we all sat their excellent customer service kicked in. Drinks and appetizers all around. We shared the various plates up and down the table, as far as they made it and then ordered more. Then our food came. For a big group, the food was ready quickly, not at the expense of taste. No complaints, only compliments! The staff was totally om the ball, no drinks went empty or new drink order not taken. When it came to dessert the murmur around the table was for bananas foster. Yum! And my favorite Cherry Jubilee. Since we had tried both already we wanted to try something else on the menu. FiancÃ© ordered the molten cake and I ordered the Strawberry Romanoff. Oh my, totally amaz-balls. Thank you for another great dining experience on the Island.
(5)
Kris F.

Went here to celebrate my birthday and the restaurant's atmosphere was great. We did get lost trying to find the place (ended up at the hotel next door). The food was tasty and so was the desert. However while eating our dinner an infant started to cry, and the cry lasted a couple of minutes, no biggie right? For some reason two male workers felt the need to walk past my table and say "That baby needs to shut up" before walking into the kitchen. They made no effort to whisper it! My table and the table next to us was stunned by the unprofessional comment.
(4)
Jill B.

This place has its ups and downs. The atmosphere was great. The steak was phenomenal. Had the bone in New York. The Caesar however was horrible. The romaine was not cold and it was limp. The dressing lacked flavor no acidity or garlic and the croutons seemed store bought and $14. For what it charges, you would expect better.
(3)
Taylor W.

Lets start from the beginning, I made a reservation through yelp on open table and I made a note that it was my boyfriends birthday. So with that in mind we go there the male host with the glasses told the hostess to go to table 66, at the restaurant that I work at we also have a table 66 and it's not a very good table but you know I didn't want to assume anything. So the table we go to is all the way in the back in the third room past Andy Kimura's singing station. And we get the table all the way in the corner by the emergency exit door and the pos system, like really? When I reserved for a birthday, you can't give us a better table? I don't understand. So after we got seated the bussers were very prompt with filling and refilling our waters. ESP Aaron he's very good, good service. Our server was Joy and she was nice and made our Caesar salad infront of us but we also ordered a spinach salad for my boyfriends mom and uncle, and that didn't come out till we reminded her maybe 15 minutes after we were done with our Caesars, after she told us our entrees would come out briefly. Which we already knew our food was almost ready but now it had to wait in the kitchen till they were done with their spinach salads. After they were done we all received our food. I ordered the king crab legs and they were pretty awesome, I love crab and it seemed pretty fresh not like it's been frozen for awhile. My boyfriends food on the other hand DID look like it was kind of just sitting under the heat lamp and he said the steak was just okay, but his shrimp was pretty good. His mom ordered the prime rib which was also good, I love prime rib, but the sauce that came with it wasn't or didn't taste like the regular au jus you usually get with prime rib it just tasted like a more liquid Worcestershire sauce. But the staff did take note that it was his birthday and gave us a complementary cheesecake. So in general it was okay, steak at Ruth's Chris is probably better but the seafood at hys was pretty good! The service was alright, bus boys work hard. The only things that probably ruined our night was where we were seated and the spinach salad situation.
(3)
Jaime C.

Spent $400 here and ended up with violent diarrhea after our girls night out meal. Sorry, TMI but idk about this place. The food was good but I had better. Overpriced "GOOD QUALITY" cuts of meat that leaves you with diarrhea at the end of the night. Definitely got my moneys worth.
(2)
Jennifer S.

Hands down the best crab legs I have ever had in my life, my boyfriend loved his steak as well, the flambÃ© is a must! So delicious, the setting was very romantic and I loved it, I will be back!
(5)
Auntie M.

Where did you people eat that gave this place 4-5 stars? And Zagat gave this place a oveall rating of 26 out of 30??? Service, food, and decor was less than stellar! One thing I will say it was clean despite the 35 year old decor. We got the most attention out of the busboy (refilled water often and was very polite) which is more than I can say of our maitre'd. Food took awhile to be served (over 30mins) and we had to wait for our dessert menus. The busboy had to give it to us b/c our maitre'd didnt give us the time of day. My lamb .... while it was meaty it lacked flavor. My husband's steak oscar was also lacking flavor and there were shells in his shredded lobster topping. Not to mentuon they prepared his entree incorrectly to begin with. FUN! So you would think a "fine establishment" such as Hy's would have its own bathroom for customers. WRONG!! You walk thru double doors into a common area of the condo/low end hotel that it is joined with. Needless to say the decor is just as bad as the restaurant's however it too was clean. The only reason why we went was for a gathering. Other than that this place has never on my radar to try .... and I will not go back. Places like Hy's get hyped up by people so there's a sense of high expectations - it was a COMPLETE let down.
(2)
JÃ©rÃ´me L.

We went there for The last Day of our Honeymoon.it was a Great experience. The Service was Great the food was incredible. You can see your steak on the grill . If you go there leave some space for the desert. We tried the Sinatra strawberry flambÃ©. Perfect night out for me and my wife .
(5)
Paul R.

Unique dining experience.. We dropped in for restaurant week. It was a fun experience.. Environment feels old american classic. Well trained staff!! Very friendly, helpful, and all of them dressed it tuxes which I think is pretty cool. First off the cheesy bread is awesome!! You wouldn't think you could make cheesy bread any different from any other place you've had it, but they've managed to give theirs a deliciously unique taste. I had the "King and Queen" from the restaurant week menu. 5oz filet topped with king crab and lobster. Creamy potatoes and some greens came with it. It was good. Didn't blow my mind, but solid.. Oh and the clam chowder. Good, but nothing special. For desert we had the option of bread pudding, ice cream, or sorbet. I halved a bread pudding and some ice cream with one of my friends. Solid bread pudding, but nothing I enjoyed!! All in all a great dining experience. Everyone should try this place at least once!!
(4)
Jarod H.

Five huge stars here for Hy's. It's a tradition that I go here on my birthday. Service is thee best, presentation is beyond words, food, especially the steaks are, "broke da mouth!" Bananas Foster, the way they make it in front of you and the taste. Man, it's heavenly. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
(5)
Shelley D.

The garlic steak was okay but I expected more given that it's a steakhouse. The escargot was very good. Definitely recommend the escargot.
(3)
Crystal B.

I came here on my 2 year anniversary with my boyfriend and it was my first time. We arrived and didnt know that it was strictly valet parking. We ended up driving up to the top of the building. HAHA. So BTW, its ONLY VALET PARKING. As we walked in, we were greeted by very nicely dressed employees. I felt like I was soo high class and fancy as soon as I walked in. Thank God we were dressed well for the occasion. The atmosphere is very romantic and also seems like your in a gangster movie. I dont think that sounded good, but its very intimate and the decor brings you back in time. Does this make sense? These are my exact thoughts as we were led to our table. Every single employee that interacted with us was really nice and friendly. They were also very respectful. Our waiter was Toby, I believe his name was, and I apologize if I got that wrong! He was soo friendly and helpful when it came time to order our food. I ended up ordering the Filet Mignon and my boyfriend ordered the Prime Rib. As we waited we got the free Cheese Bread which honestly, tastes EXACTLY like Sizzlers which I like! We ordered some wine and just enjoyed feeling high class. Our food came in good timing and we did not hesitate to dig into our plates. I cut into my tasty looking Filet Mignon and took my first bite into Heaven. It was soo juicy and soft. The only Filet Mignon Ive ever had was from Cattle Company, which is pretty decent, but doesnt compare to this! I finished the whole thing which I never do, but it was soo tasty! I didnt just finish it because it cost a lot! Since it was our anniversary, they gave us a free strawberry cheesecake and took our photo to put in a paper frame! I have a picture of the picture on here. The cheesecake was yummy and I thought that was soo sweet that they did that! I would definitely come back here and look forward to sometime soon!
(5)
Lyndsey C.

Decor was nice, service was awesome & I love how I get a picture to take home hehe. I ordered the oscar filet, my bf ordered garlic filet mignon?? Cant remember. We had scallops for our appetizer and also the complementary cheese bread...which was mehh...alright. I'm glad it was free because we weren't that excited about it so we did not order another basket. We had a few shots of patron each and those shots were HUGE and they were also $12 per shot. I originally wanted to order steak and crab legs but I thought it would be a bit much to eat. So I got the oscar filet...which was alright. I asked for A1 steak sauce because the flavor wasnt too great. I still got to eat crab AND steak without overloading on too much food. If I ever eat here again, I'm definitely ordering the garlic steak OR thai style scallops. The garlic steak was SO flavorful and soft. So soft that my bf didnt even need a knife..is that normal? Who cares, it was yummy. The thai style scallops were yummy!!! Too bad there were only 3 pieces in the appetizer. No wonder my sister always orders the entree version. I should have listened to her. They gave me a free dessert for my birthday! I didnt eat it...my bf did. He said it was good.
(4)
Jordan C.

This is a great steakhouse. I started my meal with their french onion soup. It was really good. Lot's of cheese if you like it like that. My entree was the 28 oz bone-in rib-eye. Giant hunk of meat, all cooked perfectly. You can glide your knife through it. Flavor is good, wish it was a little saltier, but that might have been due to the fact that I had a very salty soup preceding this steak. Dessert was the strawberry flambe. Hints of mint in it, served with a really thick vanilla ice cream. Yum.
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P C.

What happened? I mean for the most part, the food was still good. OK, prices have gone up steadily over the years. But what happened to the service and the little things that made folks automatically think of Hy's for the next anniversary, birthday, romantic quiet dinner, etc. Let me list the shortcomings: You put a couple who reserved a table for their anniversary (specifically mentioned when making the reservation) in a room next to 2 groups of tables with loud kids in their party. I should say, you put them next to us while we are already seated and into our first course. No other tables available for us to move to? Really? I don't care that the table is in the recently renovated section of the restaurant. And what happened to the dress code? These families are wearing swim shorts and slippas in Hy's? Yeah, so I'm a pretentious a$$. Food was good for the most part. Delmonico was perfectly prepared med rare. Nicely trimmed, even crust. Well seasoned. My better half had the steak neptune (i think it was called neptune.) She enjoyed it. Shrimp cocktail (huge shrimps) and breaded scallops appetizers were fine also. The caesar salad preparation at the table was bad. I cannot believe that Hy's uses processed parmesian cheese now. (What? Costco or Sam's?) It turns to gummy, gooey, clumps. Not good. Also, btw, worst takeout containers ever for a high-end restaurant. Our server was ok. He had a cold and was sniffling the whole time, but he was professional and made an effort. The busboys need re-training. It's not just about filling water when glasses are low, or taking away plates at the right time. Don't joke around with each other on the floor. Don't make commments about customers within earshot of other customers. Don't stare at the beautiful woman across the floor and mention it to your co-worker while I can see you....It's obvious because he's staring at her too now. Really boys. And yeah, boys. Hy's staff are really young nowadays. The older gentlemen who were there are mostly gone. It seems the qualities that made Hy's special has gone with them.
(2)
Dee D.

Only tried their banana foster, they make 'um right in front of you, yummy caramelized banana and ice cream, but it was expensive (for dessert!) might go back tho...I loovvee sweet..
(4)
Luzie S.

I really enjoyed this place! The ambiance, the service, and the food were all on point! My friends and I ate there during restaurant week, and we got the filet mignon and Duroc pork porterhouse. So delicious! No complaints whatsoever :) I will definitely come back again!
(5)
Anna K.

Came here with my husband on New Year's for dinner. I had made reservations about a week in advance because I figured it's a Holiday so the place would probably be busy. Reservations were made for 6:30 and we arrived about a little after 6. We came early because we weren't sure of the parking situation. Parking was easy, It's valet only lol. We left the car with the valet and went inside the restaurant to check in. Im not sure what went wrong with the person that took the reservation but they had the spelling of our last name wrong. From Moura to Moreajh lol .The Matri De corrected it and sat us early which was a plus. As we followed the hostess to our table I realized the place was bigger than I imagined. There is two seating area's , one on the main floor and one upstairs. The ambiance was very old school classy. I felt like i was at Hugh Heffner's house rather than a restaurant lol. Downstairs which is called the library lounge the seating was more roomy and was surrounding a bar area. We were seated upstairs in the emerald garden room, lighting was dimmer and had a romantic feel to it. It was nice yet stifling at the same time.I dont think a person with claustrophobia would survive in this place without a panic attack, too much adornment for one building. I prefer open and clean spaces but to each's own. I was with my husband so i was happy regardless. The waiters are dressed in tuxedo's and are very formal. Our waiter was awesome at the beginning. He was very attentive and slowly filtered into a semi chode. He brought us our drinks and cheese bread then took our order. We ordered the crab cake as an appetizer. For entree's I ordered the prime rib medium rare and my husband ordered the Beef Wellignton. +Cheese Bread. yelp.com/user_local_photâ€¦ It was good but not anything spectacular. It was complimentary so Im not gonna complain about it. +Crab Cake. Lol mustve been good because I didnt get a chance to take a pic of it. Seriously tho,It really was good and we enjoyed it. So sad no pic. wtf you think $120 plus for a meal, I would have taken pics of everything. Minus a hundred points for my lack of food paparazzi skills. +Beef Wellington. yelp.com/user_local_photâ€¦ My husband loved it. He fed me a piece of it and I liked it till i found out there was pate on it. Im not a big liver fan, but it tasted like bacon and it was actually good. The cabernet truffle sauce that accompanied it was delicious. +Prime Rib. yelp.com/user_local_photâ€¦ My prime rib was below sub standard and I'm talking below Outback steak house standards which is mediocre compared to what you expect from a fine dining establishment like Hy's.The meat was aesthetically pleasing. But was not very tender nor was it very flavorful. I ate about a third of it and was over it. Btw Outback's Prime rib is better,just saying. I think the meal from start to finish took a little under an hour half. We opted not to order dessert and the waiter brought us the check. Meh the price wasnt bad and we tipped him quite generously considering he was a bit of a snotty chode towards the end. Over all the total experience was nice. Hubby enjoyed Hy's so I will give this place another go, this time no prime rib and dessert is a definite Dressing nicer than usual ,having a romantic dinner amongst other love birds, pretending your at Hugh's house = $120+ and a vivid imagination. Starting the new year off classy with the love of your life = Priceless.:)
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James M.

We had an excellent dinner and experience as we always do whether dining or coming with a large group off a special,occasion. Tonight was certainly no exception , the food was excellent and the service even better. Our server Justin attended to our every need and they stayed right in you of everything even we switched chairs and moved around the table of 13 guests :). I can tell you that anyone making a negative comments on this restaurant either had a rare slip up by the staff or they have no idea what fine dining is. We have been customers of Hy's for 15 years and it will continue to be our special occasion venue. We love this place so much we''ll leave you our names rather than just a one initial. If you want a personal recommendation track us down . Thank you Hy's for making another birthday a special and memorable occasion. James and Peter Mateo.
(5)
Krysten I.

My parents are good friends with Audi Kimura, the guitarist who plays here some evenings. So every time we've come, for a decade or more now maybe, we've sat in the lounge. I don't even know what the other parts of the restaurant look like even though I've been here many times.... Parking is valet, I think it costs $5. Hy's has your typical old steakhouse feel. It's dark, people are wearing suits, there are little lamps on the tables, Uncle Audi is serenading the restaurant with soft music....You get cheesy bread. Stop. Cheesy bread is amazing. I could just eat cheesy bread and cherries jubilee (dont, worry, I'm getting to that) for dinner, errday. I'd be 1,000lbs heavier too.... The table side cesar salad is a must. I can predict to the second when my mom will say, "are you taking notes so you can do this at home?" -__- I'm not a huge fan expensive steak. I know, I'm such a cheap date.....any takers? ;) But I really like the rack of lamb and the oysters rockerfeller. You absolutely cannot go to Hy's without getting dessert. Bananas Foster? Chocolate Lovers? CHERRIES JUBILEE?!?!!!? when we were little, my dad used to take my brother and I to hy's just for dessert. S-P-O-I-L-E-D. The flambe desserts are prepared table-side. (read:OOOH FIRE!)
(4)
Ben S.

From the minute you walk into Hy's to the minute you walk out, this premier steakhouse voted best in Waikiki holds its standards very high. Hy's steakhouse does not disappoint.
(5)
C. F.

Dined here on my last night in Honolulu and I thought the food was excellent and the service is impeccable. Would highly recommend this place for special occasions or a romantic dinner. It is pricey but worth it for a special night out.
(4)
Rod U.

A great steakhouse of yesteryear. Classic dÃ©cor, live music from a bygone time, jacket clad waiters serving quality, classic steakhouse dishes. Hy's is NOT a contemporary steakhouse. Limited cuts, gently trimmed, mildly aged, grilled over mesquite that obscures the subtle flavor of the beef. Sides don't accentuate the beef, just fillers. All good, it's not why you go to Hy's. A steakhouse of the late 1970's. No Weight Watchers, or 24 Hour Fitness back then. Real butter, rich sauces, cheese, overdressed salad, loaded baked potatoes reign supreme. Fat, carbs, calories, FLAVOR! (Don't cringe, the typical steakhouse meal is over 2500 calories. What's a few more?) For starters, the Oyster Rockefeller. A variant of the original but delicious. The cooked through, slightly bitter oysters are topped with spinach and rich, buttery, tangy hollandaise. Powerhouse of flavor. The onion soup gratinee, loaded with deeply caramelized onions topped off with a thick layer of bubbling, melted Gruyere. Sweet, rich and comforting. Finally, a classic Caesar salad prepared table side. Coddled egg, anchovies, fresh squeezed lemon juice, grated Parmesan heavily coating chopped romaine lettuce. Some fresh cracked pepper and additional anchovy fillets, perfect. Mains, a Steak Neptune or the Chateaubriand. The Neptune, old school surf and turf. A butterflied filet mignon topped with sweet shrimp, tender asparagus, smothered with bÃ©arnaise. The Chateaubriand, carved table side, a Neptune minus the toppings but all the sauce. Both luxury in the mouth, taking most expensive, most tender, least flavorful cut of steak and envelope it in rich, creamy, love. Finally deserts. Banana fosters or the cherries jubilee. A flavor packed, warm sauce of butter, raw sugar, spices, liquor and fruit flambÃ©ed table side all atop a single scoop of everyday vanilla ice cream. Not refined but so good! Good wine list. Fair prices. There are some well priced gems. Proper service. "You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh. The fundamental things apply, as time goes by."
(4)
Michela K.

I'm must say, this was one of my favorite meals I've had in a long time. Not really because of the flavors of the food (which were amazing by the way) but the service and the atmosphere were more than I could ask for. My boyfriend and I were first sat by the hostess who was the sweetest lady. We were sat at a cute corner booth and immediately, waters were brought over. We were then greeted by Jonah, our waiter, and we asked for recommendations right off the back because we've never been here before and usually, staff knows best. Anyway, the bottle of wine he suggested was on point. Exactly what we described we wanted. We started off with escargot....oh boy...this was so good. It didn't have those giant pieces like most places I've been to. They were the perfect size and the cheese and butter were extremely flavorful. The onion soup was more than delicious, and their soup of the day, clam chowder, was a little different than the chowder I'm used to, but I loves it. My boyfriend and I were pretty stuffed from appetizers, we ended up sharing the tomato and onion salad with blue cheese crumbles and a 15oz blackened-Cajun prime rib. Holy moly. The salad was perfect. I expected it to be bigger, but in the end it was perfect. You get about 4 slices of tomato and 3 whole slices of onion. Topped off with some kind of vinegarette and topped off with blue cheese crumbles (which are optional, but I highly recommend getting it). The prime rib was cooked perfectly, very little fat pieces on it, and the Cajun wasn't too over powering. To top it all off, we couldn't agree on a dessert so we ordered both the cherries jubilee and the banana fosters. Both are table side desserts. So much fun to watch! And my favorite part besides the amazing flavors of the desserts was the fact that after being topped off with blazing hot sauces and fruit, the ice cream was still rock solid cold. I loved that! I hate when I've cream melts fast and gets all mushy. In the end, all of the suggestions on food and wine and the timing of all of our dishes were impeccable. Our waters were always full, which is hard to find in a restaurant these days I feel. Everyone was so accommodating and nice. Thank you Hy's for an amazing meal and thank you Jonah and all the rest of the staff for an amazing night. Definitely coming back.
(5)
Julia O.

As I was browsing through the Open Table 1,000 point restaurants I came across Hy's, which I've been hearing so much about. So we decided to come here for our Anniversary dinner. Ambiance was interesting. I never realized how big the restaurant is with two different dining rooms; a lower level and upper. We ate in the upper, which had a little more of a romantic ambiance. The color scheme and chairs was a little dated though. We got a nice half circle booth but was facing the main dining are so felt a little weird just spectaiting everyone else eating lol. Service was alright but not quite to level I was expecting. The server was a bit awkward but nice. At least he used our name at the beginning and end of the meal which was a nice touch. I would often see the waitstaff hanging out on the stairs crossing their arms and leaning on the railing which looked a little unprofessional but oh well whatever. Now onto the food! Their steak was really tender and soft! Well cooked and nicely prepared. Here's what we ordered: ~ Filet of Beef Wellington: The steak was wonderfully cooked and the pastry puff was super tasty! I just wasn't a fan of the sauce it came with...so I dipped it in the bf's garlic sauce hehe. ~ Hy's Garlic Steak: This was what the bf got and I was jealous because I liked it better than mine :(. The sauce was delicious and the garlic chips were so tasty. They gave us a free Anniversary dessert, which was a small slice of their homemade cheesecake with strawberry sauce and topped with a fresh strawberry and blueberry. It was really good but I particularly liked that strawberry sauce they used! I also got a Cherry Jubilee after hearing the hype about it. It was alright in my opinion. Nothing you can't make at home and we didn't even finish it. Too expensive for what you get but you're mostly paying for the show. Also since it was our Anniversary, they took our picture, printed it, and placed it in a cute little commemorative matte. Such a cute idea and made me happy :). Overall it was a nice experience with delicious steak and a great place for celebrating any special occasions!
(4)
Manuel E.

Last night me and my girlfriend celebrated our one year anniversary. Right when you get there, there is a complimentary valet parking for Hy's restaurant, but dont forget to tip them right when you leave. As you enter the front of the restaurant, we were greeted by several employee's with great smiles that made us very welcomed to dine at their restaurant. When sat at your table, there are 4 pieces of bread sticks that are on the house then i believe $2 for the next 4pcs, and $4 for the next 10pcs if you wish to get more. As an appetizer we ordered the escargot which is around $13 and i think is well worth it. It comes with 5 or 7, i cant remember, escargots that have a lot of juices with it, and meaning by juices like butter, olive oil, etc. For our main dish of the night, we ordered beef wellington and the Filet and rosemary shrimp combo. Both came out very delicious but when we asked for the steak to be cooked as medium rare, we got it more on the medium well side. Although we stumbled across that we didnt want to disturb the server to get us a new one because we could deal with it. AND i forgot to mention, there is a complimentary cheesecake at the end of your meal if celebrating something like your anniversary or birthday, dont expect for employee to gather around and sing a loud congratulations song to you because this restaurant is more on the classy and fine dining side, but i think you could ask them to sing if you desire. Overall it was a great place to eat, awesome environment with its great ambiance. very respectful guest service and i would recommend this place to anyone who would love that nice dinner out!
(5)
Albert J.

My gf and I were in the mood for a nice dinner and after reading some yelp reviews, we decided on Hy's based off of the reviews and pictures. The location is at the hotel and offer complimentary valet service. We were staying near by so we opted to walk the half mile. Made reservations via open table but accidentally made it for a different day but Bob accommodated us with a table right away. Troy, who was our server, was very tentative and he did a great job. We split the lobster bisque. My gf thought it was delicious but I thought it was just OK. A little too thick for my liking but tasteful. Prime rib - mediocre, a little fatty, and tad salty. Maybe it'll be perfect for others, but quite honestly, I've had better in LA. Ordered medium rare plus but came out a bit undercooked for my liking but everyone has their own scale to what medium rare plus is. Steak and King crab legs. Cooked perfectly to medium rare and very juicy. No complaints. The king crab was market price and the portion was way too much for me to finish but it was very good and tasted fresh. One of the best crab experiences I've had from a restaurant that doesn't fully specialize in seafood. I give 5 stars because of the excellent service and the ability to accommodate the incorrect reservation which is my fault. Restaurant ratings aren't 100 percent based on taste but the service certainly deserves the 5 stars. I'll return again..
(5)
Adonis B.

What a shame. I've never written a review about any place on here but the experience was so bad that I had to. First of all my girlfriend made reservations a month in advance for the two of us at 7 o clock tonight. When we arrived at 6:50, we were told that there was going to be a 5 minute wait for a table to be available. So we move to the side and wait and that's where the fun begins. A party of 4 who's reservation was at 7:15 arrived and was immediately seated, no hesitation. Then about 5 minutes later a party of 8 that had reservations at 7 walked in, was immediately seated, no hesitation. At this point my girlfriend and I are starting to wonder why our party of two could not be seated at all. That's when a party of four, who didn't even have a reservation was seated immediately upon walking in. That's when I told my girlfriend let's leave. When she went up to the hostess to tell her that we were leaving, what do you know, a table just magically became ready. By then, after feeling insulted, I wanted no part of that restaurant. The manager came outside to talk to us about our table being ready and "in a great spot". We politely told him that we no longer had any desire to eat there. I've never felt so insulted at any establishment ever. It's too sad because it was my first and most likely last time I go there again.
(1)
Linda D.

I have to admit it...I was impressed with Hy's. I had sneaked a peek at their menu online so that I would havr an idea of what I wanted to order. I had a bit of sticker shock looking at the menu. But still choose to venture out and try a good ole steak. Right from the moment we entered the door of the restaurant, it started off on a positive note. The service was supreme. Thr waitstaff was friendly and down to earth. I tried to warm spinach salad. Oohhhh! I knew that I was going to fall in love as soon as the waiter rolled out the cart to make the salad in front of us. Then he started the burner and melted the butter, sugar and bacon. My first warm spinach salad and I would go back just for the salad! I have to admit I am not a big steak person. I decided to order one of Hy's best sellers -beef wellington. And I was NOT disappointed. The steak came wrapped in a pastry and fromnthe first bite the steak melted in my mouth. I could definitely be a steak fan now. They offet valey parking until 1pm. So we took advantage of this to walk around Waikiki and enjoy a little nightlife. After eating the cheese breadsticks, salad and steak I couldnt even force myselg to try the flaming desserts! They looked and smelled awesome when we saw the waiter preparing what looked liked flaming bananad and carmel drizzle. (sure looked and smelled good)
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Parker C.

Went here last night with my fiancÃ©. Free valet parking is definitely a plus. Staff was very friendly and professional. They grill the steaks in a glass room within the dinning area so you can see it all being cooked. Ambience is relaxing. Even though it says to dress up, we saw people in surf shorts and polos. This is a nice place to go PERIOD! Get the garlic fillet! You won't be disappointed.
(5)
Caree Z.

Hubby and I chose to eat here, looking for a more Hawaiian-influenced steakhouse (being in NYC means we can literally eat at any of the other high-end steak places in the Waikiki beach area). They prepare their steaks over this special type of wood in their main dining area (covered in dark wood paneling) within a huge glass enclosed box, so you get to stare down the chefs cooking your steak. Their signature desserts are prepared tableside by a waiter and are huge and extremely tasty. Very neat! Starters: Cheesebread was very nice. Thick-cut white bread with a blend of cheese cut into strips. Tasty. French Onion Soup - husband said it was delicious. Lobster Bisque (special) - very nicely flavored, with actual bits of lobster in it, and creamy without being overpowering. Touch of pepper and it was mm mm good. Mains: Beef Wellington w/Garlic Mash & Julienned Veggies: Everything was well proportioned and excellently seasoned. The julienned veggies had a long string of something.... likely the string of the string beans. The reason for my -1 star for this place. Filet (6oz) with Scallops in a Thai coconut sauce w/garlic mash & veggies: I really liked how my steak was not overdone, and the scallops were not rubbery in texture or taste. The Thai sauce was a touch salty, but it was nice to have their house wine (with their own private label, very reasonably priced at $40 a bottle) to wash it down with. Creamed Spinach - definitely overseasoned, but would have gone nice if I had opted for white/brown rice with my entree, instead of the garlic mash. Dessert: Bananas Foster - Husband really liked it (and I did too - I usually don't like anything with bananas) and it was a large portion that we got for a "single" serving. The ice cream was over-frozen, so that the boiling hot banana/sugar/liquor mixture wouldn't melt it all into liquid cream in a few short minutes. Nice touch. Strawberries Romanoff - This tasted a little strange to me and I couldn't place the flavor ( I didn't realize there was liquor in this dessert and that's why it's called a Romanoff) But I did appreciate being able to try something new, and the strawberries were very fresh. I'd definitely try the Sinatra Strawberry Flambe next time. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody looking for a more old-school place to dine, instead of the more modern steakhouses available in Honolulu.
(4)
Layne K.

As many would guess this steakhouse is pricey but it is absolutely delicious and worth the difficulty getting a reservation. Through excellent service, witty waiters and just phenomenal tasting food it was probably one of the best experiences I've ever had in in a restraunt.
(5)
Pete T.

We came here to farewell some good friends....easily accommodated our group of 14. Parking was valet and complimentary (accepted tip). The meal was fantastic but expensive....everything I tried was outstanding: 14 oz Delmonico ($46.95), 9oz New York Strip ($42.95), garden Salad ($8.95, but wasn't that big for the price), Rack of Lamb, and mixed drinks were so-so and $7.00. The service and atmosphere there was outstanding. Oh, and the Bananas Royale FlambÃ© was excellent as well. I uploaded a bunch of photos.
(4)
Wendy C.

Where do I even begin? Should I start with saying that this place has the most amazing free cheesy bread? Or that the lobster bisque is oh so creamy and delicious? Or maybe I should begin by saying that this place knocks the socks off most of the steak places I have ever been to? Or maybe just a simple four word statement would do: FLAMBEED STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM @.@ Folks, if you like steak, you must must come to Hy's Steak House. Upon entering this place, you are taken back into a very cozy, old school almost baroque type of interior. I was lucky enough to be situated right next to the big glass enclosure where you can watch the chef cook all the steaks over the special Kiawe Wood Grill. From start to finish our meal was just complete perfection. The Kiawe wood really gives the steak a special flavor that you simply can not find anywhere else in the world. I highly recommend trying it. The service was also phenomenal. I have never seen my water cup being so well attended to at a restaurant in my entire life. Me and my boyfriend were joking that the table must have a weight sensor for the water cup that sounds an alarm if the weight is ever an ounce below a full glass. LOL. Seriously, my cup never went so far as even half way empty before it was promptly refilled. I am very very impressed. Aside from our water, our server was the friendliest yet most professional guy ever too. I have to save money so that I can come here again!
(5)
Jane C.

The ambiance and service was amazing and above standard expectations. However, I ordered the crab cake to start and for $15, you only get one piece of crab cake and it wasn't that flavorful. I ordered the Filet Oscar for my entree and the crab on top of my steak was plentiful and fresh and my filet mignon was grilled to perfection but again, it was lacking flavor and definitely not worth $79 for my entree. I like that this steak house gives you sides with your entree though. That's a nice plus. I went to Hy's for my boyfriend's birthday and they seated us right by the chef that grills the steak in the glass window, which was nice since I didn't request that. At the end of the dinner, the server brought us their homemade cheesecake and took a photo of us and have us a complimentary print of it. Overall, very nice, impeccable service, good meals, decent prices if you're not getting their specials such as the filet Oscar. I should've ordered the garlic filet. I'll have to try something else next time.
(3)
Christine E.

Overall 3.5 stars. So I'll round up. Here's the run down: Ambiance: Good. People pay for this stuff at Disney! Parking: Good. Valet is always nice. Food: Hit or Miss. Some things are really good. Some things meh. Service: Good. Somewhat disjointed and a little slow at times. Steaks: Meh. Good, not great IMO. FYI: I came out smelling like I've been outside grilling all day. lol. I guess that Kiawe smoke is strong? There's a lot of things I like about this place. I think the old school library/creepy disney haunted mansion/smoking room vibe they got going on here is unique and definitely fun. Everything is a bit run down (I mean, it has looked like this since I was 10 so...that's a lot of years). But overall, this place is A-OK. Definitely a fun time, a neat experience, and the food aint too bad either :) The escargot was pretty good. A little oily for my taste (which is odd cause I LOVE oil...and butter...and fat in general). I got the Filet Oscar (thank you Yelpers for posting pictures of this!) It was off menu, so just ask your server if they can do it. I got to say, one thing I love about Hy's is you actually get accompaniments WITH your steak. No ala carte everything like most steakhouse. My Filet Oscar came with my filet (of course), then piled on top of it was the most amazeballs sweet and juicy crab I've ever had, over a bed of wilted spinach, some asparagus, AND a loaded baked potato. For like $60ish bucks, I say that was worth it. My boyfriend got the New York steak and Scallops. It came with fried potatoes and string beans and it was goooood. His steak was pretty soft for a NY and the Thai Scallops were really tasty and well cooked. A little bit of thai curry over scallops and veges are soooooo damn good. The server was really nice but he was definitely overworked. I think he was handling a lot of tables. He forgot a side that we had ordered and took a long time to check in and up on us. That's a little disappointing. :/ But 'A' for effort. He was really nice and has been there for many years. The show stopper and reason I decided on this place is definitely the tableside desserts. I mean, people just don't do this anymore and they should, because it's awesome. We got the chocolate lovers flambe thingy. Which is basically vanilla ice cream, with mandarin oranges, bananas, and strawberries COVERED with this flambed chocolate sauce that your server makes tableside. It was cool to watch, but better to eat. It was sooo yummy and hit the spot. Overall, I was not disappointed. I just wish their steaks were a littttllllleeee bit tastier. Definitely will return at some point. Its one of those things that you just gotta do for the experience. :)
(4)
Sheila Marie C.

I had high expectations for hys...but it was the worst steakhouse ever! How can you eff up a steak twice?!? I asked for medium rare...and that thing came to me bleeding. Second time I said I want it cooked a little bit more, and my steak looked like it still had a pulse. Gross! Never again!! Lol On the bright side, they gave me free dessert. But that don't make up for the fact you messed up my steak!
(1)
Vinson H.

We went tonight for my wife's birthday. It was raining, but no worries, the entry is covered with complimentary valet service. Excellent start. Got seated promptly and on time. They provided us with a nice corner booth. Just the right size and very comfortable for two. They waiter asked if it was a special occasion and we told him yes it was. Ordered a glass of champagne, oysters on the half shell, a 16 oz Delmonico medium rare, and 3/4 lb of king crab legs. We shared everything and they plated half a steak each with sides on each. Excellent service. The oysters were fresh and tasty. The steak was cooked perfectly and juicy. The crab legs were delicious and the melted butter was light and smooth. For dessert, we got the chocolate flambÃ© for one. Flaming chocolate done table side over vanilla Haagen Dazs ice cream with bananas, strawberries, and mandarin oranges. Heavenly. And right before that, the waiter came by with a slice of cheesecake with a birthday candle in it compliments of the house. They even took a picture of us with the candle light and gave us a printed complimentary picture to take home. The waiter Jonah and his crew were 5-star service all the way. From start to finish, they got all their timings down, checked in at all the right times, and made our meal super enjoyable and relaxing. All staff were professional and nice. Service was never rushed, rude, or less than great. Environment was old school wooden library style, which I'm guessing is a traditional New York styled steakhouse. Lights were dim and pleasant. Can't think of another restaurant in Hawaii with a similar style except for La Mer. Both 5-star restaurants in my opinion. Overall five stars for food, service, and ambiance. Price came in under $200 before tip, but had such a great time there, we left a 20% tip, which is out of the ordinary for me (15% is about normal for me). I've never seen my wife eat so much! She had a 5-star time and her satisfaction was the real measuring stick. Will repeat again. Recommended. Thanks Hy's for a great dining experience!
(5)
Ray C.

The service here is truly impeccable. I don't think I've ever had service this good at a steak place. The food was pretty good, but not the best steak I've ever had. The cheese bread starter was great tasting and the wine menu is really decent. The only reason it doesn't get star #5 is because of the decor and location. The place is apparently 40 years old and is located in an apartment building that was built at the same time (or older). The decor in the restaurant is tired and outdated and feels like a time-warp back to early 1980's Scarface-era restaurants / lounges. The bathrooms are past a door leading into the condo tower and shared with their common area which is strangely outdated and smells like an old building. Hy's should throw some money into relocating to a more modern venue thats commensurate with their reputation and quality of food.
(4)
Terinna R.

Our waiter was definitely over the top bomb! He talked story, made us feel so welcomed, was funny, patient, and definitely took the time to tell us about all the yummy eats they offered. Our bill for a party of 3 ran up to about $500, so careful! Delmonico steak: I thought it had a unique dace-y taste to it, my dad thinks it was just the way it was grilled. Definitely very marbly. Short rack of ribs: DEE-LISH! Not gamey at all, seasoning was right. Loved it! Porterhouse Steak: Too dry and chewy. I had a really hard time swallowing the chewed up meat and so did my dad. The seasoning was yum, but if I'm putting in that much effort to eat a 70-something dollar steak, it better melt in my mouth. Alaskan King Crab legs: WORTH IT, if you haven't gotten to eat alaskan king crab legs. Share it though, it can really fill you up! The service was definitely professional and friendly, so I guess it made up for the alright food. I would recommend it to my friends to come, so no too bad.
(4)
kristen n.

I had come here previously and had a wonderful experience. My husband enjoyed this place so much, he wanted it to become our regular go-to once a month extravagant meal out. However, this time we had a sub-par experience. Our waiter seemed very young and inexperienced. He wore a babyg watch and had a Justin Beiber haircut. But, that didn't really phase me, and age is indicative of abilities. We also did not have a reservation, so had to sit at the bar. We had done so in the past, and had never felt a drop in service quality, so thought it would be fine. However, as the night went on I thought this most likely played into the sub-par experience. The service was good, but not up to the standard I'm accustomed to. For one, they forgot the complimentary cheese bread. I was surprised when our first appetizer came out before it, and when our second appetizer and then the salads came I wondered if it was ever going to come. My husband does not like to make a fuss, but I really enjoy their bread and missed it during the meal. Their steaks were delicious but after several appetizers and salad I was feeling content and knew we'd have a small dessert for our anniversary and asked to wrap our food. When I awoke this morning I was deeply disappointed to see that they had literally thrown all the food into one package. The rice from my husbands dish was everywhere, my mashed potatoes were not included, nor were the horse radish or au jus for my husbands prime rib. As I love mashed potatoes, and had nearly a full scope, I was bummed out and saddened to see how poorly they had wrapped our food. My husband loves Hys, but he was mostly impressed with the quality of service, and did note the server quality was not on par that night and that our food is normally never wrapped like steaks from the cattle company. At least the cattle company never forgets to put everything in the take-away container! I simply expected more for a $200 meal. We most likely will not be coming back next month, and will try out another upscale steak house.
(2)
Nicole D.

The atmosphere is wonderful. For a high priced steak house I expected so much more. My husband ordered a MW pepper steak. It came MR and bloody. He sent it back only to get a dried out steak and you couldn't even taste the peppercorn flavor any more. They offered no apology or discount on the $55 dollar piece of bad meat. I had the salmon which I was told was one of the best. I've eaten some of the best seafood and it was average. The service was good but I'm surprised that no apology was offered when sent back. Also the waiter never came back to ask how the second cooking was! Maybe you'll get your steak perfect but ours wasn't.
(2)
Jenn H.

I'm not thrilled about writing this review because everyone I know has only WONDERFUL things to say about Hy's. But honestly, it was one of the WORST "fine dining" experiences I've ever had and I will not be coming back anytime soon. We went during Restaurant Week and while that is possibly an excuse for the poor service and low quality of food, I don't agree supporting a restaurant that delivers a sub-par experience just because you're not paying regular full price. Service: They were extremely busy and on some level, I can excuse a certain level of poor service. However, we saw our waiter maybe 3 times the entire night and he definitely never came back to check on us. I also felt like they rushed us out; the meal took just over an hour for three courses. Food: For what is supposed to be a high-end steak restaurant, they served pretty poor-quality steak. The BF and I both had Filet Mignon and BOTH of us found huge tendons running through our steak. And (AND!) the food was lukewarm! What?! I'm not a food snob and I'm definitely not a steak snob but I was kinda upset. Needless to say, I was unimpressed. I'm really disappointed actually. It seems that other people had good Restaurant Week experiences but I'm not enough of a risk-taker to gamble another $100+ on a bleh meal.
(1)
Jason S.

I am very upset with a restaurant that has four start review but service like this. First it is the restaurant week in Hawaii this week. They did not bring us the restaurant week menu until we finish order. Second, when we asking this waitress Jon that if we order two salad s enough for everyone to have a small portion, as we already ordered two asparagus and spinach as side order. He straight up says no, u need to order four. I insist to order two and he took the order with silence then walk away. Not mentioning we ordered medium cooked filet and served medium rare. After asking them recooked, they brought us burned beef jerky. Extremely upset.
(1)
Rosie C.

During our honeymoon in Waikiki, my new husband and I decided to celebrate my birthday with a nice dinner. This was a terrific choice. Although we had to wait a few minutes for our table it was worth it. He had the prime rib and I had salmon, both with garlic mashed potatoes. The food was excellent and the service was superb. Our dinner included a delicious slice of cheesecake and a complimentary picture of us.
(5)
Joanne A.

Hy's Steak House is a great place for an intimate date night or celebration. My boyfriend and I celebrated our one year anniversary there, and we also celebrated his mom's birthday with his parents. The food and service were exceptional during both dinner visits. If you know me well, then you'd know that I love steak, garlic, and mushrooms! With that in mind, Hy's Garlic Steak, which is served on a bed of mushrooms, was the obvious choice for me during both visits. I honestly felt like I was in food heaven! The steaks were cooked to my medium-rare order, allowing me to just melt away in its tenderness and juiciness. Gosh, just thinking about it is mouth-watering! My boyfriend and his parents were also satisfied with their orders. For dessert, we ordered the banana foster, which was prepared at tableside and very fun to watch. It was absolutely delectable, and I'm craving to try all their other desserts. During both visits, the service at Hy's was excellent. We made reservations and were promptly seated upon our arrival. Our food was served in a timely manner, and our waiters often checked in with us to see how we were doing and to refill our drinks. Hy's Steak House is outstanding in their food and service, and I will definitely be back someday.
(5)
Scott K.

My wife and I went last Tuesday for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner. From the valet parking to the last bite of dessert I was impressed with the high quality of service. Our waiter, Chris, was AMAZING - he was managing at least 4 tables and didn't miss a beat - it was a pleasure to watch him work as he clearly knows his craft and he managed to go out of his way to take care of us on our special night even though he was very busy. I really appreciated the care he took to make our special night even more special. The steaks we ordered were great! I had the cream of asparagus with crab meat soup for a starter... which was so rich and buttery it had to be a sin. I had the bone-in ribeye which was extremely flavorful and when I asked for "medium-rare plus", not only did Chris know exactly what I meant, the steak came out perfectly as well. At the end of the meal Chris presented us with a slice of cheesecake and photo he took of us earlier in the evening to commemorate the event. What a great time - I will be sure to go back next time I am in Honolulu.
(5)
Yvette S.

I had a memorable time the service was excellent, the food was tasty with the right quantity served that made you content.
(5)
Shay F.

It was cherry season and the cherries I bought at the store were so sweet and tasty. That reminded me of Hy's Steak House's cherry jubilee. I HAD to get it...so I made a reservation via Open Table (since when we called they said they didn't have any opening til way later in the night). We had caesar salad, which was good...I had the French onion soup which was too salty, and I had some simple pasta dish. (I didn't want to be too full for the dessert...my main course. LoL) And then it was time to order the CHERRY JUBILEE!!....but then I thought, I better ask them if they use FRESH cherries....after all it IS cherry season. ....*sad panda*.... the cherry jubilee at Hy's is made from CANNED cherries!!!!! I was so sad...I mean, c'mon if they aren't in season, I get it..but it's in season!!! ...for a fine dining place, I'd expect them to use fresh cherries... Yelp 365 Challenge #28/365
(3)
Lori B.

Made a reservation for 6:45 on a Friday night for our anniversary celebration. Turn in when you see the Hy's sign and up to the door and the valet will meet you there. Valet is free, but clearly a tip is required! We arrived 15 minutes early and we're seated immediately upstairs and in a booth that would normally seat 4 guests. The inside of the restaurant is very old school, library-ish with a dark leather and dark woods interior. It does remind me of the dining area of the Titanic or the dining room in the Haunted Mansion of Disneyland. The wait staff is dressed in tuxedos/formal wear. There is a lot of activity in the restaurant as there are a lot of table side preparations done. We enjoyed the cheese bread as a starter. 4 slices for the 2 of us, complimentary, more are available for purchase! I enjoyed the Beef Wellington, cooked to medium rare. It think it probably would have been better cooked to medium, only because it would have given the puff pastry a little longer to get nice a brown, it was a little light in color to what I would prefer. The taste was magnificent though, so no complaints. I had the garlic mashed potatoes to compliment which were creamy and tasted great. My husband the giant porterhouse tbone. That baby is HUGE!! He ended up eating half and bringing half of it home. We also had a complimentary piece of cheesecake for dessert which was creamy and topped with fresh fruit. Wanted to try one of the flambÃ© desserts, but we just didn't have room! We want to go back just for dessert! Drinks were kept full, table cleaned and service was outstanding. Hope to go back soon.
(5)
Kenson K.

I used to come here all the time for my birthday or special occasion when I was younger. I recently had the opportunity to come back for a business dinner and this place rocks. Same excellent service and delicious food. We ordered some rib eye steaks charred on the outside and medium on the inside. A side of lobster, wine, and bananas foster for dessert. I love this place!
(5)
Graham K.

This was by far the best meal we had in Hawaii. Fantastic food, incredible service and really nice ambience.
(5)
Lorna G.

Omg! No apps as I wanted to save for desert. My beef wellington was crazy good. So tender and beautiful pastry. My honeys prime was perfect too. We shared Hys table side bananas foster. We were both moaning. Yum. Best Hys meal ever. PS: you'll need your credit card
(5)
Hal W.

Easily the top steakhouse in Hawaii. Tiffany glass on the ceiling, first class attentive service, excellent beef options... you can't go wrong with this place. Have eaten here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Yelp / Open Table reservations worked like a charm. Enjoy!
(5)
Winn S.

I visited here coming from LA the land of celebrity chef restaurants/steakhouses. I was blown away and can honestly say it's the best steak I've ever had (Get the Del Monico cut)! I've tried the best steakhouses in LA, NY and Vegas but this really impressed me. I know it's a touristy restaurant and I'm pretty sure the meat comes from the Texas or something but the way the meat is prepared (smoked on local wood) and cooked makes it just beyond delicious and tender.
(5)
Hong H.

Atmosphere: dim, quiet and fancy. Service: polite, attentive and efficient. Food: price is definitely on the $$$$ Portions on the small side, unless you order the 28ounce tbone dinner steak meal. I believe it cost $78, however, you can easily share it between 3 people and still be satisfied. I asked for it to be "med" and to me it came out more on the "med rare" side. Flavor was ok, definitely juicy but not as tender as I would think it could be. My husband ordered the garlic steak, about $45ish portion was decent, his steak had more flavor to it. We also ordered the oysters on the half shell $20 for 6 oysters, they were really fresh, although I would have expected them to be completely shucked off the meat part, but it wasn't. We also ordered some calamari appetizer and I believe it only came in 6 strips of fried calamari pieces. We celebrated my birthday so it came with a slice of cheesecake with a dalop of cherry glaze and cream. It was ok, the graham cookie crust was not thick and crunchy but very soggy like. The nice thing was they did take a picture of us and put it in a commemorative paper frame. So overall, based on food, price, and service I gave it 4, but it was really service that pushed it there. Go once, but not a place I would go back for food.
(4)
Christopher D.

Stellar food and service! The server we had had been there for over twenty years but he was just as excited as if it were his first day! Everything perfectly cooked, timed, table side desert was fabulous all in an old-school classic, comfortable steakhouse environment. Good for romantic dinners and group, business meetings (I've done both on my two trips to Honolulu). Looking forward to going again soon!
(5)
Allyson H.

First time but not the last We went to Hy's for dinner. We ordered... Filet Mignon Tatrtare - Delicious Beef Wellington - I ordered it medium rare and received it well done but after my order was corrected - Magnificent Peppercorn New York Steak - good but nothing special, probably wouldn't order it again Grilled Asparagus - Great Banana Foster - Unbelievable! Special features: fit for foodies,notable wine list,romantic,special occasion I would recommend this to a friend
(4)
Michelle L.

Hys Steak house is so damn delicious. Food & service is in it pristine :)
(5)
Mick M.

Best steakhouse on the island. Ask for James to be your server... The Jordan cabernet goes with everything and is a bargain for a high end bottle of wine. The vlass enclosed grill is something to see as is the turn of the century interior. Great place to dine.
(5)
Angelie D.

I was amazed to find such a great steakhouse in Hawaii!!! When you go in, you forget you are in an island, and you step back into colonial times. You have shelves upon shelves of books, antiques, and wooden furniture. I don't say this often about places, but the service was absolutely great! Top notch... once in a blue moon will you find service like this. Their reputation definitely needs to give credit to their awesome servers. We ordered a pasta appetizer which was more on the heartier side. I could have had this dish about three times and I would have been satisfied!!! Steak was the only thing on our mind and it was the only thing we got! I got the Garlic steak .. and oh my goodness.. this dish blew me away!!! I'm sure they cheated and injected it was amazing goodness...whatever it was.. it blew me away times ten!! Jeff B got the Delimonico .. which means "aged" .. i think. He tried to be a superhero and order the 14 ounce. What came out?? like half a cow!! ok maybe not.. but it amused me to see him try to finish the dish! I don't think we got food coma after this meal.. we went straight to food limbo .. or food DEATH!! If this was in LA i would have to move this straight to the top!!!!
(5)
Chris G.

Great restaurant in the middle of busy Waikiki. It's not the typical touristy Hawaii restaurant. The food is amazing, as is the wine selection. It was my birthday when we went, so I got treated to the Bananas Foster dish. Prepared table side with flames and all. The steaks and crab legs are wonderful.
(4)
Terry H.

I booked this restaurant on Open Table and scored 1,000 points. As I turned the corner and followed the driveway into Hy's, I could smell the keawe wood burning. Once in the door, the maÃ®tre d sat us even though we were a bit early. The dÃ©cor is old style wood carvings with hanging lights. It's fairly dark in there. At once, I noticed the glass-encased wood grill and wished I had one. Man's primal instinct to kill and grill. Sorry, vegetarians. This particular week in November of 2011 is featured as Restaurant Week. 90 or so restaurants are participating and have fixed menus. At first, I didn't care for the cheese bread. It's a good thing that the first basket is free. I think they could have done just as well with a nice fresh hot loaf of regular bread that keeps coming. For starters, we had the steak tatami, mushrooms stuffed with Alaskan crab, salad in a ponzu sauce and another salad in light vinaigrette. What I liked about this first dishes was that they were not salty or overpowered. You could really taste all the flavors each element had to offer. I like to eat salad without dressing or one nut at a time of mixed nuts to savor the unique bursts. My steak was done really well. The outside was browned with the inside evenly red. Darcie had the salmon, but still prefers my dill salmon. Maddy had the kids spaghetti which was different with a sweet taste. The meat was tender at seemed like premium ground beef. For dessert we stayed away from the flambÃ© and stayed with our fixed menu or crÃ¨me brulee and coffee ice cream. The service was incredible. The water was constantly being replenished and the food came out quickly or appropriately spaced. What pushed this restaurant from a 4-star to a 5 was the fact that one of the waiters walked our 8-year old to the bathroom. I think the only better service I ever received was at Spago in Hollywood where I enjoyed a 10-course menu that took 3 hours and was assigned a waiter. Also, the atmosphere and employees aren't snotty, in fact, very personable. Although this is not one of the best steaks I had, I would come here again.
(5)
Nick C.

During our annual visit back home, my parents took my wife, brother, and his partner out to dinner at Hy's Steakhouse. I had never been there before, but decided to check out Yelp reviews in advance. For the most part, it was pretty good, but there were several reviews that slammed Hy's for crappy service. As we left the house to go to dinner, I muttered, "well, I hope our service is okay." As it turned out, my fears were unfounded. Our waiter Paul was very polite, funny, and engaging. His easy-going local attitude was in stark contrast to the conservative dark paneled dining area, and the staff's more formal attire of bow ties and blazers. His back-waiter, Racey, was also very nice, even joking with our table throughout the night. We started with two bottles of wine; a 2011 Oregon Muscato ($40), and a 2011 Sonoma Merlot ($40). The white, obviously, was opened first, paired with our appetizers. We all agreed the white was refreshing and uplifting. It was a nice way to start out the evening. I ordered the ahi/scallop katsu, while my wife had the soup. My dad and brother ordered escargot, my mom had crab cakes and Steven's partner Jeff had filet mignon tartare. I joked that my ahi/scallop katsu reminded me of the seafood platter at Zippy's, but the flavor was anything but. Battered with just the right amount of panko, the fish and scallops' freshness became quickly apparent. Oh, let's not forget the cheese bread! Most reviews said it was to die for, and they were right! My dad saved some of it and had Paul the waiter pack it up in a to-go box for "breakfast" tomorrow, LOL! For dinner, I ordered one of Hy's specialties, the garlic steak, with a baked potato and all the trimmings. My wife ordered the filet mignon, and my dad ordered the same as me, except with pan-fried potatoes. My mom had scallops with pan-fried potatoes, Jeff had the poached salmon with garlic mashed potatoes, and Steven ordered the filet mignon with no starch and extra veggies. Having finished the Muscato, Paul quickly cleared the glasses and corked the Merlot just as the dinner entrees arrived. Impeccable timing. My steak was perhaps the best I've ever had. The temperature was done just right (I usually complicate my steak orders by saying "just north of medium rare", and most waiters give me a funny look. Paul simply said, "got it... between medium rare and medium." And this was translated pointedly to the chef because the steak was, in a word, perfect. The garlic demiglace was not overpowering, allowing the true flavor of the kiawe broiled meat to shine through. From what I could gather between bite-fulls of this exquisite steak and the wonderfully mellow red wine, my dining companions also thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. Dinner complete, we looked to dessert. Hy's is known for their table-side presentations, including the Cesar Salad, and various flambe desserts including the Strawberries Sinatra, Cherries Jubilee, and Bananas Foster. My brother opted for the Strawberries Sinatra, which he shared with Jeff, while I ordered the Kahlua chocolate mousse. My wife ordered the bread pudding, and my parents shared a chocolate decadence cake. Overall, the dining experience was one of the best I've had on O'ahu in AGES. I was born and raised here, and have visited every year over the past 17 years after moving to the mainland. I consider myself a foodie, and try to either blog or Yelp a review of the restaurants I find interesting, unique, or just plain good. Hy's is that... and not just plain good, but damn good. In the words of Spinal Tap, this restaurant "goes to eleven." A definite recommend. And do yourself a favor... ask for Paul's section.
(5)
Marina J.

We went to celebrate a 50th birthday and had a reservation for 7:30pm. We had to wait 15 minutes past because it was busy and tables did not get up in time. Understandably. Up on entering though the Hostess wasn't very pleasant at all. There were several people waiting to be seated and it seemed chaotic. No one greeted people until you came to them to the hostess stand. When asking questioned the hostess seemed annoyed. They told us we had to wait upstairs, the bar was full however I said I want to wait here and just in time the bar cleared. We ordered drinks and the bartenders were nice. After 2 drinks and about 40 minutes the Hostess came to seat us. She took us to a very small booth next to the Kitchen door upstairs so we declined the table. She said we may have to wait an hour for another one. She said she did not know when the next table will open. I asked her how many guests are on dessert and how many checks are down? This kind of tells you when the next table will be available. She looked at me puzzled. We went back to the bar and she came back and said very loudly, you have 3 options...and proceeded to talk loud. I was a little embarrassed for me and for her lack of discreteness so I made her tell me my option and picked the one I wanted. We were seated finally at 8:20pm for a 7:30 reservation. The waiter came and introduced himself. Ernie was his name. He didn't smile but was polite. He explained the specials. I asked for a wine list. It was not automatically given. I ordered a glass of wine and he brought the bread. The bread was good but nothing special. We ordered our meal and all was fine. There was no engaging from the waiter or the busser or anyone involved with our table. Thats ok too as I am enjoying my Husband's company but personality is always good when dining. Getting to know your guests and creating an experience is customer service in my book. (and most restaurants mission) The food was superb and plenty of it. Cooked as we ordered. Very delicious. A small mishap by the busser after asking for only butter on the potato he added sour cream. Hey it happens. Not a big deal. As we were dining we noticed the room, the guests and our surroundings. The restaurant was packed. Waiters skipping and almost running through the dining room, in the rush. Their uniforms coming out of their pants, guests are walking in with casual aloha attire and shorts. I believe they had a formal dress code? They came with the birthday dessert as soon as our plates were cleared. Did not offer coffee or ask if we would like to see the dessert list. Now we seemed rushed. Still no personality from Ernie, no happy birthday. He did take a picture but did not give us the ok smile heads up so the picture looks like crap LOL. Ernie came to drop the check and said i hope you enjoyed yourself. I looked at him and said it was just OK. He said OK thank you and walked away. I had to laugh. A few minutes later the manager arrived with a new check and said we took of the 2 glasses of wine. I told him that it wasn't necessary and proceeded to tell him about our experience and how it is not like it used to be. He apologized and said that tonight was very busy and that they had taken to many reservations. As a matter of fact he said I just got out of a meeting with other managers brainstorming on how to avoid it in the future. I looked at him and said really? He said yes very proudly thinking that this is the resolution. I asked him would it not have been better for all the managers to stay on the floor supporting the staff and doing some damage control in the dining room? He was stunned I suggested this. Proceeded by saying well we strive on customer service but I guess not at his table and walked away. WOW is all I could say. Customer service is providing an experience for your guests with great food, excellent customer service (and that isn't keeping my water glass full). But the nerve of how the situation was handled is disturbing for such a high end restaurant. It really lost it's touch. My first clue was with the Hostess and greeting experience, second clue was when Ernie called me "Sweetie" after taking my order, my third clue was when I saw the sugar bowl pre set on the table all other clues clearly continued after that. We will never come again or recommend it. As a matter of fact I will discourage people from going if I somehow hear they are planning to go. They do not deserve to serve me or any other person looking for a great experience. It is a privilege to serve guests. I am reasonable with reviews. I praise the places that do a great job and most often do not even mention the bad experiences however with the $$$ being charged, one just does not go there to eat a meal one comes to dine and be catered too. Unfortunately my experience on the service was so disappointing that I owe it to the guests who visit and who live here and recommend agains it. Shame on them.
(1)
Pearl C.

Came here last night of honeymoon based on yelp reviews and boy, was it awesome! Service was great, i.e. the waiters were really attentive and we never had to ask for water refills. The complimentary cheesy bread is crispy and obviously, cheesy. We had the Thai style scallops. So good but so sad only 3 pieces. I liked how it came with pieces of vegetables such as book choy. For entree, I had the Hy's garlic steak. Most tender steak I've had in a long time. Cut like butter and they got the medium well perfect. Just a lil pink in the center. The crunchy fried garlic and sautÃ©ed mushrooms were a great topping. I ordered a side of creamed spinach and it was the best I've had yet. It was creamy but not to the point where it is green mush. You can tell they used fresh spinach. I was too full for dessert but I saw other tables ordered. The waiters came by to give a flambÃ© performance with grand mariner. They also did this thing where they light an orange peel swirl on fire. It's old school but it's nice to watch.
(5)
Rissa K.

This place rocks! Great service. Valet parking. Classic spot and has been here for over 35 years. Looks like a classic restaurant with the old book shelf decor. Food, service and presentation all amazing! I love the complimentary cheesy bread and the rib eye is just so juicy and tasty! I always get Medium or Medium rare. Amazingly I saved room for dessert and I had the Bananas Foster which was to die for! Great place and I will def be back!
(5)
Mike B.

If you are in town this place is great, it has some unique features to it that should make you chose this for diner over some of the other chain steakhouses in town. The feel of the place is great, it is a mix of an old library and Hawaiian carved wood. They start you off with some cheesy bread, which was much better than it sounds. The steaks were good, the peppercorn sauce was great over a New York Strip with some melted Blue Cheese. The staff was friendly, although the waiter was not the best I have ever had, but the food and ambiance made up for it. Make sure you save some room for dessert, although it is a bit of a show, it is worth paying for the flaming desserts that are made table-side.
(5)
Jason P.

I ate here with friends 5 years ago and always wanted to come back ever since. So, I brought my mom here for Mother's Day, which was about 2 weeks after they completed major renovations. I had the Wellington, while my mom chose the steak neptune. While the food was as good as it gets, we were both impressed by the uber-attentive service, and especially the attention to detail (e.g. all moms received a pink rose at check-in that night). Finally, their flambÃ© desserts are to die for. You'll pay a pretty penny here, though you'll definitely get your money's worth.
(5)
Paul T.

Had reservations at 6pm. Drove up to the front door, and was quickly greeted by valet attendants that were super polite. Walked through the doors and was greeted immediately. We were seated in a cozy corner booth. It felt like we were in an old mansion, sitting in the library. Anyway, Ernie was our waiter. Very professional, and polite. The food is on par with most of the positive reviews I have read on this site. I had the lamb chops and my wife had the steak medallions in truffle sauce. Both very delicious. We had the 30 dollar caesar salad made table side. I would probably pass on this item next time I visit. Although we enjoyed Ernie's conversation, 30 bucks is a lot of dough for a salad for two. A musician playing a uke or guitar showed up and played some nice soothing music (no vocals). Our night was almost perfect, until a large group showed up with a crying baby. OMG I love babies, but it was like we were stuck on a plane, with non stop wailing in our ear. The musician couldn't take it and stopped playing, and I noticed a lot of people were annoyed. We skipped desert, and left. THIS IS NOT A PLACE FOR CRYING BABIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(4)
John R.

D is - appointment is the only way to describe our evening at Hy's.Our meals were brought to the table barely warm. The replacements were undercooked, without any offer for even a dessert or coffee as a token. It was my wife's birthday, which added to the disappointment.
(1)
Mike M.

Definitely a place to try. Ended up taking my wife and my baby here for my wife's birthday dinner instead of Signature. Called to make a reservation for 8:00 around 6:45 after Signature failed us. Upon arrival there was free valet parking for my truck. They helped us out of the truck like we were VIPs. Got inside and waited about 10 mins for them to get our table ready. They seated us with a nice view of their glassed cased broiler room with plenty of room to bring in a stroller for our 4 month old baby. The decor and setting was classy and romantic according to my wife and all the waiters were wearing tuxes. There was also one guy responsible for only filling waters, so my cup was always filled. The menu was simple and priced less than Ruth's Chris or Signature. We decided to share the 34 oz porterhouse medium with garlic mash and a side of Hollandaise. The good thing here is that a starch and vegetables are included with the entree. Also you get 4 free cheese bread. Almost taste like Sizzler's toast with extra cheese. The steak came out clean with no sauces or garlic butter like Ruth's Chris. It was on a regular heated plate but not sizzling. The steak was simply seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled at a high temp with kiawe wood. I was expecting more kiawe taste and the steak was a little under seasoned. I was looking around for steak sauce or shoyu, but that would kinda be insulting. The steak had gristle and fat on the edges which I like, but don't really think haoles would enjoy it. The cooking technique was flawless and cooked to a perfect medium with nice grill marks. The meat was tender and the filet side and New York strip side melted in the mouth. The garlic mash and veggies were made well, but nothin spectacular. And to top off the meal you get free cheese cake and complimentary photo. They also make good desserts at table side with nice big fires. I was tempted to try bananas foster, but was stuffed. Overall it was a nice experience and service was exceptional. Still like Ruth's Chris steak preparation better, but definitely a place to take the Mrs. for all the hoopla. Baby enjoyed it too. Will come back to try desserts.
(4)
Iwalani D.

Came here for restaurant week and ordered the $50 prefixed menu. At first I thought that it may not be enough food but boy was I wrong! I had the lobster bisque which was good but I didn't care for. However the steak was so tender and yummy! I must say, the restaurant week menu was a steal for such a price at Hy's. It also came with a banana bread pudding which was satusfying but because we heard of there infamous desserts here we ordered the strawberry flambÃ©? and the chocolate lovers one as well. Joy our waitress was wonderful and very accommodating and dare I say it...she was a joy to have. You should definitely ask for her. They even gave us a slice of cheese cake to go because we were so stuffed and it was my friends birthday. Hy's has definitely lived up to its expectations and I will be sure to come back in the future! (:
(5)
Milla V.

I went to Hy's with my husband last weekend to celebrate his birthday. Usually we go to either Ruth's Chris or dk's but we wanted to try something new and Hy's seemed to rate really well on Yelp. We had a reservation for 8:30 pm and arrived there a few minutes before that. They didn't have a table ready for us yet so they politely guided us to the lounge area where we could wait. We wanted to order some drinks but for some reason even though the place seemed to be swarming with waiters they failed to stop by our lounge table. We got drinks eventually but ended up waiting for about 20 minutes to be seated (even though we had a reservation). The ambiance was great: very classy looking and all employees wearing tuxedos, they even had live music. So because of all that (and the price range) I was expecting to be treated like in a fancy restaurant... having a waiter pull out the chair for me and all. I stood there for a couple of seconds but no one seemed care, so I just pulled my own chair. Also, it's part of the wine etiquette that when I order a glass of wine the sommelier or waiter will let me inspect the wine before just bringing me a glass full of it. They do all this at Ruth's Chris and dk's so I was very surprised that they didn't do so at Hy's. After all, it does seem like a slightly fancier place, and definitely pricier than dk's. I ordered a filet mignon (medium) and my husband got the new york strip (medium rare). Neither of them was good. The presentation looked unappetizing and I was having such a hard time chewing and swallowing my steak that I only ate half of it. The flavor wasn't bad but it definitely wasn't anywhere near the quality what I was expecting or used to. Also, half of the oysters that we ordered for appetizer tasted fishy. They also failed to keep our glasses filled and getting the check took forever. The reason why I gave Hy's two stars instead of one is the ambiance and since it was my husband's birthday we got a slice of cheesecake that was pretty good. If you want great food and great service I highly recommend dk steakhouse on Kalakaua ave.
(2)
Robbie E.

The service here is amazing. You truly get the 5 star treatment. The menu has plenty to choose from but if you want to spend less than $50 for an entree it really limits your options. Many people sat and upon opening their menus stood up and left. Again, the food, service, and drinks are amazing but you will be paying premium price.
(4)
S N.

Steaks were yum and were prepared just how we wanted it, my husband ordered the 34oz T-bone stake rare and love it, I have the garlic steak and it was perfect. My parents had the new York steaks and king crab legs and they loved it. Overall we had an awesome experience.
(5)
Binnie N.

My husband and I came here for my birthday. I have been dying to try this place out and see how it compared to dk's steakhouse and Morton's. FOOD: The food was absolutely amazing. This has is by far my favorite steak place on Oahu and we have tried MANY. Starting off, there was a complimentary basket of cheese bread. It had a nice salty bite from the cheese to contrast the soft moist breat. I ordered the lobster bisque which was absolutely creamy with a lobster packed taste. For the entree course, my husband ordered the NY strip 13 oz with french fried potatoes and snap peas which was priced at $50. His steak was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. He didn't care much for his potatoes. He thought they were going to be french fries but it turned out to be potato wedges. I ordered the beef Wellington with a side of white rice, snap peas and shrimp scampi. My beef Wellington was a juicy moist piece of filet wrapped in flakey pastry dough. The shrimp in my shrimp scampi was cooked beautiful while being bathed in a butter bath. It was heaven on my tongue!. My entree was priced at $56 but well worth it! Since it was my birthday, I received a complimentary strawberry cheesecake. I thought it was a little too sweet for my taste. My husband was told that HAD to get the chocolate lovers' flambe since Hy's Steakhouse is the ONLY place that flamed the desserts tableside. It definitely was fun to watch them prepare the dish. I can't remember much of this dish besides the amazing homemade vanilla ice cream because at this point, I had one too many dangerous apple martini's. SERVICE: Our waiter was great and very attentive. He made sure that our drinks and water glasses were never empty or even CLOSE to. He realized when to give us more time to order and he simply just kept a good eye on us. AMBIANCE: This restaurant has an old fashioned feel to it and just romantic. There was just enough lighting to set the mood, not too light but not TOO dark either. It made you want to sit just a little closer to your love one and hold hands. OVERALL: We just LOVED this place and will definitely be coming back for our special occasions. We could NOT afford to eat here every week! I forgot to mention that we got our picture taken and placed into a frame by our waiter since it was my birthday. It was very nice and sweet of them. It is similar to what Morton's steakhouse does for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
(5)
Reid A.

Getting what you pay for, and I mean that in a very good way. When I say I give this place 5 stars, I rank it with a much stricter rating system since the service, food, and ambiance has to be at its peak. Simply, Hy's is deserving of 5 stars. I've gone to Hy's for two special occasions. One was my graduation from architecture school and the second and most recent visit was for my Dad's birthday. Both times we all had a great dining experience. The rib-eye and prime rib with cajun spices were both so good. The fat melts in your mouth. The meat was so juicy. I couldn't finish all of the steak because I had to leave room for desert. The cherries jubilee was a really neat thing to watch and it's best if you experience the show/desert yourself. Our waiter was very nice and extremely helpful. They wear suits and bow ties ^.^ The ambiance was interesting. Ornate wood patterns and oil paints sort of transport you back to the renaissance days. The lighting was dim, but there was enough light to see. Hy's is a great place to eat great quality steak.
(5)
Jimmy F.

Whenever I've driven past Hy's Steakhouse, I always felt an urge to stop, go in and check it out. Maybe I felt a pull to this restaurant because an episode of "Lost" was filmed there. Whenever my trips to Oahu end, I always joke about how "We should never have left the Island!" So maybe I'm subliminally drawn to Hy's. Well, on my last visit I can say that I finally dined here. Unfortunately, it's one of those things that you need to experience in order to discover that you're not missing anything. The interior provides a fantastic atmosphere with rich, dark colors. The low light adds to the decor by giving the restaurant the color of light brandy. The service is outstanding and very attentive. The staff was always present to provide plentiful information of the menu items, immediately pick up any utensils that had fallen and quickly refill beverages the moment they drop below the ice line. I ordered a bone-in ribeye so I can only comment on this particular cut. It was what you would expect from this type of cut to be. It was marbled perfectly throughout so there was plenty of fat on every forkful of food. The flavor was woodsy from the Kiawe wood they use for their grill and there was just enough salt to enhance that flavor. So when does Hy's begin to falter? The moment a fly started buzzing around me and promptly landed on my table. When it comes to high end steakhouses, I have NEVER had any issues with pests so I couldn't believe what I was seeing! As the little fellow strutted boldly towards my plate, I swiped the air slowly with my hand to ward him off. To my surprise, he kept moving forward! It wasn't until I had to be more aggressive with that motion that he buzzed off. As I was still in disbelief, he actually came back and landed on the lampshade of the light at my table. I couldn't stand it anymore so slapped my napkin onto him. I called the Maitre'd over for a new napkin and showed him the fly that was laying on there. His eyes widened and he was extremely apologetic, as well as he should be! His response was something that I expected, which was him jokingly saying that they get in sometimes. As with anything in Hawaii, I've come to accept these kind of "don't worry, be happy" responses even at supposedly high end places. Overall, I still enjoyed the food that night but not the meal. I couldn't finish the steak I originally began inhaling after seeing that fly. I didn't even touch the complimentary dessert they provided for our special occasion; however, my child did. She didn't let the incident lessen her experience and perhaps I should take a page out of her book. Then again, does that mean I need a toddler's point of view to enjoy a place such as this? I certainly hope not because I've come to expect more. I probably would have been impressed if I came here for dinner for my 8th Grade Graduation Dance or High School Junior Prom. I'm not impressed with Hy's because they couldn't provide the complete experience. The food and service should be what accords a restaurant its rating, but my score falls short because of a restaurant's most basic responsibility: a diner should never, ever see pests of any kind in their establishment. For those who would criticize me for this detail, please ask yourself why you would find this acceptable? So please learn to close the door behind you, Hy's. Because I've closed the door on you.
(2)
Mark B.

Took the wife hear for Thanksgiving dinner. The cheese bread that everyone is ranting over is good, but it's just basically cheese toast. The steaks are of top quality in terms of tenderness and leanness but the steak have very little flavor. The strawberries flambe for desert was very good. If we could add tenths I'd give this place 3.6 stars.
(3)
Michael C.

Although I can honestly say that Hy's doesn't serve the best steak I ever ate ( that honor is reserved for the Ribeye Steak @ Smith & Wollensky in Las Vegas), I think that they make up for it in terms of customer service, ambiance, and showmanship. Firstly I should mention that it's Valet only at Hy's since they are located on the property of a hotel in Waikiki. That being said, I was fearful we wouldn't make our reservation of 730pm as one of the worker's was carrying out the "Hy's Valet Full" sign as we pulled into the driveway. Luckily, were the 2nd to the last car to make it into the valet that night AND made it on time to our reservation. Stepping into Hy's, it feels like you're sort of transported into another time as the restaurant (on the lower level anyway) has a sort of classic (I wouldn't say outdated though) old-world feel to it. There are 3 main dining areas: the front where you can view the steaks being prepared, the mid-level where the bar/lounge is located, and the upper level that actually doesn't match the decor of the bottom levels. But enough about that, let's move on...... The full valet was obviously a sign of how busy the restaurant was that night, it was definitely packed, not an empty table in sight. We were seated on the bar level just close to enjoy the live music provided by entertainer Audy Kimura. He sang a variety of songs for the evening, no doubt some chosen for the those having a belated Valentine's dinner. I should mention that they do serve complimentary cheesebread, which is sounds simple enough but it's quite good. I decided to start with the soup du jour, which was lobster bisque, while my friend chose the crab and avacado salad. The lobster bisque was a nice surprise as it was rich and flavorful, and it was a HUGE portion no less, which I didn't end up finishing as I wanted to make sure I saved room for dinner and dessert. For dinner, I chose the steak teriyaki with garlic mash, while my friend chose garlic steak and mash. To accompany our meal, we ordered a bottle of pinot noir. The steak's were good, not fantastic, but good overall. They were cooked and prepared well, no complaints at all about dinner. Now the highlight of the evening was dessert: Banana Foster's! This is the "showmanship" I mentioned at the beginning of my review and what makes dining at Hy's a unique experience. In addition to salads, dessert is something that is also prepared tableside for customer and patrons to watch and ooh and ahh over time and time again. The server prepares the banana foster's dessert complete with sparks, flames, and a lot of heat coming from the pan on the single burner being used. And after all is said and done, there's a small mound of vanilla ice cream smack dab in the middle of sliced bananas and a sauce mixture of banana liquer, rum, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Of course, I finished my entire dessert. It was absolutely worth the wait indeed. SERVICE: All the staff we encountered that evening, from the host and hostess, the server as well as the busboys exhibited quality customer service. I think I have to give the most credit to the server as he was very professional, polite, and outgoing. And despite the busy pace of the restaurant that night, he apologized for the wait, thanked us for our patience continually, and made sure to check up on us throughout the evening. Bottom Line: Although dessert was the star of the evening, it was an overall great dining experience. Exemplary service and teamwork also proved to be strengths of the staff.
(4)
Forrest W.

The atmosphere is very elegant and old timey, but nice. The service cannot be beat; they were absolutely attentive and responsive. The cuisine matched the atmosphere, good but a bit out dated for my taste; my parents may have had the same menu selection 40 years ago as we did today. Over all, classical and good.
(4)
Teresa G.

Came here because I bought a coupon online. I decided to use it on my daughter birthday. We ordered a prime rib and split it. The cheesy bread is overrated. The prime rib was tender and juicy. We also ordered the banana foster and that was too die for. It is made table side and worth every calorie. While the service and food was good, it is way to expensive to eat here. You can get just as good steak at outback or home made.
(3)
Asako O.

Hy's, the pinnacle of steak houses, is a longstanding Waikiki establishment with a great reputation and high price tag. Over the weekend I had an opportunity to dine for dinner at this reputable steak house on Kuhio Avenue, my first visit ever. Thank you hubby for taking a gamble with Netflix shares where recently it has exploded BIG time (Cha-Ching)! Hy's friendly staff immediately welcomed us along with the lovely sounds of Audy Kimura. His guitar and soft voice complimented the ambiance of this fine dining restaurant. The centerpiece of the main dining room is their grilling station which is enclosed and surrounded by glass. How exciting to watch the master chef grilling beautiful cuts of meat over the Kiawe wood fire. All the meat and seafood is grilled over this custom made brass and copper cauldron to perfection. At first I was taken back by the seemingly old style decor but after hearing the soothing music of Audy, it made me feel right at home. Throughout the interior of this restaurant, the walls are covered in dark wood paneling and moldings along with framed art work. The decor is very classy yet elegant. This steak house has a fine selection of prime grade cuts of beef with New York strip, Porterhouse T-bone, Delmonico and Filet Mignon along with their famous rack of lamb. My calling was to order the beef tenderloin with black truffle sauce and garlic mashed potatoes for $33.95. This dish was prepared with sauteed morsels of tender beef and served with pancetta (Italian bacon) and pearl onions in a savory truffle sauce. It was absolutely delicious along with the warm and soft cheese bread. My hubby, who loves his meat, ordered the 28 ounce Porterhouse T-bone steak for $68.95. 1-1/2 pounds of meat! I was relieved when he ordered the 28 ounce versus the enormous 34 ounce T-bone steak for $79.95. Whew! His medium-rare tender T-bone steak was cooked to perfection. He enjoyed it so much there was not a single piece of meat left on his plate, not even on the bone. Even though we both were completely stuffed, I could not possibly turn down dessert. Banana Foster was on my mind all week long so it was a MUST to try it. Their specialty flambe dessert priced at $16.75 per person was prepared by our waiter at our table. The beautiful buttery, sugary rum sauce with bananas was poured over a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. This was divine!! Hy's has a big reputation to live up to and we really felt that they achieved that. The standard of service and their superb steaks were outstanding!
(5)
Vivienne K.

best steak house on the island. albeit in recent years, I've learned to stomach a bit of the snooty overinflated atmosphere. used to be better when they actually had Hawaiian beef (now they import from Oregon), but still great. miss the days when the cheesy bread was unlimited for free. now they charge after the first order :(
(5)
Nitti L.

My food was good, but my mother's salad was really salty. If you like REALLY salty food, that's the place for you. What I really hate this place is the waiter's attitude. After I paid and ready to leave, I wasn't sure which way to go, I asked one waiter I saw, "where is the door?" He was fooling with me by pointing and saying, " there's a one, and there's a one, and there's one." What kind of attitude is this!!!!
(1)
Andie H.

Now, lets step back to the '20s where I would be clad in a flapper dress and the boyfriend in a suit with tails. That's how I felt when I came here! Very old world ambiance, and low lighting, with a touch of romance. Now I felt like a blind duck walking around in here, my night vision is horrible! The food: Omg the infamous cheese bread. So delicious! They get you with that first free batch, makes you want to order more! We didn't try the warm spinach salad, which we must do next time, because it smelled amaze-balls. I had the 5oz filet mignon, plain, because you know the good restaurants when you can eat your steak without any sauce. It was delicious and juicy. The boyfriend ordered the garlic steak which I tried, and was also awesome. We finished off with the chocolate lovers flambee. Its like an orgasm in your mouth. And made at tableside, which was cool. The staff: Very attentive staff. I was impressed with many of them's duo languages. My water was always full. Thank you very much. The experience: Definitely try it out. It was the boyfriend's birthday and even though it was a week late, they still celebrated with a complimentary cheesecake and a picture of us to remember the experience. And order all those table-side food! I love a good show! Must try here again and experience more of their food! Stay tuned!
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Jay Jay C.

Hy's I had such hi hopes for you!!! First of all we had set dinner reservations at 8:15pm but we didnt get seated at 8:30pm. The waiter was a Dbag. I tried to substitute a french onion soup for my side option and the waiter didnt let me I was even willing to pay more but nope! If im paying fifty dollars for a steak I better be able to eat it however I want! Second the waiter forgot about us, and it took us 1 hour to get our food. He didnt come to check up on us once! Horrible service. When the food came out I was disappointed to say the least. Yes my stake was tender but no flavor what so ever, I had to add so much extra condiments just for taste! 3rd my wife asked for medium rare and that thing came out red we asked for them to throw it back into the skillet so it would be at least a little bit more cooked, no they bring her out a new steak that when she cuts it, blood gushes out. That is not right. This place is way too expensive, the service is terrible, and the food sucks! Ive eaten all over the world and ive never ever had such bad food before! This is a ripoff please please avoid it and try out a different place, im so sad wasting my money...I would of prefered blazing steaks then this crap. Sorry hy's but I really tried to love u.
(1)
Tracy L.

Decent, but not great, food that is over priced for what it is. My lamb chops dish was a generous portion, but under seasoned and a little too charred. At a price tag of over $60, I expected perfection. The lobster bisque I ordered didn't taste bad, but it didn't taste much like lobster either. It had an overwhelming taste of clarified or burned butter, although my SIL said it had an overwhelming taste of cream. Either way, it didn't taste much like lobster. My son's spaghetti off of the kids menu was really good. Our waiter Chris was also very nice and willing to please. Decor reminds me of an old-school steak house.
(3)
Chelsea G.

Made a reservation online via the Open Counter option on the Yelp app on my iphone. Booked the last reservation for Mother's Day 2013. I was looking forward to Hy's as, I really liked the ambience, food and customer service that I had received at my previous visit with Hy's Steakhouse. However, I came for this visit to be very disappointing! I was absolutely head over heels in love with the complimentary cheese bread that was served during my last visit, but disappointed to find the cheese bread served on Mother's Day to be tepid in temperature, kind of like it was made about 30 min-1 hour ago and place on a hot plate. Meh. Its okay, it was still appreciated the change of the regular bread and butter that many other restaurants offer as complimentary appetizers. The other appetizers we ordered were the Rockafeller oysters and the Exotic Mushrooms with Asparagus. My boyfriend said the Rockafeller oysters were the best thing that he ate that night, a medley of buttery cheese, spinach and hollandaise sauce. The mushrooms and asparagus were also rich in butter and herb flavor,maybe too rich for my liking, but otherwise a highlight of my meal. Both my boyfriend, daughter and i loved the prime rib that we had the last time, so we decided to all order medium well done prime rib. I was also pleasantly surprised that all steak entrees came with choice of starch (garlic mash, rice, potatoes) and veggies (string beans, carrots). I was disappointed again to find our meals tepid in temperature, although our server had said to "becareful" as the plates were "hot" Which they definitely were NOT. The prime rib wasn't as marbled and juicy as I had previously thought it was, and the temperature wasn't hot, it did not at all singe my tongue nor capture my palate. I wondered exactly how long this prime rib was sitting under the warmer. Our server Paul was really nice, and I give Hy's Steakhouse that. But accommodated us by taking our family pic before our food was served and also made sure our glasses were always topped with water. Its ashamed that I have to discredit Hy's because of the food temperature because I can still appreciate the ambience/ setting, and the food, be it was more fresh and hotter in temperature. Maybe it was because Mother's Day was a busy day? Regardless, I feel that Hy's should follow through with their high quality/ fine dining experience up until THE last customer of the day. No excuse, bottom line. I may or may not visit this place again, unfortunately. We'll see...
(2)
Cin T.

I kept putting off writing this b/c the Bossman likes this place, it's his favorite steak house. I have to agree with Ivy K, Steph K and others, that despite the rave reviews, it just didn't do it for me. BM did mention that his steak was overcooked and smaller than usual... I LOVE the overall look/feel of the dining area. The 'broiler room' has a nice romantic ambience due to the dim lighting and old-fashioned English mansion-esque decor: yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ The main attraction was the glass gazebo that houses the massive brass cauldron (kiawe wood-fired grill): yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ We had live music from 8 time Na Hoku Award recipient Audy Kimura: yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ Service was okay, but slow. Our waiter seemed overwhelmed with our party of 10. When we asked for dessert (Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Fosters), he told us that it was going to be a long wait because they were really busy. For large groups, they need to assign at least 2 waiters (the waiters are the ones in coats, busboys are in vests). D wanted to order a drink from the busboy when the waiter couldn't be found. She got denied and was told that they weren't allowed to take orders, that she had to wait for our waiter....they could have at least pass that order along to our waiter. Waiter forgot said drink and coffee that the girls ordered. He apologized at the end of the night though. He also forgot part of my entree. For each entree, you get a choice of either a bowl of mash potatoes, rice or pasta. I opted for a bowl of mixed veggies instead. Everyone got their sides, I just got my plate of scallops (which gave me food poisoning later on in the night. It was the only thing I had that no one at our table ate). We brought 3 bottles of wine because it didn't make sense to pay 3x that amount for the same bottles. Thought it was fantastic that the corkage fee was $25 (ordering the same bottles would've set us back at least $100+ per bottle). Later found out the corkage fee was $25 PER BOTTLE! CHEESE BREAD: I've had better. Nothing really cheesy about it. It was soaked in butter, sprinkled w/cheese and then baked? At least the pic looked cheesy: yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ ESCARGOT ($14.95): The best part of my meal! Delicious, salty-buttery goodness. We used the toasts & cheesy bread to sop up the extra butter that was remaining in the well. Although the snail was overcooked, it was still tasty: yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ CHILLED OYSTERS ($16.95 5pc): Chilled raw oysters, 'nuff said. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ CRAB CAKE ($13.95 per patty): Served in a buttery sauce along with chopped garlic, pine nuts, almonds and tomatoes. The roasted nuts gave it a nice crunch but the crab cake was blah. Too much filler, too mushy. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ CALAMARI FRITTI ($9.95): Nicely breaded, but the calamari was overcooked. No big deal. What I disliked was the cocktail sauce. We all agreed that it tasted like sweetened ketchup, with a very-very slight hint of horseradish. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ CAESAR SALAD ($13 per person): The girls mentioned how much they like the caesar at Assagio and even CPK better. I was missing & craving the saltiness from the anchovies. I had to add salt to my caesar. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ SCALLOPS ($36): Served in a thai sauce, infused with lemon grass and ginger. The curry and coconut milk taste was intense & overpowered the scallops. There was a tiny amount of sauteed veggies. They forgot my choice of sides: a bowl of mixed veggies. This gave me the stomach flu. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE w/FRESH BERRIES ($7): Silky deliciousness. The best part was the crunchy, nutty macadamia nut graham cracker crust! yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ KAHLUA CHOC MOUSSE ($7): The mousse literally melts in your mouth. The bits of macadamia nuts in the mousse was a nice touch. yelp.com/biz_photos/LKbbâ€¦ BANANAS FOSTERS & CHERRIES JUBILEE ($13): Nothing spectacular, it's ice cream with flambeed fruits (see pics, I ran out of space so can't link you guys, lol!
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Alex G.

I had the crab legs with a side of creamy spinach, I believe... The crab legs come already cracked so the meat just falls out and the flavor can't be beat. My boyfriend had a steak cooked medium rare and it came out exactly medium rare which is hard for some people to pull off. He had the garlic mashed potatoes which were phenomenal. It was his birthday so he got free cheesecake which was amazing! All around best restaurant experience I've had.
(5)
Sigrid F.

Worst service ever and we come here a lot so don't sit with Derek, the blond waiter. Sit with Chris we had the best service from that one! The food still rocks but if you have a SLOW server then your night will suck. Derek couldn't remember who ordered what dessert and there is only 2 of us having dinner.
(1)
Zar A.

I have dined here twice with my co-workers/bosses as it was (both times) a company dinner. Our party was about 20 or 30 people total. SERVICE - 5 STARS From the moment we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted immediately by the host/hostess with sincere and friendly smiles. It bothers me when you walk into a fine-dining restaurant and feel ignored. This was definitely not the case here. Our group was about 20-30 people, which is a super large group. The staff here was able to bring out all of our food (we had 3 courses: appetizers, main dish and desserts) at around the same time to our tables. Our group was seriously served by 7 or 8 men that all at once that would come out of the kitchen carrying out our food plates to each of us. With each of us ordering a different type of steak: fillet mignon, rib-eye, prime rib, etc. and different sides of starch: rice, baked potato, etc., the staff was very efficient in walking around the table offering bacon and onions to the appropriate person's baked potatoes. FOOD - 4 1/2 STARS On my first dining experience here, I had ordered the Fillet Mignon and it was fantastic! On my second dining experience here, I had ordered the rib-eye and absolutely loved it. Both times, I ordered my steak medium rare. And both times, my steaks were cooked perfectly! My major turn off is when the restaurant does not cook your steak correctly and you have to request for them to bring it back to the kitchen... Not a situation you want to be in, especially at a fine-dining restaurant. The only thing that lost a 1/2 star with food for me was the rib-eye that I had ordered my second time here. The steak had tons of fat and a good portion of it was inedible (due to the fats). However, our appetizers and desserts were fantastic. Salads are prepared by the table side, offering a little entertainment for guests. Again, the staff of 7 or 8 men came out all at once and bought our dessert dishes almost simultaneously to each person at our table. The side breads offered here are also superrrrrrrrr awesome! AMBIANCE/DECOR - 5 STARS I absolutely LOVE the decor of Hy's. From the minute you walk in, there is a sense of an "English Mansion"... after you pass the front receptionist area, you walk through a room with HUGE old-fashion, old-english bookcases! WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I am a huge fan of British architecture and this was such a treat for me to see these huge bookcases located on several walls at Hy's main dinning room. As our group was extremely large, we were seat in Hy's "green room", a few steps up from their main "bookcases" room. Nothing very outstanding about this room. During our dinner, there was a live band playing in the main room. Definitely cool! PARKING - 3 STARS The only parking option available at Hy's is Valet service. Other then this, you have to park on the street (metered) or somewhere else. The valet service isn't the best, it's "there" and this is why parking loses 2 star for me. I expect top notch valet service from such a fine-dining restaurant. Hy's is definitely known for their steaks, after-all it's in their name, and I believe they do live up to it -- as an amazing fine-dining restaurant. Overall, I look forward to my company's next dinner outing here! Hopefully, it will be soon!
(5)
Chad Y.

My Fancy Birthday Dinner Meat is my best friend and I am glad it could come to my birthday dinner :D This was my first time to Hy's Steakhouse and I discovered that this is one of the best steakhouses on the island (My fav is in Chicago BTW). There are many things that I loved about this place and they are: Atmosphere- So old timey you have to love it! When you walk through the door you are transported into the 60's (or 50's?). There is wood and velvet wall to wall, plush seating in the color teal. Some people may hate that it looks this way, but I think it has charm because of it. Extra Classy! Dinner- I had the Lamb Chops with rosemary and mint jelly!!!! I didn't do the expected going to a steakhouse, but I really love lamb chops! Especially, when they give mint jelly along with it! I just wanted to suck all the meat off the bone it was so tender. And I did! Dessert- When you set something on fire that is so much better than birthday candles on a cake, right!!?? Right! Watching the Bananas Foster being made is a great way to end a meal. The way they chop up the bananas, mix in the liqueur and set it a flame is a real art! I think I almost caught on fire! It is a little scary to have flames right by your face. But what is a party without a little excitement? I want to go back there more for the dessert than anything! Next time Cherries Jubilee! My birthday was a special event! Hy's was an appropriate setting for it. I will go back, hopefully, soon for my dessert. I also want to go back for drinks because of the guy, Art, who plays at the bar. What a chill way to have a drink and catch a little buzz :D
(4)
Keoni U.

This restaurant is big. Lots of tourists here. We had a reservation at 6 and got here a lil late (30 min. late) but we were seated right away. There was 8 of us in our family. 2 servers assisted us and took our orders. I had the July prefixe menu which consisted of the following. * Soup de Jour * Petite filet mignon w/ foie grios * Baked potato w/ everything * Ice cream The asparagus soup was very good and had slivers of crab meat. It was a very big portion and could have been a meal by itself. The filet mignon was small but the foie grois made it even better. Ice cream was just plain old vanilla from Haagan Dazs. Not a bad meal for $50. I was a happy camper when I was done. :)
(4)
Steve A.

1st time to visit Hy's. I must admit I went in looking forward to dessert, but after the amazing Chateaubriand, there was no room for Bananas Foster. So we decided to return soon just for dessert and coffee! Only reason they didn't get 5 stars, my landlord came in and saw me and my neighbor having dinner and now were afraid he is going to raise our rent!
(4)
Brian A.

Hy's has that stuffy old guy kind of feel to it. Like old school professor with a bow tie and mustache smoking his pipe feel. To me the ambiance leaves something to be desired. The filet I had as alright. Thick juicy and meaty, everything you can ask from a steakhouse. I will admit it was a good steak, but didn't really stand out for me. I was stuffed by the end, but the girlfriend insisted on getting the banana's foster. The banana's foster was a show! It really was something to see and it was pretty good as well. The staff is very friendly and attentive. We valeted the car, so parking wasn't an issue at all.
(3)
Lauren S.

Stepping into Hy's, you definitely get the sense that you've gone back in time, with the old fashioned-rustic feel to the decor. I've never experienced a dining experience quite like this before! My very first experience at Hy's was to celebrate my best friend passing her CPA exam and landing a great new job. My husband and I were running a little late, but upon arrival, we were swiftly escorted to our seats. I had the chance to quickly skim the menu and wine list, before our waiter approached us and asked for our drink orders. I inquired if they had a cocktail menu (because I'm not much a wine drinker), but he informed me that they didn't have an official menu; but not to be discouraged because it was a full bar, and I could basically order anything I could think of! As I pondered my favorite drinks, he suggested some of their most common requests: martinis, mojitos and lava flows. What we ordered: LYCHEE MARTINI- Definitely interesting...starting with the maraschino cherry floating inside! It was probably one of the worst attempts at a lychee martini I've ever tried, but I slowly nursed it throughout the evening. TABLESIDE CAESAR SALAD- I loved how they wheeled the demonstration cart over, and we had to opportunity to see the ingredients they used! Our waiter was very personable and we easily found things to talk about! The salad itself wasn't really what I expected. Perhaps I'm just not an authentic Caesar salad kind of girl with the anchovies and Worcestershire sauce. BEEF WELLINGTON (medium-rare)- Perfectly cooked meat wrapped in a light and flaky puff pastry! It came with a wine dipping sauce, some vegetables and a scoop of white rice. The dipping sauce was perfection! It complimented the meat so well and tasted great when I dipped the vegetables inside! Yummmm! RACK OF LAMB (medium-rare)- For this dish, our waiter arrived with the demonstration cart to carve and plate it for my husband! He loved every bite of this and almost licked that plate clean! BANANA FOSTERS- I made sure to leave room for this! I had seen enough pictures to know this was going to be amazing! The tableside demonstration was impressive and very entertaining; I loved every minute of it! And the taste? Absolutely mouth-watering! By my last bite, I was so tempted to order seconds for my husband and I! This was definitely a dinner to remember, and I can't wait to come back for seconds!
(5)
Dana Rose S.

I'm torn with this review because the food was great but my experience wasn't what I expected.. I'll start with the food. We got the delmonico (garlic style) and the peppercorn steak. Both we would say were the amongst the top 3 steaks we've ever had (and we're big foodies!). We also had the french onion soup (very cheesy! but a little salty) and the garlic fried rice (VERY garlicky if you like that). The complimentary cheese bread was awesome. Came out hot and fresh (cheesy...i LOVE cheese hehee) Now onto why I was disappointed. We were in Hawaii for our honeymoon. We were debating between Hy's and Alan Wong's for our last night in Hawaii. Our good friends recommended Hy's to us but I saw lots of great reviews about Alan Wong's on how they make you feel special if you are there for a special occasion including creating personalized menu's for you and writing your names around the outer dishes. I read Hy's reviews that also said that if you let them know it's a special occasion the will give you a good experience from the waiters acknowledging the occasion to free dessert to a framed picture. We went with Hy's since we actually knew people that have had it vs going off of yelp. We got there and the host told the lady who was seating us....seat them at table x. This gentleman asked for special seating. So immediately I was happy and had good thoughts. She proceeded to seat us at a middle table surrounded by booths and outer tables. Didn't seem special to me! The waiters and waitresses all were nice and did a good job but it was obvious they didn't know we were there on our honeymoon. No free dessert or picture, no congrats, no nothing. It almost felt sarcastic when the host told the lady to sit us in their special table. The restaurant is pretty pricey (40-50+ per steak) so you would think they would give the best service for special occasions. Look i'm not a cheap-o and don't need free stuff, it's just the thought and experience that counts. I was so disappointed that our last magical night in Hawaii wasn't so magical. I wish we went with Alan Wong's.
(3)
Baloo B.

Well to start dinner we had escargot and oysters on a half shell, both we amazing and I had the 34 ounce porter house my steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare the way I like it. The cheese bread was also amazing. The service was superb. And for desert they wheel out a cart with a portable stove top and cooked our banana foster. All and all I would highly recommend Hy's steak house. Keep in mind it is a little pricey but worth every penny.
(5)
Raych D.

Came here last night with a group of 7 friends to celebrate another one of my birthday dinners...They seated us in the main room with a lot of other parties surrounded by us, weird because last time I celebrated a large group of a party we got to have it upstairs in the more quieter section. We ordered the oyster rockefeller, calamari fritti as appetizers and 2 bottles of wine (Merlot, & white zin). For the entree majority of us ordered the duhh prime rib of course with baked potato, my two other friends who didn't order this ordered the fruits de mer and the seafood platter. My prime rib was thick, red and juicy just the way I like it. The baked potato with the works never tasted so good! With being disappointed the previous night at Morton's I was glad to be eating a delicious meal at Hys...because Hys never ever fails me! Being that we where all getting so sleepy from the dim lighting and our food coma we skipped on desert. There was also a tsunami warning that night so we needed to get out of Waikiki as soon as possible. Only complaint I have was the service. Normally the 4 times I've been to Hys they usually have excellent service but I don't know what happened last night. Our waiter was good at taking our orders, letting us know the specials, and pouring our wine but after we got our food he was no where to be found. It took us about 30 minutes just to split the check and have him come back to give us back our new bill and cards...maybe because since we had a large party a 18% gratuity was included in the check?? Regardless of that he should have been there whenever we needed him and not be so rude when we wanted our photos taken...because we are valued customers and paid big bucks to eat there almost $500 big bucks to be exact!
(3)
Celine M.

Hy's Steak House is simply AMAZING! My husband and I were in Kauai for 6 days on our honeymoon then joined a group of our friends for another 6 days in Oahu. After 5 days of spam and rice, loco mocos and Japanese ramyun we decided to end our last night in Oahu with a nice Steak dinner and was I glad that we did! This was the highlight of our stay in Oahu. The service was absolutely amazing, their food was remarkable and the ambiance was just what I wanted. My husband and I asked for a wine recommendation and we ended up order two bottles of it before we finished our meal. Oh, I forgot to mention my husband isn't a wine drinker- but yes, it was just that good! The steak was perfectly cooked, the sides were just as delicious and everyone was very friendly. When we made the reservation we mentioned that it was our honeymoon so they brought us a complimentary happy honeymoon dessert and even took a picture of us and framed it in a Hy's Steak House frame to take home for memory. It really put the cherry on top.
(5)
Teresa L.

This place is great for birthday or anniversaries. I was here with my family and we had a great time. FOOD: All the steaks we ordered were delicious. My dad had the 9 oz NY steak and he loved it. My sister had Hy's Garlic Steak and I had to agree it was also delicious. My brother and mom had the Wellington and Steak Neptune which were all delicious but the NY and Garlic steak were way better. For sides, the server recommended the garlic mashed potatoes, but I think of all the sides we got, the baked potato was the best! For dessert, we got a complimentary strawberry cheese cake which was delicious. We also ordered bananas foster which was also great. I was expecting more flame and ta-da during the flambe desserts, but there was not much of it. SERVICE: Our server was funny and attentive. He did seem a little swamped as he jumped from table to table. Other than that, we constantly had our water refilled and I enjoyed our complimentary picture. ATMOSPHERE: It felt like we should grab a book and read there. There also was no music when we went on a Saturday night. It was dimly lit in the restaurant. OVERALL: If I was to go back again, I would order the garlic steak with a baked potato.
(5)
Azzam M.

Good: The food was good. We ordered beef sirloin and caesar salad. Bad: The welcoming was poor. The servant was not experienced.
(3)
Michael A.

Ahhhh..Mazzz..Inggg!!!! THE best cezer salad I ever had. And the prime rib..the angels sang from above!!!! Expect to drop at least $50 a person, but sooo worth it! I will go back the next time I am on o'ahu. Save room for desert, it is also a must.
(5)
Kel F.

It was great, except for the A/C not working well.
(4)
Kara K.

With so many reviews, read those about the steak. I am just writing about their flambe dessert. We ordered their chocolate flambe dessert, which is served with fruit on the side. It was one of the best desserts I have ever had in my entire life, but I paid for it dearly later that night. I was so sick, the dessert must have been too rich. I highly recommend it for those with strong stomachs that are used to years of sugar coating and alcohol. I thought I was one of them but I was beat by their flambe! I still dream about it; it was so delicious but my stomach still aches a little when I think about the effects of the flambe. Nevertheless, try it if you're there. I liked it more than the Roy's chocolate souffle which is supposedly one of the best desserts on the island.
(5)
Palmer L.

The food was good! To me the service was really crappy! They seemed like they didn't want to help! They didn't even ask us if we were celebrating anything! To me I had better service at a fast food joint!
(3)
Caitlin L.

Love, love, love the ambience in this place! Definitely takes you back..well, as back as I can go, I'm only 24. You can tell this place prides itself on great customer service and professionalism. I ate it up! For our one year anniversary we decided to splurge and headed here. I have to say, I don't think I can ever eat at Ruth's Chris again...except maybe for that sweet potato stuff...Anyway, both my husband and I agreed that the quality of the steak was just so much better! My hubs had the steak wellingtong, which immediately gave me order envy, because who doesn't want something that comes wrapped in a puff pastry like a present! It was perfection! The mushroom truffle on top was like icing on cake. The steak was melt-in-your mouth good and pink, but not too pink. I had the steak neptune. I blame this on myself for asking for it medium well instead of medium, but it was a little over-cooked around the edges. The shrimp and bernaise sauce on top were heavenly! We both had garlic mashed potatoes...mmmmmm..... We were too stuffed to do a flambe dessert, but I've heard they are just awesome. The cheesecake was two thumbs up! We did like the privacy of our booth in the back, but at times we felt ignored and isolated. The restaurant wasn't full and it would have been nice to be seated near the chef preparing the steaks. Side note: Ladies, bring a sweater! It was freezing in there!!
(4)
Albert F.

Recently, we went to Hy's for my birthday. A $50 for $100 playhawaii deal certainly helped offet the deal. Nothing seems to have changed. Nice decor, fast and attentive waitstaff. No Audy tonight, it was his night off. We started with Escargot and a French Onion Soup. Dont forget about the complementary cheese bread, cant forget about that! For the entree, I had the full cut of the Prime Rib and my wife had the Steak Neptune. She said it was yummy (and it was) but the fliet that came with hers was very tiny. My Prime Rib was 15 ounces of awesome. Upon hearing that it was my birthday, the waiter gifted us with a slice of cheesecake. Since it was my wifes first time there, we had the Banana's Foster. She enjoyed the tableside presentatoin and it was a great experience overall. We also recieved a complmentary photo, which is also great! Why not 5 stars? I'm not sure. I'm pretty miserly about handing out 5's. Perhaps its the premium price or paying for parking. I would recommend Hy's, but looking around, everyone was at least 30-40 years older then us, which is a little unsettling.
(4)
bucca d.

Very good romantic restaurant. We were in the library room which is quite private. My wife had the prime rib and I had the delmonico prepared Diane style. Its how steak is done! They top the delmonico (rib eye grilled over keawe wood) with a heavy cream marsala mushroom garlic sauce that is cooked and ignited by your table. Very good indeed and is a special order that is not shown on their menu. My wife's prime rib melted in her mouth. This place is not for everyone as it seemed very old school 1930s america or so kind of ambiance.
(5)
Doris D.

Not as good as the hype... I've definitely had better steak. I got the signature NY strip, medium rare with baked potato. The potato tasted like it was sitting for too long and thus tasted overcooked. The strip was overcooked. The lobster bisque is excellent. The oysters not so fresh. The veal chop is extremely good, get that if you go.
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Cat D.

3rd wedding anniversary dinner 8/13/11(full moon) All occurrences are true, but the full moon may have played a big part for my stars. Still not an excuse for a 5 star restaurant. Ambiance: 2 stars~ Pale forest Green carpet like material on the walls and floors, tacky lamp like shades over booths and cfl bulbs producing a dim lit ted upstairs room. No music, just accents of various tourists chatting, all reminds of me of a late 70's mobster movie where style and grace are not considered. After an hour, it starts to drain the life out of you. There was music on this particular sat. Nite, but we were not seated in the room/bar area where it was available. Suggestion : add subtle music to drain the noise level and whack colored walls for the upper room; even better, link the musician's music over the house speakers. I also noticed that the bar/main seating area looked allot better in regards to lighting, music, and decor. Wait staff: for a 5 star restaurant i expected service to be exceptional. Not mediocre. For real, I had to take off a star bc of this. Bus boys should not be pouring water over your dinner plates, especially since they are topping it off every time you take a sip. Your server should greet you within minutes of you being seated, not 6 minutes later. However, Our waiter was kind, but not as proficient in his serving skills. He took our drink order, brought our $35 Hy's house reserved Merlot (quite good) and as we are ready to order and informing him of this, he rather insisted that he would come back to take our order. Yup another 10 mins later...hense the drainage of waiting for our food with these walls. Food: 5 stars We started with their complimentary 4pc. cheese bread. This was very good. Baked with a nice crunch and cheesy flavors. The soup de jour was a lobster bisque. It was creamy with a chunks of lobster pieces. We also had the house salad with balsamic dressing. The dressing was a nice type of vinaigrette with fresh mixed greens, tomato, and julienned red pepper. I had the Garlic fillet Mignon (cooked medium rare) with a mushroom demi glaze, side of their house mashed potatoes. The mushroom glaze was nice and pungent served with sliced garlic pieces that was cooked to a nice brown crunch, it complimented the steak. The glaze was either dipped in the sauce or the sauce was poured on top. It was very good. My husband had the 15 oz prime rib (about 5 oz was fat), with sugar snap peas and house mashed potatoes. served with au jus. Banana fosters (thanks babe for the history of this classic dessert) is Cooked at your table. Bananas cooked over a rum, brown sugar, butter, triple sec glaze served with ice cream is of amazement. Our two top, three course meal cost us $170 (tip was not calculated). So of course with all the food and wine we had and needing room for dessert, we had some left overs. I had half of my fillet Mignon with my mushroom glaze and mash potatoes. A good breakfast or lunch meal for me. My husband had about half of his plate left over as well. As it turns out. They gave me my wrong take out. My meal was someone Else's and vice versa... So of course i can't eat this bc i don't where this persons fork was! Yes, i was not very pleased. Actually pissed off. Why? bc that left over was at least $25. Left a msg with the GM. So I'll let you know how that goes. I'll post pix, so you won't think that i am exaggerating. Overall the food which accounts for the most stars was very good. But the other items also need attention to, so deducted two stars for ttasteless ambiance and service.
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Winnie L.

we should have taken advantage of the steak and lobster deal at ruth's chris in restaurant row instead. see pics for the food -cheese bread - first basket free, subsequent baskets cost money. i can make this at home -clam chowder - meh, it's campbells with extra corn starch and maybe rosemary sprinkles -onion soup - meh - way too salty and the cheese was relentless like stringy gum -peppercorn steak - so peppery that it cured my cough. -Hy's "Reserve" HY'S merlot, Pedroncelli Winery Sonoma - not bad but reserve should be memorable. -dessert - um, $13.95 PER PERSON means $27 for dessert? serious? if it's only for one, then it's $15.95? i don't care if it's flambe. i'll buy my own torch gun and flame my dessert myself. Andy Kimura was playing guitar in the main dining room - i would have given this place an extra star if they had seated us in the main wooden dining room, but they stuck us in the ugly seafoam green room that reminds me of a Coco's or a retirement home. Bleh. my bf has great intentions but too bad this one didn't turn out the way we had hoped. don't forget the dress code: no wife-beaters, hats and "tee's" but if you have basketball shoes on, apparently they would overlook it if you are black wearing a polo (cuz then it would be racial profiling)
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Angelica A.

My fiance's mom is in town so we decided to give this place a try. I called to make a reservation for 3 on a Saturday night and we were told that we couldn't be seated till 830pm. The person on the other side of the phone was quite rude and i was kind of turned off by this. I was super bummed because we've been meaning to try this place for a while. We decided to still give this place a try despite the rude encounter. We arrived there early and were seated immediately. This was our first time here and we couldn't believe how big this place is. We were seated on the 3rd level in a little booth. Immediately we were served their famous "cheese bread," it is absolutely 'onolicious! For appetizers we ordered the french onion soup, calamari and caesar salad. Everything was fantastic i really liked the richness of the french onion soup, the calamari was soft and tender and i liked how it was a filet of squid not the tentacle pieces and the best part was the caesar salad which they make table side. The waiter explained every step to us while he was making the salads, everything is made from scratch and it was AMAZING! For our entrees my fiances mom got the Chicken Marsala, I got the Garlic Stea and my fiance got the Delmonico 18oz. We all really enjoyed our meals, my steak was cooked to perfection and the garlic mash and snap peas that comes with it are "WINNAHS!." I really like how all of their entrees come with a vegetable and starch unlike other high-end steak houses where everything is ala carte. For dessert they gave us a complimentary cheesecake with a strawberry topping for my fiances moms birthday. The cheesecake to me was a little too foamy, i'm more of a NY cheesecake kind of girl. I did try a bite and i must say the crust was really good. My fiance and his mom loved it and gobbled it all down. I on the other hand was trying to save room for their dessert flambes. I saw them making it for the tables around us during dinner so i really wanted to try it, but i was just too stuffed. I will definitely make a mental note for next time to start off with dessert first! lol oh i forgot to mention they took a picture of us during dinner, printed it up and gave it to us complimentary. That is five stars in my book. I'm really glad we still decided to go here even though we had poor customer service over the phone. All of the waitstaff here are really on it; checking on you, making sure you water is always full. I swear they are like ninjas every time i would drink a sip of water there they were filling my cup back up! Hy's definitely one of the best steak house in HAWAII!
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Mei Hsin L.

The decor is hideous, dull, and did some to take my appetite away. but as little appetite I had to begin with, the first bites of prime rib I took were amazing. The meat tender, thoroughly delicious, and with the right amount of crisped skin attached. the mashed potatoes bored me to death and the horseradish was simply gross. The Malbec was pretty good, thank the Lord as the wine list by the glass was pretty dinky. The cheese bread was actually kind of nauseating and I only tasted cream in the soup of the day. but this is an EXCELLENT place for beef!
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Tracey B.

Great teppanyaki spot. I prefer Hy's to Tanaka of Tokyo or Benihana. The hibachi show is a hit with kids.
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Catie T.

I had the prime rib it was very tasty!! Great anchovy Cesar made in front of me :) but the.mixed drinks are not very good should have just got wine :(
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ABC M.

Hy's ambiance is the set-up of an "old English mansion" complete with a library, old books and framed art adorning the walls. The waithelp is formally dressed in tuxedos, yet the attire of patrons is really not formal at all; in fact far from it. Known for their steaks, prime rib, rack of lamb and their infamous flambe desserts prepared tableside; one of the few restaurants known to still prepare tableside desserts, salads and even serving of steaks/meat. Usually, I order the prime rib and my hubby orders the rack of lamb. This last time, I ordered the Delmonico 14 oz. steak, which is a Rib-Eye steak. However, the waiter suggested to order it with the peppercorn sauce, so I did and enjoyed it thorougly. We also always order their creamy buttery, cheesy escargot with the tiny french bread slices. Then when all six have been consumed, we proceed dipping our remaining slices of bread into the yummy sauce! Of course, who can forget their complimentary cheesy garlic bread upon being seated at the table! I fill-up on this heavenly crack bread so quickly that by the time our main entree appears, I'm 3/4's full! It doesn't help that they take an extremely long time to prepare your dinner; I'm just glad we have the cheese bread, escargot and caesar salad to occupy and fend off the hunger pangs afflicting me to begin with! Their caesar salad to me is a hit or miss; depending on who prepares it. Sometimes I think they put a little too much lemon; resulting in a very citrus-tangy flavor. Their creamed spinach is good, but I prefer Ruth's and Wolfgang's more. We always order their Bananas Foster and it never disappoints! Love, love, LOVE IT! Very nice presentation as they prepare it tableside for you! The waitstaff is formal in appearance, but very laid-back, local, social, informative, accomodating and attentive. When making reservations, request to sit downstairs by the glass broiler room so you can observe the grilling of the steaks. Also, make sure to bring a jacket or sweater as it is quite chilly. Bottom-line: Great food and music, but pricey and main entree takes too long. We were there for a total of 2 1/2 hrs and that's actually quite fast! I've been there where it took them much longer to serve our main entree and we ended up being there for 3 1/2 hrs!
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Stephanie H.

I really wanted to like this place, I really did. The ambiance is nice; kinda like you're stepping back into the 1940's which is fun. The cheesey bread is alright, it is cheesey that is for sure and that's about all it has going for it. The wine list is extensive. In the words of Larry David, having said that... I will never come back. For the price I would expect an earth shattering, amazing meal. The steak was tasty, and that was about it. I ordered the Steak Neptune which came with asparagus, garlic mashed potatos and shrimp. The asparagus was barely seasoned and not cooked enough and the shrimp was also flavorless. The mashed potatos were good, but nothing I can't make at home. My fiance, however, loves the food here. Their redeeming factor is the service, that is for sure. You probably will never come here and get bad service.
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Lesley B.

Unbelievable food. Great dining experience. Must try. Just the very very best
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Scott G.

Pretty good
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robert k.

After celebrating my 25th birthday at Morton's in San Jose I got a little bit of a taste for some of the finer things in life. One of those things is upscale steakhouses. So when I read about Hy's, I knew this was a must-stop place in Waikiki. We hiked Diamond Head that day, and I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes, so we decided to go celebrate at Hy's. It's a gorgeous restaurant inside - very old school, waiters dressed in tuxes, quiet, etc. We had two waiters, one was named Jonah who was fabulous, and another guy who's name I sadly forget. I must say that the speed of the service was kind of slow. They were good at refilling our water and clearing our table, but the food came out kind of slow. We had the Caesar Salad made table-side which was delicious. Definitely one of the best caesars I've had. We also nibbled on a basket of their free cheese bread, which kind of sucked. I love so-so garlic bread and pizza, but even I thought this was gross. It tasted like left-over Pizza Hut but worse. Our steaks came out and they were definitely pretty good. Not the greatest, but good. The sides were only so-so too. I also got a side of their peppercorn sauce and did not like it at all. I was glad I didn't get the steak prepared in the peppercorn sauce. We saved room for their flambe desert though, and since we were celebrating we decided to get all 4 - Bananas Fosters, Cherries Jubilee, Strawberry Mint, and Chocolate Lovers. Each one is prepared by hand table side with flaming ingredients. All I can say is - Wow! Not only did I love watching Jonah prepare the dishes, but I loved sampling all the delicious tastes. I would return just for desert for this reason alone. In the end, this was a great experience. The food was good, but not amazing. However, the ambiance and decadence of this dinner was fantastic, and I would return for that any day.
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Tricia S.

Ambiance: absolutely beautiful! it's not so dark that you can't see, but dark enough to make it romantic. The one drawback was the Kiawe fire burning. I'm really sensitive to smoke, so it actually caused my sinuses to hurt a little. Hy's is the only place I could find the beef wellington, it was wonderful. For the flambes, we chose the chocolate decadance and strawberry... the strawberry was good, but i would definetely go with the chocolate! it tops a bed of fruits anyway, so you get the best of both worlds! Service: water glass was filled before it ever hit half down! We started at 5:30 and service was PERFECT, but come 6:30, you could see how crowded it was and service got SLOW... but would overall would recommend!
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Richard L.

Very few things in life are consistent. Hy's Steak House is one of them. We go at least once everytime we visit HNL and really enjoy the food. The small Filet Mignon was perfectly wood grilled. The usually huge baked potato has shrunken a bit, but we were still pleasantly full when we walked out. We will be back.
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Akiko K.

Great food and great service! A nice little extra was their birthday special - complimentary homemade Hy's cheesecake and a keepsake photo.
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James G.

Beef Wellington. I have had the rib eye here before - which was good, but this time I the beef wellington (rare), and it was fabulous! The green beans were cooked but still had some snap to them, and the garlic mashed potatoes were well prepared. But the beef wellington was the star. Red wine sauce complemented the meat perfectly. This probably would have been a 4 1/2 star review, but I can't round that up to a perfect review. The only problem with the meal was that seafood and avocado salad was missing the avocado. It tasted good, but the combination of crab and avocado is one of my favorites. I came into the place really hungry, or I would have told the server. Wait staff and bar tender were great. This place is a little dressy by Waikiki standards, but there isn't really an enforced dress code (or at least flip flops and shorts are OK). And thank you Yelp for having a spell check!
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Cory M.

There are a lot of good and a lot of bad about Hy's. For starters, $5 valet parking?! Including tip that's $8-$9 before I've spent a dime on what I'm there to do...eat! Okay, okay, okay, me Chinee and this is some fancy schmancy restaurant so maybe that's okay for the normal foodie. 2. The place is quite stuffy. I walked in the door to be greeted by 3 hostesses and 2 other dudes with bow ties. All they did was stare at me as I tried to look in the dining room for my party that was already seated. Talk about uncomfortable. They also require a collared shirt for men. Snooty by my standards. This is Hawaii AND you're in Waikiki! WTF?! 3. Okay, on to the food. The cheese bread they give for free was good. I went with the Delmonico. It's a ribeye damn it! Just call it what it is! Like I said, stuffy. On the positive, the Ribeye was cooked perfectly - nice sear on the outside and nice and pink on the inside. The flavor was only okay though. Being cooked on the keawe grill, I'd thought it would have a more smokey taste to. The baked potato was good (nothing special) and dessert (strawberry Romanov) was also okay at best. All in all the meal was good, not great. I don't think the meal justifies the price. If you're into wearing sweater vests with dress shirts & ties, this might be the place for you. It's just way too stuffy for my tastes and too expensive for my $$$.
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Whit J.

Food and service is great and very friendly people. Love how they cook your steak. Went here for our anniversary and will definitely be returning to Hy's for more great food.
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Craig P.

Loved the steak and the service was top notch. Great old school steak house.
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Christine C.

Love Hy's Steak House- Great big city atmosphere and wonderful food!
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Matthew P.

Colonel Mustard, in library, with the steak knife. I think I just ate a well-rested porterhouse t-bone in Jay Gatsby's library. Bananas Foster in Hawaii, why not. I forgot my wallet, can you pay for me please?
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Albert N.

Food was good, but not exceptional. Very overpriced. Our table was in a really bad location where we kept getting bumped by staff. Service was extremely slow and timing way off. Didn't raise concerns at the restaurant, was too hectic, but did email after. No response, even though I asked for one. Really disappointed.
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Glenn L.

I find it ironic that most of the awful reviews have been coming from people from Southern Cal...Where trendy is the norm...So the home of flash and not necessarily class!!! In the land of trendy chefs that would flip their mother's restaurant if it was older than 6mos...Goes to show you they don't know jack about Tradition and Island Institutions..Well maybe yeah some of the items are classics and not to your Su Vid or laser beam steaks techniques or whatever trendy crap that people in LA LA land like but, We in Hawaii show respect to legends and honor our kupuna and kupuna kine restaurants...The food is as on par with any of the other's in O'ahu..Morton's,DK,Ruth's Chris, even the ..oh and BTW...New Steakhouses like Wolfgang's Zweiner in Waikiki which pays it's honor to traditions and institutions like Peter Luger's in NYC, likes HY's is an Icon of Steak and Chop Houses in the World, so if you want trend go to Kraft or Chop etc...but all of them pay respect to these icon's of Steakdom... BTW my favorite is the Delmonico..with creamed spinach, Grilled asparagus with Bearnaise, and Caesar salad with Baked potato and Sauteed Mushrooms. Yeah Cardiac Arrest on plates but WTF You only live once and I only go to this place on really special occasions maybe once or twice a year if that!!! Live once in while, eat sleep and breath a legend of steakdom in Hawai'i... Oh yeah they do change..you can wear Aloha attire and shorts even..I remember when you had to have a jacket on..So something's change... also the Rack of lamb is ono! at least when I've shared it!!!
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Matt R.

Excellent dining experience. Ordered the peppercorn and tne surf n turf with crab legs. Steaks were flaverful and cooked properly. The garlic mashed potatoes were a disopointment (for the best go to the Luxor in Las Vegas- OMG) . We topped the dinner off with cherries jubaleeee which was excellent and the show preparing it at table side was great. If your looking for an upscale steak house, its worth a try.
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Paul G.

Expensive, but amazing. Steak was cooked perfectly (rare, and it typically never comes out proper) and the wait staff was extremely prompt and courteous. I travel for work and have eaten at many places. This has been the best in 6 years.
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Jeff W.

My wife and I celebrated my birthday here. The service was top notch, the atmosphere was relaxing as if we were in an old English manor. The steak was perfect and the prime rib is legit! Def worth the $$.
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Peter C.

I came here recently for my mother's birthday. The staff was professional, friendly and very attentive. It seemed that my water glass was never empty for more than 60 seconds. I like that. For an appetizer, I had the Oysters Rockefeller, which was decent. However, I've had it other places where they put cheese, but if this place did, I could hardly tell - maybe it was overwhelmed by the butter sauce. For my meal, I had the 10 oz. Prime Rib, which was good, except for some extra gristle. And, for dessert, I chose one of their special table-side preparations - the Bananas Foster (they prepare it table-side if your party gets two or more of any of their special desserts). I liked the presentation, which was, along with everything else, sharp and professional and enjoyable.
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Susan F.

I purchased a half off deal from one of those website and got a $100 gift certificate for $50. I always find things more appealing when I pay for it at a discounted price, especially if I haven't eaten there before. But that's not the only reason I give Hy's 5-stars, the food was phenomenal. I've been wanted to come to Hy's for awhile, but each time we would plan to go we would forget to make a reservation and they would be booked. I've always wanted to try Hy's because its been in Waikiki for as long as I can remember and never heard a single bad thing about them. I became really excited when we walked toward the restaurant and you could just smell the Kiawe burning. We walking into Hy's and it is exactly what I envisioned... old. Like you stepped back in time... but to me it seems that a lot of steakhouses have this sort of feeling (or maybe its just the ones that I've been to).I ordered the Delmonico (14oz for $43.95) and for those of you that don't know (which I didn't) Delmonico is a rib eye. I actually looked at the menu and wondered why they didn't have a rib eye on the menu. Troy, our fabulous server, was nice enough to inform me :) My steak was cooked to perfection, seared on the outside, bloody red in the middle with great seasonings. It came with a baked potato with all the fill-ins (real bacon not bacon bits) and green beans. Delicious. Delicious. Delicious. And for dessert we ordered the chocolate lovers ($13.95). I'm not a big sweets eater, but this table side made dessert was really good. I highly recommend getting dessert even if you are extremely full, because you'll eat it and if you don't you'll regret it. An overall great experience with food and service.
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Sam S.

Do not sit at the bar. We had reservations for tonight but couldn't wait so we went last night instead. We sat at the bar and ordered Prime Rib. The bartender was a mean, grouchy old man from the moment we sat down. It was obvious from the get go that he was not happy to have bar patrons and did not want to work. The food was probably delicious but we were so upset with the service that we couldn't enjoy it. It was only when he tossed the bill down did he speak and try and be nice. I have been a Mgr of many high end restaurants and live on a neighboring island and this was the first time in my life I wrote a 0 in the gratuity line!
(1)
Steve Z.

Solid place. Expensive but not ridiculously so. NY Strip: Very good, not the best ever but very good. I had the special which meant the strip came with three shrimp and some garlic sauce, all on a fairly hefty bed of orzo and spinich. Excellent service. Nice decor. Decent value.
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Address : Waikiki Park Heights Hotel,2440 Kuhio Ave, Ste A
Honolulu, HI, 96815
Phone (808) 922-5555
Website https://www.hyshawaii.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :5:00 pm - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Valet
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Hy’s Steak House

Waikiki Park Heights Hotel,2440 Kuhio Ave, Ste A, Honolulu, HI, 96815

Hy’s Steak House Menu

Appetizers

Specialties Salad

Soups

Kiawe Broiled Steak

Hy's Bone-in Steaks

Seafood

Steak with Seafood

Desserts

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Appetizers

Specialties Salad

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Kiawe Broiled Steak

Hy's Bone-in Steaks

Seafood

Steak with Seafood

Desserts

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