Avoid the tomato and onion salad for two. Unless you don't mind paying $15 bucks for a plain tomato and raw onion. Other than that, i would recommend the surf and turf special if it's available. One last thing, if you are from NY and miss that unmistakeable NY attitude then look no further and just take a seat at the bar.
(3)
Brooke O.
I am indeed a fan, I love this place for steak. One of my favorite dinner places. I go with a few girlfriends and we order almost every side dish and share. The service is great, the location is great and we can sit after and take our time with dessert and do not ever get "the vibe" to hurry up and leave. Once we stayed and chatted for four hours and no one even hinted we over stayed our welcome. That alone makes them a winner!!!
(4)
Brad K.
Dinner and apps were fantastic, but super expensive. Dessert were ok, lots and lots of whipped cream(unnecessary). I recommend this place for all carnivores. My only gripe is the portion are hearty....I'd like to think that slightly smaller portions for lesser cost would be more suitable. It's just so gluttonous in my opinion. Steak are seasoned well, mashed potatoes were excellent, crab cake was good, Caesar salad was average, service is friendly. Broke the bank on this Mother's Day dinner. I would go back but only if in the budget.
(4)
Elsa B.
I wanted to bring my husband here for fine steak!!! We started with the beef carapaccio absolutely amazing. Then ordered a sirloin, we were certainly pleased with the steak cooked to perfection. The service at the bar was great, Stephanie and Hans get a thumbs up!!! We were extremely happy overall!
(5)
Jon M.
Very average, food wasn't full of flavour and was not suited to its ambience. Wait staff were attentive but not welcoming. Looks fancier than it is
(2)
Ramfis B.
Ok Steak Lovers, if you are looking for a Really Good Steak, Wolgang's Porterhouse Steak fits the bill. The Steak here is cooked to perfection and is defintely and i have tried almost all of the Steakhouses here on the island. PARKING: There is an ample amount of parking in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and i think parking is free for the first 3 hours with validation.. AMBIENCE; I hate to say this for the lovey dovey couples, but there is absolutely not one romantic table to be had here. The tables are so close together here, you could actually pickpocket the couple on the next table or actually smell what kind of shampoo they used on their hair before they went out to eat.... SERVICE: The service here is what to expect from great Steakhouses. Very oldschool and professional. They work in teams of two usually and they do a great job here. FOOD: My advice to you Yelpies, just remember this a Steakhouse and just remember Steak is meat, so my advice to you is eat just the meat and skip the Seafood. If i had a choice, i would eat that Canadian Bacon and nothing else, but the Porterhouse Steak here is phenominal and i wouldn't pass it up.. Canadian Bacon: Now this thick strip of bacon my friends, is something i dream about everytime i think of Wolfgang's. Who would of ever thought a thick slab of bacon would ever taste so damn good. But this bacon is frickin addicting. I wish i could order some scrambled eggs and white rice with this appetizer.. Seafood Sampler: This Seafood sampler consisits of Crabmeat Cocktail,Shrimp Cocktail, and half a Lobster Tail. To me, it was pretty vanilla as it just didn't to anything for me. To make matters worse, there wasn't even any type of sauce to go with it until i asked the waiter if there was any sauce to go with this particular dish. At least some Cocktail sauce or a Remoulade would have helped this somewhat disappointing dish which wasn't cheap at all. Just give me 10 more orders of that Canadian Bacon instead of ordering this. Noe too happy with this item. I learned the hard way =( Steak for 2,3, or 4: Now this my friends is the reason why i LOVE this place. The Porterhouse Steak gives you the BEST of both worlds here. You get The Filet Mignon and the New York here. This Steak is so Juicy and Delicious, you don't even need their famous Steak Sauce with this Steak. What i like about it too is that they french service your steak right on your plate for you if you order the Steak for 2.. Sides: The Sauteed Onions were simply amazing and sweet. but the Lobster Mac and Cheese were somewhat disappointing. The Mashed potatoes were good and the Asparagus was nice and crunchy.. Desserts: I told the waiter to just make a Sanpler for us, so he put four different desserts on a platter for us: The Cheescake was out of this world. The Creme Brul'ee was nice, The Chocolate Mouss'e Cake was ok. and the Pecan Pie was........never mind Overall: I really like Wolgang's Steakhouse. They do a Steak like how it's supposed to be done. It is almost perfect the way the Steak is executed. What more can you say when the owner used to work at the best Steakhouse in New York, Peter Luger's Steakhouse. But that Canadian Bacon is the reason i will be back and from what i hear, the Happy Hour here is where the deals are at. So in hindsight, for carnivore lovers', you have come to the right place, but for seafood, go somewhere else....That's just my opinion.....Happy Eating Everyone =)
(4)
Alyssa K.
Oh my goodness. First of all.. the name of this place is deceiving! Wolfgang!? But it's not Wolfgang Puck? I made reservations here thinking it was Wolfgang Puck. I know, it's a dumb mistake but regardless.. I was disappointed with everything about this restaurant. Service sucks. Food sucks. I bet most people who reserve this place do so thinking it is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. So what sucked about it? First of all we had to seriously wait 10 minutes to get a menu. Finally someone rolled around and gave us ONE menu. ONE. So my husband and I had to share this one menu while sitting across from eachother. Then we finally order. I order the wolfgang salad, the fish, and the husband a steak. I swear, we got served 2 wrong salads before we finally got the right wolfgang salad - which tasted horrible by the way.. I did not even finish it. Ugh! While waiting for our main course, we got offered wine that we never ordered, and the waitress awkwardly ran away when I commented that there are a lot of service issues. Then came the main dishes. The sauce on my opakapaka was so gross! It looked like it had been sitting on the counter for a while because a thick film had formed on the lemon caper sauce. It just looked like a huge mess of cornstarch. I tried to eat as much as I could because it was expensive. I did not enjoy it at all. My husband said his steak was under seasoned. That steak sauce is so sweet and nasty too. 100% NOT A FAN.
(1)
Tab S.
The whole experience is chaotic. Your waiter will suck, the place is not only crowded with tourists, but super small and then your food. Salmon. Why is it so undercooked. Lobster Mac and cheese. Why is this lobster like rubber. Why is there no cheese. Wtf. Better off going to BLT. Personal favorite. Save yourself the expensive tab and empty stomach. Go to trump tower. BLT way better.
(1)
Boosted C.
This place was ok... Our waiter was shitty. That made the experience bad . It wasn't the best steak for the price . Went there once and that was last. I wouldn't recommend it.
(2)
Dani T.
Here is why I took them down to 1 star. The assistant manager told us to call the manager and tell them about what happened to my mom and that they would pay for her 3 therapy treatments due to her back getting messed up. 3 messages, no one every called back. Again, really bad decisions people. This shows more that you are unwilling to even help the people being hurt by this horrible floor. A $400 dinner bill for 4 people and now a $300 massage therapy bill. very disappointing.
(1)
Ivory H.
After needing a break from traditional Hawaiian fare we came to Wolfgang looking for a taste of home since our favorite restaurant is Del Frisco in Denver. It did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and started with oysters, fanny bay....yum!!! We then moved on tomato and mozzarella salad followed by a crab cake and lobster mac n cheese. All super yummy! A friend had the filet and everything was superb. The only reason it's a 4 instead of a 5 is because del Frisco is the tiniest bit better. Also Hans our bartender took great care of us and made us feel right at home!!
I've been here a few times, and if I made a review each time they would be completely different. I've had a couple really good experiences, and a couple really bad ones. The food and drinks are always great, and their well vodka is Tito's (high end). The hit or miss part is customer service We had a rude and inattentive bartender (even when it wasn't busy). I've also had a couple really friendly bartenders when it was really packed. Happy Hour is at least worth checking out because the prices are right and the food is really good.
(3)
Chris Z.
Went for happy hour last night and had a decent experience. Bartenders were fast and friendly. Wine- fair prices at happy hour, decent pours and good quality. Food- all happy hour pupus are $7 Lobster crostini- below average. Not much to say three to an order Tuna and steak tartare- below average. I guess these are served crostini style as well. I felt misled. Like the lobster three to an order. Would possibly order the steak again Sliders- burger and steak. Well above average Two to an order. This along with $7 wine saved the meal.. great taste and quality. Comes with fries Had issue with fries. Half seemed undercooked Steak for two- good quality. Not lugers but a good steak. Slightly overcooked A small issue is with the hot plates. I understand the idea but the radioactive kitchen gloves are not necessary if I can pick up the plate one you set it down. I also do not understand the hot plate if the steak does not come out immediately. Second time it has happened here. By the time many steak arrives my hot plate is just a plate
(3)
Jonathan L.
All I can say is WOW. I was lucky enough to come here twice in a week. Thanks to yelp one of those time I was able to eat free :) It was really easy to make reservations 20 minutes prior and they had seats available. When we got there we waited about five minutes before our table was ready. We were able to sit at the bar and sip on some wine and potato chips. I was told the potato chips were made in house with means its damn fresh. The dipping sauce was good too it was a mixture of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce which made it sweet, sour, and tangy. Once our table was ready the server pulled out our chair for us and placed the napkins on our lap. This is the first time someone did this for me and wow I am impressed. The menu is fairly small and eye opening. We ordered the Wolfgang salad. The wait was quick which came out in a lettuce bowl filled with Canadian bacon, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. The entire salad was soaked evenly with ranch. The Canadian bacon tasted like a Portuguese sausage while crisp to perfection. For our entree we ordered the steak for three it is a porterhouse 52 oz t-bone with filet and sirloin. The waiter put a saucer plate upside down and puts the steak plate on top of the saucer so the sauce would only be on one end so you can dip your steak on the juice. the filet went down like a meaty jello. It wasn't too salty nor was it too bland. It tasted just right. yummy. Best steak I ever had!!! From what I have heard from the general manager only the top 5% of steak houses have "prime" beef and the everyone (ie grocery stores, mortons, ruth chris) else uses "choice" or "select" grade beef. You can tell the difference because it is marbleized and a different color than other beef. Also Wolfgang carries over $500,000 worth of steak in their cellar. We also ordered steak fries with our order and instead of dipping it in ketchup we dipped it in the steak sauce instead and made it taste 100 times better!!! However, this was the least favorite part of the meal. The servers were very attentive and even folded your napkin for you when you left your seat. Over all excellent experience and would definitely come back again. P.S. If they think you are a tourist they will add 18% gratuity to your bill. So you have to tell them.
(5)
Cin T.
Minus a star for yesterday's service and atmosphere. For some reason it was ridiculously hot, made it difficult to enjoy Happy Hour. My friend was so shocked b/c for the first time ever, he saw me break a sweat, lol. Only at the end of our meal, did they finally open up the wall panels to let in some breeze, too little too late. Greg, our usual witty bartender was off so we got someone unfamiliar. This bartender paid more attention to the 4 other older Caucasian tourists at the bar, rarely checked on us. Therefore, was oblivious to the fact that I didn't get my order of Steak Tartare!! I had to bring it to her attention and asked her to fix our bill. She still got tipped out at 20%, yes I am nice like that (and b/c I believe in Karma). Ordered my usual "Canadian Bacon" as soon as I sat down. It's a must for me whenever I'm here. Usually Greg would check and have it pre-cut for us, not this time. Trying to cut these meaty slabs was difficult with the table/butter knife: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Steak Sliders portions have gotten smaller. The soft onion buns have been replaced with french bread which I didn't mind. But we asked for med-rare and got something closer to med-well. Their old sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Yesterday's sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Tenderloin Kabobs: The sweet teriyaki-like marinade made it very tender. Cooked to a perfect med-rare. Although it tasted okay, probably wouldn't order it again. I can get teri beef anywhere. yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb…
(3)
Chad O.
It was pretty crowded, especially for a weekday, but surprisingly not very noisy & still very roomy. The food was very good - my wife & I had the hamburger, and we both enjoyed them very much. From the beginning until about midway though, service was very bad. We saw more than one group come in, sit down, get their menus and order their food in the time that it took for us to get JUST our menus. When the food came, it was missing all the condiments that other patrons got served with their food and it took AWHILE for us to flag down a waiter. When it became obvious that I was getting irritated, the staff became extra attentive & apologetic. Overall a pretty good experience, despite the initial problems.
(4)
Shayna J.
Wolfgang Steakhouse has by the far one of my favorite steak dishes. I am an avid, if not, religious meat eater and I have to say their meat is exquisite. Their oysters, on the other hand, fall short. They come very small for an appetizer tray. Although their hostesses were kind and helpful, the waitress, who had served us, was tremendously rude. Her customer service was HORRIBLE. She had no knowledge of wine, she didn't smile, and she didn't come to check up on us. There should be no excuse for bad customer service. Whether or not she was having a horrible day, she shouldn't have had a horrid attitude at work. I was very disapopinted with her service. Food was great customer service not so much.
Last week I went to lunch here and ordered the petite filet mignon. When the waiter brought my lunch I was surprised to see a big plate with the a steak you could eat in two bites! The waiter then said you mustn't be to hungry today! High prices and small portions at lunch!
(1)
Kathy A.
Maybe it was just a bad night but the place was packed with tourists, loud drunk tourists, and I couldn't wait to finish my dinner and leave. Okay I believe in second chances for everyone so we tried this steakhouse again. My my I will have to eat my words....and an awesome dinner. Loved that they go off the menu if you ask for something different. Fillet Mignon was an 11 on a 10 scale, absolutely melted in my mouth. Hate to swoon and moan but darn that was off the chart. Honey Bunny did the Lamb and was in Baa Baa heaven. The service was pretty darn good considering the restaurant was packed. Tourists abound but then it is Waikiki and the best tourist destination in the whole world!
(5)
Dee D.
uuuuugghhh...me liiiiiike the happy hour T-bone Steak deal, comes with creamed spinach, mashed potato and a liiiitle tiny bit of cheesecake. ou can actually share!! I think it is about $35 buck for the combo.
(5)
Emi H.
My latest visit to Wolfgang's was thankfully much better than my last! We met up with a few friends for happy hour and were seated at a table by the bar near a window. My laptop was dying and I really needed to send off an email so my BF asked the hostess if I could plug into the wall. Tacky I know but sometimes a working girl doesn't have any other options! The hostess was more than happy to oblige us and I was more than happy to take some free electricity for my MacBook. Happy hour at Wolfgang's is such a fun place to people watch as it's mostly older wealthy boomers hanging out after a leisurely day of shopping or the beach. We ordered from the $5 pupu menu which included steak sliders and steak tartar. I'm not one for raw meat but my BF enjoyed the tartar and I was really happy with the sliders. My BF downed two $7 dirty martinis which he said were very well made. In addition to the happy hour specials I also ordered a mediterranean chopped salad recommended by our waiter which had chopped lettuce, mangos and cucumbers in it. Extremely healthy as I had the dressing on the side and a well needed addition to all the meat we were consuming. Service was fantastic and I am so happy we decided to return. Our waiter took very good care of us and even got me my salad even though it wasn't on their dinner menu. I love any restaurant where the General Manager comes up to you to introduce himself and shake your hand. That just isn't done enough these days. We'll definitely be back for another leisurely happy hour!
(4)
Bow C.
Best steak's on Oahu. That signature aged porterhouse is the best tasting slab of beef I've eaten. There is nothing like an aged steak to perfection, the taste of it very unique. Do not use the steak sauce, the natural flavor of the aged steak needs no enhancements! The Wolfgang's salad with their in house made bacon was really good. Try drizzle it with a little steak sauce, kicks it up a notch. The cheese cake from new york, creamy and tart, now that is cheese cake.
(5)
P G.
Wow! Great friendly (read: not stuffy) service, island casual attire, outstanding food and a fair price. I've done the NYC steak scene before: Peter Luger's, Morton's, Palm etc. Our steak for 2 came out medium rare to a T. They served everything for us; the creamed spinach was delicately flavored and my wife went with the hand cut French Fries which were "just right". Dessert was chocolate mousse, with homemade whipped cream that was tasty enough to fit in despite being beyond full. Not an inexpensive choice, but well worth the money for our most memorable Oahu dining experience.
(5)
Howard K.
awesome steaks cooked to perfection juicy alot of taste was sooo good we ordered the porterhouse for two twice. the sides were regular we had the sauteed mushrooms, rice & baked potato. Somehow we left enough room for the desserts and we were not disappointed the cheesecake was the best I've ever eaten.. better that the Cheesecake Factory!! The servers were very attentive and took care of the table ever though the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night.
(4)
Kelly G.
Amazing happy hour deal, if you compare it to the original dinner time price. My friends insisted on the Taste of New York - a 12 oz steak, with mashed potato, creamed spinach and a slice of cheesecake for $34. Throw in a NICE glass of their house red for $7 and you are set. They serve fresh potato chips free appetizer here. My friends and I eat them by the basketful. Their house cabernet was smooth and got me a GREAT buzz. Steak at medium rare was nice, some parts were tender, some weren't. Refilled our spinach and potatoes @ NO EXTRA CHARGE. The cheesecake is VERY NY cheesecake style - creamy, tangy and cheesy, but the whipped cream was excellent. TERRIBLE Lobster mac and cheese. TERRIBLE. Bland, lacking flavor, even had ti taken back and was still terrible the second time. Service is SLOW, but they were great in letting us split the bill 4 ways. Price is alright, compared to the dinner value. Would only come back ONCE in a long while.
(3)
Makani I.
Hostess and waiter were sucks!! Too bad the food is excellent but not service. And when I ask for check waiter said to "oh tips are not included..."WTF??Some worker there need to retraining!! Or fired!!
(3)
Michelle M.
Wolfgang's Happy Hour ROCKS!! Having said that, the Host staff don't really rock so much. Arriving a bit early to set up for our UYE @ Wolfgang's on Wednesday, I was immediately greeted at the Host Station. I approached with eager anticipation of the high brow shenanigans that were sure to quickly follow... I state my mission, "Hi! I'm meeting a few of my fellow Yelpers for a Happy Hour gathering this evening. Could I please have a table for 12 near the bar?". Hostess kind of sighed and then replied, "Unfortunately, we dont do tables for Happy Hour. I can't help you.". Boooooooo Hisssssss So, off I go to the bar where I am greeted by the friendliest Bartender Wolfgang's has...AL, you are awesome-sauce! After listening to my dilemma, Al pours me a nice drink and offers to help me save 2 more seats while I wait for the crew to arrive. THANKS, Al!!! :) Needless to say, upon the arrival of the group, and the sweet-tongued powers of persuasion (Russ is a phenom!), we were able to earn a table for our group in the dining room with the happy hour menu! The Happy Hour Menu here is rather impressive. Our group was fabulous and we sampled a few of EVERYTHING...coupled with some geniusly crafted cocktails, we were off to a great evening. My faves were the Steak Sliders and the Steak Tartar. The Mini Loco Moco was pretty yums...but I think I will definitely pass on it the next time around. I have my eye on the Hamburger Sliders for the next time. Over all, this review is for the great bar and wait staff...and of course the food. I do suggest that they adopt a somewhat friendlier outlook and interaction with Local Diners that want to get their fancy pants on and live the high life Happy Hour.
(4)
Nikki M.
Price adds up quickly, so make sure your wallet can handle it. We got the steak for 2 - $105, two veggies, a lemonade and iced tea...$170 with tip! The food was excellent - gotta give 'em that. The waiter was superb - can't take that away. The seating area was cramped. We constantly had to lean forward and scoot our chairs in (don't let them seat you near the bar or main aisle/walk area) - minus 1 star. Defintiely for special occassions only, but we got what we paid for - and it was good!
(4)
Shigeru C.
28 Days of aging of this beef! Gotta wait 28 days. In a regular world, in 28 days a piece of beef will be rotten in 28 days without proper refrigeration. But after 28 days in this restaurant's aging cabin, the beef is tasting more "rotten good" than I've ever sarcastically hoped for! The sizzling plate and a big piece of meat is no same to the ones you'll find in a supermarket. Not even a good ones like Whole Foods. This piece of beef has been well calculatedly timed for its transformation from the protein of meat into Amino acid magic on your taste buds. Oh no, not just the taste buds but all the way down to your DNA level pleasure as an animal consuming another animal's meat for its pleasure and life support at such a high price! Thankfully, my buddy who went with me had a gift certificate of a $100 at this restaurant, but oh no, that's not going to be enough!! Haha! I was just a bit worried because I've been to a happy hour at this place and it was lukewarm impressive. But hey, this Porterhouse is not the same! No, no. Well, the people who work here seem proud and energetic, and that's pleasantly matching with the enormously standing out size of beef, that is with full of flavor that comes out from way inside the meat, not frilled on the surface of it. The beef was cooked just right (called "Medium-rare minus" that means a half step closer to "Rare" than "Medium rare."), and the waiter was proud to deliver the steak being exactly cooked as it was promised! He had some good energetic eyes. Overall, my first "World famous Wolfgang's Porterhouse Steak" experience was a true pleasure. I sure want to indulge myself into that piece of meat sometime soon, hopefully very soon.
(5)
Juliann C.
This was difficult to rate... The Good * Service was superb! * Happy Hour is nice. burgers are great!! * mashed potatoes was delicious * creamed spinach was made to its perfection... it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy! The Bad * The steak was good, but it wasn't melting in my mouth or anything :( I feel so bad giving the bad part of this review because the service was so awesome! The Weird * I didn't know Albert Einstein worked here!
(3)
Robert D.
We saw great advertisements for the steakhouse. But when we went it was super crowded and the service was terrible. It was a long time before a waiter noticed us, and I had to ask for a napkin and silverware. I ordered a filet minion well done, and when it came it was rubbery. I have eaten in the best restaurants in the country and have never had a filet this rank. So when the waiter (one of three who waited on us because they were short handed) asked how it was I said fair. That was fine, because he'd asked me. Yet, I intended to make due and eat around the chewy parts, because I never complain, then the owner (or manager) came up, miffed, and said he'd heard I wasn't happy with the filet. His comment was, "Well, that's what you get for ordering it well done." To which I defended, " it wasn't even well done it was medium well done." Besides, I had always ordered my filet well done and had never had it rubbery before. So, he snapped up my dish and that was that. I had no more supper. In his defense he took the filet off the tab, he must have seen the rubbery parts I had deposited on plate because I couldn't chew them. But I was insulted all the same. So I went on their site to write my experience and the site no longer takes comments. Which leads me to believe the place has gone way down on the ranking as of late, and knows it. L J
What's up with the uptight bartender, Stepanie? Rule number one, friendly bartenders, get people talking, so they stay and order dinner....bartending 101! After she turned me off, she is the same to the guy that came in next to me.....couldn't wait to leave! On a street with several "steakhouses" this one does not meet customer service standard.
(2)
Gunther W.
Went here for the hamburger lunch special which was okay but not sure I would come for dinner. The tables are a little small and a little bit crowded. I ordered the buger medium, but it came out more like med-well and seemed like a preformed patty rather than hand formed which you would expect from an establishment like this.
(3)
Suzi S.
We went there for Father's Day and it was one of the biggest disappointments EVER! We got seated and no one came by for 5-10min. My husband and my daughter sat and looked around and hopefully looked hungry enough for some attention. Finally the server came with the menu's and walked away. The demeanor was very cold and inconvenient. He came by asked us if we were ready to order except he didn't even offer the "Father's Day" special that the hostess on the phone offered. When we asked, he said, yeah sure you can order that. We initially ordered the Wolfgang's salad, ate that and then had to ask for bread, while all the other tables were given bread as soon as they sat down. It seemed that our server didn't want to wait on us, and we had another server assisting us. The meal came and I ordered the petite filet mignon and it was cooked medium when I asked for medium rare. My husband ordered the special which the hostess on the phone said their steak sauce comes as a gift with the meal however, our horrible server decided to give us that on the "house" because my husband doesn't drink wine. However, he didn't even ask if I wanted to drink it, so he never brought our 2 alcoholic drinks that came with that special he ordered. WTF?? My lobster mac n cheese was like someone cooked the mac n cheese and then decided as an afterthought to throw in some lobster pieces. The level of service overall was very poor, for $$$ we paid, you'd think we'd get better service. NEVER EVER again are we going there. Don't waste your $!!!!
(1)
Sue L.
My 3 star rating breaks down, simply, to this: 1 star - service 5 stars - food Three generations of our family, ages 14 to tutu, dined at Wolfgang's recently, We had a late reservation, 8:45, and the restaurant was full when we arrived. Our waiter was very friendly, quickly brought us water and took our orders. That's where the service ended. No one ever bothered to take our drink order. Imagine a pricey restaurant not trying to sell booze! My grandson all but tripped a busboy and asked for a Shirley Temple. It never arrived but was on the bill. My daughter and I ordered pre fixe dinners...everything from soup to nuts! We never received one of the 2 side dishes or the desserts. The portions are very generous so we asked to take our leftovers home...and while they were at it, to make sure the forgotten side dish and desserts were included. We waited...and waited...for our leftover bags and the tab. Then we waited a little longer. My grandson fell asleep at the table! And, to top it off, one of the pre fixe desserts was not included, as we found out the next night. As already mentioned, the food was terrific. The filet mignons were huge and fork tender but were cooked rarer than requested. We could've made a meal of just the creamed spinach. It's that good! The jumbo shrimp cocktail was a meal in itself. The sauteed mushrooms, we all agreed, were the best we've ever had. The leftovers fed us another full meal. And there were still leftovers!!! I wouldn't mind going back for the food as long as it was on someone else's expense account! This restaurant's manager really needs to overhaul the service and bring it up to the standard those prices demand.
(3)
jon d.
We all grew up on wet-aged steaks and so eating at dry-aged steak houses (Wolfgang's, DK steakhouse) is an acquired (and expensive) taste. The tables along the windows facing the strip have the best view of all the steakhouses in Hawaii. Appeteizers are priced steep. I had the Wolfgang's crabcake...it is about 4" diameter and 3/4" thick and it tastes good but $18.95 ? The NY steak (about $50) had a nice beefy flavor and was tender and not dry. Sides are extra. Chocolate Pie and the Key Lime pie were fantastic. So is it worth all that money...that's a personal decision. One way to see if you like it is to try the place during off hours: Happy Hour: 430-630. Drinks are $7 cocktails, $4 beers. Various pupus. They even serve carpaccio, if you prefer these things. May Special (Hamburger Month): $10= very large hamburger (+onions/tomato/lettuce), onion rings, french fries, soft drink. Breakfast & Lunch: Suprisingly very very good. Less crowded, and with the three hour parking validation, a great way to start a Sunday morning if you wish to wander Waikiki. The menu for breakfast/lunch is reasonably priced (not Denny's priced though) Had the eggs benedict which was very good. Overall, all the steakhouses are going to run about the same +/-15%; so if you are in Tiger Woods/Kobe sized trouble, it probably is worth it.
(4)
Cee J.
OK - another free meal there and there was a cockroach on the tablecloth and a hair in my salad......ugh I wish my friends would choose somewhere else!
(1)
Stephen M.
Okay this is officially my favorite place for a steak! The regular menu can be pricey, but their Happy hour provides for excellent value. Try there ahi tartar for starters and order a glass ( or bottle) of red wine to complement their dry-aged steak. Leave room for dessert as they have an excellent selection. Parking is free for only the first hour of validation, but there is a minimal charge for up to three hours at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
(5)
Kobe O.
My friend took me out for lunch during a weekday. The place was packed.....primarily with tourist. Even though the place is a high end steakhouse, there were alot of people in the restaurant in shorts, tank tops, and slippers.......I guess when they are buying 3lb lobsters and many steaks....why turn away business! We're not rich and I had the burger off the lunch special menu and my friend had the steak salad. The food was great.....like 4 stars. The burger was good and super filling.....like it made me tired half way through......maybe it was the steak fries......just real comfort food. My friends salad looked good with the steak medium rare and he finished it off in no time. We also had a cheese cake and key lime pie (I think Cheesecake Factory and Ryans do a better job at this). The bad and reason for 3 stars.......the service was terrible. Not for the lack of people but I hate to say this......I have a real problem with reverse local discrimination......this is when locals go into a restaurant frequented by tourists and are looked down upon because they are 1. local and 2. not big spenders. Its happened to me at Longhis in Lahaina and now here. The waiter was snobby and giving us the run around for not getting drinks......dude we are locals that need to go back to work. He doesn't bring us bread, even after we asked for it......and give us attitude but watching him handle the other tables with tourists....with a smile and kicked up personality....makes me want to puke. Does not fill our water or ask if we want drink refills, does not ask if we need validated parking, does not ask if everything is OK and if there is anything else we need,.....a real downer. I hope this was an isolated incident. Locals want to support these businesses and don't have an easy time doing it ($$$$) but when you get treated like we have the plague, unacceptable!
(3)
Jessica P.
BEYOND DISAPPOINTING. I highly recommend you DO NOT get the steak. I got medium rare. The outside was crunchy & so salty that I felt like the bite of filet mignon was dissolving my tongue. We had to wait nearly an hour for our food, only for it to be subpar. Calling it subpar for a steak that's $60 is being generous. NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. When the food came out, the plate was dirty, as well as the bowl of gravy (which was tasteless). I feel like maybe they should have cleaned the plates to make it look presentable? At least? At a place like this? As for our waiter, he was VERY nice. I felt bad that he had to relay the multiple "food should be out soon" messages. I guess the chefs (or whoever) knew they fucked up, so they sent out a small portion of mashed potatoes & spinach. Mashed potatoes were delicious! Spinach was salty & not tasteful. THE BREAD & BUTTER TASTED BETTER THAN THE STEAK. So disappointing that I am currently sitting in this restaurant writing this review.
(1)
Lyla D.
"I don't always eat steak. But, when I do, I prefer Wolfgang's Steakhouse". We've dined here before with family and friends and each time, we've always been treated to top-notch steaks, classic steakhouse sides and service. But, tonight, we came in for their Happy Hour prior to joining up with the SPAM Jam festivities, at the bar. We met with some friends who kindly saved us a couple of seats so we could all cozy up to the bar. Landon, was the bartender on duty, who effortlessly worked his way up and down the bar mixing and serving all of the patrons. He was friendly and had a certain calmness about him. It was our first time to try the Happy Hour menu so it took us a few minutes to peruse the menu and decide on our beverages. I mentally debated whether or not to have a beer or cocktail when I noticed Goose IPA on draught. My husband ordered a Sapporo draught so I took my cue from him and ordered the Goose. Wow! The beers were nice and cold..I was tempted to guzzle it down but stopped short because I started to get a brain-freeze! Landon set out a fairly large basket of fresh house-made potato chips to further pique our appetites. The Happy Hour menu deal was a steak for two with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake for two priced at $39.95. What a deal! In the first place, Wolfgang's is noted for its PRIME cuts of steaks that are aged perfectly. We didn't want to fill up since we were planning on going to the Waikiki festivities on the street below us. So, share we DID! The steak came out sizzling as Landon plated our meals right in front of us. As he placed the steak pieces, he ladled the still sizzling butter and juices over. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy while the creamed spinach complemented the whole plate with its subtle flavor and punch of bright green color. To close out our meal, a generous slice of cheesecake from noted bakery, Junior's, was served. As we left, I made a mental note to return for Happy Hour when I get the hunger pangs for great steakhouse dining. The HH menu is combined with lunch specials that runs from 11:30AM - 5:30PM. At Wolfgang's you'll be treated to the high quality and standards as if you're at New York's Peter Luger Steak House. So, until then.... "Stay hungry, my friends". #335
(5)
Deidra C.
Good service... The New York strip was amazing... I also ordered the creamed spinach, mash potatoes, & lobster mac & cheese. The lobster mac was the best I've had in a long time. Our waitress was friendly& welcoming. Although this is the first "upscale" steakhouse that lets you come as you are, turned out to be a good time with awesome drinks. Will def recommend while in Hawaii!
(5)
Clarissa M.
Made reservations for Fathers' Day Dinner - glad we did because upon arrival we saw a line outside the restaurant. It was crazy busy. We were seated quickly in one of there smaller rooms. Within the room we had a view of Waikiki which is pleasant during the summer. Our server was friendly and a comedian - he hooked us up with complimentary desserts. The food here is meant to be shared - the oysters were fresh and a little on sweet side (tasty) and the cocktails were huge! My only complaint is my steak was not prepared as requested (medium well) cause there was a whole lot of pink. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)
Mie D.
Went to our 6th anniversary dinner tonight. The restaurant was packed! So strongly recommend to make reservation if you want to have dinner. We had a nice Kalakaua Ave. view seat. Our server JJ was nice and friendly, he recommended us (he asked us first time here or not, first) some orders. We shared mix green salad, porter steak for two, "huge" baked potato, and creamed spinach. Even if share we were soon full and couldn't eat all. But food was very good! We got a dessert for our anniversary (mentioned anniversary dinner when we made a reservation). We had a great anniversary dinner here. p.s. I was sooo surprised, almost dinner customers in a restaurant were Japanese tourists tonight!!!
(5)
Ash C.
the lunch special here is awesome. when you hear "Wolfgang" the first couple things that pop in your head are high quality food, expensive, and it's motha-f-ing Wolfgang! but the lunch specials here are affordable and of course, delicious. for $11.95 you can get: 1/2 lb hamburger with onion rings & french fries, mahi mahi sandwich with french fries, or fish & chips with french fries. and their loco moco costs $14.95. located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, directly across from the H&M store on Kalakaua Ave. the ambiance has a very elegant feel to it and the staff all looked professional and approachable. my coworkers and i came around 11:30am for lunch and it wasn't too packed. we were greeted right when we entered and they were able to seat us immediately. soon after, our waiter greeted us with our complimentary potato chips and our glass of waters. after placing our order, our food came out fairly quickly. our waiter was always visible and very friendly. and it was also great to see the other staff helping out at all the other tables as well. our water glass was always filled which is a definite plus! as we were leaving the restaurant, every single staff member we passed by all thanked us and told us goodbye. talk about great customer service! i always love coming to restaurants that really take care of their customers. quick service, friendly staff, my water glass always filled and affordable prices, you can expect me to be back again. maybe one of these days i'll be back for their dinner menu. #28 out of 100 Yelp Reviews in 2015
(5)
Julie D.
Always good service very friendly ppl and food are excellent :). On the weekend should make a reservation.
(5)
Kyla W.
My friend and I came here for lunch. I got a petite filet mignon(well done) with lobster macaroni and cheese. And my friend got a rib eye(medium rare). So we waited for half an hour, well the table next to us who came in later than us but got their steak before us. When our steak came, they are over done! It looks like it sit in the grill for a long time and is not juicy at all :( bot mignon and rib eye cost about $37 each, and with the taste, I don't feel like worth it. The macaroni and cheese, it rarely has taste at all. I also order a dessert but it didn't come and the server just give us the check. (Although the dessert wasn't include in the check, I am sure I had point to the chocolate mouse for dessert and the server said okay....) I feel like the server had a hard time hear what I said = = I think I will come back and try their lunch special, it seems like more worth it.
(3)
Reid K.
I was not impressed by Wolfgang's Steakhouse. i expected more from a marquee name restaurant. Layout: Usually this isn't something to comment on, but there weren't any dividers or partitions and that detracted from the ambiance. It was a room packed with people like a cafeteria and devoid of ambiance. Hostesses: I read reviews that mentioned the WS hostesses and they certainly lived up to their reputation. When we entered, their backs were to the door and they didn't notice us standing there because they were talking to each other/other staff. Service: I found the servers to be too casual. Just because a customer is local doesn't mean they want to hear the specials in pidgin English. At one point we had 2 servers but it wasn't clear what each was in charge of. The service was quick, but not very polished. Food: We ordered the seafood platter special to start, which had a bit of lobster, crab and literally one jumbo shrimp. The lobster tail was overcooked and tough. It was honestly kind of sad eating the sampler. For dinner, we ordered the grilled wild salmon and prime NY sirloin steak. I have had "fancy" grilled salmon before and this one was unevenly cooked. I ordered it medium, yet the thickest part of the filet was rare. I ate the salmon with mashed potatoes, which was creamy and just alright, nothing special. The steak was pretty good, but again, nothing special. Morton's, Ruth's Chris and Hy's are all better than Wolfgang's. I find it particularly unfortunate when a place with "steakhouse" in its name doesn't make memorable steak. I challenge Wolfgang's Steakhouse to tighten up their operations and find the inspiration that made the namesake chef synonymous with quality and top-notch service because this location seems to be straining at best.
(2)
Ric C.
"Just the facts ma'm, just the facts" Like Joe Friday in that great classic police show, " Dragnet", the story must be told about the excellent happy hour deals at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. This "hidden" gem is located on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and is definitely one of the better carnivore destinations in Honolulu. (Happy Hour runs from about lunch till 5:30pm and is only offered at the bar which has about 15 to 20 seats. (Depending on when you go there is a wait but unless you are in a real hurry, it is worth the wait.) What separates them from other places is because their happy hour offerings really are good! They have great drink specials but this review will be concentrating on the food. A free bottomless basket of homemade potato chips with a great Bbq dipping sauce starts you off as you peruse the menu to chose your afternoon delight. They have several $7 selections including: steak or burger sliders, loco moco, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, but the centerpiece offering during happy hour is the Taste of New York. This meal includes a 12 oz New York Steak, garlic mash potatoes, creamed spinach, and a slice of cheesecake shared, priced at $39.95 for two. The offering is definitely big enough for two as we were not able to finish the cheesecake because the steak and sides were so good. A real tasty and opu filling bargain on those days when plant food is just not gonna cut it.
(5)
Kaori I.
I've been here several times but I finally satisfied with the food in the last 2 times so I decided to write a review. First time I had the Porters Steak when they first opened and it was just okay and didn't impressed me at all regardless of the price. I went back for lunch and had 28 day aged beef hamburger which was just $10 but I rather prefer Teddy's better. I had those not positively memorable experience at the dinning area but recently I had Taste of New York which priced only $39.95. This special is served only at the bar area for a certain time of a day and it was AMAZING!!! I'm actually not a big fan of steak so hardly get amazed but it really made me WOW that night at the bar counter. It came with mashed potato, cream of spinach and cheese cake. I actually shared with a big guy but it filled us just right with additional order of Caesar salad. I went back again this Sunday the last day of Restaurant Week 2014. The special they had was the same as Taste of New York with a small mixed salad but you could have it at the dinning area with a reservation. It was a party of 2 and this time we had one each of the special, Caesar salad and jumbo shrimp cocktail. I had Champaign ( from France not sparkling ) to start with shrimp, a glass of white and a red wine. It was really nice to dine at the dinner table with great drinks because it's little more quiet than bar area. The steak was great again and we both enjoyed the quality of it but I think it was more medium even I asked it as medium rare. The reason I give only 3 stars regardless of great steak is this restaurant never answers the phone. I've tried to reach them more than couple of months but never succeeded. Since they open for all day I tried afternoon avoiding busy lunch and dinner time but still couldn't reach them. Another reason is our server didn't give me the Restaurant Week special menu so I asked him and he showed us a hesitation and he wasn't so friendly during our dinner. I know servers would expect us to spend a lot of money to get more tips and I understand it. But even I order the special which is incredibly reasonable I would spend more money for my drinks and actually we ordered really good wines so eventually we spent a lot that night. If he was happy when I mentioned about the special he added A Star and if they always pick up the call I would give them 5 Stars!!!
(3)
Diana L.
I've got to say, this place does not disappoint. Their Taste of New York special runs from 11am until 630pm, daily. You get a very tasty steak that comes with some mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. And also a taste of Junior's cheesecake. It is a pretty big portion for one person, so I usually share. Appetizers on happy hour are $7 each. That's a pretty good deal. And happy hour isn't limited to bar seating! My last trip here, which was yesterday, was even better because of our server. We sat at the bar and he was very attentive. I believe his name is Shane. Wonderful service. I highly recommend making reservations because this place is always packed! You're lucky if you can get a seat at the last minute! Parking is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. They'll validate up to 3 hours. Nice to walk around and take a look at the shops after that tasty meal! Enjoy!
(4)
Mark M.
I am very disappointed at what transpired during lunch today. Everyone seems to put this place on a pedestal. The only place Wolfgang's is going for me, is on a list of other places I'll never eat at again. Here's a comparison of what I, and mostly everyone else might be used to at a average or above average steakhouse, and what happened at Wolfgang's. Other places: most hostess stands are manned by young women who greet you with a smile and who are genuinely happy that you chose to join them for lunch. Wolfgang's: hostess stand manned with young women who don't know how to smile and are genuinely bothered that you walked in on their gossipy conversation. Other places: a server who greets you, introduces him or herself, explains the specials of the day and/or makes recommendations of items that they personally like. Wolfgang's: a server who left menus with us, then went to get us water, who then didn't come back to the table to say anything. Was he even our waiter? He didn't say that he was, or who he was. In fact, the manager on duty took our order in a very hurried fashion. He also stopped at our table as an afterthought. He nearly walked by us, then looked down and saw that our menus were closed and I was twiddling my thumbs. He then stopped and then said, "Ready to order?" Wow. Talk about professionalism. Other places: bread service. Wolfgang's: no bread service. Even though the tables around us got bread. The tables that were seated AFTER us, no less. Other places: Friendly waitstaff who check on the table, to see how else they could make our experience better. Wolfgang's: we had a total of eight people help us. The guy who dropped off our menu, the manager who took our order, the guy who dropped off the food, the guy who filled my water glass AFTER i finished eating (it was empty before the food came out), the one guy who checked on us (almost after I was done eating), the guy who cleared my plate, the guy who cleared her plate, and the guy who picked up the check WERE ALL DIFFERENT DUDES who looked super lost. Eight people can't fill one glass of water? It seems like the only guy that didn't help us was the guy who was TALKING SHIT ABOUT A GUEST UNDER HIS BREATH AS HE WALKED BY OUR TABLE. Mumbling how annoying a guest is isn't very smart. Especially while you are on the floor and other guests are within earshot. Other places: depending on the steakhouse, the food is either very good or great. Wolfgang's: mahi burger? On point. Bacon? Good, but not $7 good. Everything else though sucked. Lame onion rings, soggy fries, and a crumbly burger bun that was too thick. The best part about the burger was the cheese. Even though I didn't know i could choose what kind (the table next to us was given a choice. Didn't know that until after our food came out) and I didn't know it was gonna cost $2 extra. I'm not blaming my coworkers for my experience because they don't work here. The fault lies with the management. I've read a lot of the other reviews and it seems like the issue has always been the service. Any establishment that cannot display that they are willing to change won't get any more money from me. There are far too many places out there to grab lunch at. Sorry friends, the $10 lunch special that you have been raving about isn't $10 anymore. It's $13.. wait $15 with cheese. If they decide to tell you that. It also isn't that special.
(1)
Isaac N.
I have been to Wolfgang a bunch of times but mainly for happy hour! They have in my opinion, one of the best happy hours in Waikiki. Price wise it may not be the cheapest happy hour, but value wise you can't do much better. First off, happy hour runs from 11am till 6:30. Draft beers are $5 (not including Guinness) and wines are $7, you also get a basket of their homemade chips. The happy hour food menu is what's great. This most recent time that I went in to visit they now have a $10 seafood sampler which includes ahi tartar, a crab salad and a lobster salad all on crostinis. Those were okay but I doubt I would order it again. The thing I like the most on the menu is the steak sandwich, it comes with a French style loaf with chunks of beef made to order and a plateful of fries all for $7. The chewiness of the bun and the tenderness of the steak go perfectly. The slices or more like chunks of steak are perfectly seasoned. They also have a steak combo on their menu for under $40. I've tried it once and it's a WHOLE lot of food. I couldn't imagine eating that by myself. The combo comes with a sizeable steak, mash potatoes, creamed spinach and a dessert. The spinach and potatoes probably have a stick of butter but are soooo good! I have also had dinner here but the happy hour combo is the best deal. So if you're looking for a good place to go for happy hour in Waikiki, definitely check out Wolfgang!
(4)
Russel M.
Wolfy's is simply the best deal and best Steakhouse in Waikiki. No one has a better Lunch Special ($10- Hamburger) or Fish Sandwich. The Porterhouse for two is amazing cut Pupu style. Service is attentive.. Highly recommended....
(5)
Rhea Cherie B.
How do you dine at Wolfgang's and spend only $10? Go during lunch and get one of their lunch specials! Their lunch specials don't include a whole lot of dishes but they usually include a choice of a burger, a salad, a sandwich or a steak plate (the steak plate is more than $10). The burger is pretty large and juicy and the fish that comes with the fish and chips is probably the best breaded fish and chips style fish I've ever had. They use fresh fish instead of the frozen kind. Their steak fries are tasty and they also have their own potato chips that are freshly fried. I'm impressed with their extensive wine collection and the beautiful wall of wine enclosed by a glass wall but I'm not impressed with the seating area. The restaurant is a bit cramped and all of the tables are much too close to each other. For instance, if I scooted my chair back, I would probably ram into the patron behind me. I could also hear every conversation at the neighboring tables. No thank you, please space out your tables Wolfgang. In regards to customer service, they're in top shape. I was literally greeted by every employee that passed me while walking to my table. The server was quick to get us water and take our order. There were a couple of other servers that came to refill our water and check to see how we were doing. On my way to the restroom, I was yet again greeted by every employee that I passed and a nice server even warned me to watch my step as there was a raised mat or runner on the ground near the restroom. Gee, thanks! I have yet to try their steak but I've seen the servers doing a really nice presentation of the steak at other tables. The steaks looked pretty large and juicy! I know they come with a hefty price tag so like I said, if you want to spend around 10 bucks, come during lunch for a good quality meal!
(4)
Jennifer A.
I'm giving this review two stars because of the service we experienced today. The food was excellent but the service sucked from the beginning. Upon checking in we weren't even greeted. I went up to the counter and told the lady I had reservations on Open Table for three. She didn't even really look at me and acknowledge me, she just kept pressing buttons on the touch screen. Another lady came to take us to our table. She gave us the restaurant week menu and the regular menu but our table cloth was dirty. She just said "oh yeah but it's still clean we change it after every use." We just let it go. We all ordered the taste of New York & Wolfgang's Salad Combo for $39.95 which comes with mashed potatoes and Junior's world famous cheesecake. The waiter brought us our steak plates first and asked if we could have our salad too. He said "no you don't get salad, did you want to order salad." I had to show him the restaurant week menu. When he brought us our cheesecake, my friends spoon was dirty. We asked if we could get another spoon. He just grabbed a fork from the next table and said "yeah you can just grab from an open table." I've been here a few times before and the service was always great. I don't know what happen today. The staff needs an inservice on customer service.
(2)
Sasha L.
Wolfgang has a really nice happy hour! Had their house Pinot Grigio, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, kabobs, and sliders! They were all tasty, but nothing really stood out. Still, for $7 each appetizer it was worth it! I did like that they give you complimentary chips with the dip when you first sit down. I would come back here for happy hour, but next time I would rather come back for a nice steak at dinner time!
(4)
KC C.
Enjoyed my lunch here with my family. My grilled mahi mahi sandwich was very fresh, tasty and big portion for the price they charge! It was only about $12... You cannot beat that in Waikiki and this is a very famous establishment. Very nice staff, Keiki friendly during the lunch hour, parking validation at the royal Hawaiian garage. Very satisfied, will definitely go back!
(5)
C. B.
Wolfgangs does burgers and lobster bisque correctly. Huge 1/2 pounder done medium So good and what a bargain at lunch. Burger + for $10. Staff is impeccable
(4)
BestofHawaiibyKalani S.
As a very recognizable steakhouse, the consistency from waiters to the presentation of the food, WG has my vote as the best Dry Aged Beef Steakhouse in Waikiki. Pros: 1. Bone-In Ribeye was perfectly cooked 2. Mac/Cheese- really??? Is it because of the broil? Soo ono. 3. I'm an island boy and never grew up eating anything potatoes. Wow..Garlic Mashed Potatoes soo Ono. Cons: 1. I couldn't thing of any... I will be back for more... BestofHawaiibyKalani.com
(5)
Brandon Y.
2.5 stars for the food but i'm going to give it 3 stars because we had excellent service here. I can't believe this place is so busy but i'm guessing they just get a tons of tourists as customers. Thick Cut Bacon - I had to try this because everyone yelps about it. The slice is pretty big but I wouldn't say its worth it at $7. From the reviews I read it sounds like it's cheaper during the happy hour. It's Canadian Bacon but I want to say it tastes more like something between Bacon and Canadian Bacon. Ribeye Steak - You get a pretty big portion but you should be for $60. The piece that I had was slightly under-seasoned. I ordered mine medium and it came out as a perfect medium. Mashed Potatoes - They just melt in your mouth. I'm not sure how they make them but they are very smooth. Creamed Spinach - A good side to get if you want a vegetable. Very simple but good. Broccoli - Pretty much plain broccoli, it was a very boring side to have. German Potatoes - I was expecting a lot from these after reading all the reviews. They were just ok for me, I had a lot of soft ones and I might have liked it if they were a little more crispy.
(3)
Will I.
This review is based off a bunch of dining experiences, all but one of which were for lunch. Lunch specials! For $10 you get some awesome choices. I've had the Sirloin Burger and the fish and chips. Both are really good and come with a bunch of fries on the side. I really like the sauce that they serve with the fish as it is dill based instead of sweet relish. They also have some salads $14 loco moco (pretty damn good!) and a $39 Steak, mash, spinach, cheesecake combo. Almost the same deal that they offer during restaurant week but w/o the salad I believe. I'm a cheap bastard so I love the $10 specials but since Ive had that steak in the past and know its amazing I'm gonna have to hit that up next time. Steaks- just FYI they serve dry aged steaks. While I love the flavor this brings it could be off putting for some. Service...hmmm...if you look at the reviews you'll notice a trend that lots of people were disappointed, I can certainly see why as the service has gotten steadily worse. This last visit we both had ice tea and not once was it refilled. By the halfway point I drank it to empty along with the water, waiter came by took away plates dropped off dessert menu and nary an offer of "refill your tea or water?" I mean do they dock you pay if you carry a pitcher of water when checking tables or just bring a new glass of ice tea? Maybe you would get 25% tip instead of 10%? I just learned that I won't bother ordering drinks with meals in the future. Food 5 stars- nothing bad...lots of good! Atmosphere 4 stars- nice setting, white table cloth Value 5 stars- based off happy hour or lunch specials Service 3 stars- keeps going down. So sad.
(4)
Charlie A.
The Filet, T-bone, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Spinach, and Bread...PERFECTION! Expect to pay about $100 per person, but well worth it!
Wow if you like cocky attitude from the seating help come here. I've been here a bunch of times but today takes the cake! Well the Asian girl at the check in was pretty much a bitch! Today was the first time I felt like this place didn't need my money because I wasn't a tourist! I have to rate the wait staff differently because every time I've eaten here before it's been great a four star experience. The wait staff even remembered us and welcomed us back. I probably would have not enjoyed my meal here today because of my experience but the food is usually good! Tourist enjoy!!!
(1)
Mari K.
If you're looking for a great steakhouse in the heart of Waikiki, this is the place! Definitely make reservations prior to dining. Even with reservations, you still might have to wait for your table to be ready. This is a very, very busy restaurant -- but they do take good care of you so don't worry! On our last visit here, our party got seated at a window seat right above Kalakaua Avenue which was a very pleasant surprise. My son was kept occupied during the dinner watching buses and cars going by and we could enjoy our dinner! Hallelujah! Everything on the menu is ala carte. Steaks, sides, starters, etc. We ordered oysters and the Wolfgang Salad for starters which was a great way to start the night. I personally love filet mignon -- Wolfgang's filet was delicious. Juicy, not dry, and had a great taste. The rib eye was a huuuuuge piece and did not disappoint. For sides, we had mashed potatoes and creamed spinach --- soooo goood! Service has always been good the times I have been here. Really attentive servers and waiters. Ours was particularly amazing - he brought a small dish of rice for my son and searched high and low for children's cups. When another special occasion comes about we will probably be back :)
(5)
Johanna M.
Happy hour at Wolfgang's is a pretty good deal. My hubby and I ventured over to Waikiki one day to play tourist, and we stumbled upon this spot. After conducting thorough research on Yelp, we found that Wolfgang's offers a pretty rad happy hour. You like steak? Potatoes? Spinach? Cheesecake? Of course you do. I am actually not a big steak eater, but I really enjoyed my visit to this spot. They have some other nice options for their happy hour, but the Taste of New York is the best deal. I think the happy hour runs from noon to 6 p.m. Don't quote me on that. You'll have to call them to confirm. Either way, we went on a Sunday afternoon, which means they had a wait for the seats at the bar, which were occupied by dudes who were clearly there since early on....drinking heavily. It took a while to get seated, but not Waikiki Cheesecake Factory-long. Once we had our seats at the bar, we chatted with the bartenders and they were really nice. The only issue we had was the heat. Apparently the AC behind the bar is broken and we were sweating the entire time we were there. In fact, we probably would have stayed and had more drinks were it not for the heat. It was miserable. I felt so bad for the bartenders too. They have to wear long-sleeve, button-up shirts with a tie...they were also sweating a lot. I hope they fix the AC soon. We had heard a lot about the bacon, so we ordered it. It was good, but nothing crazy. I might try another appetizer next time we visit. My husband and I shared the Taste of New York offering which was great. Since I am not a big steak eater, the highlight for me was the creamed spinach....so dope. I actually enjoyed the steak as it was crispy on the outside and really well seasoned. I was surprised at how much I liked it. The meal is also capped with a lovely cheesecake from Junior's in Brooklyn. That was actually a really nice surprise. Everything was great and I would totally come back here for the happy hour. I think they would make a killing if they offered it in the dining room as well because there were a ton of people waiting to be seated at the bar for happy hour when we were there, and there were a lot of empty tables while we were there....just something to think about.
(5)
Ariana M.
Decided to check out Wolfgang Steakhouse for restaurant week :3 The special that they were offering was a prefixed dinner for $35 per person. Incase you don't know, this restaurant is located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center on the third floor. This was my first real dining experience here. I been here once before for a conference performance for work. That experience and this was, was totally different :) The staff here was super on top of their game! All were very helpful with all the questions we had regarding the food. Now the food, that was great!:D lol THE GRUB: Restaurant Week Fixed dinner $35 per person [[ WOLFGANG SALAD ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… This salad came with a lettuce cup filled with shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, string beans, tossed in a light vinaigrette. [[ NEW YORK SIRLOIN 12oz ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I had mine cooked medium-rare. It was perfect! Super filling though, I couldn't finish it all. [[ NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I'm honestly not a cheesecake person, but this one was delicious!
(4)
Rob M.
Burger sliders, Wolfgang salad and happy hour drinks with the amazing bartenders makes me feel like home! Love it!
(5)
Judith H.
Still five stars but the prices have gone up. And still a bargain for the quality and quantity. One of my favorite spots!
(5)
Steve B.
Great pice for lunch in Waikiki. $10.00 lunch specials. Wine pricy. Service help top notch. Second floor overview of Kalakaua Avenue. White linen and cool atmosphere. What was not to like. $35.00 for two and we both went away stuffed. Looking forward to going back with friends.
(4)
Brian B.
The lunch special is out of this world. My wife and I been in Waikiki for 5 days and we've been looking for the best restaurants. All the restaurants were disappointing expect Wolfgang. We ordered the 1/2 pound burger which was amazing and the fish and chips were awesome. The burger is so big and juicy my wife who hates hamburger ate 1/2 of mine. We loved this place so much, on the way out we made reservations for dinner to try their dry aged steaks. Did I mention the lunch specials are only $12.95... Must try.
(5)
Jonathan R.
We came here for lunch and got the 1/2 pound burger, fish and chips, and a couple of drinks. (all from the lunch special). I ordered the burger medium rare because I like my burgers medium. I already know when it comes to burgers that they usually come out a level higher than what you order... Anyway, the buger was fantastic with pepperjack cheese and those thick cut fries. Their onion rings are okay but I had better. The fish and chips were delicious. The mahi mahi was not fishy was perfect. It was crunchy but not oily and tasted better with just a squeeze of lemon rather dipping them in the tarter sauce which was also good. The only negative thing I have to say (unfortunatly) is that the service was not what i expected. It took them a while to even provide us with menus or take our order. One waiter had to ask us "Did you guys get a menu?" then we eventually got water and the menus. Conclusion... I would recommend this place for lunch rather than dinner because of the quality of service. $12 for a delicious burger is perfect for those on a medium budget. Good things come to those who wait...right?
(4)
Tim D.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is my favorite place for a nice steak. I hate going to Waikiki, but this is one of the few reasons I actually would go there for. It is very expensive but it's worth the high price. I always get the filet mignon, it's very tender and cooked to perfection! Service is nothing above par. During my last visit, we had a server named Travis. He wasn't very friendly or good at describing the menu items. However, they were very busy so I can understand the lack of service. One thing I didn't like was that he literally made me take a bite of my steak in front of him to make sure it was cooked properly. Who does that? Especially at a high-end restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse if you're looking to enjoy a great cut of steak!
(5)
Justin C.
Talk about lunch specials! $10 Wolfang specials are incredibly hard to beat! If you can find the time during your work day to come down i would recommend it. They have killer fish and hamburger specials that rival many burger places on this island. Plus you have the very eloquent staff to make sure the meal is just right. Everyone is professional and they do a good job at making sure your table is taken care of, even in a packed house. This place does fill up pretty quick, so my best bet is to make a reservation before hand so you are guaranteed a table
(4)
Dub C.
3 for 3! Third time I have been here in last 2 years where our appetizers came out after the steak. Sorry, but that is unacceptable! This should not happen at this type of establishment, and would not have happened all 3 times, if: 1. Waiter put in steak order after appetizers were delivered. 2. Waiter wasn't in such a rush to turn tables. 3. Checked on us if we had got the appetizers. No apologies, no compensation (not looking for a free meal) , but at least take off the appetizers from our bill. I finally felt like this needed to be addressed. I called 3-4 days in a row, got the same response "managers are busy!" Finally, I got in touch with a manager, and explained to him about this situation. Manager was apologetic. I was offered to find my receipt and they will refund the appetizers. Well I can't find my receipt. Anyways, I get the feeling as long as tourism is doing well in waikiki, the management probably could give a rats a--! In conclusion, i will not be back, and the 10 different guests I have taken there most likely won't be back too. Kefes!
(1)
Nalani A.
This is the best steakhouse I have ever been to. Hands down the service and the food are delicious!!! The steak perfectly cooked and the servers never leave your glass or your bread basket empty. It may seem a bit close quarters, staring at your neighbors plate except it's all good fun. Mostly Japanese tourists, however locals, it's worth every cent. The music is 80's totally not what you would expect, except it just adds that much more to the place. Check it out!!!
(5)
Justin N.
Most thoroughly average expensive chain-feel restaurant in the heart of Waikiki. It's probably a hair more enjoyable if you get a patio seat so you have something to look at. Staff less than professional for this style/grade of a restaurant. Food thoroughly average stuff obtained from the same giant chain suppliers as every other place.
(2)
Kim M.
MOST FULFILLING AND EXPENSIVE LUNCH, EVER - Two Dozen Oysters - Oysters are always a treat. - Canadian Bacon - My favorite Canadian Bacon, ever. Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is so thick, juicy, and delicious; my mouth waters just thinking about it!!! - Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Extra Onions - LOVE. I'll order this, along with a couple slabs of their fab Canadian Bacon, every single time I dine here. - A Whole, 3lb Lobster - Friggin' crazy huge, tender and sweet! Perfectly cooked. - Lobster Mac 'n Cheese - Creamy, rich, and sinful. - Chips (with Steak Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing) - The chips are regular chips, but dipping them in the Wolfgang's Steak Sauce kicks it up! And their Blue Cheese Dressing is suuuper good with the chips, too. - Cocktails & Grappa I didn't eat all this by myself, but still.. It was a lot of food for 4 people to share. Plus, one friend ordered a burger... And each of us had our own tartare. Talk about heifer-status. LOL. It was definitely over $450 for the whole lunch (I don't remember the exact amount... I know it was well over $400), which is expected based on the quality and quantity of food we ordered... But I don't think I've ever spent this much for lunch. $100+ a head is a little over-the-top for me. But, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! #likeaboss HAHA. (If I don't go broke-ass-bitch status first! #swerve) MOST EXPENSIVE TAKE-OUT, EVER - 2 Filets - 2 Orders of Asparagus - 2 Orders of Garlic Mash - 2 Orders of Canadian Bacon - a must for any and every visit to Wolfgang's.. Duh. My gf Tiff and I were craving some Wolfgang's for dinner, but I had to get home... So, take-out it was! BTW - Wolfgang's gives disposable steak knives!!! WHAAAA?! Crazy, right? I didn't even know such a thing existed. Anyway, dinner was fab and I was home in a timely manner. We could have bought steaks from the store and made them ourselves to save some scrilla ($$$)... But this was easier and much more fun! Hah. Plus, Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is killerrrrrrrrr. #boss VERDICT Although a little pricy, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is well worth the extra change ($$$). Great food, professional service and a wonderful dining experience. Yep. That's what I think about this place.
(4)
Lance H.
We had the Steak for 2 and the lamb chops . Sides included asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was great. I highly recommend. Go for lunch. Same menu, less crowded.
(4)
Robert G.
Service was not what I expected for the price they charged. Meal was good and the portion is BIG. So if you have a tooth for steak and your hungry this is the place to eat! Mashed potatoes were great! Nothing to rave about here ... Just what's to be expected ...
(3)
Yuko A.
Never been here for dinner but if your friends w/ Russ M. and you work in Waiks there is a HIGH chance Wolfie's will be on the lunch list. Lunchtime has a killer $10 deal: Burger OR Mahi Mahi Sandwich Both are good, just depends on what kind of mood you are in. The best part is that its served with steak fries PLUS ONION RINGS! (yes I know there are some onion rings lovers like me out there) If you are looking for a salad they do have a few chopped salads. Theres usually always a crowd during lunch but the waiters have been pretty on it lately....If you know what you want when you walk in, even better. You'll have time to eat, chat, and people watch.
(4)
Brandy W.
When you go to Wolfgang's, expect to pay a lot. That is why they have 4 $$$$ on yelp. With that said, Wolfgang's delivered exceptional service with above average steak. While we had the worst experience driving and parking at Wolfgang's (I've NEVER seen the royal hawaiian center full for no reason), the employees at the steakhouse were very accomodating, making sure we still had our table despite being 30 minutes late and even served me heartily while I was waiting for my husband to park. We ordered 2 servings of canadian bacon, steak for 2, creamed spinach, and german potatoes. The canadian bacon was good, especially since we were starving, but not so amazing that I need to feature it in my review. The steak had filet mignon on one side with strip on the other side. I liked that they cooked it a little rarer than most, although we ordered medium. I can't stand overcooked steak. The steak was good but not great. I had some bites that were fattier than others, which, in my opinion, diluted the flavor of the meat too much. The creamed spinach was my favorite part of the meal! It was not inundated with cream, but just gave it a little softness to the cooked spinach. German potatoes are baked country potatoes at its simplest description. Although they were really good, I would not differentiate them from other really good country potatoes. For my birthday they treated us to cheesecake and chocolate mousse. I loved the crust to the mousse and the homemade whipped cream, but this is hard to compete with cheesecake factory just a few levels below. I deducted another star for lack of wine information. I ordered the pinot noir by the glass and the waitress could not tell me what she served me, only that it was a pinot. When I asked her to inquire with the bartender, she gave me the name of the winery and that's all, no year nothing.
(3)
Rollin W.
Nothing to really complain about, the food was great, but for the price, I would expect more. The food should have been mind blowing delicious. The service should have been outstanding.
(2)
Andrea W.
I planned on taking my friend here for her birthday, so I tried to make a reservation on Yelp via Open Table the night prior. They didn't have the time slot I wanted available, so I called and they said they'd be able to fit me into the time slot I wanted. Arrived on time, and saw it was fully packed with Japanese tourists inside eating and people outside waiting to be seated. We were helped shortly and got our table after a few minute wait. We ordered the steak for two, sauteed mushroom, onion rings, and I secretly asked the server about dessert for the birthday girl when she went to the restroom. The wheat bread that the server brought was really good! It was nutty and slightly sweet. Steak for two - Big, delicious portion of steak. It was very flavorful and tender, but a bit on the fattier side. We couldn't finish the whole thing and had to take it home. Sauteed mushrooms - Yummy! Perfectly seasoned. Fried onion rings - Kind of suprised with the big portion of this order. Also, very good. Chocolate cake (complimentary for bday girl) - Very chocolately, but good. And it was free, so I really have nothing to complain. So overall, the food was excellent!!! Service was also very good. Our server and busser was very attentive. However, I had to knock off a star for ambience. When you go to a nice steakhouse restaurant, you kind of expect a great atmosphere where it's not too loud and you kind of can talk to the other person. Nope. Not the case here. It was loud and the whole restaurant was 99% Japanese tourists in t-shirt and slippers with their kids. The tables were so close together I could look over and see what the people next to us ordered. Great food, but it didn't give me the fancy restaurant vibe.
(4)
Elizabeth C.
I am from NY, and I go to Wolfgang's on Park Ave as many times as possible, maybe 4 times a year, maybe 5, because my BF loves it. While on vacation in Honolulu last year, we noticed they had a Wolfgang's. Just like NY, the place is upscale and awesome looking, great location. Only complaint I have is about the food itself, which is the most important part of our experience. The food was not up to par with Wolfgang's in NY. The porterhouse was very fatty, and the creamy spinach was too soggy. I was quite disappointed. I hate having to give this place 2 stars because I think Wolfgang's is the best brand in the steak business (I think the Wolfgangs on Park Ave is better than Peter Lugers in Williamsburg. But the Honolulu branch in Honolulu just wasn't as good, and on the night of our visit the waiters weren't friendly and we felt somewhat rushed and uncared for.
(2)
Mike M.
Made a reservation for two at 8:30pm and waited 20 min... And no explanation at all... I'm very disappointed... What's the point of making reservations...
(1)
Jaime A.
we came here on Sunday, lots of people but we had a reservation, and everything went great. the service is outstanding, we ordered the steak for 3 and it was delicioso! you dont even need steak sauce for this thing.... simple that good!
(4)
Shane S.
Visited April 28th, 11:30 am Party of 2, Chose to sit at Bar If you don't want to "break the bank" to dine here, the best time to dine here is during lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to take advantage of their $10 Lunch Specials. Validated Parking for up to 4 hours. Plus, you don't have to dress up...shorts, shirt and slippers are perfectly acceptable attire during this time of day. Since it was Sunday, they have a weekend brunch menu as well. My wife had the French toast with Bacon ($12.00) and I had the $10 Prime Hamburger special. $2.00 additional for cheese. We sat at the bar and as another bonus tip, bar patrons get a basket of potato chips. Our Food Bill, minus the adult beverages & tip were less than $25. Parking for 3 hours in Waikiki came out to $2.00 total...Wow... My recommendations, you have to try the Sizzling Canadian Bacon as an appetizer as well as the $10 Prime Burger Special.
(5)
Shandis C.
This review is for the lunch special only. Lunch special is served from 11:00-3:30 daily and there are about 4 options that you can choose from, for $10 each. That's quite a deal for lunch in Waikiki in a nice restaurant like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. On the day we went, I ordered the 1/2# burger and my husband ordered the mahi sandwich. The burger was good and I loved the onion rings and fresh cut fries that came with it. The burger didn't really strike me as extraordinary, but it was good nonetheless. My husband said that his mahi was dry. It was a very large portion though, and it also came with onion rings and fries. For $10, I would come back for lunch with girlfriends or maybe for a small get together. Before visiting Wolfgang, of course I read the reviews on yelp, and there were so many reviews addressing the poor service here. Service reviews were so bad that it was almost comical and I was expecting the worst, to say the least. I'm happy to say that our server was really friendly and gave us great service. Guess we lucked out. One thing that seemed a little off was vibe in the restaurant. It felt a little "dead". There was no music, and while there were quite a bit of people, it was very quiet and it just felt sort of like we were eating in a library. Can't put my finger on it, but it felt a little somber. Other than that, good deal for lunch in a well established eatery.
(3)
Kris L.
Ribeye was served under cooked (rare when ordered medium rare) steak was cold as well as the plate, knife was dull, service was lack luster. Was given wrong check. Bartender comped a glass of port but it was too little too late.
(2)
L K.
Took the family for Father's Day lunch. We noticed that there were no locals dining but shrugged it off due to the restaurant being in Waikiki. In retrospect, maybe this was a sign? I would have said the food was excellent if we didn't witness the "grossness" of the server. The server was wiping down the appetizer plates before bringing them out to us, but when he was done he wiped his forehead with it and tucked it in to his back pocket. How many times did that occur before we witnessed it? The place was busy as expected on a special occasion, but there is no excuse for unclean practices. Then later when he brought out our dessert he coughed into it before laying it out on the table. He did an after the fact "tuck face into arm" as if it would help?? But what was most disappointing was that we were filled up on appetizers and ended up having to take home leftovers. However, when we got our takeout boxes back, half of the $95 lobster was missing (only 1/4 was eaten) and when the server took my steak to pack, there was 2/3's left, a significant piece being an untouched steak bone with a good portion of meat on it I intentionally saved. But when we got home, that was missing, too! We've never experienced feeling ripped off at a high end restaurant which we spent over $500 at. At least we know better now... to pack our own take out boxes and heed caution when locals are absent.
(2)
Joy N.
We've gone to Wolfgang's Steakhouse a few times now and for the most part, have really enjoyed our meals there. It's located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so there's lots of validated parking! You get the most out of their meals if you eat family style. It's not necessarily a romantic steak house - the tables are pretty close together in the dining room and can be quite noisy. The first time, we had 4 of us and ordered their seafood sampler appetizer, steak for 3 (porterhouse cut so it included both filet mignon & new York) and a few sides. This was more than enough to fill us all since the portions are quite large! I would recommend their steak dinners if you have more than 2 people to share with. This most recent time we visited, we had a large party for my friend's birthday. The waitress was very nice & patient with our entire group. I felt that she was very accommodating and explained the menu items well. On this visit, I shared with my bf and ordered the following: slice of their Canadian bacon (thick cut of bacon!), Caesar salad (very delicious!!) and a rib eye steak (so tasty and juicy!!). For the sides we ordered: mashed potatoes, mushrooms & lobster mac and cheese. I really enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered, however, a few of my other friends dining with us felt differently. Their steaks were not cooked to their requested medium rare (some were really rare and some were almost well done) so this made me a little disappointed :( Wished the servers would've checked on us after they dropped the plates. However, hope it was just a one-time thing since the other times I've visited, the steaks were fantastic!
(4)
Shay F.
Short Review: Service sucks. Food is ok. Not worth the price. Long Review: Pre Strike - At this kinda place, you'd expect warm yummy bread. This place doesn't have it.... AND at this kinda place, you'd expect that their tap water to be drinkable. I drink tap water ALL the time, but this tap water I couldn't drink. Maybe they do it on purpose so you order their bottled water that cost $$$. First Strike - I asked if they had a mixed veggie plate that they could do. Something where you could get a variety of veggies all on one plate as a meal for non-meat eaters. (Ya, I know this is a steakhouse, but sometimes you don't make the decisions as to where you're gonna go eat. Especially when you're with clients.) Basically the answer was NO, but the waiter took like 10 minutes explaining that in a REALLY round about way. He even offered me to stand up out of my seat to go look at other people's side veggie plates... O_o seriously? Second Strike - They were bringing steak knives out for everyone on the table. I obviously don't need one because I'm not eating the steak or lobster. So I kindly told the guy, I don't need one. Usually at such restaurant, they'll just abide by the customer's request. Instead, the guy was like, NO! you might need it for something else..... with authority and demand. Ew. Third Strike - They were serving the different veggies and I told them I'm going to only eat the veggies, and the guy was like, "Perfect! After all we are a vegetable house!" Seriously!?!?! Sarcasm towards the customer?!?!? This is a been there done that restaurant... meaning I probably won't be going back for dinner unless someone pays for my meal and time, and can twist the manager's arm to serve me a plate of veggies without getting any sarcasm from the waiter. And on a side note, I've been to many-a-steakhouses and never have I had such horrible service or difficulty with just eating veggies. Blah.... Oh you know what's silly? A simple plate of veggies would have made my night.
(1)
Kehau S.
We've come countless times. Brought large parties. Entertained friends and clients. We called to make reservations today. We were hung up on twice. Then when we finally got through, we were so poorly greater by someone named Matsu, who clearly was far more interested in Japanese tourists than any other customers that we will not be returning to this Wolfgang's or any other.
(1)
Emily M.
Very busy place so make a reservation recommended Lunch is very affordable
(5)
Donna M.
while attending a convention we had group of say 12 people show up here, this was three summers ago and as our group of friends travel the world and meet for dinner its always one of our best stories to talk about the way the steak that night seemed to melt in your mouth Sad Virginia ia so far away
(5)
Yvette X.
Unfortunately the day I went in July, the waiter was not attentive and several orders were incorrect. I ordered a steak medium without any special seasonings because I have food allergies and one of my friend's order medium rare steak. My friend's steak was well done and she sent it back and my steak has some type of Cajun seasonings on it which I did not order. The wait for our orders was long and when they arrived my friend's steak was again well done and my steak had no seasonings but it was "bloody" rare, not the medium I requested. The waiter claimed he could not hear my friend as she was seated furthest from him and the room was noisy. Why did he just not say that in the beginning and she could have spoken louder? I think he just got it wrong twice and did not want to admit it. My friend ate some of her steak any way. I sent my steak back. The manager did come out and ask if there was something else I would like to order, but by that time I was tired of trying to get a medium steak. Besides, every one else in my party had finished eating. He did give our party free dessert and my drink was free. However, I left hungry and disappointed. I will take a friend's advice and try Ruth's Chris. I have enjoyed good meals at their San Francisco location and hopefully here in Honolulu it will be the same. I may also venture out to Morton's.
(1)
Raych D.
LUNCH: Me and the bf were one of those couples who had no reservations on Christmas day and us living in town knew everywhere there would be close so our best bet was going to Waikiki or Kahala hotel to have lunch. With no surprise every restaurant we called were booked so we chanced our luck in Waikiki hoping for a open table and luckily our 2nd restaurant we tried they had opening! Hostess were nice and one did let us move to a bigger table in the brighter dining room area. The only thing I have to say about the hostesses don't dress to professional, one was wearing a low cleavage dress with her tata's showing and the other was in a halter top and a skimpy skirt. Service that day was awful! Yes, I understand it's Christmas and you don't want to be there but why get a restaurant job?? Anyways, it took the busers and our waiter for ever to get us our bread, water and menus. When we finally did order and get our food we kept trying to flag him down to get Tabasco and lemons. Only time he was really our waiter was when we were done eating. They had several lunch specials that day so we both opted for that. I got the mix green salad with grilled shrimp ($15) a mimosa for $14 and he got the grilled mahi mahi burger with fries and a beer. Our total came out to be about $47 which yes, it's pricey just for lunch and with bad service but the food was great! I especially love the onion bread that they give, the other two breads that came with it wasn't to great. If it wasn't for the good bread, great ambiance, yummy food and delish chocolate mint candies in front I would not return here.
(2)
Rita L.
New York special for happy hour! i really love this place, favorite steak restaurant! aslo, i love that they serve juniors cheesecake!!! they have a private room for parties too! Service is top notch and I love coming here!
(4)
Zar A.
My second time ever at Wolfgang Steakhouse and I came for Restaurant Week 2012! My friend made a reservation days in advance and everything seemed to be ok. But on the day of, management called my friend to tell him that they were only honoring the Restaurant Week menu from 12pm-6pm. Our reservation was for sometime after 6pm. Of course, we all worked so that time frame would've been impossible!! Immediately, we all freaked out!! This disclaimer was NOT on the website ( restaurantweekhawaii.com ). Luckily, management called my friend back to say that they would honor the Restaurant Week menu due to "high demand." Whatever the case, we were extremely happy and jumped with geeeeee! For $34.95, this was an amazing deal! The preset menu consists of: + Wolfgang's salad - amazing!! Came with thick slices of bacon or pork that tasted like bacon, huge slices of shrimp, some regular and some roasted tomatos and the entire quarter of the baby romaine lettuce. Topped with a little house ranch dressing. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size sirloin aged steak - superb!! Came with mashed potatos and stewed spinach. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size cheesecake from Junior's (in NY) - awesome!! Even though I'm not a huge fan of cheesecakes, Junior's cheesecake is pretty g-o-o-d. yelp.com/user_local_phot… In addition to the set menu, our group also ordered additional items from the menu. We wanted to see what the other items taste like, since we were there anyway. We ordered the following: + Smoothies - strawberry and mango. Both were amazing!! + Crab cakes - OMG, this was to die for!!! This was $22.95 but it was so worth it! This was definitely one of the BEST, BEST, BEST ever crab cakes I've ever had. They did not use filler toppings like bread crumbs and immitation crabs. Everything was REAL! :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Steak fries - yum! Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not seasoned but came with a side of very delicious ketchup! The only downside to this location is, Waikiki. This basically means, no dress code and anything goes. As far as being a steakhouse, you think at least a cocktail dress for women and a collar shirt for men, right? But not if your steakhouse is located in Waikiki, the center of the tourist mecca on Oahu. In other words, anything goes, including slippers, tank tops, hats... the list goes on. Not that I mind all this, but the mood and ambiance does get taken away when I see someone wearing slippers in a steakhouse. Just saying... Overall, our waiter was fabulous!! I'd have to say he was 10x better than my waiter on my first visit here (last year, not for Restaurant Week). I love the decor and food here. What I mean is, in addition to their amazing aged steaks, the other dishes are amazing as well. Maybe one day, I will try the rest of their fabulous menu. Another successful Restaurant Week dining and another successful outing with friends. :)
(4)
Nika J.
I went there twice and after a bad experience the first time around, I decided to give them a second chance. I'm definitely not going back there. Pricy, food is nothing special, really long wait... We ordered an appetizer that came after the main course. They validate a parking, but the ticket they gave us, didn't work.
(1)
Lily B.
Wolfgang's has become a fave for the BF and I to dine at during happy hour. You can opt to sit at the bar, or they have tables to dine at as well. Happy hour is daily from 4PM-6PM. Complimentary chips during happy hour. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My fave drink! A washington apple :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak sliders with fries. $7 Steak was a perfect medium rare. The bread was a bit tough. Fries were good. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Lobster crostini $7. It was okay. Not something we'd order again. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak kabobs with rice $7. Probably our FAVORITE happy hour item. The meat is SO tender and well marinated! Yum yum yum! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Ahi tartare $7. My BF said it was not bad. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Taste of new york $36. Includes a 12oz new york steak, cream spinach, and garlic mashed potatoes. Oh and a slide of new york cheesecake. DEAL!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… yelp.com/user_local_phot… I also love the sauteed mushrooms and onions (regular menu item) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Service has always been efficient and friendly. They get pretty busy, so we usually arrive a little after 4PM. The taste of new york is a great deal! Parking is validated in the Royal Hawaiian. Good food. Good value. Good service. Recommended!
(5)
Diane S.
I went here with my parents for a special occasion, and was disappointed. Although the wait staff was friendly and the ambiance good, the food was bland and not worth the price. I had the mozzarella salad, lobster mac and cheese, and the lamb chops. Nothing was bad, but the food lacked flavor and originality. The lamb was well cooked, with a very large portion, but eating it was mechanical not enjoyable. The lobster mac and cheese was really bland, just a white cheese, lobster, and noodles. My parents ordered the salmon and filet mignon which they also categorized as mediocre. Had the price been less it would have been less of a disappointment, but our bill (not counting wine) was around $300. That made this Wolfgang experience not worth the price.
(2)
Michelle S.
They used to have $10 Burger lunch special so I went there to asked the reception if you still have your Burger lunch special for $10? She said,"Yes" so we went inside to eat. And asked the waiter where is the $10 special Burger? He said it's changed price to $12.99 in Jan this year. Ok, but the menu didn't say any extra for cheeseburger, it's used to be extra $1 for cheese. Well we thought not bad $2 raised price with a cheese and also our waiter was asking us if we want have a cheese with smile. And of course we said, "yes." After we received our check that was $29.99 for two and asked the waiter that the Burger was $12.99 and times two??? He replied, "oh the cheese is extra $2."...what's a joke!!! The price went up almost 40% increased I wonder I don't see the local anymore as much as before. One slice of a cheese for $2??? And the waiter didn't tell us!? We were regular when we lived in HI and I talked to the owner a couple of times(he is very nice) before we moved out from HI. We ate here every time when we come back to HI. Their Happy Ours were so nice too but this is the last time to eat here. I don't come back anymore. I'm very disappointed!! I forgot to write that the Poteto chips, Onion rings, and Fried potetos are over cooked:(
(1)
David M.
Even though I live on Oahu, I NEVER go to Waikiki unless it's for business or picking up a friend. Tonight we went to Wolfgang for some steak. HINT: if you go, make a reservation for early dinner. Anything after 5:00 pm, forget about it. There is a huge walk in crowd waiting for tables...........and you feel like you're in Japan since 99% are tourist. When we left around 9:00, I swear there were nearly 100 people waiting outside to get in. Anyway........service was very good although they switched my steak with someone else. I wanted it medium rare, I got well done. Steak was............OK. I had the rib eye and it was a huge piece. Unless you have a big appetite, share a steak and the sides otherwise prepare to take home in a doggie bag. Cheesecake - very good, very rich. Pop your Lipitor when you get home.
For those of you who don't know the world of steaks... This place is a hidden jewel. In New York, there is a restaurant called Peter Luger and they have steaks to die for. The scenery there is pretty much in style as a German beer hall. The steaks are huge and you need to make a reservation 2-3 months out depending on the year. So what does Wolfgang's steak house have to do with Peter Luger? Simple. Supposedly the founder worked at Peter Luger, and then after leaving their employment, went off on his own. So now, if you want mouth watering steaks without the hassle of booking a flight to the big apple, this is the place to be. For the dessert though, i highly recommend the apple strudel with ice cream on the side!
(5)
Alex L.
First and foremost, you must get over the bourgeois-ness of this place and take it for what it is: a fine dining spot in the heart of Waikiki. With that said, the steak was pretty amazing along with its preparation. The cheesecake that followed was scrumptious as well.
(4)
Denise K.
You walk in and the first thing you'll notice is the arctic chill in the air. They must have their AC on blast. I would say that it's too chilly for dinner, but perhaps during lunch hour when it's all hot and humid outside, the arctic chill must feel nice. Came here to celebrate a birthday. The service was pretty good and the food was oh-so-delicious! I was immediately impressed with my cocktail. I don't usually go for sweet drinks, but their strawberry basil martini caught my eye and I had to try it. It is so yummy! Just thinking about it right now, I'd love to go back and just get drunk off those haha We started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 colossal size shrimp that are perfectly chilled, sweet to taste and a perfect consistency. It almost tastes like you're eating lobster. Seriously, the shrimp is gi-nor-mo! Steak for Two: PLENTY of meat for 2 people. Their medium rare is pure perfection. The meat is well-aged and melts in your mouth. The steaks come on a sizzling plate of butter. Yup, you better believe I dipped my steak pieces into that butter pool. Creamed spinach: Nope, you won't see any dairy creamer. The spinach comes in almost a clear coating. Probably butter because it was damn good. I could eat this with my steak, tortilla chips, with pita bread, on an omelette... basically with anything. It's addicting. Lobster mac & cheese: Holy smokes! Best lobster mac & cheese I've ever had. Not too heavy on the cheese, not too oily, perfectly al dente elbow macaroni and large, delicious chunks of lobster. It's pretty evident that they cut lobster chunks specifically for this dish. You're not eating fragments and itty-bitty leftover remnants. This side is awesome and I could easily eat this just as my entree! Sauteed onions: average. Nothing to write home about. Birthday surprise: A huge piece of dense, New York cheesecake with a huge side of fresh whip cream and mint springs. The candle and singing were also a nice touch. Next time, I want to try the crab cakes, cream corn and the sauteed mushrooms.
(5)
Christian G.
Went for Thanksgiving Dinner and it was great; turkey, stuffing, cranberry and mash. It was all good. The service was prompt and didnt feel the wait to be that long. I cant speak with regards to the host. The pumpkin cheese cake was pretty darn good to say the least. The noise level was a little high for my liking but the decor was nice. Be sure to make reservations. I would try them again.
(4)
Rissa K.
I decided to come here for Happy Hour with a gf of mine. Happy Hour is awesome because you can check out the restaurants you want and pay a lot less and also get their hh drink prices. We tried the Tenderloin Kabob, Lobster Crostini, and Creme Brule along with their signature whipped cream (Schlag), and Lychee Martinis. Great service and great spot for HH. Will be back.
(4)
Jarod H.
Five stars. The steak was spot on today. Went for lunch. Had also the German Potatoes, cream spinach, broccoli, and onion rings. Left there really full. Had me a few Sierra Nevadas too. Was a bit disappointed that they ran dry on the local brews on tap (Maui Blond IPA & others), since they had a big demand the night before, according to the waitress. Bummers! But that's okay, Sierra is always good.
(5)
Terri Q.
My husband and I decided on this restaurant for our Thanksgiving dinner. We expected to have a pleasant experience with great food and ambiance. We were disappointed overall. This restaurant is like many in Honolulu with regards to service as it is below the expected standards for fine dining. My husband made reservations in ensure our seating and we arrived on time. We were checked in and were told to wait outside. After 25 minutes, we noticed that several people who came in after us were seated. When my husband checked with the hostess on our status, he was told that our table was given away to another party. None of the many hostesses had come outside to call on us. They all seemed confused with the large crowd. It was not a great first impression. After being seated, the server asked us for our order. My husband had to remind him that we were lacking menus. Another faux pas. We decided on the Thanksgiving special. After submitting our order, our appetizers and drinks were promptly delivered. However, our main course was delayed for over an hour. The server kept apologizing for the delay to appease us. When our main course finally arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at the amount and quality of food. The meal was delicious and somewhat worth the wait. Our server informed us that our wine would be on the house due to our extended wait time. We were impressed by the gesture. This restaurant gives the impression of providing a fine dining experience, but it fails in reality. The food is good but the service has a great deal of room for improvement. The tourists seem to attract better service than locals such as us. When we decide on a higher end restaurant and pay the price to do so, we expect better service with more attention to detail. Our overall impression is not a good one and we will not be returning to Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Instead we will have our future steakhouse experiences at either Ruth Chris' or BLT. Both places provided us with a more positive experience and lived up to fine dining standards.
(2)
Cathy P.
One of favorite steakhouses. We've been here twice and it was delicious both times. We have the bone-in-ribeyes served family style, two are enough for my family of four...2 kids (12 & 14). They make a "correct" mojito, it's delicious. And have cheesecake for dessert, it's amazing.
(5)
Winston W.
Service was slow and nearly every aspect of our order was wrong. Cesar salad is basically some lettuce with a little Parmesan and some croutons. Steak was okay. We decided last minute to give this a try so waited 20 min and sat at the bar. Initially the bartender was friendly but she forgot the olive juice in the dirty martinis, blue cheese in the olives is flavorless. We ordered extra anchovies on the Cesar salad and it came with no dressing and no anchovies. The steak was okay but there was an hour between the salad and it arriving despite they were ordered together. It became awkward the bartenders saying "your food will be out any minute" so many times. I didn't complain and bartender did nothing to make all of her mistakes acceptable. It definitely doesn't live up to the prices. Never saw the manager once. Needs adult supervision.
(1)
Dejon K.
Service was a little slow. But overall our meal choices were all fantastic. Enjoyed our table by the window and had a great time visiting with friends.
(4)
Pumpkin S.
We came here with a large party. The steak was good, as were the sides. But the service and infrastructure really left a lot to be desired. The waiter knocked over a glass of water, some of which got on two of the guests, but he didn't address it. When I pointed it out to him (since he delayed cleaning up), he said that there was water elsewhere, pointing to the big leak that was coming through the ceiling and down the floor on the other side of the room. OK, so the place has a roofing problem, but that's irrelevant to the guest you spilled water on. Then there were the mistaken orders. He didn't really try to listen to the person placing the orders. In his haste, he kept bringing the wrong order instead of actually listening. And the dining room was hot and muggy. They had ceiling fans, but they were not enough to address the summer heat.
(3)
Peter S.
All we can say is WOW Amazing food and great service. Definitely try Wolfgang's if your after a pleasurable dining experience
(5)
Bryan W.
The Mahi Mahi sandwich for just $10 was excellent. It was cooked exactly to order, tasty, and it was a large, thick piece. Although it was crowded for lunch, we were seated within a few minutes. Water was delivered right after we sat and the waiter came right away. The food came pretty quick despite the fact that almost every table was taken. The bill also came right away. The only drawback is the limited selection from the $10 menu, but any one of the selections are well worth the price.
(5)
Mike C.
Remembering an UYE a few years ago that I hoped to attend (flight arrived late), I made a point to dine here on a recent Friday night. Since the bar was pretty full, found a corner table for two and studied their Happy Hour menu. A short time later, a server brought me a complimentary basket of their warm, homemade chips. I poured some of their Wolfang's steak sauce and used it as a dipping sauce. My Happy Hour local friend mentioned a two appetizers, so I asked the waiter to recommend the third dish. 1) Tuna Tartar ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Flavor was just right and not overwhelming, served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 2) Lobster Crustini ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Think of it was an open-faced lobster roll. Not overly sauced in mayo, this was also served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 3) Steak Sliders ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Served on a halved roll, the sliders had not-too thinly marinated steak slices (texture tasted like filet mignon as in was not veiny) and were covered with crispy, long fries. $7.00. My waiter recommended their Mango Daiquiri ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) as a fruity drink which was not on the Happy Hour menu ($12.95). You can save a little change by ordering either red or white wine instead. This was a nice dessert to a pretty filling meal as there was not carb shortage with the bread, chips, and fries. They had the NBA playoff game (OKC vs. Lakers') on the TV at the bar and it was 80% filled. Definitely worth trying if you are in a munching mood versus a heavy meal.
(4)
Jasmine N.
I am totally a fan of their lunch special. Usually we can just walk in, no reservation necessary but to be safe I would make one just in case. My friend was running late so we pushed the reservation back 15 minutes and they were totally accommodating with that. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It's right on the corner. Same wing as the 5 star buffet. It has a view of the Kalakaua Avenue street. If you see Coffee shop go one more escalator up. They have 3-4 things on their $10 lunch menu but my favorite is the $10 burger. I don't see it on their website but they definitely have it in the restaurant. They ask if you want cheese on the burger. It comes with all the fixins (lettuce, tomato, onion) and steak cut fries and onion rings. Love that you get both. The service is fast and friendly. Perfect if you're going to do a power lunch. Tip: get the burger!
(4)
Robert L.
I was a regular customer here (visited once every other month at the least), until the quality of staff(s) went waaaaay down. I like the food, but I saw (and heard) the staffs trying to trick the japanese customers sitting near me into purchasing the more expensive bottle of water (they have free tap water, mid level bottle water, and expensive bottle water). One sever asked in English "Water?" and the customer replies "yes", but when asked which one the customer dis not understand what he meant. The second then server said "just bring them the bottled". Without asking the customer, they brought out TWO bottles of the most expensive water. I understand/speak both Japanese and English so I asked the customers if they wish to drink the bottled water or the complimentary water, and they were furious to find that the servers brought the bottles out w/out asking them first.
(2)
Mari K.
THE GOOD: Great lunch specials that you might miss if you aren't in the know! They don't have them advertised outside of the restaurant with their regular menu but they do have a limited $10 lunch menu that includes choice of a burger, fish and chips, grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich or tropical salad. Pretty large serving so it is worth $10 THE BAD: I ordered the Mahi Mahi Sandwhich and we had a burger for the table. While the fish was nicely cooked and pretty tasty the french fries were way over done--and the coloring of the fries made it clear that the oil in the fryer hadn't been changed in a while. In addition, our burger, which we ordered medium was well past well done. THE UGLY: This is what happens when well known chefs have restaurants that go mainstream. There was local reggae music playing in the restaurant--which was fine--but didn't really match the white tablecloth, fine dining atmosphere they are trying to pull off. And the hostess, although she was nice was in a casual dress and rubber slippers--while the rest of the staff were in slacks and white button down shirts. Overall the service was lacking--we spilled a glass of water and cleaned it up with no one assisting us or even noticing--despite the fact that we were one of 5 tables seated in the dining room. I think Wolfgang better come to Hawaii and do a walk through...
(2)
Ivy R.
Apparently every ham & egger in Waikiki wanted to have Christmas dinner here. The place was packed with tourists. Again, we're a large party of 12 who were sat right in the middle of the room. I wasn't to overly impressed by the menu options. I'm not a big red meat eater. I chose the Lobster Mac & Cheese. I thought I would share with my son but he passed out through most of the meal. The cocktails were good and my husband and I pretty much kept with the Lychee Martinis. My food was not the best Lobster Mac & Cheese. It wasn't really even the best regular Mac & Cheese. It was very loud so it was hard to talk to the people around you. Service was attentive and I always feel bad for those who have to work on Holidays. I would really skip this place next time.
(3)
Jing F.
My friend really wanted to try the restaurant here since she's a fan of the chef and his New York location. We went on a Friday afternoon at 4PM. The restaurant was totally empty except for the bar area. They were 5 hostesses and one of them welcome us. She looked (assessed) the way we were dressed and immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she told us that all the tables were already reserved and that there was nothing she could do for us. When we looked at all the empty tables around (90% of the restaurant, it was 4PM), she explained that she could only gives us 2 places at the bar in about 45 minutes time. She then told us to stand next to 2 other people without offering any seating. She returned to her friends and happily chitchatted while we waited stupidly. I don't know if it's because she thought we went for the happy hour or because we were not dressed very formally (picture tourist style) but my friend and I felt treated like crap. Honestly, we have being to many other restaurants (including upscale ones) and we were never treated like that. As tourists who flew more than 14 hours for a few days of vacation, we really did not need that. We did verify their website prior to our coming and there was no mention of any dress code nor limitation to the bar area. We felt disrespected and so did the 2 clients before us. We stayed a few minutes around and left to enjoy our dollars elsewhere.
(1)
Dave I.
We went to Wolfgang's Friday night to celebrate getting married. There were three of us in the party, my wife, my dad and myself. The ambiance is very different than any steakhouse I've been in. Very open dining room, tables very close together, and not dark inside at all. It seems they cater to the Japanese tourists on vacation, seeing that were the only ones in the place that weren't Japanese. The food was fair at best. I don't think for the prices they charge it was that great. Comparing the steakhouses in New York like PL"s, Smith and Wollensky, or even now Mastro's on the west coast, Wolfgang's did not live up to the billing. I had the filet which was very salty, my dad had the rib-eye and my wife had the fish of the day. The servers will tell you that you that items on the menu can be shared. That may be true for the sides that come with dinner, but if you want a salad, get your own. My dad had the tomato with mozzarella salad that had two slices of cheese and three slices of tomato. We had to ask for basil since there was none on it when it came out. My wife had the Wolfgang salad, which was decent, but definitely not something that can be shared. The wait staff was decent, although not to the level of places previously mentioned. All in all, I would not recommend this place. It is more of a tourist trap than a place that is a must.
We finally tried this place after hearing some reviews from friends and reading some on Yelp. It was a good decision! We arrived at 7:15pm on a Sunday (on Memorial Day weekend) without a reservation, and got seated immediately. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the 3rd level of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Nicely decorated interior, nothing fancy. Didn't notice any other seating styles besides regular tables. There's two sections to dine in, the first section is near the front door with an average height ceiling with views of the mall and wine cellar, and the second section is towards the back with a high, vaulted glass ceiling with views of Kalakaua Ave and the interior of the mall. Music was top 10 but suddenly stopped halfway through dinner. BEVERAGE: No Heineken!? Settled for a Stella. FOOD: Combo appetizer - Consisted of lump crab in a lettuce leaf, shrimp cocktail, and half a cold lobster tail with cocktail sauce for dipping. Seafood was fresh but the lobster tail was a little rubbery. Wolfgang salad - I'd pass on this. It's a wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with too many tomatoes, fresh green beans, real bacon bits, and onions. The dressing had a light taste as to render it very bland and boring. Steak for three - It's a porterhouse steak, which we got medium rare, and is a touch of red in the center. It was cooked perfect and had tons of taste. Salty & buttery goodness. The three of us finished the whole thing! Lobster mac & cheese - I had to try this as the reviews seemed phenomenal. It was good but they use the meat from the lobster claw which isn't as flavorful as the tail. Good but not great. Spinach (steamed) - I have no idea why our friend ordered this because even he hardly ate it. Its good but I'm not a huge fan of spinach. Baked potato - Its huge! Big enough for three people. We actually left a small portion behind because we were stuffed. SERVICE: Everyone was awesome. Our male server was very personable and attentive. Great job! OVERALL: Pricey, but worth it. The portions of the side dishes are big enough for 3 to share. Avoid the Wolfgang salad.
(4)
Chris L.
Made reservations for our honeymoon dinner and were NOT disappointed! it was a VERY busy friday night at 7pm, but we got a table overlooking Kalakaua. Ordered the dry aged Rib Eyes, mashed potatoes and lobster mac n cheese. All were amazing!! the steak was perfect. Bone on rib eye, marbled and melts in your mouth (medium rare). The lobster mac n cheese is highly recommended!!!! so good. Because we mentioned it was our honeymoon, they gave us a free slice of cheesecake and lemon meringue!
(5)
K B.
Back again for lunch. Service is still subpar. Shouldn't have to ask for water refills, bread, etc. Can they get away with that kind of indifference because their client base is mostly tourists that won't be coming back? I'm starting to wonder.
(3)
Ella R.
I admit the food here is excellent but the service here sucks!! Sorry, sad but true, is it cuz we are Asian or wat?? We have been here for almost two hours?!?! Ok! Lesson learnt never ever will come here again!! With the amount we spent here was better saved.
(2)
J O.
Pretty good food. Though, our French fries were different in our two orders, one nice and hot, the others, room temp.. Not a good sign for a high end kitchen, attention to detail was lacking. The service was lousy, the kid who thought it was cute to wear a dirty apron was a stand out. It looked like he had been working on his car, I am not exaggerating, it was more black with grease than white. Service was particularly bad to the Japanese, except for my server, who was great, spoke a little Japanese and was helpful to her guests. We sat at the bar, if her boss is reading, this tan Asian young lady. All of the other staff was standing around, joking and acted like they were doing us a favor. Not really worth the money. Oh yeah, don't be fooled into thinking this is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant as the name suggests. It is not.
(3)
Jenne E.
Pretty delicious! I had the seafood of the day, which was red snapper, it was deliciousness! The only reason this place didn't get perfect stars is there was a leaky ceiling when we went today and they closed off the front dining because of it. No fault of theirs, food was still amaze, just a bit tacky.
(4)
Jamila J.
Happy Hour! Yes. Boozapalooza & Foodapalooza! In case you didn't know, I'm a happy camper. Great Happy Hour, you need to check it out. It's super super busy during Happy Hour, so I suggest getting there as close to the beginning of happy hour as possible. $7 Martini's and Specialty Martini's, made with good booze. I believe the red and white wines are the same, and the choices run the gambit of types of red and whites. Wonderful. The pupus are also $7, the steak is so good, but I wouldn't recommend the steak sliders. It's definitely missing something. But the Kalbi sliders are bomb and the Lobster Crostinis are pretty awesome as well. Got two orders. The kabobs looked good, but sold out. 2 1/2 hours of happy hour and they sell out, you know people love this stuff. Although they're slammed, the service is super quick and the servers are super friendly, attentive, and competent. I will be back.
(4)
Elizabeth N.
This review is for the M-F 4-630p HAPPY HOUR only! As I still can't find any place that does a steak better than how my family does it. =) Keeping it very short and brief here's my recap: Pros: -$5 steak sliders w/ fries, burger sliders w/fries, steak tartar or ahi tartar! Normally these buggas are $18 or so. -Great quality food, especially for $5! Can't get that at Jack in the Crack, or Taco Hell. -Service, the folks in there are very nice. Don't let the uniform black and white throw you off. -Validated parking at the Royal Hawaiian. 4 hours free right? Not bad! -Free home made potato chips! Cons: -Limited bar seating and Happy Hour is only at the Bar -Only 2 1/2 hours for Happy Hour but that's expected. You can't give away the whole cow for free right?
(4)
Mike O.
The coworkers and I decided to eat out today ordering WG lunch special. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers, a mahi sand and a tropical mix salad. The burgers were big juicy and tasted very good. Came with fries and 3 union rings, which were both soggy by the time we at. The mahi sand was said to be good also. Next time we will order the fish and chips. 10.00 per meal is a great deal for lunch in waikiki.
(4)
Angela R.
. Service-We were seated by a japanese lady who seated us in front of the wine cellar. After sitting there for a few minutes my husband said we should ask to be seated by the window. There were many tables by the window available and you would think we would get to sit window side?!! She gave us japanese menus and somehow we got a japanese one. The waiter took our order and when we gave back the menu's the waiter says "oh these are japanese menus." We never knew who our actual waiter was because they looked like they were wandering the restaurant like dummy's. If waiters are wearing bow ties I expect impeccable service. Well, obviously this was not the case. It was really hard for me not to say anything about the poor service and disappointment with the food but because it was my husbands birthday I swore off being a bitch for a day. Talk about wrong day to decide not be a bitch lol!!!!! Food- My hubby ordered the cajun rib eye and the steak came out in a dirty looking dish, you figure they put the steak on it they would wipe the sides for a clean presentation- not! It also came out medium well but my husband ordered i medium rare. Then my hubby's steak fries came out 5 minutes after the steak came so most of his steak was gone. This place is a huge fail!
(1)
Kalani S.
The Dry Aged Rib eye is worth ordering and the fries that came with it was surprisingly spiced with a perfect crunch. We also ordered the 3lb lobster with the side of Lobster mac & cheese. If you have not experience Wolfgang Steakhouse this place is a definite must. Service was impeccable.
(5)
Kelly M.
Went for the $10 burger at lunch (thank you Honolulu magizine). How do you beat that? With $3 validated parking. It just got easier to go to Waikiki to shop, walk, or just hang-out.
(4)
erick t.
We ordered the t-bone for 2 medium rare. It was perfect, seared outside and rare inside. Great steak. I have to say the lobster mac and cheese is superb. Have it with the entree, it is hot, cheesy and goes perfect with the steak. Service was excellent. Also ask for JJ, he is the best waiter.
(5)
Bob M.
Great Happy Hour Get there early the word has gotten out. This is the best happy hour I have ever been too. Tito's is is their bar Vodka. The service is fantastic! The steak and hamburger sliders are to die for. So are the tenderloin skewers. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and friendly.
(5)
Tina Y.
Had lunch here yesterday with out of town friends. Steak salad for 21.00 way overpriced. Steak portion very small. Mixed greens yellowing and old and WAY TOO MUCH of it, like a whole bag of it dumped on the plate. One tomato slice underneath. That was it, no other ingredients. Tuna tartare portion very small. Soup portion small also. Mahi dry in sandwich, but this was only $10. Have eaten here many times at lunch, this time was really bad. Waiter dropped bowl of ketchup which splashed on me and my purse. Last time they spilled oysters on the half shell juice INSIDE my LV purse! Elsewhere in dining room other items were falling on floor off trays. Chaos!
(2)
Chad Y.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers a true New York style steakhouse that offers a great menu, good service, and great ambiance. It certainly makes a memorable experience if you want a nice dinner in Waikiki. Note, my review is based on going there for dinner and I haven't had a chance to check out their happy hour which I've been told is far better! The steakhouse menu is your typical fare with house dried steaks, seafood, and other meats. Accompanied by (ordered separately) your traditional sides like potatoes, gratins and the like. I've often gone with a few friends and we have shared the "steak for 2, 3, 4" and ordered a few sides and it has yet to disappoint us. The steak is full of natural flavors and seasoned to an odd perfection. The sides are good, but nothing that wows. The sauteed creamed spinach was decent but a bit heavy on the salt, while the fried onion rings were cooked and seasoned well. The other veggies are your standard fare that are nice complements. Before I move on to dessert, be sure to try their seafood. The shrimp cocktail was perfectly cooked and just the right amount of heat in their sauce. The oysters were fresh and the crab cakes bites of heaven. The ambiance is decent and comfy, but tables overlooking Kalakaua avenue can be a bit loud with the crowds down below. Service is alright with the servers knowing their menu and portion sizes well to make great recommendations. They could notch up their attentiveness just a bit more in my book, especially considering it is a higher-end establishment. Definitely a good place to grab a steak if the mood strikes you!
(4)
Kathryn M.
Came here for the first time to try out their dry-aged steaks. Our reservation was @ 6PM & we were seated right away! The service here was AWESOME. We had two servers who were always on top of it and made sure everything was OK. My all time favorite food @ this place would be their Sizzling Canadian bacon! It's a must have when dining at Wolfgang's.. It's about $3-4 for each slice but it's worth it, it's not your ordinary Oscar Meyer Bacon. We also ordered the seafood platter (it's not on the menu) which included jumbo shrimp cocktail & lobster cocktail.. I love seafood!! For our meat, we got the steak for two (a good $100). The meat was supposed to be good (melt in your mouth type) but for some reason it kind of tasted the same too me. If I was to choose between Morton's and Wolfgang's, I would prefer Morton's Steakhouse! I must say this place has the best Mashed Potatoes, hands down!! I've tried mashed potatoes at a lot of places but so far this place serves the best mashed potatoes in Hawaii!! My overall dining experience here was good, you get what you pay for! I would visit this place again.
(4)
Jade N.
Took Toney here for his 30th bday just last night. Our RSVP was for 715pm. We got there @ 7pm and they were able to seat us early. We ordered the porterhouse for two, cooked medium rare...along with rice, asparagus, and sauteed onions. we also got house red. And how was it? TO DIE FOR. I swear the steak was cooked to such perfection that I thought I died and had gone to heaven for a little while. It was thick and soft. You would think with that thick sucker...it would already be hard, chewy, and will probably overwhelm your jaw. everything was great. the service was awesome too. the staff greeted him happy birthday and also gave him a special key lime pie treat. perfect size to fill us both up. OMG and we ordered the canadian bacon. i'm a bacon lover so i was very excited to get it. it was a chunky piece of bacon. we cut it with our fork and knife but honestly....i could of just used my hands. it was so good that i so want to go there to just get the bacon. lol.
(5)
Rose R.
Best steakhouse ever!
(5)
Jenel O.
Let me premise this by saying that exactly one week prior to my experience, I attended a wedding in LA with first class service. So my expectation of service is held pretty high. My Mom bought these prix fixe dinner off one of those group buying sites. Each person had some choices but were limited to a special menu. We were told the menu selections were smaller than what you would get off the ala carte menu but definitely large enough to be full. The group buying site stated a "value" price of the complete prix fixe menu but since they don't serve you the entire serving, (off the normal menu), I'm not sure how they determine this. The server was so-so. Pretty local style. Although nice, I didn't get the feeling he was 100% service oriented for a place offering $45 steaks (normal price). Appetizer: choice of shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail or bacon. I got the crab cocktail and ordered a side of bacon. -Crab cocktail: alright. Nothing special but not bad either. -Bacon - yum... but nothing to write home about. Soup/salad: choice of caesar salad, mix greens, lobster bisque or beefsteak tomatos. The lobster bisque was recommended since "you can get salad anywhere" - is what we were told. I had the soup as well as many others on our table, another diner had the casesar salad and one had the tomato/onion dish. -Lobster bisque - very bland. No flavor, just tasted like pure cream. I didn't even finish it - even after adding salt. -Caesar: I ate about 1/4 the plate of caesar salad. The cheese on it was good but everything else wasn't that great. Lettuce was fresh, dressing was light but not flavorful. They didn't even come around with a fresh pepper grinder! Entree: Rib eye, filet mignon, veal or fish. I choose rib eye. Came with small scoop of creamed spinach and mashed potatos. -Nicely cooked - little crisp on the outside, which I liked. Needed salt. Was a little tough. -Spinach - salty but I like salty so it was doable Dessert: ice cream, gelato, cheesecake. I had the cheesecake - another "ahhh". Coffee - tea... had the tea, they gave earl gray. Nothing special. Service was LACKING! I'm not sure if it's because we're "local" or because we had the prix fixe certificate or what... but it definitely felt like we were "second class". During the soup/salad round, servers says, "just tell me when you want me to fire up the steaks." What???? Isn't it the server or kitchen's responsibility to time out the food courses so they arrive promptly when the previous course is taken away? After the main entree course, we sat around for a good while with no help to box our food. When someone finally realized we were done (this is after I made sure every single person on the table had their fork and knife turned inward), a big staff dived in to take away the plates, sauces, etc (nice touch that everyone chipped in). However, the manager proceeded to accidentally drop the sauce bottle on the water cup, which shattered the glass. He promptly proceeded to blame the person who didn't cap the bottle well. Yes, our fault. But when do you blame the customer at an expensive steak house? He muttered something like, "someone didn't cap the sauce well." He left the service staff to clean up the glass bits but after they all left and we were left with a few shards on the table and a 3-year old with hands all over the table, we had to wrap up and remove the top layer of the tablecloth ourselves. He (the manager) did come back with someone in tow to replace the cover we just took off though. He did however make up for it when he sent over a dessert platter to our table - nice touch. But he never came by to apologize or explain that the platter was on the house - left it to the server to deal with. I went to use the restroom and while returning to my seat, passed by a few servers and again, the same manager. They were all rushing around and when passing by them, no one stopped to let me pass. They all squeezed through/by me. It's the simple little touches that take service to the next level and the service I expect at a restaurant like this. I later found out that while my brother took my daughter outside to walk, he wasn't paying attention as he was looking towards my daughter. He came face to face with the hostess and she didn't bother to step aside either to let him (and my daughter) pass. They had to move off to the side to accomodate her. Yes, he wasn't paying attention (and should have been), but again - SERVICE people! The food was jus so-so, esp for the prices they charge. I'd only go again if I had a major discount or someone else was paying. Maybe when my Mom bought the discounted certificate, she also bought discount service with it. (??) Validation doesn't cover the entire thing - still paid $2 while others paid $4 for going over 3 hrs. Lame.
(2)
Ken U.
I'd have to say I'm sad this was my last restaurant week meal for 2012. I will say it went out with a bang! The initial first impression is like a typical high-end steak house (Mortons, Ruth Chris, etc) very dimly lit, romantic style and good atmosphere (no homo lol). I got the restaurant week special for $34.95 - includes Wolfgang Salad, 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak, cheesecake and a soft drink (which I didn't know was offered in the meal and was not offered to me). Considering what they regularly charge, about $50 per steak alone this was a steal! Service was excellent, nothing major went wrong other than the soft drink that was not offered to me but no big deal cause I ordered a glass of wine. The Wolfgang salad (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomoatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) was VERY delicious. I could have eaten this all day. The steak was ordered medium rare; seasoned/aged just right. It was very tender, could have eaten it plain but Wolfgang's steak sauce is to die for. Finally, the cheesecake was awesome, was prepared just right. Came with some whipped cream (fat@ss status lol). Overall, I give this place 5 stars cause of the value. I'm a man of finding deals, you probably won't find one from this place real soon. If I ate here and had to pay regular price, I'd probably still be at the restaurant washing dishes. I'd go back to eat again for a special occasion; its not totally unaffordable.
(5)
Joey B.
We had the single most terrible experience ever at a steakhouse. From the time we were not greeted by the hostess when we approached the "welcome" desk to the time we finished our dinner, a lot of little things added up to make the experience one which we will not go through again. 1) Unwelcoming hostess 2) Rude host who took us to our table (I guess we were beneath him) 3) Server who dropped off the bread and ice cold cubed butter 4) We felt as if we were being rushed through our meal. The whole experience lasted 1 hour 15 minutes. 5) The steaks were not very flavorful. This is the first "high end" steakhouse that had steak sauce at the tables. Now we know why. 6) The plates were very worn down and chipped. I would expect this from a local diner, not a "high end" restaurant. It's unfortunate that this steakhouse carries the Wolfgang name. We expected more, especially at the price point, but it failed to deliver.
(2)
Brent M.
My wife and I visited here during our honeymoon. We can't speak to the food, as we went for happy hour. For happy hour, though, this place is as good as it gets. The drinks were creative, and the bartender we met was very friendly and talented (Melanie, you were awesome!!). We spent a couple hours getting top notch drinks for $7 that you could easily spend $15-20 for in Boston. If you get the chance, stop in for happy hour.
(5)
Logan A.
Best Wolfgangs outside of the original in NYC, though service is far better! Incredible experience, waitress was Jessica, fantastic job. Best steak house chain in America, period, fantastic for any occasion.
(5)
Megs F.
All meatasauruses need to eat here! This place is all about the steak! Without a doubt, this is my favorite steakhouse on the island. I have had several parties here (they have a couple separate rooms that you can reserve; otherwise, they use it for regular seating); and they have always left a great impression with my guests. For appetizers, the Canadian bacon is a must. This will be the best bacon you will ever eat. Thick cut, juicy, and full of flavor. An absolute MUST every time I go. If you start the night at the bar though, and you're a little "adventurous".. try the steak tartare. I love it. Also, when you're at the bar.. you get fresh made potato chips that are soooo freakin' delicious. An extra dirty martini with their bleu cheese olives go perfect with it. As far as meat is concerned.. I'm all about the porterhouse.. or the ribeye. Wolfgang's dry ages their steaks in house. If you ask, you can usually get a tour of the kitchen and see their aging room.. in other words, their kitchen has to always look impeccable because they never know if someone will be walked through it. For the sides.. get the lobster mac.. and the creamed spinach.. and the garlic mash.. heck, even the asparagus is great. I'm not a sweet tooth, but I can't turn down creme brulee. Wolfgang's has an awesome one. They also have some of the greatest NY cheesecake I have ever tasted.. and yes, it comes from NY. So don't wait another day, go try Wolfgang's!
(5)
Mandy C.
I was extremely excited to go to a Wolfgang's restaurant due to him being world renowned. My husband and I went to Waikiki just for this on our "Date Day" on Labor Day, it was okay. I had the Fish and Chips and my husband had a Fish Sandwich with fries! We both ordered off the 10.00 lunch menu -- we both figured hey it's our first time here so lets try something that isn't a big dent in our pocket. I loved my fish and chips, my husbands fish sandwich however, he stated it tasted gamey, he's not really a fish person, but sense moving to Hawaii has converted to one. The reason he didn't care for it on the mainland was because of the gaminess of the fish at most restaurants. The Fries were good, but not consistently cooked. Mine were done perfect and my husbands for him were not as crispy! We have both decided we would give it another shot if we were down in Waikiki again, but not our favorite place. It's not a place you say, hey lets go to Wolfgang's they're so Awesome !!!! I was a little bit disappointed :( The decor of the restaurant was nice, the staff was extremely nice as well.
(3)
Tricia M.
the gist: fancy name and hefty price tag for mediocre food, wine and service. the details: year-end work is stressful for both hubby and i so we decided to treat ourselves to a rare night out. after the hostesses (who by the way were dressed like they were gonna go clubbing after their shift) greeted us we asked to sit in the bar to take advantage of happy hour. unfortunately they neglected to give us menus and we sat there for a good 5-7 minutes before we got to see the limited happy hour menu. not finding anything especially appetizing, we decided to order off the regular menu. first off was a tomato and mozzarella salad (don't call it "caprese" cuz the waiter responded with "huh?"). this was actually the best thing i ate all night. thick slabs, wonderfully fresh and dressed. next was a $24 crab cake (no i didn't mistype, that's singular). it did come with a mini salad but i was disappointed with the crab meat. for that price i expected lumps, not hard shredded meat, and there were even some shards of inner shell mixed in, yuck. the lobster mac n cheese sounded better than it tasted; it was rather ordinary and boring. i must admit hubby's $54 rib eye was an impressive slab, i had a few bites but i'm just not much of a fan of that burnt ash taste in my mouth. but i guess what bugged me was the wine and service (what we really came for). i can't drink often so i literally asked for a "really good sauvignon blanc" (not even considering price since i was only gonna have one glass), and hubby requested a "really good cab." our server just nodded and another 5-7 minutes later plopped two glasses on our table, not even telling us what he had selected. hubby and i blurted in unison "what is this?" and his response was, "what, oh the brand? uh lemme check. they keep switching it." i was alittle dumbfounded, as i'd think it's standard practice to know what you're serving and also introducing it as you serve it. he came back with "it's sterling." sterling?! that's considered "really good" here at this fancy shmancy steakhouse with its cellarful of wine?! *roll eyes* i can get this at safeway - fail. our free basket of potato chips was soggy and never refilled, water glasses also could've received more attention. total bill: including tip was about $175. bottom line: Wolfgang is lucky he has some sorta groupon with japanese tourists (you'll notice how many there are), or they'd be hurting for repeat customers.
(2)
Naomi R.
Finally got to eat here...and it met all my expectations!
(5)
Consuela P.
Heard about their $10 Hamburger plate special for the month of May in honor of National Hamburger Month. So I made reservations to take hubby here for lunch since he loves his hamburgers. The special includes a Wolfgang's 1/2-pound Classic Prime Sirloin Hamburger on a Fresh-baked Sesame Seed Bun, with American Cheese (optional), Tomato, Onion and Lettuce, Steak Fries, Onion Rings and a Complimentary Soft Drink (refillable) during lunch hour, only (11 a.m.~3 p.m.) Of course...he enjoyed his meal. Me, I wanted to try something off their menu which was a big mistake and regretted my choice after taking the first bite. I had the steak tartar. It was horrible and I did not like it one bit!!! I should have had that hamburger special instead. At least we ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad to share, so I ate most of that. I just wished the salad was served first before our main meals as we tried to make room for all three rather BIG plates on our small table for 2.
(2)
Dugy Y.
Late night dinner walk in. Tried both Wolfgang & Caesar salad tasty but I came for the steak. Aged rib-eye w/lobster mac, steak was just beyond med rare and was firm. We ate close to closing so I can imagine that we were not on their high service priority.
(3)
Cherie T.
Only 3 Stars... The food was AMAZING!! So ono! But the service SUCKED! It was so bad. It's hit or miss... it depends on what server you get. Based on the food 5 starts... based on over all experience 3 stars. This server called my father "Chief" and "Brother"... really?! They also have cheesy rehearsed lines that they say. The people that waited on us kept saying "My Pleasure" and kept saying it over and over and over and over again like inattentive robots they just say it out of habit even if you don't ask them a question. They just say it out of nowhere. Our server didn't know any of the wines, and when we asked if they had a certain type he said "I don't know we have over 700 wines, you can look at it in the wine book" then left. RUDE! Anyway, if you get a good server lucky you but if not... just enjoy the food and try not to pay attention to the rude servers with attitude.
(3)
Brent S.
We only came here for wine and dessert. So I'll be posting an update when we go back for dinner. They have a great wine list and the cheesecake might be even better than Cheesecake Factory.
(4)
Jeremy C.
Overall fantastic place for dinner. We stopped here our first night in Oahu. The only reason this place isn't a 5 star is because it wasn't so fantastic it justified the $300 price point for 3 people (3 glasses of wine, 1 salad, 3 fillet's, 1 side of asparagus). Was it great, yep... just not $300 great. The atmosphere was very nice. The service was good. There was this odd shift change that clearly happened while we were eating, but despite a near complete change in serve staff they stayed well on top of our meal. I probably wouldn't go back simply because there are enough other high end steak places on this strip that I would hit up having been here already.
(4)
Crystal L.
You remember that scene in "1408" where John Cusack thought he got out of the hotel room but then the building broke apart and he was still in the haunted room? I felt like that sitting in Wolfgang's. The walls fell down and the food was coming out of Zippy's. I'm not ragging on Zippy's! But they have average food. If you blindfolded me, I would have thought I was eating Zippy's steak and mash potatoes. If you want to pay $300 for Zippy's food then come to Wolfgang's. The steak had no taste, the mash potatoes had no taste (not even creamy :( ), the lobster mac and cheese had no taste...I had better lobster mac and cheese out of a food truck a few days ago at "Eat the streets." Was there a shortage on seasoning at the market? The Sea Bass was overdone and not tender. I did like the "Sizzler's" baked potato and sauteed onions lol I also had the lobster cocktail and crab cake for appetizers. The lobster cocktail was OK, nothing special. The crab cake was the best thing of the night. I'm grateful they used more crab than bread but it really was just a lump of crab. It would have been perfect with a little more bread to allow the crab cake to brown on the outside for a crispy crust. I was a little disappointed about this fine dining-poser but I wasn't surprised since their yelp reviews are very inconsistent (the rating roller coaster should've deterred me) and many friends warned me, they're nothing special. But I guess curiosity got the cat. I would have given them 3 stars because our server was very attentive and nice except the server on the next table bumped my chair hard...three times!! And did not even excuse himself. How rude. The plus were the sexy hostess. I've never seen a hostess dress that sexy. She was still elegant but that was definitely a surprise for a steakhouse.
(2)
Keola m.
We walked in on a very crowded restaurant last night (friday at about 830p). I was actually suprised that the place was that crowded. talked with some friends at the bar who said that happy hour is really good. Thanks goodness for knowing people... we got a table for 7 pretty quickly. Hans our waiter was GREAT... Gave us options that were not on the menu. ie., ordered a bunch of steak and did it family style and an appetizer plattter. Quick Tip........Steak for 2,3 4 etc is way better than the Rib Eye. Its a prime rib T-Bone cut. DELICIOUS. Appetizers...Lump crab meat cocktail, Lobster, and Shrimp...basicly just boiled seafood nothing outstanding. Also, ordered onion rings...ah, I think Jack in the Box is better. Overall a experience....Great......Food is just ok... Love the background music. Drank at the bar after dinner. Gregg at the bar is GREAT!
(3)
Chelsea H.
After dining here tonight, I am glad I didn't choose to take my boyfriend here for his birthday/Valentine's day (same day, luck me right?) The food was ok, the atmosphere was ok, and the service was ok. It wasn't anything too outstanding but it wasn't horrible either. Parking is a hit or miss over here. Since it is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, sometimes parking is really ample and sometimes it sucks. Tonight, it sucked. The ambience, like many other Yelpers said, it wasn't that great. Tables are REALLY close together. I kept elbowing the guy in back of me because our chairs were literally 3 inches apart. I had to walk through tables at a distance between my body and other people's tables were too close for comfort. It was also really cold but alcohol solved that problem quickly. I guess that's their selling trick. Also, the plates look kind of outdated, almost Zippy's style.. yikes. I ordered the thick cut Canadian bacon, filet, steakhouse fries, mushrooms, and lobster mac & cheese. The sides are definitely to share since we had lots of leftovers even after 4 people eating them. Fries were ok. My friend really liked them but I thought they were overdone and dry. Mushrooms were my favorite. Lobster mac & cheese wasn't cheesy enough for me but the flavor of the lobster really came through so that's probably why it wasn't very cheesy. Filet was average. I have had better at other steakhouses. I don't know what kind of sauce came with it but my palate couldn't decide if it was good or too sweet. Canadian bacon was pretty good. $5 a slice isn't too bad a price either because it's pretty filling for an appetizer. I also ordered the chocolate mousse cake for dessert thinking it would be light but it's not. It's so rich (but soo good) I couldn't finish it all. My friends said the creme brulee and mac nut ice cream were good as well. Service could have been better. The waiter was a bit non-existant and he seemed annoyed with us because we were asking questions. My friend asked "can you tell us about the steak for 2 3 or 4?" because we weren't sure what cut it was and the waiter replied, "what about it?" I thought it was a bit sassy for a restaurant like this. I want to come back here for lunch or happy hour. I don't think I will be returning for a special occasion because I feel like I could spend my money at somewhere else with better steaks.
(3)
Dan B.
3rd time here came with a group of 6 If you're going to have Steak on Oahu this is the place. Start with the seafood sampler not on the menu but they will tell you it's a daily special. Gives you crab, lobster, and Shrimp. Also need to get the Bacon to start yes bacon. Just get it. You have to use the the wolfgang steak sauce. For main course get the Steak for 2,3 or 4. Make sure to pour a little of the juices over the steak and of course a little Wolfgang steak sauce. For dessert get a assortment and share. Wine list is average and a bit overpriced but if you know what to look for ur fine a few gems. Solid service and heck your in Honolulu do just relax and enjoy.
(4)
David K.
My wife and I went for their Valentine's special...a few weeks ago advertised for $99.95...last week for $102.95. When we arrived the waiter did not mention the special, so we said we came for the special and was told it is $106.95. ????? We noticed our waiter serving the table next to us their bacon cut in pieces. He dropped a piece, picked it up and put it with the other pieces being served and continued serving with the same utensil. For $4.95 a slice, the piece should have been replaced,but was not. Did I mention our waiters apron had more food stains than white. When our salads arrived, he dropped a crouton, he proceeded to put my salad plate over the crouton rather than removing it. He then came to remove our salad plate and bread basket. My wife said she wanted to enjoy the bread for later and was told there would be no room on the table, so she needs to take it all on her small plate. ( plate is the size of half a dollar bill.) Dinner plates arrive and are placed over the crouton again.Steak was a perfect medium. My wife asked for ice in her water. When he poured the water and could not get any ice in the cup,he turned and said "the waters cold" and walked away?????????? I also noticed unlike other bad reviews from other establishments with bad customer reviews,,management does not reply to posts to explain or justify bad food or service. nuff said...
(2)
Jimmy T.
One of my favorite restaurants to eat at! Great food, great service! I recommend the French Onion soup! So far the best I've had on the island!
(5)
Brie A.
The Canadian bacon is enough reason to go back to Wolfgang's Steakhouse! It is almost a quarter-inch thick slab of bacon that one could easily think was just ham. It is cooked to perfection and depends on how hungry a person is, it could substitute a meal! The service is terrible but the food speaks for itself. I had the filet (I've had better but it was decent). When we went in (lunch hours) there were 3 servers in the main room each servicing their respective tables. But by the end of our meal all three had come to our table for some reason or another (it was chaotic for only 6 parties of 3-4 each in there!). We were barely greeted by the hostess, barely greeted by our first server and busser, and the man who took our order had to return 3 times to make sure he had it correct.
(4)
Gemma R.
Came here last night for the #RHCFAF event and I wanted to bathe in the clarified butter that they cooked their porterhouse in. If I could grow my own cow farm, I hope they would all taste like that steak. On top of that, I hate veggies and I destroyed the creamed spinach (which has no cream from what I found out). The service, food and embiance was amazing. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Jenn W.
Go for the Happy Hour! It's a must. I had the beef sliders. Comes with a large side of french fries and of course the chips! So hard for me not to devour 2, not 1 basket of chips. Next time we are on the island we'll definitely try the dining area but to be totally honest, I really liked the bar side.
(5)
Larry C.
Wolfgang's was a bit of a let down. Beautiful restaurant, excellent waiters, professional podium staff/seaters. Waiters worked together to bus and reset tables. They provided great recommendations, were incredibly friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. On the food side, it wasn't the best great dining experience. Food was only so-so, a bit bland, and definitely not worth the top dollar price. The Waikiki area offers better quality food with equally good staffing, views, service etc. Time waiting between courses was acceptable, not on the dime but not lagging to long. Something that struck me as odd was that the manager did almost NO table touching and seemed to be standing around a lot. He checked up on 2 small tables that were (to my understanding) acquaintances of someone. He didn't even stop by the large tables (over 10 people), just seemed a bit strange. The time he did stop by our table it was to ask how much was on a gift card (couldn't you call the number and check without bothering us during dessert) and apologize that the card wasn't being accepted. It was a gift card for the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and he asked if the gift card was valid for the restaurant (which is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center). Again it wasn't upsetting just a strange question to ask. It seems like you would know if your restaurant participated with the rest of the center in gift card programs. Overall, not a bad restaurant but I would not return for a second visit.
(3)
King M.
My friends and I came to this restaurant during happy hour for her birthday. So we ordered all the appetizers and it was bomb!! I loved the steak and veggies on the stick with rice! Yum! The bacon was delish!!! The mango margarita was on point and so refreshing! The down fall on the day/time we went it was super hot! Like blazing out! They left the door open for fresh air, but common now, Hawaii is so hot, what air are you looking for? Plus we were sipping on our cocktails and I couldn't even finish my refreshing mango margarita because I was sweating from the heat and the alcohol made me sweat even more!!! Our water hasn't been filled since the time the lady sat us down. All of my friend's waters were empty for quite sometime! After having a heat stroke, I excused my self to the bathroom, and let me tell you it was the coolest and coldest place of the restaurant! I wanted to stay in the bathroom cause it had AC and it was beautiful lol. I took some napkins with me just incase I need to wipe my face when I go back to my dining table. When I got back to the table, the waters still haven't been refilled! I was like omg, these waiters suck! So calmly I waived down a waiter that was cleaning on the side of us and asked him if we could get a refill of water. He kindly said of course. Yet it was still soo hot, I think that's why we all drank our waters so fast! Overally, the place is delish and amaze! I would definitely go back, but maybe for dinner when the restaurant turns the AC on. I don't get it, they should turn the AC on when the sun is up and turn it off when its night time and much cooler. Anywho, Maybe the AC was on the whole time, but it still was super hot!
(3)
Lindsay C.
Since we moved to Waikiki 9 months ago, we were on the hunt for the perfect steak, to replace our favorite Capital Grille from the mainland. We have tried BLT Steak, Ruth's Chris and Hy's, and Wolfgang's was the next on the list. And let me tell you, its at the bottom of my list now. To drink we ordered a bottle of Mondavi Pinot Noir ($55), and an Ultimate Cosmo ($12.95). They were out of the Mondavi, so they brought over a bottle of Argyle, and charged the same price - not sure about the actual cost of this bottle, but a very nice gesture (see extra star for service at the bottom). We started with a Caesar salad ($10.95), which they split for us two ways, and a bowl of lobster bisque ($9). Again, looking for a replacement to my favorite Lobster bisque from Capital Grille, and this didn't touch it. It was good - a much darker base, with two pieces of lobster in the center. The salad was your average Caesar salad - nothing fancy, but it was good/average. For dinner we ordered the Steak for Three - which was two porterhouses. It came out on a sizzling hot plate and was served to us by the food runner. It was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare in the very center, but was very charred on the outside (which I am not a huge fan of). Steak was ok, again, not to crazy about it because of the char. I had to cut the outside off because it was just too crunchy and I couldn't fully enjoy the juiciness of the steak. For sides we ordered the Onion Rings ($9.95) and Cottage Fries (9.95). They were both very big orders, so good for the price... but the Onion Rings tasted powdery - almost like floury. I ate one, and no one else at the table even tried one. The Cottage Fries were really good - they were HUGE pieces of potato... soft chips. They were good. I don't know if we were stuffed or if we were just so disappointed, that we didn't attempt dessert. I would have given Wolfgangs just two stars, but the service was excellent. The waitress was really good at relating to her tables and was very attentive. Although, as a waitress, I would have noticed that the onion rings went pretty much untouched, but this was never commented on. I did add the third star for the waitress. Overall if you like a dry rubbed steak, this is the place to go - but i would recommend maybe getting just the 16oz fillet rather than the steak for 2, 3 or 4. Fillet part was tiny. Very expensive for what you get - especially with BLT and Ruth's right down the block. Our next stop on the steak train is DK's - the only other Dry Rubbed steak joint on island.
(3)
Tao M.
Wolfgang Steakhouse is in my top three Honolulu Steak houses. They have the look and feel of a real East Coast steak house. Order the steak to share, lobster/shrimp salad ( I think), Mac n Cheese, scalloped potatoes, cream spinach.... Of course dont forget their giant cheese cake with a mountain of some sort of whip cream.... Their steak sauce is ohno too!
(5)
Scott K.
Bacon...I LOVE BACON!!! At $3 a piece its is so worth it. Since I happen to be in Waikiki this evening, i figured I would drag my friends and do a meal train. First up with a drink and pupu's. Since the bar had a couple spaces open, we proceeded to Wolfgangs bar to start the night off with some pupus. Bacon...... Caesar Salad..... (2) Dirty Martini........... Total $41 Ok not the cheapest place to start your dinner evening but well worth it when it comes to bacon.
(4)
Jason W.
What a great spot to grab a nice steak! I am pretty sure this is the ONLY place on the island that you would want to come to have a real aged steak. I had the porterhouse which was amazingly cooked and was very tender to the point it almost melted in my mouth; no Kobe but still top notch! The steak had a wonderful taste, these were really good dry aged steaks! I also had the Creamed Spinach, OMG that was orgasmic! You must get this if you come here! Also had the asparagus which was tasty! Additionally I had crab with a dipping sauce and fresh (live) oysters for my appetizer. Yes I ate well indeed! And the price was PERFECT, not over the top but just right for a great meal. Service here is very good as well is the decor. If you are a wine drinker, I think you'd pass out over the wine cellar they have in this place. Had to have been a few hundred of bottles in it! SIDE NOTE: I came here originally thinking it was THE "Wolfgang" as in Wolfgang Puck, but half way through my meal I figured out that it was not Wolfgang Puck's place but some other dude whom I've never heard of. That honestly made me a tad bit upset, not down right pissed off or anything but I did feel it was a little misleading considering the way this place brands. AKA Huge "Wolfgang" and below it a small lil bitty "wolfgang zwiener" SO just an FYI. Either way it was very very very very very very very good. Will do this again!
(5)
Derrick S.
When you think of steakhouses there are usually three things that come to mind. Good food, lots of money spent and a great atomsophere. Needless to say the high prices were spot on, average price of a steak is $55. The menu isn't very big, you have a choice of 4 different steaks or you can go with the steak for 2-3-4 option, veal chops, or lamb chops. Mix in a small selection of fish and you have Wolfgang's menu. Anyway, I digress. The seating doesn't do much for the atomosphere, especially when the tables are tiny and you feel like you're back in high school sitting at one of the tables in the cafeteria. The food itself is alright, cooked perfectly (which seems pretty hard to do these days) and extremly tender, but the flavor doesn't jump out like it does hat Hy's and some other steakhouses, not to mention they drown it in melted butter. If you're worried about cholesterol, tell them to hold it. The service we got was terrible! Our waitress was really friendly but not very good at her job. She never refilled our water, didn't ask us if we needed anything or if the food was even good for that matter. What makes it worse is we were sitting right next to the register. If you're coming back to use the register ever few minutes, wouldn't you turn your head to ask your guests how everything is? Needless to say I wasn't impressed and will probably stick w/ my normal spots. At first I thought maybe she wasn't feelin us too much so we started watching her, she didn't really go back to ANY of her tables and she even snapped at a co-worker because he was going to her tables checking up on people. She told him to worry about his own tables and leave her alone. Definitely not what you expect from a "high-end" restaurant.
(2)
Kevin W.
Been to this and other locations several times each. This last time was particularly good. The steak for 3 was finally perfectly cooked medium rare. The plate is warm, so if you let it sit too long, it cooks a bit more on the plate. I really wish steak houses would standardize what medium-rare means, or add a medium rare closer to rare option - that's how this one was, and that's how i liked it. (Other times I've been to Wolfgang's the steaks have been a bit overcooked - a cardinal sin to me). Steak for 2 or 3 or 4 is a dry-aged Porterhouse steak. The ribeye was also good, but not as good as the porterhouse for some reason. The dipping rejuices is nice, a signature Wolfgang's touch. Sauteed mushrooms were excellent, obviously buttery. German potatoes were a bit overcooked and could've been much better - I've made better myself. Wolfgang's Salad had great tomatoes - but with all the canadian bacon, it's definitely not a healthy salad. Bacon was good - but not as awesome as I remembered it in Wolfgang's/Peter Luger's experiences of past. Wolfgang's has had a tendency to overcook their steaks, based on my prior 3 or so times, but this time it came out perfect.
(4)
Jonathan M.
Such a disappointment from the service side from this restaurant. I'll go into the food first though...food was excellent. Angel hair pesto pasta with grilled chicken was delicious and the $10 Cheeseburger special was awesome. Large patty with Onion Rings and Fries. The food was great, would go back definitely for the food. Service. It was Memorial Day, came here for lunch. Place was not full, about 30% table utilization if had to estimate. We still waited 15 minutes to sit down. We were told that they had a large group event in the back area which I can understand will take away servers and what not but why wait us in the front when we could simply wait at a table with water?? Well, we finally sit down and we do not get the lunch special menu based on reading the reviews on yelp so we had to ask for that. Water was served in the smallest glass possible. The waiter was serving multiple people, doing multiple tasks (taking orders, bussing tables, getting drinks) and this was obvious in the way he asked us if we were ready to order. Then the check takes forever to come...we have to ask for it, it arrives and its for the wrong table!! So...if the service could match the quality of the food, easy 4 star...but it didn't.
(3)
Dennis W.
It's the bacon!...& meat!...timely service could be improved, a little!
(4)
Maria B.
I love the steak here! It's dry aged perfection! The NY happy hour special is a NY steak served with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach. The creamed spinach here is by far my favorite side dish. It's simple, yet flavorful and it compliments the steak very well. The service is always impeccable & I would definitely recommend coming here when you have a carnivorous craving!
(4)
Darick M.
I had the Canadian Bacon appetizer and a medium-rare ribeye.. The Canadian Bacon was nice, thick, and fatty and it was good to sop up the puddles of fat left on the plate with bread. The service was excellent! parking was only like $2 with validation.. I would recommend this place for people who like steak! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here again!
(4)
Kelly T.
Wolfgang's was totally on a whim. The husband and i were already in Waikiki for an event, which we left hungry... Rarely in Waikiki in the evening, at the same time, we decided to try out Wolfgangs. Although I can see why the reviews on this place seem to evoke a "LOVE IT" or "HATE IT" response, we kinda fell into the former category. Maybe it's because we weren't really expecting it to be as formal-like as it was. They were fairly busy, but accommodated us easily near the center of the dining room floor. Unfortunately, this spot was just beneath the AC duct...and freezing! I had already ordered a bottle of mineral water when we asked our waiter if we could relocate to another table. For some reason, the server in the area we wanted to move to, flatly told our waiter "NO, I'm sorry...it's reserved". For some unknown other reason...completely random, because that's how I do it...I grabbed my bottle of water from the old table, just in case it got cleared away after our departure. Haha...obviously my auto-pilot mode didn't think that they would be transferring our drinks to the new table. So there we were, standing awkwardly in the middle of the dining room...mean waiter telling our waiter "NO ROOM FOR YOU", husband ready to say something to both of them, and me...holding my stuff and an oversized bottle of mineral water. I guess the random spectacle somehow aligned the stars...and the manager came swooping into the picture. Probably embarrassed by the fact that his waitstaff left me carrying this huge bottle of water, which was more of my own doing than theirs, he quickly diffused the waiter situation and took us to a more private area...away from the main floor and the AC draft. From there...it was like we achieved fine-dining Nirvana. Haha...not that we cared, but it was like the floor manager was on a personal mission to take care of our needs. Everywhere we looked, there was someone waiting to help serve our food (we split a rib-eye....and a ginormous lobster), and them some. Yeah...I can definitely see how this might be considered "overdoing it"...but we were hungry...and it didn't bother us. While the steak and lobster was great, it was my rich slice of cheesecake....WITH homemade whipped cream...that took it over the top. Ahem...YUM!!!! Not sure if we will be revisiting anytime soon...cause the bill total was enough to get us on an over-night stay on Maui, but still it was a great experience.
(4)
S F.
I'm not a huge steak eater but, they have the most amazing strawberry daiquiris!
(5)
Annie W.
Happy hour time =) Russel M put together a nice happy hour for us and nicely advertised the event for all yelpers =) Can't beat the deals here during happy hour. $5/ each you can sample their ahi tar tar, steak tart tar (tender and delish), plus other steak sliders, glasses of wine. Their mac n cheese was explosive and really strong in cheese smell, the way it should be. To my surprise, it was made with various white and not traditional yellow cheese. Oh, how can I forget! They have free baskets of thinly sliced/crispy potatoes for starters. Service was excellent, attentive and so we'll come back for their main courses next time.
(4)
Esteban W.
Wolfgang's has clearly become one of my TOP spots to get some good breakfast/brunch/lunch eats at. It's really good food with a touch of class. It's no wonder why I chose them for a Brunch Boozers ( bit.ly/kejk8D ) location and I truly recommend them anytime you are on the hunt for an amazing Breakfast Burger... Yeah - Burger for breakfast is what you get when you wake up at 11am. The GOOD: The value lunch. I mean they have a really great burger for lunch and it is only $10. The best part about it is that Wolfgang's is totally a white table cloth establishment. I feel bad when I walk in without a collar, but what the hell - that burger is awesome, and they don't judge me on my clothing (at least not to my face). Also amazing: Fish and Chips (F&C). Tim P. and I, or 'Ban and Pham have come in several times, and although I haven't ordered the F&C myself, Pham raves on their crispiness and I have to say - what I've tasted was nothing less than succulence. Very crispy outside and moist delicious fish inside, the F&C is a perfect alternative for your pescetarian friends. The next part is probably the best winner I have for Wolfgangs - so much it needs its own separate paragraph: Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict. I love them. Period. I know people have their 'beef' with the beef - but I think this is one of the best breakfast bennies I have ever experienced. Why? Because it's only 12 freakin' dollars. You can't get regular Eggs Benedict at any other restaurant for under 16, let alone a fine dining joint like Wolf-freakin'-gang's. Say what you will about these Eggs Benedict, paired with the German potatoes, this is a 'healthy' portion for breakfast, and at 12 bucks, you'll be set... or at least, most people will be set. If you're one of the few that still needs more - stuff your face with their Canadian Bacon - a 1/4in thick slice of deliciously grilled/fried bacon (not that crazy 'round ham' you see at the super market, but good 'ole slab strip of belly!). The BAD: No place is really perfect, and as always I try to balance out some bad with my good for every location. Wolfgang's does have its problems, the main one being that they tend to take their time. But really, for really good food, they should - except - sometimes, even though they take their time, they seem to struggle with things like, cooking a burger medium rare. On the other hand, when they get things perfect - it's magical. Other minor problems are refills with drinks. They tend to lag in refilling water and other beverages, mainly because their water glasses are small - wtf - so, I end up drinking many glasses because they pile in the ice, and usually around the second to third refill of your water, they tend to give up and figure that you're hydrated enough. That's a big pet peeve, but if you're listening, it's easy to fix. OVERALL: Wolfgang's has won a top spot in my restaurant repertoire. I frequent them often, and the value of a 10 dollar burger or 12 filet mignon Eggs Benedict can not be beat. Another PERK: you get FREE Champagne with your Island Discount (i.D. Card) - Amazing! A winner in every sense of the word, so much so that I am prepared to give 5 Stars - I don't care if I don't get my water refilled, or if I have to wait a few more seconds for the food - it's all worth it.
(5)
R.Mei ..
First time ever trying the pupus and drinks. Deffinitely recommended for a happy hour venture! The lobster crustinis, steak kabobs and ahi tartar are sure winners! Not only will the foods satisfy your taste buds and palate, The visual appearance and presentation of foods are also as Stimulating and appealing. The lychee martinis are a must!
(5)
Kevin H.
This place is just not worth it. We came here because we mistakenly thought it was a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant and the fact that the best steak we've ever eaten in our whole lives was from Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant in Los Angeles. We were super disappointed with our experience at this Steakhouse. But it turns out that this is NOT a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant at all (thanks for all your comments!). This is a Wolfgang Zweiner restaurant, and that explains everything. First of all, our waiter sucked. He was rushed. He never explained anything on the menu to us and didn't try to "sell" any of the food. I could have gotten the same service from Zippys. The menu was very basic. I had the filet mignon and my fiance had the Rib Eye. At least the portions were big. But the meat was tasteless and I had to use the bogus A1-Steaksauce on it to give it flavor (if you read the other reviews, other people have had the same experience). Also, there was nothing exciting about the menu. Where's the bone-in-filet?? Where's the wagyu beef??? How about some beef carpaccio?? I usually eat dessert with every fine dining experience and I couldn't find anything that even remotely interested me. Wolfgang Steakhouse = MAJOR FAIL
(1)
Ryan T.
Although I had been here for dinner before, I thought that I would give the happy hour a try. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. For starters, we were served fresh fried potato chips free of charge. For only $5 each, we had the ahi tartare, steak sliders, and hamburger sliders. Since this was my friend's first time, I told him that we had to order the sizzling Canadian bacon. Who does'nt love bacon, especially a huge slice hot off the grill. Besides the pupu specials, they also offer a "Taste of New York" which includes a 10 oz. bone-in steak, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and a sampling of Junior's Cheesecake from Brooklyn, NY for about $35. I will definitely come back here again.
(4)
Chad M.
After reading the reviews i was skeptical of this place. Time: 6pm Day: Sunday It gets busy after 6pm. It is like a tourist restaurant (many tourist in the restaurant given it's at royal hawaiian shopping center. As i waited for other guest to arrive i noticed some staff unsure of what they were doing (following what looked like the service manager). The menu is quite small considering that it is a steak house focused on aged steak. We had an okay waiter ordering our food first because it was getting busy. Steaks were cooked properly and sides were okay(not the highlight). It is very expensive with an ala carte menu. Would I return there? Maybe if they had better sides with reasonable prices.
(3)
Laurence K.
went for lunch had the special 10 burger on the lunch menu. it was excellent. just bummed that the server was upset we didn't order 50 filet's. sorry don't have an attitude if you work lunch I cant eat a 16 oz fillet for lunch sorry
(3)
Frederick G.
I have eaten at Wolfgang's about 12 times total. I want to like it but it is so hit or miss. Eating at the Bar is always good for some reason, but every time that I sit at a table it is average. For what I am paying for a steak it should not be average. Unfortunately, the steaks are not that great. However, the bacon appetizer has always been good. If you want a good steak go to DK's. Great steaks and great wine with much better service.
(2)
John O.
Very cool place, and very popular during Happy Hour! I discovered their Happy Hour on the Happy Hour Hawaii app. the app is up to date and shows all the Happy Hours in Hawaii real time. The first time I came in it was busy but I was able to squeeze in at the bar. The bar is rather nice and comfortable. They have their Happy Hour menus displayed on the counter with the prices of their drinks and pupu menu. All pupus are $5. not sure what the prices of the drinks are since I only ordered martinis and they ran at $7. The martinis were very good ! :-) As for the pupu, well, they sure serve a generous size plate for only $5! I think most people would be happy about that. I order the steak sandwich pupu which came with shoestring fries. I could not eat the whole thing! As for the atmosphere, it is casual. No need get dressed up. I came in a T-shirt and cargo shorts. Some were dressed in business attire while others were dressed like me. Not sure about walking in from the beach with board shorts, but hey, you're in Hawaii! There was no live entertainment going on. Just the outgoing bartenders and a couple TVs playing showing sports. Happy Hour is from 5-6:30pm. Overall, I really enjoyed this place, but get there early especially if you decide to come with friends. They offer a taste of New York meal that includes Junior's Cheesecake! I definitely have to try that!
(4)
Dennis M.
attended the restaurant week special with T bone steak. Steak from fair, nothing to brag about, but the service was not there. over 30 minutes from salad to entree during lunch in a restaurant that is 1/4 filled. Something is not right here.
(2)
Iza P.
From the food to the service to the ambience...all around great dining experience for $210 for 3 people (including tip) Having to travel a lot for work, with savage meat eaters amongst my co-workers, I have dined in quite a number of steakhouses. Quite a number...so I was used to the whole steakhouse ordering system - meat only...sides are separate (meaning you still pay extra). So on the table we started with the Crab Cake appetizer...loaded with crab, and not with cake. It also came with a dollop of what one could consider a salad...mixed greens with I guess the house vinegrette. Tasty. I did find it interesting that the Crab Cake came along with tartar sauce in a bowl, which was pretty much the equivalent size of the Crab Cake. Really now...who eats that much tartar sauce (the crab cake was a good size). Personally, I was happy with the lemon wedge they provided. No tartar sauce for me. For entrees, the table was served with 2 fish dishes, and 1 steak. Go figure, I was going to be the only red-meat eater tonight. However, the Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled Salmon were so large in size...I mean..where did they find these fish? We are talking about larger than ones hand with fingers fully extended. The Tuna was grilled pretty much to perfection. And however they seasoned it...it was excellent. The Salmon looked like it was a serving of 2, maybe 3 pieces of fish and not one. Also nicely cooked. And my steak...the filet mignon? The biggest piece of filet I've ever had. And not necessarily by surface area...but just extremely extremely thick. Perhaps it was the thickness that threw off the quality of the meat, but this was the primary reason why I didn't give them a 5 star rating. As for the sides...steamed asparagus and lobster mac & cheese. Both done very nicely. Ample amounts of asparagus. Yummy mac & cheese. Woflgang's is really a 4.75 rating particularly because of the service. Our waiter Rafe, was extremely attentive and constantly cleared our table from things like finished dishes to empty Equal packets. He even scooped out the mac & cheese and served it to us, individually on our plates. Thought that was a bit weird and that he did it because we just got the food, but when reaching for more, he came over to serve me again. I politely declined, as I can scoop my own mac & cheese, but did have to make note to the manager that the service here was great. I. would. go. back. And really, the bill with a good tip was like $200, but I threw in the extra $10 for serving the mac & cheese. Maybe that was his plan all along, but either way, impeccable service that night. Impeccable. Oh yeah, and they apparently have a pretty good happy hour menu of drinks and selected $5 appetizers. And their view of Kalakaua was pretty nice. Really...I. would. go. back.
(4)
Art T.
First of all I found out that this restaurant is not from the celebrity chef Wlofgang Puck. This restaurant is owned by the same person who owns Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar that is located in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Since my friend heard about the popular sirloin burger, I decided to go there for lunch the last minute my friend asked me to try some place new to explore. The atmosphere was very pleasant there. It was not noisy and the weather was gorgeous. I remember the other popular appetizer, Canadian bacon, recommended by other Yelpers. The slice of bacon was $4 a piece but let me tell you. It was totally worth it. You just have to enjoy every morsel of that thick slice bacon. I had the famous sirloin burger. It came with fried onion rings and fries. I enjoyed every bite. The burger was huge and very moist. I did not have put any sauce on it since I just wanted to taste the natural sirloin beef with the fresh lettuce and tomato. I made a mess on my plate since I enjoyed it too much. The crumbs were every where. Another friend also recommended to go there for happy hours. So you can expect to see me soon again at this place. Parking: The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The shops there validates the first hour free and $1/per hour up to 4 hours total. I think it is great since parking in Waikiki can be pain in the ___.
(4)
Kimo K.
Famous name brand draws in the Japanese tourists at city center, location, street view, music in courtyard, atmosphere, good steaks, big prices. Nice that they put some tables outside. But would be even better if they could put outdoor seating across the walkway on the wasted space astroturf that has a open air and nice view of the Royal Hawaiian. World Class bar.. very professional bartenders. Went in once however and the bar was full.. trying to decide to wait for a table in the bar or just go to Doraku .. the hostess wearing an cheeky cheap and almost sleezy cocktail dress .. gives me stink eye and asks what I want.. in eastern Euro accent .. oh sorry, I forget sometimes I am Hawaiian so no can eat nice place... BUT the bartender, a pro like the ones at "21" in NYC, while busy at the bar saw what was going on, apologized for not having a seat at the bar, cleaned off a table near the bar and got me a drink while I waited for my guest.. an exec at JTB from Japan.
(4)
Linda S.
Okay so this Review is for the week of Valentine's day 2011. We were a little late to the restaurant because there was something going on at the Sheraton so traffic getting into the parking structure was crazy. Once we got the the restaurant my BF told them his name for the reservation. We were immediately seated at a secluded area (little to none foot traffic) near the front door. Two servers/waiters gave us menus and then disappeared for about 15 minutes. The servers then came back to let us know that we were seated in VIP seats and that they will be with us momentarily. Um, why would you even tell us YOUR ERROR, to make us feel bad? It is not like we lied to get VIP seating. So now because of this error you make us wait longer before you even ask us what we would like to drink?! Okay so now to the food.. They explained to us the menu and we decided to order appetizers of the seafood platter, thick Canadian bacon and I had the Lobster bisque. The seafood platter was alright, a good variety of food. The bacon is REALLY thick but the 2 pieces that we ordered were short, and not worth $3 a piece. I didn't like the Lobster Bisque, it was lumpy when it shouldn't be. I think the lumps are from when the soup gets cold and the forms the layer on top. It shouldn't be there! They should have skimmed it off the top and not just mix it into the soup. The lobster in the soup tasted like it had been sitting in water, kinda soggy and there was no taste. I've had the lobster bisque from Hy's Steak house, and it was awesome there. Sides consisted of German potatoes and Asparagus. I would recommend the German Potatoes. They pan fry the potatoes with onions and I think pieces of ham, then they throw it into the oven to cook some more. It comes to you all crispy so you can't tell what is what but it is awesome! If we were to come here again I would definitely order this again. We both ordered the Rib Eye for our meat. Mine was cooked perfectly, but I felt that must not have been marbled enough because it was kinda tough. Then I looked over to my BF's meat and was really disappointed. On his plate was a big slab of FAT! Only 1/4 of the meat was edible the rest was all INEDIBLE FAT. I asked him if he wanted to say something but he didn't. We didn't order desert we just kinda wanted to get out of there already. We probably won't go there again. Kinda sad because we heard great things about Wolfgang's. We're just going to stick with our steak house of choice Ruth Chris.
(2)
Lora H.
I wish I could give Wolfgang's Steakhouse more stars... but I was actually disappointed in the steak! For starters, the prices were HIGH...which is fine if the food is good. But I had the Filet Mignon and it was horribly dry and lacked flavor. I've had Filet at Ruth's Chris and the Filet there is juicy and packed with flavor. The sides were okay but nothing stood out. There is one thing on the menu that was amazing... the bacon appetizer. I know - bacon at a steakhouse?! But really, it was sooooo tasty, but that's only if you like bacon and salty foods. It's a big hunk of bacon but so tasty! Now, despite the disappointment in the food, the service was oustanding! Will I try it again? Maybe. My friends who have gone said they really liked it there, even better than Ruth's Chris. Perhaps I went on an off night. Who knows. I was told though that they are known for their Porterhouse so maybe next time I'll try that instead. My recommendation is don't do the Filet!
(3)
Jenni C.
I chose to go here on a date because I really wanted to eat steak. Well the date kinda sucked, but the steak was well worth it! I am defiantly keeping this restaurant on my places to go out to eat on a date list! The mozzarella and tomato salad was very good, however the tomato was sliced a little bit too thick for me, would have been great with thinner slices of tomato. The creamed spinach was very good, great choice. The steak was soooo good! It taste even better the next day. I loved the steak sauce they have also, and I don't even like steak sauce, but I enjoyed the taste 100%. The waiter was very nice, attentive, and polite, I hope the staff is always that nice every time I go to this restaurant.
(4)
Al C.
What a waste of money! The service sucks big time. I've reserved a table for two. When I got there, I had to wait ten minutes while the Japanese tourists who came after us with no reservation were seated before me. After I sat down, had to wait another 5 minutes before I had to ask for a menu. Another 5 minutes passed before someone took my drink order. When the waiter finally showed up, he did not go over the specials for the night. The waiter, NxxE, assigned to our table basically just took the order and gave me the bill. I get better service at Blazin Steak.....LOL On top of that, the utensils and glasses were sticky and greasy. I swear my fork smelled like it was marinated in last diner's ribeye grease. As for the food. I had ordered the steak for two, which cost 99 bucks. It was just blah...... Basically a T-bone steak for 99 bucks. What a rip off! The steak tastes way better at Morton's or BLT. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Your money can be better spent elsewhere.
(1)
Peter C.
When I dine at steakhouses, I expect to eat the steak without any steak sauce. However, at Wolfgang's, I'm sorry to report that I in fact had to pour out a measure of their house sauce, since the steak was lacking in flavor (although, the sauce tasted vaguely similar to cocktail sauce). Also, the outer portion of my medium-cooked filet mignon was rather tough and crispy. The lobster mac-n-cheese (yes, I actually ordered it) was okay. I enjoyed the pieces of claw meat and rich, toasted cheese in it. The service was satisfactory. The atmosphere was urban-trendy - not for couples that want that certain romantic ambiance. The serving staff was knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. However, all-in-all, I left with a full stomach but was largely unimpressed. Pros: the house steak sauce was interesting; knowledgeable staff Con: flavorless steak
(2)
Cristy S.
I treated my bf at this place on Saturday for the restaurant week special... It was my third time to eat at Wolfgang - the previous two times I bought the $10 lunch special (amazing deal for a classy place like this!). We had the set menu for $35 each which was a considerable savings as it would have cost around $80 or more each at regular price. The atmosphere is very high class, my bf was impressed as it was his first time there also. We had such great seating - right by the window overlooking the trees and streets of Waikiki. They keep the windows wide open letting in a lovely breeze. All the chefs and waiters are dressed very professional and are super friendly and accomodating. The whole restaurant is very elegant and you feel rich being there haha. For the beginning we had a salad which was okay... the main meal of the steak was delicious!! I couldn't finish it as it was a giannt piece. Then we had dessert - NY cheesecake and that was very good too. The slice was tiny compared to a slice at the Cheesecake factory but more than enough because it was rich and filling, especially when you are already full of steak :) Good place to go if you want to dress up, feel high class, and eat some yummy steak with great service :) Park in the Royal Hawaiian and they validate you. Oh and the $10 lunch special is really good!!!! A lot of food for the price. The fish burger is nice and light and the beef burger is very juicy and HUGE. I definitely recommend it :)
(4)
Raider J.
Pete Luger's but with a great window view of Waikiki! I am a huge fan of NY's famous Pete Lugers' Steakhouse. I recently learned that several years ago, the head waiter of Pete Lugers' left and formed his own steakhouse called Wolfgang's. I had wanted to try this place for quite some time, but just never made it. I arrived to HI a few days ago and found out that there was a Wolfgang's here in HI. So off we went today with a few busines colleagues. We ordered the lobster bisque, porterhouse steak for 3, german potatos and creamed spinach. The bisque was very good...creamy and quite flavorful. The steak, german potatos and creamed spinach were cooked to perfection just like PL's in NY. OUTSTANDING!!!!! Except for the great view of Waikiki........and the beautiful decor, I would have thought that I was in NY eating at Pete Luger's renowned restaurant.
(5)
Victoria C.
I forgot to add one of my favorite things to eat here is the $3 bacon!!!!! Yes $3 for one slice but it's a FAT slice. So juicy & thick! Probably one of the best things here besides the apple streudal. All you bacon lovers must try it!!
(4)
Kimmy T.
Best steak ever. I love their aged meat. Service is friendly and nice. Little pricy. And I have some thoughts about their advertisement.... we went there for this Valentines day, and they advertised their exclusive design bear to give away for every guests who visit on V day, but I never got anything..... Why? I should've asked, but I didn't...
(4)
Juliet H.
I made reservations for 8PM. I was told that the restaurant would only honor the Restaurant Week specia before 6PM. THIS WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE RESTAURANT WEEK WEBSITE. The hostess was not helpful and service was subpar.
(1)
Tizzle T.
A little off the beaten path, Wolfgang's is spot on. My girlfriend and I were out and about checking out the daytime Happy Hours around town and with some previous advice from a friend we decided to see what the haps was. Set in the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, Wolfgang's is up on the 3rd floor to the ewa side of the building. White table clothes and a classy setting to say the least, but being more of a "bar folk" we headed straight to the empty bar top. Mike, the bartender is the reason for the 5-star rating. He was on it....the entire time. Quick to say hello, offer menus, tell us about the daily specials, and an overall solid guy. The food was dynamite. We ordered the lobster croquette and steak sliders. Both were delicious. And to quench our daytime thirst we had a couple of glasses...each of the Sauv Blanc by the glass. All this for less than $50. If you want to be impressed go see these guys...
(5)
Winnie H.
hands down best happy hour in honolulu. we came in from the beach all sandy and wearing bathing suits under our beach attire. we were way underdressed, but the staff still made us feel at home, they started us out on homemade chips and steak sauce, sooo good. we also had the happy hour kabobs, pork sliders, and lobster crustini. all so good but the kabobs were to die for. our bartender made the best cosmo. first he muddled the lime, made all the difference. all in all the wait staff made us feel at home, the food was soo darned good, and the price was reasonable. I hope to make it back.
(5)
Troy M.
This was easily the worst meal I've ever had on this island. However, please allow me to make three quick disclaimers: 1. My sister and I had two free dinner vouchers, so we only paid tax and tip. 2. The vouchers were for the prix fixe menu, not the regular one. 3. The above were likely the primary reasons for our disorganized and extremely slow service. Anyway, being geniuses, my sister and I opted to order 2/3 of the menu and split everything, so I think I'm extraordinarily qualified to talk not only about how bad the food I ordered was, but also about how bad most of their menu is. In the first four dishes we tried (shrimp "cocktail", crab, prepared similarly, lobster bisque, and Caesar salad), there was nothing that tasted like it hadn't come from the refrigerated, pre-made food in Safeway's deli. I don't really even mean that as an insult, as Safeway's deli probably prepares some decent food. However, Safeway doesn't charge $60 for a prix fixe menu. Just sayin'. On to the important stuff: we both go the filet mignon--rare. On the upside, the cut of meat was pretty good and the interior was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have forgotten to season it, cook the exterior much past the interior, or serve it while it was even remotely hot. Additionally, our server forgot to give us steak knives, which I normally would overlook entirely, but I was irritable by this point in the meal. Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and even Outback make a better filet than this one. I have never written those words before. The mashed potatoes were forgettable and the creamed spinach tasted like it was strained from a box prior to serving. I couldn't eat more than a couple bites of it. We took the key lime pie and apple pie-ish thing home, as we were exhausted from our 2.5 hour foray into the culinary tourist trappings of the Royal Hawaiian Plaza. Both were actually pretty tasty later that night and after several drinks.
(2)
Troy T.
I didn't write a review the first time I went there, and had I, it would've been a 5. The ribeye steak I had was amazing, perfectly cooked(med rare),and had an almost nutty taste(waiter told me it was from the dry aging process). It really was one of the best steaks I've had, and I've been to all the steak houses here on Oahu. Then the second time I went I had the same thing but it wasn't nearly as tasty and the nutty taste was barely there. Almost everything about the steak was different from the first time I went, and it was only like a week apart. So maybe it's a hit or miss type steak experience sad to say because if they could duplicate my first experience over and over they would have 5 stars across the board...
(4)
Michael S.
#005/365 Being a "Wolfgangs" restaurant, I had nothing but high expectations from Day 1. This review fortunately and unfortunately will be a compilation of multiple visits to this venue. The first time I visited Wolfgangs was for a UYE hosted by Russel M. during happy hour. The first impression was a great, lasting impression. Everything from the steak sliders, to the steak tartar, ahi tartar, and the 9" finger nail fries were impeccable. The prices for all of these were $5 each. Thats crazy cheap to be at Wolfgangs. To top it off the dirty martinis were the perfect match to wash down the tasty treats. This experience = 5 stars. Upon my next visit was a lunch celebration for Russel M.'s birthday. We came in to test the burgers that RM was always bragging about. Today the burgers were decent, with the exception that they messed up our order the first time, and it took an extremely long time to get our food. It wasn't that they slammed during lunch hour, it was more so that the waiter was attentive to our orders. At the end of the day they provided us with a complimentary dessert platter which we all dove into face first. This is what made the meal. This experience = 3 stars. My last and most recent experience was on Father's Day for Esteban's UYE to try their Filet Mignon Egg's Benedict. *Disclaimer* I'll give some slack because it was 1. Father's Day and 2. we had a group of close to 20 people and 3. I was extremely hung over. So away I went with ordering the benedict, which was the reason I was there anyways.....And to cure my hangover. I truly enjoy eating bene's but today it just didn't sit right. The eggs were cooked great and the hollandaise sauce was spot on. The only thing I can put my finger on was the filet proportion and taste wasn't right. They also forgot to bring out one of our dishes with the hash browns. Ill come back to give this one a second try. This experience = 3 stars. So 5 stars + 3 stars + 3 stars = An average of 3.66 stars. Theres plenty of parking in the royal hawaiian shopping center and validation is for 4 hours. Stuff your belly's and then go walk it off in RHSC.
(3)
eric e.
I had high expectations for this place. Sad to say that is was very disappointing. I had the ribeye and it wasn't great. In fact i had better at cheaper steak places. The canadian bacon and crab cakes were pretty good though (just those 2 i'd rate 4 stars).
(2)
COURTNEY K.
Yum! Nice ambiance and great service. The food here was excellent.
(5)
Claire J.
This place preys on the Japanese tourist. Which is quite strange since this is a branch of a New York steakhouse. Almost everything that we ordered was way too salty. And since there were 4 or us, we ordered over half the menu. The Canadian bacon was so fatty and salty that you could barely take more than a bite or two. For the entrees, the rib eye was nothing too special. In fact, the waiter actually told us not to order it since "it's not too good." We should have listened to him. Steak-for-two, which was a porterhouse was a little bit better. The veal chop was definitely NOT good. For sides, in addition to the white rice (only in Hawaii), we also ordered the creamed spinach and potatoes. These were nothing special, but sadly, these were probably the best tasting things on the menu. Dessert was cheesecake with schlag (whipped cream)--nothing too great or "famous" about it. The worst thing was that we spent over $400, and the service was TERRIBLE. The waiter was like he couldn't be bothered. And then they seated us at this table that was so tiny. What we could see of the view was nice, but there are many places in Waikiki that have the same or even better view.
(3)
Jeff P.
Wolfgang Puck's Steakhouse was outstanding. The food, service, and attention to detail was all first class. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. We didn't have reservations and we walked in and were seated promptly with a great view of the Royal Hawaiian Center. They provide bread to start and have an extensive drink menu. My wife ordered the lamb chops with lobster mac and cheese. I had the ribeye steak with asparagus with hollandaise. The taste of the food simply great. The service was great, they made sure our drink glasses were always full, and they always checked on us to make sure that we were satisfied. The place is very pricey, but if you are willing to pay for quality food, great service, and first class atmosphere Wolgang's and the place to eat.
(5)
Michelle O.
Wolfgang's only has 4 other locations in the entire US. They are also the first steakhouse on island that has the equipment to process aged meats onsite. With this level of exclusivity, I expected an amazing meal. Reservations for 5PM was perfect because even on a Monday, the restaurant quickly filled w/tourists & business people. We sat next to one of the tables overlooking Kalakaua and the courtyard where performers danced to a band @ the Royal Hawaiian. Customer service was excellent, from the time we entered til we left. We ordered the prime rib & steak for 2 with broccoli & mashed potatoes as sides and when it was delivered, 2 staff people came out to set plates, cut steaks & serve. The food was ok. I don't have any complaints about it but for the price and the prestige, guess I was expecting to be 'wow'-ed. Honestly, the most enjoyable part was sitting in a great setting, sharing a meal w/people I love ; )
(3)
Mark F.
Great location, prompt service and a menu to make your mouth water. Wolfgang's delivers high marks on all levels. I've enjoyed dinner here in groups of 3-4, 12 and as a single at the bar and the service was excellent on each visit. Start off with the signature Wolfgang Salad. This light and easy salad of green beans, tomatoes, onions and bacon in an iceberg cup is sure to delight and wont fill you up before the crab cakes land. Although you're in Hawaii where the locally caught fish is amazing, this is a steakhouse and the filet mignon, steak for 2-4 and lamb chops are outstanding. All the sides and veggies are good but onion rings stand out. Wolfgang's is an oasis in the busy stretch of Waikiki Beach.
(4)
Leigh O.
Expensive. Cafeteria. Wolfgangs struck me as a glorified cafeteria type atmosphere. It was pretty loud and the tables are clustered around the restaurant and I found myself weaving through the tables (albeit I was a little drunk by the end of dinner). There was nothing really special about the restaurant's decor, and the ambiance was definitely not romantic/relaxing/intimate/anything. Just blah. The steaks were decent, but then again, if you have the word steakhouse in your name, they better be AT LEAST decent, if not spectacular. The ribeye had a good flavor, but there was nothing really special about it. The "bacon" that everyone raves about is basically just thick ham/canadian bacon. I don't think it was worth 9$ a piece or however much it was. My mom ordered this weird salad that was more onions than anything else, and my Dad and friend shared the porterhouse for 2, but we all agreed that my steak had a lot more flavor, even though theirs had the bone. However, the wait staff were nice, but the drinks did take a while, and service was pretty slow. Overall, it was pretty expensive and not worth it. The fact that it felt like you were eating in a cafeteria pretty much ruined it for me.
(3)
Rob H.
Best steakhouse I have been to in Hawaii. Wolfgang's was excellent and I can't wait to get back for another meal here. The service was outstanding, our waitress had a solid knowledge of their wine menu and was able to suggest several good wines (which we drank and loved). The food was well prepared and the entire experience was a pleasure. Beautiful atmosphere for dinner with friends, family or a special someone.
(5)
Jennifer T.
This review is for Happy Hour. $5 pupus and $7.00 cocktails (I had Cosmo's) To die for Steak and Ahi Tartar. Also had the Lobster salad and the steak kabobs. You just can't do any better for the money here! Great service, great food and great pricing for the HH. We will be back for sure.
(5)
Steph J.
Their lobster mac and cheese is TO DIE FOR! I went here for happy hour and thought it was such a great deal. They had Beef Carpaccio and Ahi Carpaccio on a little baguette and it was delicious. They also had great burger sliders with delicious homemade fries and their beef skewers were also great. I've eaten here for dinner and thought it was just OK for the price so I would probably choose another steak place over this place, but I would definitely come back here for happy hour!
(4)
Lyn R.
We were looking for a good steakhouse and a friend suggested Wolfgang Steakhouse at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. We were able to make dinner reservations via OpenTable for a Wed evening. Service: Very good. Waiters very attentive and accommodating. There were two individuals that seemed to be assisting us. First one answered our questions regarding the menu and took our order and the other waiter brought everything out, refilled our water glasses. I have to say that the waiter that was assisting another group was actually quite loud and expressive in explaining the menu to his group which was somewhat irritating. Food: The menu wasn't very big, actually quite basic. All items are ala carte. You've got your appetizers, salads, steaks and chops, seafood, potatoes and vegetables. We ended up ordering the Prime NY Sirlon Steak (medium well), Rib Eye Steak (medium rare), the Jumbo Baked Potato (with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits) and Asparagus (steamed). Steaks ($54-$55) were very good, however, it didn't "melt" in my mouth as I'd expected, especially for the price that we paid for the steaks. The asparagus ($13) was good, not overly done and came with a hollendaise type of sauce which was nice and light; complemented the asparagus well. And the Jumbo Baked Potato ($11) was just that...a jumbo potato with all the fixings (extra $2)..nothing fantastic. Almost forgot to mention that they did have an extensive wine card however, somewhat pricey...well extremely pricey. Overall, the food was good however, considering what we paid and I don't mind paying for outstanding food, it was middle of the road at best, nothing that stood out. The ambiance of the restaurant is trendy and modern. They do validate for parking at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (first two hours is free with validation). Location: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. Bldg C (last building toward the Cheesecake Factory end), 3rd floor.
(3)
Francis C.
Although I went to Wolfgang's for a luncheon the other week. My review is limited because I had only a burger and was definitely not impressed. Although I had ordered the burger medium-well, it came out practically well-done; there was no flavor or substance to the burger. I'll definitely have to go back, probably for dinner so I can try their steaks to see if they fare much better than their burgers.
(2)
Karen O.
Similar to David K's Valentine's dinner special review, my husband and I also experienced the same price run-around. The special was first priced at 99.95 and the appetizer list included lobster bisque, which piqued my interest immediately as I am a big lobster bisque fan. This was advertised in the newspaper. Then the price went up in a subsequent ad and it allegedly included a stuffed bear (which I did not receive with my meal, by the way). No lobster bisque or other soup was offered as an option. To clarify, Our waitress Marissa and her assistant provided excellent service! However, for the money, the portions of the meat and the sides were very small. The filet was fine but the sirloin/ NY strip was very tough, chewy, and with a lot of fat. It appeared obvious that our waitstaff wanted us to leave our table as soon as we finished eating. I cannot blame them for wanting a fairly quick turnover, however...! We will stick with the happy hour specials at the bar as they are awesome. Unfortunately, however, based on the experience we had on Valentine's Day, we will not be dining on a full meal at a non-happy hour table in the future.
(3)
Ngan W.
We've been to Peter Luger's in Brooklyn so was very excited to try this place out in Hawaii. We were a group of 4 and even though we were an hour late for our reservation, they were able to accomodate us. Overall, the dining experience was great, albeit quite pricey. The wood floors were quite slippery; almost ate it in my heels (wonder if it's the buildup from all the butter in their cooking building up in the dining room? (theory)) The server was efficient however, noticed that he poured our bottle of wine to the boys first vs to the ladies; small hiccup. We shared the Sizzling Canadian Bacon and it wasn't as big nor delicous as we had it at Peter Luger's. That was disappointing For dinner, we had the 'Steak for 2", Ribeye and Veal Chop. Both steaks were delicous and next time, we're definitely gonna get the ribeye instead as it was way more flavorful. The Veal Chop was tender, however a bit bland and needed the steak sauce on the table. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Mousse Cake which was forgettable. We'll be back next time for special occasions only as the prices are on the high side and get the porterhouse :)
(4)
Aristotle M.
You'd be hard pressed to find a more expensive steak. There's a reason for that though, the meat is very likely the best quality you can buy. Perfectly aged, perfectly marbled, and then cut to perfect thickness. However, then they cook it. On a frying pan. Yeah. You know how when you buy that perfect porterhouse at the grocery store and just can't wait to get home and throw it on a frying pan? Yeah, me neither. If you're looking for pan fried steak and have a few hundred dollars to burn, this is the best you're going to find. If you're looking for something cooked anywhere near a flame, look elsewhere. The sides are all quite good, but nothing extraordinary. And again, very expensive.
(3)
Merlene A.
Still my favorite steakhouse! The Restaurant Week special menu was fantastic! We did however order oysters and crab cocktail as add -ons which made dinner perfect! The New York steak just melts in your mouth and the sides are delicious! The service is great also!
(5)
Leah R.
Disappointing... I definitely don't think that the quality of this restaurant stands up to the other Wolfgang steakhouses. Having dined at all 3 Wolfgang's Steakhouses in NYC, I thought I could at least find some comfort in a good meal here based on that. Wrong... I dined here for lunch and ordered the bacon and burger with a glass of wine. The bacon was the traditional thick cut bacon, which I enjoyed. But the burger was not good at all. Not much flavor, and it arrived almost well done, even though I had ordered it medium. Good thing I didn't waste the money on a steak. I can make better at home, but at least it was edible. The service also felt rushed and unprofessional. I didn't feel like I could enjoy my glass of wine, even if I wanted to. I couldn't understand why they were rushing us so much, especially since the restaurant was so empty.
(2)
Colin T.
4 1/2 stars. Easily one of the softest steaks I've ever eaten. Great filet mignon! I'm pretty sure they said 16oz. and dry-aged for 28 days. I could be wrong. Side orders are enough for 3 or 4 normal people, or 1 fat guy. We got steak fries, onion rings, mash, and the mac n' cheese. No complaints from anyone. I personally didn't care for the steak fries. They seemed overcooked and they looked like sweet potato fries. Not what I was expecting I guess. My only other complaint was the length of our dinner. I think we were there about 3.5-4 hours, but I'm not sure if that was them or us. Probably both. We had 15 people. It's a really nice restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, although traffic on the weekend sucked. Great environment. The employees are nice, service was good, and they have a clean bathroom. That's important. Not a wine drinker, but that have quite a bit. Want to go back soon, but I'm too poor.
(4)
Ji-hye Y.
I had a horrible experience at Wolfgang steak house.(WSH) Actually WSH is one of my husband's favorite place before this had happened. Whenever we had a party or guest, our first choice was WSH since my husband is such a steak lover. Last month, I went there to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. She was visiting and I really wanted to impress her treating great birthday dinner at WSH. When I reserved the seat, I mentioned her birthday and requested window seat. The person who received my call was very kind and said "no problem". The result : Our seat was in the middle of the restaurant and nobody ever mentioned her birthday at all. We ordered (3people) Oyster, Salad, Bacon, Steak and mashed potato. Oyster : good Salad : ok Bacon : cold, hard . I was too proud to taste her WSH's bacon. I was ashamed. Couldn't complaint about it to not ruin her birthday. Steak : Horrible. Even after we finished our oyster and salad and bacon, it took almost fifty minutes to get the steak. We were waiting, drinking water. When we ordered medium rare, our bummer waiter kindly recommended us medium and...served too late. When we got the steak, the plate wasn't super hot( Couldn't understand why he warned) and the meat was well done. (over cooked on the plate) Mashed potato : room temperature. I haven't ordered mashed potato before. I'm more like mushroom and broccoli person. However we saw many people having creamy white steaming mashed potato and our mouth were watering. bummer, ours weren't steaming. What was wrong with our waiter? They asked us "How's everything? Everything is ok? a lot. We were saying "Yes, good..." to not ruin a lady's birthday. Eventually my sister in law hushed over her plate "Everything was cold." Nobody heard but we did!!!!! Cannot believe I payed that much money on those food. She will never going back WSH since her first impression is like this. I am very disappointed. I might need to try HY's....
(2)
Jeffrey D.
Perhaps there was too much hype around before I actually went in for a visit. We decided to stop in and have dinner after hearing several people recommend this restaurant. Honestly, I am not sure what all the rave reviews were about. Excellent dinning room, and the staff was well presented and friendly. The food was ok, but not what I would have expected for the price. We split the steak between us and it simply did not sing to my tongue. At least I can check that off the list and move on, I doubt we would go back.
(2)
Dean S.
The steak was excellent, I think the wait staff was very attentive and polite. My wife and I ordered the Steak for Two, a really huge Baked potato, and a very delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese. Then for desert we shared a slice of Key Lime Pie. So, here are the pluses and minuses. Plus: The steak was cooked to order, and the flavor was just right. To many steakhouses try to spice up the steak with overbearing seasoning. There was very little seasoning allowing the dry-aged steak to show off its flavors. The Lobster Mac & Cheese, was great. The pieces of lobster with the melting cheese, just yummy. The Baked Potato and Key Lime pie were equally delicious. Minus: I think a good quality steakhouse will also have an equally good quality selection of wines. I ordered there Shiraz, but when the wine arrived I was sort of like ehh... First it was in a wine glass that was made of glass and not crystal. To me, that was strike one, then when I tasted the wine, I was like, ok, they just popped the top of a wine bottle and threw the wine in a glass, with out aerating the wine or allowing it to breathe. The seating of the restaurant was just a bunch of tables that moved around like a wedding party. (This isn't really a negative, but just worth noting when you are use to the type of seating that is with other steakhouses) Overall: I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people looking for a great steak and especially the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Definitely a good night out on the town. However, if you are taking your date out, I would recommend Morton's over Wolfgang's.
(4)
Ryan L.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves good food but is definitely not worth the price tag. Overall the food at Wolfgang's Steakhouse was fairly good (bit salty for my taste). However, they are heavily lacking on service and professionalism. Entering the restaurant you are greeted by a few hostesses that seem completely out of place... It was as if they just walked out of a club and it really cheapened the feel of the restaurant. The restaurant was crowded and noisy giving it a Cheesecake Factory-like ambiance. This was then followed up with miserable service by a young waiter that carried a frown on his face the entire evening. I don't think I would ever revisit Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There are just too many great restaurants in Waikiki that offer the complete package!
(3)
Glenn G.
I visited Wolfgangs happy hour for the first time. The food was excellent, prices reasonable and service friendly. I saw that most of the negative reviews critized the service and I have to admit there was something odd about the timing and flow but it didn't detract from my experience. The complementary homemade potato chips were excellent. I tried the new Kalbi sliders which were rich and delicious. The fries were cold but I was so full of chips I didn't care. The bill including my drink was $11. I'll definately make a return happy hour trip to sample the other menu items.
(4)
Ruby P.
After the horrible experience my coworkers and I had here; they invited us back for a redo. But of course not everyone wanted to go because of the first time. But a few of us went and it was on. The 2 stars was for their lobster bisque; it was really tasty but other than that service did not seem genuine. You would think that being a high scale restaurant in Waikiki service would be better... But sadly it wasn't. I will probably never go back; I can find other restaurants that serve lobster bisque with way better service.
(2)
Annie K.
I took my husband to Wolfgang's for his birthday based on a suggestion from another friend who said my husband would LOVE the steak. I normally take him to Morton's or Ruth's Chris - great experiences at both Hawaii locations - and I wish we had stayed with what we love. We were really disappointed in this place. Here are a few major letdowns: Steak - Seriously lacking flavor, very tough. He had Porterhouse, I had Filet Mignon. I did order my steak medium well but that's how I always order my steak at the very best restaurants. I have always had the experience that the steak comes out still juicy inside and perfectly seared/crispy on the outside. This Wolfgang steak ranks up there with Sizzler. The first comment out of my mouth was to my husband: "Sorry, hon, but the steak you make at home is far superior to this." Steak Sauce - Really? The waiter was really selling us using this sauce and now I know why. I just think a restaurant with such pedigree should banish the sauce and make their steaks taste better (and the sauce DOES taste just like A1 like others on this page have stated). Deficient Menu - Very few choices for cuts of meat, bleak wine-by-the-glass list. Ambiance - We entered the restaurant to no music because the Hawaiian musicians were still performing outside. Gorgeous music and best part of the evening. Once they were finished, WSH left the music off which was fine. Then, throughout the night, someone kept turning on really loud '80's music, then turing it off. Then on again. Then off. Until someone figured out how to use the "stereo" and left it on. Blaring David Bowie. I loves me some DB but at a restaurant where several couples were attempting to eat a lovely, steak dinner? What is going on here? Also, this place looks like a Cheesecake Factory. Nothing interesting about the ambiance. Come on, folks, give me something interesting about your restaurant! Waitstaff - Seemed rushed and preoccupied. Asked if we wanted a bottle of wine. We said no. Came back and asked again. I said: "Nope, we can't both finish a bottle of wine so we will order wine-by-the-glass." It seemed at this point that he felt like we may be a waste of time so he hurried through the entire night. Price - So, I know I may sound spoiled with my rants about blah steak and bad music. But, look. If you are going to charge me $200 for two steaks, two sides and two glasses of wine, the meal better rock my world. This did not. At all. Spend your money anywhere else. My husband is a good sport, and he was trying to find the silver lining all night, but i was bummed he didn't get the steak experience he wanted. The saving grace? The next night, we happened to be at Kona Brewing Company out in Hawaii Kai. He ordered steak again, took one bite and, with a huge smile, said: "This steak is so much better than Wolfgang's." Glad he got the birthday steak he want. : )
(2)
Sammie L.
The service was a solid three during lunch. The food was an inconsistent three to four. The petite filet mignon was amazing and made me very happy. The lobster mac and cheese wasn't skimped and had lovely large chunks of claw, but it was under-spiced, needing pepper and probably a few other items to make it come alive. Everyone was distracted by the game. Very difficult location to find [at 2301 Kalakaua, not 2201].
(3)
Jen E.
Against my better judgment, I decided to take my parents here my first night home when we decided we were in a red meat mood. I initially thought Ruth's Chris but ultimately we decided to try something different. What a mistake. The second we walked in, I was disappointed in what seemed entirely too CASUAL of an ambiance. I get it, we're in Waikiki, but then again, so is Hy's (which would have also been a MUCH better choice)....not only was the initial reception from the Hostess lax and unattentive, the service was as well (see below). And the soundtrack on the system? Well let's just say, I joked to my parents, "Where are we, Ryan's?" Just entirely too casual for my taste, especially given I ended up spending $250+ on our meal. Strike 1: Maitre'D walked us to the table but with no menus and left us sitting there for a good 5-7 minutes before a server even greeted us, looking absolutely frazzled. Strike 2: He neglected to give us the wine list so more waiting. Then when I asked him if he was our server, he said something about how he was tag teaming with another server. I'm sorry, but I wish we had the undivided attention of even one...just having to ask for things over and over (wine list, water, refills) amongst random servers was exhausting. Plus there was absolutely no 'local' flavor in the entire staff...I felt they were all amateurs/servers-in-training, most of them under the age of 25, and none from here- so no heart, no aloha spirit. The place should have struck out then, but I have to admit, food was pretty delicious. Good presentation by the staff, great quality beef, tender broiled lobster. So yes, the dining experience was utterly lackluster but the meal was solid. But, just when I would have bumped this review up a star, dessert made everything come crashing down again. We chose key lime pie. When it came, we had no choice but to chuckle. Key lime pie? More like key lime TART...and what's up with that jumbo lump of HEAVY whipped cream just lopped in a fat greasy clump messily onto the plate like that?? When I called a waitress over to kindly say, hey, just a little feedback to give to your pastry chef, she retorted, "It's called 'schlocking,' it's what they do in NY." Excuse me? I lived in NYC and they DO do that...at DELIS. Step up your game, Wolfgang... As expected, there were tons of tourists, especially Japanese. Maybe they can be fooled but we sure weren't. Never again...
(1)
Jon C.
Went here for lunch on a Friday with the family. Arrived at 12pm....it was EMPTY!!! We were the only customers until 2pm. I ordered the Wolfgang Salad which is a chopped salad with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes...very meat heavy! Also ordered 2 strips of Wolgang's famous house-cured canadian bacon...seemed like an inch-thick. This was a winner! My main entree was the bone-in Veal Chop which was really nice. Food was great. Service lacking. Because I didn't want to spend $150 on a bottle of Cabernet, we hoped to order by the glass!! BAD IDEA!!! The by the glass menu is horrible! I think they serve $5 bottles of wine you find at Safeway! Maybe dinner has proper Riedel stemware but for an expensive, high class Manhattan Steakhouse you would at least expect a decent glass. I felt like our water scoffed at us when we couldn't decide on the half quality, overpriced wine. Might return, might not!
(3)
Kalani C.
It's official! The hunt for Hamburglar is on! Or rather, I am in search of the ultimate gourmet burger. After a rocky start at BLT a few weeks back: yelp.com/biz/blt-steak-h… , I must say a great burger was had today!! Mahalo & kudos to Emi H. for her review placing Wolfgang's (Deutsches Aussprache bitte!) $10 burger special onto my radar: yelp.com/biz/wolfgangs-s… What a steal! Awesome burger, fries, onion rings (not enough IMO) and a soft drink. We split a chopped salad (delicious!) and had beers. A perfect lunch on a spectacular summer's-coming kind of day. Setting was bistro style seating under skylight and level with Kalakaua Street's palm trees. Windows retract to allow fresh tradewinds and the buzz & bustle of Waikiki. Among all this, we devoured our burgers. Everyone around us were doing the same. A virtual burger convention. Good to see that staff not as frazzled as Emi H. mentioned. Burger came out in 15 minutes top. All components nearly perfect: Enduring bun, juicy and robust prime sirloin and adequate cheese. The fries were on steroids, cut thick. I enjoyed their onion rings better. Ended up making reservations for a particular table for Father's Day lunch. Anxious to try other items on their menu. My quest continues in search of the best gourmet Hamburglar...
(4)
Boo B.
Can you say...EXTRA LARGE!?! That's how I would consider this place in a nutshell. To start off, we called to see if we can make reservations. They said that they were slow and reservations are not needed, but when we arrived, they asked if we had reservations as we may need to wait...I guess the manager was there when we were talking to the hostess...He checked the seating and we were seated right away. We had a nice street view, but of course we were on the corner of the room as we had a stroller...I guess that's ok. Shove that family on the corner so if that kid starts to throw tantrums, they are out of the way. The servers were friendly. They refilled our water constantly. And we drink...a lot! They catered to special orders we asked for...Mac and Cheese, but put the Lobster on the side. Lemon please...etc...there were three or more rotating to make sure we were taken care of. I remember James, Lucas and John...they were all very friendly. The food was enormous...The jumbo shrimp was the size of my palm. The 32oz T-Bone steak for 2 was oily, so when they tilted the plate, the oil pretty much took up 1/4 of this Texas sized plate. For dessert, we just opted for vanilla ice cream for the little one...and that was 3 large scoops...man, no wonder they charge so high...to cover the cost of these super size meals With drinks, I had the mango mojito, it was very good, and I would recommend it. I had the Reisling with my steak...I'm more of a white sweet wine...so red wine pairing wouldn't be a hit for me. Anyway, the wine was dry...not a fan...would not get it again if I were to go back...I'll try the Pinot Grigio though. Then there's the bathroom...It seemed clean.. the floors weren't wet or anything, but the auto flushes weren't working until after I had left the stalls...The sink was sorta clean, but I see the dirt that's copper color which meant that it's been marinating there for weeks or months. But then I'm very critical when it comes to cleaning...it doesn't mean that my house is prestine...but if you have a regular cleaning that's going on in an establishment...it should be easy to spot those, won't it?! On the way out, no greeting from the hostesses...I had to say thanks in order to get noticed...If our meal costs $200 for just 2.5 people...I would expect great service, food and establishment. With that this place is good enough...
(3)
Brandy D.
The food here is delicious. Service...eh not so great. We walked in and sat at the bar for happy hour. You can't beat the happy hour prices, especially with a fine dining environment. We had a couple drinks and a whole lobster cocktail for an appetizer. The food was sooooo good we came back for a full dinner the next night. We didn't care about happy hour prices at this point. The food was seriously on point. I had a steak which melted in my mouth. It was aged and cooked perfectly. I had Mashed potatoes and spinach to complete my amazing dinner. The dinner deal came with a cheesecake to top off a Super duper good dinner! The bar tender service wasn't so welcoming. It was an older man and you can hear his dirty perverted comments and conversation he was having with his friends or "regulars" who were sitting next to us. He didn't recommend anything, and just said what was on happy hour as if were not interested in anything else. I guess there is always room for improvement in customer service.
(4)
Toby T.
What makes Wolfgang's Steakhouse different from the other steakhouses in Hawaii is that they are the only one that serves all USDA Prime and Dry Aged Steaks. Plus, this place is all New York, everything about the food, the decor and the ambiance is New York. For those interested in coming for dinner, here are some of the popular items and the prices you will be looking at. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $17.95 Fresh Oyster on the Half Shell $14.95 Wolfgang's Crab Cake $18.95 Caesar Salad $10.95 Steak $47.95 each person (Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Rib Eye) Mashed Potatoes $9.95 Spinach Creamed $9.95 Asparagus $12.95 Rice $5.00 That is the dinner menu. They also have lunch, happy hour and brunch menu's as well. Reservations are recommended at 922-3600. Three free hour parking validation. Its safe to say, that Wolfgang's takes real pride in their steaks, and this is a place to come (if you got some cash to spend). If its too expensive, a glass of water and a piece of sizzling Canadian Bacon will set you aside $3.95. Plus you get free bread, that you can put the bacon between.
(4)
Gina B.
In our quest to eat a burger at every Oahu restaurant that offers them, my friend and I went to Wolfgang's Steakhouse as soon as we heard about their May special. For $10, you can get a 1/2 lb. Prime Sirloin Burger Combo which includes steak fries and onion rings as well as a soft drink (regular price is $19). When you dine at the restaurant, you also receive 3 hours parking validation. I highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this great deal! My burger was delicious. I ordered it medium-rare and it was served perfectly. I was excited about the steak fries; they're my favorite and it's something I rarely see on most menus. The fries were long, cut from what I would imagine to be genetically engineered gigantic potatoes, though I would've preferred them slightly thicker too. My friend and I shared fresh fruit in season, which was the perfect end to my meal. The fruit served was juicy sweet pineapple, huge strawberries and plump blueberries. All their desserts are available with "schlag" (whipped cream). The schlag was a mountain of whipped goodness that we barely dented. Our service was quick and servers were friendly and extremely attentive. (But note that we were eating at 3 p.m. and there were only four other parties in the restaurant.) After our meal, our server mentioned that we could've customized our burger, such as adding bacon or avocado. It's not on the menu but these add-ons can be requested.
(5)
Jim H.
This review is for lunch service. I work in Waikiki and I am kicking myself for not going to Wolfgangs for lunch sooner. I thought it would be over the top expensive but the lunch specials run around $13 for a Mahimahi sandwich. I had the french onion soup and a Caesar salad. The soup was perfect and where else will you find french onion soup for lunch in Waikiki? The salad wasn't drowning in dressing which was nice. Others had the Mahimahi sandwich. The portion of fish was big but what impressed me was the stack of steak fries topped with onion rings. I kept eying the fries wanting to grab a handful and shove it in my mouth but held back because they were on the plate of the guy who owns the hotel I manage. Another guy had the ahi salad. It looked awesome but didn't feel like grabbing a bunch of lettuce and shoving it into my mouth. The manager brought us a dessert of three pieces of cake topped with a gallon of whipped cream. We all acted like we didn't want to eat any of it but ended up scarfing down most of it. They claim the NY cheesecake is flown in from NY. Made me think "what the frick is wrong with your chef here?" This was a business lunch and we lucked out by being placed in the back room mostly all by ourselves. Boss was happy with my choice. Restaurant selection WIN! Service was very good but dude replace that nasty dirty apron.
(5)
jay c.
Friendly & efficient, waiter Jesse was probably the only good thing about my experience here. Booked Sat. brunch reservations for a birthday lunch a week in advance. When we arrived we were directed to "sit anywhere", since a fashion show was about to start. We literally needed to scout the restaurant & find a table big enough to accommodate our party. What's the point of making a reservation? Our entire meal was spent being part of an audience to a show we didn't want to see, complete with loud music & raffle games. Had they bothered to mention this to me when I made my reservation, we would have booked elsewhere. No thank you Wolfgang, we won't be visiting you again.
(3)
Cheryl S.
So I am the connoisseur of COW aka red meat and have been to a fair share of steak houses and this one ranks very highly. I went here for the first time for my birthday a couple months ago and had a very enjoyable time. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and helpful. They took the time to answer all our questions. We started the meal off with the mozzarella tomato and basil appetizer. That was really good cause it was light and a great start to our meal. Then was told we HAD TO TRY the BACON..Now this is no regular bacon it is a THICK slab of bacon. The waiter wasn't joking. One was just right for the two of us. It was the best tasting bacon ever (btw- I love bacon!!). On a side note, I really wanted their homemade and fried potato bar chips (usually served only when you are at the bar) I had to beg for those things as if you ever had them you would love and crave them too. I am not sure why it isn't on the regular menu. WOLFGANG if you are reading this I am sure I speak for the masses please offer that on the restaurant side as well as it is sooo yummy. Then from that we had our meal...I of course had my regular petite filet mignon and for my side I ordered a baked potato. We also had the creamed spinach which was really delicious as well. If you like steak this place is a must visit
(4)
Kristen C.
193/365 Overall, a 3.5. Came here for a valentines dinner with my boyfriend and was pretty packed. Our reservation was for 9 but when we got there around 830 they were able to seat us early. We were seated in the back room where it was set for couple. The tables were pretty close to each other so it felt kind of awkward when another table's dishes came and other waiting tables would be looking at them...haha. The complimentary bread was a french bread and another type of sweet bread that was soft and I preferred that one better. We got their prefix valentines day dinner meal for 2 that was $104+tax. It came with a choice of salad. My bf got the ceasar and I got their mixed greens. For the entree it came with a porterhouse to share along with two sides to share, it was mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Finally, for dessert, it was a chef's special chocolate delight. My bf also ordered their crab cakes for an app, it was $22+. Food came out in a reasonable time. The salad dressing was okay, it was a creamy type of dressing and it wasnt anything too special. The crab cake was also pretty good and very meaty with crab and no filers. It also came alongside the same mixed green salad and dressing and a dish of tartar sauce on the side. When our steak came it was sizzling hot and looked a tad bit smaller than the ones that the tables near us had. Our side dishes came and instead of mashed potatoes like the menu said, we got rice. I was going to say that we didnt ask to switch for rice but I think I overheard the waitress tell the couple near us that they didnt have anymore mashed potatoes so they would sub it for rice. Knowing this, I thought it was kind of rude that they didn't tell us about the switch because I was expecting some good ol mashed potatoes. Oh well, the steak was cooked to a perfect medium and came on a sizzling hot plate and nicely pre-cut. The steak itself was super tender but it did lack some flavor (just a simple sprinkling of a bit more salt would have done) IMO. The creamed spinach was pretty good and tasted like it may have been cooked in coconut milk or something because it was a bit sweet. Their dessert, the chocolate delight was also pretty tasty, it was like a chocolate souffle with some kind of cream filling and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup. Overall, I think I did "over hype" it for myself. It was good but nothing spectacular. I'm glad that I got to try it once but i dont know if I would chose to go there in particular.
(3)
B.A. M.
Wow, who erased my review? This establishment uses MSG in EVERYTHING, including the mashed potatoes and cream spinach! A real bush league move used by fast food places to make you think you are eating something really tasty. MSG is a known neurotoxin and contributes to obesity. Please don't erase this review. It's important people know about this, especially those of us who get extremely ill with this chemical!
(1)
Wade T.
We went to Wolfgang for the second time and I thought maybe last time i Didn't give them a chance. But after the second time and the same experience I figured I would write this review. The food here is just not that great. I don't know why people go here. I must say the service was excellent, but for a steakhouse .. Ahhh.. That's about it. I ordered the filet and had to keep dipping it in the bernaise sauce because it had no flavor. When your steak has to hide behind a sauce I say find a new steak. I could cook a better steak at home. The crab cakes were dry. The lobster Mac was ok, not great and I'm not a big vegetable guy, but the cream spinach was left almost untouched by the 12 of us. I kept wanting to bang my head on the table asking myself why we went there. For the amount of money you spend at this place, I expect great food. Both times I have gone, sorely dissapointed in the steak. The best thing was my wife ordered the fresh fish opakapaka. Yeah tell me about it. Fish at a steakhouse, go figure!?! Seriously avoid here. Save money and eat at home, or go to Ruth Chris.
(2)
TM D.
A must go dinner location in HI. Except an expensive experience but it's well worth it. Food is amazing.
(4)
Crystal B.
I have read the somewhat uneven reviews of Wolfgang's but I can only speak to my own experience, and my experience was wonderful. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday. We made the reservation on OpenTable, and noted that it was my 25th. When we walked in we were greeted by name- impressive- and they wished me a happy birthday. Our server was awesome. He was very professional yet friendly, and he didn't try to upsell us into more food than we needed. He told us that the portions were fairly generous, and that if we were planning on getting multiple courses we could easily share, and they would happily split the food for us. We had the caprese salad, which was delicious. The mozzarella was very fresh and had that lovely mild flavor, and the tomatoes tasted fresh as well. For our entree, we split the filet with a side of asparagus. The steak was amazing. I finally understand what people mean when they say a steak had melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was like butter. Flavorful and so so tender. The asparagus was nothing special, but it was nicely cooked. I obsessively cherished every last bite of steak. If you're really hungry, don't split the entree. I could have easily eaten that entire delicious filet myself. They brought a birthday dessert on the house, which I always appreciate. I should note that if you're looking for a really romantic setting, this might not be it. The layout is very open. We were lucky to be seated next to the floor to ceiling window, so we had some privacy, but it is just one big room so if you're in the middle I might find it a little impersonal. Service was excellent. Dishes were cleared immediately, drinks refilled promptly, and someone was always nearby to check on us. Our main server was great at balancing professionalism and still having a personality. It was a great evening, and although it's a rare treat for us we will definitely be back.
(5)
Trisha T.
Prior to coming here, I read up on what most of you Yelpers wrote about this place. It was my anniversary so I thought using my Play Hawaii deal was a good idea. Its a grand prix 5 course meal, so I decided to share with my bf. We ordered the Canadian Bacon to start. It came sizzling. The chef was so nice to half every dish between the two of us. The bacon was crispy and chewy. My bf LOVES BACON!!! We enjoyed it. Then we ordered the CLAM CHOWDER. It was good and creamy. Next we had our main dish, the RIB EYE STEAK followed by the two sides of CREAMED SPINACH AND MASHED POTATO. The steak was perfect. It was medium rare, and it had a slow aged flavor. We dipped some of the pieces in the WOLFGANG steak sauce, and I even added some on my mashed potato. It was so good, we even shaved off the bone meat. It was yummy. Lastly, we had the CHEESECAKE. It was so rich and creamy that I was at a loss of words. It has almost like a yellow cake crust bottom, and then the cheesecake. It came with a side of cream which was a perfect compliment to cheesecake, and perfect with coffee. Since I told them it was our Anniversary, we even went home with a souvenir of a W embossed chocolate in a cute bag. SERVICE was excellent, we had one main waiter, then another backup waiter, but despite the tight seating arrangements, we felt like we were dining like a Queen and a King. They constantly filled our water, and brought out the coffee without us even asking with the cheesecake. I enjoyed it! I think we will go back again. Next time, we will try their HAPPY HOUR. =)
(4)
John W.
During a non busy Sunday lunch, 5/23, we went for the "burger lunch special" to experience TERRIBLE SERVICE. We waited more than :30 for our bugers to arrive. Did i mention burgers to arrive? The restaurant was maybe half full.The waitress never gave us refills on our drinks, never once asked us how our food was, never asked if we were interested in dessert. Waitress probably smiled ahhhh that's right she never smiled once. The food is barely ok but was quickly drowned out by the NO service. Spoke with the manager & all he could offer was some "free" dessert. Are you kidding me? Oh yeah, our left over food that we requested "take out" was probably thrown out because we waited over :15 for our take out to arrive only to find out the half burger was not even ours. Don't waste your time or money at Wolfgang. I give it 1 YEAR MAX if this is any indication of how they run a restaurant.
(1)
Shawn B.
Happy hour here is the bomb. I love the homemade potato chips and the Hamburger Sliders. The food and drink here are reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. If you are stuck in "The Keys" and don't want to fight traffic on the way home... stop by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a quick drink, bite and cool conversation. #Aloha
(5)
Evan S.
Very good happy hour. The pupu's are excellent. The bar staff is very good. You will have a pretty good experience here. I would recommend it to my friends.
(4)
Stephanie Y.
Saw an article in the Honolulu Advertiser that May is National Hamburger Month (didn't know that, but being a meat & potato lover I was game to use this as an excuse to go out and eat more beef) The article also mentioned that Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) was offering its signature half-pound prime sirloin burger for $10 (normally $14) during lunch hours (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) through May 31. I always wanted to try Wolfgang's, so gathered up some of my co-workers and ventured in Waikiki. The service we had was great. We had a team of servers and we were never lacking for anything. The timing of taking our drink & food orders, to receiving our food, to asking how we were doing, to clearing the plates & asking if we wanted dessert was all perfectly timed. Someone was always there to refill our water and iced tea glasses. As for the food there were a lot of yummy options on the menu, but we came for the burger special. The burger was nice and juicy and came perfectly cooked to order with all the fixings (tomato, lettuce & onion). It also included steak fries, onion rings AND a soft drink . . . all for $10. That was awesome! When we go to Burgers on the Edge or The Counter we easily spend more than $10 since everything is ala carte. A couple of my friends wanted to add mushrooms to their burger which was an extra charge, however the waiter suggested that it would be cheaper to order a side of mushrooms instead. Good suggestion and great customer service. The atmosphere was nice & relaxing . . . an open feeling concept with big windows to take in views of the outside. We had a great table along the window facing The Strip (Kalakaua Ave). Only bad thing . . . having to go back to work. Having this burger special was a great concept for Wolfgang. It drew a lot of locals into Waikiki for a deal, but with the hope that it would bring us back at another time. It worked for me . . . I saw their brunch menu and definitely plan on going back.
(4)
Richard G.
The whole "happy hour" set up sucks. Have to wait in a line to get a shot at a seat at the bar in order to get bar menu prices (which you can't get sitting at a table). With a bar that seats 20 and a line of 15, figure the odds. Plus, the wait staff has attitude issues - which is probably as a result of dealing with a growing line of frustrated patrons. Recommendation - get there at 11 AM, you may eventually get a seat . . . .
(1)
Brent K.
( this review is only for the bar service and the soup and salad ) We stopped here to rest our feet from walking,We ate dinner earlier, So we just wanted to have a snack. So we sat at the bar. Well Every ones food looked so good, I ordered a seasor salad. It was ok. My girl friend ordered a french onion soup. This was the best french onion soup I've tasted ever.It was very smooth and NOT salty like most french onion are. I should come back and try thr rest of the menu.
(4)
bryan d.
I used to eat here more often on the mainland I have only been to the Waikiki one once. If you have read my other reviews you know I probably had the filet lol. I actually do think the steak here is better then blt. I didn't have dessert and I don't remember if the service was good so I guess this will be a short review... sorry ;) The location is second floor waikiki so ya not the best spot.
(4)
Timothy P.
My siblings and I take after my parents in many ways, but mostly in our love for food. That's about the time we ever really get together is when we talk about great food (which is why I love yelp like my family!) So this past Christmas, I went on Yelp to find popular locations that we've never been to and bought gift cards. For my dad, Wolfgang's Steakhouse seemed perfect. After months of I don't know what, we finally got around to going to Wolfgang's. I arrived late, but it was not hard to find the table my family was at. The reason? This dining areas are a little congested as far as table arrangements, so everyone seems to be all in the same location. Is this place ADA certified? I can't imagine someone in a wheelchair getting through here. The service is impeccable, friendly and not a moment missed when we needed something. Our waiter explained everything to us and was pretty patient with how long it took for us to decide. We ended up getting crab cake as an appetizer, and wow it was way more crab then cake. No complaints there. But our main meal... Porterhouse, German Potatoes, and Sauteed Mushrooms all disappointed. The steak did little justice for the magnificent bovine it once was- are you really going to think all that melted butter would hide the lack in juicy tender excellence I come to expect from a place that calls itself a steakhouse? Don't get me wrong, these are great cuts of meat. But I have had far better preparation elsewhere. The German Potatoes were all charred, I don't know if this was intentional or not but I was not happy. The parts that were not charred, tasted great. The Sauteed Mushrooms were generous in portion, but like the steak- nothing worth paying triple of what you'd pay elsewhere. Sorry Wolfgang, instead of giving our family another great food discussion, we ended up talking about how we should have went to Ruth Chris or Ninniku-Ya.
(2)
Shanna O.
I love Wolfgang's, and I frequently visit their original NYC location. I actually prefer it to Peter Luger's, because the menu has a little more choice to it. The first thing to note are the steaks. Really, THE steak to order is the porterhouse for two. This is the signature and best steak. The most important thing to know is that the steaks are dry aged. I love love love dry aged steaks. This is a very rare way of aging now that most steaks are wet aged (wet aging is far faster and dry aging results in a loss of saleable beef, so you get the picture). Dry aged beef has a distinctly different taste than wet-aged, much less metallic and more buttery. Some people have a definite preference for wet aged beef, and nearly everyone is used to wet age flavor, since unless you frequent a small selection of high-end steakhouses, you never get dry aged beef. I think that a lot of the complaints about the steak are due to this alone. However, if you are like me, you will not be disappointed by the buttery smoothness of the rich, dry aged flavor. The canadian bacon is one of my favorites, but I found it a little bland at this location. I enjoyed the lobster bisque, but it's not the best I've ever had. The german potatoes are tasty, as are the garlic mashed. Vegetables are fine. Dessert is fair. Wine list is extensive. Service is impeccable. But let's be real here. The side dishes and appetizers are really just side actors to the main event of the porterhouse. I have never ordered a different steak here, nor has anyone I know, because the porterhouse is the star. We did have the lobster last night, and it was very good, and a nice compliment to the steak. Honestly, probably my absolute favorite steak of any restaurant. Dry aging for me makes all the difference.
(5)
Fused E.
I'm in Hawaii right now and I just got back to my hotel room.... Summary: Not worth the money - Very Bad service; stay away. *** Food *** Food was good and big. The menu there is very small and straight forward - a nice to have after a long day. The steak for two can easily feed three not-so hungry folks. If you're hungry or a big eater, then 2 people could be cutting it short. Frankly, I'd prefer a smaller piece at a more reasonable price. *** Service *** A joke. I had made reservations the day before asking for window seats at 8PM. I came in at 7:55 and was told that there were no window seats available and that if I wanted them, it would be a 20+min. wait. So - what the hell is my reservation for??? So, my wife and I settled for a different table. Every waiter at the place looked very rushed and busy - the look on their faces, body language, and the fact that they were all walking fast from table to some back room area. We were seated and it took a good 10+ min. to even see a menu - no water, no drinks, nothing, just seated. We were finally greeted by one of our waiters, yes, "one of them" - we had two for our table that night WOW!! (yeah right....read on). So, after taking our drinks and finally giving us our menu - mind you, no explanation as to what was available, no, "is this your first time here" etc. When our drinks came out, I was rather disappointed in mine - I had ordered a Margarita and what I had, I guess, could be called a Margarita - but I've had *much* better at my local Chili's Restaurant... no flavor, couldn't even taste the tequila! Finally, after another 15+ min. of just sitting at the table, our second waiter introduces himself and takes our meal order.... Our salad came out promptly and the waiter even took the time to cut our one-order of Mozzarella and giant Tomatoes into two plates - A very nice gesture!! Then, we waited for another 15-20+min. for the meat...keep in mind the waiter never came back to our table in that time - no check-ups on refills, no - how's the salad, nothing. The table next to us was seated after us - their meat came before ours...hmmmm odd? Well, to make this long story short - the waiter rarely came to our table. Even after we received our meal. At most, the "two of them" came to our table just 4 times - 5 to settle the bill. Bottom line - if you want good (not *GREAT*, not *awesome*, not *the best I've ever had*....just good) - and you have no expectation for good service AND you want to pay over $100 for your meal...then come here.... Oh - I must say that the waiter did apologize for his lack of attention - he said he was just too busy.. TWO waiters for one table of two and both were too busy!!! WTF!?!?!?! Stay away - there are other places and for the money, just eat at your hotel...
(1)
Jo-Anne A.
Not a restaurant to go to for a special occasion. The service was not great...There were several different servers assisting us which lead to confusion when we needed something. No special attention to details. Service at Ruth Chris is still the best! The food was good and it came out super quick! The best part was desert! The imported new York cheesecake was THE best!
(3)
Min K.
I'm a fan I'm a fan I'm a fan. Nuff said. It's the best damn steakhouse that I've discovered since my breakthrough at Ruth's Chris. Yes, Ruth's Chris' steaks are wet aged while Wolfgang's is dry aged, but I believe that dry aging the meat gives it that extra tang and that moistness. Diehard steakfans may not use the Wolfgang steak sauce, but I love that "tamarindo" that's in there. It's so good I want to steal the sauce! The appetizer, Canadian bacon, I don't care if you guys die of a heart attack, it is a MUST have. So oily, bacony, and tasty!, how could you not want to eat it? Go, go, go eat at Wolfgangs. I don't care if this economy is junk, the steak is worth the 100-150 dollars you'll spend. It'll be the best 100-150 you'll spend.
(5)
Firat A.
This place has amazing food but is very pricy! You can order stakes to share. Usually it is a bout $50 for steak with no sides. Sides are extra. I got a 3ib lobster to share, it was $90... Amazing food but expensive!
(4)
Don D.
I found that to enjoy a great steak, its best that I dont eat it all the time. Choosing Wolfgang's for a dinner was great! If you look at the website, its gives off an elegant steakhouse feel. First impressions were good when we walked in. The decor is awesome, but its probably because its not something that im used to. My gf and I visited a few months ago. We started off by ordering crab cakes (I think). We had the steak for two which was approximately $95. We didnt order any sides because we really just wanted to eat steak. Starch and vegetables are extra. (So if you just order steak, thats all you get). We ordered the steak medium well, and it was deliciious. It was still tender and flavorful. Their steak sauce was a nice sweet/tangy compliment to the steak. My gf and I didnt even finish the steak. We ended up bringing the rest home and giving it to the babysitter. We finished off dinner with a cheesecake. Im not a fan but it was good. Not to cheesy. The only thing I didnt like about the restaurant was that the tables do seem a little close together. I can see people having a hard time walking through and bumping me in the back of the head if it they packed the house. Also, it was weird seeing tourists come in a tank top, shorts, and slippers when the decor suggests otherwise. Would I visit again....YES!
(4)
Joshua S.
Steak for two, you'll thank me if you do.
(4)
Daniel W.
With the cost, your expectations are sky high. Was seated promptly at our res time. Staff was excellent. Steak was very good. Room is full of energy, not quiet. Food presentation leaves much to be desired.
(4)
Darcie I.
The only thing that saved this restaurant from a single star is the crab cake and our server, JJ. Food is so overpriced it's ridiculous. $15 for 10 stalks of asparagus?!? Steak is overrated, my boyfriend's steak on the bbq tastes yummier. Oysters were small, and the Ceaser salad was tasty, if not too overpowered by the dressing. Very disappointing.
(2)
Reney O.
Not a place I'd go back to, not for treatment like that. I've been here twice: the first to put $200 on a gift card for my parent's 29th anniversary, and the second to check out their happy hour with a friend, and both times I've dealt with some of the most stuck up staff members I have ever come across. First visit....I waited for the hostess to finish her phone call, I assume a reservation. It's cool, I'm in no rush, just waiting. She gets off the phone, looks at me (I'm at the counter in front of her, so I'm hard to miss) and busies herself, avoiding eye contact. Whatever, she's doing her job, perhaps had a rough day, I'm not hurt for her lack of greeting. I'll just wait til she's booking Customer X's reservation.......she finishes whatever she had to do and walks away from the counter and starts chatting it up with another hostess, talking story! Ok now I KNOW you're trying to avoid me. Big mistake. Me, smiling: HI. Hostess, hesitant to acknowledge my voice: Oh. How can I help you? Me: Yes you can actually. I'm here to purchase a gift card for my parents anniversary. Hostess: Oh. So how much were you wanting to put down? Me: Two hundred please. On one card please. Hostess: That's fine. Let me go ring this up in the back. I've never worked in a restaurant. Perhaps the back computer is much more magical than the front computer? I can't judge, whatever, I wait. She didn't come back.....Male manager comes out and wonders why my friend and I are standing there. Manager: Have you been helped? Me: Well, there was a girl here who said she'd help with the gift card, but she kinda disappeared.... The girl was forced to come up front by the manager, who then directed her to do the gift cards as I had requested. She was annoyed at me for whatever reason, and gave me the gift card....with one teeny little error. Hostess: Here. A gift card for a hundred dollars. Me AND Manager: It's supposed to be for Two Hundred. Hostess, looks at me: I thought you only had one hundred? ........... Manager apologizes to me, makes her crank out another gift card for an additional hundred, and has her write a "thank you" note in the gift cards for me. The ONLY enjoyable thing from that little visit to Wolfgang's was the look on stuck up hostess' face when being forced to play nice- she was piiiiiiiisssed. ---------------------- Second visit. Picture hostess times 6. I wouldn't have gone back here had it not been for my curiosity for their food. As a yelper, I gotta give restaurants a fair shot, service AND food. So three months later, here I am on a date for happy hour, eager to try the steak and have some drinks. Bartender and the first five waiters and waitresses were not friendly at all. Bartender wouldn't make a drink he didn't know how to make, even though I told him how, he had the ingredients. The staff avoided our table, and only popped in to give drop the food on our table Literally drop it- no 'and here you are! enjoy!' No 'can I get anything else for you?' or 'Be careful, it's hot!' The unsaid was more along the lines of 'Eat and leave so someone else can sit here.' JJ was the ONLY nice waiter there and it is purely for him that there was even a tip and an extra star on this review. He's an older gent and was most exemplary, sticking out from his workmates like a star- friendly, courteous, efficient, and attentive. So many servicemen/women forgot that we asked for the check a while ago....we managed to flag him down and he apologized profusely for our wait, and got us a check in a matter of seconds. Food- Fries were delish! Steak sliders were served cold. Juicy, but cold. Lobster crustinies were pretty good too. Not a "wow" item, but tasty for sure. You need both good service and food to earn a return visit. Sorry Wolfgangs, you fail at service (sans JJ and that one manager of course).
(2)
John S.
Wolfgangs or Ruth's. I love 'em both although I've eaten at Ruth's Chris more. They're both pretty comparable in my opinion. Ruth's Chris is a tab bit richer, and I'm a sucker for good restaurants based in the south (gumbo, okra, etc.) But back to Wolfgangs. The place is awesome. The steaks can be split and cooked to order, so why not just make a petite? The deserts were yummy. Warning- the garlic mashed potatoes have whole chunks of garlic. Some people like this, but just be aware. Sounds like the service is iffy from reading some of these reviews. We were happy with the service and I dare say it was the best I've had. Attentive, but not bothersome. Helpful and efficient. When we walked in, the hostess asked us if we wanted a quiet eating area. I had to wonder if they ask every one this question, and how often someone says, "no, I'd like a loud dining room with my meal." Anyways, they sat us in the smaller room overlooking Kalakaua. Nice and quiet. Really.
(4)
Ash G.
I went to Wolfgang's in January. My dad had told me about this new steakhouse because it is an off-shoot restaurant from one of the chefs that worked at Peter Lugers, an amazing steakhouse in Brooklyn that he took me and my sisters to when we were visiting family on the NY/NJ area. The Peter Lugers in Brooklyn is the original location of this spartan decor restaurant (large wooden tables and chairs) and it is all about the juicy steak. I loved Peter Lugers when I went, now almost 7 years ago, it was definitely a tasty and memorable experience. Wolfgang's is not decorated in the same manner as Luger's and it couldn't be because well let's be serious it is in Waikiki, so the ambiance is more classy and upscale. BUT LET'S GET TO THE FOOD. I started off with the oyster appetizer which was great. My group of 3 people decided to opt out on getting the 2, 3, and 4 person steak, so instead I got the Filet Mignon, which was quite delicious and buttery, but was really rare for medium, but 'oh well' I thought, it will be great tomorrow when I heat up the rest of it (but I don't think you are supposed think that at a good restaurant). We also ordered a side of potatoes and mushrooms and onions, both of them were really good. I do remember that the wine we wanted (I don't remember the names) they did not have available so we went with the guys suggestion, and it was at best okay. For dessert I had the creme burlee, and that was good. Overall, I would say that this is a good restaurant, it is expensive, but neither I nor my father will be hurrying back anytime soon. If you are in Waiks and have money to spend, worth checking out.
(4)
First Name L.
Incredibly average! In context of high-end steakhouse and $$$$ per person. I love to eat and I love to eat fancy. Ambience - Nice setting, open air, palm trees outside, classic SteakHouse feel... kinda NYish, modern. Service - Very good service, attentive, friendly, whatever you need - they're on it. Food - This is why you're reading and why I came. Overall, I've had better food for less money. BUT the food was damn fucking good! Again, this review is in context to price and expectations. It should have been better. Seafood sampler - Lobster, Shrimp, Crab. Fresh and tasty, can't get much better. $27 Steak for two - This is a porterhouse that they are kind enough to cut for you. Porterhouse is part NY Steak and Filet Mignon. Cooked perfectly. As expected the Filet was amazing. The NY Steak was good too but it didn't compare. $94 Spinach (Sate) with Garlic - It's spinach, hard to f that up. $12 Steak Fries - A tad overcooked for my taste but we were in a french fry mood. $12 Creme Brulee - Classic. $10 Sorbet - whatever it was just sorbet. $10 Mango Mojito's - We had a lot. Not because it was stellar but good enough. $13 Last, this dinner was for me, wife, and daughter. We ate everything but the fries. Unless you're really big eaters, I think ordering the steak for 2 is fine for 3. Consider we had plenty of drinks and dessert. We were stuffed. 3 stars because it's not $$$$ good. For me the real question is, will we go back. Kind of like asking for someone's references when they are applying for a job. You ask their reference, would you rehire this person? In our case, Wolfgang was a good experience but we will likely not return.
(3)
Doug A.
Pro's: Service, location, tap water pretty good. Con's: Steak was all fat, place was freezing, overpriced,
Went here for Father's Day dinner. Service good. But noticed they give better service if you have status. As for food we got the porterhouse for 2. Not bad. Shocking that my husband couldn't finish it. He usually finishes the porterhouse at DK's. It's not worth getting the shepherds fries. I thought it would be crunchy. It'll be a while until we come back here. Gotta have a reason. Maybe try their burgers one day.
(3)
frank g.
I heard raves about the month aged steak so I wanted to take my wife to Wakiki for a special birthday dinner. With reservations for 3. We came a few minutes early and were seated by a nice widow seat. Our waiter came and gave us the menu specials and asked about drinks, we only wanted water since we don't drink, well our waiters service went dowhill frm here. First we asked for a small steak portion for our son, but they wouldn't accomodate. Which wasn't a big deal so we ordered a large portion and split it. We ordered a salad and salmon also. The salad was soggy and the salmon was overcooked. The waiter was no where to be found so we asked for manager and new waiter. The waiter was better but the other one (Eric) who insisted on trying to help us twice. We verbally had to tell him his service was no longer needed. this waiter tried to intimidate my wife the rest of the evening by stareing at her. The young manager wasn't very helpful in controlling his waiter. I contacted customer service who did not get back to me. I contacted the General Manager, william Nickerson, who said he would look into it but never got back to me. They cater to the Japanese tourist and don't care about the local patronage. So save yourself an overpriced meal and lousy service!
(1)
Wes N.
I enjoy a good steak every now and then. Wolfgang's is not on my "great" list...maybe short of my "good" list. Very crowded and noisy. My steak was over cooked...I enjoy a rare / med rare and the steak came out medium well. On the pricey side.... I prefer Ruth's and Morton's over this place.
(3)
Mike C.
Was here on a work trip and was thrilled to see he had a restaurant in Hawaii. The New York strip/sirloin was great but not as good as the New York locations'. I tried some of the filet my friend ordered, it amazing and quite a large cut. Had a nice time here and would go back.
(4)
Leslie R.
The service was fair to low, the food awful. The baked potato raw, sent back the steak overcooked, sent back and came back raw, too embarrassed to send back again. They forgot the spinach, we had to ask for everything Nothing was there at the same time and we couldn't eat together.The waiter was rather unapologetic, the maitre'd was nice but could not do much. It was my birthday and they did not even put a candle in my desert, And 3 blocks from the parking lot (which was validated) with no accommodations for someone who can not walk more than one half block. I will never go back and am glad I had the coupon to help the overly priced bill be a little more palatable.
(1)
Cynthia C.
Meh. That pretty much sums it up. The way everyone raves about this place I was expecting MUCH better. We arrived and were pretty much treated like 3rd class citizens who won a radio contest for a free meal there. I was wearing jeans mind you, but they were 7 for All Mankind, it wasn't like I got them at Goodwill. Another couple were seated about 30 seconds after we were and they received their bread and drinks before our waiter even took our drink order. Again, dirty looks from our waiter because I ordered wine by the glass, sorry that my husband doesn't drink ... My food is worth one star. The lobster mac n cheese was good, but the steak wasn't good at all. The Beach house and Ruth's Chris are MUCH better, shoot, even Blazin' Steaks has better steak than this place. After our ho-hum dinner was where the second star came in. Someone was finally nice to us and gave us a tour of the kitchen, as we're huge fans of beef, they showed us the rooms where the steaks were stored. Yea, that's about it.
(2)
Keith R.
I've dined hear on several occasions, mostly during happy hour, and never have I had a bad experience. The dry-aged steaks are always done to perfection. Their sides are pretty standard for a steakhouse. Happy hour pupus are always great; ahi tartare, sliders, and loco moco are among our favorite items. And who can resist the bacon? Service is a little spotty, which I am tolerant of given the volume they deal with (and predominantly Japanese visitors). If you are looking for an intimate, fine-dining experience, this is not the place for you. If you want great food and the best steak you've ever had, it is worth a visit.
(5)
L S.
Went for happy hour. Had all the appetizers. The only challenge was that they were out of several beers. Not sure why or how they could run out of 3 or 4 beers. The food was good, service excellent. I would have given them 5 stars if they didn't run out of beers.
(4)
Kayla U.
Great steak. Excellent service. But I like exotic cusine. And this is very vanilla. So thats why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)
Chass B.
What can I say to even justify a 3-star... My co-worker and I decided to take up our hour lunch break by hitting up Wolfgang's during happy hour. As we walked in, the ladies at the hostess stand weren't very aware of our arrival, so we walked passed them and just mentioned that we were going to take a seat at the bar. The bar was crowded - good for them, but we were lucky that there were two seats together that just so happened to be open, so we jumped on it. The good: Value of our meal - we shared the New York Special which includes : Mashed potatoes, spinach, a steak, and a junior cheesecake for dessert. Pretty good right!?! Well, that doesn't entirely take away from the Opportunities: - The gentleman bartender did not acknowledge us until we called for him and asked him for a menu! Let me just point out that two young ladies who look like they're NOT on a leisure meal, is in a rush, and possibly on break. Also, if they are sitting at the bar, they definitely want something. - When we finally order, he was very rude when placing the napkins down. He stood in front of us and rather than asking us to move my co-worker's phone to the side he stands there waiting for us. We were a bit confused. - When the food arrives, the server comes from the right side of my co-worker and stands there. We look at him and were waiting so we finally asked if that was ours or the couple's next to us. He answers back with a, "I just need you to move your phone." At this point I didn't realize what a nuisance a phone could possibly be!! Really!?! It was on the side, and not in the center of everything. Through the entire meal, we felt ignored, and as if we weren't patrons. I expect more, not just because it's a Wolfgang's, but because it's an eatery and all eateries should have a degree of simple customer service as part of their training. To top it all off, we sat for a few minutes with empty plates and we had to finally ask for our dessert. Would I go back....maybe not for awhile. I would rather spend my money at Ruth's Chris' Happy Hour...
(3)
S T.
First time I went it was hands down amazing!!!!! But I will say NEVER GO ON A HOLIDAY. 2nd time I went was horrible! And it was Valentine's Day! I got a filet mignon and it was so fatty and chewy I did not want to finish my steak! But if you go on a good nice slow day the cooks actually spend time cooking properly. When it is slow the steak is perfect and melts in your mouth and the food is worth the money. In general the waiters are AMAZING. Always great customer service. But I will warn you do not go on any holiday your food will be very under par.
(3)
QueenBee B.
The lunch New York steak special is definitely worth to try! Great service. Make it a "must go" place while in Honolulu.
(5)
Kent S.
outstanding service! outstanding food!! best steakhouse!!! they should be getting 5 stars on yelp!
(5)
Laurie P.
Can I give Wolfgang's 11 stars? Can I? Please? Yes? Ok, you see 5 stars, but really every little star counts for 2.2 stars. It is insane that a single restaurant can provide an amazing meal for both $10 (sirloin burger served only at brunch and lunch) and $100 (porterhouse for two at dinner, but served all day). Phew, this is gonna be a long one Yeeps, so grab yourself some tea, put your feet up, and sit back for my spiel on my favorite restaurant on island! I have to thank Emi H. and Yelp for introducing me to Wolfgang's. Probably like many other people, I figured this place was Wolfgang Puck's. Thanks to the Yelp Elite Foodies and Fashionistas event, I was able to try several different restaurants at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center that I would probably have never visited. Wolfgang's is actually owned by a gentleman named Wolfgang who worked as Peter Luger's head waiter for a few DECADES before opening up his own steak joint. FYI, Peter Luger's is the OG steakhouse. They dry age their steaks and serve them still sizzling. I've been back several times since coming for the Yelp Elite event, but I'll restrain myself to discussing my anniversary dinner and my quick lunch my husband and I grabbed here on the 4th of July. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner. We made reservations a couple days in advance and let them know we were celebrating our anniversary with them. They reserved a great table next to the window for us that overlooked Kalakua Ave. We were actually served by one of the assistant managers, a fact we only discovered when we came for lunch and noticed he was there and looking very managerial, who was amazing. He very thoroughly went over the menu with us, their favorites, and were very attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered the bacon as an appetizer and for our meal the steak for two, garlic mashed potatoes, "creamed" spinach. The bacon is more like ham, but oh man is it good! You definitely have to have it with a little of the Wolfgang's sauce. It is a little sweet which complements the bacon really well. The steak and sides came all at once, and we were warned not to touch the plate as it was probably in the quadruple digit temperature range! My husband had been in the sulks all night, he didn't trust how good the restaurant was going to be, but then he tried some of the steak. He was amazed at how tender and flavorful the steak was. The steak comes bone in and one side is the filet and the other is the sirloin. Even the sirloin melts in your mouth! You really don't need sauce for this steak. The "creamed" spinach is the best, it is actually cooked in chicken broth and thickened with a little butter and flour. It is so decadent without being so full of calories! The mashed potatoes? Well those are like a cloud. I wasn't a super fan of the garlic mashed potatoes as they are a bit too garlicky, but they were still good. My choice is always to go for the plain mash. We were gifted, for our anniversary, with the fruit plate with schlage for dessert. Which is really all we had room for at that point! Don't be put off, schlage is just fancy schmancy for whipped cream. I love their fruit plate and I almost always order it anytime we go now. Mind you, this anniversary meal was a couple hundred dollars, but it was worth every penny. A friend had told us Wolfgang's was a great place to go for lunch, just pull up to the bar and have a drink and order their $10 burger. Now, I know what you are thinking. No way, NO WAY could this place make a great meal for three digits AND another for two digits! Well you would be wrong. They use the same dry age process and the same dry aged steak to make the ground beef that they use for their burgers. Their burgers also come with a 1/2 order of onion rings and 1/2 order of fries. So, you could pay $10 for a crappy to-go meal from Burger King, or you could pay $10 for an amazing burger from Wolfgang's. My choice is always Wolfgang's! We made our way for lunch on the 4th of July after we had been watching the Waikiki regatta all morning. The restaurant was a welcome respite from the noise, crowds, and heat. The burger is delicious, juicy and flavorful. My favorite are the onion rings though. They are lightly battered and crunchy, and the onions aren't slimy at all. I always pay extra to just get a full order of onion rings as my side instead of the 50:50 rings:fries. What is great about this place is that you just naturally assume that because of the price of the food, the place is really pretentious. But they aren't here. The waiters aren't overly dressed, the space isn't overly done up. It just is a really nice restaurant with great service and amazing food. This is definitely my top vote for my favorite spot in Waikiki!
(5)
Kaliko P.
There goes that YAY! I'm a fan thing again....I am not a fan of Wolfgang's Steakhouse but not going to give it a 3-star rating because the service was great (ironically not from our main waiter). FRONT DESK = great, 5 stars. I called to tell them we'd be late due to insane traffic in Waikiki and they were cheerfully accommodating. When you call they also ask if its a special occasion, like a birthday. I forgot to tell them it was our anniversary, oh well. PARKING = Park in the Royal Hawaiian. Validation from the restaurant for a $1.00 an hour good for up to 4 hours. DRINKS = did not order as I am not made of money. This restaurant is expensive enough. APPETIZERS = DO NOT GET if you are cost conscious. We ordered a Tomato and Onion Salad for two persons. I thought the Tomato and Onions would be chopped up, not SLABS of the stuff! For $16.95 for four tomato slices and four onion slices that was a bit of a rip. The onions were NOT sweet. It was like a regular white onion which was so pungent it gave me a heart burn and we didn't finish it. Crab cake was good but it was $21.95 for ONE crab cake. Yummy though. DINNER = I ordered the Salmon $32.95 and it was a nice sized thick slab of fresh fish. Hubby ordered the Rib Eye Steak $51.95 with a side of sauteed onions $10.95; the kid ordered the Steak Fries $12.95. The Salmon was a bit underdone but I later took it home and nuked it to my liking. Hubby stated his Rib Eye came as he had ordered it; medium rare. We all loved the Steak Fries...what kind of radioactive potatos are they growing in the ground, anyway! Those fries were HUGE!!! SERVICE = Main waiter was a bit drab. Did not come to check on us for water or bread. There was an "assistant" woman waiter who came out toward the end of our meal and she was excellent!! Too bad I had to leave tip ($30.00) for our main waiter too...I would have given it all to her. BATHROOM = I always have to mention the bathroom, it was nice. Water closets where the toilets are behind a wooden door. AMBIANCE = don't bother dressing fancy. There are a lot of Japanese tourists in here; dress casual. A bit crowded and noisy. The tables are very close to each other so suck in your gut and push your chair in. Total damage was a little under $180.00 for two adults and one kid who only ate the bread and the fries.
(4)
Ace J.
Steak for two can actually feed three if you eat appetizers. Delicious!
(4)
Jen H.
Consistent with the Wolfgang's in NYC. Ate at the bar and the bartender was pretty cool, a transplant from the East Coast who was more than happy to discuss the future of the Red Sox. The food was predictable, quality was solid but nothing spectacular wrt taste. It's good, not great, and very $$$. Wouldn't go out of way to come here, but if you're otherwise in the mood for a typical, formulaic steakhouse in a modern (ie not old school) setting, then this place will scratch that itch adequately.
(3)
Louie D.
I'm sorry to have to write this, but Wolfgang's has definitely seen better days. We live in the neighborhood, and come here fairly frequently to have their fresh ground burger special for lunch. At first, it was amazingly good, and at $10, an amazing lunch deal as well. Then, we noticed that no matter who ordered what temperature, the burgers arrived medium (very little to almost no pink left). When we find a place that fresh grinds their beef for hamburger, we order it rare, it's the juiciest and most flavorful, plus, we feel that we're getting only ground beef, no ammonia or slime or any of those other horrible additives. And on the flip side, if the restaurant is advertising that it freshly grinds its beef for hamburger, then it should feel confident to serve it rare. The last visit, the waiter noticed my burger wasn't cooked properly, and refired it for me - and it came back medium well this time. They did comp the burger, which was a nice, professional gesture to make, but it was the last straw for me. Others have noted that the fries are now mealy and mushy (true), and that they've overheard waiters passing by talking smack about other customers (boy is that true). And the prices have gone up, but that's ok, prices rise, but if you couple that with falling quality, then you can expect 0 on your bottom line.
(1)
brenda s.
By far, this is the worst restaurant I have ever dined at. Ordered our food at 7:45, food didn't come till almost 2 hours later. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't the food we ordered, somehow it got mixed up with another tables order. Our table was wobbly, we asked our waiter to fix it, it didn't get fixed until 30 min later. They also forgot about our appetizer. When we told our waiter about it, he gave it to us but I was disappointed that it came after our main course. The workers were tending more to a certain table. They don't treat everyone the same. I guess you can say they're selective when it comes to the different guests that dine-in. When we asked for our check, it didn't come till another 30 min. They did not even offer us parking validation nor to see the deesert menu. When we asked to speak to a manager, it seemed as if he didn't understand what we were saying and he didn't seem concerned about our complaint. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. Very expensive, not worth your money$$$!!!!!
(1)
Matthew M.
Let's say the last time I went here it was a bad experience in the wait time, server quality and there not being items on the menu. This time exact opposite seating was quick,initial contact by server after seating less than two minutes, food order taken two minutes later and all of our order arrived ten minutes later. We ordered off the lunch menu special one New York Steak with cream spinach,potatoes and cheesecake desert 40 bucks. Nice steak cooked perfect thick cut of meat. We order hamburger and mahi sandwich each cost ten dollars and came with onion rings and fries. Hamburger thick and juicy, mahi a little dry but their tartar sauce is delicious creamy style not thick. The teamwork by the servers was great with four different people helping to bring out our food and drinks. I enjoyed everything the cheesecake is smooth and creamy. Quality steak and more for sixty bucks awesome.
(4)
Nadia K.
We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday so we started with drinks! Beer, bloody Mary's and bellinis. I really enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant. The restaurant is nice and spacious, but at the same time family friendly. I've only been here for lunch and I guess because of all the windows and skylights, the restaurant can get hot. What's up with all the menus?? I think there were 4 different ones: dinner, lunch, brunch and something else, maybe a wine list or specials. The funny thing is the prices are different. For example the same petite filet is less expensive on the brunch menu, but when I checked the bill, we were charged the dinner price. The bacon and ahi tartar were excellent. The omelette and french toast were okay. All of our meats (burger, filets, and ribeye) were undercooked. Lucky for them, we didn't mind. I just saved my filet for later and ate the kids food. The lobster macaroni was pretty good, but my sister's pasta (Rigatoni bolgnese) wasn't very tasty. The best value though, had to be the $10 classic sirloin burger served with onion rings and fries. Our service was really great too. The waiter was very attentive. He even gave my husband a beer on the house since his steak was taking long. Which in hindsight is funny because my Dad's burger took longer and he didn't get a free drink. My hubby must look like a complainer or yelper. :) Maybe I was just feeling good from the alcohol because even though the food is just good and not great, I still really like this place. But for next time, I definitely would order the burger over the steak.
(4)
Debbie R.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a group of fellow food lovers. The Prix Fixe Menu was as follows: Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 it is my understanding that this is the same menu that is offered for happy hour, so if you have opportunity to grab this deal, I highly recommend it! The food here is stellar! The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. I would have picked up the bone and chewed on it if my husband would have let me. The creamed spinach was extremely tasty - it looked kind of gross, but I have to say, I would have happily taken more! The food was 5 Stars. The service, maybe 2-3. It was Restaurant Week - and it was busy. The servers were trying to keep up, but the worst part was the clean up crew. Every table that they cleared around us was done fast, knocking over chairs, one even had a glass of water that fell off the table, breaking and spilling over onto another table - the folks there had to jump up because they were splashed and had to stand while the waiters cleaned up. There was a great deal of moving of chairs around, crashing banging- it was ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "fancy" place, but with all that going on, I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria. We had a large party - one end of the table got decent service, while the other end never got refills on their beverages. That is unacceptable. When my drink goes unfilled, I get very unhappy. So for service, it was sorely lacking and I give that 2 stars - needs improvement.
(4)
Richard G.
Background: My wife and went to celebrate a birthday but elected not to tell the restaurant because we did not want the freebie dessert or attention. Party of two, reservations at 7. Environment: I think there were only 2 local groups in the restaurant; all the rest seemed to be Japanese tourists. Nothing wrong with that but it sets a certain vibe that is different from a local place. Everything from tee shirts to fancy dress. A well oiled reception staff, pleasant and efficient. Facility is a non-traditional steakhouse. Open and airy and with a lanai type of feel. Moderate noise level, lots of hustle and bustle. Basics: Started off with a glass of house Merlot for her. a $14 Wolf of Wall Street Manhattan for me. Canadian bacon appetizers with the drinks. Steak for two with creamed spinach and creamed corn. Dessert creme brulee and a strudel. Food & Drink The Manhattan was unique with a pronounced cherry fruit flavor. Different but tasty and one is enough - it was an enjoyable experience but a traditional Manhattan is preferred. Wife says the house Merlot was good. The drinks were slow arriving due to a really jamming bar. Good higher end wine list. The Canadian bacon appetizer is thick and delicious but looks naked laid out on a bare plate. Needs some presentation work, imho. Steak was superb, melt in mouth and perfectly done. Sides were excellent especially the spinach that tasted very fresh. Creme brulee was very good, light and fluffy, not something normally associated with a creme brulee. Strudel was pretty good but not a knock your socks off dish. Service Professional and cordial but not especially warm. Nice of the waiter to remind us to validate parking. Slow to clear crumbs from the table and never got a coffee refill - my sense was they wanted to turn the table, politely. Overall Despite the good meat, I'd leave this to the Japanese tourist. That seems to be Wolfgang's target market and that's probably smart for a place paying Royal Haw'n Center rent. For me, Hy's has equally good steak, better appetizer selection, better dessert selection and better ambiance with background music, lower sound levels and more personable wait staff. I'd also rank Ruth's Chris higher because of staff professionalism. I look forward to trying DK's and am just not a big fan of Morton's, Price - about $275 for two with good wine. That's a bit pricey I think. It certainly is the highest we have paid for an equivalent menu. Again, this may reflect the very strong orientation to the Japanese market.
(3)
Nicole M.
Sunday not busy, $10 lunch special fish n chips... uhh dry. dry. dry. like I forgot about my frozen fish sticks in the convention oven dry. and two waiters refused to take a photo for us, saying "ugh you do it" and pushing the camera off on another waiter. snooty much? we had to ask two people before the third would take our photo.
(2)
Nancy T.
The food was ok, not much to rant and rave about and the service was just so-so. I was expecting a lot more out of this place being that it was supposed to be a high end steakhouse restaurant but the steak that I ordered was pretty much bland, I had better steaks at Outbacks. The service wasn't that great either, food took a bit long to come out and we had to flag our waiter several times just to get a refill on our water. Wolfgang is pricey for the food served and the service received.
(2)
Tricia I.
My family and I went to eat dinner at Wolfgang's for the first time because we had a $150 gift card. Everything was horrible: the check-in ladies, the food, and the waiters. First of all, the check-in ladies hung up on us when we called and had to call a couple more times. When we walked in to check in for our reservation, they told us to "uhh.. wait a moment." Although we made a reservation, we still waited for 30 minutes. As for the food, it was not worth what we paid for (using the gift card). The pricing of the food is ridiculous considering the quality and presentation of the food. For a name like "Wolfgang", we expected more. The Caesar salad that we ordered ($15) was something we could get at costco for triple the amount at the same price. The steak was so rare. Our waiter did not even ask us how rare we wanted it. It was chewy and bloody. We got it for a little over $100. The salmon tasted so bland. the presentation was literally just a piece of cooked salmon slapped on a plate with a couple small veggies for "decoration" here and there. We got this for around $40. Honestly, my mom can cook better. The German potatoes (around $20) were alright, but I barely tasted the potato because of all the extra other vegetables put inside. We had two waiters. One was friendly, but his apron was dirty (the food plates would touch it), he poured water in the plate, and constantly spat on our faces. The second guy, Chance, is a different story. He was a pretty bad waiter. When he served our salad, he said "the pepper is on the table" (regarding to the pepper shaker). When he walked away, I saw another waiter go to another table with Caesar salad and a pepper grinder for fresh ground pepper. He was lazy enough to not give us an option of fresh ground pepper. He was also the waiter who did not ask us or consider how rare we wanted the steak to be. When it was time to pay, Chance took the gift card and the bank card to checkout. The balance was $187, but using the $150 gift card would make it $37. He came back with the check balancing out to $187. We told him that was incorrect and he denied it until he realized that the gift card didn't go through. He went and came back again with the balance still being $187. He went and came back for the last time with it amounting to the correct amount, but now more than $300 was put on hold and needed permission to be released. Our family could not buy groceries because of this. I hope that Wolfgang will train their staff better in the future.
(1)
John V.
A good alternative to mickey dees to bring your lady when you piss her off. Steak goes up to $200 so it is definitely not your wallets best friend. Shoots doe! Good service, good food.
(5)
Ella H.
Do go there for the lunch specials. The price is lower, the burger is great, and the service is fantastic! You'll get the high class restaurant quality for a low cost, if you go there during lunch specials and order the burger or anything else on their lunch special menu. The burger comes with fries and onion rings! Great service, beautiful restaurant, and great management.
(5)
Krissy K.
This is a go-to Friday night happy hour spot for my girlfriends and me. There must be something about female bartenders named Stephanie (shout out to Steph at Bar 35!), because the Stephanie here is great. My friends are especially in love with her Blue Cheese Martinis. Now, I don't particularly like dirty martinis, so she makes me some sort of fruity girly concoction that packs quite a punch. Thanks, Stephanie! If you sit at the bar (which we always do), you can order a special - The Taste of New York. For $35, you get a New York steak, sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, and slice of cheesecake. This is a pretty good deal, especially since my friend and I always share it. I have also had nibbles of the lobster mac and cheese (not my favorite but my friends love it), ahi tartar, and crabcakes. Next time, I hope to try the sliders. However, my absolute favorite thing on the menu is the bacon. It's $4 a slice and completely worth it. I secretly wish I could just order this, but I guess it would be a little shameful to only consume bacon and martinis. I haven't made it there for lunch yet, but it's on the ever-important eating list in my head. Definitely recommended for happy hour.
(4)
Jimmy J.
When you drop $200 for dinner for two, your expectations are higher and you get held to a higher standard... Made reservations the day of my wife's bday via Opentable and requested that they just stick a candle in any dessert we ordered without any hoopla. What they got right: The service. The floor manager wished my wife a happy birthday as soon as we gave our names which I thought was a class act. They also comp'ed a huge slice of key lime pie and a coffee for her. The waiters were friendly and they all rotated on and off. Caught the floor manager policing the mens' room as well, so kudos for the attention to detail. When you eat out in Hawaii, the service (really, the lack thereof usually) stands out. Their bread, thick cut bacon, and Key lime pie were tasty. The pours for the wine were generous compared to other places. The not so great: The chef had a heavy hand with the salt on our $54 (each) ribeyes. We were both well into our steaks when I asked if my wife's ribeye was salty and she agreed. They really should have asked us first if we wanted the steaks spiced/rubbed up with salt/pepper at the time of order. I was tempted to return the steak, but when you've eaten half already, I felt awkward to ask. The house salad was simple chopped lettuce, tomatoes, (hot) onions, red peppers, with the thick bacon and chopped shrimp. For $16, there could have been more lettuce than the 2-3 leaves under the other fixings - just saying. Mashed potatoes: they placed some caramelized onions on top but overall, they were bland. They really should've been garlic'ed up. Lobster mac&cheese: sounded good, but the lobster bits just added color, not taste. They should've skipped the lobster and used pannikins and panko'ed it up. Maybe the kitchen just had an off night but at these price points, Wolfgang's should be wowing you anytime you walk through the door. I'm originally from NYC and eaten at the Smith & Wollenskys, Sparks, Ode Homesteads, Peter Lugers in their prime and Wolfgang's can't compete in the vibe department. By the time we left, we both felt the vibe that Wolfgang's was struggling to keep pace with all the Japanese tourists pouring in, maybe if it was smaller venue without such a high cover count...
(2)
Jesse H.
Decided to try this place out for lunch a few weeks ago after having wanted to try it out for quite sometime. LIke I said came here for lunch and I got the New Yorker Lunch Special (sirloin with spinach and mashed taters on the side). Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't super impressed with the steak, but it still tasted pretty good for being sirloin. The sides were excellent as well as the service provided by the wait staff. Will be back again and be ordering a little more flavorful cut of steak next time.
(3)
Emma P.
Fine dining isn't really up my alley (: a crossroads of Cheap and Poor), but I dipped into the piggy bank for my boyfriend's birthday since he didn't want anything except a steak. And so a celebration of meat was had! I really liked Wolfgang's, aside from parting with my hard-earned cash in such plentiful amounts. The set-up is airy and bright compared to the traditional steakhouse set-up, i.e. ye olde gentlemen's study with dark wood paneling and a dimness that sets a certain mood but makes for difficulty menu reading ("I can't see... hmm, this costs how much?!). The service was excellent! Attentive yet not hovering. And the food -- well, I'm no expert on steak (on a previous visit, my boyfriend got to see where the steak was dry-aged, which seemed pretty awesome), so I went with the veal. Sorry, baby cow, but you were delicious. I made sure to save room for dessert, especially as I got a free cheesecake with my iDcard! We also got an apple strudel to round off the evening with even higher heights of sugar and schlag, mmm, glorious schlag!
(5)
Kimo S.
This was really tough to rate, I'm really at 3.49 stars but I'll have to round down for a few reasons. DEDUCTIONS- 1. I felt the tables were too close together, patrons moving between tables would drag their sleeves, purses, jackets, etc. over my shoulders or head when moving past our table. Annoying. 2. The bathroom hallway. DEATH TRAP!! Beware: the floor there is slippery as all hell, clearly from the splattering oil when they bring out the steaks from the kitchen. My wife (works in an Orthopedic clinic) commented that they get 5-7 patients per month at her office who have slipped and fallen IN THIS SPOT at least. Need money from a lawsuit, here's your chance! POSITIVES- 3. Steaks were delicious, very tender, tasty and well seasoned. I'm still not sure if I'm a huge fan of having my steaks pre-sliced for me before it arrives at the table. Still, a very delicious cut of meat with fantastic aging to it. 4. Our waiter was incredible, they told us they rarely charge corkage and only if the bottle is something they have on the menu. We brought two bottles and walked away with not paying corkage, we generously tipped our waiter but that was just awesome on his part. OVERALL- The appetizers were just "MEH", I don't feel I need a "MEH" category but my wife and mother in-law ordered the mixed greens salad and it seriously looked like they just grabbed a handful of greens from a bag and put it on the plate. No croutons... no shaved carrots... no tomatoes... no nothing. Mixed greens + plate = $10.95. I shared a combo cold appetizer plate with my father in-law, shrimp cocktail, lump crab meat and lobster tail... it was okay. Nothing special, would probably skip in the future. Will we be back? Maybe... if we have a better table and they throw kitty litter along the bathroom hallway to prevent me from breaking my back. I'll probably skip the appetizers too.
(3)
Sarah D.
The food is amazing. I have dreams about that bacon and I wish every bacon I ate would be the same caliber as Wolfgang`s bacon. The steak is very tasty and tender and can hold its own naked (no fancy sauces or flavoring). P.S. Single hot plates for my steaks are seriously my weakness at steakhouses...which they have. The waiters were awesome. We never had an empty water glass and they cut the steak and served it on our plates. Basically, they did everything for you except feed you the food. They even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom, and because of that I made it a point to visit the bathroom more frequently, of course. So my napkin variation consist of a crown, bird of paradise and a swan. If we do need to get nit picky about this place I would have to say that the parking situation isn't ideal. Its in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so already parking can suck at times and the restaurant is kinda far away from the actual parking. But thats just me being a snob about it.
(4)
Denalee C.
The first thing that I noticed when I walked in the door is the smell. It is the most salivating aroma I have ever experienced and I've never wanted to eat air until I came here. I realize it is a steakhouse but I chose pan fried salmon. It was delicious! The outside had a delicate crust and the inside was moist and tender. The side portion of spinach was tasty but a little bit slimy. However, I still ate it! Although I have been here twice, I am still dying to try the lobster mac and cheese!
A very good, classic steakhouse that delivers in quality, ambiance, and flavor. Note: This review is based only on dinner services. Several visits and the food is consistently well prepared. Raw bar items are all fresh and served traditionally. There are no real standouts since quality is a function of the seafood and not the chef (obv). The steaks are all Prime, perfectly aged, well trimmed, and perfectly cooked. Very juicy and tender with nicely concentrated beef flavor. The rib eye is a personal favorite. The only letdown is the lack of different cut including butcher cuts like flat irons and rib caps as well as a lack of choices for bone in and boneless options. The decor of the restaurant leads you to believe you are in a classic steakhouse whose cuisine would be driven by a high end butcher and not a chef. I cannot speak to any of the seafood mains after all this is a steak house. Sides simple and correctly prepared. They are meant to be shared. The wine list is very good with good vintage depth. Prices are high (Hawaii resort pricing). Service is excellent and as always, is as lax and friendly or as professional as you indicate you desire. Highly Recommended.
(4)
kristi s.
If you want a big burger, fries, and onion rings for lunch...this is the place to go! They have a $10.00 weekday lunch menu, which you have a choice of a burger, fish sandwich, fish and chips, or a salad. They charge extra for. Heesemon your burger but for the quality, I think it's worth it! They also have a great staff at lunch, Tim and Travis, who are very friendly and efficient with our orders all the time.
spoiled for steak now. better than dk's dry aged steak. reminded me of peter luger's - meat was so flavorful, cooked perfectly. needs nothing - no sauce, no horseradish. sides, appetizers, who cares? it's all about the steak and i want to keep eating it. seriously, i had peter luger's about 12 years ago and i haven't had a steak that good until i went to wolfgang's.
(5)
Jean-Paul G.
Awesome lunch Menu, Mahi and the burgers were great!!
(5)
R. L.
Over priced... The food was actually better at wolfgang's express restaurant
(1)
Mayu M.
If you want steak cooked in butter, go to Ruth Chris... you want the real taste of steak, then come here... this place, by far is the best steak ever... and the happy hour menu!!!!!!! OMG.... you just cannot ask for anything more. Why 4 stars? well, if they know you, you will get great service and extra goodies... if they dont, well they could seem alittle stuffy to you or just do not warm up to you because they are too busy with their "regulars" or "friends".... that is the only drawback. i am sort of right in between... so i watch them with the other patrons and this is what i see... not too good if you want your new clients to be "regular" clients... but... are we here to talk about the food or the people??? well, perhaps both. the service is beginning to be more important these days than the food... so much competition.... that is all i am going to say.... LOVE THE FOOD....
(4)
Stacey M.
One of the best steakhouses in Hawaii. Service in the dining area is wonderful. Very professional and attentive. Not the typical quiet, dimmed-lighted, romantic restaurant. But it's still very comfortable. I actually prefer for the restaurant not to be so quite since my conversations are inappropriate and I talk and laugh loud. Food quality is good. I've been their many times and usually get the same things. For starters, the oysters and canadian bacon always is works. Sometimes they offer a seafood platter with crab, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and lobster. That's also a good choice. For steak and sides, I only eat filet minon, so the Porterhouse Steak or Filet Minon is good. They have so many different potato sides. Creamed spinach is always a must. I'd rather fill up on the steak and sides and skip the dessert. If you like quality, do not go during restaurant week. Although it is a good deal, once you get the regular menu, it's difficult to be content with the quality of the $40 meal they offer. Happy hour is very reasonably priced. The catch is that you need to sit in the bar area which is not that big. The kabobs are really yummy! The meat is so soft. It comes with 2 kabobs over white rice for $7!!! That in itself is almost a whole meal! I've also tried to beed sliders which I don't recommend. The kabobs are the way to go! They have ahi tartar and lobster tartar. Both are decent. Happy hour is simple, reasonably priced, and casual...I went in my scrubs!!!
(4)
Helen C.
Expect to pay about $30-40 for your typical entree. I ordered the petit filet mignon, though I was eyeing the rib eye too. So. Good. My boss told me Wolfgang's was different from other steakhouses because of they way they aged their steak. I'm not your biggest steak connoisseur but I definitely appreciate it. We had the Canadian Bacon appetizer too and only got two small slices each. But you know how when you watch cooking shows and the chefs always taste their food and make the obnoxious MMMM THAT'S GOOD eye roll? Yeah, this called for that over-the-top mmm. Service was a little slow to start. We asked to be seated in a quieter section of the restaurant because we were there for a business lunch, but I think they forgot about us for a while. Once they realized we were being neglected, they were very courteous. Food presentation is...well, I guess it's how you perceive it. Either lazy or simple? My plate was just the filet mignon and a dollop of mashed potatoes. I can definitely overlook any presentation if the food taste great, though. I'll be back if I ever feel like treating myself to a splurge meal! **5/31 Yelps Review Challenge**
(4)
Edmond K.
I had the Porter house for 2. it was perfectly cooked. The crabcake was the best I had on this Island so far! service was awesome !!
(5)
r y.
Our taste buds were impressed! Happy hour is the bomb with nice size tapas and drinks ranging from $5-$7 dollars. (4-6:30 daily in the bar area only) We experienced during the various visits: steak for two, spinach creamed, bacon, lobster mac and cheese, the crab cake, fries, steak kabob, steak sliders and ahi tartar. ALL to die for! Definitely on the pricier side so leave the kids home. Service was terrific all around. Guests of the Royal Hawaiian Center can enjoy the first hour of validated parking for FREE. Three (3) additional hours of parking are available for $1.00 per hour. Regular rates apply thereafter. Free parking promotion effective until December 31, 2011. Some restriction may apply.
(4)
Ward K.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a bunch of friends. I was all pumped up as they kept saying how the steak is a 24 day aged bone-in NY Steak and how it is going to melt in my mouth. I could not have been more excited to try this as I had the chance to taste their crab cake their served as the Hale Ina Awards and it was delicious so much so that I had to get another one. lol Ok enough of the crab cake. Like those who know of Restaurant Week it was a fixed menu which I see that Debbie R posted and I'm re-posting. Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 So lets start with their salad. It was nice and refreshing, presentation looked good. The steak was done to perfection and yes it melted in my mouth. Then again, all good steaks should be that way. Ok the two sides were so little that I thought it was a keiki portion. Literally two scoops and it was gone... ok maybe two and a half. The Creamed Spinach was really good and I wish they gave more. From here it goes down hill unfortunately. The Mash Potato tasted like something out of a box rather than freshly made. Did not meet my expectations. I know, I know it shouldn't be a big deal but to me everything should be on par. Next the dessert! I am a big dessert eater, but that cheesecake which was thinly sliced (another keiki portion) which Zar A said it was from Juniors in New York but didn't taste like it at all as I have eaten there during my last trip to the Big Apple. I thought it was one of those frozen ones which they slapped whipped cream and put mint on top. Thought they could of drizzled some fruit puree or something but it was just a thinly sliced cheese cake with whipped cream and a mint. It didn't taste rich and the presentation was lacking. Service was ok and could of been better as they were obviously busy as people were seated one after another. My suggestion is that they hire a helper or have their bus-boys take on some responsibilities like pouring water, seeing if we need anything like most places do. All I can say is that I had a so-so experience here and if I were not with some good friends I would of been very disappointed. I did hear that they have a really good happy hour which I intend to come back and check it out myself.
(3)
Karen S.
HAPPY HOUR ROCKS! Went here specifically for Happy Hour and complete steak dinner (steak, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and dessert) for $34.95...the biggest secret on the island. We went around 5:15-5:30 and easily found room at the bar. Service was prompt and attentive. The wine pours were generous. Now for the steak: I must admit that i was really worried about the quality/quantity of food we would get for $34.95. OMG. The steak was amazing, melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly, etc., etc. Why have I waited so long to get here? Would I go back? A million times, YES!
(5)
Er G.
Just celebrated my co-workers birthday here at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Wonderful ambiance, delicious lunch with generous portions, excellent service. We heard the happy hour is great too. We will be coming back here again!
(5)
William C.
Horrible!!!! It was good when they opened but management has since made a business decision to ignore quality of food & service and focus on turnover of undicerning (mostly Japanese customers) who will happily pay top dollar for something that is slapped on the plate like dog food. Wolfgangs is making money as my server explained, "look around, (non-dicerning japanese tourists) we mentioned that had 300 chinese there for lunch. Wolfgangs Wakiki was half empty when the food was good because there just is enough demand here and places like Ruth Chirs, DK's, BLT already have cornered the market. They figured out that the location Wolfgangs makes it the ideal tourist trap and lowered the bar substantially!! The Wakiki location is absolutely destrying the repuation of Wolfgangs in NYC so this cannot last but for now you are warned! Steak was overdone and the server was suprised we really wanted it sent back to get medium rare like we had ordered. We were the only non-Japanese tourists dining and our server opened up to us and explained the business strategy and apologised, brought us a NY style cheesecake but we won't be back to dine cafateria style, paying double Ruth Chris for 1/100th the quality.
(1)
Simon L.
Seriously one of the best steaks ive ever had. The canadian bacon is a must. Two very minor issues, the tables are too close together and also too small.
(4)
Tamra P.
I haven't had an actual meal here but stopped in for a happy hour cocktail with a sister from another mister. It was my first time here, and I must say it made me want to come back for food. I had a deliciously dirty martini served up by a personable bartender. I'm not a potato chip lover however their homemade ones were pretty tasty. Just when I was thinking "hmm....these would taste really good with some BBQ dipping sauce" a dish of their signature sauce appeared. Even though it's probably a fancified ketchup, A1, and horseradish sauce combo it was good enough to buy a bottle to take home and add to the hubby's sauce collection (what is it with men and their condiments???). I will have to update my review after eating something other than chips, but our experience here was enjoyable.
(4)
Lawrence T.
I mentioned in my last review that my best experiences at Wolfgang's have been at the bar. Since my last review was a three-star rating for the restaurant overall, I think I owe it to Wolfgang's bar to do a review just for them. First of all, happy hour is a great bargain. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., you can get beer for $5, wines for $7 (with a generous pour, I might add), and really good pupus for $7. You can also get certain "martinis" for $7 - I put "martinis" in quotation marks, since just because it comes in a martini glass, it doesn't make it a martini, people. Not sure about the other drinks, but the house wine is regularly priced at $10.95 a glass, so the $7 happy hour price is a very good value. Food-wise, I'd recommend the burger sliders, the steak sliders, or their new kalbi sliders. Each order comes with two delicious sandwiches and a fistful of thin-cut fries (I prefer thick-cut, but these will do fine). Also very good is the tenderloin kebab, which is two skewers of tenderloin chunks, mushrooms and onions over a bed of white rice. Outside of happy hour, the cost of drinking can add up quickly if you're not careful. In my opinion, the prices for their call and premium drinks are hefty even compared with other similary situated fine-dining operations. Stick with the basics and you'll be okay. Of course, a bar is nothing without good bartenders, and Wolfgang's bar has some of the best. They're quick with the drinks, able to make good suggestions, and extremely patient with folks who are undecided or have special requests. They also make excellent conversation - truth be told, I go to Wolfgang's for them first, and everything else after that. The bar crowd is also generally friendly - you've got tourists happy to be in Hawaii, and locals just like you, so making new friends is not a hard thing to do. I don't know how many times I've looked at my watch and been surprised by how late it was, all because I'd been having such a great time. As I said in my last review, the bar is a great place to wind down or rev up. Hope to see you there!
(5)
Tze M.
Did someone say BACON? I was told by my friend, Scott K. that I had to try the bacon. Me: just bacon and we share a salad? (thinking that not enough to eat). We each ordered 2 pieces of bacon and shared a salad. Our server introduced us to the Wolfgang steak sauce and a bit of horse radish... Mmmm mmm mmmm mmm mmmmm!!!! The flavors were dancing on my taste buds like a mardi gras party. For days after my rendezvous, I couldn't stop thinking about that bacon. Recently, I had gotten an email for UYE Brunch Boozers with a quick mention of Fillet Mignon eggs Benedict for $12, I was sold! My mind and heart was fixed on trying that. It eclipsed over any thought of bacon in my mind. But when I finally tried it, I was disappointed. It first came to me with the traditional English muffin, a quarter inch thickness of Fillet Mignon, a skimpy-ish poached eggs on each (2) stack with barely minimum hollandaise sauce. And with a whole strawberry. But later the servers came out with their German potatoes. I was a bit happier. I dug in to try the benny and was in shock how tasteless it was. The fillet wasn't seasoned, my eggs was over poached - as I like my eggs with a soft yolk so that my muffin can soak some yolk up. I should of stuck with bacon.
I had my wedding reception here last week and this place was AMAZING! The food was SPECTACULAR, the service was great and they even gave us an unexpected manager's discount! They also let us bring our own wine and only charged us 2 corkage fees even though we opened 4 bottles. Food - To start we had crab cakes and salad. The crab cakes were so delicious. I had the salmon for my entree with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. TO DIE FOR!!! I would've cleaned my plate but I was saving room for cake. My dad loved the spinach so much he ate mine! My husband had the filet minion and he said it was awesome. They even provided ice cream to go along with our wedding cake. The whole evening was perfect! Thanks to Wolfgang's for making it extra special. 5 stars!!!!!!!!
(5)
Pie C.
Last Night was my First time at the GREAT WOLFGANG STEAKHOUSE! When you Enter the resturaunt the first thing you'll notice is the big smiles and greetings from every staff that they have. Everyone literally greeted us with so much Aloha. Then you see the other guests big smiles and you just instantly feel so good being there. Then you notice the classyness of the place. the tables the chairs the decour are all very matching to the store. Ambiance is toursy, trendy you'll see the glass windows that clearly shows the city of waikiki. now lets get to the juicy details! the FOOD! my GOSHHH!!!! the when we sat down waiting for the stake to come, I felt the most amazing smell of sizzling freshly cooked steak being delivered to every table around me and I suddenly felt this disturbing feeling of jealousy and anxienty longing for that stake to be deliverd on our table! When it finally came the server placed a piece of meat on my plate and without even thinking that it might be hot since it was deliverd steaming hot on our table, I was already took a hug bite of the meat, and once that piece of meat melted in your mouth a sudden rush of happiness that speads to your body like it's some sort of drug. GOSH! writing about it now makes me want to go there this second. wahahaha! maybe I will LOL. TO EVERYONE THAT'S GOING TO WAIKIKI OR TOURIST THAT ARE HAVING THEIR VACA IN HAWAII! PLS THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! you can not leave hawaii without going to Wolfgalng! 5 star service 5 star steak 5 star experience! and they do validate!
(5)
Celise N.
The food was delicious but there were some things that just keep the restaurant from being a total 5 star experience. It was loud as there was techno dance music in the background. It just had too much of a bar feeling, a very expensive bar. Second, the place was freezing. I noticed that the thermostat was set at 68 degrees. Um.... in Hawaii, that is a little cold! The steak is not really seasoned. So they have a bottle of Wolfgang's own sauce on the table. However, for $60 steak, it should be fabulous without the need for sauce. Lastly, even though there were a gazillion workers scurrying around, several times I had to look and signal for help. I was not even served a refill on my coffe We had a key lime pie and a cheesecake for dessert as they were they only two choices when using the PlayHawaii certificates. Both were OK, but not out of this world.
(3)
Shelley T.
well what a happy hour..... awesome food for only $7... melt in your mouth sliders, lobster crostinis.... ahi .... this is for adults! Also a selection of fabu wines by the glass...even Chandon Brut Rose!! No yellowtail wine or 2 buck chuck or crap appetizers...You must visit this spot... wish we had found out sooner on our vaca... we even brought our 4 year old the second night and the staff were great with her (mind you, she knows how to use a napkin on her lap).... Gregg the bartender was AMAZING.... Belvedere martinis - he knows how to pour them. DEFINITELY a MUST when in waikiki
(5)
Lionel P.
This is the best happy hour in Waikiki The service is impeccable. The meal was extremely well prepared to my liking.
(4)
L. D.
I love to spoil myself when it comes to steak, and this is the place to do it. The service is impeccable: Most of the food is served family style, and I never had to lift a finger to scoop it onto my plate. The server did it for me, and when my mountain of mashed potatoes started looking a little small, he was right there asking if I wanted more. Why, yes please! My boyfriend and I shared the steak for two, which is actually a LOT of delicious meat. I also recommend the sauteed mushrooms, rice (yes, rice), and my favorite: the creamed spinach. What I like about the ambiance is you KNOW its fine dining, but its laid back at the same time. the service is also fine dining, but its not forced or imposing. My boyfriend told me to pick ANY restaurant for my birthday dinner next week, and I chose to go back to Wolfgangs. It's THAT good. But then again, I am a steak kinda girl.
(5)
Jeremy M.
FIrst off, went for Valentine's Day, which is a guaranteed busy night for any restaurant so my review may not necessarily be representative of their usual service/quality. Went to dinner at 7. Looked over the menu they had on display outside and thought the prices were very reasonable so decided to give it a try. We were seated and surprise! they had their lunch menu on display so dinner is of course 2-3x as much. Was that an accident or the old bait n switch haha? Oh well, might as well have a good steak on V-Day. Ordered the Steak for Two, one of their most popular steak dishes, and it was okay but not great as far as aged beef steaks go. Beef was excellent quality, it was just missing something as far as flavor. I'm comparing this to others like Ruth's Chris and Hy's, both of which I enjoyed more than Wolfgang's (Hy's is my favorite steakhouse in Honolulu BTW). I would have enjoyed the meal more if not for the fact that they sat us at a very small circular table, the kind you might expect to be seated at for a happy hour but not a fine dining restaurant. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume this was just a one-time seating arrangement they set up for the last minute Valentine's Day diners like myself who did not have reservations. Service was good and friendly, but this place needs to get their act together. Took 45 mins for our food to arrive. In the meantime we had a good laugh as several of the waiters apparently forgot who ordered what and would pass by tables asking if they ordered a certain dish, only to find out that it was meant for the couple two tables away. Nothing wrong with that, just a sign that the staff is either new or they were simply too busy that night, neither of which made me feel any better about dropping $150 for steak and potatoes. I'll be blunt: I would not recommend this restaurant over any of the other steakhouses in Honolulu. Their steak is good and they have some good side dishes, but it was just not at the level of some of the other restaurants and did not seem like a good value. Sorry Wolfgang's, but I must speak my mind.
(2)
Jess W.
I love Wolfgang's - delicious! If only I were richer so I could eat here regularly. I came here because I had a $50 gc and it was my fiance's birthday. I figured it would be nice. We were seated by an open window with a nice view of Kalakaua. Doesn't sound great, but it was very pleasant albeit a bit street noist. Our server was very friendly and made suggestions for ordering. We ordered the crab cake, bacon, porterhouse, German potatoes and lobster mac and cheese. The crab cake was ok, but nothing special. The bacon was sooooooo good! They say it is extra thick, but I was not prepared for the extreme thickness of hte bacon. The Porterhouse was huge - we only finished half. Next time we come here, we're only getting one steak - the filet. The filet was truly melt in your mouth. I had no idea what that meant before I had Wolfgang's filet. The lobster mac and cheese was to die for, I only wish there was more in the serving! The German potatoes were excellent and very tasty. For dessert, we had the special cheesecake flown in from New York. It was a huge slice but taste-wise, it was just ok. I wish there was some strawberries or other fruit to go with the cheesecake, which was quite plain. I had to use the restroom while i was there and almost slipped. So did my fiance, who was wearing athletic shoes. Stay on the mats - the hallway floors are dangerously slippery! There are mats lining the hallways, I'm sure for that exact reason. In the end we spent about $200. Thank goodness we had the gc to offset some of that!
(4)
Evan G.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. Especially considering the pricing. We were wandering around Honolulu on vacation and decided to stop in here since it was near the jewelry store that we went to. It wasn't quite dinner time yet, maybe 4:00 or so, and the restaurant was maybe half full. The manager at the host stand didn't know if he'd be able to fit us in and my immediate thought was "are you kidding me?" I understand the fact of reservations and whatnot but I sincerely doubted that everyone made a reservation for 4:15 all at once. He seated us in the corner by the door, somewhat boxed-in, instead of near the window views that were all available. After 10 minutes I had to get up to find someone to actually come over to the table and serve us. After that the service was alright, but I shouldn't even have to do that in the first place. I understand when people are busy, and really, all I needed was an "I'll be with you in a minute" and I would've been fine. I'm OK with that. But not even greeting is unacceptable. Food was fantastic, had Filet Mignon, it was huge, side of broccoli, it was huge. But it's hard to get over that bad first impression. If I were back in Hawaii ever again, I would not return.
(2)
Hawaiian I.
LUNCH REVIEW: When locals are looking for lunch in Waikiki. It's not always easy to find a budget meal. So, once you resign to the fact that you will spend 1.5 - 2 times normal, the quest is for a good meal. I decided to find some lunch in or near the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The new food court there looked promising since I didn't really want to eat fast food. But, while wandering around, I stopped to view the menu here at Wolfgang's. I thought that I'd keep it in mind for a special occasion in the future. I was clearly not a tourist, and casually dressed. Still, the hostess came outside to greet me, answer questions and give me a takeout menu. I was impressed, and thought that I'd surely return for a special occasion. But, as I read the Lunch Menu, I found that the Hamburger there costs just $14. Cheese, steak fries, AND onion rings come with the meal. Considering that The Counter in Kahala Mall would charge me $13 for a burger and fries, I ended up eating a cheeseburger for lunch there. Another in my group ordered the (Canadian) BLT after we sampled the Canadian Bacon appetizer. I don't know if business is just slow in this economy or if they genuinely provide great service. But, we were treated as if we were big spenders and not locals looking for a budget lunch. By the way, the food was great. Portions were large. Prices were reasonable and just a few dollars more than the food court, however, you will want to add a tip. Highly recommended, (for lunch.) Hope to have dinner there soon. But, the dinner prices are in line with other premium steakhouses, (expensive.)
(4)
John S.
Definitely a disappointment. I've eaten at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn (where Wolfgang worked for many years before opening his establishment) and that is the gold standard for ALL steakhouses. About the food: on a scale from 1-10, I'd give the steak a 5. The bacon appetizer was tough. At Luger's, the steak & bacon melt in your mouth without even chewing. If you want a salad that is vapid, order the Wolfgang salad. We also ordered the mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, & cream corn...all of which tasted frozen or out of a can. Hard to believe Wolfgang's got these steakhouse staples wrong.
(2)
Richard B.
Check your bill carefully, more in a moment. I had a another excellent lunch here this week. We ordered the bacon appetizer which is always great. Theirs is second only to the hand carved slab that shows up at times on the Wynn (Vegas) buffet. The lobster bisque was yummy. But almost as soon as the spoon was put down after only the first taste, out come our entrees. What has happened to multiple course timing in Honolulu? No comment from one of what must have been five or more different people that helped us this day, just a pleasant drop and run. Two of us selected from the lunch special menu and really enjoyed the burger; nicely sized to the bun, perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious. One ordered without tomato had a lovely slice of tomato. The Wolfgang's Salad was a hit and even stayed oddly fresh later that day at home. They offer Champagne on the by-the-glass list for $10.95 along with whites and reds. "Is it really Champagne?, I ask. "Yes." Our waiter (one of five, six? all pros) came back shortly with a correction. No, not really from France but the California version was delicious and I appreciated his attentive correction. We also returned a white that one of us didn't like and it was replaced promptly. The apfelstrudel mit schlagsahne for dessert was delightful and shared among three of us. Good coffee, too. Now the weird bit. They don't print the actual price on the lunch menu. My bacon starter which is listed as $4 on the menu shows up as $4.95 on my bill. "We don't print the cents on the menu" said one of the many. Hmm? Makes for a sleeker more stylish menu design but that's what? a 20% hidden increase? My $10.95 sparkling wine showed up as $12.95. They comped both which was nice but I only asked for a price correction. Despite the hiccups I'll be back for more. The Cranky Gourmet
(4)
Suzanne R.
RUTH'S CHRIS IS BETTER! I'm a huge meat/steak fan. I swear I crave it at least once a week. Anyways, we went for dinner and it was just ok. The ambiance was a bit crowded for my taste. Our waiter Brendan (I think that was his name) was awesome and I probably would have rated lower should we not of had him. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer and they were oh so delicous! I love oysters! Then our table had the 3 filets, 2 ribeyes, and lobster. Our sides were the mashed potatoes, asparagus, peas and onions and the steak fries. The lobster was the best dinner and the mashed potatoes the best side. For desert we split the chocolate cake, brulee and key lime pie. The pie was the best out of the three. If I were to go again I would get the lobster and oysters. My steak which I ordered medium rare - came out closer to medium. I even explained to them what the - means just in case although they should have known...it means closer to rare. Very disappointed and one of the managers a tall guy with dark hair was exceptionally rude about my steak being closer to medium. BAD EXPERIENCE! But like I said our waiter was awesome! I heard they have a good happy hour so I'll re-post after I go. Don't really want to go but promised a friend I would.
(3)
Stephanie F.
My husband and I went there for dinner lat night. I am on the military and love eating out so we are trying to ind good places to eat for the next three years. Wolfgangs steakhouse was Amazing!!!! Our waiter was Raki and he was attentive and on point. The crab cakes were just like the ones back md. And the filet melted in ur mouth. Get the corner table by the window.. Only down was no kids menu but a place like this is really for adults anyway!!!! Enjoy
(4)
Hiro S.
aged steak were very delicious!!!
(5)
Dani P.
I did my yelp research before heading to Wolfgang's and started by ordering the canadian bacon. Meh...nothing special to me. Even my bacon-loving-boyfriend didn't rave about it. Service was just ok - nothing terrible happened but nothing spectacular either. It seems as it they are just order taking - no descriptions of the food, how its prepared or upsell. The only person who did a good job, in my opinion, was the wine sommelier who did know how to describe the wine and also attempted an upsell - kudos to him! The mac-n-cheese was blah. In my opinion again, which is what Yelp is about, I would go to Wolfgang's if on a trip by yourself and just want a steak and a beer. The environment upstairs in the strip mall is too-well-lit for a romantic evening, too loud for a group and no warmth to the room. But then again, there's plenty of other steakhouses that I'd recommend before Wolfgang's. And keep in mind, this restaurant has NOTHING to do with Mr. Wolfgang Puck.
(2)
Amber W.
A haiku: Steak is best in Hawaii But they'll fuck up your order, guaranteed Get in my belly, cow
(5)
Laura G.
We ate here while on vacation from California, and had rather high expectations. Those expectation were not met in any way shape or form. :( The portion sizes are generous, and can feed 3-4 people, but everything beyond that the experience was disappointing. The hostess sat us at a table that wasn't completely set to start. We ordered the steak for 4, which is 2 large T-bones, and asked for it to be medium. It was served rare. As in cool dark red center rare. :( We had to send it back. The broccoli was undercooked, and the rice just plain steamed rice. Our mashed potatoes were good, and the baby greens salad was good, but it is hard to mess those up. The staff was very accommodating though, and I got immediate attention when I made eye contact and nodded. Overall I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It may seem impressive, but is just an overall disappointment.
(2)
Austen I.
Service: Outstanding. The hostesses, manager, every waiter we walked by greeted us as we walked in. Our waiters were helpful with the history of the restaurant, the appetizers, wine selection, the meat we were about to indulge in, and the dessert menu. I was taking a picture of the menu to look at later and without asking, the waiter brought me a paper copy of the menu. They rock. Ambiance: We went at 6pm and it was a bit hot, but it cooled as the night went on. I would recommend going at 730 or later. Also, don't bother dressing up for this place. It's very casual. You could get away with shorts if you wanted to. I guess it's in Waikiki so anything goes. Appetizers: We had the crab cakes. There was too much crab and not enough cake. Amazing I know. There was too much of the good stuff. The Steak: We ordered the porterhouse for three. If you're like me, you'll have to do a quick google to remember that porterhouses have three types of meat: New York Strip, Filet, and Sirlion. The plate was hot and huge. Tons of beef. I'm torn. I had high expectations for this steak house. Everyone I know raves about it. But the steak was only OK. How sad. If I crave steak I will never think of Wolfgang's. This place failed to imprint on my mouth that I should get here fast if I want to eat meat and a lot of of it. Don't get me wrong, the beef quality was excellent, but there wasn't enough seasoning for my palate and the steak didn't have that crispy crust that I love. The steak did have some redeeming qualities. Each steak section was completely different and completely interesting. We tasted each section, even sections within the same sections, and found that each piece screamed it's own distinction. For example, the New York Strip was the "meatiest" where the filet had a grassy, marrow taste. We had a great conversation just about our meal. That is definitely worth bonus points. Dessert: SCHLAG. APPLE STRUDEL. FUDGE SUNDAE. MORE SCHALG. I don't care what I get next time. It's gonna have schlag (german whipped cream) in it. Seriously though, the strudel and sundae were awesome. (more schlag please). I really really really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but I can't do it. The current 3.5 rating is absolutely right. Steak ok, everything else awesome. Go to try it and say that "insert your favorite steakhouse" is better.
(3)
Erika A.
HAPPY HOUR (PAU HANA) REVIEW: daily: 4:30-6:30 draft beer: $4 glass of wine: $5 martini: $ 6 pupu menu: $5 This place just started their pau hana menu last week. My BF and I were the only ones at the bar for about an hour and 1/2. The bartender was way cool. I guess he was bored cuz he was talking to us the entire time. Nothing else to do when there are no other patrons to serve. I had 2 draft beers served in an ice cold frosted mug that just hit the spot. The bartender recommended the steak tartare and steak mini burgers for $5 each. The tartare was great! Both waiter and boyfy looked at me like I was on drugs for eating raw meat, but the tartare had a really clean flavor. It was served as a set of 3 with the tartare on toast and paired with a dab of mustard, capers, onions and tomatoes. Next time I'll take pictures, sorry : ) Boyfy's steak burgers (not ground burgers, the other ones on the menu-sliced steak) were ok. They were cooked medium rare, but could have used a bit more flavor. It was served with a load of shoestring fries. The bartender also gave us Wolfgang's BBQ sauce to use as a dip for the steak burgers. The BBQ sauce added some zing that was needed. Even though the steak could have used a little more flavor, you just can't get a better size portion of a pupu at a quality restaurant for $5! Next time I'll try the mini burgers and tuna tartare. This was a great way to try out a way expensive place on the cheap. I love happy hour! Free parking for 3 hours at Royal Hawaiian. After pau hana was over at 6:30, we walked right across the street for another 30 minutes of drinks and food at Top of Waikiki (see my review on that too: ) Wolfgang's is a beautiful place that I have to behave myself in. It's a nice change from all the rowdy crappy places that people get their drink on at. One of these days I'll have to make a dinner reservation cuz I'm dying to try their steaks!
(4)
Julie H.
Happy Hour. That is all I have to say. I didn't actually have dinner here, just had some yummy pupus and delicious wine for some great prices. The pupu menu for happy hour is rather limited- steak or ahi tartare and burger or steak sliders. However, all were delicious. I would go with the beef over the ahi though, as the ahi was just okay. It definitely needed more flavor. But they are all only $5. The draft beer is $4, wines $5 and martinis $7. They offer a great selection of house wines all for $5 and the bartenders are really knowledgeable and friendly. They also make a delicious Dirty Martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive. Happy hour is DAILY from 4-6:30 and well worth it!
(4)
Sky S.
Somehow, I thought this place was one of Wolfgang "Puck's"... It is not. I've seen "Dried Aged Steak" on Food Network and wanted to try it ever since. I was so happy that when I heard this place serve them! The steaks were AWESOME!! It just a bit too salty for me but nice red wine will make saltiness go away. xD We sat at bar counter. Had 3 rounds of $5 glass wine. Shared 2 pupus, 2 steak dinner (Rib eye and NY), 2 sides and a dessert. It was more than enough food for two. (We had to take half of our meal home!) And our dinner cost less than $150. Great price, I think.
(4)
Tasha T.
Went here the week they opened in Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, and the service was pretty bad. Understandable only because they were just starting the operation in Hawaii. Tried it again last night, and service was much better. Ordered the Lobster Brisk soup, crab cakes, Steak for Two and German potatoes. Soup was very salty, crab cakes were satisfying. Steak was great, but that was expected of a steakhouse. German potatoes were alright. Unfortunately, our server mixed up the checks and gave us the bill for the table next to us. We kindly corrected him. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant, nor the ambiance. Kind of open, tables close together and noisy... Much like a food court.
(3)
Daniel R.
Go here for lunch. They have great $10 lunch specials, and they don't skimp out on what they serve you either. I had the wolf burger and I left feeling pretty satisfied. The burger was delicious alongside the fries & onion rings it came with. I'm not a fan of cheese on my burgers but you can add on cheese for I think it was $2 more. But the special includes other choices like mahimahi fish n chips, a mahi mahi sandwich, and salads, which my friends said all were delicious as well. Service was great, but I mean it's kind of expected at a restaurant like this. Definitely come here for lunch if you're in Waikiki, free validated parking too!
(4)
N. O.
Wines overpriced, salmon had no seasoning, very bland, broccoli extremely salty, german potatoes drowning in butter. Guess since they call themselves a steakhouse, you can't expect, anything else to be up to standard.
(1)
Sara H.
tried this place out bc my baby brother was turning 18 and he is a steak fiend. this was his kind of restaurant. best to go with lots of meat-lovers, though not impossible if one of your party prefers something else (my mom had the salmon and said it was yummy). my bro, dad and i shared a steak for 3. it was a TON of meat. we also got a ridiculous amount of sides. def get the german potatoes! i say pass on the lobster mac and cheese. not enough lobster! all and all, this is a good place to go if you're celebrating a special occasion, if you have a monster appetite and if someone else is footing the bill. ;)
(4)
Asuncion F.
I absolutely luv this place!!! We were seated by a window overlooking the Waikiki strip. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. A friend and I went to have lunch there and they have a variety of choices. We intentionality went to have a light lunch and their $10 lunch menu was perfect. I had their half pound burger and he had a mahi mahi burger. Both came with fries and onion rings. The servers were very friendly and aimed to please their guests. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I definitely will come out here again. Next time I'm getting the rib eye :-)
3 to 3 &1/2 stars. I really thought this place was going to be better. I went with a positive attitude and was really hoping for a great time, but it was lacking on many levels. There were positives to Wolfgang's and I think I will go back and give it another try. Their wine list is impressive along with their massive portions. Their prices were high, but in line for a restaurant of this caliber. The service was friendly and attentive. However, they made several mistakes that should have never happened at a restaurant this nice/expensive. Either way, I will go back and give it another shot. This places has potential...
(3)
Kelly M.
Amazing bar and very cool bartenders! From 4-6:30 they have happy hour with all pupu's $5. Don't miss it. Then there's the Taste of New York-$35 for an exquisite NY steak with creamed spinach n mash potatoes, oh and a pile of real whip cream along size a modest real New York cheesecake. I'm spreading the news... New York, New York. :D yum n then sum.
(4)
Ash P.
While the steak was great, the service wasn't. Not worth the money you will spend. Thought the tables on the patio were tacky. The wood floors were a hazard. Mass confusion regarding the Pau Hana specials. They are on the menu but aren't available unless u r sitting at the bar.
(1)
Kevin C.
One of my favorite places to go when I visit - always get the steak for 2, creamed spinach, and lobster mac and cheese. Don't forget the chips and the beer!
(5)
Kalama K.
Was torn over Wolfgang's or BLT as I hadn't tried either. Went to Wolfgang's. Kind of the same theme as a bunch of the other reviews. Really good service, Gave us the exact seat requested on-line...but an uninspiring meal. Oysters were malnourished, Tomato/mozerella was bland, Steamed broccoli was shriveled, Ribeye was hard to cut (dull knife and sinue). Was hoping for more of a dark wood cozy steakhouse feel (like it's Luger's lineage), but seating is open, impersonal, and in close quarters. The head maitre 'd was really on his game though.
(3)
Alfred G.
In my humble opinion, I must say that Wolfgang's is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I'm pretty sure that this is the only place that serves dry aged steaks and you could actually tell the difference. My T-Bone steak was how I liked it (big, thick , juicy) the creamed spinach was good and the canadian bacon was awesome.. I've heard that the mac n' cheese with lobster is good so I will order that the next time. The service was top knotch, the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure that everything was going well. There was a great selection of wine and the atmosphere was a bit noisy but tolerable. My overrall experience was a very good one and I've been to many steak places before and would list Wolfgang's amongst my top 5
(4)
Ann M.
Made reservations through open table for my husband's surprise birthday dinner, and had to wait at the bar for a while until we got a table. When we did get seated, were right next to the kitchen doors. The hostess seemed a little scattered brained for a classy type restaurant. They were really busy that night with a large party on the other side, but we didn't get our food for a whole hour. The ambiance was nice and noisy. and we had a wonderful light mauka breeze flowing in. The food was good...but i definitely had better steaks elsewhere. I had the Fillet Mignon and my husband got the rib eye. The steaks didn't have much flavor or felt like it melted in my mouth. I actually used the steak sauce on the table. I know, a cardinal sin when dining at such a fine steakhouse, I should not have to be doing that at all. But we did have a wonderful waiter and the bartender, both were really professional, proficient, yet down-to-earth and pleasant. Those two ladies salvaged the evening. Bottom line, it's a nice place, but i expected more for the price we paid.
(3)
O G.
It's not every night where you get to dine in a brand new restaurant transplanted from NYC for Valentine's day and even get to meet the owner. I had big hopes for this place and it both surprised and failed me. Apps: The oysters are not bad but the bacon is off the hook! It's thick like Oprah's moustache (before make up, of course) and salty like Nancy Pelosi when Hillary got Secretary of State . Steak: We got the porterhouse for two, which can feed three. It had a nice nutty flavor to it. The bad part? They pre-cut the steak! When you do that it loses a lot of its flavor. And the plates they used were these tacky white plates with green trim screaming, "return me to Denny's" that were made in China. Usually that's not a big issue, but they bring these plates out steaming hot, making me wonder what else besides arsenic and bad intentions are leaking out of these plates into the beef. Bread: Cold! How can they serve steaks on sizzling plates but serve cold bread and stick butter? Aiya. Dessert: Did not have. I think this place has a lot of promise. The steak itself was good, but there are a few things that made this place sink from a 4 down to a 3.
(3)
Amanda S.
Great food but the new York steak I got was a little bland for my taste. The MAC n cheese with lobster was awesome though!
(4)
Kristina E.
As a steakhouse, this place kinda sucks. I came here for dinner one night and it was completely empty. First of all, let's start off with the steaks since this is supposed to be a steakhouse. We ordered the steak for two. It came out sizzling on a plate and already cut for you. I took one bite and can you say BLAND?! I never ever ever ever add salt to food when I eat out at restaurants but I had to pile the stuff on so it would have some taste! Needless to say that it was the worst steak I've ever paid for. If I'm going to pay upwards of $50 for a steak it better be seasoned and melt in the mouth good, this steak was neither. I couldn't believe I had to add salt at this expensive steakhouse. I also never eat steak with any ketchup or steak sauce, it's sacreligious for me but on top of the salt I had to add, I had to eat the steak with their house steak sauce. I was very disappointed in this place. I honestly can say that anyone can make a steak with more taste than Wolfgang's. Can you say FAIL?! However, I returned for happy hour one day and they do have a pretty good happy hour menu, so they do deserve two stars for that. I would come back for happy hour but never again for a steak. If I were judging just on steaks, which is supposed to be their claim to fame, this place would get zero stars!
(2)
C H.
Steak was excellent and the Cheese cake was to die for. I would go again.
(4)
Susan K.
I was very fortunate to be invited to a special friend's birthday party held at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki. The party of around 38 people was held in a private room located in the back of the restaurant, complete with pre-selected menu and open bar. Very Nice! We started with a delicately seasoned and very moist crabcake that had large chunks of crabmeat with little filling, delicious! Next came an odd beefsteak tomato and onion salad that made me wonder why in the world don't they use some of our fresh, delicious and locally grown tomatoes? The choice of entree offered for this special event included filet mignon, rib eye steak, or wild salmon served with a choice of baked potatoe, mashed potato, white rice (really?) and creamed spinach. I chose the rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Honestly, the entree and sides were just okay. The most remarkable thing about my entree was how absolutely enormous my steak was and how it nearly filled the plate, the meat was very flavorful, but needed a better sear on the outside. My table partners giggled at the sheer volume of beef on my plate compared to their filet mignon which I would guess to be about 5 ounces. I don't like creamed spinach, and don't know too many people who do like creamed spinach and I was a little surprised that they would serve it as a side veggie, especially since we have such a variety of fresh veggies available here in Hawaii. The mashed potatoes were creamy and lump-less. A dessert tray was akwardly served to the table for all of us to share. The service was a little clumsy and the room was excessively noisy to the point that I could not have a conversation with the person sitting right next to me. If you enjoy a steakhouse ambiance and aren't on the look-out for fresh local fare served in a tropical setting then Wolfgang's may suit you just fine.
(3)
Frank T.
I thought the wine selection was good, and the apps were great but i was not that impressed with the steak.
(3)
Jirarat S.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Although I enjoyed the food, the service was average at best. The first thing I noticed was that the hostesses (or maybe just the one hostess) didn't seem very professional. I would have expected them to dress more classy and conservative. I'm sorry, but one of them looked like a hooker. She also seemed to be chatting with her friends at the bar while the other hostess was busy at the front desk. Moving on... Our waiter was nice enough to give us the run down of the menu and their specials. We ended up ordering the lobster cocktail and porterhouse for two with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The lobster cocktail was amazing. There was more meat than I expected for the $22. The porterhouse was cooked medium rare, exactly how we ordered it and it came out still sizzling on the platter. The creamed spinach was so creamy and soft, almost like baby food. The mashed potatoes were very creamy as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the food but damn, can I get some water? I didn't order anything else to drink and their water glasses were tiny and only refilled once. I kept waiting to see if someone was going to refill it but no. There were waiters and what not all over the place and they can't even keep the water glasses filled? It was a Saturday and they were busy but it really bugs me that they weren't on top of things. The dining area was a bit congested and became very loud. It didn't feel like I was in a nice place...it felt like a diner or cafeteria. The only thing that really made this experience was the lobster and that I was there celebrating my 2.5 year anniversary with my guy.
(3)
Albus C.
We came here around 4:00 on a weekday and were seated in the lounge. The waiter seemed annoyed probably because the hostess triple sat him so we were patient. He took our drink order which came back incorrectly but we sucked it up. We opted for the filet, lobster mac and cheese, sliders and ahi and steak tartars. The apps were good, especially since they were on happy hour. Lobster mac and cheese had two small pieces of lobster, an oily film on top and needed salt. The medium rare filet came out lukewarm on a hot plate with a raw, cold center. It lacked flavor and I guess you were supposed to use the side gravy to make it edible? Wouldn't have known because the waiter failed to say anything. He never came back to check on the quality of our food or if we wanted another round of drinks. All in all, Wolfgangs is overpriced for the quality of food and service. You are honestly better off at Ruth's Chris.
(1)
Magnum P.
Nice, pricey, wanted to like it more. The filet was huge and good, the seafood appetizers were so so.
(3)
Dana B.
Jonas is the best bartender ever! Great Happy Hour, loved the filet sliders & the taste of New York.
(5)
Holly B.
Good "lunch special" menu for $12 - 14, which includes Loco moco, grilled Mahi sandwich, grilled burger, or fish and chips. That's affordable for Waikiki! Nice presentation. Service is good, and everyone helps out at all tables, not just your server. Dessert is separate and a little pricey for either creme brulee, key lime pie, apple streudel, chocolate cake, hot fudge sundae, or cheesecake.
(3)
KichiGuy W.
I went here on Sunday May 16th during lunch for their hamburger special that I happened to see while browsing oceanic's hawaiieventsonline.com . The wait help service was unbelievably good and even the super tall manager in the suit was one step ahead of our needs. I did read the last person's review and I cannot even picture what he experienced by the extremely good service that I got. After reading that I felt that I should at least mention my very first and recent experience there just to be fair. I am not calling the other writer a liar nor am I writing this just to backup Wolfgang's, I am just stating my honest personal experience. I had the hamburger special for $10 that came with onion rings, french fries, pickles, sweet onions, tomatoes and lettuce plus all the condiments. The hamburger was cooked to perfection just as I ordered it, medium and full of juices that ran out with every bite. The Hamburger with everything in it barely fit in my mouth without stretching my jaw, I had to cut in half just to eat it, and yeah it was that large. It also included a free soft drink with endless refills of which I drank 4. My girlfriend had the Hollywood chopped salad that she really enjoyed, it had many different vegetables along with what I think was feta cheese and either mango or papaya bits in it. I did taste 4 fork fulls and everything in there complimented each other with the fruit adding that extra touch. During the entire time we were there, we were never neglected nor was anyone else that I saw. When I asked for an extra napkin, not only did I get 2 hot wet towels but also lemon wedges to wash my hands with. The tall manager guy in the nice suit seemed almost psychic as my coke and water kept being refilled without me having to ask even once. Our bill barely came out to 22 bucks and I gladly left $30 dollars to cover the bill with tip. There are not many places especially in Waikiki where you can eat a meal like that for that low of a price coupled with top notch service anymore. They also validate your parking for 3 hours and when you drive out you pay nothing. I have been to other places in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center that validate, but with those validations you still have to pay $3 minimum when you leave. I would definitely recommend this place to my parents or friends. I had a hard time deciding what was greater while writing this review, the service or the food but both were excellent.
(5)
S L.
LOVE this place. They age their own beef here. I was lucky enough to have a tour and went into the beef aging room during their grand opening. The porterhouse is delicious and tender. Most people come here for dinner but what I really want to talk about is lunch. It's about $20 per person. Their burgers are about $15 and the servings are mammoth with giant onion rings. I recommend getting the Beverly Hills Chop salad and a side of their bacon. That bacon is magic -- it is a must try. I would finish lunch with some coffee because you'll need that to fight off that food coma. Try the lunch here, its definitely worth it and its also great for business meetings.
(5)
Jane M.
I am a local and enjoy Ruthies and Mortons frequently. Tried Wolfgangs and thought it was awful. Here's why... Atmosphere is noisy and touristy Waiter was more interested in helping the Japanese tourists than taking care of our table of locals. Steak tasted old..I cannot come up with a better description than that. I ordered it med rare and got well. The waiter was annoyed that I asked for a med rare replacement. My friend had fish...had better at Zippys. The sides were forgettable. A table on the other side of the room was soooo noisy with drunk folks we couldn't have pleasant conversation and the manager did nothing. This place totally blows and it was assets of money and time.
(1)
David M.
As we were looking for a quick happy hour and possibly more...Let's start with the hostess greeting; very lack luster, she seemed preoccupied and did not to give us her full attention. As we sat in the bar area (table), we were not sure if we were to be waited on or call our own drinks, as we were not advised by hostess. We sat for some time with no acknowledgement save for some looks from the bartender and hostess, yet still we waited. Finally coming to the conclusion that Wolfgang did not want our money, we took ourselves elsewhere. Being a customer service manage I would suggest retraining in basic customer service skills.
(1)
Marky M.
Went for lunch, service was wonderful, got the dinner option NY sirloin. It was average.... not great. But the real downfall of the meal was the baked potato. Honestly, I did not think you could ruin a baked potato.... It being a steakhouse.... there really is no excuse for blowing a baked potato especially given the menu's pricing.
(1)
Michael M.
I had a surprise birthday dinner at W.P. and I was happy to see all my friends there. We were at the far end of the restaurant in a wing that had no air conditioning and with windows wide open. I rarely dress up to a restaurant and was taken back with people in surf shorts and rubber slippahs all around as we waited for our table. I told a friend I came with that I should have worn shorts and a T shirt too! But here I was in a long sleeved shirt, long pants and dress shoes. The room had no air conditioning in it and only windows wide open. It was warm that night. The tables around us all had very young children. (cry-baby kind, some bloody murder screaming, some you had to turn around and make sure the parents weren't killing them loud-ok I guess you get my drift). Our table had 8 people on it. And every table around us had infants/toddlers under a year old. Aside from the crying babies, being a Saturday night constant sirens blasted as fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles flashed down Kalakaua Avenue. I believe everyone said, "SURPRISE!" when I appeared. yet I couldn't hear it (guess why?) The menu looked good and I was looking for the Porter House Steak as this is the signature of most steak places. They offered a variety of meats. I was also in the mood for a prime rib if all else fails but none was available. I also looked at the filet mignon and lamb, but was listening to what others were ordering. After much discussion (through the noise previously mentioned) we decided to order various salads, the house fries and Porterhouse steak for four. Being a fan of Ruth Chris' I was in comparison mode from the get-go. The food came quickly and soon we were eating salads, which are generous portions split in half by the waiter and we shared the Wolfgang salad which is a must eat! The steamed spinach was also delectable and a must eat! When the steaks came around I was a bit taken back when I saw the size of the steaks for four seemed a bit smallish. The steak was already cut from the bone in bite-size pieces with the rareness we had ordered it. Perfection. But I was still amazed at how small the portion was for four people. Interestingly the salads, appetizers and even the fries were large in proportion. The service was excellent and bus boys attentive to refilling water glasses and drinks. When my specially made birthday cake came around with candles on it, you could barely hear the happy birthday tune (not that I wanted to hear it) with the sirens and babies crying. I would have given this restaurant another star if we were placed in a less noisy room. Another star for a bigger steak. But overall experience waiters/busboys five star rating. Food a three star rating (averaging between the steaks and side dishes). Some points that prevented me from giving a higher rating: artificial flowers in the men's room (this is Hawai'i we have lots of fresh flowers and a great selection of plants), just a single fresh arrangement in the waiting area of the restaurant and nowhere else. I wish they would have a valet parking for some of these fine dining restaurants as we parked rather far away in the parking structure at the top of the building.
(2)
Mariko F.
I love wolfgang! They have very good steak and happy hour is a killer! I recommand them for visitors and friends who want eat a good steak ! I am local who lives in town and try out a good stuff with good deal! However, I was very disappointed one time, I think the some of their waiters are not friendly, One of them made a remark that I went their for happy hour and I can't ask for bread because happy hour comes with chips and their bread cost not cheap! after that the waiter's attitude changed totally. and he teamed up with another waiter and not treated us nice.and I didn't need to hear that ask for little bit of bread is that crime to me to put down, like I am cheap?? and 2 of the waiter wanted us to leave as soon as possible! and no. 2 waiter charged us regular price for drinks. Watch out for the bill and check that out! If they don't like you they do that kind of thing! but I like one of the most experinced waiter like Nate, he is proffesional and very freindly. Tthe Wolfgang is the most famous steakhouse and they should educate their waiter like Nate who treat the custmer nice! but we left tip that they didn't deserved!
(4)
Kristine C.
My boyfriend took us to Wolfgangs for our 2nd year anniversary. I must say the service and food is just exquisite. My boyfriend requested for a window seat, over looking the Waikiki streets and they made it happen. On top of their excellent service, we arrived about 45 minutes early of our reservation. While we waited at the bar and ordered some drinks, we got called to be seated earlier than the reservation time. Again, great service. During dinner, I wanted lobster and of course my boyfriend wanted his steak. In result we ordered the Surf N' Turf, meal came with an 8 oz steak, 1lb lobster tail, champagne. On the side (does not include) mashed potatoes, lobster mac n' cheese. Both sides were hands down the best mashed potatoes (creamy w/pepper gravy), and lobster mac n' cheese. The servers were very attentive (not annoyingly), and the manager greeted us to make sure our meal was just right. Throughout the course of the meal, I was really cold and the manager opened the restaurant windows to let the fresh air into the restaurant. Over all service, food, the whole experience was superb. I will definitely come back here to try more of their selections.
(5)
Shantel M.
My boyfriend surprised me by bringing me hear for dinner on my birthday this past December. I was still getting over a cold at the time. This will be the first and last time we ever eat here. It was supposed to be a surprise but I ended up having to look up the number on here because we were running late. I saw the mixed reviews and started to have mixed feelings about eating here then decided since my boyfriend took the time and effort to make the reservations we would try it out. Big mistake i am never doubting the reviews on yelp again. We first get there and the hostess is ok and she shows us to our table. Its very nice but its loud and echoes because the space is very open. She doesn't tell us who are waiter/waitress will be or how many we actually have. We wait for at least 5 minutes before someone approaches us. This guy isn't very nice and we tell him we need a few minutes. Another guy actually comes up a little while later and takes our order. This guy is nicer and actually takes the time to talk to us and answer our questions about the menu. Our appetizer comes out and its very tasty (we ordered the bacon) to try but then it takes a while for our entrees to come out. I ordered the petite filet mignon (medium/well) and my boyfriend orders the rib eye (medium). When our steaks come out they seem to be okay. But as we cut further into the meat, i notice that mine is under cooked and my boyfriends rib eye is un-edible grizzle and not very much meat. One of the waiters comes over to see how everything is going and my boyfriend tells him that his steak isn't very good (he doesn't usually say anything) and that he doesn't want to send it back. The waiter insists on taking it back and bringing him something else. My bf orders the same thing as me. While we wait the manager comes over to say that he went in the back and looked at the steak and that he totally agrees and apologizes. His new steak comes out very fast. He starts to eat and notices that the steak is not medium like he asked but its actually more rare to medium/rare. By this time we aren't enjoying ourselves and i start to feel sick so we ask for a box to go home. When my boyfriend made the reservations he told them that it was my birthday and we saw someone else celebrating their birthday also. They brought out a tray with 2 pieces of cake and strawberries and sang happy birthday very loudly. We talk to the mean waiter to stop the cake and singing. because i'm not feeling well and have a headache. He tells us that he can't stop it and he does it a very mean tone. The other waiter comes by and we ask him the same thing and he says he will try to stop it. As he leaves the table and is heading to the back we see them coming out with the cake and they start singing. After they leave the table we ask for the check and a box. We were so ready to leave. I was so disappointed. The sad thing was that while we were waiting in between the family sitting next to us was having the same problem.
(1)
Daniel H.
Good Happy Hour! All draft beers $5 All pupus $7 Ahi Tatar is great - not a lot of food though Lobster something... - good. Comes with small salad Steak slider - very good and good sized for a pupu They serve draft beers in iced glass Bartenders are all very friendly - Matthew, Gregg, thanks. Let them tell you the medium rare joke! :) Good times. We will come back
(4)
Pamela S.
Go there for the happy hour!!! If you can figure out how to be hungry at 2:30pm on Saturday... there will definitely be bar space for you and 3 friends to sit down and enjoy awesome happy hour prices. $7 pupus that are the size of full meals. Their sliders are really good. My favorite is the ahi tartar. They also serve these yummy chips when you arrive that you'll have trouble not eating. We finally tried the taste of New York. It's a meal that's big enough for 2 people that you can only order at the bar during happy hour. If you like what's on that menu, you'll enjoy it. The only downside is that it is not the most fun place to be and you cannot make reservations. The food is really consistent though! FYI, happy hour is from 11-11 every day, but it is bar space only first come and there's probably like 15 spots at the bar, so go at an unusual time and enjoy!
(4)
Skydebster S.
This place is definitely my favorite steakhouse in town. I absolutely love how their steak is aged n prepared. However, lately they have been getting tour groups, which makes their dining experience a bit lower than how it should be. Also, their service is not as great as other steakhouses. If you like to try some good steak, this is the place to go to. However, do not expect too much on service standard.
(4)
Addie L.
The quality of the food is really four stars but their pretentious and snotty attitude from our waiter and hostess did it for us. This is not something that is expected for a high end restaurant like this, if we were going to be treated like this, why not go to a Chinese restaurant and paying less? More on that later Their dry aged steak lives up to our expectations, very soft and tender, thick and juicy, pretty good flavor. One thing, I must say, not as good as DK's, but pretty close. The temperature was pretty close to what we ordered. Cheesecake, salad, mash potato and spinach sides were the standard fare, nothing great or bad. We got a pretty good deal with restaurant week, includes drink, new york steak, salad and cheesecake for $35. I think that's where the attitude started with our waiter, after we said that we are coming for the deal, he snatched the menus from us and started to bark out our choices. Our hostess was bad from the beginning, without even telling her that we are here for the deal, no thank you when we left, she just threw the napkin at my wife's lap. I think she should have the initials "BA" stamped on her forehead! The idea of restaurant week is for a good cause and also to get more potential customers. I think this place has failed in getting us to come back. If you want better steak, more friendly service, and better prices, go to DK's. After my post on Yelp, the GM from DK's sent me a message back, now that's customer service!
(3)
Mike C.
Very helpful and considerate staff. It's a little high price but for the portion sizes received, get it's an unbelievable great price.
(5)
Henry C.
Excellent oyster on half shell! Juicy and cook it to perfection on the porterhouse for two! Excellent waiter Shane made the experience perfect!
(5)
Crouching T.
Love the food here. Definitely try the couple's steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. When I first came to this restaurant I kept on ordering individual steak dinners. They were great too but the couple's steak was definitely much better prepared. Plus it's a perfect date meal with your special someone.
(5)
John M.
Avoid happy hour and early dining if you want a relaxed, enjoyable dinner. Old school otherwise in the right way, good steaks, perfect martini, expense account worthy place to dine in the middle of Waikiki madness.
(4)
Alexis A.
Love this place... Came here for lunch and we were immediately greeted by the manager and bar tender. They were very friendly and we received our beers before we even sat down. We sat at the bar and ate the $10 fish sandwich on their lunch menu. It was the biggest piece of mahi mahi! The sandwich came with french fries and onion rings... so much food... we couldn't finish. Definitely worth it! Oh yeah and the beer is for sure the coldest draft beer in waikiki...
(5)
Tyra S.
sad to see the $10 lunch menu increase in price. :( now $13. that shocked me. i have had the $10 special maybe 8 times over 2-3 years. and suddenly walk in and see $13! wow with tax and tip ... now over $15. the Kahala Hotel burger at $20 is not looking so expensive anymore.
(3)
Troy T.
I didn't write a review the first time I went there, and had I, it would've been a 5. The ribeye steak I had was amazing, perfectly cooked(med rare),and had an almost nutty taste(waiter told me it was from the dry aging process). It really was one of the best steaks I've had, and I've been to all the steak houses here on Oahu. Then the second time I went I had the same thing but it wasn't nearly as tasty and the nutty taste was barely there. Almost everything about the steak was different from the first time I went, and it was only like a week apart. So maybe it's a hit or miss type steak experience sad to say because if they could duplicate my first experience over and over they would have 5 stars across the board...
(4)
Michael S.
#005/365 Being a "Wolfgangs" restaurant, I had nothing but high expectations from Day 1. This review fortunately and unfortunately will be a compilation of multiple visits to this venue. The first time I visited Wolfgangs was for a UYE hosted by Russel M. during happy hour. The first impression was a great, lasting impression. Everything from the steak sliders, to the steak tartar, ahi tartar, and the 9" finger nail fries were impeccable. The prices for all of these were $5 each. Thats crazy cheap to be at Wolfgangs. To top it off the dirty martinis were the perfect match to wash down the tasty treats. This experience = 5 stars. Upon my next visit was a lunch celebration for Russel M.'s birthday. We came in to test the burgers that RM was always bragging about. Today the burgers were decent, with the exception that they messed up our order the first time, and it took an extremely long time to get our food. It wasn't that they slammed during lunch hour, it was more so that the waiter was attentive to our orders. At the end of the day they provided us with a complimentary dessert platter which we all dove into face first. This is what made the meal. This experience = 3 stars. My last and most recent experience was on Father's Day for Esteban's UYE to try their Filet Mignon Egg's Benedict. *Disclaimer* I'll give some slack because it was 1. Father's Day and 2. we had a group of close to 20 people and 3. I was extremely hung over. So away I went with ordering the benedict, which was the reason I was there anyways.....And to cure my hangover. I truly enjoy eating bene's but today it just didn't sit right. The eggs were cooked great and the hollandaise sauce was spot on. The only thing I can put my finger on was the filet proportion and taste wasn't right. They also forgot to bring out one of our dishes with the hash browns. Ill come back to give this one a second try. This experience = 3 stars. So 5 stars + 3 stars + 3 stars = An average of 3.66 stars. Theres plenty of parking in the royal hawaiian shopping center and validation is for 4 hours. Stuff your belly's and then go walk it off in RHSC.
(3)
eric e.
I had high expectations for this place. Sad to say that is was very disappointing. I had the ribeye and it wasn't great. In fact i had better at cheaper steak places. The canadian bacon and crab cakes were pretty good though (just those 2 i'd rate 4 stars).
(2)
COURTNEY K.
Yum! Nice ambiance and great service. The food here was excellent.
(5)
Claire J.
This place preys on the Japanese tourist. Which is quite strange since this is a branch of a New York steakhouse. Almost everything that we ordered was way too salty. And since there were 4 or us, we ordered over half the menu. The Canadian bacon was so fatty and salty that you could barely take more than a bite or two. For the entrees, the rib eye was nothing too special. In fact, the waiter actually told us not to order it since "it's not too good." We should have listened to him. Steak-for-two, which was a porterhouse was a little bit better. The veal chop was definitely NOT good. For sides, in addition to the white rice (only in Hawaii), we also ordered the creamed spinach and potatoes. These were nothing special, but sadly, these were probably the best tasting things on the menu. Dessert was cheesecake with schlag (whipped cream)--nothing too great or "famous" about it. The worst thing was that we spent over $400, and the service was TERRIBLE. The waiter was like he couldn't be bothered. And then they seated us at this table that was so tiny. What we could see of the view was nice, but there are many places in Waikiki that have the same or even better view.
(3)
Jeff P.
Wolfgang Puck's Steakhouse was outstanding. The food, service, and attention to detail was all first class. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. We didn't have reservations and we walked in and were seated promptly with a great view of the Royal Hawaiian Center. They provide bread to start and have an extensive drink menu. My wife ordered the lamb chops with lobster mac and cheese. I had the ribeye steak with asparagus with hollandaise. The taste of the food simply great. The service was great, they made sure our drink glasses were always full, and they always checked on us to make sure that we were satisfied. The place is very pricey, but if you are willing to pay for quality food, great service, and first class atmosphere Wolgang's and the place to eat.
(5)
Michelle O.
Wolfgang's only has 4 other locations in the entire US. They are also the first steakhouse on island that has the equipment to process aged meats onsite. With this level of exclusivity, I expected an amazing meal. Reservations for 5PM was perfect because even on a Monday, the restaurant quickly filled w/tourists & business people. We sat next to one of the tables overlooking Kalakaua and the courtyard where performers danced to a band @ the Royal Hawaiian. Customer service was excellent, from the time we entered til we left. We ordered the prime rib & steak for 2 with broccoli & mashed potatoes as sides and when it was delivered, 2 staff people came out to set plates, cut steaks & serve. The food was ok. I don't have any complaints about it but for the price and the prestige, guess I was expecting to be 'wow'-ed. Honestly, the most enjoyable part was sitting in a great setting, sharing a meal w/people I love ; )
(3)
Mark F.
Great location, prompt service and a menu to make your mouth water. Wolfgang's delivers high marks on all levels. I've enjoyed dinner here in groups of 3-4, 12 and as a single at the bar and the service was excellent on each visit. Start off with the signature Wolfgang Salad. This light and easy salad of green beans, tomatoes, onions and bacon in an iceberg cup is sure to delight and wont fill you up before the crab cakes land. Although you're in Hawaii where the locally caught fish is amazing, this is a steakhouse and the filet mignon, steak for 2-4 and lamb chops are outstanding. All the sides and veggies are good but onion rings stand out. Wolfgang's is an oasis in the busy stretch of Waikiki Beach.
(4)
Leigh O.
Expensive. Cafeteria. Wolfgangs struck me as a glorified cafeteria type atmosphere. It was pretty loud and the tables are clustered around the restaurant and I found myself weaving through the tables (albeit I was a little drunk by the end of dinner). There was nothing really special about the restaurant's decor, and the ambiance was definitely not romantic/relaxing/intimate/anything. Just blah. The steaks were decent, but then again, if you have the word steakhouse in your name, they better be AT LEAST decent, if not spectacular. The ribeye had a good flavor, but there was nothing really special about it. The "bacon" that everyone raves about is basically just thick ham/canadian bacon. I don't think it was worth 9$ a piece or however much it was. My mom ordered this weird salad that was more onions than anything else, and my Dad and friend shared the porterhouse for 2, but we all agreed that my steak had a lot more flavor, even though theirs had the bone. However, the wait staff were nice, but the drinks did take a while, and service was pretty slow. Overall, it was pretty expensive and not worth it. The fact that it felt like you were eating in a cafeteria pretty much ruined it for me.
(3)
Rob H.
Best steakhouse I have been to in Hawaii. Wolfgang's was excellent and I can't wait to get back for another meal here. The service was outstanding, our waitress had a solid knowledge of their wine menu and was able to suggest several good wines (which we drank and loved). The food was well prepared and the entire experience was a pleasure. Beautiful atmosphere for dinner with friends, family or a special someone.
(5)
Jennifer T.
This review is for Happy Hour. $5 pupus and $7.00 cocktails (I had Cosmo's) To die for Steak and Ahi Tartar. Also had the Lobster salad and the steak kabobs. You just can't do any better for the money here! Great service, great food and great pricing for the HH. We will be back for sure.
(5)
Steph J.
Their lobster mac and cheese is TO DIE FOR! I went here for happy hour and thought it was such a great deal. They had Beef Carpaccio and Ahi Carpaccio on a little baguette and it was delicious. They also had great burger sliders with delicious homemade fries and their beef skewers were also great. I've eaten here for dinner and thought it was just OK for the price so I would probably choose another steak place over this place, but I would definitely come back here for happy hour!
(4)
Lyn R.
We were looking for a good steakhouse and a friend suggested Wolfgang Steakhouse at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. We were able to make dinner reservations via OpenTable for a Wed evening. Service: Very good. Waiters very attentive and accommodating. There were two individuals that seemed to be assisting us. First one answered our questions regarding the menu and took our order and the other waiter brought everything out, refilled our water glasses. I have to say that the waiter that was assisting another group was actually quite loud and expressive in explaining the menu to his group which was somewhat irritating. Food: The menu wasn't very big, actually quite basic. All items are ala carte. You've got your appetizers, salads, steaks and chops, seafood, potatoes and vegetables. We ended up ordering the Prime NY Sirlon Steak (medium well), Rib Eye Steak (medium rare), the Jumbo Baked Potato (with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits) and Asparagus (steamed). Steaks ($54-$55) were very good, however, it didn't "melt" in my mouth as I'd expected, especially for the price that we paid for the steaks. The asparagus ($13) was good, not overly done and came with a hollendaise type of sauce which was nice and light; complemented the asparagus well. And the Jumbo Baked Potato ($11) was just that...a jumbo potato with all the fixings (extra $2)..nothing fantastic. Almost forgot to mention that they did have an extensive wine card however, somewhat pricey...well extremely pricey. Overall, the food was good however, considering what we paid and I don't mind paying for outstanding food, it was middle of the road at best, nothing that stood out. The ambiance of the restaurant is trendy and modern. They do validate for parking at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (first two hours is free with validation). Location: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. Bldg C (last building toward the Cheesecake Factory end), 3rd floor.
(3)
Francis C.
Although I went to Wolfgang's for a luncheon the other week. My review is limited because I had only a burger and was definitely not impressed. Although I had ordered the burger medium-well, it came out practically well-done; there was no flavor or substance to the burger. I'll definitely have to go back, probably for dinner so I can try their steaks to see if they fare much better than their burgers.
(2)
Karen O.
Similar to David K's Valentine's dinner special review, my husband and I also experienced the same price run-around. The special was first priced at 99.95 and the appetizer list included lobster bisque, which piqued my interest immediately as I am a big lobster bisque fan. This was advertised in the newspaper. Then the price went up in a subsequent ad and it allegedly included a stuffed bear (which I did not receive with my meal, by the way). No lobster bisque or other soup was offered as an option. To clarify, Our waitress Marissa and her assistant provided excellent service! However, for the money, the portions of the meat and the sides were very small. The filet was fine but the sirloin/ NY strip was very tough, chewy, and with a lot of fat. It appeared obvious that our waitstaff wanted us to leave our table as soon as we finished eating. I cannot blame them for wanting a fairly quick turnover, however...! We will stick with the happy hour specials at the bar as they are awesome. Unfortunately, however, based on the experience we had on Valentine's Day, we will not be dining on a full meal at a non-happy hour table in the future.
(3)
Ngan W.
We've been to Peter Luger's in Brooklyn so was very excited to try this place out in Hawaii. We were a group of 4 and even though we were an hour late for our reservation, they were able to accomodate us. Overall, the dining experience was great, albeit quite pricey. The wood floors were quite slippery; almost ate it in my heels (wonder if it's the buildup from all the butter in their cooking building up in the dining room? (theory)) The server was efficient however, noticed that he poured our bottle of wine to the boys first vs to the ladies; small hiccup. We shared the Sizzling Canadian Bacon and it wasn't as big nor delicous as we had it at Peter Luger's. That was disappointing For dinner, we had the 'Steak for 2", Ribeye and Veal Chop. Both steaks were delicous and next time, we're definitely gonna get the ribeye instead as it was way more flavorful. The Veal Chop was tender, however a bit bland and needed the steak sauce on the table. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Mousse Cake which was forgettable. We'll be back next time for special occasions only as the prices are on the high side and get the porterhouse :)
(4)
Aristotle M.
You'd be hard pressed to find a more expensive steak. There's a reason for that though, the meat is very likely the best quality you can buy. Perfectly aged, perfectly marbled, and then cut to perfect thickness. However, then they cook it. On a frying pan. Yeah. You know how when you buy that perfect porterhouse at the grocery store and just can't wait to get home and throw it on a frying pan? Yeah, me neither. If you're looking for pan fried steak and have a few hundred dollars to burn, this is the best you're going to find. If you're looking for something cooked anywhere near a flame, look elsewhere. The sides are all quite good, but nothing extraordinary. And again, very expensive.
(3)
Merlene A.
Still my favorite steakhouse! The Restaurant Week special menu was fantastic! We did however order oysters and crab cocktail as add -ons which made dinner perfect! The New York steak just melts in your mouth and the sides are delicious! The service is great also!
(5)
Leah R.
Disappointing... I definitely don't think that the quality of this restaurant stands up to the other Wolfgang steakhouses. Having dined at all 3 Wolfgang's Steakhouses in NYC, I thought I could at least find some comfort in a good meal here based on that. Wrong... I dined here for lunch and ordered the bacon and burger with a glass of wine. The bacon was the traditional thick cut bacon, which I enjoyed. But the burger was not good at all. Not much flavor, and it arrived almost well done, even though I had ordered it medium. Good thing I didn't waste the money on a steak. I can make better at home, but at least it was edible. The service also felt rushed and unprofessional. I didn't feel like I could enjoy my glass of wine, even if I wanted to. I couldn't understand why they were rushing us so much, especially since the restaurant was so empty.
(2)
Colin T.
4 1/2 stars. Easily one of the softest steaks I've ever eaten. Great filet mignon! I'm pretty sure they said 16oz. and dry-aged for 28 days. I could be wrong. Side orders are enough for 3 or 4 normal people, or 1 fat guy. We got steak fries, onion rings, mash, and the mac n' cheese. No complaints from anyone. I personally didn't care for the steak fries. They seemed overcooked and they looked like sweet potato fries. Not what I was expecting I guess. My only other complaint was the length of our dinner. I think we were there about 3.5-4 hours, but I'm not sure if that was them or us. Probably both. We had 15 people. It's a really nice restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, although traffic on the weekend sucked. Great environment. The employees are nice, service was good, and they have a clean bathroom. That's important. Not a wine drinker, but that have quite a bit. Want to go back soon, but I'm too poor.
(4)
Ji-hye Y.
I had a horrible experience at Wolfgang steak house.(WSH) Actually WSH is one of my husband's favorite place before this had happened. Whenever we had a party or guest, our first choice was WSH since my husband is such a steak lover. Last month, I went there to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. She was visiting and I really wanted to impress her treating great birthday dinner at WSH. When I reserved the seat, I mentioned her birthday and requested window seat. The person who received my call was very kind and said "no problem". The result : Our seat was in the middle of the restaurant and nobody ever mentioned her birthday at all. We ordered (3people) Oyster, Salad, Bacon, Steak and mashed potato. Oyster : good Salad : ok Bacon : cold, hard . I was too proud to taste her WSH's bacon. I was ashamed. Couldn't complaint about it to not ruin her birthday. Steak : Horrible. Even after we finished our oyster and salad and bacon, it took almost fifty minutes to get the steak. We were waiting, drinking water. When we ordered medium rare, our bummer waiter kindly recommended us medium and...served too late. When we got the steak, the plate wasn't super hot( Couldn't understand why he warned) and the meat was well done. (over cooked on the plate) Mashed potato : room temperature. I haven't ordered mashed potato before. I'm more like mushroom and broccoli person. However we saw many people having creamy white steaming mashed potato and our mouth were watering. bummer, ours weren't steaming. What was wrong with our waiter? They asked us "How's everything? Everything is ok? a lot. We were saying "Yes, good..." to not ruin a lady's birthday. Eventually my sister in law hushed over her plate "Everything was cold." Nobody heard but we did!!!!! Cannot believe I payed that much money on those food. She will never going back WSH since her first impression is like this. I am very disappointed. I might need to try HY's....
(2)
Jeffrey D.
Perhaps there was too much hype around before I actually went in for a visit. We decided to stop in and have dinner after hearing several people recommend this restaurant. Honestly, I am not sure what all the rave reviews were about. Excellent dinning room, and the staff was well presented and friendly. The food was ok, but not what I would have expected for the price. We split the steak between us and it simply did not sing to my tongue. At least I can check that off the list and move on, I doubt we would go back.
(2)
Dean S.
The steak was excellent, I think the wait staff was very attentive and polite. My wife and I ordered the Steak for Two, a really huge Baked potato, and a very delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese. Then for desert we shared a slice of Key Lime Pie. So, here are the pluses and minuses. Plus: The steak was cooked to order, and the flavor was just right. To many steakhouses try to spice up the steak with overbearing seasoning. There was very little seasoning allowing the dry-aged steak to show off its flavors. The Lobster Mac & Cheese, was great. The pieces of lobster with the melting cheese, just yummy. The Baked Potato and Key Lime pie were equally delicious. Minus: I think a good quality steakhouse will also have an equally good quality selection of wines. I ordered there Shiraz, but when the wine arrived I was sort of like ehh... First it was in a wine glass that was made of glass and not crystal. To me, that was strike one, then when I tasted the wine, I was like, ok, they just popped the top of a wine bottle and threw the wine in a glass, with out aerating the wine or allowing it to breathe. The seating of the restaurant was just a bunch of tables that moved around like a wedding party. (This isn't really a negative, but just worth noting when you are use to the type of seating that is with other steakhouses) Overall: I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people looking for a great steak and especially the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Definitely a good night out on the town. However, if you are taking your date out, I would recommend Morton's over Wolfgang's.
(4)
Ryan L.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves good food but is definitely not worth the price tag. Overall the food at Wolfgang's Steakhouse was fairly good (bit salty for my taste). However, they are heavily lacking on service and professionalism. Entering the restaurant you are greeted by a few hostesses that seem completely out of place... It was as if they just walked out of a club and it really cheapened the feel of the restaurant. The restaurant was crowded and noisy giving it a Cheesecake Factory-like ambiance. This was then followed up with miserable service by a young waiter that carried a frown on his face the entire evening. I don't think I would ever revisit Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There are just too many great restaurants in Waikiki that offer the complete package!
(3)
Glenn G.
I visited Wolfgangs happy hour for the first time. The food was excellent, prices reasonable and service friendly. I saw that most of the negative reviews critized the service and I have to admit there was something odd about the timing and flow but it didn't detract from my experience. The complementary homemade potato chips were excellent. I tried the new Kalbi sliders which were rich and delicious. The fries were cold but I was so full of chips I didn't care. The bill including my drink was $11. I'll definately make a return happy hour trip to sample the other menu items.
(4)
Ruby P.
After the horrible experience my coworkers and I had here; they invited us back for a redo. But of course not everyone wanted to go because of the first time. But a few of us went and it was on. The 2 stars was for their lobster bisque; it was really tasty but other than that service did not seem genuine. You would think that being a high scale restaurant in Waikiki service would be better... But sadly it wasn't. I will probably never go back; I can find other restaurants that serve lobster bisque with way better service.
(2)
Annie K.
I took my husband to Wolfgang's for his birthday based on a suggestion from another friend who said my husband would LOVE the steak. I normally take him to Morton's or Ruth's Chris - great experiences at both Hawaii locations - and I wish we had stayed with what we love. We were really disappointed in this place. Here are a few major letdowns: Steak - Seriously lacking flavor, very tough. He had Porterhouse, I had Filet Mignon. I did order my steak medium well but that's how I always order my steak at the very best restaurants. I have always had the experience that the steak comes out still juicy inside and perfectly seared/crispy on the outside. This Wolfgang steak ranks up there with Sizzler. The first comment out of my mouth was to my husband: "Sorry, hon, but the steak you make at home is far superior to this." Steak Sauce - Really? The waiter was really selling us using this sauce and now I know why. I just think a restaurant with such pedigree should banish the sauce and make their steaks taste better (and the sauce DOES taste just like A1 like others on this page have stated). Deficient Menu - Very few choices for cuts of meat, bleak wine-by-the-glass list. Ambiance - We entered the restaurant to no music because the Hawaiian musicians were still performing outside. Gorgeous music and best part of the evening. Once they were finished, WSH left the music off which was fine. Then, throughout the night, someone kept turning on really loud '80's music, then turing it off. Then on again. Then off. Until someone figured out how to use the "stereo" and left it on. Blaring David Bowie. I loves me some DB but at a restaurant where several couples were attempting to eat a lovely, steak dinner? What is going on here? Also, this place looks like a Cheesecake Factory. Nothing interesting about the ambiance. Come on, folks, give me something interesting about your restaurant! Waitstaff - Seemed rushed and preoccupied. Asked if we wanted a bottle of wine. We said no. Came back and asked again. I said: "Nope, we can't both finish a bottle of wine so we will order wine-by-the-glass." It seemed at this point that he felt like we may be a waste of time so he hurried through the entire night. Price - So, I know I may sound spoiled with my rants about blah steak and bad music. But, look. If you are going to charge me $200 for two steaks, two sides and two glasses of wine, the meal better rock my world. This did not. At all. Spend your money anywhere else. My husband is a good sport, and he was trying to find the silver lining all night, but i was bummed he didn't get the steak experience he wanted. The saving grace? The next night, we happened to be at Kona Brewing Company out in Hawaii Kai. He ordered steak again, took one bite and, with a huge smile, said: "This steak is so much better than Wolfgang's." Glad he got the birthday steak he want. : )
(2)
Sammie L.
The service was a solid three during lunch. The food was an inconsistent three to four. The petite filet mignon was amazing and made me very happy. The lobster mac and cheese wasn't skimped and had lovely large chunks of claw, but it was under-spiced, needing pepper and probably a few other items to make it come alive. Everyone was distracted by the game. Very difficult location to find [at 2301 Kalakaua, not 2201].
(3)
Jen E.
Against my better judgment, I decided to take my parents here my first night home when we decided we were in a red meat mood. I initially thought Ruth's Chris but ultimately we decided to try something different. What a mistake. The second we walked in, I was disappointed in what seemed entirely too CASUAL of an ambiance. I get it, we're in Waikiki, but then again, so is Hy's (which would have also been a MUCH better choice)....not only was the initial reception from the Hostess lax and unattentive, the service was as well (see below). And the soundtrack on the system? Well let's just say, I joked to my parents, "Where are we, Ryan's?" Just entirely too casual for my taste, especially given I ended up spending $250+ on our meal. Strike 1: Maitre'D walked us to the table but with no menus and left us sitting there for a good 5-7 minutes before a server even greeted us, looking absolutely frazzled. Strike 2: He neglected to give us the wine list so more waiting. Then when I asked him if he was our server, he said something about how he was tag teaming with another server. I'm sorry, but I wish we had the undivided attention of even one...just having to ask for things over and over (wine list, water, refills) amongst random servers was exhausting. Plus there was absolutely no 'local' flavor in the entire staff...I felt they were all amateurs/servers-in-training, most of them under the age of 25, and none from here- so no heart, no aloha spirit. The place should have struck out then, but I have to admit, food was pretty delicious. Good presentation by the staff, great quality beef, tender broiled lobster. So yes, the dining experience was utterly lackluster but the meal was solid. But, just when I would have bumped this review up a star, dessert made everything come crashing down again. We chose key lime pie. When it came, we had no choice but to chuckle. Key lime pie? More like key lime TART...and what's up with that jumbo lump of HEAVY whipped cream just lopped in a fat greasy clump messily onto the plate like that?? When I called a waitress over to kindly say, hey, just a little feedback to give to your pastry chef, she retorted, "It's called 'schlocking,' it's what they do in NY." Excuse me? I lived in NYC and they DO do that...at DELIS. Step up your game, Wolfgang... As expected, there were tons of tourists, especially Japanese. Maybe they can be fooled but we sure weren't. Never again...
(1)
Jon C.
Went here for lunch on a Friday with the family. Arrived at 12pm....it was EMPTY!!! We were the only customers until 2pm. I ordered the Wolfgang Salad which is a chopped salad with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes...very meat heavy! Also ordered 2 strips of Wolgang's famous house-cured canadian bacon...seemed like an inch-thick. This was a winner! My main entree was the bone-in Veal Chop which was really nice. Food was great. Service lacking. Because I didn't want to spend $150 on a bottle of Cabernet, we hoped to order by the glass!! BAD IDEA!!! The by the glass menu is horrible! I think they serve $5 bottles of wine you find at Safeway! Maybe dinner has proper Riedel stemware but for an expensive, high class Manhattan Steakhouse you would at least expect a decent glass. I felt like our water scoffed at us when we couldn't decide on the half quality, overpriced wine. Might return, might not!
(3)
Kalani C.
It's official! The hunt for Hamburglar is on! Or rather, I am in search of the ultimate gourmet burger. After a rocky start at BLT a few weeks back: yelp.com/biz/blt-steak-h… , I must say a great burger was had today!! Mahalo & kudos to Emi H. for her review placing Wolfgang's (Deutsches Aussprache bitte!) $10 burger special onto my radar: yelp.com/biz/wolfgangs-s… What a steal! Awesome burger, fries, onion rings (not enough IMO) and a soft drink. We split a chopped salad (delicious!) and had beers. A perfect lunch on a spectacular summer's-coming kind of day. Setting was bistro style seating under skylight and level with Kalakaua Street's palm trees. Windows retract to allow fresh tradewinds and the buzz & bustle of Waikiki. Among all this, we devoured our burgers. Everyone around us were doing the same. A virtual burger convention. Good to see that staff not as frazzled as Emi H. mentioned. Burger came out in 15 minutes top. All components nearly perfect: Enduring bun, juicy and robust prime sirloin and adequate cheese. The fries were on steroids, cut thick. I enjoyed their onion rings better. Ended up making reservations for a particular table for Father's Day lunch. Anxious to try other items on their menu. My quest continues in search of the best gourmet Hamburglar...
(4)
Boo B.
Can you say...EXTRA LARGE!?! That's how I would consider this place in a nutshell. To start off, we called to see if we can make reservations. They said that they were slow and reservations are not needed, but when we arrived, they asked if we had reservations as we may need to wait...I guess the manager was there when we were talking to the hostess...He checked the seating and we were seated right away. We had a nice street view, but of course we were on the corner of the room as we had a stroller...I guess that's ok. Shove that family on the corner so if that kid starts to throw tantrums, they are out of the way. The servers were friendly. They refilled our water constantly. And we drink...a lot! They catered to special orders we asked for...Mac and Cheese, but put the Lobster on the side. Lemon please...etc...there were three or more rotating to make sure we were taken care of. I remember James, Lucas and John...they were all very friendly. The food was enormous...The jumbo shrimp was the size of my palm. The 32oz T-Bone steak for 2 was oily, so when they tilted the plate, the oil pretty much took up 1/4 of this Texas sized plate. For dessert, we just opted for vanilla ice cream for the little one...and that was 3 large scoops...man, no wonder they charge so high...to cover the cost of these super size meals With drinks, I had the mango mojito, it was very good, and I would recommend it. I had the Reisling with my steak...I'm more of a white sweet wine...so red wine pairing wouldn't be a hit for me. Anyway, the wine was dry...not a fan...would not get it again if I were to go back...I'll try the Pinot Grigio though. Then there's the bathroom...It seemed clean.. the floors weren't wet or anything, but the auto flushes weren't working until after I had left the stalls...The sink was sorta clean, but I see the dirt that's copper color which meant that it's been marinating there for weeks or months. But then I'm very critical when it comes to cleaning...it doesn't mean that my house is prestine...but if you have a regular cleaning that's going on in an establishment...it should be easy to spot those, won't it?! On the way out, no greeting from the hostesses...I had to say thanks in order to get noticed...If our meal costs $200 for just 2.5 people...I would expect great service, food and establishment. With that this place is good enough...
(3)
Brandy D.
The food here is delicious. Service...eh not so great. We walked in and sat at the bar for happy hour. You can't beat the happy hour prices, especially with a fine dining environment. We had a couple drinks and a whole lobster cocktail for an appetizer. The food was sooooo good we came back for a full dinner the next night. We didn't care about happy hour prices at this point. The food was seriously on point. I had a steak which melted in my mouth. It was aged and cooked perfectly. I had Mashed potatoes and spinach to complete my amazing dinner. The dinner deal came with a cheesecake to top off a Super duper good dinner! The bar tender service wasn't so welcoming. It was an older man and you can hear his dirty perverted comments and conversation he was having with his friends or "regulars" who were sitting next to us. He didn't recommend anything, and just said what was on happy hour as if were not interested in anything else. I guess there is always room for improvement in customer service.
(4)
Toby T.
What makes Wolfgang's Steakhouse different from the other steakhouses in Hawaii is that they are the only one that serves all USDA Prime and Dry Aged Steaks. Plus, this place is all New York, everything about the food, the decor and the ambiance is New York. For those interested in coming for dinner, here are some of the popular items and the prices you will be looking at. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $17.95 Fresh Oyster on the Half Shell $14.95 Wolfgang's Crab Cake $18.95 Caesar Salad $10.95 Steak $47.95 each person (Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Rib Eye) Mashed Potatoes $9.95 Spinach Creamed $9.95 Asparagus $12.95 Rice $5.00 That is the dinner menu. They also have lunch, happy hour and brunch menu's as well. Reservations are recommended at 922-3600. Three free hour parking validation. Its safe to say, that Wolfgang's takes real pride in their steaks, and this is a place to come (if you got some cash to spend). If its too expensive, a glass of water and a piece of sizzling Canadian Bacon will set you aside $3.95. Plus you get free bread, that you can put the bacon between.
(4)
Gina B.
In our quest to eat a burger at every Oahu restaurant that offers them, my friend and I went to Wolfgang's Steakhouse as soon as we heard about their May special. For $10, you can get a 1/2 lb. Prime Sirloin Burger Combo which includes steak fries and onion rings as well as a soft drink (regular price is $19). When you dine at the restaurant, you also receive 3 hours parking validation. I highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this great deal! My burger was delicious. I ordered it medium-rare and it was served perfectly. I was excited about the steak fries; they're my favorite and it's something I rarely see on most menus. The fries were long, cut from what I would imagine to be genetically engineered gigantic potatoes, though I would've preferred them slightly thicker too. My friend and I shared fresh fruit in season, which was the perfect end to my meal. The fruit served was juicy sweet pineapple, huge strawberries and plump blueberries. All their desserts are available with "schlag" (whipped cream). The schlag was a mountain of whipped goodness that we barely dented. Our service was quick and servers were friendly and extremely attentive. (But note that we were eating at 3 p.m. and there were only four other parties in the restaurant.) After our meal, our server mentioned that we could've customized our burger, such as adding bacon or avocado. It's not on the menu but these add-ons can be requested.
(5)
Jim H.
This review is for lunch service. I work in Waikiki and I am kicking myself for not going to Wolfgangs for lunch sooner. I thought it would be over the top expensive but the lunch specials run around $13 for a Mahimahi sandwich. I had the french onion soup and a Caesar salad. The soup was perfect and where else will you find french onion soup for lunch in Waikiki? The salad wasn't drowning in dressing which was nice. Others had the Mahimahi sandwich. The portion of fish was big but what impressed me was the stack of steak fries topped with onion rings. I kept eying the fries wanting to grab a handful and shove it in my mouth but held back because they were on the plate of the guy who owns the hotel I manage. Another guy had the ahi salad. It looked awesome but didn't feel like grabbing a bunch of lettuce and shoving it into my mouth. The manager brought us a dessert of three pieces of cake topped with a gallon of whipped cream. We all acted like we didn't want to eat any of it but ended up scarfing down most of it. They claim the NY cheesecake is flown in from NY. Made me think "what the frick is wrong with your chef here?" This was a business lunch and we lucked out by being placed in the back room mostly all by ourselves. Boss was happy with my choice. Restaurant selection WIN! Service was very good but dude replace that nasty dirty apron.
(5)
jay c.
Friendly & efficient, waiter Jesse was probably the only good thing about my experience here. Booked Sat. brunch reservations for a birthday lunch a week in advance. When we arrived we were directed to "sit anywhere", since a fashion show was about to start. We literally needed to scout the restaurant & find a table big enough to accommodate our party. What's the point of making a reservation? Our entire meal was spent being part of an audience to a show we didn't want to see, complete with loud music & raffle games. Had they bothered to mention this to me when I made my reservation, we would have booked elsewhere. No thank you Wolfgang, we won't be visiting you again.
(3)
Cheryl S.
So I am the connoisseur of COW aka red meat and have been to a fair share of steak houses and this one ranks very highly. I went here for the first time for my birthday a couple months ago and had a very enjoyable time. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and helpful. They took the time to answer all our questions. We started the meal off with the mozzarella tomato and basil appetizer. That was really good cause it was light and a great start to our meal. Then was told we HAD TO TRY the BACON..Now this is no regular bacon it is a THICK slab of bacon. The waiter wasn't joking. One was just right for the two of us. It was the best tasting bacon ever (btw- I love bacon!!). On a side note, I really wanted their homemade and fried potato bar chips (usually served only when you are at the bar) I had to beg for those things as if you ever had them you would love and crave them too. I am not sure why it isn't on the regular menu. WOLFGANG if you are reading this I am sure I speak for the masses please offer that on the restaurant side as well as it is sooo yummy. Then from that we had our meal...I of course had my regular petite filet mignon and for my side I ordered a baked potato. We also had the creamed spinach which was really delicious as well. If you like steak this place is a must visit
(4)
Kristen C.
193/365 Overall, a 3.5. Came here for a valentines dinner with my boyfriend and was pretty packed. Our reservation was for 9 but when we got there around 830 they were able to seat us early. We were seated in the back room where it was set for couple. The tables were pretty close to each other so it felt kind of awkward when another table's dishes came and other waiting tables would be looking at them...haha. The complimentary bread was a french bread and another type of sweet bread that was soft and I preferred that one better. We got their prefix valentines day dinner meal for 2 that was $104+tax. It came with a choice of salad. My bf got the ceasar and I got their mixed greens. For the entree it came with a porterhouse to share along with two sides to share, it was mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Finally, for dessert, it was a chef's special chocolate delight. My bf also ordered their crab cakes for an app, it was $22+. Food came out in a reasonable time. The salad dressing was okay, it was a creamy type of dressing and it wasnt anything too special. The crab cake was also pretty good and very meaty with crab and no filers. It also came alongside the same mixed green salad and dressing and a dish of tartar sauce on the side. When our steak came it was sizzling hot and looked a tad bit smaller than the ones that the tables near us had. Our side dishes came and instead of mashed potatoes like the menu said, we got rice. I was going to say that we didnt ask to switch for rice but I think I overheard the waitress tell the couple near us that they didnt have anymore mashed potatoes so they would sub it for rice. Knowing this, I thought it was kind of rude that they didn't tell us about the switch because I was expecting some good ol mashed potatoes. Oh well, the steak was cooked to a perfect medium and came on a sizzling hot plate and nicely pre-cut. The steak itself was super tender but it did lack some flavor (just a simple sprinkling of a bit more salt would have done) IMO. The creamed spinach was pretty good and tasted like it may have been cooked in coconut milk or something because it was a bit sweet. Their dessert, the chocolate delight was also pretty tasty, it was like a chocolate souffle with some kind of cream filling and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup. Overall, I think I did "over hype" it for myself. It was good but nothing spectacular. I'm glad that I got to try it once but i dont know if I would chose to go there in particular.
(3)
B.A. M.
Wow, who erased my review? This establishment uses MSG in EVERYTHING, including the mashed potatoes and cream spinach! A real bush league move used by fast food places to make you think you are eating something really tasty. MSG is a known neurotoxin and contributes to obesity. Please don't erase this review. It's important people know about this, especially those of us who get extremely ill with this chemical!
(1)
Wade T.
We went to Wolfgang for the second time and I thought maybe last time i Didn't give them a chance. But after the second time and the same experience I figured I would write this review. The food here is just not that great. I don't know why people go here. I must say the service was excellent, but for a steakhouse .. Ahhh.. That's about it. I ordered the filet and had to keep dipping it in the bernaise sauce because it had no flavor. When your steak has to hide behind a sauce I say find a new steak. I could cook a better steak at home. The crab cakes were dry. The lobster Mac was ok, not great and I'm not a big vegetable guy, but the cream spinach was left almost untouched by the 12 of us. I kept wanting to bang my head on the table asking myself why we went there. For the amount of money you spend at this place, I expect great food. Both times I have gone, sorely dissapointed in the steak. The best thing was my wife ordered the fresh fish opakapaka. Yeah tell me about it. Fish at a steakhouse, go figure!?! Seriously avoid here. Save money and eat at home, or go to Ruth Chris.
(2)
TM D.
A must go dinner location in HI. Except an expensive experience but it's well worth it. Food is amazing.
(4)
Crystal B.
I have read the somewhat uneven reviews of Wolfgang's but I can only speak to my own experience, and my experience was wonderful. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday. We made the reservation on OpenTable, and noted that it was my 25th. When we walked in we were greeted by name- impressive- and they wished me a happy birthday. Our server was awesome. He was very professional yet friendly, and he didn't try to upsell us into more food than we needed. He told us that the portions were fairly generous, and that if we were planning on getting multiple courses we could easily share, and they would happily split the food for us. We had the caprese salad, which was delicious. The mozzarella was very fresh and had that lovely mild flavor, and the tomatoes tasted fresh as well. For our entree, we split the filet with a side of asparagus. The steak was amazing. I finally understand what people mean when they say a steak had melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was like butter. Flavorful and so so tender. The asparagus was nothing special, but it was nicely cooked. I obsessively cherished every last bite of steak. If you're really hungry, don't split the entree. I could have easily eaten that entire delicious filet myself. They brought a birthday dessert on the house, which I always appreciate. I should note that if you're looking for a really romantic setting, this might not be it. The layout is very open. We were lucky to be seated next to the floor to ceiling window, so we had some privacy, but it is just one big room so if you're in the middle I might find it a little impersonal. Service was excellent. Dishes were cleared immediately, drinks refilled promptly, and someone was always nearby to check on us. Our main server was great at balancing professionalism and still having a personality. It was a great evening, and although it's a rare treat for us we will definitely be back.
(5)
Trisha T.
Prior to coming here, I read up on what most of you Yelpers wrote about this place. It was my anniversary so I thought using my Play Hawaii deal was a good idea. Its a grand prix 5 course meal, so I decided to share with my bf. We ordered the Canadian Bacon to start. It came sizzling. The chef was so nice to half every dish between the two of us. The bacon was crispy and chewy. My bf LOVES BACON!!! We enjoyed it. Then we ordered the CLAM CHOWDER. It was good and creamy. Next we had our main dish, the RIB EYE STEAK followed by the two sides of CREAMED SPINACH AND MASHED POTATO. The steak was perfect. It was medium rare, and it had a slow aged flavor. We dipped some of the pieces in the WOLFGANG steak sauce, and I even added some on my mashed potato. It was so good, we even shaved off the bone meat. It was yummy. Lastly, we had the CHEESECAKE. It was so rich and creamy that I was at a loss of words. It has almost like a yellow cake crust bottom, and then the cheesecake. It came with a side of cream which was a perfect compliment to cheesecake, and perfect with coffee. Since I told them it was our Anniversary, we even went home with a souvenir of a W embossed chocolate in a cute bag. SERVICE was excellent, we had one main waiter, then another backup waiter, but despite the tight seating arrangements, we felt like we were dining like a Queen and a King. They constantly filled our water, and brought out the coffee without us even asking with the cheesecake. I enjoyed it! I think we will go back again. Next time, we will try their HAPPY HOUR. =)
(4)
John W.
During a non busy Sunday lunch, 5/23, we went for the "burger lunch special" to experience TERRIBLE SERVICE. We waited more than :30 for our bugers to arrive. Did i mention burgers to arrive? The restaurant was maybe half full.The waitress never gave us refills on our drinks, never once asked us how our food was, never asked if we were interested in dessert. Waitress probably smiled ahhhh that's right she never smiled once. The food is barely ok but was quickly drowned out by the NO service. Spoke with the manager & all he could offer was some "free" dessert. Are you kidding me? Oh yeah, our left over food that we requested "take out" was probably thrown out because we waited over :15 for our take out to arrive only to find out the half burger was not even ours. Don't waste your time or money at Wolfgang. I give it 1 YEAR MAX if this is any indication of how they run a restaurant.
(1)
Shelley T.
well what a happy hour..... awesome food for only $7... melt in your mouth sliders, lobster crostinis.... ahi .... this is for adults! Also a selection of fabu wines by the glass...even Chandon Brut Rose!! No yellowtail wine or 2 buck chuck or crap appetizers...You must visit this spot... wish we had found out sooner on our vaca... we even brought our 4 year old the second night and the staff were great with her (mind you, she knows how to use a napkin on her lap).... Gregg the bartender was AMAZING.... Belvedere martinis - he knows how to pour them. DEFINITELY a MUST when in waikiki
(5)
Lionel P.
This is the best happy hour in Waikiki The service is impeccable. The meal was extremely well prepared to my liking.
(4)
Stephanie Y.
Saw an article in the Honolulu Advertiser that May is National Hamburger Month (didn't know that, but being a meat & potato lover I was game to use this as an excuse to go out and eat more beef) The article also mentioned that Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) was offering its signature half-pound prime sirloin burger for $10 (normally $14) during lunch hours (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) through May 31. I always wanted to try Wolfgang's, so gathered up some of my co-workers and ventured in Waikiki. The service we had was great. We had a team of servers and we were never lacking for anything. The timing of taking our drink & food orders, to receiving our food, to asking how we were doing, to clearing the plates & asking if we wanted dessert was all perfectly timed. Someone was always there to refill our water and iced tea glasses. As for the food there were a lot of yummy options on the menu, but we came for the burger special. The burger was nice and juicy and came perfectly cooked to order with all the fixings (tomato, lettuce & onion). It also included steak fries, onion rings AND a soft drink . . . all for $10. That was awesome! When we go to Burgers on the Edge or The Counter we easily spend more than $10 since everything is ala carte. A couple of my friends wanted to add mushrooms to their burger which was an extra charge, however the waiter suggested that it would be cheaper to order a side of mushrooms instead. Good suggestion and great customer service. The atmosphere was nice & relaxing . . . an open feeling concept with big windows to take in views of the outside. We had a great table along the window facing The Strip (Kalakaua Ave). Only bad thing . . . having to go back to work. Having this burger special was a great concept for Wolfgang. It drew a lot of locals into Waikiki for a deal, but with the hope that it would bring us back at another time. It worked for me . . . I saw their brunch menu and definitely plan on going back.
(4)
Richard G.
The whole "happy hour" set up sucks. Have to wait in a line to get a shot at a seat at the bar in order to get bar menu prices (which you can't get sitting at a table). With a bar that seats 20 and a line of 15, figure the odds. Plus, the wait staff has attitude issues - which is probably as a result of dealing with a growing line of frustrated patrons. Recommendation - get there at 11 AM, you may eventually get a seat . . . .
(1)
Brent K.
( this review is only for the bar service and the soup and salad ) We stopped here to rest our feet from walking,We ate dinner earlier, So we just wanted to have a snack. So we sat at the bar. Well Every ones food looked so good, I ordered a seasor salad. It was ok. My girl friend ordered a french onion soup. This was the best french onion soup I've tasted ever.It was very smooth and NOT salty like most french onion are. I should come back and try thr rest of the menu.
(4)
bryan d.
I used to eat here more often on the mainland I have only been to the Waikiki one once. If you have read my other reviews you know I probably had the filet lol. I actually do think the steak here is better then blt. I didn't have dessert and I don't remember if the service was good so I guess this will be a short review... sorry ;) The location is second floor waikiki so ya not the best spot.
(4)
Timothy P.
My siblings and I take after my parents in many ways, but mostly in our love for food. That's about the time we ever really get together is when we talk about great food (which is why I love yelp like my family!) So this past Christmas, I went on Yelp to find popular locations that we've never been to and bought gift cards. For my dad, Wolfgang's Steakhouse seemed perfect. After months of I don't know what, we finally got around to going to Wolfgang's. I arrived late, but it was not hard to find the table my family was at. The reason? This dining areas are a little congested as far as table arrangements, so everyone seems to be all in the same location. Is this place ADA certified? I can't imagine someone in a wheelchair getting through here. The service is impeccable, friendly and not a moment missed when we needed something. Our waiter explained everything to us and was pretty patient with how long it took for us to decide. We ended up getting crab cake as an appetizer, and wow it was way more crab then cake. No complaints there. But our main meal... Porterhouse, German Potatoes, and Sauteed Mushrooms all disappointed. The steak did little justice for the magnificent bovine it once was- are you really going to think all that melted butter would hide the lack in juicy tender excellence I come to expect from a place that calls itself a steakhouse? Don't get me wrong, these are great cuts of meat. But I have had far better preparation elsewhere. The German Potatoes were all charred, I don't know if this was intentional or not but I was not happy. The parts that were not charred, tasted great. The Sauteed Mushrooms were generous in portion, but like the steak- nothing worth paying triple of what you'd pay elsewhere. Sorry Wolfgang, instead of giving our family another great food discussion, we ended up talking about how we should have went to Ruth Chris or Ninniku-Ya.
(2)
Shanna O.
I love Wolfgang's, and I frequently visit their original NYC location. I actually prefer it to Peter Luger's, because the menu has a little more choice to it. The first thing to note are the steaks. Really, THE steak to order is the porterhouse for two. This is the signature and best steak. The most important thing to know is that the steaks are dry aged. I love love love dry aged steaks. This is a very rare way of aging now that most steaks are wet aged (wet aging is far faster and dry aging results in a loss of saleable beef, so you get the picture). Dry aged beef has a distinctly different taste than wet-aged, much less metallic and more buttery. Some people have a definite preference for wet aged beef, and nearly everyone is used to wet age flavor, since unless you frequent a small selection of high-end steakhouses, you never get dry aged beef. I think that a lot of the complaints about the steak are due to this alone. However, if you are like me, you will not be disappointed by the buttery smoothness of the rich, dry aged flavor. The canadian bacon is one of my favorites, but I found it a little bland at this location. I enjoyed the lobster bisque, but it's not the best I've ever had. The german potatoes are tasty, as are the garlic mashed. Vegetables are fine. Dessert is fair. Wine list is extensive. Service is impeccable. But let's be real here. The side dishes and appetizers are really just side actors to the main event of the porterhouse. I have never ordered a different steak here, nor has anyone I know, because the porterhouse is the star. We did have the lobster last night, and it was very good, and a nice compliment to the steak. Honestly, probably my absolute favorite steak of any restaurant. Dry aging for me makes all the difference.
(5)
Fused E.
I'm in Hawaii right now and I just got back to my hotel room.... Summary: Not worth the money - Very Bad service; stay away. *** Food *** Food was good and big. The menu there is very small and straight forward - a nice to have after a long day. The steak for two can easily feed three not-so hungry folks. If you're hungry or a big eater, then 2 people could be cutting it short. Frankly, I'd prefer a smaller piece at a more reasonable price. *** Service *** A joke. I had made reservations the day before asking for window seats at 8PM. I came in at 7:55 and was told that there were no window seats available and that if I wanted them, it would be a 20+min. wait. So - what the hell is my reservation for??? So, my wife and I settled for a different table. Every waiter at the place looked very rushed and busy - the look on their faces, body language, and the fact that they were all walking fast from table to some back room area. We were seated and it took a good 10+ min. to even see a menu - no water, no drinks, nothing, just seated. We were finally greeted by one of our waiters, yes, "one of them" - we had two for our table that night WOW!! (yeah right....read on). So, after taking our drinks and finally giving us our menu - mind you, no explanation as to what was available, no, "is this your first time here" etc. When our drinks came out, I was rather disappointed in mine - I had ordered a Margarita and what I had, I guess, could be called a Margarita - but I've had *much* better at my local Chili's Restaurant... no flavor, couldn't even taste the tequila! Finally, after another 15+ min. of just sitting at the table, our second waiter introduces himself and takes our meal order.... Our salad came out promptly and the waiter even took the time to cut our one-order of Mozzarella and giant Tomatoes into two plates - A very nice gesture!! Then, we waited for another 15-20+min. for the meat...keep in mind the waiter never came back to our table in that time - no check-ups on refills, no - how's the salad, nothing. The table next to us was seated after us - their meat came before ours...hmmmm odd? Well, to make this long story short - the waiter rarely came to our table. Even after we received our meal. At most, the "two of them" came to our table just 4 times - 5 to settle the bill. Bottom line - if you want good (not *GREAT*, not *awesome*, not *the best I've ever had*....just good) - and you have no expectation for good service AND you want to pay over $100 for your meal...then come here.... Oh - I must say that the waiter did apologize for his lack of attention - he said he was just too busy.. TWO waiters for one table of two and both were too busy!!! WTF!?!?!?! Stay away - there are other places and for the money, just eat at your hotel...
(1)
Jo-Anne A.
Not a restaurant to go to for a special occasion. The service was not great...There were several different servers assisting us which lead to confusion when we needed something. No special attention to details. Service at Ruth Chris is still the best! The food was good and it came out super quick! The best part was desert! The imported new York cheesecake was THE best!
(3)
Min K.
I'm a fan I'm a fan I'm a fan. Nuff said. It's the best damn steakhouse that I've discovered since my breakthrough at Ruth's Chris. Yes, Ruth's Chris' steaks are wet aged while Wolfgang's is dry aged, but I believe that dry aging the meat gives it that extra tang and that moistness. Diehard steakfans may not use the Wolfgang steak sauce, but I love that "tamarindo" that's in there. It's so good I want to steal the sauce! The appetizer, Canadian bacon, I don't care if you guys die of a heart attack, it is a MUST have. So oily, bacony, and tasty!, how could you not want to eat it? Go, go, go eat at Wolfgangs. I don't care if this economy is junk, the steak is worth the 100-150 dollars you'll spend. It'll be the best 100-150 you'll spend.
(5)
Firat A.
This place has amazing food but is very pricy! You can order stakes to share. Usually it is a bout $50 for steak with no sides. Sides are extra. I got a 3ib lobster to share, it was $90... Amazing food but expensive!
(4)
Don D.
I found that to enjoy a great steak, its best that I dont eat it all the time. Choosing Wolfgang's for a dinner was great! If you look at the website, its gives off an elegant steakhouse feel. First impressions were good when we walked in. The decor is awesome, but its probably because its not something that im used to. My gf and I visited a few months ago. We started off by ordering crab cakes (I think). We had the steak for two which was approximately $95. We didnt order any sides because we really just wanted to eat steak. Starch and vegetables are extra. (So if you just order steak, thats all you get). We ordered the steak medium well, and it was deliciious. It was still tender and flavorful. Their steak sauce was a nice sweet/tangy compliment to the steak. My gf and I didnt even finish the steak. We ended up bringing the rest home and giving it to the babysitter. We finished off dinner with a cheesecake. Im not a fan but it was good. Not to cheesy. The only thing I didnt like about the restaurant was that the tables do seem a little close together. I can see people having a hard time walking through and bumping me in the back of the head if it they packed the house. Also, it was weird seeing tourists come in a tank top, shorts, and slippers when the decor suggests otherwise. Would I visit again....YES!
(4)
Joshua S.
Steak for two, you'll thank me if you do.
(4)
Daniel W.
With the cost, your expectations are sky high. Was seated promptly at our res time. Staff was excellent. Steak was very good. Room is full of energy, not quiet. Food presentation leaves much to be desired.
(4)
Darcie I.
The only thing that saved this restaurant from a single star is the crab cake and our server, JJ. Food is so overpriced it's ridiculous. $15 for 10 stalks of asparagus?!? Steak is overrated, my boyfriend's steak on the bbq tastes yummier. Oysters were small, and the Ceaser salad was tasty, if not too overpowered by the dressing. Very disappointing.
(2)
L. D.
I love to spoil myself when it comes to steak, and this is the place to do it. The service is impeccable: Most of the food is served family style, and I never had to lift a finger to scoop it onto my plate. The server did it for me, and when my mountain of mashed potatoes started looking a little small, he was right there asking if I wanted more. Why, yes please! My boyfriend and I shared the steak for two, which is actually a LOT of delicious meat. I also recommend the sauteed mushrooms, rice (yes, rice), and my favorite: the creamed spinach. What I like about the ambiance is you KNOW its fine dining, but its laid back at the same time. the service is also fine dining, but its not forced or imposing. My boyfriend told me to pick ANY restaurant for my birthday dinner next week, and I chose to go back to Wolfgangs. It's THAT good. But then again, I am a steak kinda girl.
(5)
Jeremy M.
FIrst off, went for Valentine's Day, which is a guaranteed busy night for any restaurant so my review may not necessarily be representative of their usual service/quality. Went to dinner at 7. Looked over the menu they had on display outside and thought the prices were very reasonable so decided to give it a try. We were seated and surprise! they had their lunch menu on display so dinner is of course 2-3x as much. Was that an accident or the old bait n switch haha? Oh well, might as well have a good steak on V-Day. Ordered the Steak for Two, one of their most popular steak dishes, and it was okay but not great as far as aged beef steaks go. Beef was excellent quality, it was just missing something as far as flavor. I'm comparing this to others like Ruth's Chris and Hy's, both of which I enjoyed more than Wolfgang's (Hy's is my favorite steakhouse in Honolulu BTW). I would have enjoyed the meal more if not for the fact that they sat us at a very small circular table, the kind you might expect to be seated at for a happy hour but not a fine dining restaurant. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume this was just a one-time seating arrangement they set up for the last minute Valentine's Day diners like myself who did not have reservations. Service was good and friendly, but this place needs to get their act together. Took 45 mins for our food to arrive. In the meantime we had a good laugh as several of the waiters apparently forgot who ordered what and would pass by tables asking if they ordered a certain dish, only to find out that it was meant for the couple two tables away. Nothing wrong with that, just a sign that the staff is either new or they were simply too busy that night, neither of which made me feel any better about dropping $150 for steak and potatoes. I'll be blunt: I would not recommend this restaurant over any of the other steakhouses in Honolulu. Their steak is good and they have some good side dishes, but it was just not at the level of some of the other restaurants and did not seem like a good value. Sorry Wolfgang's, but I must speak my mind.
(2)
Jess W.
I love Wolfgang's - delicious! If only I were richer so I could eat here regularly. I came here because I had a $50 gc and it was my fiance's birthday. I figured it would be nice. We were seated by an open window with a nice view of Kalakaua. Doesn't sound great, but it was very pleasant albeit a bit street noist. Our server was very friendly and made suggestions for ordering. We ordered the crab cake, bacon, porterhouse, German potatoes and lobster mac and cheese. The crab cake was ok, but nothing special. The bacon was sooooooo good! They say it is extra thick, but I was not prepared for the extreme thickness of hte bacon. The Porterhouse was huge - we only finished half. Next time we come here, we're only getting one steak - the filet. The filet was truly melt in your mouth. I had no idea what that meant before I had Wolfgang's filet. The lobster mac and cheese was to die for, I only wish there was more in the serving! The German potatoes were excellent and very tasty. For dessert, we had the special cheesecake flown in from New York. It was a huge slice but taste-wise, it was just ok. I wish there was some strawberries or other fruit to go with the cheesecake, which was quite plain. I had to use the restroom while i was there and almost slipped. So did my fiance, who was wearing athletic shoes. Stay on the mats - the hallway floors are dangerously slippery! There are mats lining the hallways, I'm sure for that exact reason. In the end we spent about $200. Thank goodness we had the gc to offset some of that!
(4)
Evan G.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. Especially considering the pricing. We were wandering around Honolulu on vacation and decided to stop in here since it was near the jewelry store that we went to. It wasn't quite dinner time yet, maybe 4:00 or so, and the restaurant was maybe half full. The manager at the host stand didn't know if he'd be able to fit us in and my immediate thought was "are you kidding me?" I understand the fact of reservations and whatnot but I sincerely doubted that everyone made a reservation for 4:15 all at once. He seated us in the corner by the door, somewhat boxed-in, instead of near the window views that were all available. After 10 minutes I had to get up to find someone to actually come over to the table and serve us. After that the service was alright, but I shouldn't even have to do that in the first place. I understand when people are busy, and really, all I needed was an "I'll be with you in a minute" and I would've been fine. I'm OK with that. But not even greeting is unacceptable. Food was fantastic, had Filet Mignon, it was huge, side of broccoli, it was huge. But it's hard to get over that bad first impression. If I were back in Hawaii ever again, I would not return.
(2)
Wes N.
I enjoy a good steak every now and then. Wolfgang's is not on my "great" list...maybe short of my "good" list. Very crowded and noisy. My steak was over cooked...I enjoy a rare / med rare and the steak came out medium well. On the pricey side.... I prefer Ruth's and Morton's over this place.
(3)
Mike C.
Was here on a work trip and was thrilled to see he had a restaurant in Hawaii. The New York strip/sirloin was great but not as good as the New York locations'. I tried some of the filet my friend ordered, it amazing and quite a large cut. Had a nice time here and would go back.
(4)
Cynthia C.
Meh. That pretty much sums it up. The way everyone raves about this place I was expecting MUCH better. We arrived and were pretty much treated like 3rd class citizens who won a radio contest for a free meal there. I was wearing jeans mind you, but they were 7 for All Mankind, it wasn't like I got them at Goodwill. Another couple were seated about 30 seconds after we were and they received their bread and drinks before our waiter even took our drink order. Again, dirty looks from our waiter because I ordered wine by the glass, sorry that my husband doesn't drink ... My food is worth one star. The lobster mac n cheese was good, but the steak wasn't good at all. The Beach house and Ruth's Chris are MUCH better, shoot, even Blazin' Steaks has better steak than this place. After our ho-hum dinner was where the second star came in. Someone was finally nice to us and gave us a tour of the kitchen, as we're huge fans of beef, they showed us the rooms where the steaks were stored. Yea, that's about it.
(2)
Hawaiian I.
LUNCH REVIEW: When locals are looking for lunch in Waikiki. It's not always easy to find a budget meal. So, once you resign to the fact that you will spend 1.5 - 2 times normal, the quest is for a good meal. I decided to find some lunch in or near the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The new food court there looked promising since I didn't really want to eat fast food. But, while wandering around, I stopped to view the menu here at Wolfgang's. I thought that I'd keep it in mind for a special occasion in the future. I was clearly not a tourist, and casually dressed. Still, the hostess came outside to greet me, answer questions and give me a takeout menu. I was impressed, and thought that I'd surely return for a special occasion. But, as I read the Lunch Menu, I found that the Hamburger there costs just $14. Cheese, steak fries, AND onion rings come with the meal. Considering that The Counter in Kahala Mall would charge me $13 for a burger and fries, I ended up eating a cheeseburger for lunch there. Another in my group ordered the (Canadian) BLT after we sampled the Canadian Bacon appetizer. I don't know if business is just slow in this economy or if they genuinely provide great service. But, we were treated as if we were big spenders and not locals looking for a budget lunch. By the way, the food was great. Portions were large. Prices were reasonable and just a few dollars more than the food court, however, you will want to add a tip. Highly recommended, (for lunch.) Hope to have dinner there soon. But, the dinner prices are in line with other premium steakhouses, (expensive.)
(4)
John S.
Definitely a disappointment. I've eaten at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn (where Wolfgang worked for many years before opening his establishment) and that is the gold standard for ALL steakhouses. About the food: on a scale from 1-10, I'd give the steak a 5. The bacon appetizer was tough. At Luger's, the steak & bacon melt in your mouth without even chewing. If you want a salad that is vapid, order the Wolfgang salad. We also ordered the mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, & cream corn...all of which tasted frozen or out of a can. Hard to believe Wolfgang's got these steakhouse staples wrong.
(2)
Richard B.
Check your bill carefully, more in a moment. I had a another excellent lunch here this week. We ordered the bacon appetizer which is always great. Theirs is second only to the hand carved slab that shows up at times on the Wynn (Vegas) buffet. The lobster bisque was yummy. But almost as soon as the spoon was put down after only the first taste, out come our entrees. What has happened to multiple course timing in Honolulu? No comment from one of what must have been five or more different people that helped us this day, just a pleasant drop and run. Two of us selected from the lunch special menu and really enjoyed the burger; nicely sized to the bun, perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious. One ordered without tomato had a lovely slice of tomato. The Wolfgang's Salad was a hit and even stayed oddly fresh later that day at home. They offer Champagne on the by-the-glass list for $10.95 along with whites and reds. "Is it really Champagne?, I ask. "Yes." Our waiter (one of five, six? all pros) came back shortly with a correction. No, not really from France but the California version was delicious and I appreciated his attentive correction. We also returned a white that one of us didn't like and it was replaced promptly. The apfelstrudel mit schlagsahne for dessert was delightful and shared among three of us. Good coffee, too. Now the weird bit. They don't print the actual price on the lunch menu. My bacon starter which is listed as $4 on the menu shows up as $4.95 on my bill. "We don't print the cents on the menu" said one of the many. Hmm? Makes for a sleeker more stylish menu design but that's what? a 20% hidden increase? My $10.95 sparkling wine showed up as $12.95. They comped both which was nice but I only asked for a price correction. Despite the hiccups I'll be back for more. The Cranky Gourmet
(4)
Suzanne R.
RUTH'S CHRIS IS BETTER! I'm a huge meat/steak fan. I swear I crave it at least once a week. Anyways, we went for dinner and it was just ok. The ambiance was a bit crowded for my taste. Our waiter Brendan (I think that was his name) was awesome and I probably would have rated lower should we not of had him. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer and they were oh so delicous! I love oysters! Then our table had the 3 filets, 2 ribeyes, and lobster. Our sides were the mashed potatoes, asparagus, peas and onions and the steak fries. The lobster was the best dinner and the mashed potatoes the best side. For desert we split the chocolate cake, brulee and key lime pie. The pie was the best out of the three. If I were to go again I would get the lobster and oysters. My steak which I ordered medium rare - came out closer to medium. I even explained to them what the - means just in case although they should have known...it means closer to rare. Very disappointed and one of the managers a tall guy with dark hair was exceptionally rude about my steak being closer to medium. BAD EXPERIENCE! But like I said our waiter was awesome! I heard they have a good happy hour so I'll re-post after I go. Don't really want to go but promised a friend I would.
(3)
Stephanie F.
My husband and I went there for dinner lat night. I am on the military and love eating out so we are trying to ind good places to eat for the next three years. Wolfgangs steakhouse was Amazing!!!! Our waiter was Raki and he was attentive and on point. The crab cakes were just like the ones back md. And the filet melted in ur mouth. Get the corner table by the window.. Only down was no kids menu but a place like this is really for adults anyway!!!! Enjoy
(4)
Dani P.
I did my yelp research before heading to Wolfgang's and started by ordering the canadian bacon. Meh...nothing special to me. Even my bacon-loving-boyfriend didn't rave about it. Service was just ok - nothing terrible happened but nothing spectacular either. It seems as it they are just order taking - no descriptions of the food, how its prepared or upsell. The only person who did a good job, in my opinion, was the wine sommelier who did know how to describe the wine and also attempted an upsell - kudos to him! The mac-n-cheese was blah. In my opinion again, which is what Yelp is about, I would go to Wolfgang's if on a trip by yourself and just want a steak and a beer. The environment upstairs in the strip mall is too-well-lit for a romantic evening, too loud for a group and no warmth to the room. But then again, there's plenty of other steakhouses that I'd recommend before Wolfgang's. And keep in mind, this restaurant has NOTHING to do with Mr. Wolfgang Puck.
(2)
Amber W.
A haiku: Steak is best in Hawaii But they'll fuck up your order, guaranteed Get in my belly, cow
(5)
Laura G.
We ate here while on vacation from California, and had rather high expectations. Those expectation were not met in any way shape or form. :( The portion sizes are generous, and can feed 3-4 people, but everything beyond that the experience was disappointing. The hostess sat us at a table that wasn't completely set to start. We ordered the steak for 4, which is 2 large T-bones, and asked for it to be medium. It was served rare. As in cool dark red center rare. :( We had to send it back. The broccoli was undercooked, and the rice just plain steamed rice. Our mashed potatoes were good, and the baby greens salad was good, but it is hard to mess those up. The staff was very accommodating though, and I got immediate attention when I made eye contact and nodded. Overall I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It may seem impressive, but is just an overall disappointment.
(2)
Howard K.
awesome steaks cooked to perfection juicy alot of taste was sooo good we ordered the porterhouse for two twice. the sides were regular we had the sauteed mushrooms, rice & baked potato. Somehow we left enough room for the desserts and we were not disappointed the cheesecake was the best I've ever eaten.. better that the Cheesecake Factory!! The servers were very attentive and took care of the table ever though the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night.
(4)
Alfred G.
In my humble opinion, I must say that Wolfgang's is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I'm pretty sure that this is the only place that serves dry aged steaks and you could actually tell the difference. My T-Bone steak was how I liked it (big, thick , juicy) the creamed spinach was good and the canadian bacon was awesome.. I've heard that the mac n' cheese with lobster is good so I will order that the next time. The service was top knotch, the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure that everything was going well. There was a great selection of wine and the atmosphere was a bit noisy but tolerable. My overrall experience was a very good one and I've been to many steak places before and would list Wolfgang's amongst my top 5
(4)
Austen I.
Service: Outstanding. The hostesses, manager, every waiter we walked by greeted us as we walked in. Our waiters were helpful with the history of the restaurant, the appetizers, wine selection, the meat we were about to indulge in, and the dessert menu. I was taking a picture of the menu to look at later and without asking, the waiter brought me a paper copy of the menu. They rock. Ambiance: We went at 6pm and it was a bit hot, but it cooled as the night went on. I would recommend going at 730 or later. Also, don't bother dressing up for this place. It's very casual. You could get away with shorts if you wanted to. I guess it's in Waikiki so anything goes. Appetizers: We had the crab cakes. There was too much crab and not enough cake. Amazing I know. There was too much of the good stuff. The Steak: We ordered the porterhouse for three. If you're like me, you'll have to do a quick google to remember that porterhouses have three types of meat: New York Strip, Filet, and Sirlion. The plate was hot and huge. Tons of beef. I'm torn. I had high expectations for this steak house. Everyone I know raves about it. But the steak was only OK. How sad. If I crave steak I will never think of Wolfgang's. This place failed to imprint on my mouth that I should get here fast if I want to eat meat and a lot of of it. Don't get me wrong, the beef quality was excellent, but there wasn't enough seasoning for my palate and the steak didn't have that crispy crust that I love. The steak did have some redeeming qualities. Each steak section was completely different and completely interesting. We tasted each section, even sections within the same sections, and found that each piece screamed it's own distinction. For example, the New York Strip was the "meatiest" where the filet had a grassy, marrow taste. We had a great conversation just about our meal. That is definitely worth bonus points. Dessert: SCHLAG. APPLE STRUDEL. FUDGE SUNDAE. MORE SCHALG. I don't care what I get next time. It's gonna have schlag (german whipped cream) in it. Seriously though, the strudel and sundae were awesome. (more schlag please). I really really really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but I can't do it. The current 3.5 rating is absolutely right. Steak ok, everything else awesome. Go to try it and say that "insert your favorite steakhouse" is better.
(3)
Edmond K.
I had the Porter house for 2. it was perfectly cooked. The crabcake was the best I had on this Island so far! service was awesome !!
(5)
r y.
Our taste buds were impressed! Happy hour is the bomb with nice size tapas and drinks ranging from $5-$7 dollars. (4-6:30 daily in the bar area only) We experienced during the various visits: steak for two, spinach creamed, bacon, lobster mac and cheese, the crab cake, fries, steak kabob, steak sliders and ahi tartar. ALL to die for! Definitely on the pricier side so leave the kids home. Service was terrific all around. Guests of the Royal Hawaiian Center can enjoy the first hour of validated parking for FREE. Three (3) additional hours of parking are available for $1.00 per hour. Regular rates apply thereafter. Free parking promotion effective until December 31, 2011. Some restriction may apply.
(4)
Erika A.
HAPPY HOUR (PAU HANA) REVIEW: daily: 4:30-6:30 draft beer: $4 glass of wine: $5 martini: $ 6 pupu menu: $5 This place just started their pau hana menu last week. My BF and I were the only ones at the bar for about an hour and 1/2. The bartender was way cool. I guess he was bored cuz he was talking to us the entire time. Nothing else to do when there are no other patrons to serve. I had 2 draft beers served in an ice cold frosted mug that just hit the spot. The bartender recommended the steak tartare and steak mini burgers for $5 each. The tartare was great! Both waiter and boyfy looked at me like I was on drugs for eating raw meat, but the tartare had a really clean flavor. It was served as a set of 3 with the tartare on toast and paired with a dab of mustard, capers, onions and tomatoes. Next time I'll take pictures, sorry : ) Boyfy's steak burgers (not ground burgers, the other ones on the menu-sliced steak) were ok. They were cooked medium rare, but could have used a bit more flavor. It was served with a load of shoestring fries. The bartender also gave us Wolfgang's BBQ sauce to use as a dip for the steak burgers. The BBQ sauce added some zing that was needed. Even though the steak could have used a little more flavor, you just can't get a better size portion of a pupu at a quality restaurant for $5! Next time I'll try the mini burgers and tuna tartare. This was a great way to try out a way expensive place on the cheap. I love happy hour! Free parking for 3 hours at Royal Hawaiian. After pau hana was over at 6:30, we walked right across the street for another 30 minutes of drinks and food at Top of Waikiki (see my review on that too: ) Wolfgang's is a beautiful place that I have to behave myself in. It's a nice change from all the rowdy crappy places that people get their drink on at. One of these days I'll have to make a dinner reservation cuz I'm dying to try their steaks!
(4)
Julie H.
Happy Hour. That is all I have to say. I didn't actually have dinner here, just had some yummy pupus and delicious wine for some great prices. The pupu menu for happy hour is rather limited- steak or ahi tartare and burger or steak sliders. However, all were delicious. I would go with the beef over the ahi though, as the ahi was just okay. It definitely needed more flavor. But they are all only $5. The draft beer is $4, wines $5 and martinis $7. They offer a great selection of house wines all for $5 and the bartenders are really knowledgeable and friendly. They also make a delicious Dirty Martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive. Happy hour is DAILY from 4-6:30 and well worth it!
(4)
Sky S.
Somehow, I thought this place was one of Wolfgang "Puck's"... It is not. I've seen "Dried Aged Steak" on Food Network and wanted to try it ever since. I was so happy that when I heard this place serve them! The steaks were AWESOME!! It just a bit too salty for me but nice red wine will make saltiness go away. xD We sat at bar counter. Had 3 rounds of $5 glass wine. Shared 2 pupus, 2 steak dinner (Rib eye and NY), 2 sides and a dessert. It was more than enough food for two. (We had to take half of our meal home!) And our dinner cost less than $150. Great price, I think.
(4)
Tasha T.
Went here the week they opened in Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, and the service was pretty bad. Understandable only because they were just starting the operation in Hawaii. Tried it again last night, and service was much better. Ordered the Lobster Brisk soup, crab cakes, Steak for Two and German potatoes. Soup was very salty, crab cakes were satisfying. Steak was great, but that was expected of a steakhouse. German potatoes were alright. Unfortunately, our server mixed up the checks and gave us the bill for the table next to us. We kindly corrected him. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant, nor the ambiance. Kind of open, tables close together and noisy... Much like a food court.
(3)
Daniel R.
Go here for lunch. They have great $10 lunch specials, and they don't skimp out on what they serve you either. I had the wolf burger and I left feeling pretty satisfied. The burger was delicious alongside the fries & onion rings it came with. I'm not a fan of cheese on my burgers but you can add on cheese for I think it was $2 more. But the special includes other choices like mahimahi fish n chips, a mahi mahi sandwich, and salads, which my friends said all were delicious as well. Service was great, but I mean it's kind of expected at a restaurant like this. Definitely come here for lunch if you're in Waikiki, free validated parking too!
(4)
N. O.
Wines overpriced, salmon had no seasoning, very bland, broccoli extremely salty, german potatoes drowning in butter. Guess since they call themselves a steakhouse, you can't expect, anything else to be up to standard.
(1)
Sara H.
tried this place out bc my baby brother was turning 18 and he is a steak fiend. this was his kind of restaurant. best to go with lots of meat-lovers, though not impossible if one of your party prefers something else (my mom had the salmon and said it was yummy). my bro, dad and i shared a steak for 3. it was a TON of meat. we also got a ridiculous amount of sides. def get the german potatoes! i say pass on the lobster mac and cheese. not enough lobster! all and all, this is a good place to go if you're celebrating a special occasion, if you have a monster appetite and if someone else is footing the bill. ;)
(4)
Asuncion F.
I absolutely luv this place!!! We were seated by a window overlooking the Waikiki strip. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. A friend and I went to have lunch there and they have a variety of choices. We intentionality went to have a light lunch and their $10 lunch menu was perfect. I had their half pound burger and he had a mahi mahi burger. Both came with fries and onion rings. The servers were very friendly and aimed to please their guests. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I definitely will come out here again. Next time I'm getting the rib eye :-)
3 to 3 &1/2 stars. I really thought this place was going to be better. I went with a positive attitude and was really hoping for a great time, but it was lacking on many levels. There were positives to Wolfgang's and I think I will go back and give it another try. Their wine list is impressive along with their massive portions. Their prices were high, but in line for a restaurant of this caliber. The service was friendly and attentive. However, they made several mistakes that should have never happened at a restaurant this nice/expensive. Either way, I will go back and give it another shot. This places has potential...
(3)
Kelly M.
Amazing bar and very cool bartenders! From 4-6:30 they have happy hour with all pupu's $5. Don't miss it. Then there's the Taste of New York-$35 for an exquisite NY steak with creamed spinach n mash potatoes, oh and a pile of real whip cream along size a modest real New York cheesecake. I'm spreading the news... New York, New York. :D yum n then sum.
(4)
Ash P.
While the steak was great, the service wasn't. Not worth the money you will spend. Thought the tables on the patio were tacky. The wood floors were a hazard. Mass confusion regarding the Pau Hana specials. They are on the menu but aren't available unless u r sitting at the bar.
(1)
Kevin C.
One of my favorite places to go when I visit - always get the steak for 2, creamed spinach, and lobster mac and cheese. Don't forget the chips and the beer!
(5)
Kalama K.
Was torn over Wolfgang's or BLT as I hadn't tried either. Went to Wolfgang's. Kind of the same theme as a bunch of the other reviews. Really good service, Gave us the exact seat requested on-line...but an uninspiring meal. Oysters were malnourished, Tomato/mozerella was bland, Steamed broccoli was shriveled, Ribeye was hard to cut (dull knife and sinue). Was hoping for more of a dark wood cozy steakhouse feel (like it's Luger's lineage), but seating is open, impersonal, and in close quarters. The head maitre 'd was really on his game though.
(3)
Ann M.
Made reservations through open table for my husband's surprise birthday dinner, and had to wait at the bar for a while until we got a table. When we did get seated, were right next to the kitchen doors. The hostess seemed a little scattered brained for a classy type restaurant. They were really busy that night with a large party on the other side, but we didn't get our food for a whole hour. The ambiance was nice and noisy. and we had a wonderful light mauka breeze flowing in. The food was good...but i definitely had better steaks elsewhere. I had the Fillet Mignon and my husband got the rib eye. The steaks didn't have much flavor or felt like it melted in my mouth. I actually used the steak sauce on the table. I know, a cardinal sin when dining at such a fine steakhouse, I should not have to be doing that at all. But we did have a wonderful waiter and the bartender, both were really professional, proficient, yet down-to-earth and pleasant. Those two ladies salvaged the evening. Bottom line, it's a nice place, but i expected more for the price we paid.
(3)
O G.
It's not every night where you get to dine in a brand new restaurant transplanted from NYC for Valentine's day and even get to meet the owner. I had big hopes for this place and it both surprised and failed me. Apps: The oysters are not bad but the bacon is off the hook! It's thick like Oprah's moustache (before make up, of course) and salty like Nancy Pelosi when Hillary got Secretary of State . Steak: We got the porterhouse for two, which can feed three. It had a nice nutty flavor to it. The bad part? They pre-cut the steak! When you do that it loses a lot of its flavor. And the plates they used were these tacky white plates with green trim screaming, "return me to Denny's" that were made in China. Usually that's not a big issue, but they bring these plates out steaming hot, making me wonder what else besides arsenic and bad intentions are leaking out of these plates into the beef. Bread: Cold! How can they serve steaks on sizzling plates but serve cold bread and stick butter? Aiya. Dessert: Did not have. I think this place has a lot of promise. The steak itself was good, but there are a few things that made this place sink from a 4 down to a 3.
(3)
Amanda S.
Great food but the new York steak I got was a little bland for my taste. The MAC n cheese with lobster was awesome though!
(4)
Rigo T.
Avoid the tomato and onion salad for two. Unless you don't mind paying $15 bucks for a plain tomato and raw onion. Other than that, i would recommend the surf and turf special if it's available. One last thing, if you are from NY and miss that unmistakeable NY attitude then look no further and just take a seat at the bar.
(3)
Cheryl H.
What's up with the uptight bartender, Stepanie? Rule number one, friendly bartenders, get people talking, so they stay and order dinner....bartending 101! After she turned me off, she is the same to the guy that came in next to me.....couldn't wait to leave! On a street with several "steakhouses" this one does not meet customer service standard.
(2)
Kristina E.
As a steakhouse, this place kinda sucks. I came here for dinner one night and it was completely empty. First of all, let's start off with the steaks since this is supposed to be a steakhouse. We ordered the steak for two. It came out sizzling on a plate and already cut for you. I took one bite and can you say BLAND?! I never ever ever ever add salt to food when I eat out at restaurants but I had to pile the stuff on so it would have some taste! Needless to say that it was the worst steak I've ever paid for. If I'm going to pay upwards of $50 for a steak it better be seasoned and melt in the mouth good, this steak was neither. I couldn't believe I had to add salt at this expensive steakhouse. I also never eat steak with any ketchup or steak sauce, it's sacreligious for me but on top of the salt I had to add, I had to eat the steak with their house steak sauce. I was very disappointed in this place. I honestly can say that anyone can make a steak with more taste than Wolfgang's. Can you say FAIL?! However, I returned for happy hour one day and they do have a pretty good happy hour menu, so they do deserve two stars for that. I would come back for happy hour but never again for a steak. If I were judging just on steaks, which is supposed to be their claim to fame, this place would get zero stars!
(2)
C H.
Steak was excellent and the Cheese cake was to die for. I would go again.
(4)
Susan K.
I was very fortunate to be invited to a special friend's birthday party held at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki. The party of around 38 people was held in a private room located in the back of the restaurant, complete with pre-selected menu and open bar. Very Nice! We started with a delicately seasoned and very moist crabcake that had large chunks of crabmeat with little filling, delicious! Next came an odd beefsteak tomato and onion salad that made me wonder why in the world don't they use some of our fresh, delicious and locally grown tomatoes? The choice of entree offered for this special event included filet mignon, rib eye steak, or wild salmon served with a choice of baked potatoe, mashed potato, white rice (really?) and creamed spinach. I chose the rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Honestly, the entree and sides were just okay. The most remarkable thing about my entree was how absolutely enormous my steak was and how it nearly filled the plate, the meat was very flavorful, but needed a better sear on the outside. My table partners giggled at the sheer volume of beef on my plate compared to their filet mignon which I would guess to be about 5 ounces. I don't like creamed spinach, and don't know too many people who do like creamed spinach and I was a little surprised that they would serve it as a side veggie, especially since we have such a variety of fresh veggies available here in Hawaii. The mashed potatoes were creamy and lump-less. A dessert tray was akwardly served to the table for all of us to share. The service was a little clumsy and the room was excessively noisy to the point that I could not have a conversation with the person sitting right next to me. If you enjoy a steakhouse ambiance and aren't on the look-out for fresh local fare served in a tropical setting then Wolfgang's may suit you just fine.
(3)
Frank T.
I thought the wine selection was good, and the apps were great but i was not that impressed with the steak.
(3)
Jirarat S.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Although I enjoyed the food, the service was average at best. The first thing I noticed was that the hostesses (or maybe just the one hostess) didn't seem very professional. I would have expected them to dress more classy and conservative. I'm sorry, but one of them looked like a hooker. She also seemed to be chatting with her friends at the bar while the other hostess was busy at the front desk. Moving on... Our waiter was nice enough to give us the run down of the menu and their specials. We ended up ordering the lobster cocktail and porterhouse for two with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The lobster cocktail was amazing. There was more meat than I expected for the $22. The porterhouse was cooked medium rare, exactly how we ordered it and it came out still sizzling on the platter. The creamed spinach was so creamy and soft, almost like baby food. The mashed potatoes were very creamy as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the food but damn, can I get some water? I didn't order anything else to drink and their water glasses were tiny and only refilled once. I kept waiting to see if someone was going to refill it but no. There were waiters and what not all over the place and they can't even keep the water glasses filled? It was a Saturday and they were busy but it really bugs me that they weren't on top of things. The dining area was a bit congested and became very loud. It didn't feel like I was in a nice place...it felt like a diner or cafeteria. The only thing that really made this experience was the lobster and that I was there celebrating my 2.5 year anniversary with my guy.
(3)
Albus C.
We came here around 4:00 on a weekday and were seated in the lounge. The waiter seemed annoyed probably because the hostess triple sat him so we were patient. He took our drink order which came back incorrectly but we sucked it up. We opted for the filet, lobster mac and cheese, sliders and ahi and steak tartars. The apps were good, especially since they were on happy hour. Lobster mac and cheese had two small pieces of lobster, an oily film on top and needed salt. The medium rare filet came out lukewarm on a hot plate with a raw, cold center. It lacked flavor and I guess you were supposed to use the side gravy to make it edible? Wouldn't have known because the waiter failed to say anything. He never came back to check on the quality of our food or if we wanted another round of drinks. All in all, Wolfgangs is overpriced for the quality of food and service. You are honestly better off at Ruth's Chris.
(1)
Magnum P.
Nice, pricey, wanted to like it more. The filet was huge and good, the seafood appetizers were so so.
(3)
Shawn B.
Happy hour here is the bomb. I love the homemade potato chips and the Hamburger Sliders. The food and drink here are reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. If you are stuck in "The Keys" and don't want to fight traffic on the way home... stop by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a quick drink, bite and cool conversation. #Aloha
(5)
Evan S.
Very good happy hour. The pupu's are excellent. The bar staff is very good. You will have a pretty good experience here. I would recommend it to my friends.
(4)
Reney O.
Not a place I'd go back to, not for treatment like that. I've been here twice: the first to put $200 on a gift card for my parent's 29th anniversary, and the second to check out their happy hour with a friend, and both times I've dealt with some of the most stuck up staff members I have ever come across. First visit....I waited for the hostess to finish her phone call, I assume a reservation. It's cool, I'm in no rush, just waiting. She gets off the phone, looks at me (I'm at the counter in front of her, so I'm hard to miss) and busies herself, avoiding eye contact. Whatever, she's doing her job, perhaps had a rough day, I'm not hurt for her lack of greeting. I'll just wait til she's booking Customer X's reservation.......she finishes whatever she had to do and walks away from the counter and starts chatting it up with another hostess, talking story! Ok now I KNOW you're trying to avoid me. Big mistake. Me, smiling: HI. Hostess, hesitant to acknowledge my voice: Oh. How can I help you? Me: Yes you can actually. I'm here to purchase a gift card for my parents anniversary. Hostess: Oh. So how much were you wanting to put down? Me: Two hundred please. On one card please. Hostess: That's fine. Let me go ring this up in the back. I've never worked in a restaurant. Perhaps the back computer is much more magical than the front computer? I can't judge, whatever, I wait. She didn't come back.....Male manager comes out and wonders why my friend and I are standing there. Manager: Have you been helped? Me: Well, there was a girl here who said she'd help with the gift card, but she kinda disappeared.... The girl was forced to come up front by the manager, who then directed her to do the gift cards as I had requested. She was annoyed at me for whatever reason, and gave me the gift card....with one teeny little error. Hostess: Here. A gift card for a hundred dollars. Me AND Manager: It's supposed to be for Two Hundred. Hostess, looks at me: I thought you only had one hundred? ........... Manager apologizes to me, makes her crank out another gift card for an additional hundred, and has her write a "thank you" note in the gift cards for me. The ONLY enjoyable thing from that little visit to Wolfgang's was the look on stuck up hostess' face when being forced to play nice- she was piiiiiiiisssed. ---------------------- Second visit. Picture hostess times 6. I wouldn't have gone back here had it not been for my curiosity for their food. As a yelper, I gotta give restaurants a fair shot, service AND food. So three months later, here I am on a date for happy hour, eager to try the steak and have some drinks. Bartender and the first five waiters and waitresses were not friendly at all. Bartender wouldn't make a drink he didn't know how to make, even though I told him how, he had the ingredients. The staff avoided our table, and only popped in to give drop the food on our table Literally drop it- no 'and here you are! enjoy!' No 'can I get anything else for you?' or 'Be careful, it's hot!' The unsaid was more along the lines of 'Eat and leave so someone else can sit here.' JJ was the ONLY nice waiter there and it is purely for him that there was even a tip and an extra star on this review. He's an older gent and was most exemplary, sticking out from his workmates like a star- friendly, courteous, efficient, and attentive. So many servicemen/women forgot that we asked for the check a while ago....we managed to flag him down and he apologized profusely for our wait, and got us a check in a matter of seconds. Food- Fries were delish! Steak sliders were served cold. Juicy, but cold. Lobster crustinies were pretty good too. Not a "wow" item, but tasty for sure. You need both good service and food to earn a return visit. Sorry Wolfgangs, you fail at service (sans JJ and that one manager of course).
(2)
John S.
Wolfgangs or Ruth's. I love 'em both although I've eaten at Ruth's Chris more. They're both pretty comparable in my opinion. Ruth's Chris is a tab bit richer, and I'm a sucker for good restaurants based in the south (gumbo, okra, etc.) But back to Wolfgangs. The place is awesome. The steaks can be split and cooked to order, so why not just make a petite? The deserts were yummy. Warning- the garlic mashed potatoes have whole chunks of garlic. Some people like this, but just be aware. Sounds like the service is iffy from reading some of these reviews. We were happy with the service and I dare say it was the best I've had. Attentive, but not bothersome. Helpful and efficient. When we walked in, the hostess asked us if we wanted a quiet eating area. I had to wonder if they ask every one this question, and how often someone says, "no, I'd like a loud dining room with my meal." Anyways, they sat us in the smaller room overlooking Kalakaua. Nice and quiet. Really.
(4)
Ash G.
I went to Wolfgang's in January. My dad had told me about this new steakhouse because it is an off-shoot restaurant from one of the chefs that worked at Peter Lugers, an amazing steakhouse in Brooklyn that he took me and my sisters to when we were visiting family on the NY/NJ area. The Peter Lugers in Brooklyn is the original location of this spartan decor restaurant (large wooden tables and chairs) and it is all about the juicy steak. I loved Peter Lugers when I went, now almost 7 years ago, it was definitely a tasty and memorable experience. Wolfgang's is not decorated in the same manner as Luger's and it couldn't be because well let's be serious it is in Waikiki, so the ambiance is more classy and upscale. BUT LET'S GET TO THE FOOD. I started off with the oyster appetizer which was great. My group of 3 people decided to opt out on getting the 2, 3, and 4 person steak, so instead I got the Filet Mignon, which was quite delicious and buttery, but was really rare for medium, but 'oh well' I thought, it will be great tomorrow when I heat up the rest of it (but I don't think you are supposed think that at a good restaurant). We also ordered a side of potatoes and mushrooms and onions, both of them were really good. I do remember that the wine we wanted (I don't remember the names) they did not have available so we went with the guys suggestion, and it was at best okay. For dessert I had the creme burlee, and that was good. Overall, I would say that this is a good restaurant, it is expensive, but neither I nor my father will be hurrying back anytime soon. If you are in Waiks and have money to spend, worth checking out.
(4)
First Name L.
Incredibly average! In context of high-end steakhouse and $$$$ per person. I love to eat and I love to eat fancy. Ambience - Nice setting, open air, palm trees outside, classic SteakHouse feel... kinda NYish, modern. Service - Very good service, attentive, friendly, whatever you need - they're on it. Food - This is why you're reading and why I came. Overall, I've had better food for less money. BUT the food was damn fucking good! Again, this review is in context to price and expectations. It should have been better. Seafood sampler - Lobster, Shrimp, Crab. Fresh and tasty, can't get much better. $27 Steak for two - This is a porterhouse that they are kind enough to cut for you. Porterhouse is part NY Steak and Filet Mignon. Cooked perfectly. As expected the Filet was amazing. The NY Steak was good too but it didn't compare. $94 Spinach (Sate) with Garlic - It's spinach, hard to f that up. $12 Steak Fries - A tad overcooked for my taste but we were in a french fry mood. $12 Creme Brulee - Classic. $10 Sorbet - whatever it was just sorbet. $10 Mango Mojito's - We had a lot. Not because it was stellar but good enough. $13 Last, this dinner was for me, wife, and daughter. We ate everything but the fries. Unless you're really big eaters, I think ordering the steak for 2 is fine for 3. Consider we had plenty of drinks and dessert. We were stuffed. 3 stars because it's not $$$$ good. For me the real question is, will we go back. Kind of like asking for someone's references when they are applying for a job. You ask their reference, would you rehire this person? In our case, Wolfgang was a good experience but we will likely not return.
(3)
Doug A.
Pro's: Service, location, tap water pretty good. Con's: Steak was all fat, place was freezing, overpriced,
Went here for Father's Day dinner. Service good. But noticed they give better service if you have status. As for food we got the porterhouse for 2. Not bad. Shocking that my husband couldn't finish it. He usually finishes the porterhouse at DK's. It's not worth getting the shepherds fries. I thought it would be crunchy. It'll be a while until we come back here. Gotta have a reason. Maybe try their burgers one day.
(3)
frank g.
I heard raves about the month aged steak so I wanted to take my wife to Wakiki for a special birthday dinner. With reservations for 3. We came a few minutes early and were seated by a nice widow seat. Our waiter came and gave us the menu specials and asked about drinks, we only wanted water since we don't drink, well our waiters service went dowhill frm here. First we asked for a small steak portion for our son, but they wouldn't accomodate. Which wasn't a big deal so we ordered a large portion and split it. We ordered a salad and salmon also. The salad was soggy and the salmon was overcooked. The waiter was no where to be found so we asked for manager and new waiter. The waiter was better but the other one (Eric) who insisted on trying to help us twice. We verbally had to tell him his service was no longer needed. this waiter tried to intimidate my wife the rest of the evening by stareing at her. The young manager wasn't very helpful in controlling his waiter. I contacted customer service who did not get back to me. I contacted the General Manager, william Nickerson, who said he would look into it but never got back to me. They cater to the Japanese tourist and don't care about the local patronage. So save yourself an overpriced meal and lousy service!
(1)
jon d.
We all grew up on wet-aged steaks and so eating at dry-aged steak houses (Wolfgang's, DK steakhouse) is an acquired (and expensive) taste. The tables along the windows facing the strip have the best view of all the steakhouses in Hawaii. Appeteizers are priced steep. I had the Wolfgang's crabcake...it is about 4" diameter and 3/4" thick and it tastes good but $18.95 ? The NY steak (about $50) had a nice beefy flavor and was tender and not dry. Sides are extra. Chocolate Pie and the Key Lime pie were fantastic. So is it worth all that money...that's a personal decision. One way to see if you like it is to try the place during off hours: Happy Hour: 430-630. Drinks are $7 cocktails, $4 beers. Various pupus. They even serve carpaccio, if you prefer these things. May Special (Hamburger Month): $10= very large hamburger (+onions/tomato/lettuce), onion rings, french fries, soft drink. Breakfast & Lunch: Suprisingly very very good. Less crowded, and with the three hour parking validation, a great way to start a Sunday morning if you wish to wander Waikiki. The menu for breakfast/lunch is reasonably priced (not Denny's priced though) Had the eggs benedict which was very good. Overall, all the steakhouses are going to run about the same +/-15%; so if you are in Tiger Woods/Kobe sized trouble, it probably is worth it.
(4)
Cee J.
OK - another free meal there and there was a cockroach on the tablecloth and a hair in my salad......ugh I wish my friends would choose somewhere else!
(1)
KichiGuy W.
I went here on Sunday May 16th during lunch for their hamburger special that I happened to see while browsing oceanic's hawaiieventsonline.com . The wait help service was unbelievably good and even the super tall manager in the suit was one step ahead of our needs. I did read the last person's review and I cannot even picture what he experienced by the extremely good service that I got. After reading that I felt that I should at least mention my very first and recent experience there just to be fair. I am not calling the other writer a liar nor am I writing this just to backup Wolfgang's, I am just stating my honest personal experience. I had the hamburger special for $10 that came with onion rings, french fries, pickles, sweet onions, tomatoes and lettuce plus all the condiments. The hamburger was cooked to perfection just as I ordered it, medium and full of juices that ran out with every bite. The Hamburger with everything in it barely fit in my mouth without stretching my jaw, I had to cut in half just to eat it, and yeah it was that large. It also included a free soft drink with endless refills of which I drank 4. My girlfriend had the Hollywood chopped salad that she really enjoyed, it had many different vegetables along with what I think was feta cheese and either mango or papaya bits in it. I did taste 4 fork fulls and everything in there complimented each other with the fruit adding that extra touch. During the entire time we were there, we were never neglected nor was anyone else that I saw. When I asked for an extra napkin, not only did I get 2 hot wet towels but also lemon wedges to wash my hands with. The tall manager guy in the nice suit seemed almost psychic as my coke and water kept being refilled without me having to ask even once. Our bill barely came out to 22 bucks and I gladly left $30 dollars to cover the bill with tip. There are not many places especially in Waikiki where you can eat a meal like that for that low of a price coupled with top notch service anymore. They also validate your parking for 3 hours and when you drive out you pay nothing. I have been to other places in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center that validate, but with those validations you still have to pay $3 minimum when you leave. I would definitely recommend this place to my parents or friends. I had a hard time deciding what was greater while writing this review, the service or the food but both were excellent.
(5)
S L.
LOVE this place. They age their own beef here. I was lucky enough to have a tour and went into the beef aging room during their grand opening. The porterhouse is delicious and tender. Most people come here for dinner but what I really want to talk about is lunch. It's about $20 per person. Their burgers are about $15 and the servings are mammoth with giant onion rings. I recommend getting the Beverly Hills Chop salad and a side of their bacon. That bacon is magic -- it is a must try. I would finish lunch with some coffee because you'll need that to fight off that food coma. Try the lunch here, its definitely worth it and its also great for business meetings.
(5)
Jane M.
I am a local and enjoy Ruthies and Mortons frequently. Tried Wolfgangs and thought it was awful. Here's why... Atmosphere is noisy and touristy Waiter was more interested in helping the Japanese tourists than taking care of our table of locals. Steak tasted old..I cannot come up with a better description than that. I ordered it med rare and got well. The waiter was annoyed that I asked for a med rare replacement. My friend had fish...had better at Zippys. The sides were forgettable. A table on the other side of the room was soooo noisy with drunk folks we couldn't have pleasant conversation and the manager did nothing. This place totally blows and it was assets of money and time.
(1)
David M.
As we were looking for a quick happy hour and possibly more...Let's start with the hostess greeting; very lack luster, she seemed preoccupied and did not to give us her full attention. As we sat in the bar area (table), we were not sure if we were to be waited on or call our own drinks, as we were not advised by hostess. We sat for some time with no acknowledgement save for some looks from the bartender and hostess, yet still we waited. Finally coming to the conclusion that Wolfgang did not want our money, we took ourselves elsewhere. Being a customer service manage I would suggest retraining in basic customer service skills.
(1)
Marky M.
Went for lunch, service was wonderful, got the dinner option NY sirloin. It was average.... not great. But the real downfall of the meal was the baked potato. Honestly, I did not think you could ruin a baked potato.... It being a steakhouse.... there really is no excuse for blowing a baked potato especially given the menu's pricing.
(1)
Michael M.
I had a surprise birthday dinner at W.P. and I was happy to see all my friends there. We were at the far end of the restaurant in a wing that had no air conditioning and with windows wide open. I rarely dress up to a restaurant and was taken back with people in surf shorts and rubber slippahs all around as we waited for our table. I told a friend I came with that I should have worn shorts and a T shirt too! But here I was in a long sleeved shirt, long pants and dress shoes. The room had no air conditioning in it and only windows wide open. It was warm that night. The tables around us all had very young children. (cry-baby kind, some bloody murder screaming, some you had to turn around and make sure the parents weren't killing them loud-ok I guess you get my drift). Our table had 8 people on it. And every table around us had infants/toddlers under a year old. Aside from the crying babies, being a Saturday night constant sirens blasted as fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles flashed down Kalakaua Avenue. I believe everyone said, "SURPRISE!" when I appeared. yet I couldn't hear it (guess why?) The menu looked good and I was looking for the Porter House Steak as this is the signature of most steak places. They offered a variety of meats. I was also in the mood for a prime rib if all else fails but none was available. I also looked at the filet mignon and lamb, but was listening to what others were ordering. After much discussion (through the noise previously mentioned) we decided to order various salads, the house fries and Porterhouse steak for four. Being a fan of Ruth Chris' I was in comparison mode from the get-go. The food came quickly and soon we were eating salads, which are generous portions split in half by the waiter and we shared the Wolfgang salad which is a must eat! The steamed spinach was also delectable and a must eat! When the steaks came around I was a bit taken back when I saw the size of the steaks for four seemed a bit smallish. The steak was already cut from the bone in bite-size pieces with the rareness we had ordered it. Perfection. But I was still amazed at how small the portion was for four people. Interestingly the salads, appetizers and even the fries were large in proportion. The service was excellent and bus boys attentive to refilling water glasses and drinks. When my specially made birthday cake came around with candles on it, you could barely hear the happy birthday tune (not that I wanted to hear it) with the sirens and babies crying. I would have given this restaurant another star if we were placed in a less noisy room. Another star for a bigger steak. But overall experience waiters/busboys five star rating. Food a three star rating (averaging between the steaks and side dishes). Some points that prevented me from giving a higher rating: artificial flowers in the men's room (this is Hawai'i we have lots of fresh flowers and a great selection of plants), just a single fresh arrangement in the waiting area of the restaurant and nowhere else. I wish they would have a valet parking for some of these fine dining restaurants as we parked rather far away in the parking structure at the top of the building.
(2)
Mariko F.
I love wolfgang! They have very good steak and happy hour is a killer! I recommand them for visitors and friends who want eat a good steak ! I am local who lives in town and try out a good stuff with good deal! However, I was very disappointed one time, I think the some of their waiters are not friendly, One of them made a remark that I went their for happy hour and I can't ask for bread because happy hour comes with chips and their bread cost not cheap! after that the waiter's attitude changed totally. and he teamed up with another waiter and not treated us nice.and I didn't need to hear that ask for little bit of bread is that crime to me to put down, like I am cheap?? and 2 of the waiter wanted us to leave as soon as possible! and no. 2 waiter charged us regular price for drinks. Watch out for the bill and check that out! If they don't like you they do that kind of thing! but I like one of the most experinced waiter like Nate, he is proffesional and very freindly. Tthe Wolfgang is the most famous steakhouse and they should educate their waiter like Nate who treat the custmer nice! but we left tip that they didn't deserved!
(4)
Shantel M.
My boyfriend surprised me by bringing me hear for dinner on my birthday this past December. I was still getting over a cold at the time. This will be the first and last time we ever eat here. It was supposed to be a surprise but I ended up having to look up the number on here because we were running late. I saw the mixed reviews and started to have mixed feelings about eating here then decided since my boyfriend took the time and effort to make the reservations we would try it out. Big mistake i am never doubting the reviews on yelp again. We first get there and the hostess is ok and she shows us to our table. Its very nice but its loud and echoes because the space is very open. She doesn't tell us who are waiter/waitress will be or how many we actually have. We wait for at least 5 minutes before someone approaches us. This guy isn't very nice and we tell him we need a few minutes. Another guy actually comes up a little while later and takes our order. This guy is nicer and actually takes the time to talk to us and answer our questions about the menu. Our appetizer comes out and its very tasty (we ordered the bacon) to try but then it takes a while for our entrees to come out. I ordered the petite filet mignon (medium/well) and my boyfriend orders the rib eye (medium). When our steaks come out they seem to be okay. But as we cut further into the meat, i notice that mine is under cooked and my boyfriends rib eye is un-edible grizzle and not very much meat. One of the waiters comes over to see how everything is going and my boyfriend tells him that his steak isn't very good (he doesn't usually say anything) and that he doesn't want to send it back. The waiter insists on taking it back and bringing him something else. My bf orders the same thing as me. While we wait the manager comes over to say that he went in the back and looked at the steak and that he totally agrees and apologizes. His new steak comes out very fast. He starts to eat and notices that the steak is not medium like he asked but its actually more rare to medium/rare. By this time we aren't enjoying ourselves and i start to feel sick so we ask for a box to go home. When my boyfriend made the reservations he told them that it was my birthday and we saw someone else celebrating their birthday also. They brought out a tray with 2 pieces of cake and strawberries and sang happy birthday very loudly. We talk to the mean waiter to stop the cake and singing. because i'm not feeling well and have a headache. He tells us that he can't stop it and he does it a very mean tone. The other waiter comes by and we ask him the same thing and he says he will try to stop it. As he leaves the table and is heading to the back we see them coming out with the cake and they start singing. After they leave the table we ask for the check and a box. We were so ready to leave. I was so disappointed. The sad thing was that while we were waiting in between the family sitting next to us was having the same problem.
(1)
Suzi S.
We went there for Father's Day and it was one of the biggest disappointments EVER! We got seated and no one came by for 5-10min. My husband and my daughter sat and looked around and hopefully looked hungry enough for some attention. Finally the server came with the menu's and walked away. The demeanor was very cold and inconvenient. He came by asked us if we were ready to order except he didn't even offer the "Father's Day" special that the hostess on the phone offered. When we asked, he said, yeah sure you can order that. We initially ordered the Wolfgang's salad, ate that and then had to ask for bread, while all the other tables were given bread as soon as they sat down. It seemed that our server didn't want to wait on us, and we had another server assisting us. The meal came and I ordered the petite filet mignon and it was cooked medium when I asked for medium rare. My husband ordered the special which the hostess on the phone said their steak sauce comes as a gift with the meal however, our horrible server decided to give us that on the "house" because my husband doesn't drink wine. However, he didn't even ask if I wanted to drink it, so he never brought our 2 alcoholic drinks that came with that special he ordered. WTF?? My lobster mac n cheese was like someone cooked the mac n cheese and then decided as an afterthought to throw in some lobster pieces. The level of service overall was very poor, for $$$ we paid, you'd think we'd get better service. NEVER EVER again are we going there. Don't waste your $!!!!
(1)
Sue L.
My 3 star rating breaks down, simply, to this: 1 star - service 5 stars - food Three generations of our family, ages 14 to tutu, dined at Wolfgang's recently, We had a late reservation, 8:45, and the restaurant was full when we arrived. Our waiter was very friendly, quickly brought us water and took our orders. That's where the service ended. No one ever bothered to take our drink order. Imagine a pricey restaurant not trying to sell booze! My grandson all but tripped a busboy and asked for a Shirley Temple. It never arrived but was on the bill. My daughter and I ordered pre fixe dinners...everything from soup to nuts! We never received one of the 2 side dishes or the desserts. The portions are very generous so we asked to take our leftovers home...and while they were at it, to make sure the forgotten side dish and desserts were included. We waited...and waited...for our leftover bags and the tab. Then we waited a little longer. My grandson fell asleep at the table! And, to top it off, one of the pre fixe desserts was not included, as we found out the next night. As already mentioned, the food was terrific. The filet mignons were huge and fork tender but were cooked rarer than requested. We could've made a meal of just the creamed spinach. It's that good! The jumbo shrimp cocktail was a meal in itself. The sauteed mushrooms, we all agreed, were the best we've ever had. The leftovers fed us another full meal. And there were still leftovers!!! I wouldn't mind going back for the food as long as it was on someone else's expense account! This restaurant's manager really needs to overhaul the service and bring it up to the standard those prices demand.
(3)
Pie C.
Last Night was my First time at the GREAT WOLFGANG STEAKHOUSE! When you Enter the resturaunt the first thing you'll notice is the big smiles and greetings from every staff that they have. Everyone literally greeted us with so much Aloha. Then you see the other guests big smiles and you just instantly feel so good being there. Then you notice the classyness of the place. the tables the chairs the decour are all very matching to the store. Ambiance is toursy, trendy you'll see the glass windows that clearly shows the city of waikiki. now lets get to the juicy details! the FOOD! my GOSHHH!!!! the when we sat down waiting for the stake to come, I felt the most amazing smell of sizzling freshly cooked steak being delivered to every table around me and I suddenly felt this disturbing feeling of jealousy and anxienty longing for that stake to be deliverd on our table! When it finally came the server placed a piece of meat on my plate and without even thinking that it might be hot since it was deliverd steaming hot on our table, I was already took a hug bite of the meat, and once that piece of meat melted in your mouth a sudden rush of happiness that speads to your body like it's some sort of drug. GOSH! writing about it now makes me want to go there this second. wahahaha! maybe I will LOL. TO EVERYONE THAT'S GOING TO WAIKIKI OR TOURIST THAT ARE HAVING THEIR VACA IN HAWAII! PLS THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! you can not leave hawaii without going to Wolfgalng! 5 star service 5 star steak 5 star experience! and they do validate!
(5)
Celise N.
The food was delicious but there were some things that just keep the restaurant from being a total 5 star experience. It was loud as there was techno dance music in the background. It just had too much of a bar feeling, a very expensive bar. Second, the place was freezing. I noticed that the thermostat was set at 68 degrees. Um.... in Hawaii, that is a little cold! The steak is not really seasoned. So they have a bottle of Wolfgang's own sauce on the table. However, for $60 steak, it should be fabulous without the need for sauce. Lastly, even though there were a gazillion workers scurrying around, several times I had to look and signal for help. I was not even served a refill on my coffe We had a key lime pie and a cheesecake for dessert as they were they only two choices when using the PlayHawaii certificates. Both were OK, but not out of this world.
(3)
Elizabeth N.
This review is for the M-F 4-630p HAPPY HOUR only! As I still can't find any place that does a steak better than how my family does it. =) Keeping it very short and brief here's my recap: Pros: -$5 steak sliders w/ fries, burger sliders w/fries, steak tartar or ahi tartar! Normally these buggas are $18 or so. -Great quality food, especially for $5! Can't get that at Jack in the Crack, or Taco Hell. -Service, the folks in there are very nice. Don't let the uniform black and white throw you off. -Validated parking at the Royal Hawaiian. 4 hours free right? Not bad! -Free home made potato chips! Cons: -Limited bar seating and Happy Hour is only at the Bar -Only 2 1/2 hours for Happy Hour but that's expected. You can't give away the whole cow for free right?
(4)
Angela R.
. Service-We were seated by a japanese lady who seated us in front of the wine cellar. After sitting there for a few minutes my husband said we should ask to be seated by the window. There were many tables by the window available and you would think we would get to sit window side?!! She gave us japanese menus and somehow we got a japanese one. The waiter took our order and when we gave back the menu's the waiter says "oh these are japanese menus." We never knew who our actual waiter was because they looked like they were wandering the restaurant like dummy's. If waiters are wearing bow ties I expect impeccable service. Well, obviously this was not the case. It was really hard for me not to say anything about the poor service and disappointment with the food but because it was my husbands birthday I swore off being a bitch for a day. Talk about wrong day to decide not be a bitch lol!!!!! Food- My hubby ordered the cajun rib eye and the steak came out in a dirty looking dish, you figure they put the steak on it they would wipe the sides for a clean presentation- not! It also came out medium well but my husband ordered i medium rare. Then my hubby's steak fries came out 5 minutes after the steak came so most of his steak was gone. This place is a huge fail!
(1)
Kalani S.
The Dry Aged Rib eye is worth ordering and the fries that came with it was surprisingly spiced with a perfect crunch. We also ordered the 3lb lobster with the side of Lobster mac & cheese. If you have not experience Wolfgang Steakhouse this place is a definite must. Service was impeccable.
(5)
Kelly M.
Went for the $10 burger at lunch (thank you Honolulu magizine). How do you beat that? With $3 validated parking. It just got easier to go to Waikiki to shop, walk, or just hang-out.
(4)
erick t.
We ordered the t-bone for 2 medium rare. It was perfect, seared outside and rare inside. Great steak. I have to say the lobster mac and cheese is superb. Have it with the entree, it is hot, cheesy and goes perfect with the steak. Service was excellent. Also ask for JJ, he is the best waiter.
(5)
Bob M.
Great Happy Hour Get there early the word has gotten out. This is the best happy hour I have ever been too. Tito's is is their bar Vodka. The service is fantastic! The steak and hamburger sliders are to die for. So are the tenderloin skewers. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and friendly.
(5)
Tina Y.
Had lunch here yesterday with out of town friends. Steak salad for 21.00 way overpriced. Steak portion very small. Mixed greens yellowing and old and WAY TOO MUCH of it, like a whole bag of it dumped on the plate. One tomato slice underneath. That was it, no other ingredients. Tuna tartare portion very small. Soup portion small also. Mahi dry in sandwich, but this was only $10. Have eaten here many times at lunch, this time was really bad. Waiter dropped bowl of ketchup which splashed on me and my purse. Last time they spilled oysters on the half shell juice INSIDE my LV purse! Elsewhere in dining room other items were falling on floor off trays. Chaos!
(2)
Kristine C.
My boyfriend took us to Wolfgangs for our 2nd year anniversary. I must say the service and food is just exquisite. My boyfriend requested for a window seat, over looking the Waikiki streets and they made it happen. On top of their excellent service, we arrived about 45 minutes early of our reservation. While we waited at the bar and ordered some drinks, we got called to be seated earlier than the reservation time. Again, great service. During dinner, I wanted lobster and of course my boyfriend wanted his steak. In result we ordered the Surf N' Turf, meal came with an 8 oz steak, 1lb lobster tail, champagne. On the side (does not include) mashed potatoes, lobster mac n' cheese. Both sides were hands down the best mashed potatoes (creamy w/pepper gravy), and lobster mac n' cheese. The servers were very attentive (not annoyingly), and the manager greeted us to make sure our meal was just right. Throughout the course of the meal, I was really cold and the manager opened the restaurant windows to let the fresh air into the restaurant. Over all service, food, the whole experience was superb. I will definitely come back here to try more of their selections.
(5)
Chad Y.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers a true New York style steakhouse that offers a great menu, good service, and great ambiance. It certainly makes a memorable experience if you want a nice dinner in Waikiki. Note, my review is based on going there for dinner and I haven't had a chance to check out their happy hour which I've been told is far better! The steakhouse menu is your typical fare with house dried steaks, seafood, and other meats. Accompanied by (ordered separately) your traditional sides like potatoes, gratins and the like. I've often gone with a few friends and we have shared the "steak for 2, 3, 4" and ordered a few sides and it has yet to disappoint us. The steak is full of natural flavors and seasoned to an odd perfection. The sides are good, but nothing that wows. The sauteed creamed spinach was decent but a bit heavy on the salt, while the fried onion rings were cooked and seasoned well. The other veggies are your standard fare that are nice complements. Before I move on to dessert, be sure to try their seafood. The shrimp cocktail was perfectly cooked and just the right amount of heat in their sauce. The oysters were fresh and the crab cakes bites of heaven. The ambiance is decent and comfy, but tables overlooking Kalakaua avenue can be a bit loud with the crowds down below. Service is alright with the servers knowing their menu and portion sizes well to make great recommendations. They could notch up their attentiveness just a bit more in my book, especially considering it is a higher-end establishment. Definitely a good place to grab a steak if the mood strikes you!
(4)
Dugy Y.
Late night dinner walk in. Tried both Wolfgang & Caesar salad tasty but I came for the steak. Aged rib-eye w/lobster mac, steak was just beyond med rare and was firm. We ate close to closing so I can imagine that we were not on their high service priority.
(3)
Kathryn M.
Came here for the first time to try out their dry-aged steaks. Our reservation was @ 6PM & we were seated right away! The service here was AWESOME. We had two servers who were always on top of it and made sure everything was OK. My all time favorite food @ this place would be their Sizzling Canadian bacon! It's a must have when dining at Wolfgang's.. It's about $3-4 for each slice but it's worth it, it's not your ordinary Oscar Meyer Bacon. We also ordered the seafood platter (it's not on the menu) which included jumbo shrimp cocktail & lobster cocktail.. I love seafood!! For our meat, we got the steak for two (a good $100). The meat was supposed to be good (melt in your mouth type) but for some reason it kind of tasted the same too me. If I was to choose between Morton's and Wolfgang's, I would prefer Morton's Steakhouse! I must say this place has the best Mashed Potatoes, hands down!! I've tried mashed potatoes at a lot of places but so far this place serves the best mashed potatoes in Hawaii!! My overall dining experience here was good, you get what you pay for! I would visit this place again.
(4)
Jade N.
Took Toney here for his 30th bday just last night. Our RSVP was for 715pm. We got there @ 7pm and they were able to seat us early. We ordered the porterhouse for two, cooked medium rare...along with rice, asparagus, and sauteed onions. we also got house red. And how was it? TO DIE FOR. I swear the steak was cooked to such perfection that I thought I died and had gone to heaven for a little while. It was thick and soft. You would think with that thick sucker...it would already be hard, chewy, and will probably overwhelm your jaw. everything was great. the service was awesome too. the staff greeted him happy birthday and also gave him a special key lime pie treat. perfect size to fill us both up. OMG and we ordered the canadian bacon. i'm a bacon lover so i was very excited to get it. it was a chunky piece of bacon. we cut it with our fork and knife but honestly....i could of just used my hands. it was so good that i so want to go there to just get the bacon. lol.
(5)
Rose R.
Best steakhouse ever!
(5)
Jenel O.
Let me premise this by saying that exactly one week prior to my experience, I attended a wedding in LA with first class service. So my expectation of service is held pretty high. My Mom bought these prix fixe dinner off one of those group buying sites. Each person had some choices but were limited to a special menu. We were told the menu selections were smaller than what you would get off the ala carte menu but definitely large enough to be full. The group buying site stated a "value" price of the complete prix fixe menu but since they don't serve you the entire serving, (off the normal menu), I'm not sure how they determine this. The server was so-so. Pretty local style. Although nice, I didn't get the feeling he was 100% service oriented for a place offering $45 steaks (normal price). Appetizer: choice of shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail or bacon. I got the crab cocktail and ordered a side of bacon. -Crab cocktail: alright. Nothing special but not bad either. -Bacon - yum... but nothing to write home about. Soup/salad: choice of caesar salad, mix greens, lobster bisque or beefsteak tomatos. The lobster bisque was recommended since "you can get salad anywhere" - is what we were told. I had the soup as well as many others on our table, another diner had the casesar salad and one had the tomato/onion dish. -Lobster bisque - very bland. No flavor, just tasted like pure cream. I didn't even finish it - even after adding salt. -Caesar: I ate about 1/4 the plate of caesar salad. The cheese on it was good but everything else wasn't that great. Lettuce was fresh, dressing was light but not flavorful. They didn't even come around with a fresh pepper grinder! Entree: Rib eye, filet mignon, veal or fish. I choose rib eye. Came with small scoop of creamed spinach and mashed potatos. -Nicely cooked - little crisp on the outside, which I liked. Needed salt. Was a little tough. -Spinach - salty but I like salty so it was doable Dessert: ice cream, gelato, cheesecake. I had the cheesecake - another "ahhh". Coffee - tea... had the tea, they gave earl gray. Nothing special. Service was LACKING! I'm not sure if it's because we're "local" or because we had the prix fixe certificate or what... but it definitely felt like we were "second class". During the soup/salad round, servers says, "just tell me when you want me to fire up the steaks." What???? Isn't it the server or kitchen's responsibility to time out the food courses so they arrive promptly when the previous course is taken away? After the main entree course, we sat around for a good while with no help to box our food. When someone finally realized we were done (this is after I made sure every single person on the table had their fork and knife turned inward), a big staff dived in to take away the plates, sauces, etc (nice touch that everyone chipped in). However, the manager proceeded to accidentally drop the sauce bottle on the water cup, which shattered the glass. He promptly proceeded to blame the person who didn't cap the bottle well. Yes, our fault. But when do you blame the customer at an expensive steak house? He muttered something like, "someone didn't cap the sauce well." He left the service staff to clean up the glass bits but after they all left and we were left with a few shards on the table and a 3-year old with hands all over the table, we had to wrap up and remove the top layer of the tablecloth ourselves. He (the manager) did come back with someone in tow to replace the cover we just took off though. He did however make up for it when he sent over a dessert platter to our table - nice touch. But he never came by to apologize or explain that the platter was on the house - left it to the server to deal with. I went to use the restroom and while returning to my seat, passed by a few servers and again, the same manager. They were all rushing around and when passing by them, no one stopped to let me pass. They all squeezed through/by me. It's the simple little touches that take service to the next level and the service I expect at a restaurant like this. I later found out that while my brother took my daughter outside to walk, he wasn't paying attention as he was looking towards my daughter. He came face to face with the hostess and she didn't bother to step aside either to let him (and my daughter) pass. They had to move off to the side to accomodate her. Yes, he wasn't paying attention (and should have been), but again - SERVICE people! The food was jus so-so, esp for the prices they charge. I'd only go again if I had a major discount or someone else was paying. Maybe when my Mom bought the discounted certificate, she also bought discount service with it. (??) Validation doesn't cover the entire thing - still paid $2 while others paid $4 for going over 3 hrs. Lame.
(2)
Ken U.
I'd have to say I'm sad this was my last restaurant week meal for 2012. I will say it went out with a bang! The initial first impression is like a typical high-end steak house (Mortons, Ruth Chris, etc) very dimly lit, romantic style and good atmosphere (no homo lol). I got the restaurant week special for $34.95 - includes Wolfgang Salad, 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak, cheesecake and a soft drink (which I didn't know was offered in the meal and was not offered to me). Considering what they regularly charge, about $50 per steak alone this was a steal! Service was excellent, nothing major went wrong other than the soft drink that was not offered to me but no big deal cause I ordered a glass of wine. The Wolfgang salad (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomoatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) was VERY delicious. I could have eaten this all day. The steak was ordered medium rare; seasoned/aged just right. It was very tender, could have eaten it plain but Wolfgang's steak sauce is to die for. Finally, the cheesecake was awesome, was prepared just right. Came with some whipped cream (fat@ss status lol). Overall, I give this place 5 stars cause of the value. I'm a man of finding deals, you probably won't find one from this place real soon. If I ate here and had to pay regular price, I'd probably still be at the restaurant washing dishes. I'd go back to eat again for a special occasion; its not totally unaffordable.
(5)
Joey B.
We had the single most terrible experience ever at a steakhouse. From the time we were not greeted by the hostess when we approached the "welcome" desk to the time we finished our dinner, a lot of little things added up to make the experience one which we will not go through again. 1) Unwelcoming hostess 2) Rude host who took us to our table (I guess we were beneath him) 3) Server who dropped off the bread and ice cold cubed butter 4) We felt as if we were being rushed through our meal. The whole experience lasted 1 hour 15 minutes. 5) The steaks were not very flavorful. This is the first "high end" steakhouse that had steak sauce at the tables. Now we know why. 6) The plates were very worn down and chipped. I would expect this from a local diner, not a "high end" restaurant. It's unfortunate that this steakhouse carries the Wolfgang name. We expected more, especially at the price point, but it failed to deliver.
(2)
Brent M.
My wife and I visited here during our honeymoon. We can't speak to the food, as we went for happy hour. For happy hour, though, this place is as good as it gets. The drinks were creative, and the bartender we met was very friendly and talented (Melanie, you were awesome!!). We spent a couple hours getting top notch drinks for $7 that you could easily spend $15-20 for in Boston. If you get the chance, stop in for happy hour.
(5)
Logan A.
Best Wolfgangs outside of the original in NYC, though service is far better! Incredible experience, waitress was Jessica, fantastic job. Best steak house chain in America, period, fantastic for any occasion.
(5)
Megs F.
All meatasauruses need to eat here! This place is all about the steak! Without a doubt, this is my favorite steakhouse on the island. I have had several parties here (they have a couple separate rooms that you can reserve; otherwise, they use it for regular seating); and they have always left a great impression with my guests. For appetizers, the Canadian bacon is a must. This will be the best bacon you will ever eat. Thick cut, juicy, and full of flavor. An absolute MUST every time I go. If you start the night at the bar though, and you're a little "adventurous".. try the steak tartare. I love it. Also, when you're at the bar.. you get fresh made potato chips that are soooo freakin' delicious. An extra dirty martini with their bleu cheese olives go perfect with it. As far as meat is concerned.. I'm all about the porterhouse.. or the ribeye. Wolfgang's dry ages their steaks in house. If you ask, you can usually get a tour of the kitchen and see their aging room.. in other words, their kitchen has to always look impeccable because they never know if someone will be walked through it. For the sides.. get the lobster mac.. and the creamed spinach.. and the garlic mash.. heck, even the asparagus is great. I'm not a sweet tooth, but I can't turn down creme brulee. Wolfgang's has an awesome one. They also have some of the greatest NY cheesecake I have ever tasted.. and yes, it comes from NY. So don't wait another day, go try Wolfgang's!
(5)
Mandy C.
I was extremely excited to go to a Wolfgang's restaurant due to him being world renowned. My husband and I went to Waikiki just for this on our "Date Day" on Labor Day, it was okay. I had the Fish and Chips and my husband had a Fish Sandwich with fries! We both ordered off the 10.00 lunch menu -- we both figured hey it's our first time here so lets try something that isn't a big dent in our pocket. I loved my fish and chips, my husbands fish sandwich however, he stated it tasted gamey, he's not really a fish person, but sense moving to Hawaii has converted to one. The reason he didn't care for it on the mainland was because of the gaminess of the fish at most restaurants. The Fries were good, but not consistently cooked. Mine were done perfect and my husbands for him were not as crispy! We have both decided we would give it another shot if we were down in Waikiki again, but not our favorite place. It's not a place you say, hey lets go to Wolfgang's they're so Awesome !!!! I was a little bit disappointed :( The decor of the restaurant was nice, the staff was extremely nice as well.
(3)
L S.
Went for happy hour. Had all the appetizers. The only challenge was that they were out of several beers. Not sure why or how they could run out of 3 or 4 beers. The food was good, service excellent. I would have given them 5 stars if they didn't run out of beers.
(4)
Kayla U.
Great steak. Excellent service. But I like exotic cusine. And this is very vanilla. So thats why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)
Tricia M.
the gist: fancy name and hefty price tag for mediocre food, wine and service. the details: year-end work is stressful for both hubby and i so we decided to treat ourselves to a rare night out. after the hostesses (who by the way were dressed like they were gonna go clubbing after their shift) greeted us we asked to sit in the bar to take advantage of happy hour. unfortunately they neglected to give us menus and we sat there for a good 5-7 minutes before we got to see the limited happy hour menu. not finding anything especially appetizing, we decided to order off the regular menu. first off was a tomato and mozzarella salad (don't call it "caprese" cuz the waiter responded with "huh?"). this was actually the best thing i ate all night. thick slabs, wonderfully fresh and dressed. next was a $24 crab cake (no i didn't mistype, that's singular). it did come with a mini salad but i was disappointed with the crab meat. for that price i expected lumps, not hard shredded meat, and there were even some shards of inner shell mixed in, yuck. the lobster mac n cheese sounded better than it tasted; it was rather ordinary and boring. i must admit hubby's $54 rib eye was an impressive slab, i had a few bites but i'm just not much of a fan of that burnt ash taste in my mouth. but i guess what bugged me was the wine and service (what we really came for). i can't drink often so i literally asked for a "really good sauvignon blanc" (not even considering price since i was only gonna have one glass), and hubby requested a "really good cab." our server just nodded and another 5-7 minutes later plopped two glasses on our table, not even telling us what he had selected. hubby and i blurted in unison "what is this?" and his response was, "what, oh the brand? uh lemme check. they keep switching it." i was alittle dumbfounded, as i'd think it's standard practice to know what you're serving and also introducing it as you serve it. he came back with "it's sterling." sterling?! that's considered "really good" here at this fancy shmancy steakhouse with its cellarful of wine?! *roll eyes* i can get this at safeway - fail. our free basket of potato chips was soggy and never refilled, water glasses also could've received more attention. total bill: including tip was about $175. bottom line: Wolfgang is lucky he has some sorta groupon with japanese tourists (you'll notice how many there are), or they'd be hurting for repeat customers.
(2)
Naomi R.
Finally got to eat here...and it met all my expectations!
(5)
Consuela P.
Heard about their $10 Hamburger plate special for the month of May in honor of National Hamburger Month. So I made reservations to take hubby here for lunch since he loves his hamburgers. The special includes a Wolfgang's 1/2-pound Classic Prime Sirloin Hamburger on a Fresh-baked Sesame Seed Bun, with American Cheese (optional), Tomato, Onion and Lettuce, Steak Fries, Onion Rings and a Complimentary Soft Drink (refillable) during lunch hour, only (11 a.m.~3 p.m.) Of course...he enjoyed his meal. Me, I wanted to try something off their menu which was a big mistake and regretted my choice after taking the first bite. I had the steak tartar. It was horrible and I did not like it one bit!!! I should have had that hamburger special instead. At least we ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad to share, so I ate most of that. I just wished the salad was served first before our main meals as we tried to make room for all three rather BIG plates on our small table for 2.
(2)
Cherie T.
Only 3 Stars... The food was AMAZING!! So ono! But the service SUCKED! It was so bad. It's hit or miss... it depends on what server you get. Based on the food 5 starts... based on over all experience 3 stars. This server called my father "Chief" and "Brother"... really?! They also have cheesy rehearsed lines that they say. The people that waited on us kept saying "My Pleasure" and kept saying it over and over and over and over again like inattentive robots they just say it out of habit even if you don't ask them a question. They just say it out of nowhere. Our server didn't know any of the wines, and when we asked if they had a certain type he said "I don't know we have over 700 wines, you can look at it in the wine book" then left. RUDE! Anyway, if you get a good server lucky you but if not... just enjoy the food and try not to pay attention to the rude servers with attitude.
(3)
Brent S.
We only came here for wine and dessert. So I'll be posting an update when we go back for dinner. They have a great wine list and the cheesecake might be even better than Cheesecake Factory.
(4)
Jeremy C.
Overall fantastic place for dinner. We stopped here our first night in Oahu. The only reason this place isn't a 5 star is because it wasn't so fantastic it justified the $300 price point for 3 people (3 glasses of wine, 1 salad, 3 fillet's, 1 side of asparagus). Was it great, yep... just not $300 great. The atmosphere was very nice. The service was good. There was this odd shift change that clearly happened while we were eating, but despite a near complete change in serve staff they stayed well on top of our meal. I probably wouldn't go back simply because there are enough other high end steak places on this strip that I would hit up having been here already.
(4)
Crystal L.
You remember that scene in "1408" where John Cusack thought he got out of the hotel room but then the building broke apart and he was still in the haunted room? I felt like that sitting in Wolfgang's. The walls fell down and the food was coming out of Zippy's. I'm not ragging on Zippy's! But they have average food. If you blindfolded me, I would have thought I was eating Zippy's steak and mash potatoes. If you want to pay $300 for Zippy's food then come to Wolfgang's. The steak had no taste, the mash potatoes had no taste (not even creamy :( ), the lobster mac and cheese had no taste...I had better lobster mac and cheese out of a food truck a few days ago at "Eat the streets." Was there a shortage on seasoning at the market? The Sea Bass was overdone and not tender. I did like the "Sizzler's" baked potato and sauteed onions lol I also had the lobster cocktail and crab cake for appetizers. The lobster cocktail was OK, nothing special. The crab cake was the best thing of the night. I'm grateful they used more crab than bread but it really was just a lump of crab. It would have been perfect with a little more bread to allow the crab cake to brown on the outside for a crispy crust. I was a little disappointed about this fine dining-poser but I wasn't surprised since their yelp reviews are very inconsistent (the rating roller coaster should've deterred me) and many friends warned me, they're nothing special. But I guess curiosity got the cat. I would have given them 3 stars because our server was very attentive and nice except the server on the next table bumped my chair hard...three times!! And did not even excuse himself. How rude. The plus were the sexy hostess. I've never seen a hostess dress that sexy. She was still elegant but that was definitely a surprise for a steakhouse.
(2)
Keola m.
We walked in on a very crowded restaurant last night (friday at about 830p). I was actually suprised that the place was that crowded. talked with some friends at the bar who said that happy hour is really good. Thanks goodness for knowing people... we got a table for 7 pretty quickly. Hans our waiter was GREAT... Gave us options that were not on the menu. ie., ordered a bunch of steak and did it family style and an appetizer plattter. Quick Tip........Steak for 2,3 4 etc is way better than the Rib Eye. Its a prime rib T-Bone cut. DELICIOUS. Appetizers...Lump crab meat cocktail, Lobster, and Shrimp...basicly just boiled seafood nothing outstanding. Also, ordered onion rings...ah, I think Jack in the Box is better. Overall a experience....Great......Food is just ok... Love the background music. Drank at the bar after dinner. Gregg at the bar is GREAT!
(3)
Nancy T.
The food was ok, not much to rant and rave about and the service was just so-so. I was expecting a lot more out of this place being that it was supposed to be a high end steakhouse restaurant but the steak that I ordered was pretty much bland, I had better steaks at Outbacks. The service wasn't that great either, food took a bit long to come out and we had to flag our waiter several times just to get a refill on our water. Wolfgang is pricey for the food served and the service received.
(2)
Chelsea H.
After dining here tonight, I am glad I didn't choose to take my boyfriend here for his birthday/Valentine's day (same day, luck me right?) The food was ok, the atmosphere was ok, and the service was ok. It wasn't anything too outstanding but it wasn't horrible either. Parking is a hit or miss over here. Since it is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, sometimes parking is really ample and sometimes it sucks. Tonight, it sucked. The ambience, like many other Yelpers said, it wasn't that great. Tables are REALLY close together. I kept elbowing the guy in back of me because our chairs were literally 3 inches apart. I had to walk through tables at a distance between my body and other people's tables were too close for comfort. It was also really cold but alcohol solved that problem quickly. I guess that's their selling trick. Also, the plates look kind of outdated, almost Zippy's style.. yikes. I ordered the thick cut Canadian bacon, filet, steakhouse fries, mushrooms, and lobster mac & cheese. The sides are definitely to share since we had lots of leftovers even after 4 people eating them. Fries were ok. My friend really liked them but I thought they were overdone and dry. Mushrooms were my favorite. Lobster mac & cheese wasn't cheesy enough for me but the flavor of the lobster really came through so that's probably why it wasn't very cheesy. Filet was average. I have had better at other steakhouses. I don't know what kind of sauce came with it but my palate couldn't decide if it was good or too sweet. Canadian bacon was pretty good. $5 a slice isn't too bad a price either because it's pretty filling for an appetizer. I also ordered the chocolate mousse cake for dessert thinking it would be light but it's not. It's so rich (but soo good) I couldn't finish it all. My friends said the creme brulee and mac nut ice cream were good as well. Service could have been better. The waiter was a bit non-existant and he seemed annoyed with us because we were asking questions. My friend asked "can you tell us about the steak for 2 3 or 4?" because we weren't sure what cut it was and the waiter replied, "what about it?" I thought it was a bit sassy for a restaurant like this. I want to come back here for lunch or happy hour. I don't think I will be returning for a special occasion because I feel like I could spend my money at somewhere else with better steaks.
(3)
Dan B.
3rd time here came with a group of 6 If you're going to have Steak on Oahu this is the place. Start with the seafood sampler not on the menu but they will tell you it's a daily special. Gives you crab, lobster, and Shrimp. Also need to get the Bacon to start yes bacon. Just get it. You have to use the the wolfgang steak sauce. For main course get the Steak for 2,3 or 4. Make sure to pour a little of the juices over the steak and of course a little Wolfgang steak sauce. For dessert get a assortment and share. Wine list is average and a bit overpriced but if you know what to look for ur fine a few gems. Solid service and heck your in Honolulu do just relax and enjoy.
(4)
David K.
My wife and I went for their Valentine's special...a few weeks ago advertised for $99.95...last week for $102.95. When we arrived the waiter did not mention the special, so we said we came for the special and was told it is $106.95. ????? We noticed our waiter serving the table next to us their bacon cut in pieces. He dropped a piece, picked it up and put it with the other pieces being served and continued serving with the same utensil. For $4.95 a slice, the piece should have been replaced,but was not. Did I mention our waiters apron had more food stains than white. When our salads arrived, he dropped a crouton, he proceeded to put my salad plate over the crouton rather than removing it. He then came to remove our salad plate and bread basket. My wife said she wanted to enjoy the bread for later and was told there would be no room on the table, so she needs to take it all on her small plate. ( plate is the size of half a dollar bill.) Dinner plates arrive and are placed over the crouton again.Steak was a perfect medium. My wife asked for ice in her water. When he poured the water and could not get any ice in the cup,he turned and said "the waters cold" and walked away?????????? I also noticed unlike other bad reviews from other establishments with bad customer reviews,,management does not reply to posts to explain or justify bad food or service. nuff said...
(2)
Jimmy T.
One of my favorite restaurants to eat at! Great food, great service! I recommend the French Onion soup! So far the best I've had on the island!
(5)
Brie A.
The Canadian bacon is enough reason to go back to Wolfgang's Steakhouse! It is almost a quarter-inch thick slab of bacon that one could easily think was just ham. It is cooked to perfection and depends on how hungry a person is, it could substitute a meal! The service is terrible but the food speaks for itself. I had the filet (I've had better but it was decent). When we went in (lunch hours) there were 3 servers in the main room each servicing their respective tables. But by the end of our meal all three had come to our table for some reason or another (it was chaotic for only 6 parties of 3-4 each in there!). We were barely greeted by the hostess, barely greeted by our first server and busser, and the man who took our order had to return 3 times to make sure he had it correct.
(4)
Gemma R.
Came here last night for the #RHCFAF event and I wanted to bathe in the clarified butter that they cooked their porterhouse in. If I could grow my own cow farm, I hope they would all taste like that steak. On top of that, I hate veggies and I destroyed the creamed spinach (which has no cream from what I found out). The service, food and embiance was amazing. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Jenn W.
Go for the Happy Hour! It's a must. I had the beef sliders. Comes with a large side of french fries and of course the chips! So hard for me not to devour 2, not 1 basket of chips. Next time we are on the island we'll definitely try the dining area but to be totally honest, I really liked the bar side.
(5)
Larry C.
Wolfgang's was a bit of a let down. Beautiful restaurant, excellent waiters, professional podium staff/seaters. Waiters worked together to bus and reset tables. They provided great recommendations, were incredibly friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. On the food side, it wasn't the best great dining experience. Food was only so-so, a bit bland, and definitely not worth the top dollar price. The Waikiki area offers better quality food with equally good staffing, views, service etc. Time waiting between courses was acceptable, not on the dime but not lagging to long. Something that struck me as odd was that the manager did almost NO table touching and seemed to be standing around a lot. He checked up on 2 small tables that were (to my understanding) acquaintances of someone. He didn't even stop by the large tables (over 10 people), just seemed a bit strange. The time he did stop by our table it was to ask how much was on a gift card (couldn't you call the number and check without bothering us during dessert) and apologize that the card wasn't being accepted. It was a gift card for the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and he asked if the gift card was valid for the restaurant (which is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center). Again it wasn't upsetting just a strange question to ask. It seems like you would know if your restaurant participated with the rest of the center in gift card programs. Overall, not a bad restaurant but I would not return for a second visit.
(3)
King M.
My friends and I came to this restaurant during happy hour for her birthday. So we ordered all the appetizers and it was bomb!! I loved the steak and veggies on the stick with rice! Yum! The bacon was delish!!! The mango margarita was on point and so refreshing! The down fall on the day/time we went it was super hot! Like blazing out! They left the door open for fresh air, but common now, Hawaii is so hot, what air are you looking for? Plus we were sipping on our cocktails and I couldn't even finish my refreshing mango margarita because I was sweating from the heat and the alcohol made me sweat even more!!! Our water hasn't been filled since the time the lady sat us down. All of my friend's waters were empty for quite sometime! After having a heat stroke, I excused my self to the bathroom, and let me tell you it was the coolest and coldest place of the restaurant! I wanted to stay in the bathroom cause it had AC and it was beautiful lol. I took some napkins with me just incase I need to wipe my face when I go back to my dining table. When I got back to the table, the waters still haven't been refilled! I was like omg, these waiters suck! So calmly I waived down a waiter that was cleaning on the side of us and asked him if we could get a refill of water. He kindly said of course. Yet it was still soo hot, I think that's why we all drank our waters so fast! Overally, the place is delish and amaze! I would definitely go back, but maybe for dinner when the restaurant turns the AC on. I don't get it, they should turn the AC on when the sun is up and turn it off when its night time and much cooler. Anywho, Maybe the AC was on the whole time, but it still was super hot!
(3)
Lindsay C.
Since we moved to Waikiki 9 months ago, we were on the hunt for the perfect steak, to replace our favorite Capital Grille from the mainland. We have tried BLT Steak, Ruth's Chris and Hy's, and Wolfgang's was the next on the list. And let me tell you, its at the bottom of my list now. To drink we ordered a bottle of Mondavi Pinot Noir ($55), and an Ultimate Cosmo ($12.95). They were out of the Mondavi, so they brought over a bottle of Argyle, and charged the same price - not sure about the actual cost of this bottle, but a very nice gesture (see extra star for service at the bottom). We started with a Caesar salad ($10.95), which they split for us two ways, and a bowl of lobster bisque ($9). Again, looking for a replacement to my favorite Lobster bisque from Capital Grille, and this didn't touch it. It was good - a much darker base, with two pieces of lobster in the center. The salad was your average Caesar salad - nothing fancy, but it was good/average. For dinner we ordered the Steak for Three - which was two porterhouses. It came out on a sizzling hot plate and was served to us by the food runner. It was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare in the very center, but was very charred on the outside (which I am not a huge fan of). Steak was ok, again, not to crazy about it because of the char. I had to cut the outside off because it was just too crunchy and I couldn't fully enjoy the juiciness of the steak. For sides we ordered the Onion Rings ($9.95) and Cottage Fries (9.95). They were both very big orders, so good for the price... but the Onion Rings tasted powdery - almost like floury. I ate one, and no one else at the table even tried one. The Cottage Fries were really good - they were HUGE pieces of potato... soft chips. They were good. I don't know if we were stuffed or if we were just so disappointed, that we didn't attempt dessert. I would have given Wolfgangs just two stars, but the service was excellent. The waitress was really good at relating to her tables and was very attentive. Although, as a waitress, I would have noticed that the onion rings went pretty much untouched, but this was never commented on. I did add the third star for the waitress. Overall if you like a dry rubbed steak, this is the place to go - but i would recommend maybe getting just the 16oz fillet rather than the steak for 2, 3 or 4. Fillet part was tiny. Very expensive for what you get - especially with BLT and Ruth's right down the block. Our next stop on the steak train is DK's - the only other Dry Rubbed steak joint on island.
(3)
Tao M.
Wolfgang Steakhouse is in my top three Honolulu Steak houses. They have the look and feel of a real East Coast steak house. Order the steak to share, lobster/shrimp salad ( I think), Mac n Cheese, scalloped potatoes, cream spinach.... Of course dont forget their giant cheese cake with a mountain of some sort of whip cream.... Their steak sauce is ohno too!
(5)
Scott K.
Bacon...I LOVE BACON!!! At $3 a piece its is so worth it. Since I happen to be in Waikiki this evening, i figured I would drag my friends and do a meal train. First up with a drink and pupu's. Since the bar had a couple spaces open, we proceeded to Wolfgangs bar to start the night off with some pupus. Bacon...... Caesar Salad..... (2) Dirty Martini........... Total $41 Ok not the cheapest place to start your dinner evening but well worth it when it comes to bacon.
(4)
Jason W.
What a great spot to grab a nice steak! I am pretty sure this is the ONLY place on the island that you would want to come to have a real aged steak. I had the porterhouse which was amazingly cooked and was very tender to the point it almost melted in my mouth; no Kobe but still top notch! The steak had a wonderful taste, these were really good dry aged steaks! I also had the Creamed Spinach, OMG that was orgasmic! You must get this if you come here! Also had the asparagus which was tasty! Additionally I had crab with a dipping sauce and fresh (live) oysters for my appetizer. Yes I ate well indeed! And the price was PERFECT, not over the top but just right for a great meal. Service here is very good as well is the decor. If you are a wine drinker, I think you'd pass out over the wine cellar they have in this place. Had to have been a few hundred of bottles in it! SIDE NOTE: I came here originally thinking it was THE "Wolfgang" as in Wolfgang Puck, but half way through my meal I figured out that it was not Wolfgang Puck's place but some other dude whom I've never heard of. That honestly made me a tad bit upset, not down right pissed off or anything but I did feel it was a little misleading considering the way this place brands. AKA Huge "Wolfgang" and below it a small lil bitty "wolfgang zwiener" SO just an FYI. Either way it was very very very very very very very good. Will do this again!
(5)
Derrick S.
When you think of steakhouses there are usually three things that come to mind. Good food, lots of money spent and a great atomsophere. Needless to say the high prices were spot on, average price of a steak is $55. The menu isn't very big, you have a choice of 4 different steaks or you can go with the steak for 2-3-4 option, veal chops, or lamb chops. Mix in a small selection of fish and you have Wolfgang's menu. Anyway, I digress. The seating doesn't do much for the atomosphere, especially when the tables are tiny and you feel like you're back in high school sitting at one of the tables in the cafeteria. The food itself is alright, cooked perfectly (which seems pretty hard to do these days) and extremly tender, but the flavor doesn't jump out like it does hat Hy's and some other steakhouses, not to mention they drown it in melted butter. If you're worried about cholesterol, tell them to hold it. The service we got was terrible! Our waitress was really friendly but not very good at her job. She never refilled our water, didn't ask us if we needed anything or if the food was even good for that matter. What makes it worse is we were sitting right next to the register. If you're coming back to use the register ever few minutes, wouldn't you turn your head to ask your guests how everything is? Needless to say I wasn't impressed and will probably stick w/ my normal spots. At first I thought maybe she wasn't feelin us too much so we started watching her, she didn't really go back to ANY of her tables and she even snapped at a co-worker because he was going to her tables checking up on people. She told him to worry about his own tables and leave her alone. Definitely not what you expect from a "high-end" restaurant.
(2)
Kevin W.
Been to this and other locations several times each. This last time was particularly good. The steak for 3 was finally perfectly cooked medium rare. The plate is warm, so if you let it sit too long, it cooks a bit more on the plate. I really wish steak houses would standardize what medium-rare means, or add a medium rare closer to rare option - that's how this one was, and that's how i liked it. (Other times I've been to Wolfgang's the steaks have been a bit overcooked - a cardinal sin to me). Steak for 2 or 3 or 4 is a dry-aged Porterhouse steak. The ribeye was also good, but not as good as the porterhouse for some reason. The dipping rejuices is nice, a signature Wolfgang's touch. Sauteed mushrooms were excellent, obviously buttery. German potatoes were a bit overcooked and could've been much better - I've made better myself. Wolfgang's Salad had great tomatoes - but with all the canadian bacon, it's definitely not a healthy salad. Bacon was good - but not as awesome as I remembered it in Wolfgang's/Peter Luger's experiences of past. Wolfgang's has had a tendency to overcook their steaks, based on my prior 3 or so times, but this time it came out perfect.
(4)
Jonathan M.
Such a disappointment from the service side from this restaurant. I'll go into the food first though...food was excellent. Angel hair pesto pasta with grilled chicken was delicious and the $10 Cheeseburger special was awesome. Large patty with Onion Rings and Fries. The food was great, would go back definitely for the food. Service. It was Memorial Day, came here for lunch. Place was not full, about 30% table utilization if had to estimate. We still waited 15 minutes to sit down. We were told that they had a large group event in the back area which I can understand will take away servers and what not but why wait us in the front when we could simply wait at a table with water?? Well, we finally sit down and we do not get the lunch special menu based on reading the reviews on yelp so we had to ask for that. Water was served in the smallest glass possible. The waiter was serving multiple people, doing multiple tasks (taking orders, bussing tables, getting drinks) and this was obvious in the way he asked us if we were ready to order. Then the check takes forever to come...we have to ask for it, it arrives and its for the wrong table!! So...if the service could match the quality of the food, easy 4 star...but it didn't.
(3)
Dennis W.
It's the bacon!...& meat!...timely service could be improved, a little!
(4)
Maria B.
I love the steak here! It's dry aged perfection! The NY happy hour special is a NY steak served with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach. The creamed spinach here is by far my favorite side dish. It's simple, yet flavorful and it compliments the steak very well. The service is always impeccable & I would definitely recommend coming here when you have a carnivorous craving!
(4)
Darick M.
I had the Canadian Bacon appetizer and a medium-rare ribeye.. The Canadian Bacon was nice, thick, and fatty and it was good to sop up the puddles of fat left on the plate with bread. The service was excellent! parking was only like $2 with validation.. I would recommend this place for people who like steak! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here again!
(4)
Kelly T.
Wolfgang's was totally on a whim. The husband and i were already in Waikiki for an event, which we left hungry... Rarely in Waikiki in the evening, at the same time, we decided to try out Wolfgangs. Although I can see why the reviews on this place seem to evoke a "LOVE IT" or "HATE IT" response, we kinda fell into the former category. Maybe it's because we weren't really expecting it to be as formal-like as it was. They were fairly busy, but accommodated us easily near the center of the dining room floor. Unfortunately, this spot was just beneath the AC duct...and freezing! I had already ordered a bottle of mineral water when we asked our waiter if we could relocate to another table. For some reason, the server in the area we wanted to move to, flatly told our waiter "NO, I'm sorry...it's reserved". For some unknown other reason...completely random, because that's how I do it...I grabbed my bottle of water from the old table, just in case it got cleared away after our departure. Haha...obviously my auto-pilot mode didn't think that they would be transferring our drinks to the new table. So there we were, standing awkwardly in the middle of the dining room...mean waiter telling our waiter "NO ROOM FOR YOU", husband ready to say something to both of them, and me...holding my stuff and an oversized bottle of mineral water. I guess the random spectacle somehow aligned the stars...and the manager came swooping into the picture. Probably embarrassed by the fact that his waitstaff left me carrying this huge bottle of water, which was more of my own doing than theirs, he quickly diffused the waiter situation and took us to a more private area...away from the main floor and the AC draft. From there...it was like we achieved fine-dining Nirvana. Haha...not that we cared, but it was like the floor manager was on a personal mission to take care of our needs. Everywhere we looked, there was someone waiting to help serve our food (we split a rib-eye....and a ginormous lobster), and them some. Yeah...I can definitely see how this might be considered "overdoing it"...but we were hungry...and it didn't bother us. While the steak and lobster was great, it was my rich slice of cheesecake....WITH homemade whipped cream...that took it over the top. Ahem...YUM!!!! Not sure if we will be revisiting anytime soon...cause the bill total was enough to get us on an over-night stay on Maui, but still it was a great experience.
(4)
S F.
I'm not a huge steak eater but, they have the most amazing strawberry daiquiris!
(5)
Annie W.
Happy hour time =) Russel M put together a nice happy hour for us and nicely advertised the event for all yelpers =) Can't beat the deals here during happy hour. $5/ each you can sample their ahi tar tar, steak tart tar (tender and delish), plus other steak sliders, glasses of wine. Their mac n cheese was explosive and really strong in cheese smell, the way it should be. To my surprise, it was made with various white and not traditional yellow cheese. Oh, how can I forget! They have free baskets of thinly sliced/crispy potatoes for starters. Service was excellent, attentive and so we'll come back for their main courses next time.
(4)
Esteban W.
Wolfgang's has clearly become one of my TOP spots to get some good breakfast/brunch/lunch eats at. It's really good food with a touch of class. It's no wonder why I chose them for a Brunch Boozers ( bit.ly/kejk8D ) location and I truly recommend them anytime you are on the hunt for an amazing Breakfast Burger... Yeah - Burger for breakfast is what you get when you wake up at 11am. The GOOD: The value lunch. I mean they have a really great burger for lunch and it is only $10. The best part about it is that Wolfgang's is totally a white table cloth establishment. I feel bad when I walk in without a collar, but what the hell - that burger is awesome, and they don't judge me on my clothing (at least not to my face). Also amazing: Fish and Chips (F&C). Tim P. and I, or 'Ban and Pham have come in several times, and although I haven't ordered the F&C myself, Pham raves on their crispiness and I have to say - what I've tasted was nothing less than succulence. Very crispy outside and moist delicious fish inside, the F&C is a perfect alternative for your pescetarian friends. The next part is probably the best winner I have for Wolfgangs - so much it needs its own separate paragraph: Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict. I love them. Period. I know people have their 'beef' with the beef - but I think this is one of the best breakfast bennies I have ever experienced. Why? Because it's only 12 freakin' dollars. You can't get regular Eggs Benedict at any other restaurant for under 16, let alone a fine dining joint like Wolf-freakin'-gang's. Say what you will about these Eggs Benedict, paired with the German potatoes, this is a 'healthy' portion for breakfast, and at 12 bucks, you'll be set... or at least, most people will be set. If you're one of the few that still needs more - stuff your face with their Canadian Bacon - a 1/4in thick slice of deliciously grilled/fried bacon (not that crazy 'round ham' you see at the super market, but good 'ole slab strip of belly!). The BAD: No place is really perfect, and as always I try to balance out some bad with my good for every location. Wolfgang's does have its problems, the main one being that they tend to take their time. But really, for really good food, they should - except - sometimes, even though they take their time, they seem to struggle with things like, cooking a burger medium rare. On the other hand, when they get things perfect - it's magical. Other minor problems are refills with drinks. They tend to lag in refilling water and other beverages, mainly because their water glasses are small - wtf - so, I end up drinking many glasses because they pile in the ice, and usually around the second to third refill of your water, they tend to give up and figure that you're hydrated enough. That's a big pet peeve, but if you're listening, it's easy to fix. OVERALL: Wolfgang's has won a top spot in my restaurant repertoire. I frequent them often, and the value of a 10 dollar burger or 12 filet mignon Eggs Benedict can not be beat. Another PERK: you get FREE Champagne with your Island Discount (i.D. Card) - Amazing! A winner in every sense of the word, so much so that I am prepared to give 5 Stars - I don't care if I don't get my water refilled, or if I have to wait a few more seconds for the food - it's all worth it.
(5)
R.Mei ..
First time ever trying the pupus and drinks. Deffinitely recommended for a happy hour venture! The lobster crustinis, steak kabobs and ahi tartar are sure winners! Not only will the foods satisfy your taste buds and palate, The visual appearance and presentation of foods are also as Stimulating and appealing. The lychee martinis are a must!
(5)
Kevin H.
This place is just not worth it. We came here because we mistakenly thought it was a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant and the fact that the best steak we've ever eaten in our whole lives was from Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant in Los Angeles. We were super disappointed with our experience at this Steakhouse. But it turns out that this is NOT a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant at all (thanks for all your comments!). This is a Wolfgang Zweiner restaurant, and that explains everything. First of all, our waiter sucked. He was rushed. He never explained anything on the menu to us and didn't try to "sell" any of the food. I could have gotten the same service from Zippys. The menu was very basic. I had the filet mignon and my fiance had the Rib Eye. At least the portions were big. But the meat was tasteless and I had to use the bogus A1-Steaksauce on it to give it flavor (if you read the other reviews, other people have had the same experience). Also, there was nothing exciting about the menu. Where's the bone-in-filet?? Where's the wagyu beef??? How about some beef carpaccio?? I usually eat dessert with every fine dining experience and I couldn't find anything that even remotely interested me. Wolfgang Steakhouse = MAJOR FAIL
(1)
Ryan T.
Although I had been here for dinner before, I thought that I would give the happy hour a try. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. For starters, we were served fresh fried potato chips free of charge. For only $5 each, we had the ahi tartare, steak sliders, and hamburger sliders. Since this was my friend's first time, I told him that we had to order the sizzling Canadian bacon. Who does'nt love bacon, especially a huge slice hot off the grill. Besides the pupu specials, they also offer a "Taste of New York" which includes a 10 oz. bone-in steak, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and a sampling of Junior's Cheesecake from Brooklyn, NY for about $35. I will definitely come back here again.
(4)
Chad M.
After reading the reviews i was skeptical of this place. Time: 6pm Day: Sunday It gets busy after 6pm. It is like a tourist restaurant (many tourist in the restaurant given it's at royal hawaiian shopping center. As i waited for other guest to arrive i noticed some staff unsure of what they were doing (following what looked like the service manager). The menu is quite small considering that it is a steak house focused on aged steak. We had an okay waiter ordering our food first because it was getting busy. Steaks were cooked properly and sides were okay(not the highlight). It is very expensive with an ala carte menu. Would I return there? Maybe if they had better sides with reasonable prices.
(3)
Laurence K.
went for lunch had the special 10 burger on the lunch menu. it was excellent. just bummed that the server was upset we didn't order 50 filet's. sorry don't have an attitude if you work lunch I cant eat a 16 oz fillet for lunch sorry
(3)
Frederick G.
I have eaten at Wolfgang's about 12 times total. I want to like it but it is so hit or miss. Eating at the Bar is always good for some reason, but every time that I sit at a table it is average. For what I am paying for a steak it should not be average. Unfortunately, the steaks are not that great. However, the bacon appetizer has always been good. If you want a good steak go to DK's. Great steaks and great wine with much better service.
(2)
John O.
Very cool place, and very popular during Happy Hour! I discovered their Happy Hour on the Happy Hour Hawaii app. the app is up to date and shows all the Happy Hours in Hawaii real time. The first time I came in it was busy but I was able to squeeze in at the bar. The bar is rather nice and comfortable. They have their Happy Hour menus displayed on the counter with the prices of their drinks and pupu menu. All pupus are $5. not sure what the prices of the drinks are since I only ordered martinis and they ran at $7. The martinis were very good ! :-) As for the pupu, well, they sure serve a generous size plate for only $5! I think most people would be happy about that. I order the steak sandwich pupu which came with shoestring fries. I could not eat the whole thing! As for the atmosphere, it is casual. No need get dressed up. I came in a T-shirt and cargo shorts. Some were dressed in business attire while others were dressed like me. Not sure about walking in from the beach with board shorts, but hey, you're in Hawaii! There was no live entertainment going on. Just the outgoing bartenders and a couple TVs playing showing sports. Happy Hour is from 5-6:30pm. Overall, I really enjoyed this place, but get there early especially if you decide to come with friends. They offer a taste of New York meal that includes Junior's Cheesecake! I definitely have to try that!
(4)
Dennis M.
attended the restaurant week special with T bone steak. Steak from fair, nothing to brag about, but the service was not there. over 30 minutes from salad to entree during lunch in a restaurant that is 1/4 filled. Something is not right here.
(2)
Iza P.
From the food to the service to the ambience...all around great dining experience for $210 for 3 people (including tip) Having to travel a lot for work, with savage meat eaters amongst my co-workers, I have dined in quite a number of steakhouses. Quite a number...so I was used to the whole steakhouse ordering system - meat only...sides are separate (meaning you still pay extra). So on the table we started with the Crab Cake appetizer...loaded with crab, and not with cake. It also came with a dollop of what one could consider a salad...mixed greens with I guess the house vinegrette. Tasty. I did find it interesting that the Crab Cake came along with tartar sauce in a bowl, which was pretty much the equivalent size of the Crab Cake. Really now...who eats that much tartar sauce (the crab cake was a good size). Personally, I was happy with the lemon wedge they provided. No tartar sauce for me. For entrees, the table was served with 2 fish dishes, and 1 steak. Go figure, I was going to be the only red-meat eater tonight. However, the Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled Salmon were so large in size...I mean..where did they find these fish? We are talking about larger than ones hand with fingers fully extended. The Tuna was grilled pretty much to perfection. And however they seasoned it...it was excellent. The Salmon looked like it was a serving of 2, maybe 3 pieces of fish and not one. Also nicely cooked. And my steak...the filet mignon? The biggest piece of filet I've ever had. And not necessarily by surface area...but just extremely extremely thick. Perhaps it was the thickness that threw off the quality of the meat, but this was the primary reason why I didn't give them a 5 star rating. As for the sides...steamed asparagus and lobster mac & cheese. Both done very nicely. Ample amounts of asparagus. Yummy mac & cheese. Woflgang's is really a 4.75 rating particularly because of the service. Our waiter Rafe, was extremely attentive and constantly cleared our table from things like finished dishes to empty Equal packets. He even scooped out the mac & cheese and served it to us, individually on our plates. Thought that was a bit weird and that he did it because we just got the food, but when reaching for more, he came over to serve me again. I politely declined, as I can scoop my own mac & cheese, but did have to make note to the manager that the service here was great. I. would. go. back. And really, the bill with a good tip was like $200, but I threw in the extra $10 for serving the mac & cheese. Maybe that was his plan all along, but either way, impeccable service that night. Impeccable. Oh yeah, and they apparently have a pretty good happy hour menu of drinks and selected $5 appetizers. And their view of Kalakaua was pretty nice. Really...I. would. go. back.
(4)
Art T.
First of all I found out that this restaurant is not from the celebrity chef Wlofgang Puck. This restaurant is owned by the same person who owns Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar that is located in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Since my friend heard about the popular sirloin burger, I decided to go there for lunch the last minute my friend asked me to try some place new to explore. The atmosphere was very pleasant there. It was not noisy and the weather was gorgeous. I remember the other popular appetizer, Canadian bacon, recommended by other Yelpers. The slice of bacon was $4 a piece but let me tell you. It was totally worth it. You just have to enjoy every morsel of that thick slice bacon. I had the famous sirloin burger. It came with fried onion rings and fries. I enjoyed every bite. The burger was huge and very moist. I did not have put any sauce on it since I just wanted to taste the natural sirloin beef with the fresh lettuce and tomato. I made a mess on my plate since I enjoyed it too much. The crumbs were every where. Another friend also recommended to go there for happy hours. So you can expect to see me soon again at this place. Parking: The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The shops there validates the first hour free and $1/per hour up to 4 hours total. I think it is great since parking in Waikiki can be pain in the ___.
(4)
Kimo K.
Famous name brand draws in the Japanese tourists at city center, location, street view, music in courtyard, atmosphere, good steaks, big prices. Nice that they put some tables outside. But would be even better if they could put outdoor seating across the walkway on the wasted space astroturf that has a open air and nice view of the Royal Hawaiian. World Class bar.. very professional bartenders. Went in once however and the bar was full.. trying to decide to wait for a table in the bar or just go to Doraku .. the hostess wearing an cheeky cheap and almost sleezy cocktail dress .. gives me stink eye and asks what I want.. in eastern Euro accent .. oh sorry, I forget sometimes I am Hawaiian so no can eat nice place... BUT the bartender, a pro like the ones at "21" in NYC, while busy at the bar saw what was going on, apologized for not having a seat at the bar, cleaned off a table near the bar and got me a drink while I waited for my guest.. an exec at JTB from Japan.
(4)
Linda S.
Okay so this Review is for the week of Valentine's day 2011. We were a little late to the restaurant because there was something going on at the Sheraton so traffic getting into the parking structure was crazy. Once we got the the restaurant my BF told them his name for the reservation. We were immediately seated at a secluded area (little to none foot traffic) near the front door. Two servers/waiters gave us menus and then disappeared for about 15 minutes. The servers then came back to let us know that we were seated in VIP seats and that they will be with us momentarily. Um, why would you even tell us YOUR ERROR, to make us feel bad? It is not like we lied to get VIP seating. So now because of this error you make us wait longer before you even ask us what we would like to drink?! Okay so now to the food.. They explained to us the menu and we decided to order appetizers of the seafood platter, thick Canadian bacon and I had the Lobster bisque. The seafood platter was alright, a good variety of food. The bacon is REALLY thick but the 2 pieces that we ordered were short, and not worth $3 a piece. I didn't like the Lobster Bisque, it was lumpy when it shouldn't be. I think the lumps are from when the soup gets cold and the forms the layer on top. It shouldn't be there! They should have skimmed it off the top and not just mix it into the soup. The lobster in the soup tasted like it had been sitting in water, kinda soggy and there was no taste. I've had the lobster bisque from Hy's Steak house, and it was awesome there. Sides consisted of German potatoes and Asparagus. I would recommend the German Potatoes. They pan fry the potatoes with onions and I think pieces of ham, then they throw it into the oven to cook some more. It comes to you all crispy so you can't tell what is what but it is awesome! If we were to come here again I would definitely order this again. We both ordered the Rib Eye for our meat. Mine was cooked perfectly, but I felt that must not have been marbled enough because it was kinda tough. Then I looked over to my BF's meat and was really disappointed. On his plate was a big slab of FAT! Only 1/4 of the meat was edible the rest was all INEDIBLE FAT. I asked him if he wanted to say something but he didn't. We didn't order desert we just kinda wanted to get out of there already. We probably won't go there again. Kinda sad because we heard great things about Wolfgang's. We're just going to stick with our steak house of choice Ruth Chris.
(2)
Lora H.
I wish I could give Wolfgang's Steakhouse more stars... but I was actually disappointed in the steak! For starters, the prices were HIGH...which is fine if the food is good. But I had the Filet Mignon and it was horribly dry and lacked flavor. I've had Filet at Ruth's Chris and the Filet there is juicy and packed with flavor. The sides were okay but nothing stood out. There is one thing on the menu that was amazing... the bacon appetizer. I know - bacon at a steakhouse?! But really, it was sooooo tasty, but that's only if you like bacon and salty foods. It's a big hunk of bacon but so tasty! Now, despite the disappointment in the food, the service was oustanding! Will I try it again? Maybe. My friends who have gone said they really liked it there, even better than Ruth's Chris. Perhaps I went on an off night. Who knows. I was told though that they are known for their Porterhouse so maybe next time I'll try that instead. My recommendation is don't do the Filet!
(3)
Jenni C.
I chose to go here on a date because I really wanted to eat steak. Well the date kinda sucked, but the steak was well worth it! I am defiantly keeping this restaurant on my places to go out to eat on a date list! The mozzarella and tomato salad was very good, however the tomato was sliced a little bit too thick for me, would have been great with thinner slices of tomato. The creamed spinach was very good, great choice. The steak was soooo good! It taste even better the next day. I loved the steak sauce they have also, and I don't even like steak sauce, but I enjoyed the taste 100%. The waiter was very nice, attentive, and polite, I hope the staff is always that nice every time I go to this restaurant.
(4)
Al C.
What a waste of money! The service sucks big time. I've reserved a table for two. When I got there, I had to wait ten minutes while the Japanese tourists who came after us with no reservation were seated before me. After I sat down, had to wait another 5 minutes before I had to ask for a menu. Another 5 minutes passed before someone took my drink order. When the waiter finally showed up, he did not go over the specials for the night. The waiter, NxxE, assigned to our table basically just took the order and gave me the bill. I get better service at Blazin Steak.....LOL On top of that, the utensils and glasses were sticky and greasy. I swear my fork smelled like it was marinated in last diner's ribeye grease. As for the food. I had ordered the steak for two, which cost 99 bucks. It was just blah...... Basically a T-bone steak for 99 bucks. What a rip off! The steak tastes way better at Morton's or BLT. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Your money can be better spent elsewhere.
(1)
Peter C.
When I dine at steakhouses, I expect to eat the steak without any steak sauce. However, at Wolfgang's, I'm sorry to report that I in fact had to pour out a measure of their house sauce, since the steak was lacking in flavor (although, the sauce tasted vaguely similar to cocktail sauce). Also, the outer portion of my medium-cooked filet mignon was rather tough and crispy. The lobster mac-n-cheese (yes, I actually ordered it) was okay. I enjoyed the pieces of claw meat and rich, toasted cheese in it. The service was satisfactory. The atmosphere was urban-trendy - not for couples that want that certain romantic ambiance. The serving staff was knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. However, all-in-all, I left with a full stomach but was largely unimpressed. Pros: the house steak sauce was interesting; knowledgeable staff Con: flavorless steak
(2)
Cristy S.
I treated my bf at this place on Saturday for the restaurant week special... It was my third time to eat at Wolfgang - the previous two times I bought the $10 lunch special (amazing deal for a classy place like this!). We had the set menu for $35 each which was a considerable savings as it would have cost around $80 or more each at regular price. The atmosphere is very high class, my bf was impressed as it was his first time there also. We had such great seating - right by the window overlooking the trees and streets of Waikiki. They keep the windows wide open letting in a lovely breeze. All the chefs and waiters are dressed very professional and are super friendly and accomodating. The whole restaurant is very elegant and you feel rich being there haha. For the beginning we had a salad which was okay... the main meal of the steak was delicious!! I couldn't finish it as it was a giannt piece. Then we had dessert - NY cheesecake and that was very good too. The slice was tiny compared to a slice at the Cheesecake factory but more than enough because it was rich and filling, especially when you are already full of steak :) Good place to go if you want to dress up, feel high class, and eat some yummy steak with great service :) Park in the Royal Hawaiian and they validate you. Oh and the $10 lunch special is really good!!!! A lot of food for the price. The fish burger is nice and light and the beef burger is very juicy and HUGE. I definitely recommend it :)
(4)
Raider J.
Pete Luger's but with a great window view of Waikiki! I am a huge fan of NY's famous Pete Lugers' Steakhouse. I recently learned that several years ago, the head waiter of Pete Lugers' left and formed his own steakhouse called Wolfgang's. I had wanted to try this place for quite some time, but just never made it. I arrived to HI a few days ago and found out that there was a Wolfgang's here in HI. So off we went today with a few busines colleagues. We ordered the lobster bisque, porterhouse steak for 3, german potatos and creamed spinach. The bisque was very good...creamy and quite flavorful. The steak, german potatos and creamed spinach were cooked to perfection just like PL's in NY. OUTSTANDING!!!!! Except for the great view of Waikiki........and the beautiful decor, I would have thought that I was in NY eating at Pete Luger's renowned restaurant.
(5)
Victoria C.
I forgot to add one of my favorite things to eat here is the $3 bacon!!!!! Yes $3 for one slice but it's a FAT slice. So juicy & thick! Probably one of the best things here besides the apple streudal. All you bacon lovers must try it!!
(4)
Kimmy T.
Best steak ever. I love their aged meat. Service is friendly and nice. Little pricy. And I have some thoughts about their advertisement.... we went there for this Valentines day, and they advertised their exclusive design bear to give away for every guests who visit on V day, but I never got anything..... Why? I should've asked, but I didn't...
(4)
Juliet H.
I made reservations for 8PM. I was told that the restaurant would only honor the Restaurant Week specia before 6PM. THIS WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE RESTAURANT WEEK WEBSITE. The hostess was not helpful and service was subpar.
(1)
Tizzle T.
A little off the beaten path, Wolfgang's is spot on. My girlfriend and I were out and about checking out the daytime Happy Hours around town and with some previous advice from a friend we decided to see what the haps was. Set in the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, Wolfgang's is up on the 3rd floor to the ewa side of the building. White table clothes and a classy setting to say the least, but being more of a "bar folk" we headed straight to the empty bar top. Mike, the bartender is the reason for the 5-star rating. He was on it....the entire time. Quick to say hello, offer menus, tell us about the daily specials, and an overall solid guy. The food was dynamite. We ordered the lobster croquette and steak sliders. Both were delicious. And to quench our daytime thirst we had a couple of glasses...each of the Sauv Blanc by the glass. All this for less than $50. If you want to be impressed go see these guys...
(5)
Winnie H.
hands down best happy hour in honolulu. we came in from the beach all sandy and wearing bathing suits under our beach attire. we were way underdressed, but the staff still made us feel at home, they started us out on homemade chips and steak sauce, sooo good. we also had the happy hour kabobs, pork sliders, and lobster crustini. all so good but the kabobs were to die for. our bartender made the best cosmo. first he muddled the lime, made all the difference. all in all the wait staff made us feel at home, the food was soo darned good, and the price was reasonable. I hope to make it back.
(5)
Troy M.
This was easily the worst meal I've ever had on this island. However, please allow me to make three quick disclaimers: 1. My sister and I had two free dinner vouchers, so we only paid tax and tip. 2. The vouchers were for the prix fixe menu, not the regular one. 3. The above were likely the primary reasons for our disorganized and extremely slow service. Anyway, being geniuses, my sister and I opted to order 2/3 of the menu and split everything, so I think I'm extraordinarily qualified to talk not only about how bad the food I ordered was, but also about how bad most of their menu is. In the first four dishes we tried (shrimp "cocktail", crab, prepared similarly, lobster bisque, and Caesar salad), there was nothing that tasted like it hadn't come from the refrigerated, pre-made food in Safeway's deli. I don't really even mean that as an insult, as Safeway's deli probably prepares some decent food. However, Safeway doesn't charge $60 for a prix fixe menu. Just sayin'. On to the important stuff: we both go the filet mignon--rare. On the upside, the cut of meat was pretty good and the interior was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have forgotten to season it, cook the exterior much past the interior, or serve it while it was even remotely hot. Additionally, our server forgot to give us steak knives, which I normally would overlook entirely, but I was irritable by this point in the meal. Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and even Outback make a better filet than this one. I have never written those words before. The mashed potatoes were forgettable and the creamed spinach tasted like it was strained from a box prior to serving. I couldn't eat more than a couple bites of it. We took the key lime pie and apple pie-ish thing home, as we were exhausted from our 2.5 hour foray into the culinary tourist trappings of the Royal Hawaiian Plaza. Both were actually pretty tasty later that night and after several drinks.
(2)
Stephen M.
Okay this is officially my favorite place for a steak! The regular menu can be pricey, but their Happy hour provides for excellent value. Try there ahi tartar for starters and order a glass ( or bottle) of red wine to complement their dry-aged steak. Leave room for dessert as they have an excellent selection. Parking is free for only the first hour of validation, but there is a minimal charge for up to three hours at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
(5)
Brad K.
Dinner and apps were fantastic, but super expensive. Dessert were ok, lots and lots of whipped cream(unnecessary). I recommend this place for all carnivores. My only gripe is the portion are hearty....I'd like to think that slightly smaller portions for lesser cost would be more suitable. It's just so gluttonous in my opinion. Steak are seasoned well, mashed potatoes were excellent, crab cake was good, Caesar salad was average, service is friendly. Broke the bank on this Mother's Day dinner. I would go back but only if in the budget.
(4)
Kol M.
Wow if you like cocky attitude from the seating help come here. I've been here a bunch of times but today takes the cake! Well the Asian girl at the check in was pretty much a bitch! Today was the first time I felt like this place didn't need my money because I wasn't a tourist! I have to rate the wait staff differently because every time I've eaten here before it's been great a four star experience. The wait staff even remembered us and welcomed us back. I probably would have not enjoyed my meal here today because of my experience but the food is usually good! Tourist enjoy!!!
(1)
Kobe O.
My friend took me out for lunch during a weekday. The place was packed.....primarily with tourist. Even though the place is a high end steakhouse, there were alot of people in the restaurant in shorts, tank tops, and slippers.......I guess when they are buying 3lb lobsters and many steaks....why turn away business! We're not rich and I had the burger off the lunch special menu and my friend had the steak salad. The food was great.....like 4 stars. The burger was good and super filling.....like it made me tired half way through......maybe it was the steak fries......just real comfort food. My friends salad looked good with the steak medium rare and he finished it off in no time. We also had a cheese cake and key lime pie (I think Cheesecake Factory and Ryans do a better job at this). The bad and reason for 3 stars.......the service was terrible. Not for the lack of people but I hate to say this......I have a real problem with reverse local discrimination......this is when locals go into a restaurant frequented by tourists and are looked down upon because they are 1. local and 2. not big spenders. Its happened to me at Longhis in Lahaina and now here. The waiter was snobby and giving us the run around for not getting drinks......dude we are locals that need to go back to work. He doesn't bring us bread, even after we asked for it......and give us attitude but watching him handle the other tables with tourists....with a smile and kicked up personality....makes me want to puke. Does not fill our water or ask if we want drink refills, does not ask if we need validated parking, does not ask if everything is OK and if there is anything else we need,.....a real downer. I hope this was an isolated incident. Locals want to support these businesses and don't have an easy time doing it ($$$$) but when you get treated like we have the plague, unacceptable!
(3)
Jessica P.
BEYOND DISAPPOINTING. I highly recommend you DO NOT get the steak. I got medium rare. The outside was crunchy & so salty that I felt like the bite of filet mignon was dissolving my tongue. We had to wait nearly an hour for our food, only for it to be subpar. Calling it subpar for a steak that's $60 is being generous. NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. When the food came out, the plate was dirty, as well as the bowl of gravy (which was tasteless). I feel like maybe they should have cleaned the plates to make it look presentable? At least? At a place like this? As for our waiter, he was VERY nice. I felt bad that he had to relay the multiple "food should be out soon" messages. I guess the chefs (or whoever) knew they fucked up, so they sent out a small portion of mashed potatoes & spinach. Mashed potatoes were delicious! Spinach was salty & not tasteful. THE BREAD & BUTTER TASTED BETTER THAN THE STEAK. So disappointing that I am currently sitting in this restaurant writing this review.
(1)
Dana B.
Jonas is the best bartender ever! Great Happy Hour, loved the filet sliders & the taste of New York.
(5)
Holly B.
Good "lunch special" menu for $12 - 14, which includes Loco moco, grilled Mahi sandwich, grilled burger, or fish and chips. That's affordable for Waikiki! Nice presentation. Service is good, and everyone helps out at all tables, not just your server. Dessert is separate and a little pricey for either creme brulee, key lime pie, apple streudel, chocolate cake, hot fudge sundae, or cheesecake.
(3)
Lyla D.
"I don't always eat steak. But, when I do, I prefer Wolfgang's Steakhouse". We've dined here before with family and friends and each time, we've always been treated to top-notch steaks, classic steakhouse sides and service. But, tonight, we came in for their Happy Hour prior to joining up with the SPAM Jam festivities, at the bar. We met with some friends who kindly saved us a couple of seats so we could all cozy up to the bar. Landon, was the bartender on duty, who effortlessly worked his way up and down the bar mixing and serving all of the patrons. He was friendly and had a certain calmness about him. It was our first time to try the Happy Hour menu so it took us a few minutes to peruse the menu and decide on our beverages. I mentally debated whether or not to have a beer or cocktail when I noticed Goose IPA on draught. My husband ordered a Sapporo draught so I took my cue from him and ordered the Goose. Wow! The beers were nice and cold..I was tempted to guzzle it down but stopped short because I started to get a brain-freeze! Landon set out a fairly large basket of fresh house-made potato chips to further pique our appetites. The Happy Hour menu deal was a steak for two with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake for two priced at $39.95. What a deal! In the first place, Wolfgang's is noted for its PRIME cuts of steaks that are aged perfectly. We didn't want to fill up since we were planning on going to the Waikiki festivities on the street below us. So, share we DID! The steak came out sizzling as Landon plated our meals right in front of us. As he placed the steak pieces, he ladled the still sizzling butter and juices over. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy while the creamed spinach complemented the whole plate with its subtle flavor and punch of bright green color. To close out our meal, a generous slice of cheesecake from noted bakery, Junior's, was served. As we left, I made a mental note to return for Happy Hour when I get the hunger pangs for great steakhouse dining. The HH menu is combined with lunch specials that runs from 11:30AM - 5:30PM. At Wolfgang's you'll be treated to the high quality and standards as if you're at New York's Peter Luger Steak House. So, until then.... "Stay hungry, my friends". #335
(5)
Deidra C.
Good service... The New York strip was amazing... I also ordered the creamed spinach, mash potatoes, & lobster mac & cheese. The lobster mac was the best I've had in a long time. Our waitress was friendly& welcoming. Although this is the first "upscale" steakhouse that lets you come as you are, turned out to be a good time with awesome drinks. Will def recommend while in Hawaii!
(5)
Clarissa M.
Made reservations for Fathers' Day Dinner - glad we did because upon arrival we saw a line outside the restaurant. It was crazy busy. We were seated quickly in one of there smaller rooms. Within the room we had a view of Waikiki which is pleasant during the summer. Our server was friendly and a comedian - he hooked us up with complimentary desserts. The food here is meant to be shared - the oysters were fresh and a little on sweet side (tasty) and the cocktails were huge! My only complaint is my steak was not prepared as requested (medium well) cause there was a whole lot of pink. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)
Mie D.
Went to our 6th anniversary dinner tonight. The restaurant was packed! So strongly recommend to make reservation if you want to have dinner. We had a nice Kalakaua Ave. view seat. Our server JJ was nice and friendly, he recommended us (he asked us first time here or not, first) some orders. We shared mix green salad, porter steak for two, "huge" baked potato, and creamed spinach. Even if share we were soon full and couldn't eat all. But food was very good! We got a dessert for our anniversary (mentioned anniversary dinner when we made a reservation). We had a great anniversary dinner here. p.s. I was sooo surprised, almost dinner customers in a restaurant were Japanese tourists tonight!!!
(5)
Ash C.
the lunch special here is awesome. when you hear "Wolfgang" the first couple things that pop in your head are high quality food, expensive, and it's motha-f-ing Wolfgang! but the lunch specials here are affordable and of course, delicious. for $11.95 you can get: 1/2 lb hamburger with onion rings & french fries, mahi mahi sandwich with french fries, or fish & chips with french fries. and their loco moco costs $14.95. located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, directly across from the H&M store on Kalakaua Ave. the ambiance has a very elegant feel to it and the staff all looked professional and approachable. my coworkers and i came around 11:30am for lunch and it wasn't too packed. we were greeted right when we entered and they were able to seat us immediately. soon after, our waiter greeted us with our complimentary potato chips and our glass of waters. after placing our order, our food came out fairly quickly. our waiter was always visible and very friendly. and it was also great to see the other staff helping out at all the other tables as well. our water glass was always filled which is a definite plus! as we were leaving the restaurant, every single staff member we passed by all thanked us and told us goodbye. talk about great customer service! i always love coming to restaurants that really take care of their customers. quick service, friendly staff, my water glass always filled and affordable prices, you can expect me to be back again. maybe one of these days i'll be back for their dinner menu. #28 out of 100 Yelp Reviews in 2015
(5)
L K.
Took the family for Father's Day lunch. We noticed that there were no locals dining but shrugged it off due to the restaurant being in Waikiki. In retrospect, maybe this was a sign? I would have said the food was excellent if we didn't witness the "grossness" of the server. The server was wiping down the appetizer plates before bringing them out to us, but when he was done he wiped his forehead with it and tucked it in to his back pocket. How many times did that occur before we witnessed it? The place was busy as expected on a special occasion, but there is no excuse for unclean practices. Then later when he brought out our dessert he coughed into it before laying it out on the table. He did an after the fact "tuck face into arm" as if it would help?? But what was most disappointing was that we were filled up on appetizers and ended up having to take home leftovers. However, when we got our takeout boxes back, half of the $95 lobster was missing (only 1/4 was eaten) and when the server took my steak to pack, there was 2/3's left, a significant piece being an untouched steak bone with a good portion of meat on it I intentionally saved. But when we got home, that was missing, too! We've never experienced feeling ripped off at a high end restaurant which we spent over $500 at. At least we know better now... to pack our own take out boxes and heed caution when locals are absent.
(2)
Joy N.
We've gone to Wolfgang's Steakhouse a few times now and for the most part, have really enjoyed our meals there. It's located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so there's lots of validated parking! You get the most out of their meals if you eat family style. It's not necessarily a romantic steak house - the tables are pretty close together in the dining room and can be quite noisy. The first time, we had 4 of us and ordered their seafood sampler appetizer, steak for 3 (porterhouse cut so it included both filet mignon & new York) and a few sides. This was more than enough to fill us all since the portions are quite large! I would recommend their steak dinners if you have more than 2 people to share with. This most recent time we visited, we had a large party for my friend's birthday. The waitress was very nice & patient with our entire group. I felt that she was very accommodating and explained the menu items well. On this visit, I shared with my bf and ordered the following: slice of their Canadian bacon (thick cut of bacon!), Caesar salad (very delicious!!) and a rib eye steak (so tasty and juicy!!). For the sides we ordered: mashed potatoes, mushrooms & lobster mac and cheese. I really enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered, however, a few of my other friends dining with us felt differently. Their steaks were not cooked to their requested medium rare (some were really rare and some were almost well done) so this made me a little disappointed :( Wished the servers would've checked on us after they dropped the plates. However, hope it was just a one-time thing since the other times I've visited, the steaks were fantastic!
(4)
Shay F.
Short Review: Service sucks. Food is ok. Not worth the price. Long Review: Pre Strike - At this kinda place, you'd expect warm yummy bread. This place doesn't have it.... AND at this kinda place, you'd expect that their tap water to be drinkable. I drink tap water ALL the time, but this tap water I couldn't drink. Maybe they do it on purpose so you order their bottled water that cost $$$. First Strike - I asked if they had a mixed veggie plate that they could do. Something where you could get a variety of veggies all on one plate as a meal for non-meat eaters. (Ya, I know this is a steakhouse, but sometimes you don't make the decisions as to where you're gonna go eat. Especially when you're with clients.) Basically the answer was NO, but the waiter took like 10 minutes explaining that in a REALLY round about way. He even offered me to stand up out of my seat to go look at other people's side veggie plates... O_o seriously? Second Strike - They were bringing steak knives out for everyone on the table. I obviously don't need one because I'm not eating the steak or lobster. So I kindly told the guy, I don't need one. Usually at such restaurant, they'll just abide by the customer's request. Instead, the guy was like, NO! you might need it for something else..... with authority and demand. Ew. Third Strike - They were serving the different veggies and I told them I'm going to only eat the veggies, and the guy was like, "Perfect! After all we are a vegetable house!" Seriously!?!?! Sarcasm towards the customer?!?!? This is a been there done that restaurant... meaning I probably won't be going back for dinner unless someone pays for my meal and time, and can twist the manager's arm to serve me a plate of veggies without getting any sarcasm from the waiter. And on a side note, I've been to many-a-steakhouses and never have I had such horrible service or difficulty with just eating veggies. Blah.... Oh you know what's silly? A simple plate of veggies would have made my night.
(1)
Kehau S.
We've come countless times. Brought large parties. Entertained friends and clients. We called to make reservations today. We were hung up on twice. Then when we finally got through, we were so poorly greater by someone named Matsu, who clearly was far more interested in Japanese tourists than any other customers that we will not be returning to this Wolfgang's or any other.
(1)
Emily M.
Very busy place so make a reservation recommended Lunch is very affordable
(5)
Donna M.
while attending a convention we had group of say 12 people show up here, this was three summers ago and as our group of friends travel the world and meet for dinner its always one of our best stories to talk about the way the steak that night seemed to melt in your mouth Sad Virginia ia so far away
(5)
Yvette X.
Unfortunately the day I went in July, the waiter was not attentive and several orders were incorrect. I ordered a steak medium without any special seasonings because I have food allergies and one of my friend's order medium rare steak. My friend's steak was well done and she sent it back and my steak has some type of Cajun seasonings on it which I did not order. The wait for our orders was long and when they arrived my friend's steak was again well done and my steak had no seasonings but it was "bloody" rare, not the medium I requested. The waiter claimed he could not hear my friend as she was seated furthest from him and the room was noisy. Why did he just not say that in the beginning and she could have spoken louder? I think he just got it wrong twice and did not want to admit it. My friend ate some of her steak any way. I sent my steak back. The manager did come out and ask if there was something else I would like to order, but by that time I was tired of trying to get a medium steak. Besides, every one else in my party had finished eating. He did give our party free dessert and my drink was free. However, I left hungry and disappointed. I will take a friend's advice and try Ruth's Chris. I have enjoyed good meals at their San Francisco location and hopefully here in Honolulu it will be the same. I may also venture out to Morton's.
(1)
Raych D.
LUNCH: Me and the bf were one of those couples who had no reservations on Christmas day and us living in town knew everywhere there would be close so our best bet was going to Waikiki or Kahala hotel to have lunch. With no surprise every restaurant we called were booked so we chanced our luck in Waikiki hoping for a open table and luckily our 2nd restaurant we tried they had opening! Hostess were nice and one did let us move to a bigger table in the brighter dining room area. The only thing I have to say about the hostesses don't dress to professional, one was wearing a low cleavage dress with her tata's showing and the other was in a halter top and a skimpy skirt. Service that day was awful! Yes, I understand it's Christmas and you don't want to be there but why get a restaurant job?? Anyways, it took the busers and our waiter for ever to get us our bread, water and menus. When we finally did order and get our food we kept trying to flag him down to get Tabasco and lemons. Only time he was really our waiter was when we were done eating. They had several lunch specials that day so we both opted for that. I got the mix green salad with grilled shrimp ($15) a mimosa for $14 and he got the grilled mahi mahi burger with fries and a beer. Our total came out to be about $47 which yes, it's pricey just for lunch and with bad service but the food was great! I especially love the onion bread that they give, the other two breads that came with it wasn't to great. If it wasn't for the good bread, great ambiance, yummy food and delish chocolate mint candies in front I would not return here.
(2)
Skydebster S.
This place is definitely my favorite steakhouse in town. I absolutely love how their steak is aged n prepared. However, lately they have been getting tour groups, which makes their dining experience a bit lower than how it should be. Also, their service is not as great as other steakhouses. If you like to try some good steak, this is the place to go to. However, do not expect too much on service standard.
(4)
Zar A.
My second time ever at Wolfgang Steakhouse and I came for Restaurant Week 2012! My friend made a reservation days in advance and everything seemed to be ok. But on the day of, management called my friend to tell him that they were only honoring the Restaurant Week menu from 12pm-6pm. Our reservation was for sometime after 6pm. Of course, we all worked so that time frame would've been impossible!! Immediately, we all freaked out!! This disclaimer was NOT on the website ( restaurantweekhawaii.com ). Luckily, management called my friend back to say that they would honor the Restaurant Week menu due to "high demand." Whatever the case, we were extremely happy and jumped with geeeeee! For $34.95, this was an amazing deal! The preset menu consists of: + Wolfgang's salad - amazing!! Came with thick slices of bacon or pork that tasted like bacon, huge slices of shrimp, some regular and some roasted tomatos and the entire quarter of the baby romaine lettuce. Topped with a little house ranch dressing. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size sirloin aged steak - superb!! Came with mashed potatos and stewed spinach. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size cheesecake from Junior's (in NY) - awesome!! Even though I'm not a huge fan of cheesecakes, Junior's cheesecake is pretty g-o-o-d. yelp.com/user_local_phot… In addition to the set menu, our group also ordered additional items from the menu. We wanted to see what the other items taste like, since we were there anyway. We ordered the following: + Smoothies - strawberry and mango. Both were amazing!! + Crab cakes - OMG, this was to die for!!! This was $22.95 but it was so worth it! This was definitely one of the BEST, BEST, BEST ever crab cakes I've ever had. They did not use filler toppings like bread crumbs and immitation crabs. Everything was REAL! :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Steak fries - yum! Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not seasoned but came with a side of very delicious ketchup! The only downside to this location is, Waikiki. This basically means, no dress code and anything goes. As far as being a steakhouse, you think at least a cocktail dress for women and a collar shirt for men, right? But not if your steakhouse is located in Waikiki, the center of the tourist mecca on Oahu. In other words, anything goes, including slippers, tank tops, hats... the list goes on. Not that I mind all this, but the mood and ambiance does get taken away when I see someone wearing slippers in a steakhouse. Just saying... Overall, our waiter was fabulous!! I'd have to say he was 10x better than my waiter on my first visit here (last year, not for Restaurant Week). I love the decor and food here. What I mean is, in addition to their amazing aged steaks, the other dishes are amazing as well. Maybe one day, I will try the rest of their fabulous menu. Another successful Restaurant Week dining and another successful outing with friends. :)
(4)
Nika J.
I went there twice and after a bad experience the first time around, I decided to give them a second chance. I'm definitely not going back there. Pricy, food is nothing special, really long wait... We ordered an appetizer that came after the main course. They validate a parking, but the ticket they gave us, didn't work.
(1)
Lily B.
Wolfgang's has become a fave for the BF and I to dine at during happy hour. You can opt to sit at the bar, or they have tables to dine at as well. Happy hour is daily from 4PM-6PM. Complimentary chips during happy hour. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My fave drink! A washington apple :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak sliders with fries. $7 Steak was a perfect medium rare. The bread was a bit tough. Fries were good. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Lobster crostini $7. It was okay. Not something we'd order again. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak kabobs with rice $7. Probably our FAVORITE happy hour item. The meat is SO tender and well marinated! Yum yum yum! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Ahi tartare $7. My BF said it was not bad. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Taste of new york $36. Includes a 12oz new york steak, cream spinach, and garlic mashed potatoes. Oh and a slide of new york cheesecake. DEAL!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… yelp.com/user_local_phot… I also love the sauteed mushrooms and onions (regular menu item) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Service has always been efficient and friendly. They get pretty busy, so we usually arrive a little after 4PM. The taste of new york is a great deal! Parking is validated in the Royal Hawaiian. Good food. Good value. Good service. Recommended!
(5)
Diane S.
I went here with my parents for a special occasion, and was disappointed. Although the wait staff was friendly and the ambiance good, the food was bland and not worth the price. I had the mozzarella salad, lobster mac and cheese, and the lamb chops. Nothing was bad, but the food lacked flavor and originality. The lamb was well cooked, with a very large portion, but eating it was mechanical not enjoyable. The lobster mac and cheese was really bland, just a white cheese, lobster, and noodles. My parents ordered the salmon and filet mignon which they also categorized as mediocre. Had the price been less it would have been less of a disappointment, but our bill (not counting wine) was around $300. That made this Wolfgang experience not worth the price.
(2)
Michelle S.
They used to have $10 Burger lunch special so I went there to asked the reception if you still have your Burger lunch special for $10? She said,"Yes" so we went inside to eat. And asked the waiter where is the $10 special Burger? He said it's changed price to $12.99 in Jan this year. Ok, but the menu didn't say any extra for cheeseburger, it's used to be extra $1 for cheese. Well we thought not bad $2 raised price with a cheese and also our waiter was asking us if we want have a cheese with smile. And of course we said, "yes." After we received our check that was $29.99 for two and asked the waiter that the Burger was $12.99 and times two??? He replied, "oh the cheese is extra $2."...what's a joke!!! The price went up almost 40% increased I wonder I don't see the local anymore as much as before. One slice of a cheese for $2??? And the waiter didn't tell us!? We were regular when we lived in HI and I talked to the owner a couple of times(he is very nice) before we moved out from HI. We ate here every time when we come back to HI. Their Happy Ours were so nice too but this is the last time to eat here. I don't come back anymore. I'm very disappointed!! I forgot to write that the Poteto chips, Onion rings, and Fried potetos are over cooked:(
(1)
David M.
Even though I live on Oahu, I NEVER go to Waikiki unless it's for business or picking up a friend. Tonight we went to Wolfgang for some steak. HINT: if you go, make a reservation for early dinner. Anything after 5:00 pm, forget about it. There is a huge walk in crowd waiting for tables...........and you feel like you're in Japan since 99% are tourist. When we left around 9:00, I swear there were nearly 100 people waiting outside to get in. Anyway........service was very good although they switched my steak with someone else. I wanted it medium rare, I got well done. Steak was............OK. I had the rib eye and it was a huge piece. Unless you have a big appetite, share a steak and the sides otherwise prepare to take home in a doggie bag. Cheesecake - very good, very rich. Pop your Lipitor when you get home.
For those of you who don't know the world of steaks... This place is a hidden jewel. In New York, there is a restaurant called Peter Luger and they have steaks to die for. The scenery there is pretty much in style as a German beer hall. The steaks are huge and you need to make a reservation 2-3 months out depending on the year. So what does Wolfgang's steak house have to do with Peter Luger? Simple. Supposedly the founder worked at Peter Luger, and then after leaving their employment, went off on his own. So now, if you want mouth watering steaks without the hassle of booking a flight to the big apple, this is the place to be. For the dessert though, i highly recommend the apple strudel with ice cream on the side!
(5)
Alex L.
First and foremost, you must get over the bourgeois-ness of this place and take it for what it is: a fine dining spot in the heart of Waikiki. With that said, the steak was pretty amazing along with its preparation. The cheesecake that followed was scrumptious as well.
(4)
Denise K.
You walk in and the first thing you'll notice is the arctic chill in the air. They must have their AC on blast. I would say that it's too chilly for dinner, but perhaps during lunch hour when it's all hot and humid outside, the arctic chill must feel nice. Came here to celebrate a birthday. The service was pretty good and the food was oh-so-delicious! I was immediately impressed with my cocktail. I don't usually go for sweet drinks, but their strawberry basil martini caught my eye and I had to try it. It is so yummy! Just thinking about it right now, I'd love to go back and just get drunk off those haha We started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 colossal size shrimp that are perfectly chilled, sweet to taste and a perfect consistency. It almost tastes like you're eating lobster. Seriously, the shrimp is gi-nor-mo! Steak for Two: PLENTY of meat for 2 people. Their medium rare is pure perfection. The meat is well-aged and melts in your mouth. The steaks come on a sizzling plate of butter. Yup, you better believe I dipped my steak pieces into that butter pool. Creamed spinach: Nope, you won't see any dairy creamer. The spinach comes in almost a clear coating. Probably butter because it was damn good. I could eat this with my steak, tortilla chips, with pita bread, on an omelette... basically with anything. It's addicting. Lobster mac & cheese: Holy smokes! Best lobster mac & cheese I've ever had. Not too heavy on the cheese, not too oily, perfectly al dente elbow macaroni and large, delicious chunks of lobster. It's pretty evident that they cut lobster chunks specifically for this dish. You're not eating fragments and itty-bitty leftover remnants. This side is awesome and I could easily eat this just as my entree! Sauteed onions: average. Nothing to write home about. Birthday surprise: A huge piece of dense, New York cheesecake with a huge side of fresh whip cream and mint springs. The candle and singing were also a nice touch. Next time, I want to try the crab cakes, cream corn and the sauteed mushrooms.
(5)
Christian G.
Went for Thanksgiving Dinner and it was great; turkey, stuffing, cranberry and mash. It was all good. The service was prompt and didnt feel the wait to be that long. I cant speak with regards to the host. The pumpkin cheese cake was pretty darn good to say the least. The noise level was a little high for my liking but the decor was nice. Be sure to make reservations. I would try them again.
(4)
Rita L.
New York special for happy hour! i really love this place, favorite steak restaurant! aslo, i love that they serve juniors cheesecake!!! they have a private room for parties too! Service is top notch and I love coming here!
(4)
Rissa K.
I decided to come here for Happy Hour with a gf of mine. Happy Hour is awesome because you can check out the restaurants you want and pay a lot less and also get their hh drink prices. We tried the Tenderloin Kabob, Lobster Crostini, and Creme Brule along with their signature whipped cream (Schlag), and Lychee Martinis. Great service and great spot for HH. Will be back.
(4)
Terri Q.
My husband and I decided on this restaurant for our Thanksgiving dinner. We expected to have a pleasant experience with great food and ambiance. We were disappointed overall. This restaurant is like many in Honolulu with regards to service as it is below the expected standards for fine dining. My husband made reservations in ensure our seating and we arrived on time. We were checked in and were told to wait outside. After 25 minutes, we noticed that several people who came in after us were seated. When my husband checked with the hostess on our status, he was told that our table was given away to another party. None of the many hostesses had come outside to call on us. They all seemed confused with the large crowd. It was not a great first impression. After being seated, the server asked us for our order. My husband had to remind him that we were lacking menus. Another faux pas. We decided on the Thanksgiving special. After submitting our order, our appetizers and drinks were promptly delivered. However, our main course was delayed for over an hour. The server kept apologizing for the delay to appease us. When our main course finally arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at the amount and quality of food. The meal was delicious and somewhat worth the wait. Our server informed us that our wine would be on the house due to our extended wait time. We were impressed by the gesture. This restaurant gives the impression of providing a fine dining experience, but it fails in reality. The food is good but the service has a great deal of room for improvement. The tourists seem to attract better service than locals such as us. When we decide on a higher end restaurant and pay the price to do so, we expect better service with more attention to detail. Our overall impression is not a good one and we will not be returning to Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Instead we will have our future steakhouse experiences at either Ruth Chris' or BLT. Both places provided us with a more positive experience and lived up to fine dining standards.
(2)
Cathy P.
One of favorite steakhouses. We've been here twice and it was delicious both times. We have the bone-in-ribeyes served family style, two are enough for my family of four...2 kids (12 & 14). They make a "correct" mojito, it's delicious. And have cheesecake for dessert, it's amazing.
(5)
Winston W.
Service was slow and nearly every aspect of our order was wrong. Cesar salad is basically some lettuce with a little Parmesan and some croutons. Steak was okay. We decided last minute to give this a try so waited 20 min and sat at the bar. Initially the bartender was friendly but she forgot the olive juice in the dirty martinis, blue cheese in the olives is flavorless. We ordered extra anchovies on the Cesar salad and it came with no dressing and no anchovies. The steak was okay but there was an hour between the salad and it arriving despite they were ordered together. It became awkward the bartenders saying "your food will be out any minute" so many times. I didn't complain and bartender did nothing to make all of her mistakes acceptable. It definitely doesn't live up to the prices. Never saw the manager once. Needs adult supervision.
(1)
Dejon K.
Service was a little slow. But overall our meal choices were all fantastic. Enjoyed our table by the window and had a great time visiting with friends.
(4)
Pumpkin S.
We came here with a large party. The steak was good, as were the sides. But the service and infrastructure really left a lot to be desired. The waiter knocked over a glass of water, some of which got on two of the guests, but he didn't address it. When I pointed it out to him (since he delayed cleaning up), he said that there was water elsewhere, pointing to the big leak that was coming through the ceiling and down the floor on the other side of the room. OK, so the place has a roofing problem, but that's irrelevant to the guest you spilled water on. Then there were the mistaken orders. He didn't really try to listen to the person placing the orders. In his haste, he kept bringing the wrong order instead of actually listening. And the dining room was hot and muggy. They had ceiling fans, but they were not enough to address the summer heat.
(3)
Peter S.
All we can say is WOW Amazing food and great service. Definitely try Wolfgang's if your after a pleasurable dining experience
(5)
Bryan W.
The Mahi Mahi sandwich for just $10 was excellent. It was cooked exactly to order, tasty, and it was a large, thick piece. Although it was crowded for lunch, we were seated within a few minutes. Water was delivered right after we sat and the waiter came right away. The food came pretty quick despite the fact that almost every table was taken. The bill also came right away. The only drawback is the limited selection from the $10 menu, but any one of the selections are well worth the price.
(5)
Mike C.
Remembering an UYE a few years ago that I hoped to attend (flight arrived late), I made a point to dine here on a recent Friday night. Since the bar was pretty full, found a corner table for two and studied their Happy Hour menu. A short time later, a server brought me a complimentary basket of their warm, homemade chips. I poured some of their Wolfang's steak sauce and used it as a dipping sauce. My Happy Hour local friend mentioned a two appetizers, so I asked the waiter to recommend the third dish. 1) Tuna Tartar ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Flavor was just right and not overwhelming, served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 2) Lobster Crustini ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Think of it was an open-faced lobster roll. Not overly sauced in mayo, this was also served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 3) Steak Sliders ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Served on a halved roll, the sliders had not-too thinly marinated steak slices (texture tasted like filet mignon as in was not veiny) and were covered with crispy, long fries. $7.00. My waiter recommended their Mango Daiquiri ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) as a fruity drink which was not on the Happy Hour menu ($12.95). You can save a little change by ordering either red or white wine instead. This was a nice dessert to a pretty filling meal as there was not carb shortage with the bread, chips, and fries. They had the NBA playoff game (OKC vs. Lakers') on the TV at the bar and it was 80% filled. Definitely worth trying if you are in a munching mood versus a heavy meal.
(4)
Jasmine N.
I am totally a fan of their lunch special. Usually we can just walk in, no reservation necessary but to be safe I would make one just in case. My friend was running late so we pushed the reservation back 15 minutes and they were totally accommodating with that. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It's right on the corner. Same wing as the 5 star buffet. It has a view of the Kalakaua Avenue street. If you see Coffee shop go one more escalator up. They have 3-4 things on their $10 lunch menu but my favorite is the $10 burger. I don't see it on their website but they definitely have it in the restaurant. They ask if you want cheese on the burger. It comes with all the fixins (lettuce, tomato, onion) and steak cut fries and onion rings. Love that you get both. The service is fast and friendly. Perfect if you're going to do a power lunch. Tip: get the burger!
(4)
Robert L.
I was a regular customer here (visited once every other month at the least), until the quality of staff(s) went waaaaay down. I like the food, but I saw (and heard) the staffs trying to trick the japanese customers sitting near me into purchasing the more expensive bottle of water (they have free tap water, mid level bottle water, and expensive bottle water). One sever asked in English "Water?" and the customer replies "yes", but when asked which one the customer dis not understand what he meant. The second then server said "just bring them the bottled". Without asking the customer, they brought out TWO bottles of the most expensive water. I understand/speak both Japanese and English so I asked the customers if they wish to drink the bottled water or the complimentary water, and they were furious to find that the servers brought the bottles out w/out asking them first.
(2)
Mari K.
THE GOOD: Great lunch specials that you might miss if you aren't in the know! They don't have them advertised outside of the restaurant with their regular menu but they do have a limited $10 lunch menu that includes choice of a burger, fish and chips, grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich or tropical salad. Pretty large serving so it is worth $10 THE BAD: I ordered the Mahi Mahi Sandwhich and we had a burger for the table. While the fish was nicely cooked and pretty tasty the french fries were way over done--and the coloring of the fries made it clear that the oil in the fryer hadn't been changed in a while. In addition, our burger, which we ordered medium was well past well done. THE UGLY: This is what happens when well known chefs have restaurants that go mainstream. There was local reggae music playing in the restaurant--which was fine--but didn't really match the white tablecloth, fine dining atmosphere they are trying to pull off. And the hostess, although she was nice was in a casual dress and rubber slippers--while the rest of the staff were in slacks and white button down shirts. Overall the service was lacking--we spilled a glass of water and cleaned it up with no one assisting us or even noticing--despite the fact that we were one of 5 tables seated in the dining room. I think Wolfgang better come to Hawaii and do a walk through...
(2)
Ivy R.
Apparently every ham & egger in Waikiki wanted to have Christmas dinner here. The place was packed with tourists. Again, we're a large party of 12 who were sat right in the middle of the room. I wasn't to overly impressed by the menu options. I'm not a big red meat eater. I chose the Lobster Mac & Cheese. I thought I would share with my son but he passed out through most of the meal. The cocktails were good and my husband and I pretty much kept with the Lychee Martinis. My food was not the best Lobster Mac & Cheese. It wasn't really even the best regular Mac & Cheese. It was very loud so it was hard to talk to the people around you. Service was attentive and I always feel bad for those who have to work on Holidays. I would really skip this place next time.
(3)
Jing F.
My friend really wanted to try the restaurant here since she's a fan of the chef and his New York location. We went on a Friday afternoon at 4PM. The restaurant was totally empty except for the bar area. They were 5 hostesses and one of them welcome us. She looked (assessed) the way we were dressed and immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she told us that all the tables were already reserved and that there was nothing she could do for us. When we looked at all the empty tables around (90% of the restaurant, it was 4PM), she explained that she could only gives us 2 places at the bar in about 45 minutes time. She then told us to stand next to 2 other people without offering any seating. She returned to her friends and happily chitchatted while we waited stupidly. I don't know if it's because she thought we went for the happy hour or because we were not dressed very formally (picture tourist style) but my friend and I felt treated like crap. Honestly, we have being to many other restaurants (including upscale ones) and we were never treated like that. As tourists who flew more than 14 hours for a few days of vacation, we really did not need that. We did verify their website prior to our coming and there was no mention of any dress code nor limitation to the bar area. We felt disrespected and so did the 2 clients before us. We stayed a few minutes around and left to enjoy our dollars elsewhere.
(1)
Dave I.
We went to Wolfgang's Friday night to celebrate getting married. There were three of us in the party, my wife, my dad and myself. The ambiance is very different than any steakhouse I've been in. Very open dining room, tables very close together, and not dark inside at all. It seems they cater to the Japanese tourists on vacation, seeing that were the only ones in the place that weren't Japanese. The food was fair at best. I don't think for the prices they charge it was that great. Comparing the steakhouses in New York like PL"s, Smith and Wollensky, or even now Mastro's on the west coast, Wolfgang's did not live up to the billing. I had the filet which was very salty, my dad had the rib-eye and my wife had the fish of the day. The servers will tell you that you that items on the menu can be shared. That may be true for the sides that come with dinner, but if you want a salad, get your own. My dad had the tomato with mozzarella salad that had two slices of cheese and three slices of tomato. We had to ask for basil since there was none on it when it came out. My wife had the Wolfgang salad, which was decent, but definitely not something that can be shared. The wait staff was decent, although not to the level of places previously mentioned. All in all, I would not recommend this place. It is more of a tourist trap than a place that is a must.
We finally tried this place after hearing some reviews from friends and reading some on Yelp. It was a good decision! We arrived at 7:15pm on a Sunday (on Memorial Day weekend) without a reservation, and got seated immediately. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the 3rd level of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Nicely decorated interior, nothing fancy. Didn't notice any other seating styles besides regular tables. There's two sections to dine in, the first section is near the front door with an average height ceiling with views of the mall and wine cellar, and the second section is towards the back with a high, vaulted glass ceiling with views of Kalakaua Ave and the interior of the mall. Music was top 10 but suddenly stopped halfway through dinner. BEVERAGE: No Heineken!? Settled for a Stella. FOOD: Combo appetizer - Consisted of lump crab in a lettuce leaf, shrimp cocktail, and half a cold lobster tail with cocktail sauce for dipping. Seafood was fresh but the lobster tail was a little rubbery. Wolfgang salad - I'd pass on this. It's a wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with too many tomatoes, fresh green beans, real bacon bits, and onions. The dressing had a light taste as to render it very bland and boring. Steak for three - It's a porterhouse steak, which we got medium rare, and is a touch of red in the center. It was cooked perfect and had tons of taste. Salty & buttery goodness. The three of us finished the whole thing! Lobster mac & cheese - I had to try this as the reviews seemed phenomenal. It was good but they use the meat from the lobster claw which isn't as flavorful as the tail. Good but not great. Spinach (steamed) - I have no idea why our friend ordered this because even he hardly ate it. Its good but I'm not a huge fan of spinach. Baked potato - Its huge! Big enough for three people. We actually left a small portion behind because we were stuffed. SERVICE: Everyone was awesome. Our male server was very personable and attentive. Great job! OVERALL: Pricey, but worth it. The portions of the side dishes are big enough for 3 to share. Avoid the Wolfgang salad.
(4)
Chris L.
Made reservations for our honeymoon dinner and were NOT disappointed! it was a VERY busy friday night at 7pm, but we got a table overlooking Kalakaua. Ordered the dry aged Rib Eyes, mashed potatoes and lobster mac n cheese. All were amazing!! the steak was perfect. Bone on rib eye, marbled and melts in your mouth (medium rare). The lobster mac n cheese is highly recommended!!!! so good. Because we mentioned it was our honeymoon, they gave us a free slice of cheesecake and lemon meringue!
(5)
K B.
Back again for lunch. Service is still subpar. Shouldn't have to ask for water refills, bread, etc. Can they get away with that kind of indifference because their client base is mostly tourists that won't be coming back? I'm starting to wonder.
(3)
Ella R.
I admit the food here is excellent but the service here sucks!! Sorry, sad but true, is it cuz we are Asian or wat?? We have been here for almost two hours?!?! Ok! Lesson learnt never ever will come here again!! With the amount we spent here was better saved.
(2)
J O.
Pretty good food. Though, our French fries were different in our two orders, one nice and hot, the others, room temp.. Not a good sign for a high end kitchen, attention to detail was lacking. The service was lousy, the kid who thought it was cute to wear a dirty apron was a stand out. It looked like he had been working on his car, I am not exaggerating, it was more black with grease than white. Service was particularly bad to the Japanese, except for my server, who was great, spoke a little Japanese and was helpful to her guests. We sat at the bar, if her boss is reading, this tan Asian young lady. All of the other staff was standing around, joking and acted like they were doing us a favor. Not really worth the money. Oh yeah, don't be fooled into thinking this is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant as the name suggests. It is not.
(3)
Jenne E.
Pretty delicious! I had the seafood of the day, which was red snapper, it was deliciousness! The only reason this place didn't get perfect stars is there was a leaky ceiling when we went today and they closed off the front dining because of it. No fault of theirs, food was still amaze, just a bit tacky.
(4)
Jamila J.
Happy Hour! Yes. Boozapalooza & Foodapalooza! In case you didn't know, I'm a happy camper. Great Happy Hour, you need to check it out. It's super super busy during Happy Hour, so I suggest getting there as close to the beginning of happy hour as possible. $7 Martini's and Specialty Martini's, made with good booze. I believe the red and white wines are the same, and the choices run the gambit of types of red and whites. Wonderful. The pupus are also $7, the steak is so good, but I wouldn't recommend the steak sliders. It's definitely missing something. But the Kalbi sliders are bomb and the Lobster Crostinis are pretty awesome as well. Got two orders. The kabobs looked good, but sold out. 2 1/2 hours of happy hour and they sell out, you know people love this stuff. Although they're slammed, the service is super quick and the servers are super friendly, attentive, and competent. I will be back.
(4)
Daniel H.
Good Happy Hour! All draft beers $5 All pupus $7 Ahi Tatar is great - not a lot of food though Lobster something... - good. Comes with small salad Steak slider - very good and good sized for a pupu They serve draft beers in iced glass Bartenders are all very friendly - Matthew, Gregg, thanks. Let them tell you the medium rare joke! :) Good times. We will come back
(4)
Pamela S.
Go there for the happy hour!!! If you can figure out how to be hungry at 2:30pm on Saturday... there will definitely be bar space for you and 3 friends to sit down and enjoy awesome happy hour prices. $7 pupus that are the size of full meals. Their sliders are really good. My favorite is the ahi tartar. They also serve these yummy chips when you arrive that you'll have trouble not eating. We finally tried the taste of New York. It's a meal that's big enough for 2 people that you can only order at the bar during happy hour. If you like what's on that menu, you'll enjoy it. The only downside is that it is not the most fun place to be and you cannot make reservations. The food is really consistent though! FYI, happy hour is from 11-11 every day, but it is bar space only first come and there's probably like 15 spots at the bar, so go at an unusual time and enjoy!
(4)
Addie L.
The quality of the food is really four stars but their pretentious and snotty attitude from our waiter and hostess did it for us. This is not something that is expected for a high end restaurant like this, if we were going to be treated like this, why not go to a Chinese restaurant and paying less? More on that later Their dry aged steak lives up to our expectations, very soft and tender, thick and juicy, pretty good flavor. One thing, I must say, not as good as DK's, but pretty close. The temperature was pretty close to what we ordered. Cheesecake, salad, mash potato and spinach sides were the standard fare, nothing great or bad. We got a pretty good deal with restaurant week, includes drink, new york steak, salad and cheesecake for $35. I think that's where the attitude started with our waiter, after we said that we are coming for the deal, he snatched the menus from us and started to bark out our choices. Our hostess was bad from the beginning, without even telling her that we are here for the deal, no thank you when we left, she just threw the napkin at my wife's lap. I think she should have the initials "BA" stamped on her forehead! The idea of restaurant week is for a good cause and also to get more potential customers. I think this place has failed in getting us to come back. If you want better steak, more friendly service, and better prices, go to DK's. After my post on Yelp, the GM from DK's sent me a message back, now that's customer service!
(3)
Louie D.
I'm sorry to have to write this, but Wolfgang's has definitely seen better days. We live in the neighborhood, and come here fairly frequently to have their fresh ground burger special for lunch. At first, it was amazingly good, and at $10, an amazing lunch deal as well. Then, we noticed that no matter who ordered what temperature, the burgers arrived medium (very little to almost no pink left). When we find a place that fresh grinds their beef for hamburger, we order it rare, it's the juiciest and most flavorful, plus, we feel that we're getting only ground beef, no ammonia or slime or any of those other horrible additives. And on the flip side, if the restaurant is advertising that it freshly grinds its beef for hamburger, then it should feel confident to serve it rare. The last visit, the waiter noticed my burger wasn't cooked properly, and refired it for me - and it came back medium well this time. They did comp the burger, which was a nice, professional gesture to make, but it was the last straw for me. Others have noted that the fries are now mealy and mushy (true), and that they've overheard waiters passing by talking smack about other customers (boy is that true). And the prices have gone up, but that's ok, prices rise, but if you couple that with falling quality, then you can expect 0 on your bottom line.
(1)
John V.
A good alternative to mickey dees to bring your lady when you piss her off. Steak goes up to $200 so it is definitely not your wallets best friend. Shoots doe! Good service, good food.
(5)
Ella H.
Do go there for the lunch specials. The price is lower, the burger is great, and the service is fantastic! You'll get the high class restaurant quality for a low cost, if you go there during lunch specials and order the burger or anything else on their lunch special menu. The burger comes with fries and onion rings! Great service, beautiful restaurant, and great management.
(5)
brenda s.
By far, this is the worst restaurant I have ever dined at. Ordered our food at 7:45, food didn't come till almost 2 hours later. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't the food we ordered, somehow it got mixed up with another tables order. Our table was wobbly, we asked our waiter to fix it, it didn't get fixed until 30 min later. They also forgot about our appetizer. When we told our waiter about it, he gave it to us but I was disappointed that it came after our main course. The workers were tending more to a certain table. They don't treat everyone the same. I guess you can say they're selective when it comes to the different guests that dine-in. When we asked for our check, it didn't come till another 30 min. They did not even offer us parking validation nor to see the deesert menu. When we asked to speak to a manager, it seemed as if he didn't understand what we were saying and he didn't seem concerned about our complaint. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. Very expensive, not worth your money$$$!!!!!
(1)
Matthew M.
Let's say the last time I went here it was a bad experience in the wait time, server quality and there not being items on the menu. This time exact opposite seating was quick,initial contact by server after seating less than two minutes, food order taken two minutes later and all of our order arrived ten minutes later. We ordered off the lunch menu special one New York Steak with cream spinach,potatoes and cheesecake desert 40 bucks. Nice steak cooked perfect thick cut of meat. We order hamburger and mahi sandwich each cost ten dollars and came with onion rings and fries. Hamburger thick and juicy, mahi a little dry but their tartar sauce is delicious creamy style not thick. The teamwork by the servers was great with four different people helping to bring out our food and drinks. I enjoyed everything the cheesecake is smooth and creamy. Quality steak and more for sixty bucks awesome.
(4)
Crouching T.
Love the food here. Definitely try the couple's steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. When I first came to this restaurant I kept on ordering individual steak dinners. They were great too but the couple's steak was definitely much better prepared. Plus it's a perfect date meal with your special someone.
(5)
John M.
Avoid happy hour and early dining if you want a relaxed, enjoyable dinner. Old school otherwise in the right way, good steaks, perfect martini, expense account worthy place to dine in the middle of Waikiki madness.
(4)
Nadia K.
We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday so we started with drinks! Beer, bloody Mary's and bellinis. I really enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant. The restaurant is nice and spacious, but at the same time family friendly. I've only been here for lunch and I guess because of all the windows and skylights, the restaurant can get hot. What's up with all the menus?? I think there were 4 different ones: dinner, lunch, brunch and something else, maybe a wine list or specials. The funny thing is the prices are different. For example the same petite filet is less expensive on the brunch menu, but when I checked the bill, we were charged the dinner price. The bacon and ahi tartar were excellent. The omelette and french toast were okay. All of our meats (burger, filets, and ribeye) were undercooked. Lucky for them, we didn't mind. I just saved my filet for later and ate the kids food. The lobster macaroni was pretty good, but my sister's pasta (Rigatoni bolgnese) wasn't very tasty. The best value though, had to be the $10 classic sirloin burger served with onion rings and fries. Our service was really great too. The waiter was very attentive. He even gave my husband a beer on the house since his steak was taking long. Which in hindsight is funny because my Dad's burger took longer and he didn't get a free drink. My hubby must look like a complainer or yelper. :) Maybe I was just feeling good from the alcohol because even though the food is just good and not great, I still really like this place. But for next time, I definitely would order the burger over the steak.
(4)
Debbie R.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a group of fellow food lovers. The Prix Fixe Menu was as follows: Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 it is my understanding that this is the same menu that is offered for happy hour, so if you have opportunity to grab this deal, I highly recommend it! The food here is stellar! The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. I would have picked up the bone and chewed on it if my husband would have let me. The creamed spinach was extremely tasty - it looked kind of gross, but I have to say, I would have happily taken more! The food was 5 Stars. The service, maybe 2-3. It was Restaurant Week - and it was busy. The servers were trying to keep up, but the worst part was the clean up crew. Every table that they cleared around us was done fast, knocking over chairs, one even had a glass of water that fell off the table, breaking and spilling over onto another table - the folks there had to jump up because they were splashed and had to stand while the waiters cleaned up. There was a great deal of moving of chairs around, crashing banging- it was ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "fancy" place, but with all that going on, I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria. We had a large party - one end of the table got decent service, while the other end never got refills on their beverages. That is unacceptable. When my drink goes unfilled, I get very unhappy. So for service, it was sorely lacking and I give that 2 stars - needs improvement.
(4)
Richard G.
Background: My wife and went to celebrate a birthday but elected not to tell the restaurant because we did not want the freebie dessert or attention. Party of two, reservations at 7. Environment: I think there were only 2 local groups in the restaurant; all the rest seemed to be Japanese tourists. Nothing wrong with that but it sets a certain vibe that is different from a local place. Everything from tee shirts to fancy dress. A well oiled reception staff, pleasant and efficient. Facility is a non-traditional steakhouse. Open and airy and with a lanai type of feel. Moderate noise level, lots of hustle and bustle. Basics: Started off with a glass of house Merlot for her. a $14 Wolf of Wall Street Manhattan for me. Canadian bacon appetizers with the drinks. Steak for two with creamed spinach and creamed corn. Dessert creme brulee and a strudel. Food & Drink The Manhattan was unique with a pronounced cherry fruit flavor. Different but tasty and one is enough - it was an enjoyable experience but a traditional Manhattan is preferred. Wife says the house Merlot was good. The drinks were slow arriving due to a really jamming bar. Good higher end wine list. The Canadian bacon appetizer is thick and delicious but looks naked laid out on a bare plate. Needs some presentation work, imho. Steak was superb, melt in mouth and perfectly done. Sides were excellent especially the spinach that tasted very fresh. Creme brulee was very good, light and fluffy, not something normally associated with a creme brulee. Strudel was pretty good but not a knock your socks off dish. Service Professional and cordial but not especially warm. Nice of the waiter to remind us to validate parking. Slow to clear crumbs from the table and never got a coffee refill - my sense was they wanted to turn the table, politely. Overall Despite the good meat, I'd leave this to the Japanese tourist. That seems to be Wolfgang's target market and that's probably smart for a place paying Royal Haw'n Center rent. For me, Hy's has equally good steak, better appetizer selection, better dessert selection and better ambiance with background music, lower sound levels and more personable wait staff. I'd also rank Ruth's Chris higher because of staff professionalism. I look forward to trying DK's and am just not a big fan of Morton's, Price - about $275 for two with good wine. That's a bit pricey I think. It certainly is the highest we have paid for an equivalent menu. Again, this may reflect the very strong orientation to the Japanese market.
(3)
Ivory H.
After needing a break from traditional Hawaiian fare we came to Wolfgang looking for a taste of home since our favorite restaurant is Del Frisco in Denver. It did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and started with oysters, fanny bay....yum!!! We then moved on tomato and mozzarella salad followed by a crab cake and lobster mac n cheese. All super yummy! A friend had the filet and everything was superb. The only reason it's a 4 instead of a 5 is because del Frisco is the tiniest bit better. Also Hans our bartender took great care of us and made us feel right at home!!
(4)
Alexis A.
Love this place... Came here for lunch and we were immediately greeted by the manager and bar tender. They were very friendly and we received our beers before we even sat down. We sat at the bar and ate the $10 fish sandwich on their lunch menu. It was the biggest piece of mahi mahi! The sandwich came with french fries and onion rings... so much food... we couldn't finish. Definitely worth it! Oh yeah and the beer is for sure the coldest draft beer in waikiki...
(5)
Tricia I.
My family and I went to eat dinner at Wolfgang's for the first time because we had a $150 gift card. Everything was horrible: the check-in ladies, the food, and the waiters. First of all, the check-in ladies hung up on us when we called and had to call a couple more times. When we walked in to check in for our reservation, they told us to "uhh.. wait a moment." Although we made a reservation, we still waited for 30 minutes. As for the food, it was not worth what we paid for (using the gift card). The pricing of the food is ridiculous considering the quality and presentation of the food. For a name like "Wolfgang", we expected more. The Caesar salad that we ordered ($15) was something we could get at costco for triple the amount at the same price. The steak was so rare. Our waiter did not even ask us how rare we wanted it. It was chewy and bloody. We got it for a little over $100. The salmon tasted so bland. the presentation was literally just a piece of cooked salmon slapped on a plate with a couple small veggies for "decoration" here and there. We got this for around $40. Honestly, my mom can cook better. The German potatoes (around $20) were alright, but I barely tasted the potato because of all the extra other vegetables put inside. We had two waiters. One was friendly, but his apron was dirty (the food plates would touch it), he poured water in the plate, and constantly spat on our faces. The second guy, Chance, is a different story. He was a pretty bad waiter. When he served our salad, he said "the pepper is on the table" (regarding to the pepper shaker). When he walked away, I saw another waiter go to another table with Caesar salad and a pepper grinder for fresh ground pepper. He was lazy enough to not give us an option of fresh ground pepper. He was also the waiter who did not ask us or consider how rare we wanted the steak to be. When it was time to pay, Chance took the gift card and the bank card to checkout. The balance was $187, but using the $150 gift card would make it $37. He came back with the check balancing out to $187. We told him that was incorrect and he denied it until he realized that the gift card didn't go through. He went and came back again with the balance still being $187. He went and came back for the last time with it amounting to the correct amount, but now more than $300 was put on hold and needed permission to be released. Our family could not buy groceries because of this. I hope that Wolfgang will train their staff better in the future.
(1)
Gunther W.
Went here for the hamburger lunch special which was okay but not sure I would come for dinner. The tables are a little small and a little bit crowded. I ordered the buger medium, but it came out more like med-well and seemed like a preformed patty rather than hand formed which you would expect from an establishment like this.
(3)
Krissy K.
This is a go-to Friday night happy hour spot for my girlfriends and me. There must be something about female bartenders named Stephanie (shout out to Steph at Bar 35!), because the Stephanie here is great. My friends are especially in love with her Blue Cheese Martinis. Now, I don't particularly like dirty martinis, so she makes me some sort of fruity girly concoction that packs quite a punch. Thanks, Stephanie! If you sit at the bar (which we always do), you can order a special - The Taste of New York. For $35, you get a New York steak, sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, and slice of cheesecake. This is a pretty good deal, especially since my friend and I always share it. I have also had nibbles of the lobster mac and cheese (not my favorite but my friends love it), ahi tartar, and crabcakes. Next time, I hope to try the sliders. However, my absolute favorite thing on the menu is the bacon. It's $4 a slice and completely worth it. I secretly wish I could just order this, but I guess it would be a little shameful to only consume bacon and martinis. I haven't made it there for lunch yet, but it's on the ever-important eating list in my head. Definitely recommended for happy hour.
(4)
Jimmy J.
When you drop $200 for dinner for two, your expectations are higher and you get held to a higher standard... Made reservations the day of my wife's bday via Opentable and requested that they just stick a candle in any dessert we ordered without any hoopla. What they got right: The service. The floor manager wished my wife a happy birthday as soon as we gave our names which I thought was a class act. They also comp'ed a huge slice of key lime pie and a coffee for her. The waiters were friendly and they all rotated on and off. Caught the floor manager policing the mens' room as well, so kudos for the attention to detail. When you eat out in Hawaii, the service (really, the lack thereof usually) stands out. Their bread, thick cut bacon, and Key lime pie were tasty. The pours for the wine were generous compared to other places. The not so great: The chef had a heavy hand with the salt on our $54 (each) ribeyes. We were both well into our steaks when I asked if my wife's ribeye was salty and she agreed. They really should have asked us first if we wanted the steaks spiced/rubbed up with salt/pepper at the time of order. I was tempted to return the steak, but when you've eaten half already, I felt awkward to ask. The house salad was simple chopped lettuce, tomatoes, (hot) onions, red peppers, with the thick bacon and chopped shrimp. For $16, there could have been more lettuce than the 2-3 leaves under the other fixings - just saying. Mashed potatoes: they placed some caramelized onions on top but overall, they were bland. They really should've been garlic'ed up. Lobster mac&cheese: sounded good, but the lobster bits just added color, not taste. They should've skipped the lobster and used pannikins and panko'ed it up. Maybe the kitchen just had an off night but at these price points, Wolfgang's should be wowing you anytime you walk through the door. I'm originally from NYC and eaten at the Smith & Wollenskys, Sparks, Ode Homesteads, Peter Lugers in their prime and Wolfgang's can't compete in the vibe department. By the time we left, we both felt the vibe that Wolfgang's was struggling to keep pace with all the Japanese tourists pouring in, maybe if it was smaller venue without such a high cover count...
(2)
Ramfis B.
Ok Steak Lovers, if you are looking for a Really Good Steak, Wolgang's Porterhouse Steak fits the bill. The Steak here is cooked to perfection and is defintely and i have tried almost all of the Steakhouses here on the island. PARKING: There is an ample amount of parking in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and i think parking is free for the first 3 hours with validation.. AMBIENCE; I hate to say this for the lovey dovey couples, but there is absolutely not one romantic table to be had here. The tables are so close together here, you could actually pickpocket the couple on the next table or actually smell what kind of shampoo they used on their hair before they went out to eat.... SERVICE: The service here is what to expect from great Steakhouses. Very oldschool and professional. They work in teams of two usually and they do a great job here. FOOD: My advice to you Yelpies, just remember this a Steakhouse and just remember Steak is meat, so my advice to you is eat just the meat and skip the Seafood. If i had a choice, i would eat that Canadian Bacon and nothing else, but the Porterhouse Steak here is phenominal and i wouldn't pass it up.. Canadian Bacon: Now this thick strip of bacon my friends, is something i dream about everytime i think of Wolfgang's. Who would of ever thought a thick slab of bacon would ever taste so damn good. But this bacon is frickin addicting. I wish i could order some scrambled eggs and white rice with this appetizer.. Seafood Sampler: This Seafood sampler consisits of Crabmeat Cocktail,Shrimp Cocktail, and half a Lobster Tail. To me, it was pretty vanilla as it just didn't to anything for me. To make matters worse, there wasn't even any type of sauce to go with it until i asked the waiter if there was any sauce to go with this particular dish. At least some Cocktail sauce or a Remoulade would have helped this somewhat disappointing dish which wasn't cheap at all. Just give me 10 more orders of that Canadian Bacon instead of ordering this. Noe too happy with this item. I learned the hard way =( Steak for 2,3, or 4: Now this my friends is the reason why i LOVE this place. The Porterhouse Steak gives you the BEST of both worlds here. You get The Filet Mignon and the New York here. This Steak is so Juicy and Delicious, you don't even need their famous Steak Sauce with this Steak. What i like about it too is that they french service your steak right on your plate for you if you order the Steak for 2.. Sides: The Sauteed Onions were simply amazing and sweet. but the Lobster Mac and Cheese were somewhat disappointing. The Mashed potatoes were good and the Asparagus was nice and crunchy.. Desserts: I told the waiter to just make a Sanpler for us, so he put four different desserts on a platter for us: The Cheescake was out of this world. The Creme Brul'ee was nice, The Chocolate Mouss'e Cake was ok. and the Pecan Pie was........never mind Overall: I really like Wolgang's Steakhouse. They do a Steak like how it's supposed to be done. It is almost perfect the way the Steak is executed. What more can you say when the owner used to work at the best Steakhouse in New York, Peter Luger's Steakhouse. But that Canadian Bacon is the reason i will be back and from what i hear, the Happy Hour here is where the deals are at. So in hindsight, for carnivore lovers', you have come to the right place, but for seafood, go somewhere else....That's just my opinion.....Happy Eating Everyone =)
(4)
Alyssa K.
Oh my goodness. First of all.. the name of this place is deceiving! Wolfgang!? But it's not Wolfgang Puck? I made reservations here thinking it was Wolfgang Puck. I know, it's a dumb mistake but regardless.. I was disappointed with everything about this restaurant. Service sucks. Food sucks. I bet most people who reserve this place do so thinking it is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. So what sucked about it? First of all we had to seriously wait 10 minutes to get a menu. Finally someone rolled around and gave us ONE menu. ONE. So my husband and I had to share this one menu while sitting across from eachother. Then we finally order. I order the wolfgang salad, the fish, and the husband a steak. I swear, we got served 2 wrong salads before we finally got the right wolfgang salad - which tasted horrible by the way.. I did not even finish it. Ugh! While waiting for our main course, we got offered wine that we never ordered, and the waitress awkwardly ran away when I commented that there are a lot of service issues. Then came the main dishes. The sauce on my opakapaka was so gross! It looked like it had been sitting on the counter for a while because a thick film had formed on the lemon caper sauce. It just looked like a huge mess of cornstarch. I tried to eat as much as I could because it was expensive. I did not enjoy it at all. My husband said his steak was under seasoned. That steak sauce is so sweet and nasty too. 100% NOT A FAN.
(1)
Tab S.
The whole experience is chaotic. Your waiter will suck, the place is not only crowded with tourists, but super small and then your food. Salmon. Why is it so undercooked. Lobster Mac and cheese. Why is this lobster like rubber. Why is there no cheese. Wtf. Better off going to BLT. Personal favorite. Save yourself the expensive tab and empty stomach. Go to trump tower. BLT way better.
(1)
Boosted C.
This place was ok... Our waiter was shitty. That made the experience bad . It wasn't the best steak for the price . Went there once and that was last. I wouldn't recommend it.
(2)
Dani T.
Here is why I took them down to 1 star. The assistant manager told us to call the manager and tell them about what happened to my mom and that they would pay for her 3 therapy treatments due to her back getting messed up. 3 messages, no one every called back. Again, really bad decisions people. This shows more that you are unwilling to even help the people being hurt by this horrible floor. A $400 dinner bill for 4 people and now a $300 massage therapy bill. very disappointing.
I've been here a few times, and if I made a review each time they would be completely different. I've had a couple really good experiences, and a couple really bad ones. The food and drinks are always great, and their well vodka is Tito's (high end). The hit or miss part is customer service We had a rude and inattentive bartender (even when it wasn't busy). I've also had a couple really friendly bartenders when it was really packed. Happy Hour is at least worth checking out because the prices are right and the food is really good.
(3)
Chris Z.
Went for happy hour last night and had a decent experience. Bartenders were fast and friendly. Wine- fair prices at happy hour, decent pours and good quality. Food- all happy hour pupus are $7 Lobster crostini- below average. Not much to say three to an order Tuna and steak tartare- below average. I guess these are served crostini style as well. I felt misled. Like the lobster three to an order. Would possibly order the steak again Sliders- burger and steak. Well above average Two to an order. This along with $7 wine saved the meal.. great taste and quality. Comes with fries Had issue with fries. Half seemed undercooked Steak for two- good quality. Not lugers but a good steak. Slightly overcooked A small issue is with the hot plates. I understand the idea but the radioactive kitchen gloves are not necessary if I can pick up the plate one you set it down. I also do not understand the hot plate if the steak does not come out immediately. Second time it has happened here. By the time many steak arrives my hot plate is just a plate
(3)
Jonathan L.
All I can say is WOW. I was lucky enough to come here twice in a week. Thanks to yelp one of those time I was able to eat free :) It was really easy to make reservations 20 minutes prior and they had seats available. When we got there we waited about five minutes before our table was ready. We were able to sit at the bar and sip on some wine and potato chips. I was told the potato chips were made in house with means its damn fresh. The dipping sauce was good too it was a mixture of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce which made it sweet, sour, and tangy. Once our table was ready the server pulled out our chair for us and placed the napkins on our lap. This is the first time someone did this for me and wow I am impressed. The menu is fairly small and eye opening. We ordered the Wolfgang salad. The wait was quick which came out in a lettuce bowl filled with Canadian bacon, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. The entire salad was soaked evenly with ranch. The Canadian bacon tasted like a Portuguese sausage while crisp to perfection. For our entree we ordered the steak for three it is a porterhouse 52 oz t-bone with filet and sirloin. The waiter put a saucer plate upside down and puts the steak plate on top of the saucer so the sauce would only be on one end so you can dip your steak on the juice. the filet went down like a meaty jello. It wasn't too salty nor was it too bland. It tasted just right. yummy. Best steak I ever had!!! From what I have heard from the general manager only the top 5% of steak houses have "prime" beef and the everyone (ie grocery stores, mortons, ruth chris) else uses "choice" or "select" grade beef. You can tell the difference because it is marbleized and a different color than other beef. Also Wolfgang carries over $500,000 worth of steak in their cellar. We also ordered steak fries with our order and instead of dipping it in ketchup we dipped it in the steak sauce instead and made it taste 100 times better!!! However, this was the least favorite part of the meal. The servers were very attentive and even folded your napkin for you when you left your seat. Over all excellent experience and would definitely come back again. P.S. If they think you are a tourist they will add 18% gratuity to your bill. So you have to tell them.
(5)
Jesse H.
Decided to try this place out for lunch a few weeks ago after having wanted to try it out for quite sometime. LIke I said came here for lunch and I got the New Yorker Lunch Special (sirloin with spinach and mashed taters on the side). Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't super impressed with the steak, but it still tasted pretty good for being sirloin. The sides were excellent as well as the service provided by the wait staff. Will be back again and be ordering a little more flavorful cut of steak next time.
(3)
R. L.
Over priced... The food was actually better at wolfgang's express restaurant
(1)
Cin T.
Minus a star for yesterday's service and atmosphere. For some reason it was ridiculously hot, made it difficult to enjoy Happy Hour. My friend was so shocked b/c for the first time ever, he saw me break a sweat, lol. Only at the end of our meal, did they finally open up the wall panels to let in some breeze, too little too late. Greg, our usual witty bartender was off so we got someone unfamiliar. This bartender paid more attention to the 4 other older Caucasian tourists at the bar, rarely checked on us. Therefore, was oblivious to the fact that I didn't get my order of Steak Tartare!! I had to bring it to her attention and asked her to fix our bill. She still got tipped out at 20%, yes I am nice like that (and b/c I believe in Karma). Ordered my usual "Canadian Bacon" as soon as I sat down. It's a must for me whenever I'm here. Usually Greg would check and have it pre-cut for us, not this time. Trying to cut these meaty slabs was difficult with the table/butter knife: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Steak Sliders portions have gotten smaller. The soft onion buns have been replaced with french bread which I didn't mind. But we asked for med-rare and got something closer to med-well. Their old sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Yesterday's sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Tenderloin Kabobs: The sweet teriyaki-like marinade made it very tender. Cooked to a perfect med-rare. Although it tasted okay, probably wouldn't order it again. I can get teri beef anywhere. yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb…
(3)
Chad O.
It was pretty crowded, especially for a weekday, but surprisingly not very noisy & still very roomy. The food was very good - my wife & I had the hamburger, and we both enjoyed them very much. From the beginning until about midway though, service was very bad. We saw more than one group come in, sit down, get their menus and order their food in the time that it took for us to get JUST our menus. When the food came, it was missing all the condiments that other patrons got served with their food and it took AWHILE for us to flag down a waiter. When it became obvious that I was getting irritated, the staff became extra attentive & apologetic. Overall a pretty good experience, despite the initial problems.
(4)
Shayna J.
Wolfgang Steakhouse has by the far one of my favorite steak dishes. I am an avid, if not, religious meat eater and I have to say their meat is exquisite. Their oysters, on the other hand, fall short. They come very small for an appetizer tray. Although their hostesses were kind and helpful, the waitress, who had served us, was tremendously rude. Her customer service was HORRIBLE. She had no knowledge of wine, she didn't smile, and she didn't come to check up on us. There should be no excuse for bad customer service. Whether or not she was having a horrible day, she shouldn't have had a horrid attitude at work. I was very disapopinted with her service. Food was great customer service not so much.
Last week I went to lunch here and ordered the petite filet mignon. When the waiter brought my lunch I was surprised to see a big plate with the a steak you could eat in two bites! The waiter then said you mustn't be to hungry today! High prices and small portions at lunch!
(1)
Kathy A.
Maybe it was just a bad night but the place was packed with tourists, loud drunk tourists, and I couldn't wait to finish my dinner and leave. Okay I believe in second chances for everyone so we tried this steakhouse again. My my I will have to eat my words....and an awesome dinner. Loved that they go off the menu if you ask for something different. Fillet Mignon was an 11 on a 10 scale, absolutely melted in my mouth. Hate to swoon and moan but darn that was off the chart. Honey Bunny did the Lamb and was in Baa Baa heaven. The service was pretty darn good considering the restaurant was packed. Tourists abound but then it is Waikiki and the best tourist destination in the whole world!
(5)
Dee D.
uuuuugghhh...me liiiiiike the happy hour T-bone Steak deal, comes with creamed spinach, mashed potato and a liiiitle tiny bit of cheesecake. ou can actually share!! I think it is about $35 buck for the combo.
(5)
Leslie R.
The service was fair to low, the food awful. The baked potato raw, sent back the steak overcooked, sent back and came back raw, too embarrassed to send back again. They forgot the spinach, we had to ask for everything Nothing was there at the same time and we couldn't eat together.The waiter was rather unapologetic, the maitre'd was nice but could not do much. It was my birthday and they did not even put a candle in my desert, And 3 blocks from the parking lot (which was validated) with no accommodations for someone who can not walk more than one half block. I will never go back and am glad I had the coupon to help the overly priced bill be a little more palatable.
(1)
Emi H.
My latest visit to Wolfgang's was thankfully much better than my last! We met up with a few friends for happy hour and were seated at a table by the bar near a window. My laptop was dying and I really needed to send off an email so my BF asked the hostess if I could plug into the wall. Tacky I know but sometimes a working girl doesn't have any other options! The hostess was more than happy to oblige us and I was more than happy to take some free electricity for my MacBook. Happy hour at Wolfgang's is such a fun place to people watch as it's mostly older wealthy boomers hanging out after a leisurely day of shopping or the beach. We ordered from the $5 pupu menu which included steak sliders and steak tartar. I'm not one for raw meat but my BF enjoyed the tartar and I was really happy with the sliders. My BF downed two $7 dirty martinis which he said were very well made. In addition to the happy hour specials I also ordered a mediterranean chopped salad recommended by our waiter which had chopped lettuce, mangos and cucumbers in it. Extremely healthy as I had the dressing on the side and a well needed addition to all the meat we were consuming. Service was fantastic and I am so happy we decided to return. Our waiter took very good care of us and even got me my salad even though it wasn't on their dinner menu. I love any restaurant where the General Manager comes up to you to introduce himself and shake your hand. That just isn't done enough these days. We'll definitely be back for another leisurely happy hour!
(4)
Bow C.
Best steak's on Oahu. That signature aged porterhouse is the best tasting slab of beef I've eaten. There is nothing like an aged steak to perfection, the taste of it very unique. Do not use the steak sauce, the natural flavor of the aged steak needs no enhancements! The Wolfgang's salad with their in house made bacon was really good. Try drizzle it with a little steak sauce, kicks it up a notch. The cheese cake from new york, creamy and tart, now that is cheese cake.
(5)
P G.
Wow! Great friendly (read: not stuffy) service, island casual attire, outstanding food and a fair price. I've done the NYC steak scene before: Peter Luger's, Morton's, Palm etc. Our steak for 2 came out medium rare to a T. They served everything for us; the creamed spinach was delicately flavored and my wife went with the hand cut French Fries which were "just right". Dessert was chocolate mousse, with homemade whipped cream that was tasty enough to fit in despite being beyond full. Not an inexpensive choice, but well worth the money for our most memorable Oahu dining experience.
(5)
Kelly G.
Amazing happy hour deal, if you compare it to the original dinner time price. My friends insisted on the Taste of New York - a 12 oz steak, with mashed potato, creamed spinach and a slice of cheesecake for $34. Throw in a NICE glass of their house red for $7 and you are set. They serve fresh potato chips free appetizer here. My friends and I eat them by the basketful. Their house cabernet was smooth and got me a GREAT buzz. Steak at medium rare was nice, some parts were tender, some weren't. Refilled our spinach and potatoes @ NO EXTRA CHARGE. The cheesecake is VERY NY cheesecake style - creamy, tangy and cheesy, but the whipped cream was excellent. TERRIBLE Lobster mac and cheese. TERRIBLE. Bland, lacking flavor, even had ti taken back and was still terrible the second time. Service is SLOW, but they were great in letting us split the bill 4 ways. Price is alright, compared to the dinner value. Would only come back ONCE in a long while.
(3)
Makani I.
Hostess and waiter were sucks!! Too bad the food is excellent but not service. And when I ask for check waiter said to "oh tips are not included..."WTF??Some worker there need to retraining!! Or fired!!
(3)
Michelle M.
Wolfgang's Happy Hour ROCKS!! Having said that, the Host staff don't really rock so much. Arriving a bit early to set up for our UYE @ Wolfgang's on Wednesday, I was immediately greeted at the Host Station. I approached with eager anticipation of the high brow shenanigans that were sure to quickly follow... I state my mission, "Hi! I'm meeting a few of my fellow Yelpers for a Happy Hour gathering this evening. Could I please have a table for 12 near the bar?". Hostess kind of sighed and then replied, "Unfortunately, we dont do tables for Happy Hour. I can't help you.". Boooooooo Hisssssss So, off I go to the bar where I am greeted by the friendliest Bartender Wolfgang's has...AL, you are awesome-sauce! After listening to my dilemma, Al pours me a nice drink and offers to help me save 2 more seats while I wait for the crew to arrive. THANKS, Al!!! :) Needless to say, upon the arrival of the group, and the sweet-tongued powers of persuasion (Russ is a phenom!), we were able to earn a table for our group in the dining room with the happy hour menu! The Happy Hour Menu here is rather impressive. Our group was fabulous and we sampled a few of EVERYTHING...coupled with some geniusly crafted cocktails, we were off to a great evening. My faves were the Steak Sliders and the Steak Tartar. The Mini Loco Moco was pretty yums...but I think I will definitely pass on it the next time around. I have my eye on the Hamburger Sliders for the next time. Over all, this review is for the great bar and wait staff...and of course the food. I do suggest that they adopt a somewhat friendlier outlook and interaction with Local Diners that want to get their fancy pants on and live the high life Happy Hour.
(4)
Nikki M.
Price adds up quickly, so make sure your wallet can handle it. We got the steak for 2 - $105, two veggies, a lemonade and iced tea...$170 with tip! The food was excellent - gotta give 'em that. The waiter was superb - can't take that away. The seating area was cramped. We constantly had to lean forward and scoot our chairs in (don't let them seat you near the bar or main aisle/walk area) - minus 1 star. Defintiely for special occassions only, but we got what we paid for - and it was good!
(4)
Shigeru C.
28 Days of aging of this beef! Gotta wait 28 days. In a regular world, in 28 days a piece of beef will be rotten in 28 days without proper refrigeration. But after 28 days in this restaurant's aging cabin, the beef is tasting more "rotten good" than I've ever sarcastically hoped for! The sizzling plate and a big piece of meat is no same to the ones you'll find in a supermarket. Not even a good ones like Whole Foods. This piece of beef has been well calculatedly timed for its transformation from the protein of meat into Amino acid magic on your taste buds. Oh no, not just the taste buds but all the way down to your DNA level pleasure as an animal consuming another animal's meat for its pleasure and life support at such a high price! Thankfully, my buddy who went with me had a gift certificate of a $100 at this restaurant, but oh no, that's not going to be enough!! Haha! I was just a bit worried because I've been to a happy hour at this place and it was lukewarm impressive. But hey, this Porterhouse is not the same! No, no. Well, the people who work here seem proud and energetic, and that's pleasantly matching with the enormously standing out size of beef, that is with full of flavor that comes out from way inside the meat, not frilled on the surface of it. The beef was cooked just right (called "Medium-rare minus" that means a half step closer to "Rare" than "Medium rare."), and the waiter was proud to deliver the steak being exactly cooked as it was promised! He had some good energetic eyes. Overall, my first "World famous Wolfgang's Porterhouse Steak" experience was a true pleasure. I sure want to indulge myself into that piece of meat sometime soon, hopefully very soon.
(5)
Juliann C.
This was difficult to rate... The Good * Service was superb! * Happy Hour is nice. burgers are great!! * mashed potatoes was delicious * creamed spinach was made to its perfection... it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy! The Bad * The steak was good, but it wasn't melting in my mouth or anything :( I feel so bad giving the bad part of this review because the service was so awesome! The Weird * I didn't know Albert Einstein worked here!
(3)
Robert D.
We saw great advertisements for the steakhouse. But when we went it was super crowded and the service was terrible. It was a long time before a waiter noticed us, and I had to ask for a napkin and silverware. I ordered a filet minion well done, and when it came it was rubbery. I have eaten in the best restaurants in the country and have never had a filet this rank. So when the waiter (one of three who waited on us because they were short handed) asked how it was I said fair. That was fine, because he'd asked me. Yet, I intended to make due and eat around the chewy parts, because I never complain, then the owner (or manager) came up, miffed, and said he'd heard I wasn't happy with the filet. His comment was, "Well, that's what you get for ordering it well done." To which I defended, " it wasn't even well done it was medium well done." Besides, I had always ordered my filet well done and had never had it rubbery before. So, he snapped up my dish and that was that. I had no more supper. In his defense he took the filet off the tab, he must have seen the rubbery parts I had deposited on plate because I couldn't chew them. But I was insulted all the same. So I went on their site to write my experience and the site no longer takes comments. Which leads me to believe the place has gone way down on the ranking as of late, and knows it. L J
Very helpful and considerate staff. It's a little high price but for the portion sizes received, get it's an unbelievable great price.
(5)
Henry C.
Excellent oyster on half shell! Juicy and cook it to perfection on the porterhouse for two! Excellent waiter Shane made the experience perfect!
(5)
Chass B.
What can I say to even justify a 3-star... My co-worker and I decided to take up our hour lunch break by hitting up Wolfgang's during happy hour. As we walked in, the ladies at the hostess stand weren't very aware of our arrival, so we walked passed them and just mentioned that we were going to take a seat at the bar. The bar was crowded - good for them, but we were lucky that there were two seats together that just so happened to be open, so we jumped on it. The good: Value of our meal - we shared the New York Special which includes : Mashed potatoes, spinach, a steak, and a junior cheesecake for dessert. Pretty good right!?! Well, that doesn't entirely take away from the Opportunities: - The gentleman bartender did not acknowledge us until we called for him and asked him for a menu! Let me just point out that two young ladies who look like they're NOT on a leisure meal, is in a rush, and possibly on break. Also, if they are sitting at the bar, they definitely want something. - When we finally order, he was very rude when placing the napkins down. He stood in front of us and rather than asking us to move my co-worker's phone to the side he stands there waiting for us. We were a bit confused. - When the food arrives, the server comes from the right side of my co-worker and stands there. We look at him and were waiting so we finally asked if that was ours or the couple's next to us. He answers back with a, "I just need you to move your phone." At this point I didn't realize what a nuisance a phone could possibly be!! Really!?! It was on the side, and not in the center of everything. Through the entire meal, we felt ignored, and as if we weren't patrons. I expect more, not just because it's a Wolfgang's, but because it's an eatery and all eateries should have a degree of simple customer service as part of their training. To top it all off, we sat for a few minutes with empty plates and we had to finally ask for our dessert. Would I go back....maybe not for awhile. I would rather spend my money at Ruth's Chris' Happy Hour...
(3)
S T.
First time I went it was hands down amazing!!!!! But I will say NEVER GO ON A HOLIDAY. 2nd time I went was horrible! And it was Valentine's Day! I got a filet mignon and it was so fatty and chewy I did not want to finish my steak! But if you go on a good nice slow day the cooks actually spend time cooking properly. When it is slow the steak is perfect and melts in your mouth and the food is worth the money. In general the waiters are AMAZING. Always great customer service. But I will warn you do not go on any holiday your food will be very under par.
(3)
QueenBee B.
The lunch New York steak special is definitely worth to try! Great service. Make it a "must go" place while in Honolulu.
(5)
Kent S.
outstanding service! outstanding food!! best steakhouse!!! they should be getting 5 stars on yelp!
(5)
Laurie P.
Can I give Wolfgang's 11 stars? Can I? Please? Yes? Ok, you see 5 stars, but really every little star counts for 2.2 stars. It is insane that a single restaurant can provide an amazing meal for both $10 (sirloin burger served only at brunch and lunch) and $100 (porterhouse for two at dinner, but served all day). Phew, this is gonna be a long one Yeeps, so grab yourself some tea, put your feet up, and sit back for my spiel on my favorite restaurant on island! I have to thank Emi H. and Yelp for introducing me to Wolfgang's. Probably like many other people, I figured this place was Wolfgang Puck's. Thanks to the Yelp Elite Foodies and Fashionistas event, I was able to try several different restaurants at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center that I would probably have never visited. Wolfgang's is actually owned by a gentleman named Wolfgang who worked as Peter Luger's head waiter for a few DECADES before opening up his own steak joint. FYI, Peter Luger's is the OG steakhouse. They dry age their steaks and serve them still sizzling. I've been back several times since coming for the Yelp Elite event, but I'll restrain myself to discussing my anniversary dinner and my quick lunch my husband and I grabbed here on the 4th of July. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner. We made reservations a couple days in advance and let them know we were celebrating our anniversary with them. They reserved a great table next to the window for us that overlooked Kalakua Ave. We were actually served by one of the assistant managers, a fact we only discovered when we came for lunch and noticed he was there and looking very managerial, who was amazing. He very thoroughly went over the menu with us, their favorites, and were very attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered the bacon as an appetizer and for our meal the steak for two, garlic mashed potatoes, "creamed" spinach. The bacon is more like ham, but oh man is it good! You definitely have to have it with a little of the Wolfgang's sauce. It is a little sweet which complements the bacon really well. The steak and sides came all at once, and we were warned not to touch the plate as it was probably in the quadruple digit temperature range! My husband had been in the sulks all night, he didn't trust how good the restaurant was going to be, but then he tried some of the steak. He was amazed at how tender and flavorful the steak was. The steak comes bone in and one side is the filet and the other is the sirloin. Even the sirloin melts in your mouth! You really don't need sauce for this steak. The "creamed" spinach is the best, it is actually cooked in chicken broth and thickened with a little butter and flour. It is so decadent without being so full of calories! The mashed potatoes? Well those are like a cloud. I wasn't a super fan of the garlic mashed potatoes as they are a bit too garlicky, but they were still good. My choice is always to go for the plain mash. We were gifted, for our anniversary, with the fruit plate with schlage for dessert. Which is really all we had room for at that point! Don't be put off, schlage is just fancy schmancy for whipped cream. I love their fruit plate and I almost always order it anytime we go now. Mind you, this anniversary meal was a couple hundred dollars, but it was worth every penny. A friend had told us Wolfgang's was a great place to go for lunch, just pull up to the bar and have a drink and order their $10 burger. Now, I know what you are thinking. No way, NO WAY could this place make a great meal for three digits AND another for two digits! Well you would be wrong. They use the same dry age process and the same dry aged steak to make the ground beef that they use for their burgers. Their burgers also come with a 1/2 order of onion rings and 1/2 order of fries. So, you could pay $10 for a crappy to-go meal from Burger King, or you could pay $10 for an amazing burger from Wolfgang's. My choice is always Wolfgang's! We made our way for lunch on the 4th of July after we had been watching the Waikiki regatta all morning. The restaurant was a welcome respite from the noise, crowds, and heat. The burger is delicious, juicy and flavorful. My favorite are the onion rings though. They are lightly battered and crunchy, and the onions aren't slimy at all. I always pay extra to just get a full order of onion rings as my side instead of the 50:50 rings:fries. What is great about this place is that you just naturally assume that because of the price of the food, the place is really pretentious. But they aren't here. The waiters aren't overly dressed, the space isn't overly done up. It just is a really nice restaurant with great service and amazing food. This is definitely my top vote for my favorite spot in Waikiki!
(5)
Kaliko P.
There goes that YAY! I'm a fan thing again....I am not a fan of Wolfgang's Steakhouse but not going to give it a 3-star rating because the service was great (ironically not from our main waiter). FRONT DESK = great, 5 stars. I called to tell them we'd be late due to insane traffic in Waikiki and they were cheerfully accommodating. When you call they also ask if its a special occasion, like a birthday. I forgot to tell them it was our anniversary, oh well. PARKING = Park in the Royal Hawaiian. Validation from the restaurant for a $1.00 an hour good for up to 4 hours. DRINKS = did not order as I am not made of money. This restaurant is expensive enough. APPETIZERS = DO NOT GET if you are cost conscious. We ordered a Tomato and Onion Salad for two persons. I thought the Tomato and Onions would be chopped up, not SLABS of the stuff! For $16.95 for four tomato slices and four onion slices that was a bit of a rip. The onions were NOT sweet. It was like a regular white onion which was so pungent it gave me a heart burn and we didn't finish it. Crab cake was good but it was $21.95 for ONE crab cake. Yummy though. DINNER = I ordered the Salmon $32.95 and it was a nice sized thick slab of fresh fish. Hubby ordered the Rib Eye Steak $51.95 with a side of sauteed onions $10.95; the kid ordered the Steak Fries $12.95. The Salmon was a bit underdone but I later took it home and nuked it to my liking. Hubby stated his Rib Eye came as he had ordered it; medium rare. We all loved the Steak Fries...what kind of radioactive potatos are they growing in the ground, anyway! Those fries were HUGE!!! SERVICE = Main waiter was a bit drab. Did not come to check on us for water or bread. There was an "assistant" woman waiter who came out toward the end of our meal and she was excellent!! Too bad I had to leave tip ($30.00) for our main waiter too...I would have given it all to her. BATHROOM = I always have to mention the bathroom, it was nice. Water closets where the toilets are behind a wooden door. AMBIANCE = don't bother dressing fancy. There are a lot of Japanese tourists in here; dress casual. A bit crowded and noisy. The tables are very close to each other so suck in your gut and push your chair in. Total damage was a little under $180.00 for two adults and one kid who only ate the bread and the fries.
(4)
Ace J.
Steak for two can actually feed three if you eat appetizers. Delicious!
(4)
Jen H.
Consistent with the Wolfgang's in NYC. Ate at the bar and the bartender was pretty cool, a transplant from the East Coast who was more than happy to discuss the future of the Red Sox. The food was predictable, quality was solid but nothing spectacular wrt taste. It's good, not great, and very $$$. Wouldn't go out of way to come here, but if you're otherwise in the mood for a typical, formulaic steakhouse in a modern (ie not old school) setting, then this place will scratch that itch adequately.
(3)
Kimo S.
This was really tough to rate, I'm really at 3.49 stars but I'll have to round down for a few reasons. DEDUCTIONS- 1. I felt the tables were too close together, patrons moving between tables would drag their sleeves, purses, jackets, etc. over my shoulders or head when moving past our table. Annoying. 2. The bathroom hallway. DEATH TRAP!! Beware: the floor there is slippery as all hell, clearly from the splattering oil when they bring out the steaks from the kitchen. My wife (works in an Orthopedic clinic) commented that they get 5-7 patients per month at her office who have slipped and fallen IN THIS SPOT at least. Need money from a lawsuit, here's your chance! POSITIVES- 3. Steaks were delicious, very tender, tasty and well seasoned. I'm still not sure if I'm a huge fan of having my steaks pre-sliced for me before it arrives at the table. Still, a very delicious cut of meat with fantastic aging to it. 4. Our waiter was incredible, they told us they rarely charge corkage and only if the bottle is something they have on the menu. We brought two bottles and walked away with not paying corkage, we generously tipped our waiter but that was just awesome on his part. OVERALL- The appetizers were just "MEH", I don't feel I need a "MEH" category but my wife and mother in-law ordered the mixed greens salad and it seriously looked like they just grabbed a handful of greens from a bag and put it on the plate. No croutons... no shaved carrots... no tomatoes... no nothing. Mixed greens + plate = $10.95. I shared a combo cold appetizer plate with my father in-law, shrimp cocktail, lump crab meat and lobster tail... it was okay. Nothing special, would probably skip in the future. Will we be back? Maybe... if we have a better table and they throw kitty litter along the bathroom hallway to prevent me from breaking my back. I'll probably skip the appetizers too.
(3)
Sarah D.
The food is amazing. I have dreams about that bacon and I wish every bacon I ate would be the same caliber as Wolfgang`s bacon. The steak is very tasty and tender and can hold its own naked (no fancy sauces or flavoring). P.S. Single hot plates for my steaks are seriously my weakness at steakhouses...which they have. The waiters were awesome. We never had an empty water glass and they cut the steak and served it on our plates. Basically, they did everything for you except feed you the food. They even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom, and because of that I made it a point to visit the bathroom more frequently, of course. So my napkin variation consist of a crown, bird of paradise and a swan. If we do need to get nit picky about this place I would have to say that the parking situation isn't ideal. Its in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so already parking can suck at times and the restaurant is kinda far away from the actual parking. But thats just me being a snob about it.
(4)
Denalee C.
The first thing that I noticed when I walked in the door is the smell. It is the most salivating aroma I have ever experienced and I've never wanted to eat air until I came here. I realize it is a steakhouse but I chose pan fried salmon. It was delicious! The outside had a delicate crust and the inside was moist and tender. The side portion of spinach was tasty but a little bit slimy. However, I still ate it! Although I have been here twice, I am still dying to try the lobster mac and cheese!
(4)
Emma P.
Fine dining isn't really up my alley (: a crossroads of Cheap and Poor), but I dipped into the piggy bank for my boyfriend's birthday since he didn't want anything except a steak. And so a celebration of meat was had! I really liked Wolfgang's, aside from parting with my hard-earned cash in such plentiful amounts. The set-up is airy and bright compared to the traditional steakhouse set-up, i.e. ye olde gentlemen's study with dark wood paneling and a dimness that sets a certain mood but makes for difficulty menu reading ("I can't see... hmm, this costs how much?!). The service was excellent! Attentive yet not hovering. And the food -- well, I'm no expert on steak (on a previous visit, my boyfriend got to see where the steak was dry-aged, which seemed pretty awesome), so I went with the veal. Sorry, baby cow, but you were delicious. I made sure to save room for dessert, especially as I got a free cheesecake with my iDcard! We also got an apple strudel to round off the evening with even higher heights of sugar and schlag, mmm, glorious schlag!
Sunday not busy, $10 lunch special fish n chips... uhh dry. dry. dry. like I forgot about my frozen fish sticks in the convention oven dry. and two waiters refused to take a photo for us, saying "ugh you do it" and pushing the camera off on another waiter. snooty much? we had to ask two people before the third would take our photo.
(2)
Rod U.
A very good, classic steakhouse that delivers in quality, ambiance, and flavor. Note: This review is based only on dinner services. Several visits and the food is consistently well prepared. Raw bar items are all fresh and served traditionally. There are no real standouts since quality is a function of the seafood and not the chef (obv). The steaks are all Prime, perfectly aged, well trimmed, and perfectly cooked. Very juicy and tender with nicely concentrated beef flavor. The rib eye is a personal favorite. The only letdown is the lack of different cut including butcher cuts like flat irons and rib caps as well as a lack of choices for bone in and boneless options. The decor of the restaurant leads you to believe you are in a classic steakhouse whose cuisine would be driven by a high end butcher and not a chef. I cannot speak to any of the seafood mains after all this is a steak house. Sides simple and correctly prepared. They are meant to be shared. The wine list is very good with good vintage depth. Prices are high (Hawaii resort pricing). Service is excellent and as always, is as lax and friendly or as professional as you indicate you desire. Highly Recommended.
(4)
kristi s.
If you want a big burger, fries, and onion rings for lunch...this is the place to go! They have a $10.00 weekday lunch menu, which you have a choice of a burger, fish sandwich, fish and chips, or a salad. They charge extra for. Heesemon your burger but for the quality, I think it's worth it! They also have a great staff at lunch, Tim and Travis, who are very friendly and efficient with our orders all the time.
spoiled for steak now. better than dk's dry aged steak. reminded me of peter luger's - meat was so flavorful, cooked perfectly. needs nothing - no sauce, no horseradish. sides, appetizers, who cares? it's all about the steak and i want to keep eating it. seriously, i had peter luger's about 12 years ago and i haven't had a steak that good until i went to wolfgang's.
(5)
Jean-Paul G.
Awesome lunch Menu, Mahi and the burgers were great!!
(5)
Mayu M.
If you want steak cooked in butter, go to Ruth Chris... you want the real taste of steak, then come here... this place, by far is the best steak ever... and the happy hour menu!!!!!!! OMG.... you just cannot ask for anything more. Why 4 stars? well, if they know you, you will get great service and extra goodies... if they dont, well they could seem alittle stuffy to you or just do not warm up to you because they are too busy with their "regulars" or "friends".... that is the only drawback. i am sort of right in between... so i watch them with the other patrons and this is what i see... not too good if you want your new clients to be "regular" clients... but... are we here to talk about the food or the people??? well, perhaps both. the service is beginning to be more important these days than the food... so much competition.... that is all i am going to say.... LOVE THE FOOD....
(4)
Stacey M.
One of the best steakhouses in Hawaii. Service in the dining area is wonderful. Very professional and attentive. Not the typical quiet, dimmed-lighted, romantic restaurant. But it's still very comfortable. I actually prefer for the restaurant not to be so quite since my conversations are inappropriate and I talk and laugh loud. Food quality is good. I've been their many times and usually get the same things. For starters, the oysters and canadian bacon always is works. Sometimes they offer a seafood platter with crab, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and lobster. That's also a good choice. For steak and sides, I only eat filet minon, so the Porterhouse Steak or Filet Minon is good. They have so many different potato sides. Creamed spinach is always a must. I'd rather fill up on the steak and sides and skip the dessert. If you like quality, do not go during restaurant week. Although it is a good deal, once you get the regular menu, it's difficult to be content with the quality of the $40 meal they offer. Happy hour is very reasonably priced. The catch is that you need to sit in the bar area which is not that big. The kabobs are really yummy! The meat is so soft. It comes with 2 kabobs over white rice for $7!!! That in itself is almost a whole meal! I've also tried to beed sliders which I don't recommend. The kabobs are the way to go! They have ahi tartar and lobster tartar. Both are decent. Happy hour is simple, reasonably priced, and casual...I went in my scrubs!!!
(4)
Helen C.
Expect to pay about $30-40 for your typical entree. I ordered the petit filet mignon, though I was eyeing the rib eye too. So. Good. My boss told me Wolfgang's was different from other steakhouses because of they way they aged their steak. I'm not your biggest steak connoisseur but I definitely appreciate it. We had the Canadian Bacon appetizer too and only got two small slices each. But you know how when you watch cooking shows and the chefs always taste their food and make the obnoxious MMMM THAT'S GOOD eye roll? Yeah, this called for that over-the-top mmm. Service was a little slow to start. We asked to be seated in a quieter section of the restaurant because we were there for a business lunch, but I think they forgot about us for a while. Once they realized we were being neglected, they were very courteous. Food presentation is...well, I guess it's how you perceive it. Either lazy or simple? My plate was just the filet mignon and a dollop of mashed potatoes. I can definitely overlook any presentation if the food taste great, though. I'll be back if I ever feel like treating myself to a splurge meal! **5/31 Yelps Review Challenge**
(4)
Ward K.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a bunch of friends. I was all pumped up as they kept saying how the steak is a 24 day aged bone-in NY Steak and how it is going to melt in my mouth. I could not have been more excited to try this as I had the chance to taste their crab cake their served as the Hale Ina Awards and it was delicious so much so that I had to get another one. lol Ok enough of the crab cake. Like those who know of Restaurant Week it was a fixed menu which I see that Debbie R posted and I'm re-posting. Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 So lets start with their salad. It was nice and refreshing, presentation looked good. The steak was done to perfection and yes it melted in my mouth. Then again, all good steaks should be that way. Ok the two sides were so little that I thought it was a keiki portion. Literally two scoops and it was gone... ok maybe two and a half. The Creamed Spinach was really good and I wish they gave more. From here it goes down hill unfortunately. The Mash Potato tasted like something out of a box rather than freshly made. Did not meet my expectations. I know, I know it shouldn't be a big deal but to me everything should be on par. Next the dessert! I am a big dessert eater, but that cheesecake which was thinly sliced (another keiki portion) which Zar A said it was from Juniors in New York but didn't taste like it at all as I have eaten there during my last trip to the Big Apple. I thought it was one of those frozen ones which they slapped whipped cream and put mint on top. Thought they could of drizzled some fruit puree or something but it was just a thinly sliced cheese cake with whipped cream and a mint. It didn't taste rich and the presentation was lacking. Service was ok and could of been better as they were obviously busy as people were seated one after another. My suggestion is that they hire a helper or have their bus-boys take on some responsibilities like pouring water, seeing if we need anything like most places do. All I can say is that I had a so-so experience here and if I were not with some good friends I would of been very disappointed. I did hear that they have a really good happy hour which I intend to come back and check it out myself.
(3)
Karen S.
HAPPY HOUR ROCKS! Went here specifically for Happy Hour and complete steak dinner (steak, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and dessert) for $34.95...the biggest secret on the island. We went around 5:15-5:30 and easily found room at the bar. Service was prompt and attentive. The wine pours were generous. Now for the steak: I must admit that i was really worried about the quality/quantity of food we would get for $34.95. OMG. The steak was amazing, melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly, etc., etc. Why have I waited so long to get here? Would I go back? A million times, YES!
(5)
Er G.
Just celebrated my co-workers birthday here at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Wonderful ambiance, delicious lunch with generous portions, excellent service. We heard the happy hour is great too. We will be coming back here again!
(5)
William C.
Horrible!!!! It was good when they opened but management has since made a business decision to ignore quality of food & service and focus on turnover of undicerning (mostly Japanese customers) who will happily pay top dollar for something that is slapped on the plate like dog food. Wolfgangs is making money as my server explained, "look around, (non-dicerning japanese tourists) we mentioned that had 300 chinese there for lunch. Wolfgangs Wakiki was half empty when the food was good because there just is enough demand here and places like Ruth Chirs, DK's, BLT already have cornered the market. They figured out that the location Wolfgangs makes it the ideal tourist trap and lowered the bar substantially!! The Wakiki location is absolutely destrying the repuation of Wolfgangs in NYC so this cannot last but for now you are warned! Steak was overdone and the server was suprised we really wanted it sent back to get medium rare like we had ordered. We were the only non-Japanese tourists dining and our server opened up to us and explained the business strategy and apologised, brought us a NY style cheesecake but we won't be back to dine cafateria style, paying double Ruth Chris for 1/100th the quality.
(1)
Simon L.
Seriously one of the best steaks ive ever had. The canadian bacon is a must. Two very minor issues, the tables are too close together and also too small.
(4)
Tamra P.
I haven't had an actual meal here but stopped in for a happy hour cocktail with a sister from another mister. It was my first time here, and I must say it made me want to come back for food. I had a deliciously dirty martini served up by a personable bartender. I'm not a potato chip lover however their homemade ones were pretty tasty. Just when I was thinking "hmm....these would taste really good with some BBQ dipping sauce" a dish of their signature sauce appeared. Even though it's probably a fancified ketchup, A1, and horseradish sauce combo it was good enough to buy a bottle to take home and add to the hubby's sauce collection (what is it with men and their condiments???). I will have to update my review after eating something other than chips, but our experience here was enjoyable.
(4)
Mike O.
The coworkers and I decided to eat out today ordering WG lunch special. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers, a mahi sand and a tropical mix salad. The burgers were big juicy and tasted very good. Came with fries and 3 union rings, which were both soggy by the time we at. The mahi sand was said to be good also. Next time we will order the fish and chips. 10.00 per meal is a great deal for lunch in waikiki.
(4)
Keith R.
I've dined hear on several occasions, mostly during happy hour, and never have I had a bad experience. The dry-aged steaks are always done to perfection. Their sides are pretty standard for a steakhouse. Happy hour pupus are always great; ahi tartare, sliders, and loco moco are among our favorite items. And who can resist the bacon? Service is a little spotty, which I am tolerant of given the volume they deal with (and predominantly Japanese visitors). If you are looking for an intimate, fine-dining experience, this is not the place for you. If you want great food and the best steak you've ever had, it is worth a visit.
(5)
Lawrence T.
I mentioned in my last review that my best experiences at Wolfgang's have been at the bar. Since my last review was a three-star rating for the restaurant overall, I think I owe it to Wolfgang's bar to do a review just for them. First of all, happy hour is a great bargain. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., you can get beer for $5, wines for $7 (with a generous pour, I might add), and really good pupus for $7. You can also get certain "martinis" for $7 - I put "martinis" in quotation marks, since just because it comes in a martini glass, it doesn't make it a martini, people. Not sure about the other drinks, but the house wine is regularly priced at $10.95 a glass, so the $7 happy hour price is a very good value. Food-wise, I'd recommend the burger sliders, the steak sliders, or their new kalbi sliders. Each order comes with two delicious sandwiches and a fistful of thin-cut fries (I prefer thick-cut, but these will do fine). Also very good is the tenderloin kebab, which is two skewers of tenderloin chunks, mushrooms and onions over a bed of white rice. Outside of happy hour, the cost of drinking can add up quickly if you're not careful. In my opinion, the prices for their call and premium drinks are hefty even compared with other similary situated fine-dining operations. Stick with the basics and you'll be okay. Of course, a bar is nothing without good bartenders, and Wolfgang's bar has some of the best. They're quick with the drinks, able to make good suggestions, and extremely patient with folks who are undecided or have special requests. They also make excellent conversation - truth be told, I go to Wolfgang's for them first, and everything else after that. The bar crowd is also generally friendly - you've got tourists happy to be in Hawaii, and locals just like you, so making new friends is not a hard thing to do. I don't know how many times I've looked at my watch and been surprised by how late it was, all because I'd been having such a great time. As I said in my last review, the bar is a great place to wind down or rev up. Hope to see you there!
(5)
Tze M.
Did someone say BACON? I was told by my friend, Scott K. that I had to try the bacon. Me: just bacon and we share a salad? (thinking that not enough to eat). We each ordered 2 pieces of bacon and shared a salad. Our server introduced us to the Wolfgang steak sauce and a bit of horse radish... Mmmm mmm mmmm mmm mmmmm!!!! The flavors were dancing on my taste buds like a mardi gras party. For days after my rendezvous, I couldn't stop thinking about that bacon. Recently, I had gotten an email for UYE Brunch Boozers with a quick mention of Fillet Mignon eggs Benedict for $12, I was sold! My mind and heart was fixed on trying that. It eclipsed over any thought of bacon in my mind. But when I finally tried it, I was disappointed. It first came to me with the traditional English muffin, a quarter inch thickness of Fillet Mignon, a skimpy-ish poached eggs on each (2) stack with barely minimum hollandaise sauce. And with a whole strawberry. But later the servers came out with their German potatoes. I was a bit happier. I dug in to try the benny and was in shock how tasteless it was. The fillet wasn't seasoned, my eggs was over poached - as I like my eggs with a soft yolk so that my muffin can soak some yolk up. I should of stuck with bacon.
I had my wedding reception here last week and this place was AMAZING! The food was SPECTACULAR, the service was great and they even gave us an unexpected manager's discount! They also let us bring our own wine and only charged us 2 corkage fees even though we opened 4 bottles. Food - To start we had crab cakes and salad. The crab cakes were so delicious. I had the salmon for my entree with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. TO DIE FOR!!! I would've cleaned my plate but I was saving room for cake. My dad loved the spinach so much he ate mine! My husband had the filet minion and he said it was awesome. They even provided ice cream to go along with our wedding cake. The whole evening was perfect! Thanks to Wolfgang's for making it extra special. 5 stars!!!!!!!!
(5)
Julie D.
Always good service very friendly ppl and food are excellent :). On the weekend should make a reservation.
(5)
Kyla W.
My friend and I came here for lunch. I got a petite filet mignon(well done) with lobster macaroni and cheese. And my friend got a rib eye(medium rare). So we waited for half an hour, well the table next to us who came in later than us but got their steak before us. When our steak came, they are over done! It looks like it sit in the grill for a long time and is not juicy at all :( bot mignon and rib eye cost about $37 each, and with the taste, I don't feel like worth it. The macaroni and cheese, it rarely has taste at all. I also order a dessert but it didn't come and the server just give us the check. (Although the dessert wasn't include in the check, I am sure I had point to the chocolate mouse for dessert and the server said okay....) I feel like the server had a hard time hear what I said = = I think I will come back and try their lunch special, it seems like more worth it.
(3)
Reid K.
I was not impressed by Wolfgang's Steakhouse. i expected more from a marquee name restaurant. Layout: Usually this isn't something to comment on, but there weren't any dividers or partitions and that detracted from the ambiance. It was a room packed with people like a cafeteria and devoid of ambiance. Hostesses: I read reviews that mentioned the WS hostesses and they certainly lived up to their reputation. When we entered, their backs were to the door and they didn't notice us standing there because they were talking to each other/other staff. Service: I found the servers to be too casual. Just because a customer is local doesn't mean they want to hear the specials in pidgin English. At one point we had 2 servers but it wasn't clear what each was in charge of. The service was quick, but not very polished. Food: We ordered the seafood platter special to start, which had a bit of lobster, crab and literally one jumbo shrimp. The lobster tail was overcooked and tough. It was honestly kind of sad eating the sampler. For dinner, we ordered the grilled wild salmon and prime NY sirloin steak. I have had "fancy" grilled salmon before and this one was unevenly cooked. I ordered it medium, yet the thickest part of the filet was rare. I ate the salmon with mashed potatoes, which was creamy and just alright, nothing special. The steak was pretty good, but again, nothing special. Morton's, Ruth's Chris and Hy's are all better than Wolfgang's. I find it particularly unfortunate when a place with "steakhouse" in its name doesn't make memorable steak. I challenge Wolfgang's Steakhouse to tighten up their operations and find the inspiration that made the namesake chef synonymous with quality and top-notch service because this location seems to be straining at best.
(2)
Ric C.
"Just the facts ma'm, just the facts" Like Joe Friday in that great classic police show, " Dragnet", the story must be told about the excellent happy hour deals at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. This "hidden" gem is located on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and is definitely one of the better carnivore destinations in Honolulu. (Happy Hour runs from about lunch till 5:30pm and is only offered at the bar which has about 15 to 20 seats. (Depending on when you go there is a wait but unless you are in a real hurry, it is worth the wait.) What separates them from other places is because their happy hour offerings really are good! They have great drink specials but this review will be concentrating on the food. A free bottomless basket of homemade potato chips with a great Bbq dipping sauce starts you off as you peruse the menu to chose your afternoon delight. They have several $7 selections including: steak or burger sliders, loco moco, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, but the centerpiece offering during happy hour is the Taste of New York. This meal includes a 12 oz New York Steak, garlic mash potatoes, creamed spinach, and a slice of cheesecake shared, priced at $39.95 for two. The offering is definitely big enough for two as we were not able to finish the cheesecake because the steak and sides were so good. A real tasty and opu filling bargain on those days when plant food is just not gonna cut it.
(5)
Kaori I.
I've been here several times but I finally satisfied with the food in the last 2 times so I decided to write a review. First time I had the Porters Steak when they first opened and it was just okay and didn't impressed me at all regardless of the price. I went back for lunch and had 28 day aged beef hamburger which was just $10 but I rather prefer Teddy's better. I had those not positively memorable experience at the dinning area but recently I had Taste of New York which priced only $39.95. This special is served only at the bar area for a certain time of a day and it was AMAZING!!! I'm actually not a big fan of steak so hardly get amazed but it really made me WOW that night at the bar counter. It came with mashed potato, cream of spinach and cheese cake. I actually shared with a big guy but it filled us just right with additional order of Caesar salad. I went back again this Sunday the last day of Restaurant Week 2014. The special they had was the same as Taste of New York with a small mixed salad but you could have it at the dinning area with a reservation. It was a party of 2 and this time we had one each of the special, Caesar salad and jumbo shrimp cocktail. I had Champaign ( from France not sparkling ) to start with shrimp, a glass of white and a red wine. It was really nice to dine at the dinner table with great drinks because it's little more quiet than bar area. The steak was great again and we both enjoyed the quality of it but I think it was more medium even I asked it as medium rare. The reason I give only 3 stars regardless of great steak is this restaurant never answers the phone. I've tried to reach them more than couple of months but never succeeded. Since they open for all day I tried afternoon avoiding busy lunch and dinner time but still couldn't reach them. Another reason is our server didn't give me the Restaurant Week special menu so I asked him and he showed us a hesitation and he wasn't so friendly during our dinner. I know servers would expect us to spend a lot of money to get more tips and I understand it. But even I order the special which is incredibly reasonable I would spend more money for my drinks and actually we ordered really good wines so eventually we spent a lot that night. If he was happy when I mentioned about the special he added A Star and if they always pick up the call I would give them 5 Stars!!!
(3)
Diana L.
I've got to say, this place does not disappoint. Their Taste of New York special runs from 11am until 630pm, daily. You get a very tasty steak that comes with some mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. And also a taste of Junior's cheesecake. It is a pretty big portion for one person, so I usually share. Appetizers on happy hour are $7 each. That's a pretty good deal. And happy hour isn't limited to bar seating! My last trip here, which was yesterday, was even better because of our server. We sat at the bar and he was very attentive. I believe his name is Shane. Wonderful service. I highly recommend making reservations because this place is always packed! You're lucky if you can get a seat at the last minute! Parking is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. They'll validate up to 3 hours. Nice to walk around and take a look at the shops after that tasty meal! Enjoy!
(4)
Mark M.
I am very disappointed at what transpired during lunch today. Everyone seems to put this place on a pedestal. The only place Wolfgang's is going for me, is on a list of other places I'll never eat at again. Here's a comparison of what I, and mostly everyone else might be used to at a average or above average steakhouse, and what happened at Wolfgang's. Other places: most hostess stands are manned by young women who greet you with a smile and who are genuinely happy that you chose to join them for lunch. Wolfgang's: hostess stand manned with young women who don't know how to smile and are genuinely bothered that you walked in on their gossipy conversation. Other places: a server who greets you, introduces him or herself, explains the specials of the day and/or makes recommendations of items that they personally like. Wolfgang's: a server who left menus with us, then went to get us water, who then didn't come back to the table to say anything. Was he even our waiter? He didn't say that he was, or who he was. In fact, the manager on duty took our order in a very hurried fashion. He also stopped at our table as an afterthought. He nearly walked by us, then looked down and saw that our menus were closed and I was twiddling my thumbs. He then stopped and then said, "Ready to order?" Wow. Talk about professionalism. Other places: bread service. Wolfgang's: no bread service. Even though the tables around us got bread. The tables that were seated AFTER us, no less. Other places: Friendly waitstaff who check on the table, to see how else they could make our experience better. Wolfgang's: we had a total of eight people help us. The guy who dropped off our menu, the manager who took our order, the guy who dropped off the food, the guy who filled my water glass AFTER i finished eating (it was empty before the food came out), the one guy who checked on us (almost after I was done eating), the guy who cleared my plate, the guy who cleared her plate, and the guy who picked up the check WERE ALL DIFFERENT DUDES who looked super lost. Eight people can't fill one glass of water? It seems like the only guy that didn't help us was the guy who was TALKING SHIT ABOUT A GUEST UNDER HIS BREATH AS HE WALKED BY OUR TABLE. Mumbling how annoying a guest is isn't very smart. Especially while you are on the floor and other guests are within earshot. Other places: depending on the steakhouse, the food is either very good or great. Wolfgang's: mahi burger? On point. Bacon? Good, but not $7 good. Everything else though sucked. Lame onion rings, soggy fries, and a crumbly burger bun that was too thick. The best part about the burger was the cheese. Even though I didn't know i could choose what kind (the table next to us was given a choice. Didn't know that until after our food came out) and I didn't know it was gonna cost $2 extra. I'm not blaming my coworkers for my experience because they don't work here. The fault lies with the management. I've read a lot of the other reviews and it seems like the issue has always been the service. Any establishment that cannot display that they are willing to change won't get any more money from me. There are far too many places out there to grab lunch at. Sorry friends, the $10 lunch special that you have been raving about isn't $10 anymore. It's $13.. wait $15 with cheese. If they decide to tell you that. It also isn't that special.
(1)
Isaac N.
I have been to Wolfgang a bunch of times but mainly for happy hour! They have in my opinion, one of the best happy hours in Waikiki. Price wise it may not be the cheapest happy hour, but value wise you can't do much better. First off, happy hour runs from 11am till 6:30. Draft beers are $5 (not including Guinness) and wines are $7, you also get a basket of their homemade chips. The happy hour food menu is what's great. This most recent time that I went in to visit they now have a $10 seafood sampler which includes ahi tartar, a crab salad and a lobster salad all on crostinis. Those were okay but I doubt I would order it again. The thing I like the most on the menu is the steak sandwich, it comes with a French style loaf with chunks of beef made to order and a plateful of fries all for $7. The chewiness of the bun and the tenderness of the steak go perfectly. The slices or more like chunks of steak are perfectly seasoned. They also have a steak combo on their menu for under $40. I've tried it once and it's a WHOLE lot of food. I couldn't imagine eating that by myself. The combo comes with a sizeable steak, mash potatoes, creamed spinach and a dessert. The spinach and potatoes probably have a stick of butter but are soooo good! I have also had dinner here but the happy hour combo is the best deal. So if you're looking for a good place to go for happy hour in Waikiki, definitely check out Wolfgang!
(4)
Russel M.
Wolfy's is simply the best deal and best Steakhouse in Waikiki. No one has a better Lunch Special ($10- Hamburger) or Fish Sandwich. The Porterhouse for two is amazing cut Pupu style. Service is attentive.. Highly recommended....
(5)
Rhea Cherie B.
How do you dine at Wolfgang's and spend only $10? Go during lunch and get one of their lunch specials! Their lunch specials don't include a whole lot of dishes but they usually include a choice of a burger, a salad, a sandwich or a steak plate (the steak plate is more than $10). The burger is pretty large and juicy and the fish that comes with the fish and chips is probably the best breaded fish and chips style fish I've ever had. They use fresh fish instead of the frozen kind. Their steak fries are tasty and they also have their own potato chips that are freshly fried. I'm impressed with their extensive wine collection and the beautiful wall of wine enclosed by a glass wall but I'm not impressed with the seating area. The restaurant is a bit cramped and all of the tables are much too close to each other. For instance, if I scooted my chair back, I would probably ram into the patron behind me. I could also hear every conversation at the neighboring tables. No thank you, please space out your tables Wolfgang. In regards to customer service, they're in top shape. I was literally greeted by every employee that passed me while walking to my table. The server was quick to get us water and take our order. There were a couple of other servers that came to refill our water and check to see how we were doing. On my way to the restroom, I was yet again greeted by every employee that I passed and a nice server even warned me to watch my step as there was a raised mat or runner on the ground near the restroom. Gee, thanks! I have yet to try their steak but I've seen the servers doing a really nice presentation of the steak at other tables. The steaks looked pretty large and juicy! I know they come with a hefty price tag so like I said, if you want to spend around 10 bucks, come during lunch for a good quality meal!
(4)
Jennifer A.
I'm giving this review two stars because of the service we experienced today. The food was excellent but the service sucked from the beginning. Upon checking in we weren't even greeted. I went up to the counter and told the lady I had reservations on Open Table for three. She didn't even really look at me and acknowledge me, she just kept pressing buttons on the touch screen. Another lady came to take us to our table. She gave us the restaurant week menu and the regular menu but our table cloth was dirty. She just said "oh yeah but it's still clean we change it after every use." We just let it go. We all ordered the taste of New York & Wolfgang's Salad Combo for $39.95 which comes with mashed potatoes and Junior's world famous cheesecake. The waiter brought us our steak plates first and asked if we could have our salad too. He said "no you don't get salad, did you want to order salad." I had to show him the restaurant week menu. When he brought us our cheesecake, my friends spoon was dirty. We asked if we could get another spoon. He just grabbed a fork from the next table and said "yeah you can just grab from an open table." I've been here a few times before and the service was always great. I don't know what happen today. The staff needs an inservice on customer service.
(2)
Sasha L.
Wolfgang has a really nice happy hour! Had their house Pinot Grigio, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, kabobs, and sliders! They were all tasty, but nothing really stood out. Still, for $7 each appetizer it was worth it! I did like that they give you complimentary chips with the dip when you first sit down. I would come back here for happy hour, but next time I would rather come back for a nice steak at dinner time!
(4)
KC C.
Enjoyed my lunch here with my family. My grilled mahi mahi sandwich was very fresh, tasty and big portion for the price they charge! It was only about $12... You cannot beat that in Waikiki and this is a very famous establishment. Very nice staff, Keiki friendly during the lunch hour, parking validation at the royal Hawaiian garage. Very satisfied, will definitely go back!
(5)
C. B.
Wolfgangs does burgers and lobster bisque correctly. Huge 1/2 pounder done medium So good and what a bargain at lunch. Burger + for $10. Staff is impeccable
(4)
BestofHawaiibyKalani S.
As a very recognizable steakhouse, the consistency from waiters to the presentation of the food, WG has my vote as the best Dry Aged Beef Steakhouse in Waikiki. Pros: 1. Bone-In Ribeye was perfectly cooked 2. Mac/Cheese- really??? Is it because of the broil? Soo ono. 3. I'm an island boy and never grew up eating anything potatoes. Wow..Garlic Mashed Potatoes soo Ono. Cons: 1. I couldn't thing of any... I will be back for more... BestofHawaiibyKalani.com
(5)
Brandon Y.
2.5 stars for the food but i'm going to give it 3 stars because we had excellent service here. I can't believe this place is so busy but i'm guessing they just get a tons of tourists as customers. Thick Cut Bacon - I had to try this because everyone yelps about it. The slice is pretty big but I wouldn't say its worth it at $7. From the reviews I read it sounds like it's cheaper during the happy hour. It's Canadian Bacon but I want to say it tastes more like something between Bacon and Canadian Bacon. Ribeye Steak - You get a pretty big portion but you should be for $60. The piece that I had was slightly under-seasoned. I ordered mine medium and it came out as a perfect medium. Mashed Potatoes - They just melt in your mouth. I'm not sure how they make them but they are very smooth. Creamed Spinach - A good side to get if you want a vegetable. Very simple but good. Broccoli - Pretty much plain broccoli, it was a very boring side to have. German Potatoes - I was expecting a lot from these after reading all the reviews. They were just ok for me, I had a lot of soft ones and I might have liked it if they were a little more crispy.
(3)
Will I.
This review is based off a bunch of dining experiences, all but one of which were for lunch. Lunch specials! For $10 you get some awesome choices. I've had the Sirloin Burger and the fish and chips. Both are really good and come with a bunch of fries on the side. I really like the sauce that they serve with the fish as it is dill based instead of sweet relish. They also have some salads $14 loco moco (pretty damn good!) and a $39 Steak, mash, spinach, cheesecake combo. Almost the same deal that they offer during restaurant week but w/o the salad I believe. I'm a cheap bastard so I love the $10 specials but since Ive had that steak in the past and know its amazing I'm gonna have to hit that up next time. Steaks- just FYI they serve dry aged steaks. While I love the flavor this brings it could be off putting for some. Service...hmmm...if you look at the reviews you'll notice a trend that lots of people were disappointed, I can certainly see why as the service has gotten steadily worse. This last visit we both had ice tea and not once was it refilled. By the halfway point I drank it to empty along with the water, waiter came by took away plates dropped off dessert menu and nary an offer of "refill your tea or water?" I mean do they dock you pay if you carry a pitcher of water when checking tables or just bring a new glass of ice tea? Maybe you would get 25% tip instead of 10%? I just learned that I won't bother ordering drinks with meals in the future. Food 5 stars- nothing bad...lots of good! Atmosphere 4 stars- nice setting, white table cloth Value 5 stars- based off happy hour or lunch specials Service 3 stars- keeps going down. So sad.
(4)
Elsa B.
I wanted to bring my husband here for fine steak!!! We started with the beef carapaccio absolutely amazing. Then ordered a sirloin, we were certainly pleased with the steak cooked to perfection. The service at the bar was great, Stephanie and Hans get a thumbs up!!! We were extremely happy overall!
(5)
Jon M.
Very average, food wasn't full of flavour and was not suited to its ambience. Wait staff were attentive but not welcoming. Looks fancier than it is
I am indeed a fan, I love this place for steak. One of my favorite dinner places. I go with a few girlfriends and we order almost every side dish and share. The service is great, the location is great and we can sit after and take our time with dessert and do not ever get "the vibe" to hurry up and leave. Once we stayed and chatted for four hours and no one even hinted we over stayed our welcome. That alone makes them a winner!!!
(4)
Mari K.
If you're looking for a great steakhouse in the heart of Waikiki, this is the place! Definitely make reservations prior to dining. Even with reservations, you still might have to wait for your table to be ready. This is a very, very busy restaurant -- but they do take good care of you so don't worry! On our last visit here, our party got seated at a window seat right above Kalakaua Avenue which was a very pleasant surprise. My son was kept occupied during the dinner watching buses and cars going by and we could enjoy our dinner! Hallelujah! Everything on the menu is ala carte. Steaks, sides, starters, etc. We ordered oysters and the Wolfgang Salad for starters which was a great way to start the night. I personally love filet mignon -- Wolfgang's filet was delicious. Juicy, not dry, and had a great taste. The rib eye was a huuuuuge piece and did not disappoint. For sides, we had mashed potatoes and creamed spinach --- soooo goood! Service has always been good the times I have been here. Really attentive servers and waiters. Ours was particularly amazing - he brought a small dish of rice for my son and searched high and low for children's cups. When another special occasion comes about we will probably be back :)
(5)
Johanna M.
Happy hour at Wolfgang's is a pretty good deal. My hubby and I ventured over to Waikiki one day to play tourist, and we stumbled upon this spot. After conducting thorough research on Yelp, we found that Wolfgang's offers a pretty rad happy hour. You like steak? Potatoes? Spinach? Cheesecake? Of course you do. I am actually not a big steak eater, but I really enjoyed my visit to this spot. They have some other nice options for their happy hour, but the Taste of New York is the best deal. I think the happy hour runs from noon to 6 p.m. Don't quote me on that. You'll have to call them to confirm. Either way, we went on a Sunday afternoon, which means they had a wait for the seats at the bar, which were occupied by dudes who were clearly there since early on....drinking heavily. It took a while to get seated, but not Waikiki Cheesecake Factory-long. Once we had our seats at the bar, we chatted with the bartenders and they were really nice. The only issue we had was the heat. Apparently the AC behind the bar is broken and we were sweating the entire time we were there. In fact, we probably would have stayed and had more drinks were it not for the heat. It was miserable. I felt so bad for the bartenders too. They have to wear long-sleeve, button-up shirts with a tie...they were also sweating a lot. I hope they fix the AC soon. We had heard a lot about the bacon, so we ordered it. It was good, but nothing crazy. I might try another appetizer next time we visit. My husband and I shared the Taste of New York offering which was great. Since I am not a big steak eater, the highlight for me was the creamed spinach....so dope. I actually enjoyed the steak as it was crispy on the outside and really well seasoned. I was surprised at how much I liked it. The meal is also capped with a lovely cheesecake from Junior's in Brooklyn. That was actually a really nice surprise. Everything was great and I would totally come back here for the happy hour. I think they would make a killing if they offered it in the dining room as well because there were a ton of people waiting to be seated at the bar for happy hour when we were there, and there were a lot of empty tables while we were there....just something to think about.
(5)
Ariana M.
Decided to check out Wolfgang Steakhouse for restaurant week :3 The special that they were offering was a prefixed dinner for $35 per person. Incase you don't know, this restaurant is located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center on the third floor. This was my first real dining experience here. I been here once before for a conference performance for work. That experience and this was, was totally different :) The staff here was super on top of their game! All were very helpful with all the questions we had regarding the food. Now the food, that was great!:D lol THE GRUB: Restaurant Week Fixed dinner $35 per person [[ WOLFGANG SALAD ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… This salad came with a lettuce cup filled with shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, string beans, tossed in a light vinaigrette. [[ NEW YORK SIRLOIN 12oz ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I had mine cooked medium-rare. It was perfect! Super filling though, I couldn't finish it all. [[ NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I'm honestly not a cheesecake person, but this one was delicious!
(4)
Rob M.
Burger sliders, Wolfgang salad and happy hour drinks with the amazing bartenders makes me feel like home! Love it!
(5)
Judith H.
Still five stars but the prices have gone up. And still a bargain for the quality and quantity. One of my favorite spots!
(5)
Steve B.
Great pice for lunch in Waikiki. $10.00 lunch specials. Wine pricy. Service help top notch. Second floor overview of Kalakaua Avenue. White linen and cool atmosphere. What was not to like. $35.00 for two and we both went away stuffed. Looking forward to going back with friends.
(4)
Brian B.
The lunch special is out of this world. My wife and I been in Waikiki for 5 days and we've been looking for the best restaurants. All the restaurants were disappointing expect Wolfgang. We ordered the 1/2 pound burger which was amazing and the fish and chips were awesome. The burger is so big and juicy my wife who hates hamburger ate 1/2 of mine. We loved this place so much, on the way out we made reservations for dinner to try their dry aged steaks. Did I mention the lunch specials are only $12.95... Must try.
(5)
Jonathan R.
We came here for lunch and got the 1/2 pound burger, fish and chips, and a couple of drinks. (all from the lunch special). I ordered the burger medium rare because I like my burgers medium. I already know when it comes to burgers that they usually come out a level higher than what you order... Anyway, the buger was fantastic with pepperjack cheese and those thick cut fries. Their onion rings are okay but I had better. The fish and chips were delicious. The mahi mahi was not fishy was perfect. It was crunchy but not oily and tasted better with just a squeeze of lemon rather dipping them in the tarter sauce which was also good. The only negative thing I have to say (unfortunatly) is that the service was not what i expected. It took them a while to even provide us with menus or take our order. One waiter had to ask us "Did you guys get a menu?" then we eventually got water and the menus. Conclusion... I would recommend this place for lunch rather than dinner because of the quality of service. $12 for a delicious burger is perfect for those on a medium budget. Good things come to those who wait...right?
(4)
Tim D.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is my favorite place for a nice steak. I hate going to Waikiki, but this is one of the few reasons I actually would go there for. It is very expensive but it's worth the high price. I always get the filet mignon, it's very tender and cooked to perfection! Service is nothing above par. During my last visit, we had a server named Travis. He wasn't very friendly or good at describing the menu items. However, they were very busy so I can understand the lack of service. One thing I didn't like was that he literally made me take a bite of my steak in front of him to make sure it was cooked properly. Who does that? Especially at a high-end restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse if you're looking to enjoy a great cut of steak!
(5)
Justin C.
Talk about lunch specials! $10 Wolfang specials are incredibly hard to beat! If you can find the time during your work day to come down i would recommend it. They have killer fish and hamburger specials that rival many burger places on this island. Plus you have the very eloquent staff to make sure the meal is just right. Everyone is professional and they do a good job at making sure your table is taken care of, even in a packed house. This place does fill up pretty quick, so my best bet is to make a reservation before hand so you are guaranteed a table
(4)
Dub C.
3 for 3! Third time I have been here in last 2 years where our appetizers came out after the steak. Sorry, but that is unacceptable! This should not happen at this type of establishment, and would not have happened all 3 times, if: 1. Waiter put in steak order after appetizers were delivered. 2. Waiter wasn't in such a rush to turn tables. 3. Checked on us if we had got the appetizers. No apologies, no compensation (not looking for a free meal) , but at least take off the appetizers from our bill. I finally felt like this needed to be addressed. I called 3-4 days in a row, got the same response "managers are busy!" Finally, I got in touch with a manager, and explained to him about this situation. Manager was apologetic. I was offered to find my receipt and they will refund the appetizers. Well I can't find my receipt. Anyways, I get the feeling as long as tourism is doing well in waikiki, the management probably could give a rats a--! In conclusion, i will not be back, and the 10 different guests I have taken there most likely won't be back too. Kefes!
(1)
Nalani A.
This is the best steakhouse I have ever been to. Hands down the service and the food are delicious!!! The steak perfectly cooked and the servers never leave your glass or your bread basket empty. It may seem a bit close quarters, staring at your neighbors plate except it's all good fun. Mostly Japanese tourists, however locals, it's worth every cent. The music is 80's totally not what you would expect, except it just adds that much more to the place. Check it out!!!
(5)
Justin N.
Most thoroughly average expensive chain-feel restaurant in the heart of Waikiki. It's probably a hair more enjoyable if you get a patio seat so you have something to look at. Staff less than professional for this style/grade of a restaurant. Food thoroughly average stuff obtained from the same giant chain suppliers as every other place.
(2)
Tyra S.
sad to see the $10 lunch menu increase in price. :( now $13. that shocked me. i have had the $10 special maybe 8 times over 2-3 years. and suddenly walk in and see $13! wow with tax and tip ... now over $15. the Kahala Hotel burger at $20 is not looking so expensive anymore.
(3)
Kim M.
MOST FULFILLING AND EXPENSIVE LUNCH, EVER - Two Dozen Oysters - Oysters are always a treat. - Canadian Bacon - My favorite Canadian Bacon, ever. Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is so thick, juicy, and delicious; my mouth waters just thinking about it!!! - Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Extra Onions - LOVE. I'll order this, along with a couple slabs of their fab Canadian Bacon, every single time I dine here. - A Whole, 3lb Lobster - Friggin' crazy huge, tender and sweet! Perfectly cooked. - Lobster Mac 'n Cheese - Creamy, rich, and sinful. - Chips (with Steak Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing) - The chips are regular chips, but dipping them in the Wolfgang's Steak Sauce kicks it up! And their Blue Cheese Dressing is suuuper good with the chips, too. - Cocktails & Grappa I didn't eat all this by myself, but still.. It was a lot of food for 4 people to share. Plus, one friend ordered a burger... And each of us had our own tartare. Talk about heifer-status. LOL. It was definitely over $450 for the whole lunch (I don't remember the exact amount... I know it was well over $400), which is expected based on the quality and quantity of food we ordered... But I don't think I've ever spent this much for lunch. $100+ a head is a little over-the-top for me. But, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! #likeaboss HAHA. (If I don't go broke-ass-bitch status first! #swerve) MOST EXPENSIVE TAKE-OUT, EVER - 2 Filets - 2 Orders of Asparagus - 2 Orders of Garlic Mash - 2 Orders of Canadian Bacon - a must for any and every visit to Wolfgang's.. Duh. My gf Tiff and I were craving some Wolfgang's for dinner, but I had to get home... So, take-out it was! BTW - Wolfgang's gives disposable steak knives!!! WHAAAA?! Crazy, right? I didn't even know such a thing existed. Anyway, dinner was fab and I was home in a timely manner. We could have bought steaks from the store and made them ourselves to save some scrilla ($$$)... But this was easier and much more fun! Hah. Plus, Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is killerrrrrrrrr. #boss VERDICT Although a little pricy, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is well worth the extra change ($$$). Great food, professional service and a wonderful dining experience. Yep. That's what I think about this place.
(4)
Lance H.
We had the Steak for 2 and the lamb chops . Sides included asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was great. I highly recommend. Go for lunch. Same menu, less crowded.
(4)
Robert G.
Service was not what I expected for the price they charged. Meal was good and the portion is BIG. So if you have a tooth for steak and your hungry this is the place to eat! Mashed potatoes were great! Nothing to rave about here ... Just what's to be expected ...
(3)
Brandy W.
When you go to Wolfgang's, expect to pay a lot. That is why they have 4 $$$$ on yelp. With that said, Wolfgang's delivered exceptional service with above average steak. While we had the worst experience driving and parking at Wolfgang's (I've NEVER seen the royal hawaiian center full for no reason), the employees at the steakhouse were very accomodating, making sure we still had our table despite being 30 minutes late and even served me heartily while I was waiting for my husband to park. We ordered 2 servings of canadian bacon, steak for 2, creamed spinach, and german potatoes. The canadian bacon was good, especially since we were starving, but not so amazing that I need to feature it in my review. The steak had filet mignon on one side with strip on the other side. I liked that they cooked it a little rarer than most, although we ordered medium. I can't stand overcooked steak. The steak was good but not great. I had some bites that were fattier than others, which, in my opinion, diluted the flavor of the meat too much. The creamed spinach was my favorite part of the meal! It was not inundated with cream, but just gave it a little softness to the cooked spinach. German potatoes are baked country potatoes at its simplest description. Although they were really good, I would not differentiate them from other really good country potatoes. For my birthday they treated us to cheesecake and chocolate mousse. I loved the crust to the mousse and the homemade whipped cream, but this is hard to compete with cheesecake factory just a few levels below. I deducted another star for lack of wine information. I ordered the pinot noir by the glass and the waitress could not tell me what she served me, only that it was a pinot. When I asked her to inquire with the bartender, she gave me the name of the winery and that's all, no year nothing.
(3)
Rollin W.
Nothing to really complain about, the food was great, but for the price, I would expect more. The food should have been mind blowing delicious. The service should have been outstanding.
(2)
Yuko A.
Never been here for dinner but if your friends w/ Russ M. and you work in Waiks there is a HIGH chance Wolfie's will be on the lunch list. Lunchtime has a killer $10 deal: Burger OR Mahi Mahi Sandwich Both are good, just depends on what kind of mood you are in. The best part is that its served with steak fries PLUS ONION RINGS! (yes I know there are some onion rings lovers like me out there) If you are looking for a salad they do have a few chopped salads. Theres usually always a crowd during lunch but the waiters have been pretty on it lately....If you know what you want when you walk in, even better. You'll have time to eat, chat, and people watch.
(4)
Charlie A.
The Filet, T-bone, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Spinach, and Bread...PERFECTION! Expect to pay about $100 per person, but well worth it!
(5)
Andrea W.
I planned on taking my friend here for her birthday, so I tried to make a reservation on Yelp via Open Table the night prior. They didn't have the time slot I wanted available, so I called and they said they'd be able to fit me into the time slot I wanted. Arrived on time, and saw it was fully packed with Japanese tourists inside eating and people outside waiting to be seated. We were helped shortly and got our table after a few minute wait. We ordered the steak for two, sauteed mushroom, onion rings, and I secretly asked the server about dessert for the birthday girl when she went to the restroom. The wheat bread that the server brought was really good! It was nutty and slightly sweet. Steak for two - Big, delicious portion of steak. It was very flavorful and tender, but a bit on the fattier side. We couldn't finish the whole thing and had to take it home. Sauteed mushrooms - Yummy! Perfectly seasoned. Fried onion rings - Kind of suprised with the big portion of this order. Also, very good. Chocolate cake (complimentary for bday girl) - Very chocolately, but good. And it was free, so I really have nothing to complain. So overall, the food was excellent!!! Service was also very good. Our server and busser was very attentive. However, I had to knock off a star for ambience. When you go to a nice steakhouse restaurant, you kind of expect a great atmosphere where it's not too loud and you kind of can talk to the other person. Nope. Not the case here. It was loud and the whole restaurant was 99% Japanese tourists in t-shirt and slippers with their kids. The tables were so close together I could look over and see what the people next to us ordered. Great food, but it didn't give me the fancy restaurant vibe.
(4)
Elizabeth C.
I am from NY, and I go to Wolfgang's on Park Ave as many times as possible, maybe 4 times a year, maybe 5, because my BF loves it. While on vacation in Honolulu last year, we noticed they had a Wolfgang's. Just like NY, the place is upscale and awesome looking, great location. Only complaint I have is about the food itself, which is the most important part of our experience. The food was not up to par with Wolfgang's in NY. The porterhouse was very fatty, and the creamy spinach was too soggy. I was quite disappointed. I hate having to give this place 2 stars because I think Wolfgang's is the best brand in the steak business (I think the Wolfgangs on Park Ave is better than Peter Lugers in Williamsburg. But the Honolulu branch in Honolulu just wasn't as good, and on the night of our visit the waiters weren't friendly and we felt somewhat rushed and uncared for.
(2)
Mike M.
Made a reservation for two at 8:30pm and waited 20 min... And no explanation at all... I'm very disappointed... What's the point of making reservations...
(1)
Jaime A.
we came here on Sunday, lots of people but we had a reservation, and everything went great. the service is outstanding, we ordered the steak for 3 and it was delicioso! you dont even need steak sauce for this thing.... simple that good!
(4)
Shane S.
Visited April 28th, 11:30 am Party of 2, Chose to sit at Bar If you don't want to "break the bank" to dine here, the best time to dine here is during lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to take advantage of their $10 Lunch Specials. Validated Parking for up to 4 hours. Plus, you don't have to dress up...shorts, shirt and slippers are perfectly acceptable attire during this time of day. Since it was Sunday, they have a weekend brunch menu as well. My wife had the French toast with Bacon ($12.00) and I had the $10 Prime Hamburger special. $2.00 additional for cheese. We sat at the bar and as another bonus tip, bar patrons get a basket of potato chips. Our Food Bill, minus the adult beverages & tip were less than $25. Parking for 3 hours in Waikiki came out to $2.00 total...Wow... My recommendations, you have to try the Sizzling Canadian Bacon as an appetizer as well as the $10 Prime Burger Special.
(5)
Shandis C.
This review is for the lunch special only. Lunch special is served from 11:00-3:30 daily and there are about 4 options that you can choose from, for $10 each. That's quite a deal for lunch in Waikiki in a nice restaurant like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. On the day we went, I ordered the 1/2# burger and my husband ordered the mahi sandwich. The burger was good and I loved the onion rings and fresh cut fries that came with it. The burger didn't really strike me as extraordinary, but it was good nonetheless. My husband said that his mahi was dry. It was a very large portion though, and it also came with onion rings and fries. For $10, I would come back for lunch with girlfriends or maybe for a small get together. Before visiting Wolfgang, of course I read the reviews on yelp, and there were so many reviews addressing the poor service here. Service reviews were so bad that it was almost comical and I was expecting the worst, to say the least. I'm happy to say that our server was really friendly and gave us great service. Guess we lucked out. One thing that seemed a little off was vibe in the restaurant. It felt a little "dead". There was no music, and while there were quite a bit of people, it was very quiet and it just felt sort of like we were eating in a library. Can't put my finger on it, but it felt a little somber. Other than that, good deal for lunch in a well established eatery.
(3)
Kris L.
Ribeye was served under cooked (rare when ordered medium rare) steak was cold as well as the plate, knife was dull, service was lack luster. Was given wrong check. Bartender comped a glass of port but it was too little too late.
(2)
Jarod H.
Five stars. The steak was spot on today. Went for lunch. Had also the German Potatoes, cream spinach, broccoli, and onion rings. Left there really full. Had me a few Sierra Nevadas too. Was a bit disappointed that they ran dry on the local brews on tap (Maui Blond IPA & others), since they had a big demand the night before, according to the waitress. Bummers! But that's okay, Sierra is always good.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Upscale Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Rigo T.
Avoid the tomato and onion salad for two. Unless you don't mind paying $15 bucks for a plain tomato and raw onion. Other than that, i would recommend the surf and turf special if it's available. One last thing, if you are from NY and miss that unmistakeable NY attitude then look no further and just take a seat at the bar.
(3)Brooke O.
I am indeed a fan, I love this place for steak. One of my favorite dinner places. I go with a few girlfriends and we order almost every side dish and share. The service is great, the location is great and we can sit after and take our time with dessert and do not ever get "the vibe" to hurry up and leave. Once we stayed and chatted for four hours and no one even hinted we over stayed our welcome. That alone makes them a winner!!!
(4)Brad K.
Dinner and apps were fantastic, but super expensive. Dessert were ok, lots and lots of whipped cream(unnecessary). I recommend this place for all carnivores. My only gripe is the portion are hearty....I'd like to think that slightly smaller portions for lesser cost would be more suitable. It's just so gluttonous in my opinion. Steak are seasoned well, mashed potatoes were excellent, crab cake was good, Caesar salad was average, service is friendly. Broke the bank on this Mother's Day dinner. I would go back but only if in the budget.
(4)Elsa B.
I wanted to bring my husband here for fine steak!!! We started with the beef carapaccio absolutely amazing. Then ordered a sirloin, we were certainly pleased with the steak cooked to perfection. The service at the bar was great, Stephanie and Hans get a thumbs up!!! We were extremely happy overall!
(5)Jon M.
Very average, food wasn't full of flavour and was not suited to its ambience. Wait staff were attentive but not welcoming. Looks fancier than it is
(2)Ramfis B.
Ok Steak Lovers, if you are looking for a Really Good Steak, Wolgang's Porterhouse Steak fits the bill. The Steak here is cooked to perfection and is defintely and i have tried almost all of the Steakhouses here on the island. PARKING: There is an ample amount of parking in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and i think parking is free for the first 3 hours with validation.. AMBIENCE; I hate to say this for the lovey dovey couples, but there is absolutely not one romantic table to be had here. The tables are so close together here, you could actually pickpocket the couple on the next table or actually smell what kind of shampoo they used on their hair before they went out to eat.... SERVICE: The service here is what to expect from great Steakhouses. Very oldschool and professional. They work in teams of two usually and they do a great job here. FOOD: My advice to you Yelpies, just remember this a Steakhouse and just remember Steak is meat, so my advice to you is eat just the meat and skip the Seafood. If i had a choice, i would eat that Canadian Bacon and nothing else, but the Porterhouse Steak here is phenominal and i wouldn't pass it up.. Canadian Bacon: Now this thick strip of bacon my friends, is something i dream about everytime i think of Wolfgang's. Who would of ever thought a thick slab of bacon would ever taste so damn good. But this bacon is frickin addicting. I wish i could order some scrambled eggs and white rice with this appetizer.. Seafood Sampler: This Seafood sampler consisits of Crabmeat Cocktail,Shrimp Cocktail, and half a Lobster Tail. To me, it was pretty vanilla as it just didn't to anything for me. To make matters worse, there wasn't even any type of sauce to go with it until i asked the waiter if there was any sauce to go with this particular dish. At least some Cocktail sauce or a Remoulade would have helped this somewhat disappointing dish which wasn't cheap at all. Just give me 10 more orders of that Canadian Bacon instead of ordering this. Noe too happy with this item. I learned the hard way =( Steak for 2,3, or 4: Now this my friends is the reason why i LOVE this place. The Porterhouse Steak gives you the BEST of both worlds here. You get The Filet Mignon and the New York here. This Steak is so Juicy and Delicious, you don't even need their famous Steak Sauce with this Steak. What i like about it too is that they french service your steak right on your plate for you if you order the Steak for 2.. Sides: The Sauteed Onions were simply amazing and sweet. but the Lobster Mac and Cheese were somewhat disappointing. The Mashed potatoes were good and the Asparagus was nice and crunchy.. Desserts: I told the waiter to just make a Sanpler for us, so he put four different desserts on a platter for us: The Cheescake was out of this world. The Creme Brul'ee was nice, The Chocolate Mouss'e Cake was ok. and the Pecan Pie was........never mind Overall: I really like Wolgang's Steakhouse. They do a Steak like how it's supposed to be done. It is almost perfect the way the Steak is executed. What more can you say when the owner used to work at the best Steakhouse in New York, Peter Luger's Steakhouse. But that Canadian Bacon is the reason i will be back and from what i hear, the Happy Hour here is where the deals are at. So in hindsight, for carnivore lovers', you have come to the right place, but for seafood, go somewhere else....That's just my opinion.....Happy Eating Everyone =)
(4)Alyssa K.
Oh my goodness. First of all.. the name of this place is deceiving! Wolfgang!? But it's not Wolfgang Puck? I made reservations here thinking it was Wolfgang Puck. I know, it's a dumb mistake but regardless.. I was disappointed with everything about this restaurant. Service sucks. Food sucks. I bet most people who reserve this place do so thinking it is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. So what sucked about it? First of all we had to seriously wait 10 minutes to get a menu. Finally someone rolled around and gave us ONE menu. ONE. So my husband and I had to share this one menu while sitting across from eachother. Then we finally order. I order the wolfgang salad, the fish, and the husband a steak. I swear, we got served 2 wrong salads before we finally got the right wolfgang salad - which tasted horrible by the way.. I did not even finish it. Ugh! While waiting for our main course, we got offered wine that we never ordered, and the waitress awkwardly ran away when I commented that there are a lot of service issues. Then came the main dishes. The sauce on my opakapaka was so gross! It looked like it had been sitting on the counter for a while because a thick film had formed on the lemon caper sauce. It just looked like a huge mess of cornstarch. I tried to eat as much as I could because it was expensive. I did not enjoy it at all. My husband said his steak was under seasoned. That steak sauce is so sweet and nasty too. 100% NOT A FAN.
(1)Tab S.
The whole experience is chaotic. Your waiter will suck, the place is not only crowded with tourists, but super small and then your food. Salmon. Why is it so undercooked. Lobster Mac and cheese. Why is this lobster like rubber. Why is there no cheese. Wtf. Better off going to BLT. Personal favorite. Save yourself the expensive tab and empty stomach. Go to trump tower. BLT way better.
(1)Boosted C.
This place was ok... Our waiter was shitty. That made the experience bad . It wasn't the best steak for the price . Went there once and that was last. I wouldn't recommend it.
(2)Dani T.
Here is why I took them down to 1 star. The assistant manager told us to call the manager and tell them about what happened to my mom and that they would pay for her 3 therapy treatments due to her back getting messed up. 3 messages, no one every called back. Again, really bad decisions people. This shows more that you are unwilling to even help the people being hurt by this horrible floor. A $400 dinner bill for 4 people and now a $300 massage therapy bill. very disappointing.
(1)Ivory H.
After needing a break from traditional Hawaiian fare we came to Wolfgang looking for a taste of home since our favorite restaurant is Del Frisco in Denver. It did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and started with oysters, fanny bay....yum!!! We then moved on tomato and mozzarella salad followed by a crab cake and lobster mac n cheese. All super yummy! A friend had the filet and everything was superb. The only reason it's a 4 instead of a 5 is because del Frisco is the tiniest bit better. Also Hans our bartender took great care of us and made us feel right at home!!
(4)Dwayne Y.
I have been here about 5-6 times; every time for dinner and once for lunch. I have had both the steak for 2 (porterhouse) and rib-eye. Both steaks were very good, but I prefer the rib-eye. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. It had great flavor and the steak was quite tender. You could tell from the taste that the steak was dry-aged. My gf wanted to share a steak, so on another occasion we ordered the porterhouse for 2. The steak came out on a sizzling platter which is always fun. The filet side was very tender, moist, and quite flavorful for a piece of filet. The NY strip side was also flavorful and a little more tough. Overall the porterhouse was good, but not as good as the rib-eye. I had the canadian bacon. This is delicious. It has great flavor. I also had the german potatoes, tomato steak and onions, and creamed spinach. The potatoes and spinach are something I would order again. It's better than Ruth's Chris or Morton's sides. The tomato and onions are nothing special and I wouldn't order it again. It wasn't bad though. I love this place. Since I have been there a few times, the manager is quite friendly and he really remembers his customers. I have gotten free appetizers, dessert, drinks, and bottles of wine on different visits. I think this is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I forgot to mention lunch. I went there for lunch with some business associates, and we had this hamburger made with prime steak. It was topped with lump crab meat, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce. This is the best hamburger I have ever eaten. I think it was like $35-$36 for the hamburger. This may sound outrageous, but the 4 of us who went to lunch felt it was worth it and would order it again. And, it was served with BOTH fried and onion rings. What a great idea! And once again, free desserts and a free round of drinks. Did I say I love this place?
(5)Laura S.
I've been here a few times, and if I made a review each time they would be completely different. I've had a couple really good experiences, and a couple really bad ones. The food and drinks are always great, and their well vodka is Tito's (high end). The hit or miss part is customer service We had a rude and inattentive bartender (even when it wasn't busy). I've also had a couple really friendly bartenders when it was really packed. Happy Hour is at least worth checking out because the prices are right and the food is really good.
(3)Chris Z.
Went for happy hour last night and had a decent experience. Bartenders were fast and friendly. Wine- fair prices at happy hour, decent pours and good quality. Food- all happy hour pupus are $7 Lobster crostini- below average. Not much to say three to an order Tuna and steak tartare- below average. I guess these are served crostini style as well. I felt misled. Like the lobster three to an order. Would possibly order the steak again Sliders- burger and steak. Well above average Two to an order. This along with $7 wine saved the meal.. great taste and quality. Comes with fries Had issue with fries. Half seemed undercooked Steak for two- good quality. Not lugers but a good steak. Slightly overcooked A small issue is with the hot plates. I understand the idea but the radioactive kitchen gloves are not necessary if I can pick up the plate one you set it down. I also do not understand the hot plate if the steak does not come out immediately. Second time it has happened here. By the time many steak arrives my hot plate is just a plate
(3)Jonathan L.
All I can say is WOW. I was lucky enough to come here twice in a week. Thanks to yelp one of those time I was able to eat free :) It was really easy to make reservations 20 minutes prior and they had seats available. When we got there we waited about five minutes before our table was ready. We were able to sit at the bar and sip on some wine and potato chips. I was told the potato chips were made in house with means its damn fresh. The dipping sauce was good too it was a mixture of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce which made it sweet, sour, and tangy. Once our table was ready the server pulled out our chair for us and placed the napkins on our lap. This is the first time someone did this for me and wow I am impressed. The menu is fairly small and eye opening. We ordered the Wolfgang salad. The wait was quick which came out in a lettuce bowl filled with Canadian bacon, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. The entire salad was soaked evenly with ranch. The Canadian bacon tasted like a Portuguese sausage while crisp to perfection. For our entree we ordered the steak for three it is a porterhouse 52 oz t-bone with filet and sirloin. The waiter put a saucer plate upside down and puts the steak plate on top of the saucer so the sauce would only be on one end so you can dip your steak on the juice. the filet went down like a meaty jello. It wasn't too salty nor was it too bland. It tasted just right. yummy. Best steak I ever had!!! From what I have heard from the general manager only the top 5% of steak houses have "prime" beef and the everyone (ie grocery stores, mortons, ruth chris) else uses "choice" or "select" grade beef. You can tell the difference because it is marbleized and a different color than other beef. Also Wolfgang carries over $500,000 worth of steak in their cellar. We also ordered steak fries with our order and instead of dipping it in ketchup we dipped it in the steak sauce instead and made it taste 100 times better!!! However, this was the least favorite part of the meal. The servers were very attentive and even folded your napkin for you when you left your seat. Over all excellent experience and would definitely come back again. P.S. If they think you are a tourist they will add 18% gratuity to your bill. So you have to tell them.
(5)Cin T.
Minus a star for yesterday's service and atmosphere. For some reason it was ridiculously hot, made it difficult to enjoy Happy Hour. My friend was so shocked b/c for the first time ever, he saw me break a sweat, lol. Only at the end of our meal, did they finally open up the wall panels to let in some breeze, too little too late. Greg, our usual witty bartender was off so we got someone unfamiliar. This bartender paid more attention to the 4 other older Caucasian tourists at the bar, rarely checked on us. Therefore, was oblivious to the fact that I didn't get my order of Steak Tartare!! I had to bring it to her attention and asked her to fix our bill. She still got tipped out at 20%, yes I am nice like that (and b/c I believe in Karma). Ordered my usual "Canadian Bacon" as soon as I sat down. It's a must for me whenever I'm here. Usually Greg would check and have it pre-cut for us, not this time. Trying to cut these meaty slabs was difficult with the table/butter knife: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Steak Sliders portions have gotten smaller. The soft onion buns have been replaced with french bread which I didn't mind. But we asked for med-rare and got something closer to med-well. Their old sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Yesterday's sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Tenderloin Kabobs: The sweet teriyaki-like marinade made it very tender. Cooked to a perfect med-rare. Although it tasted okay, probably wouldn't order it again. I can get teri beef anywhere. yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb…
(3)Chad O.
It was pretty crowded, especially for a weekday, but surprisingly not very noisy & still very roomy. The food was very good - my wife & I had the hamburger, and we both enjoyed them very much. From the beginning until about midway though, service was very bad. We saw more than one group come in, sit down, get their menus and order their food in the time that it took for us to get JUST our menus. When the food came, it was missing all the condiments that other patrons got served with their food and it took AWHILE for us to flag down a waiter. When it became obvious that I was getting irritated, the staff became extra attentive & apologetic. Overall a pretty good experience, despite the initial problems.
(4)Shayna J.
Wolfgang Steakhouse has by the far one of my favorite steak dishes. I am an avid, if not, religious meat eater and I have to say their meat is exquisite. Their oysters, on the other hand, fall short. They come very small for an appetizer tray. Although their hostesses were kind and helpful, the waitress, who had served us, was tremendously rude. Her customer service was HORRIBLE. She had no knowledge of wine, she didn't smile, and she didn't come to check up on us. There should be no excuse for bad customer service. Whether or not she was having a horrible day, she shouldn't have had a horrid attitude at work. I was very disapopinted with her service. Food was great customer service not so much.
(2)Donna M.
Only Waikiki has shops and restaurants open on Christmas Day so we decided to have lunch at Wolfgang Steakhouse today. It was really easy to make reservations online through the website. I called to confirm that slippers and shorts were okay and it was no problem. We actually arrived 30 minutes earlier but they said it was no problem at all and seated us right away and next to a window. I read the reviews on Yelp and they said the tables were pretty close. They are but once you're seated, it's not that big of a deal and the workers seem pretty accustomed to maneuvering between the chairs and table. They had 3 menus available - holiday lunch special, regular lunch and their dinner menu. We decided to order from the regular lunch menu. I had the Avocado and Shrimp Salad and it was delicious. It's a pretty large portion so I was glad that I had decided to share it with my mom. They brought it out in half portions since we told them we would be sharing. That was really nice. For the main entree, I had the Cajun ribeye and it came with a choice of one side. There was a wide variety for their side selection. I actually had the lobster macaroni and cheese but my favorite was the sautéed mushrooms. Everything was so delicious! After awhile, it got much busier so I was glad we were done or we might not have gotten as much attention. All in all, it was a really great experience. Happy Holidays to everyone!
(4)R T.
Last week I went to lunch here and ordered the petite filet mignon. When the waiter brought my lunch I was surprised to see a big plate with the a steak you could eat in two bites! The waiter then said you mustn't be to hungry today! High prices and small portions at lunch!
(1)Kathy A.
Maybe it was just a bad night but the place was packed with tourists, loud drunk tourists, and I couldn't wait to finish my dinner and leave. Okay I believe in second chances for everyone so we tried this steakhouse again. My my I will have to eat my words....and an awesome dinner. Loved that they go off the menu if you ask for something different. Fillet Mignon was an 11 on a 10 scale, absolutely melted in my mouth. Hate to swoon and moan but darn that was off the chart. Honey Bunny did the Lamb and was in Baa Baa heaven. The service was pretty darn good considering the restaurant was packed. Tourists abound but then it is Waikiki and the best tourist destination in the whole world!
(5)Dee D.
uuuuugghhh...me liiiiiike the happy hour T-bone Steak deal, comes with creamed spinach, mashed potato and a liiiitle tiny bit of cheesecake. ou can actually share!! I think it is about $35 buck for the combo.
(5)Emi H.
My latest visit to Wolfgang's was thankfully much better than my last! We met up with a few friends for happy hour and were seated at a table by the bar near a window. My laptop was dying and I really needed to send off an email so my BF asked the hostess if I could plug into the wall. Tacky I know but sometimes a working girl doesn't have any other options! The hostess was more than happy to oblige us and I was more than happy to take some free electricity for my MacBook. Happy hour at Wolfgang's is such a fun place to people watch as it's mostly older wealthy boomers hanging out after a leisurely day of shopping or the beach. We ordered from the $5 pupu menu which included steak sliders and steak tartar. I'm not one for raw meat but my BF enjoyed the tartar and I was really happy with the sliders. My BF downed two $7 dirty martinis which he said were very well made. In addition to the happy hour specials I also ordered a mediterranean chopped salad recommended by our waiter which had chopped lettuce, mangos and cucumbers in it. Extremely healthy as I had the dressing on the side and a well needed addition to all the meat we were consuming. Service was fantastic and I am so happy we decided to return. Our waiter took very good care of us and even got me my salad even though it wasn't on their dinner menu. I love any restaurant where the General Manager comes up to you to introduce himself and shake your hand. That just isn't done enough these days. We'll definitely be back for another leisurely happy hour!
(4)Bow C.
Best steak's on Oahu. That signature aged porterhouse is the best tasting slab of beef I've eaten. There is nothing like an aged steak to perfection, the taste of it very unique. Do not use the steak sauce, the natural flavor of the aged steak needs no enhancements! The Wolfgang's salad with their in house made bacon was really good. Try drizzle it with a little steak sauce, kicks it up a notch. The cheese cake from new york, creamy and tart, now that is cheese cake.
(5)P G.
Wow! Great friendly (read: not stuffy) service, island casual attire, outstanding food and a fair price. I've done the NYC steak scene before: Peter Luger's, Morton's, Palm etc. Our steak for 2 came out medium rare to a T. They served everything for us; the creamed spinach was delicately flavored and my wife went with the hand cut French Fries which were "just right". Dessert was chocolate mousse, with homemade whipped cream that was tasty enough to fit in despite being beyond full. Not an inexpensive choice, but well worth the money for our most memorable Oahu dining experience.
(5)Howard K.
awesome steaks cooked to perfection juicy alot of taste was sooo good we ordered the porterhouse for two twice. the sides were regular we had the sauteed mushrooms, rice & baked potato. Somehow we left enough room for the desserts and we were not disappointed the cheesecake was the best I've ever eaten.. better that the Cheesecake Factory!! The servers were very attentive and took care of the table ever though the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night.
(4)Kelly G.
Amazing happy hour deal, if you compare it to the original dinner time price. My friends insisted on the Taste of New York - a 12 oz steak, with mashed potato, creamed spinach and a slice of cheesecake for $34. Throw in a NICE glass of their house red for $7 and you are set. They serve fresh potato chips free appetizer here. My friends and I eat them by the basketful. Their house cabernet was smooth and got me a GREAT buzz. Steak at medium rare was nice, some parts were tender, some weren't. Refilled our spinach and potatoes @ NO EXTRA CHARGE. The cheesecake is VERY NY cheesecake style - creamy, tangy and cheesy, but the whipped cream was excellent. TERRIBLE Lobster mac and cheese. TERRIBLE. Bland, lacking flavor, even had ti taken back and was still terrible the second time. Service is SLOW, but they were great in letting us split the bill 4 ways. Price is alright, compared to the dinner value. Would only come back ONCE in a long while.
(3)Makani I.
Hostess and waiter were sucks!! Too bad the food is excellent but not service. And when I ask for check waiter said to "oh tips are not included..."WTF??Some worker there need to retraining!! Or fired!!
(3)Michelle M.
Wolfgang's Happy Hour ROCKS!! Having said that, the Host staff don't really rock so much. Arriving a bit early to set up for our UYE @ Wolfgang's on Wednesday, I was immediately greeted at the Host Station. I approached with eager anticipation of the high brow shenanigans that were sure to quickly follow... I state my mission, "Hi! I'm meeting a few of my fellow Yelpers for a Happy Hour gathering this evening. Could I please have a table for 12 near the bar?". Hostess kind of sighed and then replied, "Unfortunately, we dont do tables for Happy Hour. I can't help you.". Boooooooo Hisssssss So, off I go to the bar where I am greeted by the friendliest Bartender Wolfgang's has...AL, you are awesome-sauce! After listening to my dilemma, Al pours me a nice drink and offers to help me save 2 more seats while I wait for the crew to arrive. THANKS, Al!!! :) Needless to say, upon the arrival of the group, and the sweet-tongued powers of persuasion (Russ is a phenom!), we were able to earn a table for our group in the dining room with the happy hour menu! The Happy Hour Menu here is rather impressive. Our group was fabulous and we sampled a few of EVERYTHING...coupled with some geniusly crafted cocktails, we were off to a great evening. My faves were the Steak Sliders and the Steak Tartar. The Mini Loco Moco was pretty yums...but I think I will definitely pass on it the next time around. I have my eye on the Hamburger Sliders for the next time. Over all, this review is for the great bar and wait staff...and of course the food. I do suggest that they adopt a somewhat friendlier outlook and interaction with Local Diners that want to get their fancy pants on and live the high life Happy Hour.
(4)Nikki M.
Price adds up quickly, so make sure your wallet can handle it. We got the steak for 2 - $105, two veggies, a lemonade and iced tea...$170 with tip! The food was excellent - gotta give 'em that. The waiter was superb - can't take that away. The seating area was cramped. We constantly had to lean forward and scoot our chairs in (don't let them seat you near the bar or main aisle/walk area) - minus 1 star. Defintiely for special occassions only, but we got what we paid for - and it was good!
(4)Shigeru C.
28 Days of aging of this beef! Gotta wait 28 days. In a regular world, in 28 days a piece of beef will be rotten in 28 days without proper refrigeration. But after 28 days in this restaurant's aging cabin, the beef is tasting more "rotten good" than I've ever sarcastically hoped for! The sizzling plate and a big piece of meat is no same to the ones you'll find in a supermarket. Not even a good ones like Whole Foods. This piece of beef has been well calculatedly timed for its transformation from the protein of meat into Amino acid magic on your taste buds. Oh no, not just the taste buds but all the way down to your DNA level pleasure as an animal consuming another animal's meat for its pleasure and life support at such a high price! Thankfully, my buddy who went with me had a gift certificate of a $100 at this restaurant, but oh no, that's not going to be enough!! Haha! I was just a bit worried because I've been to a happy hour at this place and it was lukewarm impressive. But hey, this Porterhouse is not the same! No, no. Well, the people who work here seem proud and energetic, and that's pleasantly matching with the enormously standing out size of beef, that is with full of flavor that comes out from way inside the meat, not frilled on the surface of it. The beef was cooked just right (called "Medium-rare minus" that means a half step closer to "Rare" than "Medium rare."), and the waiter was proud to deliver the steak being exactly cooked as it was promised! He had some good energetic eyes. Overall, my first "World famous Wolfgang's Porterhouse Steak" experience was a true pleasure. I sure want to indulge myself into that piece of meat sometime soon, hopefully very soon.
(5)Juliann C.
This was difficult to rate... The Good * Service was superb! * Happy Hour is nice. burgers are great!! * mashed potatoes was delicious * creamed spinach was made to its perfection... it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy! The Bad * The steak was good, but it wasn't melting in my mouth or anything :( I feel so bad giving the bad part of this review because the service was so awesome! The Weird * I didn't know Albert Einstein worked here!
(3)Robert D.
We saw great advertisements for the steakhouse. But when we went it was super crowded and the service was terrible. It was a long time before a waiter noticed us, and I had to ask for a napkin and silverware. I ordered a filet minion well done, and when it came it was rubbery. I have eaten in the best restaurants in the country and have never had a filet this rank. So when the waiter (one of three who waited on us because they were short handed) asked how it was I said fair. That was fine, because he'd asked me. Yet, I intended to make due and eat around the chewy parts, because I never complain, then the owner (or manager) came up, miffed, and said he'd heard I wasn't happy with the filet. His comment was, "Well, that's what you get for ordering it well done." To which I defended, " it wasn't even well done it was medium well done." Besides, I had always ordered my filet well done and had never had it rubbery before. So, he snapped up my dish and that was that. I had no more supper. In his defense he took the filet off the tab, he must have seen the rubbery parts I had deposited on plate because I couldn't chew them. But I was insulted all the same. So I went on their site to write my experience and the site no longer takes comments. Which leads me to believe the place has gone way down on the ranking as of late, and knows it. L J
(2)Stephen W.
My daughter and I did the "Dinner and a Show" thing last nite. Dinner, as usual was "Fantabulous" as usual. Ordered practically everything only because we rarely go into Waikiki - it's not Hawaii - We gave it away when all the Japanese and other foreign tourists invaded it. The appetizers were fresh and absolutely "Delish" - the oysters were especially fresh and could've ordered another helping if my eyes weren't so BIG ! The "JUMBO-SHRIMP" were the size of what the Outback restaurant's excuse they call a "lobster tail". We both had to pace ourselves because there were two Guatemala Lobster-Tails paired up with a "Medium-Rare" Prime Rib-Eye Steak coming. We rounded the ENTRE's off with a side of rice (enough for four people), 2-Crispy Canadian Bacons, Creamed Spinach, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and yes - the unbelievable "LOBSTER-MAC". Whewwwww!!!!!! Believe it or not we actually had room for dessert - one satisfying and ono dish of Creme Brûlée that was devoured with such loving spoonfuls, one right after another until it was but a memory. Our waiter, RAF, was outstanding and made certain we enjoyed everything about this experience. The food came out super-fast and perfectly done to our expectations, absolutely no concerns and or complaints. Obviously there was a mountain of left-overs to be taken home and enjoyed again for a later meal. RAF was extremely accommodating and efficient when he repeated for the benefit of an assisting wait staff that the customer wants everything gathered up and packaged for our take home - nothing to be overlooked or wasted as per my instructions. The meal went as planned and like clock work allowed us perfect time to make it to our scheduled show - The Walt Disney Broadway Road production of The LION KING. And that was another spectacular experience to be talked about on another YELP page. We obviously will be looking forward to coming back to WOLFGANG'S Waikiki when another special occasion arises. This is the GO-TO spot for a great meal - appetizers, ENTRE's and desserts !
(5)Cheryl H.
What's up with the uptight bartender, Stepanie? Rule number one, friendly bartenders, get people talking, so they stay and order dinner....bartending 101! After she turned me off, she is the same to the guy that came in next to me.....couldn't wait to leave! On a street with several "steakhouses" this one does not meet customer service standard.
(2)Gunther W.
Went here for the hamburger lunch special which was okay but not sure I would come for dinner. The tables are a little small and a little bit crowded. I ordered the buger medium, but it came out more like med-well and seemed like a preformed patty rather than hand formed which you would expect from an establishment like this.
(3)Suzi S.
We went there for Father's Day and it was one of the biggest disappointments EVER! We got seated and no one came by for 5-10min. My husband and my daughter sat and looked around and hopefully looked hungry enough for some attention. Finally the server came with the menu's and walked away. The demeanor was very cold and inconvenient. He came by asked us if we were ready to order except he didn't even offer the "Father's Day" special that the hostess on the phone offered. When we asked, he said, yeah sure you can order that. We initially ordered the Wolfgang's salad, ate that and then had to ask for bread, while all the other tables were given bread as soon as they sat down. It seemed that our server didn't want to wait on us, and we had another server assisting us. The meal came and I ordered the petite filet mignon and it was cooked medium when I asked for medium rare. My husband ordered the special which the hostess on the phone said their steak sauce comes as a gift with the meal however, our horrible server decided to give us that on the "house" because my husband doesn't drink wine. However, he didn't even ask if I wanted to drink it, so he never brought our 2 alcoholic drinks that came with that special he ordered. WTF?? My lobster mac n cheese was like someone cooked the mac n cheese and then decided as an afterthought to throw in some lobster pieces. The level of service overall was very poor, for $$$ we paid, you'd think we'd get better service. NEVER EVER again are we going there. Don't waste your $!!!!
(1)Sue L.
My 3 star rating breaks down, simply, to this: 1 star - service 5 stars - food Three generations of our family, ages 14 to tutu, dined at Wolfgang's recently, We had a late reservation, 8:45, and the restaurant was full when we arrived. Our waiter was very friendly, quickly brought us water and took our orders. That's where the service ended. No one ever bothered to take our drink order. Imagine a pricey restaurant not trying to sell booze! My grandson all but tripped a busboy and asked for a Shirley Temple. It never arrived but was on the bill. My daughter and I ordered pre fixe dinners...everything from soup to nuts! We never received one of the 2 side dishes or the desserts. The portions are very generous so we asked to take our leftovers home...and while they were at it, to make sure the forgotten side dish and desserts were included. We waited...and waited...for our leftover bags and the tab. Then we waited a little longer. My grandson fell asleep at the table! And, to top it off, one of the pre fixe desserts was not included, as we found out the next night. As already mentioned, the food was terrific. The filet mignons were huge and fork tender but were cooked rarer than requested. We could've made a meal of just the creamed spinach. It's that good! The jumbo shrimp cocktail was a meal in itself. The sauteed mushrooms, we all agreed, were the best we've ever had. The leftovers fed us another full meal. And there were still leftovers!!! I wouldn't mind going back for the food as long as it was on someone else's expense account! This restaurant's manager really needs to overhaul the service and bring it up to the standard those prices demand.
(3)jon d.
We all grew up on wet-aged steaks and so eating at dry-aged steak houses (Wolfgang's, DK steakhouse) is an acquired (and expensive) taste. The tables along the windows facing the strip have the best view of all the steakhouses in Hawaii. Appeteizers are priced steep. I had the Wolfgang's crabcake...it is about 4" diameter and 3/4" thick and it tastes good but $18.95 ? The NY steak (about $50) had a nice beefy flavor and was tender and not dry. Sides are extra. Chocolate Pie and the Key Lime pie were fantastic. So is it worth all that money...that's a personal decision. One way to see if you like it is to try the place during off hours: Happy Hour: 430-630. Drinks are $7 cocktails, $4 beers. Various pupus. They even serve carpaccio, if you prefer these things. May Special (Hamburger Month): $10= very large hamburger (+onions/tomato/lettuce), onion rings, french fries, soft drink. Breakfast & Lunch: Suprisingly very very good. Less crowded, and with the three hour parking validation, a great way to start a Sunday morning if you wish to wander Waikiki. The menu for breakfast/lunch is reasonably priced (not Denny's priced though) Had the eggs benedict which was very good. Overall, all the steakhouses are going to run about the same +/-15%; so if you are in Tiger Woods/Kobe sized trouble, it probably is worth it.
(4)Cee J.
OK - another free meal there and there was a cockroach on the tablecloth and a hair in my salad......ugh I wish my friends would choose somewhere else!
(1)Stephen M.
Okay this is officially my favorite place for a steak! The regular menu can be pricey, but their Happy hour provides for excellent value. Try there ahi tartar for starters and order a glass ( or bottle) of red wine to complement their dry-aged steak. Leave room for dessert as they have an excellent selection. Parking is free for only the first hour of validation, but there is a minimal charge for up to three hours at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
(5)Kobe O.
My friend took me out for lunch during a weekday. The place was packed.....primarily with tourist. Even though the place is a high end steakhouse, there were alot of people in the restaurant in shorts, tank tops, and slippers.......I guess when they are buying 3lb lobsters and many steaks....why turn away business! We're not rich and I had the burger off the lunch special menu and my friend had the steak salad. The food was great.....like 4 stars. The burger was good and super filling.....like it made me tired half way through......maybe it was the steak fries......just real comfort food. My friends salad looked good with the steak medium rare and he finished it off in no time. We also had a cheese cake and key lime pie (I think Cheesecake Factory and Ryans do a better job at this). The bad and reason for 3 stars.......the service was terrible. Not for the lack of people but I hate to say this......I have a real problem with reverse local discrimination......this is when locals go into a restaurant frequented by tourists and are looked down upon because they are 1. local and 2. not big spenders. Its happened to me at Longhis in Lahaina and now here. The waiter was snobby and giving us the run around for not getting drinks......dude we are locals that need to go back to work. He doesn't bring us bread, even after we asked for it......and give us attitude but watching him handle the other tables with tourists....with a smile and kicked up personality....makes me want to puke. Does not fill our water or ask if we want drink refills, does not ask if we need validated parking, does not ask if everything is OK and if there is anything else we need,.....a real downer. I hope this was an isolated incident. Locals want to support these businesses and don't have an easy time doing it ($$$$) but when you get treated like we have the plague, unacceptable!
(3)Jessica P.
BEYOND DISAPPOINTING. I highly recommend you DO NOT get the steak. I got medium rare. The outside was crunchy & so salty that I felt like the bite of filet mignon was dissolving my tongue. We had to wait nearly an hour for our food, only for it to be subpar. Calling it subpar for a steak that's $60 is being generous. NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. When the food came out, the plate was dirty, as well as the bowl of gravy (which was tasteless). I feel like maybe they should have cleaned the plates to make it look presentable? At least? At a place like this? As for our waiter, he was VERY nice. I felt bad that he had to relay the multiple "food should be out soon" messages. I guess the chefs (or whoever) knew they fucked up, so they sent out a small portion of mashed potatoes & spinach. Mashed potatoes were delicious! Spinach was salty & not tasteful. THE BREAD & BUTTER TASTED BETTER THAN THE STEAK. So disappointing that I am currently sitting in this restaurant writing this review.
(1)Lyla D.
"I don't always eat steak. But, when I do, I prefer Wolfgang's Steakhouse". We've dined here before with family and friends and each time, we've always been treated to top-notch steaks, classic steakhouse sides and service. But, tonight, we came in for their Happy Hour prior to joining up with the SPAM Jam festivities, at the bar. We met with some friends who kindly saved us a couple of seats so we could all cozy up to the bar. Landon, was the bartender on duty, who effortlessly worked his way up and down the bar mixing and serving all of the patrons. He was friendly and had a certain calmness about him. It was our first time to try the Happy Hour menu so it took us a few minutes to peruse the menu and decide on our beverages. I mentally debated whether or not to have a beer or cocktail when I noticed Goose IPA on draught. My husband ordered a Sapporo draught so I took my cue from him and ordered the Goose. Wow! The beers were nice and cold..I was tempted to guzzle it down but stopped short because I started to get a brain-freeze! Landon set out a fairly large basket of fresh house-made potato chips to further pique our appetites. The Happy Hour menu deal was a steak for two with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake for two priced at $39.95. What a deal! In the first place, Wolfgang's is noted for its PRIME cuts of steaks that are aged perfectly. We didn't want to fill up since we were planning on going to the Waikiki festivities on the street below us. So, share we DID! The steak came out sizzling as Landon plated our meals right in front of us. As he placed the steak pieces, he ladled the still sizzling butter and juices over. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy while the creamed spinach complemented the whole plate with its subtle flavor and punch of bright green color. To close out our meal, a generous slice of cheesecake from noted bakery, Junior's, was served. As we left, I made a mental note to return for Happy Hour when I get the hunger pangs for great steakhouse dining. The HH menu is combined with lunch specials that runs from 11:30AM - 5:30PM. At Wolfgang's you'll be treated to the high quality and standards as if you're at New York's Peter Luger Steak House. So, until then.... "Stay hungry, my friends". #335
(5)Deidra C.
Good service... The New York strip was amazing... I also ordered the creamed spinach, mash potatoes, & lobster mac & cheese. The lobster mac was the best I've had in a long time. Our waitress was friendly& welcoming. Although this is the first "upscale" steakhouse that lets you come as you are, turned out to be a good time with awesome drinks. Will def recommend while in Hawaii!
(5)Clarissa M.
Made reservations for Fathers' Day Dinner - glad we did because upon arrival we saw a line outside the restaurant. It was crazy busy. We were seated quickly in one of there smaller rooms. Within the room we had a view of Waikiki which is pleasant during the summer. Our server was friendly and a comedian - he hooked us up with complimentary desserts. The food here is meant to be shared - the oysters were fresh and a little on sweet side (tasty) and the cocktails were huge! My only complaint is my steak was not prepared as requested (medium well) cause there was a whole lot of pink. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)Mie D.
Went to our 6th anniversary dinner tonight. The restaurant was packed! So strongly recommend to make reservation if you want to have dinner. We had a nice Kalakaua Ave. view seat. Our server JJ was nice and friendly, he recommended us (he asked us first time here or not, first) some orders. We shared mix green salad, porter steak for two, "huge" baked potato, and creamed spinach. Even if share we were soon full and couldn't eat all. But food was very good! We got a dessert for our anniversary (mentioned anniversary dinner when we made a reservation). We had a great anniversary dinner here. p.s. I was sooo surprised, almost dinner customers in a restaurant were Japanese tourists tonight!!!
(5)Ash C.
the lunch special here is awesome. when you hear "Wolfgang" the first couple things that pop in your head are high quality food, expensive, and it's motha-f-ing Wolfgang! but the lunch specials here are affordable and of course, delicious. for $11.95 you can get: 1/2 lb hamburger with onion rings & french fries, mahi mahi sandwich with french fries, or fish & chips with french fries. and their loco moco costs $14.95. located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, directly across from the H&M store on Kalakaua Ave. the ambiance has a very elegant feel to it and the staff all looked professional and approachable. my coworkers and i came around 11:30am for lunch and it wasn't too packed. we were greeted right when we entered and they were able to seat us immediately. soon after, our waiter greeted us with our complimentary potato chips and our glass of waters. after placing our order, our food came out fairly quickly. our waiter was always visible and very friendly. and it was also great to see the other staff helping out at all the other tables as well. our water glass was always filled which is a definite plus! as we were leaving the restaurant, every single staff member we passed by all thanked us and told us goodbye. talk about great customer service! i always love coming to restaurants that really take care of their customers. quick service, friendly staff, my water glass always filled and affordable prices, you can expect me to be back again. maybe one of these days i'll be back for their dinner menu. #28 out of 100 Yelp Reviews in 2015
(5)Julie D.
Always good service very friendly ppl and food are excellent :). On the weekend should make a reservation.
(5)Kyla W.
My friend and I came here for lunch. I got a petite filet mignon(well done) with lobster macaroni and cheese. And my friend got a rib eye(medium rare). So we waited for half an hour, well the table next to us who came in later than us but got their steak before us. When our steak came, they are over done! It looks like it sit in the grill for a long time and is not juicy at all :( bot mignon and rib eye cost about $37 each, and with the taste, I don't feel like worth it. The macaroni and cheese, it rarely has taste at all. I also order a dessert but it didn't come and the server just give us the check. (Although the dessert wasn't include in the check, I am sure I had point to the chocolate mouse for dessert and the server said okay....) I feel like the server had a hard time hear what I said = = I think I will come back and try their lunch special, it seems like more worth it.
(3)Reid K.
I was not impressed by Wolfgang's Steakhouse. i expected more from a marquee name restaurant. Layout: Usually this isn't something to comment on, but there weren't any dividers or partitions and that detracted from the ambiance. It was a room packed with people like a cafeteria and devoid of ambiance. Hostesses: I read reviews that mentioned the WS hostesses and they certainly lived up to their reputation. When we entered, their backs were to the door and they didn't notice us standing there because they were talking to each other/other staff. Service: I found the servers to be too casual. Just because a customer is local doesn't mean they want to hear the specials in pidgin English. At one point we had 2 servers but it wasn't clear what each was in charge of. The service was quick, but not very polished. Food: We ordered the seafood platter special to start, which had a bit of lobster, crab and literally one jumbo shrimp. The lobster tail was overcooked and tough. It was honestly kind of sad eating the sampler. For dinner, we ordered the grilled wild salmon and prime NY sirloin steak. I have had "fancy" grilled salmon before and this one was unevenly cooked. I ordered it medium, yet the thickest part of the filet was rare. I ate the salmon with mashed potatoes, which was creamy and just alright, nothing special. The steak was pretty good, but again, nothing special. Morton's, Ruth's Chris and Hy's are all better than Wolfgang's. I find it particularly unfortunate when a place with "steakhouse" in its name doesn't make memorable steak. I challenge Wolfgang's Steakhouse to tighten up their operations and find the inspiration that made the namesake chef synonymous with quality and top-notch service because this location seems to be straining at best.
(2)Ric C.
"Just the facts ma'm, just the facts" Like Joe Friday in that great classic police show, " Dragnet", the story must be told about the excellent happy hour deals at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. This "hidden" gem is located on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and is definitely one of the better carnivore destinations in Honolulu. (Happy Hour runs from about lunch till 5:30pm and is only offered at the bar which has about 15 to 20 seats. (Depending on when you go there is a wait but unless you are in a real hurry, it is worth the wait.) What separates them from other places is because their happy hour offerings really are good! They have great drink specials but this review will be concentrating on the food. A free bottomless basket of homemade potato chips with a great Bbq dipping sauce starts you off as you peruse the menu to chose your afternoon delight. They have several $7 selections including: steak or burger sliders, loco moco, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, but the centerpiece offering during happy hour is the Taste of New York. This meal includes a 12 oz New York Steak, garlic mash potatoes, creamed spinach, and a slice of cheesecake shared, priced at $39.95 for two. The offering is definitely big enough for two as we were not able to finish the cheesecake because the steak and sides were so good. A real tasty and opu filling bargain on those days when plant food is just not gonna cut it.
(5)Kaori I.
I've been here several times but I finally satisfied with the food in the last 2 times so I decided to write a review. First time I had the Porters Steak when they first opened and it was just okay and didn't impressed me at all regardless of the price. I went back for lunch and had 28 day aged beef hamburger which was just $10 but I rather prefer Teddy's better. I had those not positively memorable experience at the dinning area but recently I had Taste of New York which priced only $39.95. This special is served only at the bar area for a certain time of a day and it was AMAZING!!! I'm actually not a big fan of steak so hardly get amazed but it really made me WOW that night at the bar counter. It came with mashed potato, cream of spinach and cheese cake. I actually shared with a big guy but it filled us just right with additional order of Caesar salad. I went back again this Sunday the last day of Restaurant Week 2014. The special they had was the same as Taste of New York with a small mixed salad but you could have it at the dinning area with a reservation. It was a party of 2 and this time we had one each of the special, Caesar salad and jumbo shrimp cocktail. I had Champaign ( from France not sparkling ) to start with shrimp, a glass of white and a red wine. It was really nice to dine at the dinner table with great drinks because it's little more quiet than bar area. The steak was great again and we both enjoyed the quality of it but I think it was more medium even I asked it as medium rare. The reason I give only 3 stars regardless of great steak is this restaurant never answers the phone. I've tried to reach them more than couple of months but never succeeded. Since they open for all day I tried afternoon avoiding busy lunch and dinner time but still couldn't reach them. Another reason is our server didn't give me the Restaurant Week special menu so I asked him and he showed us a hesitation and he wasn't so friendly during our dinner. I know servers would expect us to spend a lot of money to get more tips and I understand it. But even I order the special which is incredibly reasonable I would spend more money for my drinks and actually we ordered really good wines so eventually we spent a lot that night. If he was happy when I mentioned about the special he added A Star and if they always pick up the call I would give them 5 Stars!!!
(3)Diana L.
I've got to say, this place does not disappoint. Their Taste of New York special runs from 11am until 630pm, daily. You get a very tasty steak that comes with some mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. And also a taste of Junior's cheesecake. It is a pretty big portion for one person, so I usually share. Appetizers on happy hour are $7 each. That's a pretty good deal. And happy hour isn't limited to bar seating! My last trip here, which was yesterday, was even better because of our server. We sat at the bar and he was very attentive. I believe his name is Shane. Wonderful service. I highly recommend making reservations because this place is always packed! You're lucky if you can get a seat at the last minute! Parking is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. They'll validate up to 3 hours. Nice to walk around and take a look at the shops after that tasty meal! Enjoy!
(4)Mark M.
I am very disappointed at what transpired during lunch today. Everyone seems to put this place on a pedestal. The only place Wolfgang's is going for me, is on a list of other places I'll never eat at again. Here's a comparison of what I, and mostly everyone else might be used to at a average or above average steakhouse, and what happened at Wolfgang's. Other places: most hostess stands are manned by young women who greet you with a smile and who are genuinely happy that you chose to join them for lunch. Wolfgang's: hostess stand manned with young women who don't know how to smile and are genuinely bothered that you walked in on their gossipy conversation. Other places: a server who greets you, introduces him or herself, explains the specials of the day and/or makes recommendations of items that they personally like. Wolfgang's: a server who left menus with us, then went to get us water, who then didn't come back to the table to say anything. Was he even our waiter? He didn't say that he was, or who he was. In fact, the manager on duty took our order in a very hurried fashion. He also stopped at our table as an afterthought. He nearly walked by us, then looked down and saw that our menus were closed and I was twiddling my thumbs. He then stopped and then said, "Ready to order?" Wow. Talk about professionalism. Other places: bread service. Wolfgang's: no bread service. Even though the tables around us got bread. The tables that were seated AFTER us, no less. Other places: Friendly waitstaff who check on the table, to see how else they could make our experience better. Wolfgang's: we had a total of eight people help us. The guy who dropped off our menu, the manager who took our order, the guy who dropped off the food, the guy who filled my water glass AFTER i finished eating (it was empty before the food came out), the one guy who checked on us (almost after I was done eating), the guy who cleared my plate, the guy who cleared her plate, and the guy who picked up the check WERE ALL DIFFERENT DUDES who looked super lost. Eight people can't fill one glass of water? It seems like the only guy that didn't help us was the guy who was TALKING SHIT ABOUT A GUEST UNDER HIS BREATH AS HE WALKED BY OUR TABLE. Mumbling how annoying a guest is isn't very smart. Especially while you are on the floor and other guests are within earshot. Other places: depending on the steakhouse, the food is either very good or great. Wolfgang's: mahi burger? On point. Bacon? Good, but not $7 good. Everything else though sucked. Lame onion rings, soggy fries, and a crumbly burger bun that was too thick. The best part about the burger was the cheese. Even though I didn't know i could choose what kind (the table next to us was given a choice. Didn't know that until after our food came out) and I didn't know it was gonna cost $2 extra. I'm not blaming my coworkers for my experience because they don't work here. The fault lies with the management. I've read a lot of the other reviews and it seems like the issue has always been the service. Any establishment that cannot display that they are willing to change won't get any more money from me. There are far too many places out there to grab lunch at. Sorry friends, the $10 lunch special that you have been raving about isn't $10 anymore. It's $13.. wait $15 with cheese. If they decide to tell you that. It also isn't that special.
(1)Isaac N.
I have been to Wolfgang a bunch of times but mainly for happy hour! They have in my opinion, one of the best happy hours in Waikiki. Price wise it may not be the cheapest happy hour, but value wise you can't do much better. First off, happy hour runs from 11am till 6:30. Draft beers are $5 (not including Guinness) and wines are $7, you also get a basket of their homemade chips. The happy hour food menu is what's great. This most recent time that I went in to visit they now have a $10 seafood sampler which includes ahi tartar, a crab salad and a lobster salad all on crostinis. Those were okay but I doubt I would order it again. The thing I like the most on the menu is the steak sandwich, it comes with a French style loaf with chunks of beef made to order and a plateful of fries all for $7. The chewiness of the bun and the tenderness of the steak go perfectly. The slices or more like chunks of steak are perfectly seasoned. They also have a steak combo on their menu for under $40. I've tried it once and it's a WHOLE lot of food. I couldn't imagine eating that by myself. The combo comes with a sizeable steak, mash potatoes, creamed spinach and a dessert. The spinach and potatoes probably have a stick of butter but are soooo good! I have also had dinner here but the happy hour combo is the best deal. So if you're looking for a good place to go for happy hour in Waikiki, definitely check out Wolfgang!
(4)Russel M.
Wolfy's is simply the best deal and best Steakhouse in Waikiki. No one has a better Lunch Special ($10- Hamburger) or Fish Sandwich. The Porterhouse for two is amazing cut Pupu style. Service is attentive.. Highly recommended....
(5)Rhea Cherie B.
How do you dine at Wolfgang's and spend only $10? Go during lunch and get one of their lunch specials! Their lunch specials don't include a whole lot of dishes but they usually include a choice of a burger, a salad, a sandwich or a steak plate (the steak plate is more than $10). The burger is pretty large and juicy and the fish that comes with the fish and chips is probably the best breaded fish and chips style fish I've ever had. They use fresh fish instead of the frozen kind. Their steak fries are tasty and they also have their own potato chips that are freshly fried. I'm impressed with their extensive wine collection and the beautiful wall of wine enclosed by a glass wall but I'm not impressed with the seating area. The restaurant is a bit cramped and all of the tables are much too close to each other. For instance, if I scooted my chair back, I would probably ram into the patron behind me. I could also hear every conversation at the neighboring tables. No thank you, please space out your tables Wolfgang. In regards to customer service, they're in top shape. I was literally greeted by every employee that passed me while walking to my table. The server was quick to get us water and take our order. There were a couple of other servers that came to refill our water and check to see how we were doing. On my way to the restroom, I was yet again greeted by every employee that I passed and a nice server even warned me to watch my step as there was a raised mat or runner on the ground near the restroom. Gee, thanks! I have yet to try their steak but I've seen the servers doing a really nice presentation of the steak at other tables. The steaks looked pretty large and juicy! I know they come with a hefty price tag so like I said, if you want to spend around 10 bucks, come during lunch for a good quality meal!
(4)Jennifer A.
I'm giving this review two stars because of the service we experienced today. The food was excellent but the service sucked from the beginning. Upon checking in we weren't even greeted. I went up to the counter and told the lady I had reservations on Open Table for three. She didn't even really look at me and acknowledge me, she just kept pressing buttons on the touch screen. Another lady came to take us to our table. She gave us the restaurant week menu and the regular menu but our table cloth was dirty. She just said "oh yeah but it's still clean we change it after every use." We just let it go. We all ordered the taste of New York & Wolfgang's Salad Combo for $39.95 which comes with mashed potatoes and Junior's world famous cheesecake. The waiter brought us our steak plates first and asked if we could have our salad too. He said "no you don't get salad, did you want to order salad." I had to show him the restaurant week menu. When he brought us our cheesecake, my friends spoon was dirty. We asked if we could get another spoon. He just grabbed a fork from the next table and said "yeah you can just grab from an open table." I've been here a few times before and the service was always great. I don't know what happen today. The staff needs an inservice on customer service.
(2)Sasha L.
Wolfgang has a really nice happy hour! Had their house Pinot Grigio, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, kabobs, and sliders! They were all tasty, but nothing really stood out. Still, for $7 each appetizer it was worth it! I did like that they give you complimentary chips with the dip when you first sit down. I would come back here for happy hour, but next time I would rather come back for a nice steak at dinner time!
(4)KC C.
Enjoyed my lunch here with my family. My grilled mahi mahi sandwich was very fresh, tasty and big portion for the price they charge! It was only about $12... You cannot beat that in Waikiki and this is a very famous establishment. Very nice staff, Keiki friendly during the lunch hour, parking validation at the royal Hawaiian garage. Very satisfied, will definitely go back!
(5)C. B.
Wolfgangs does burgers and lobster bisque correctly. Huge 1/2 pounder done medium So good and what a bargain at lunch. Burger + for $10. Staff is impeccable
(4)BestofHawaiibyKalani S.
As a very recognizable steakhouse, the consistency from waiters to the presentation of the food, WG has my vote as the best Dry Aged Beef Steakhouse in Waikiki. Pros: 1. Bone-In Ribeye was perfectly cooked 2. Mac/Cheese- really??? Is it because of the broil? Soo ono. 3. I'm an island boy and never grew up eating anything potatoes. Wow..Garlic Mashed Potatoes soo Ono. Cons: 1. I couldn't thing of any... I will be back for more... BestofHawaiibyKalani.com
(5)Brandon Y.
2.5 stars for the food but i'm going to give it 3 stars because we had excellent service here. I can't believe this place is so busy but i'm guessing they just get a tons of tourists as customers. Thick Cut Bacon - I had to try this because everyone yelps about it. The slice is pretty big but I wouldn't say its worth it at $7. From the reviews I read it sounds like it's cheaper during the happy hour. It's Canadian Bacon but I want to say it tastes more like something between Bacon and Canadian Bacon. Ribeye Steak - You get a pretty big portion but you should be for $60. The piece that I had was slightly under-seasoned. I ordered mine medium and it came out as a perfect medium. Mashed Potatoes - They just melt in your mouth. I'm not sure how they make them but they are very smooth. Creamed Spinach - A good side to get if you want a vegetable. Very simple but good. Broccoli - Pretty much plain broccoli, it was a very boring side to have. German Potatoes - I was expecting a lot from these after reading all the reviews. They were just ok for me, I had a lot of soft ones and I might have liked it if they were a little more crispy.
(3)Will I.
This review is based off a bunch of dining experiences, all but one of which were for lunch. Lunch specials! For $10 you get some awesome choices. I've had the Sirloin Burger and the fish and chips. Both are really good and come with a bunch of fries on the side. I really like the sauce that they serve with the fish as it is dill based instead of sweet relish. They also have some salads $14 loco moco (pretty damn good!) and a $39 Steak, mash, spinach, cheesecake combo. Almost the same deal that they offer during restaurant week but w/o the salad I believe. I'm a cheap bastard so I love the $10 specials but since Ive had that steak in the past and know its amazing I'm gonna have to hit that up next time. Steaks- just FYI they serve dry aged steaks. While I love the flavor this brings it could be off putting for some. Service...hmmm...if you look at the reviews you'll notice a trend that lots of people were disappointed, I can certainly see why as the service has gotten steadily worse. This last visit we both had ice tea and not once was it refilled. By the halfway point I drank it to empty along with the water, waiter came by took away plates dropped off dessert menu and nary an offer of "refill your tea or water?" I mean do they dock you pay if you carry a pitcher of water when checking tables or just bring a new glass of ice tea? Maybe you would get 25% tip instead of 10%? I just learned that I won't bother ordering drinks with meals in the future. Food 5 stars- nothing bad...lots of good! Atmosphere 4 stars- nice setting, white table cloth Value 5 stars- based off happy hour or lunch specials Service 3 stars- keeps going down. So sad.
(4)Charlie A.
The Filet, T-bone, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Spinach, and Bread...PERFECTION! Expect to pay about $100 per person, but well worth it!
(5)Malia H.
OMG I think I've died and gone to meat heaven. I am not a meat girl, never have been. But after having the bone in ribeye here... call me a carnivore! I came here about a year ago for the first time to have lunch, since I heard they had lunch specials. They have a few lunch deals including a $10 hamburger which is pretty yummy. I've been meaning to come here for dinner. And only now, I finally got here. It is a big pricey but so worth it based on service and food. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. They were attentive, but not like third wheels at my family dinner. We started off with some bread and wine. They gave us two types of bread and butter. I must say they have a pretty extensive wine bottle list and a small by the glass selection. If you feel like a baller, they have a $1800 bottle of wine. All of their dishes were a good size and definitely can be shared. I say go family style since everything is ala carte...that way you can sample different things. As an appetizer, we got the jumbo shrimp cocktail. It came with four huge shrimp and sauce on the side. Plump and flavorful. We also got a mixed greens salad. It was a simple mix with a house vinaigrette but we paid extra for the Roquefort which totally dressed the greens up. Definitely should be ordered if you are a cheese lover. For sides, we got sautéed peas and Maui onions. I love peas. These peas were sweet and a little overcooked so they were not crunchy. But they went well with the Maui onions. We also ordered lobster macaroni and cheese. This was decadent, huge chunks of lobster and drenched in cheese. The cheese was very rich so I could only eat a couple of bites. Too much cheese does not make for a happy Malia. We had a baked potato and that was this biggest potato I have ever seen. It literally was almost the size of the plate. All their meat is U.S.D.A. prime and dry aged. I'm at a steakhouse, therefore I should eat steak, right? I fought the rugs to eat lobster and for my entree, I chose the bone in ribeye. This piece of meat was huge and extremely full of flavor. The meat was soft and had fat weaved through the cut. When you took a bite, the fat just seemed to melt in your mouth and enhanced the steak. I can't believe I said that (I always cut off all the fat on meat) but it's true. I couldn't finish it all and took half of the steak home, amongst half the peas and mac and cheese sides... I had another meal the next day and enjoyed the bone in the comforts of my own home where dainty manners are not needed. There were three people dining to give you an idea about portion size. The other two also had their own entrees. My tummy was so happy and full, I couldn't even get to dessert. Desserts included your basics...cake, cheesecake, ice cream, etc. Highly recommend the bone in ribeye and this steakhouse for a good piece of meat!
(5)Kol M.
Wow if you like cocky attitude from the seating help come here. I've been here a bunch of times but today takes the cake! Well the Asian girl at the check in was pretty much a bitch! Today was the first time I felt like this place didn't need my money because I wasn't a tourist! I have to rate the wait staff differently because every time I've eaten here before it's been great a four star experience. The wait staff even remembered us and welcomed us back. I probably would have not enjoyed my meal here today because of my experience but the food is usually good! Tourist enjoy!!!
(1)Mari K.
If you're looking for a great steakhouse in the heart of Waikiki, this is the place! Definitely make reservations prior to dining. Even with reservations, you still might have to wait for your table to be ready. This is a very, very busy restaurant -- but they do take good care of you so don't worry! On our last visit here, our party got seated at a window seat right above Kalakaua Avenue which was a very pleasant surprise. My son was kept occupied during the dinner watching buses and cars going by and we could enjoy our dinner! Hallelujah! Everything on the menu is ala carte. Steaks, sides, starters, etc. We ordered oysters and the Wolfgang Salad for starters which was a great way to start the night. I personally love filet mignon -- Wolfgang's filet was delicious. Juicy, not dry, and had a great taste. The rib eye was a huuuuuge piece and did not disappoint. For sides, we had mashed potatoes and creamed spinach --- soooo goood! Service has always been good the times I have been here. Really attentive servers and waiters. Ours was particularly amazing - he brought a small dish of rice for my son and searched high and low for children's cups. When another special occasion comes about we will probably be back :)
(5)Johanna M.
Happy hour at Wolfgang's is a pretty good deal. My hubby and I ventured over to Waikiki one day to play tourist, and we stumbled upon this spot. After conducting thorough research on Yelp, we found that Wolfgang's offers a pretty rad happy hour. You like steak? Potatoes? Spinach? Cheesecake? Of course you do. I am actually not a big steak eater, but I really enjoyed my visit to this spot. They have some other nice options for their happy hour, but the Taste of New York is the best deal. I think the happy hour runs from noon to 6 p.m. Don't quote me on that. You'll have to call them to confirm. Either way, we went on a Sunday afternoon, which means they had a wait for the seats at the bar, which were occupied by dudes who were clearly there since early on....drinking heavily. It took a while to get seated, but not Waikiki Cheesecake Factory-long. Once we had our seats at the bar, we chatted with the bartenders and they were really nice. The only issue we had was the heat. Apparently the AC behind the bar is broken and we were sweating the entire time we were there. In fact, we probably would have stayed and had more drinks were it not for the heat. It was miserable. I felt so bad for the bartenders too. They have to wear long-sleeve, button-up shirts with a tie...they were also sweating a lot. I hope they fix the AC soon. We had heard a lot about the bacon, so we ordered it. It was good, but nothing crazy. I might try another appetizer next time we visit. My husband and I shared the Taste of New York offering which was great. Since I am not a big steak eater, the highlight for me was the creamed spinach....so dope. I actually enjoyed the steak as it was crispy on the outside and really well seasoned. I was surprised at how much I liked it. The meal is also capped with a lovely cheesecake from Junior's in Brooklyn. That was actually a really nice surprise. Everything was great and I would totally come back here for the happy hour. I think they would make a killing if they offered it in the dining room as well because there were a ton of people waiting to be seated at the bar for happy hour when we were there, and there were a lot of empty tables while we were there....just something to think about.
(5)Ariana M.
Decided to check out Wolfgang Steakhouse for restaurant week :3 The special that they were offering was a prefixed dinner for $35 per person. Incase you don't know, this restaurant is located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center on the third floor. This was my first real dining experience here. I been here once before for a conference performance for work. That experience and this was, was totally different :) The staff here was super on top of their game! All were very helpful with all the questions we had regarding the food. Now the food, that was great!:D lol THE GRUB: Restaurant Week Fixed dinner $35 per person [[ WOLFGANG SALAD ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… This salad came with a lettuce cup filled with shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, string beans, tossed in a light vinaigrette. [[ NEW YORK SIRLOIN 12oz ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I had mine cooked medium-rare. It was perfect! Super filling though, I couldn't finish it all. [[ NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I'm honestly not a cheesecake person, but this one was delicious!
(4)Rob M.
Burger sliders, Wolfgang salad and happy hour drinks with the amazing bartenders makes me feel like home! Love it!
(5)Judith H.
Still five stars but the prices have gone up. And still a bargain for the quality and quantity. One of my favorite spots!
(5)Steve B.
Great pice for lunch in Waikiki. $10.00 lunch specials. Wine pricy. Service help top notch. Second floor overview of Kalakaua Avenue. White linen and cool atmosphere. What was not to like. $35.00 for two and we both went away stuffed. Looking forward to going back with friends.
(4)Brian B.
The lunch special is out of this world. My wife and I been in Waikiki for 5 days and we've been looking for the best restaurants. All the restaurants were disappointing expect Wolfgang. We ordered the 1/2 pound burger which was amazing and the fish and chips were awesome. The burger is so big and juicy my wife who hates hamburger ate 1/2 of mine. We loved this place so much, on the way out we made reservations for dinner to try their dry aged steaks. Did I mention the lunch specials are only $12.95... Must try.
(5)Jonathan R.
We came here for lunch and got the 1/2 pound burger, fish and chips, and a couple of drinks. (all from the lunch special). I ordered the burger medium rare because I like my burgers medium. I already know when it comes to burgers that they usually come out a level higher than what you order... Anyway, the buger was fantastic with pepperjack cheese and those thick cut fries. Their onion rings are okay but I had better. The fish and chips were delicious. The mahi mahi was not fishy was perfect. It was crunchy but not oily and tasted better with just a squeeze of lemon rather dipping them in the tarter sauce which was also good. The only negative thing I have to say (unfortunatly) is that the service was not what i expected. It took them a while to even provide us with menus or take our order. One waiter had to ask us "Did you guys get a menu?" then we eventually got water and the menus. Conclusion... I would recommend this place for lunch rather than dinner because of the quality of service. $12 for a delicious burger is perfect for those on a medium budget. Good things come to those who wait...right?
(4)Tim D.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is my favorite place for a nice steak. I hate going to Waikiki, but this is one of the few reasons I actually would go there for. It is very expensive but it's worth the high price. I always get the filet mignon, it's very tender and cooked to perfection! Service is nothing above par. During my last visit, we had a server named Travis. He wasn't very friendly or good at describing the menu items. However, they were very busy so I can understand the lack of service. One thing I didn't like was that he literally made me take a bite of my steak in front of him to make sure it was cooked properly. Who does that? Especially at a high-end restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse if you're looking to enjoy a great cut of steak!
(5)Justin C.
Talk about lunch specials! $10 Wolfang specials are incredibly hard to beat! If you can find the time during your work day to come down i would recommend it. They have killer fish and hamburger specials that rival many burger places on this island. Plus you have the very eloquent staff to make sure the meal is just right. Everyone is professional and they do a good job at making sure your table is taken care of, even in a packed house. This place does fill up pretty quick, so my best bet is to make a reservation before hand so you are guaranteed a table
(4)Dub C.
3 for 3! Third time I have been here in last 2 years where our appetizers came out after the steak. Sorry, but that is unacceptable! This should not happen at this type of establishment, and would not have happened all 3 times, if: 1. Waiter put in steak order after appetizers were delivered. 2. Waiter wasn't in such a rush to turn tables. 3. Checked on us if we had got the appetizers. No apologies, no compensation (not looking for a free meal) , but at least take off the appetizers from our bill. I finally felt like this needed to be addressed. I called 3-4 days in a row, got the same response "managers are busy!" Finally, I got in touch with a manager, and explained to him about this situation. Manager was apologetic. I was offered to find my receipt and they will refund the appetizers. Well I can't find my receipt. Anyways, I get the feeling as long as tourism is doing well in waikiki, the management probably could give a rats a--! In conclusion, i will not be back, and the 10 different guests I have taken there most likely won't be back too. Kefes!
(1)Nalani A.
This is the best steakhouse I have ever been to. Hands down the service and the food are delicious!!! The steak perfectly cooked and the servers never leave your glass or your bread basket empty. It may seem a bit close quarters, staring at your neighbors plate except it's all good fun. Mostly Japanese tourists, however locals, it's worth every cent. The music is 80's totally not what you would expect, except it just adds that much more to the place. Check it out!!!
(5)Justin N.
Most thoroughly average expensive chain-feel restaurant in the heart of Waikiki. It's probably a hair more enjoyable if you get a patio seat so you have something to look at. Staff less than professional for this style/grade of a restaurant. Food thoroughly average stuff obtained from the same giant chain suppliers as every other place.
(2)Kim M.
MOST FULFILLING AND EXPENSIVE LUNCH, EVER - Two Dozen Oysters - Oysters are always a treat. - Canadian Bacon - My favorite Canadian Bacon, ever. Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is so thick, juicy, and delicious; my mouth waters just thinking about it!!! - Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Extra Onions - LOVE. I'll order this, along with a couple slabs of their fab Canadian Bacon, every single time I dine here. - A Whole, 3lb Lobster - Friggin' crazy huge, tender and sweet! Perfectly cooked. - Lobster Mac 'n Cheese - Creamy, rich, and sinful. - Chips (with Steak Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing) - The chips are regular chips, but dipping them in the Wolfgang's Steak Sauce kicks it up! And their Blue Cheese Dressing is suuuper good with the chips, too. - Cocktails & Grappa I didn't eat all this by myself, but still.. It was a lot of food for 4 people to share. Plus, one friend ordered a burger... And each of us had our own tartare. Talk about heifer-status. LOL. It was definitely over $450 for the whole lunch (I don't remember the exact amount... I know it was well over $400), which is expected based on the quality and quantity of food we ordered... But I don't think I've ever spent this much for lunch. $100+ a head is a little over-the-top for me. But, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! #likeaboss HAHA. (If I don't go broke-ass-bitch status first! #swerve) MOST EXPENSIVE TAKE-OUT, EVER - 2 Filets - 2 Orders of Asparagus - 2 Orders of Garlic Mash - 2 Orders of Canadian Bacon - a must for any and every visit to Wolfgang's.. Duh. My gf Tiff and I were craving some Wolfgang's for dinner, but I had to get home... So, take-out it was! BTW - Wolfgang's gives disposable steak knives!!! WHAAAA?! Crazy, right? I didn't even know such a thing existed. Anyway, dinner was fab and I was home in a timely manner. We could have bought steaks from the store and made them ourselves to save some scrilla ($$$)... But this was easier and much more fun! Hah. Plus, Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is killerrrrrrrrr. #boss VERDICT Although a little pricy, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is well worth the extra change ($$$). Great food, professional service and a wonderful dining experience. Yep. That's what I think about this place.
(4)Lance H.
We had the Steak for 2 and the lamb chops . Sides included asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was great. I highly recommend. Go for lunch. Same menu, less crowded.
(4)Robert G.
Service was not what I expected for the price they charged. Meal was good and the portion is BIG. So if you have a tooth for steak and your hungry this is the place to eat! Mashed potatoes were great! Nothing to rave about here ... Just what's to be expected ...
(3)Yuko A.
Never been here for dinner but if your friends w/ Russ M. and you work in Waiks there is a HIGH chance Wolfie's will be on the lunch list. Lunchtime has a killer $10 deal: Burger OR Mahi Mahi Sandwich Both are good, just depends on what kind of mood you are in. The best part is that its served with steak fries PLUS ONION RINGS! (yes I know there are some onion rings lovers like me out there) If you are looking for a salad they do have a few chopped salads. Theres usually always a crowd during lunch but the waiters have been pretty on it lately....If you know what you want when you walk in, even better. You'll have time to eat, chat, and people watch.
(4)Brandy W.
When you go to Wolfgang's, expect to pay a lot. That is why they have 4 $$$$ on yelp. With that said, Wolfgang's delivered exceptional service with above average steak. While we had the worst experience driving and parking at Wolfgang's (I've NEVER seen the royal hawaiian center full for no reason), the employees at the steakhouse were very accomodating, making sure we still had our table despite being 30 minutes late and even served me heartily while I was waiting for my husband to park. We ordered 2 servings of canadian bacon, steak for 2, creamed spinach, and german potatoes. The canadian bacon was good, especially since we were starving, but not so amazing that I need to feature it in my review. The steak had filet mignon on one side with strip on the other side. I liked that they cooked it a little rarer than most, although we ordered medium. I can't stand overcooked steak. The steak was good but not great. I had some bites that were fattier than others, which, in my opinion, diluted the flavor of the meat too much. The creamed spinach was my favorite part of the meal! It was not inundated with cream, but just gave it a little softness to the cooked spinach. German potatoes are baked country potatoes at its simplest description. Although they were really good, I would not differentiate them from other really good country potatoes. For my birthday they treated us to cheesecake and chocolate mousse. I loved the crust to the mousse and the homemade whipped cream, but this is hard to compete with cheesecake factory just a few levels below. I deducted another star for lack of wine information. I ordered the pinot noir by the glass and the waitress could not tell me what she served me, only that it was a pinot. When I asked her to inquire with the bartender, she gave me the name of the winery and that's all, no year nothing.
(3)Rollin W.
Nothing to really complain about, the food was great, but for the price, I would expect more. The food should have been mind blowing delicious. The service should have been outstanding.
(2)Andrea W.
I planned on taking my friend here for her birthday, so I tried to make a reservation on Yelp via Open Table the night prior. They didn't have the time slot I wanted available, so I called and they said they'd be able to fit me into the time slot I wanted. Arrived on time, and saw it was fully packed with Japanese tourists inside eating and people outside waiting to be seated. We were helped shortly and got our table after a few minute wait. We ordered the steak for two, sauteed mushroom, onion rings, and I secretly asked the server about dessert for the birthday girl when she went to the restroom. The wheat bread that the server brought was really good! It was nutty and slightly sweet. Steak for two - Big, delicious portion of steak. It was very flavorful and tender, but a bit on the fattier side. We couldn't finish the whole thing and had to take it home. Sauteed mushrooms - Yummy! Perfectly seasoned. Fried onion rings - Kind of suprised with the big portion of this order. Also, very good. Chocolate cake (complimentary for bday girl) - Very chocolately, but good. And it was free, so I really have nothing to complain. So overall, the food was excellent!!! Service was also very good. Our server and busser was very attentive. However, I had to knock off a star for ambience. When you go to a nice steakhouse restaurant, you kind of expect a great atmosphere where it's not too loud and you kind of can talk to the other person. Nope. Not the case here. It was loud and the whole restaurant was 99% Japanese tourists in t-shirt and slippers with their kids. The tables were so close together I could look over and see what the people next to us ordered. Great food, but it didn't give me the fancy restaurant vibe.
(4)Elizabeth C.
I am from NY, and I go to Wolfgang's on Park Ave as many times as possible, maybe 4 times a year, maybe 5, because my BF loves it. While on vacation in Honolulu last year, we noticed they had a Wolfgang's. Just like NY, the place is upscale and awesome looking, great location. Only complaint I have is about the food itself, which is the most important part of our experience. The food was not up to par with Wolfgang's in NY. The porterhouse was very fatty, and the creamy spinach was too soggy. I was quite disappointed. I hate having to give this place 2 stars because I think Wolfgang's is the best brand in the steak business (I think the Wolfgangs on Park Ave is better than Peter Lugers in Williamsburg. But the Honolulu branch in Honolulu just wasn't as good, and on the night of our visit the waiters weren't friendly and we felt somewhat rushed and uncared for.
(2)Mike M.
Made a reservation for two at 8:30pm and waited 20 min... And no explanation at all... I'm very disappointed... What's the point of making reservations...
(1)Jaime A.
we came here on Sunday, lots of people but we had a reservation, and everything went great. the service is outstanding, we ordered the steak for 3 and it was delicioso! you dont even need steak sauce for this thing.... simple that good!
(4)Shane S.
Visited April 28th, 11:30 am Party of 2, Chose to sit at Bar If you don't want to "break the bank" to dine here, the best time to dine here is during lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to take advantage of their $10 Lunch Specials. Validated Parking for up to 4 hours. Plus, you don't have to dress up...shorts, shirt and slippers are perfectly acceptable attire during this time of day. Since it was Sunday, they have a weekend brunch menu as well. My wife had the French toast with Bacon ($12.00) and I had the $10 Prime Hamburger special. $2.00 additional for cheese. We sat at the bar and as another bonus tip, bar patrons get a basket of potato chips. Our Food Bill, minus the adult beverages & tip were less than $25. Parking for 3 hours in Waikiki came out to $2.00 total...Wow... My recommendations, you have to try the Sizzling Canadian Bacon as an appetizer as well as the $10 Prime Burger Special.
(5)Shandis C.
This review is for the lunch special only. Lunch special is served from 11:00-3:30 daily and there are about 4 options that you can choose from, for $10 each. That's quite a deal for lunch in Waikiki in a nice restaurant like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. On the day we went, I ordered the 1/2# burger and my husband ordered the mahi sandwich. The burger was good and I loved the onion rings and fresh cut fries that came with it. The burger didn't really strike me as extraordinary, but it was good nonetheless. My husband said that his mahi was dry. It was a very large portion though, and it also came with onion rings and fries. For $10, I would come back for lunch with girlfriends or maybe for a small get together. Before visiting Wolfgang, of course I read the reviews on yelp, and there were so many reviews addressing the poor service here. Service reviews were so bad that it was almost comical and I was expecting the worst, to say the least. I'm happy to say that our server was really friendly and gave us great service. Guess we lucked out. One thing that seemed a little off was vibe in the restaurant. It felt a little "dead". There was no music, and while there were quite a bit of people, it was very quiet and it just felt sort of like we were eating in a library. Can't put my finger on it, but it felt a little somber. Other than that, good deal for lunch in a well established eatery.
(3)Kris L.
Ribeye was served under cooked (rare when ordered medium rare) steak was cold as well as the plate, knife was dull, service was lack luster. Was given wrong check. Bartender comped a glass of port but it was too little too late.
(2)L K.
Took the family for Father's Day lunch. We noticed that there were no locals dining but shrugged it off due to the restaurant being in Waikiki. In retrospect, maybe this was a sign? I would have said the food was excellent if we didn't witness the "grossness" of the server. The server was wiping down the appetizer plates before bringing them out to us, but when he was done he wiped his forehead with it and tucked it in to his back pocket. How many times did that occur before we witnessed it? The place was busy as expected on a special occasion, but there is no excuse for unclean practices. Then later when he brought out our dessert he coughed into it before laying it out on the table. He did an after the fact "tuck face into arm" as if it would help?? But what was most disappointing was that we were filled up on appetizers and ended up having to take home leftovers. However, when we got our takeout boxes back, half of the $95 lobster was missing (only 1/4 was eaten) and when the server took my steak to pack, there was 2/3's left, a significant piece being an untouched steak bone with a good portion of meat on it I intentionally saved. But when we got home, that was missing, too! We've never experienced feeling ripped off at a high end restaurant which we spent over $500 at. At least we know better now... to pack our own take out boxes and heed caution when locals are absent.
(2)Joy N.
We've gone to Wolfgang's Steakhouse a few times now and for the most part, have really enjoyed our meals there. It's located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so there's lots of validated parking! You get the most out of their meals if you eat family style. It's not necessarily a romantic steak house - the tables are pretty close together in the dining room and can be quite noisy. The first time, we had 4 of us and ordered their seafood sampler appetizer, steak for 3 (porterhouse cut so it included both filet mignon & new York) and a few sides. This was more than enough to fill us all since the portions are quite large! I would recommend their steak dinners if you have more than 2 people to share with. This most recent time we visited, we had a large party for my friend's birthday. The waitress was very nice & patient with our entire group. I felt that she was very accommodating and explained the menu items well. On this visit, I shared with my bf and ordered the following: slice of their Canadian bacon (thick cut of bacon!), Caesar salad (very delicious!!) and a rib eye steak (so tasty and juicy!!). For the sides we ordered: mashed potatoes, mushrooms & lobster mac and cheese. I really enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered, however, a few of my other friends dining with us felt differently. Their steaks were not cooked to their requested medium rare (some were really rare and some were almost well done) so this made me a little disappointed :( Wished the servers would've checked on us after they dropped the plates. However, hope it was just a one-time thing since the other times I've visited, the steaks were fantastic!
(4)Shay F.
Short Review: Service sucks. Food is ok. Not worth the price. Long Review: Pre Strike - At this kinda place, you'd expect warm yummy bread. This place doesn't have it.... AND at this kinda place, you'd expect that their tap water to be drinkable. I drink tap water ALL the time, but this tap water I couldn't drink. Maybe they do it on purpose so you order their bottled water that cost $$$. First Strike - I asked if they had a mixed veggie plate that they could do. Something where you could get a variety of veggies all on one plate as a meal for non-meat eaters. (Ya, I know this is a steakhouse, but sometimes you don't make the decisions as to where you're gonna go eat. Especially when you're with clients.) Basically the answer was NO, but the waiter took like 10 minutes explaining that in a REALLY round about way. He even offered me to stand up out of my seat to go look at other people's side veggie plates... O_o seriously? Second Strike - They were bringing steak knives out for everyone on the table. I obviously don't need one because I'm not eating the steak or lobster. So I kindly told the guy, I don't need one. Usually at such restaurant, they'll just abide by the customer's request. Instead, the guy was like, NO! you might need it for something else..... with authority and demand. Ew. Third Strike - They were serving the different veggies and I told them I'm going to only eat the veggies, and the guy was like, "Perfect! After all we are a vegetable house!" Seriously!?!?! Sarcasm towards the customer?!?!? This is a been there done that restaurant... meaning I probably won't be going back for dinner unless someone pays for my meal and time, and can twist the manager's arm to serve me a plate of veggies without getting any sarcasm from the waiter. And on a side note, I've been to many-a-steakhouses and never have I had such horrible service or difficulty with just eating veggies. Blah.... Oh you know what's silly? A simple plate of veggies would have made my night.
(1)Kehau S.
We've come countless times. Brought large parties. Entertained friends and clients. We called to make reservations today. We were hung up on twice. Then when we finally got through, we were so poorly greater by someone named Matsu, who clearly was far more interested in Japanese tourists than any other customers that we will not be returning to this Wolfgang's or any other.
(1)Emily M.
Very busy place so make a reservation recommended Lunch is very affordable
(5)Donna M.
while attending a convention we had group of say 12 people show up here, this was three summers ago and as our group of friends travel the world and meet for dinner its always one of our best stories to talk about the way the steak that night seemed to melt in your mouth Sad Virginia ia so far away
(5)Yvette X.
Unfortunately the day I went in July, the waiter was not attentive and several orders were incorrect. I ordered a steak medium without any special seasonings because I have food allergies and one of my friend's order medium rare steak. My friend's steak was well done and she sent it back and my steak has some type of Cajun seasonings on it which I did not order. The wait for our orders was long and when they arrived my friend's steak was again well done and my steak had no seasonings but it was "bloody" rare, not the medium I requested. The waiter claimed he could not hear my friend as she was seated furthest from him and the room was noisy. Why did he just not say that in the beginning and she could have spoken louder? I think he just got it wrong twice and did not want to admit it. My friend ate some of her steak any way. I sent my steak back. The manager did come out and ask if there was something else I would like to order, but by that time I was tired of trying to get a medium steak. Besides, every one else in my party had finished eating. He did give our party free dessert and my drink was free. However, I left hungry and disappointed. I will take a friend's advice and try Ruth's Chris. I have enjoyed good meals at their San Francisco location and hopefully here in Honolulu it will be the same. I may also venture out to Morton's.
(1)Raych D.
LUNCH: Me and the bf were one of those couples who had no reservations on Christmas day and us living in town knew everywhere there would be close so our best bet was going to Waikiki or Kahala hotel to have lunch. With no surprise every restaurant we called were booked so we chanced our luck in Waikiki hoping for a open table and luckily our 2nd restaurant we tried they had opening! Hostess were nice and one did let us move to a bigger table in the brighter dining room area. The only thing I have to say about the hostesses don't dress to professional, one was wearing a low cleavage dress with her tata's showing and the other was in a halter top and a skimpy skirt. Service that day was awful! Yes, I understand it's Christmas and you don't want to be there but why get a restaurant job?? Anyways, it took the busers and our waiter for ever to get us our bread, water and menus. When we finally did order and get our food we kept trying to flag him down to get Tabasco and lemons. Only time he was really our waiter was when we were done eating. They had several lunch specials that day so we both opted for that. I got the mix green salad with grilled shrimp ($15) a mimosa for $14 and he got the grilled mahi mahi burger with fries and a beer. Our total came out to be about $47 which yes, it's pricey just for lunch and with bad service but the food was great! I especially love the onion bread that they give, the other two breads that came with it wasn't to great. If it wasn't for the good bread, great ambiance, yummy food and delish chocolate mint candies in front I would not return here.
(2)Rita L.
New York special for happy hour! i really love this place, favorite steak restaurant! aslo, i love that they serve juniors cheesecake!!! they have a private room for parties too! Service is top notch and I love coming here!
(4)Zar A.
My second time ever at Wolfgang Steakhouse and I came for Restaurant Week 2012! My friend made a reservation days in advance and everything seemed to be ok. But on the day of, management called my friend to tell him that they were only honoring the Restaurant Week menu from 12pm-6pm. Our reservation was for sometime after 6pm. Of course, we all worked so that time frame would've been impossible!! Immediately, we all freaked out!! This disclaimer was NOT on the website ( restaurantweekhawaii.com ). Luckily, management called my friend back to say that they would honor the Restaurant Week menu due to "high demand." Whatever the case, we were extremely happy and jumped with geeeeee! For $34.95, this was an amazing deal! The preset menu consists of: + Wolfgang's salad - amazing!! Came with thick slices of bacon or pork that tasted like bacon, huge slices of shrimp, some regular and some roasted tomatos and the entire quarter of the baby romaine lettuce. Topped with a little house ranch dressing. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size sirloin aged steak - superb!! Came with mashed potatos and stewed spinach. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size cheesecake from Junior's (in NY) - awesome!! Even though I'm not a huge fan of cheesecakes, Junior's cheesecake is pretty g-o-o-d. yelp.com/user_local_phot… In addition to the set menu, our group also ordered additional items from the menu. We wanted to see what the other items taste like, since we were there anyway. We ordered the following: + Smoothies - strawberry and mango. Both were amazing!! + Crab cakes - OMG, this was to die for!!! This was $22.95 but it was so worth it! This was definitely one of the BEST, BEST, BEST ever crab cakes I've ever had. They did not use filler toppings like bread crumbs and immitation crabs. Everything was REAL! :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Steak fries - yum! Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not seasoned but came with a side of very delicious ketchup! The only downside to this location is, Waikiki. This basically means, no dress code and anything goes. As far as being a steakhouse, you think at least a cocktail dress for women and a collar shirt for men, right? But not if your steakhouse is located in Waikiki, the center of the tourist mecca on Oahu. In other words, anything goes, including slippers, tank tops, hats... the list goes on. Not that I mind all this, but the mood and ambiance does get taken away when I see someone wearing slippers in a steakhouse. Just saying... Overall, our waiter was fabulous!! I'd have to say he was 10x better than my waiter on my first visit here (last year, not for Restaurant Week). I love the decor and food here. What I mean is, in addition to their amazing aged steaks, the other dishes are amazing as well. Maybe one day, I will try the rest of their fabulous menu. Another successful Restaurant Week dining and another successful outing with friends. :)
(4)Nika J.
I went there twice and after a bad experience the first time around, I decided to give them a second chance. I'm definitely not going back there. Pricy, food is nothing special, really long wait... We ordered an appetizer that came after the main course. They validate a parking, but the ticket they gave us, didn't work.
(1)Lily B.
Wolfgang's has become a fave for the BF and I to dine at during happy hour. You can opt to sit at the bar, or they have tables to dine at as well. Happy hour is daily from 4PM-6PM. Complimentary chips during happy hour. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My fave drink! A washington apple :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak sliders with fries. $7 Steak was a perfect medium rare. The bread was a bit tough. Fries were good. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Lobster crostini $7. It was okay. Not something we'd order again. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak kabobs with rice $7. Probably our FAVORITE happy hour item. The meat is SO tender and well marinated! Yum yum yum! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Ahi tartare $7. My BF said it was not bad. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Taste of new york $36. Includes a 12oz new york steak, cream spinach, and garlic mashed potatoes. Oh and a slide of new york cheesecake. DEAL!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… yelp.com/user_local_phot… I also love the sauteed mushrooms and onions (regular menu item) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Service has always been efficient and friendly. They get pretty busy, so we usually arrive a little after 4PM. The taste of new york is a great deal! Parking is validated in the Royal Hawaiian. Good food. Good value. Good service. Recommended!
(5)Diane S.
I went here with my parents for a special occasion, and was disappointed. Although the wait staff was friendly and the ambiance good, the food was bland and not worth the price. I had the mozzarella salad, lobster mac and cheese, and the lamb chops. Nothing was bad, but the food lacked flavor and originality. The lamb was well cooked, with a very large portion, but eating it was mechanical not enjoyable. The lobster mac and cheese was really bland, just a white cheese, lobster, and noodles. My parents ordered the salmon and filet mignon which they also categorized as mediocre. Had the price been less it would have been less of a disappointment, but our bill (not counting wine) was around $300. That made this Wolfgang experience not worth the price.
(2)Michelle S.
They used to have $10 Burger lunch special so I went there to asked the reception if you still have your Burger lunch special for $10? She said,"Yes" so we went inside to eat. And asked the waiter where is the $10 special Burger? He said it's changed price to $12.99 in Jan this year. Ok, but the menu didn't say any extra for cheeseburger, it's used to be extra $1 for cheese. Well we thought not bad $2 raised price with a cheese and also our waiter was asking us if we want have a cheese with smile. And of course we said, "yes." After we received our check that was $29.99 for two and asked the waiter that the Burger was $12.99 and times two??? He replied, "oh the cheese is extra $2."...what's a joke!!! The price went up almost 40% increased I wonder I don't see the local anymore as much as before. One slice of a cheese for $2??? And the waiter didn't tell us!? We were regular when we lived in HI and I talked to the owner a couple of times(he is very nice) before we moved out from HI. We ate here every time when we come back to HI. Their Happy Ours were so nice too but this is the last time to eat here. I don't come back anymore. I'm very disappointed!! I forgot to write that the Poteto chips, Onion rings, and Fried potetos are over cooked:(
(1)David M.
Even though I live on Oahu, I NEVER go to Waikiki unless it's for business or picking up a friend. Tonight we went to Wolfgang for some steak. HINT: if you go, make a reservation for early dinner. Anything after 5:00 pm, forget about it. There is a huge walk in crowd waiting for tables...........and you feel like you're in Japan since 99% are tourist. When we left around 9:00, I swear there were nearly 100 people waiting outside to get in. Anyway........service was very good although they switched my steak with someone else. I wanted it medium rare, I got well done. Steak was............OK. I had the rib eye and it was a huge piece. Unless you have a big appetite, share a steak and the sides otherwise prepare to take home in a doggie bag. Cheesecake - very good, very rich. Pop your Lipitor when you get home.
(4)Ryan T.
Best Fillet Mignon!!! We asked to share the 6oz Filet and they even plated and served it already divided. Cooked perfectly, it was so flavorful that we didn't even need the peppercorn sauce. The crab cake is large and meaty, served with a little salad and wonderful sauce -haven't found one better than here!! For 4 people, you can share 2-3 sides. We had the German Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Lobster Mac & Cheese. All great choices. The Cheesecake is flown in daily from NYC and it really tastes like it. Simply not to be missed. The Key Lime Pie was also delicious. We didn't have the Creme Brûlée this time, but I seem to remember it being especially good too. You might have to wait a little longer to get a table by the window in the main dining room, but it is the best seat in the house. The service and ambiance is top notch. A little on the pricy side, but not bad if you just remember to SHARE EVERYTHING!!! This is not Ruth Chris, it's best steak available (next to PRIME Las Vegas!)
(5)Canard Hadji W.
For those of you who don't know the world of steaks... This place is a hidden jewel. In New York, there is a restaurant called Peter Luger and they have steaks to die for. The scenery there is pretty much in style as a German beer hall. The steaks are huge and you need to make a reservation 2-3 months out depending on the year. So what does Wolfgang's steak house have to do with Peter Luger? Simple. Supposedly the founder worked at Peter Luger, and then after leaving their employment, went off on his own. So now, if you want mouth watering steaks without the hassle of booking a flight to the big apple, this is the place to be. For the dessert though, i highly recommend the apple strudel with ice cream on the side!
(5)Alex L.
First and foremost, you must get over the bourgeois-ness of this place and take it for what it is: a fine dining spot in the heart of Waikiki. With that said, the steak was pretty amazing along with its preparation. The cheesecake that followed was scrumptious as well.
(4)Denise K.
You walk in and the first thing you'll notice is the arctic chill in the air. They must have their AC on blast. I would say that it's too chilly for dinner, but perhaps during lunch hour when it's all hot and humid outside, the arctic chill must feel nice. Came here to celebrate a birthday. The service was pretty good and the food was oh-so-delicious! I was immediately impressed with my cocktail. I don't usually go for sweet drinks, but their strawberry basil martini caught my eye and I had to try it. It is so yummy! Just thinking about it right now, I'd love to go back and just get drunk off those haha We started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 colossal size shrimp that are perfectly chilled, sweet to taste and a perfect consistency. It almost tastes like you're eating lobster. Seriously, the shrimp is gi-nor-mo! Steak for Two: PLENTY of meat for 2 people. Their medium rare is pure perfection. The meat is well-aged and melts in your mouth. The steaks come on a sizzling plate of butter. Yup, you better believe I dipped my steak pieces into that butter pool. Creamed spinach: Nope, you won't see any dairy creamer. The spinach comes in almost a clear coating. Probably butter because it was damn good. I could eat this with my steak, tortilla chips, with pita bread, on an omelette... basically with anything. It's addicting. Lobster mac & cheese: Holy smokes! Best lobster mac & cheese I've ever had. Not too heavy on the cheese, not too oily, perfectly al dente elbow macaroni and large, delicious chunks of lobster. It's pretty evident that they cut lobster chunks specifically for this dish. You're not eating fragments and itty-bitty leftover remnants. This side is awesome and I could easily eat this just as my entree! Sauteed onions: average. Nothing to write home about. Birthday surprise: A huge piece of dense, New York cheesecake with a huge side of fresh whip cream and mint springs. The candle and singing were also a nice touch. Next time, I want to try the crab cakes, cream corn and the sauteed mushrooms.
(5)Christian G.
Went for Thanksgiving Dinner and it was great; turkey, stuffing, cranberry and mash. It was all good. The service was prompt and didnt feel the wait to be that long. I cant speak with regards to the host. The pumpkin cheese cake was pretty darn good to say the least. The noise level was a little high for my liking but the decor was nice. Be sure to make reservations. I would try them again.
(4)Rissa K.
I decided to come here for Happy Hour with a gf of mine. Happy Hour is awesome because you can check out the restaurants you want and pay a lot less and also get their hh drink prices. We tried the Tenderloin Kabob, Lobster Crostini, and Creme Brule along with their signature whipped cream (Schlag), and Lychee Martinis. Great service and great spot for HH. Will be back.
(4)Jarod H.
Five stars. The steak was spot on today. Went for lunch. Had also the German Potatoes, cream spinach, broccoli, and onion rings. Left there really full. Had me a few Sierra Nevadas too. Was a bit disappointed that they ran dry on the local brews on tap (Maui Blond IPA & others), since they had a big demand the night before, according to the waitress. Bummers! But that's okay, Sierra is always good.
(5)Terri Q.
My husband and I decided on this restaurant for our Thanksgiving dinner. We expected to have a pleasant experience with great food and ambiance. We were disappointed overall. This restaurant is like many in Honolulu with regards to service as it is below the expected standards for fine dining. My husband made reservations in ensure our seating and we arrived on time. We were checked in and were told to wait outside. After 25 minutes, we noticed that several people who came in after us were seated. When my husband checked with the hostess on our status, he was told that our table was given away to another party. None of the many hostesses had come outside to call on us. They all seemed confused with the large crowd. It was not a great first impression. After being seated, the server asked us for our order. My husband had to remind him that we were lacking menus. Another faux pas. We decided on the Thanksgiving special. After submitting our order, our appetizers and drinks were promptly delivered. However, our main course was delayed for over an hour. The server kept apologizing for the delay to appease us. When our main course finally arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at the amount and quality of food. The meal was delicious and somewhat worth the wait. Our server informed us that our wine would be on the house due to our extended wait time. We were impressed by the gesture. This restaurant gives the impression of providing a fine dining experience, but it fails in reality. The food is good but the service has a great deal of room for improvement. The tourists seem to attract better service than locals such as us. When we decide on a higher end restaurant and pay the price to do so, we expect better service with more attention to detail. Our overall impression is not a good one and we will not be returning to Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Instead we will have our future steakhouse experiences at either Ruth Chris' or BLT. Both places provided us with a more positive experience and lived up to fine dining standards.
(2)Cathy P.
One of favorite steakhouses. We've been here twice and it was delicious both times. We have the bone-in-ribeyes served family style, two are enough for my family of four...2 kids (12 & 14). They make a "correct" mojito, it's delicious. And have cheesecake for dessert, it's amazing.
(5)Winston W.
Service was slow and nearly every aspect of our order was wrong. Cesar salad is basically some lettuce with a little Parmesan and some croutons. Steak was okay. We decided last minute to give this a try so waited 20 min and sat at the bar. Initially the bartender was friendly but she forgot the olive juice in the dirty martinis, blue cheese in the olives is flavorless. We ordered extra anchovies on the Cesar salad and it came with no dressing and no anchovies. The steak was okay but there was an hour between the salad and it arriving despite they were ordered together. It became awkward the bartenders saying "your food will be out any minute" so many times. I didn't complain and bartender did nothing to make all of her mistakes acceptable. It definitely doesn't live up to the prices. Never saw the manager once. Needs adult supervision.
(1)Dejon K.
Service was a little slow. But overall our meal choices were all fantastic. Enjoyed our table by the window and had a great time visiting with friends.
(4)Pumpkin S.
We came here with a large party. The steak was good, as were the sides. But the service and infrastructure really left a lot to be desired. The waiter knocked over a glass of water, some of which got on two of the guests, but he didn't address it. When I pointed it out to him (since he delayed cleaning up), he said that there was water elsewhere, pointing to the big leak that was coming through the ceiling and down the floor on the other side of the room. OK, so the place has a roofing problem, but that's irrelevant to the guest you spilled water on. Then there were the mistaken orders. He didn't really try to listen to the person placing the orders. In his haste, he kept bringing the wrong order instead of actually listening. And the dining room was hot and muggy. They had ceiling fans, but they were not enough to address the summer heat.
(3)Peter S.
All we can say is WOW Amazing food and great service. Definitely try Wolfgang's if your after a pleasurable dining experience
(5)Bryan W.
The Mahi Mahi sandwich for just $10 was excellent. It was cooked exactly to order, tasty, and it was a large, thick piece. Although it was crowded for lunch, we were seated within a few minutes. Water was delivered right after we sat and the waiter came right away. The food came pretty quick despite the fact that almost every table was taken. The bill also came right away. The only drawback is the limited selection from the $10 menu, but any one of the selections are well worth the price.
(5)Mike C.
Remembering an UYE a few years ago that I hoped to attend (flight arrived late), I made a point to dine here on a recent Friday night. Since the bar was pretty full, found a corner table for two and studied their Happy Hour menu. A short time later, a server brought me a complimentary basket of their warm, homemade chips. I poured some of their Wolfang's steak sauce and used it as a dipping sauce. My Happy Hour local friend mentioned a two appetizers, so I asked the waiter to recommend the third dish. 1) Tuna Tartar ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Flavor was just right and not overwhelming, served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 2) Lobster Crustini ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Think of it was an open-faced lobster roll. Not overly sauced in mayo, this was also served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 3) Steak Sliders ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Served on a halved roll, the sliders had not-too thinly marinated steak slices (texture tasted like filet mignon as in was not veiny) and were covered with crispy, long fries. $7.00. My waiter recommended their Mango Daiquiri ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) as a fruity drink which was not on the Happy Hour menu ($12.95). You can save a little change by ordering either red or white wine instead. This was a nice dessert to a pretty filling meal as there was not carb shortage with the bread, chips, and fries. They had the NBA playoff game (OKC vs. Lakers') on the TV at the bar and it was 80% filled. Definitely worth trying if you are in a munching mood versus a heavy meal.
(4)Jasmine N.
I am totally a fan of their lunch special. Usually we can just walk in, no reservation necessary but to be safe I would make one just in case. My friend was running late so we pushed the reservation back 15 minutes and they were totally accommodating with that. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It's right on the corner. Same wing as the 5 star buffet. It has a view of the Kalakaua Avenue street. If you see Coffee shop go one more escalator up. They have 3-4 things on their $10 lunch menu but my favorite is the $10 burger. I don't see it on their website but they definitely have it in the restaurant. They ask if you want cheese on the burger. It comes with all the fixins (lettuce, tomato, onion) and steak cut fries and onion rings. Love that you get both. The service is fast and friendly. Perfect if you're going to do a power lunch. Tip: get the burger!
(4)Robert L.
I was a regular customer here (visited once every other month at the least), until the quality of staff(s) went waaaaay down. I like the food, but I saw (and heard) the staffs trying to trick the japanese customers sitting near me into purchasing the more expensive bottle of water (they have free tap water, mid level bottle water, and expensive bottle water). One sever asked in English "Water?" and the customer replies "yes", but when asked which one the customer dis not understand what he meant. The second then server said "just bring them the bottled". Without asking the customer, they brought out TWO bottles of the most expensive water. I understand/speak both Japanese and English so I asked the customers if they wish to drink the bottled water or the complimentary water, and they were furious to find that the servers brought the bottles out w/out asking them first.
(2)Mari K.
THE GOOD: Great lunch specials that you might miss if you aren't in the know! They don't have them advertised outside of the restaurant with their regular menu but they do have a limited $10 lunch menu that includes choice of a burger, fish and chips, grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich or tropical salad. Pretty large serving so it is worth $10 THE BAD: I ordered the Mahi Mahi Sandwhich and we had a burger for the table. While the fish was nicely cooked and pretty tasty the french fries were way over done--and the coloring of the fries made it clear that the oil in the fryer hadn't been changed in a while. In addition, our burger, which we ordered medium was well past well done. THE UGLY: This is what happens when well known chefs have restaurants that go mainstream. There was local reggae music playing in the restaurant--which was fine--but didn't really match the white tablecloth, fine dining atmosphere they are trying to pull off. And the hostess, although she was nice was in a casual dress and rubber slippers--while the rest of the staff were in slacks and white button down shirts. Overall the service was lacking--we spilled a glass of water and cleaned it up with no one assisting us or even noticing--despite the fact that we were one of 5 tables seated in the dining room. I think Wolfgang better come to Hawaii and do a walk through...
(2)Ivy R.
Apparently every ham & egger in Waikiki wanted to have Christmas dinner here. The place was packed with tourists. Again, we're a large party of 12 who were sat right in the middle of the room. I wasn't to overly impressed by the menu options. I'm not a big red meat eater. I chose the Lobster Mac & Cheese. I thought I would share with my son but he passed out through most of the meal. The cocktails were good and my husband and I pretty much kept with the Lychee Martinis. My food was not the best Lobster Mac & Cheese. It wasn't really even the best regular Mac & Cheese. It was very loud so it was hard to talk to the people around you. Service was attentive and I always feel bad for those who have to work on Holidays. I would really skip this place next time.
(3)Jing F.
My friend really wanted to try the restaurant here since she's a fan of the chef and his New York location. We went on a Friday afternoon at 4PM. The restaurant was totally empty except for the bar area. They were 5 hostesses and one of them welcome us. She looked (assessed) the way we were dressed and immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she told us that all the tables were already reserved and that there was nothing she could do for us. When we looked at all the empty tables around (90% of the restaurant, it was 4PM), she explained that she could only gives us 2 places at the bar in about 45 minutes time. She then told us to stand next to 2 other people without offering any seating. She returned to her friends and happily chitchatted while we waited stupidly. I don't know if it's because she thought we went for the happy hour or because we were not dressed very formally (picture tourist style) but my friend and I felt treated like crap. Honestly, we have being to many other restaurants (including upscale ones) and we were never treated like that. As tourists who flew more than 14 hours for a few days of vacation, we really did not need that. We did verify their website prior to our coming and there was no mention of any dress code nor limitation to the bar area. We felt disrespected and so did the 2 clients before us. We stayed a few minutes around and left to enjoy our dollars elsewhere.
(1)Dave I.
We went to Wolfgang's Friday night to celebrate getting married. There were three of us in the party, my wife, my dad and myself. The ambiance is very different than any steakhouse I've been in. Very open dining room, tables very close together, and not dark inside at all. It seems they cater to the Japanese tourists on vacation, seeing that were the only ones in the place that weren't Japanese. The food was fair at best. I don't think for the prices they charge it was that great. Comparing the steakhouses in New York like PL"s, Smith and Wollensky, or even now Mastro's on the west coast, Wolfgang's did not live up to the billing. I had the filet which was very salty, my dad had the rib-eye and my wife had the fish of the day. The servers will tell you that you that items on the menu can be shared. That may be true for the sides that come with dinner, but if you want a salad, get your own. My dad had the tomato with mozzarella salad that had two slices of cheese and three slices of tomato. We had to ask for basil since there was none on it when it came out. My wife had the Wolfgang salad, which was decent, but definitely not something that can be shared. The wait staff was decent, although not to the level of places previously mentioned. All in all, I would not recommend this place. It is more of a tourist trap than a place that is a must.
(3)Vikéndios N.
We finally tried this place after hearing some reviews from friends and reading some on Yelp. It was a good decision! We arrived at 7:15pm on a Sunday (on Memorial Day weekend) without a reservation, and got seated immediately. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the 3rd level of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Nicely decorated interior, nothing fancy. Didn't notice any other seating styles besides regular tables. There's two sections to dine in, the first section is near the front door with an average height ceiling with views of the mall and wine cellar, and the second section is towards the back with a high, vaulted glass ceiling with views of Kalakaua Ave and the interior of the mall. Music was top 10 but suddenly stopped halfway through dinner. BEVERAGE: No Heineken!? Settled for a Stella. FOOD: Combo appetizer - Consisted of lump crab in a lettuce leaf, shrimp cocktail, and half a cold lobster tail with cocktail sauce for dipping. Seafood was fresh but the lobster tail was a little rubbery. Wolfgang salad - I'd pass on this. It's a wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with too many tomatoes, fresh green beans, real bacon bits, and onions. The dressing had a light taste as to render it very bland and boring. Steak for three - It's a porterhouse steak, which we got medium rare, and is a touch of red in the center. It was cooked perfect and had tons of taste. Salty & buttery goodness. The three of us finished the whole thing! Lobster mac & cheese - I had to try this as the reviews seemed phenomenal. It was good but they use the meat from the lobster claw which isn't as flavorful as the tail. Good but not great. Spinach (steamed) - I have no idea why our friend ordered this because even he hardly ate it. Its good but I'm not a huge fan of spinach. Baked potato - Its huge! Big enough for three people. We actually left a small portion behind because we were stuffed. SERVICE: Everyone was awesome. Our male server was very personable and attentive. Great job! OVERALL: Pricey, but worth it. The portions of the side dishes are big enough for 3 to share. Avoid the Wolfgang salad.
(4)Chris L.
Made reservations for our honeymoon dinner and were NOT disappointed! it was a VERY busy friday night at 7pm, but we got a table overlooking Kalakaua. Ordered the dry aged Rib Eyes, mashed potatoes and lobster mac n cheese. All were amazing!! the steak was perfect. Bone on rib eye, marbled and melts in your mouth (medium rare). The lobster mac n cheese is highly recommended!!!! so good. Because we mentioned it was our honeymoon, they gave us a free slice of cheesecake and lemon meringue!
(5)K B.
Back again for lunch. Service is still subpar. Shouldn't have to ask for water refills, bread, etc. Can they get away with that kind of indifference because their client base is mostly tourists that won't be coming back? I'm starting to wonder.
(3)Ella R.
I admit the food here is excellent but the service here sucks!! Sorry, sad but true, is it cuz we are Asian or wat?? We have been here for almost two hours?!?! Ok! Lesson learnt never ever will come here again!! With the amount we spent here was better saved.
(2)J O.
Pretty good food. Though, our French fries were different in our two orders, one nice and hot, the others, room temp.. Not a good sign for a high end kitchen, attention to detail was lacking. The service was lousy, the kid who thought it was cute to wear a dirty apron was a stand out. It looked like he had been working on his car, I am not exaggerating, it was more black with grease than white. Service was particularly bad to the Japanese, except for my server, who was great, spoke a little Japanese and was helpful to her guests. We sat at the bar, if her boss is reading, this tan Asian young lady. All of the other staff was standing around, joking and acted like they were doing us a favor. Not really worth the money. Oh yeah, don't be fooled into thinking this is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant as the name suggests. It is not.
(3)Jenne E.
Pretty delicious! I had the seafood of the day, which was red snapper, it was deliciousness! The only reason this place didn't get perfect stars is there was a leaky ceiling when we went today and they closed off the front dining because of it. No fault of theirs, food was still amaze, just a bit tacky.
(4)Jamila J.
Happy Hour! Yes. Boozapalooza & Foodapalooza! In case you didn't know, I'm a happy camper. Great Happy Hour, you need to check it out. It's super super busy during Happy Hour, so I suggest getting there as close to the beginning of happy hour as possible. $7 Martini's and Specialty Martini's, made with good booze. I believe the red and white wines are the same, and the choices run the gambit of types of red and whites. Wonderful. The pupus are also $7, the steak is so good, but I wouldn't recommend the steak sliders. It's definitely missing something. But the Kalbi sliders are bomb and the Lobster Crostinis are pretty awesome as well. Got two orders. The kabobs looked good, but sold out. 2 1/2 hours of happy hour and they sell out, you know people love this stuff. Although they're slammed, the service is super quick and the servers are super friendly, attentive, and competent. I will be back.
(4)Elizabeth N.
This review is for the M-F 4-630p HAPPY HOUR only! As I still can't find any place that does a steak better than how my family does it. =) Keeping it very short and brief here's my recap: Pros: -$5 steak sliders w/ fries, burger sliders w/fries, steak tartar or ahi tartar! Normally these buggas are $18 or so. -Great quality food, especially for $5! Can't get that at Jack in the Crack, or Taco Hell. -Service, the folks in there are very nice. Don't let the uniform black and white throw you off. -Validated parking at the Royal Hawaiian. 4 hours free right? Not bad! -Free home made potato chips! Cons: -Limited bar seating and Happy Hour is only at the Bar -Only 2 1/2 hours for Happy Hour but that's expected. You can't give away the whole cow for free right?
(4)Mike O.
The coworkers and I decided to eat out today ordering WG lunch special. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers, a mahi sand and a tropical mix salad. The burgers were big juicy and tasted very good. Came with fries and 3 union rings, which were both soggy by the time we at. The mahi sand was said to be good also. Next time we will order the fish and chips. 10.00 per meal is a great deal for lunch in waikiki.
(4)Angela R.
. Service-We were seated by a japanese lady who seated us in front of the wine cellar. After sitting there for a few minutes my husband said we should ask to be seated by the window. There were many tables by the window available and you would think we would get to sit window side?!! She gave us japanese menus and somehow we got a japanese one. The waiter took our order and when we gave back the menu's the waiter says "oh these are japanese menus." We never knew who our actual waiter was because they looked like they were wandering the restaurant like dummy's. If waiters are wearing bow ties I expect impeccable service. Well, obviously this was not the case. It was really hard for me not to say anything about the poor service and disappointment with the food but because it was my husbands birthday I swore off being a bitch for a day. Talk about wrong day to decide not be a bitch lol!!!!! Food- My hubby ordered the cajun rib eye and the steak came out in a dirty looking dish, you figure they put the steak on it they would wipe the sides for a clean presentation- not! It also came out medium well but my husband ordered i medium rare. Then my hubby's steak fries came out 5 minutes after the steak came so most of his steak was gone. This place is a huge fail!
(1)Kalani S.
The Dry Aged Rib eye is worth ordering and the fries that came with it was surprisingly spiced with a perfect crunch. We also ordered the 3lb lobster with the side of Lobster mac & cheese. If you have not experience Wolfgang Steakhouse this place is a definite must. Service was impeccable.
(5)Kelly M.
Went for the $10 burger at lunch (thank you Honolulu magizine). How do you beat that? With $3 validated parking. It just got easier to go to Waikiki to shop, walk, or just hang-out.
(4)erick t.
We ordered the t-bone for 2 medium rare. It was perfect, seared outside and rare inside. Great steak. I have to say the lobster mac and cheese is superb. Have it with the entree, it is hot, cheesy and goes perfect with the steak. Service was excellent. Also ask for JJ, he is the best waiter.
(5)Bob M.
Great Happy Hour Get there early the word has gotten out. This is the best happy hour I have ever been too. Tito's is is their bar Vodka. The service is fantastic! The steak and hamburger sliders are to die for. So are the tenderloin skewers. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and friendly.
(5)Tina Y.
Had lunch here yesterday with out of town friends. Steak salad for 21.00 way overpriced. Steak portion very small. Mixed greens yellowing and old and WAY TOO MUCH of it, like a whole bag of it dumped on the plate. One tomato slice underneath. That was it, no other ingredients. Tuna tartare portion very small. Soup portion small also. Mahi dry in sandwich, but this was only $10. Have eaten here many times at lunch, this time was really bad. Waiter dropped bowl of ketchup which splashed on me and my purse. Last time they spilled oysters on the half shell juice INSIDE my LV purse! Elsewhere in dining room other items were falling on floor off trays. Chaos!
(2)Chad Y.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers a true New York style steakhouse that offers a great menu, good service, and great ambiance. It certainly makes a memorable experience if you want a nice dinner in Waikiki. Note, my review is based on going there for dinner and I haven't had a chance to check out their happy hour which I've been told is far better! The steakhouse menu is your typical fare with house dried steaks, seafood, and other meats. Accompanied by (ordered separately) your traditional sides like potatoes, gratins and the like. I've often gone with a few friends and we have shared the "steak for 2, 3, 4" and ordered a few sides and it has yet to disappoint us. The steak is full of natural flavors and seasoned to an odd perfection. The sides are good, but nothing that wows. The sauteed creamed spinach was decent but a bit heavy on the salt, while the fried onion rings were cooked and seasoned well. The other veggies are your standard fare that are nice complements. Before I move on to dessert, be sure to try their seafood. The shrimp cocktail was perfectly cooked and just the right amount of heat in their sauce. The oysters were fresh and the crab cakes bites of heaven. The ambiance is decent and comfy, but tables overlooking Kalakaua avenue can be a bit loud with the crowds down below. Service is alright with the servers knowing their menu and portion sizes well to make great recommendations. They could notch up their attentiveness just a bit more in my book, especially considering it is a higher-end establishment. Definitely a good place to grab a steak if the mood strikes you!
(4)Kathryn M.
Came here for the first time to try out their dry-aged steaks. Our reservation was @ 6PM & we were seated right away! The service here was AWESOME. We had two servers who were always on top of it and made sure everything was OK. My all time favorite food @ this place would be their Sizzling Canadian bacon! It's a must have when dining at Wolfgang's.. It's about $3-4 for each slice but it's worth it, it's not your ordinary Oscar Meyer Bacon. We also ordered the seafood platter (it's not on the menu) which included jumbo shrimp cocktail & lobster cocktail.. I love seafood!! For our meat, we got the steak for two (a good $100). The meat was supposed to be good (melt in your mouth type) but for some reason it kind of tasted the same too me. If I was to choose between Morton's and Wolfgang's, I would prefer Morton's Steakhouse! I must say this place has the best Mashed Potatoes, hands down!! I've tried mashed potatoes at a lot of places but so far this place serves the best mashed potatoes in Hawaii!! My overall dining experience here was good, you get what you pay for! I would visit this place again.
(4)Jade N.
Took Toney here for his 30th bday just last night. Our RSVP was for 715pm. We got there @ 7pm and they were able to seat us early. We ordered the porterhouse for two, cooked medium rare...along with rice, asparagus, and sauteed onions. we also got house red. And how was it? TO DIE FOR. I swear the steak was cooked to such perfection that I thought I died and had gone to heaven for a little while. It was thick and soft. You would think with that thick sucker...it would already be hard, chewy, and will probably overwhelm your jaw. everything was great. the service was awesome too. the staff greeted him happy birthday and also gave him a special key lime pie treat. perfect size to fill us both up. OMG and we ordered the canadian bacon. i'm a bacon lover so i was very excited to get it. it was a chunky piece of bacon. we cut it with our fork and knife but honestly....i could of just used my hands. it was so good that i so want to go there to just get the bacon. lol.
(5)Rose R.
Best steakhouse ever!
(5)Jenel O.
Let me premise this by saying that exactly one week prior to my experience, I attended a wedding in LA with first class service. So my expectation of service is held pretty high. My Mom bought these prix fixe dinner off one of those group buying sites. Each person had some choices but were limited to a special menu. We were told the menu selections were smaller than what you would get off the ala carte menu but definitely large enough to be full. The group buying site stated a "value" price of the complete prix fixe menu but since they don't serve you the entire serving, (off the normal menu), I'm not sure how they determine this. The server was so-so. Pretty local style. Although nice, I didn't get the feeling he was 100% service oriented for a place offering $45 steaks (normal price). Appetizer: choice of shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail or bacon. I got the crab cocktail and ordered a side of bacon. -Crab cocktail: alright. Nothing special but not bad either. -Bacon - yum... but nothing to write home about. Soup/salad: choice of caesar salad, mix greens, lobster bisque or beefsteak tomatos. The lobster bisque was recommended since "you can get salad anywhere" - is what we were told. I had the soup as well as many others on our table, another diner had the casesar salad and one had the tomato/onion dish. -Lobster bisque - very bland. No flavor, just tasted like pure cream. I didn't even finish it - even after adding salt. -Caesar: I ate about 1/4 the plate of caesar salad. The cheese on it was good but everything else wasn't that great. Lettuce was fresh, dressing was light but not flavorful. They didn't even come around with a fresh pepper grinder! Entree: Rib eye, filet mignon, veal or fish. I choose rib eye. Came with small scoop of creamed spinach and mashed potatos. -Nicely cooked - little crisp on the outside, which I liked. Needed salt. Was a little tough. -Spinach - salty but I like salty so it was doable Dessert: ice cream, gelato, cheesecake. I had the cheesecake - another "ahhh". Coffee - tea... had the tea, they gave earl gray. Nothing special. Service was LACKING! I'm not sure if it's because we're "local" or because we had the prix fixe certificate or what... but it definitely felt like we were "second class". During the soup/salad round, servers says, "just tell me when you want me to fire up the steaks." What???? Isn't it the server or kitchen's responsibility to time out the food courses so they arrive promptly when the previous course is taken away? After the main entree course, we sat around for a good while with no help to box our food. When someone finally realized we were done (this is after I made sure every single person on the table had their fork and knife turned inward), a big staff dived in to take away the plates, sauces, etc (nice touch that everyone chipped in). However, the manager proceeded to accidentally drop the sauce bottle on the water cup, which shattered the glass. He promptly proceeded to blame the person who didn't cap the bottle well. Yes, our fault. But when do you blame the customer at an expensive steak house? He muttered something like, "someone didn't cap the sauce well." He left the service staff to clean up the glass bits but after they all left and we were left with a few shards on the table and a 3-year old with hands all over the table, we had to wrap up and remove the top layer of the tablecloth ourselves. He (the manager) did come back with someone in tow to replace the cover we just took off though. He did however make up for it when he sent over a dessert platter to our table - nice touch. But he never came by to apologize or explain that the platter was on the house - left it to the server to deal with. I went to use the restroom and while returning to my seat, passed by a few servers and again, the same manager. They were all rushing around and when passing by them, no one stopped to let me pass. They all squeezed through/by me. It's the simple little touches that take service to the next level and the service I expect at a restaurant like this. I later found out that while my brother took my daughter outside to walk, he wasn't paying attention as he was looking towards my daughter. He came face to face with the hostess and she didn't bother to step aside either to let him (and my daughter) pass. They had to move off to the side to accomodate her. Yes, he wasn't paying attention (and should have been), but again - SERVICE people! The food was jus so-so, esp for the prices they charge. I'd only go again if I had a major discount or someone else was paying. Maybe when my Mom bought the discounted certificate, she also bought discount service with it. (??) Validation doesn't cover the entire thing - still paid $2 while others paid $4 for going over 3 hrs. Lame.
(2)Ken U.
I'd have to say I'm sad this was my last restaurant week meal for 2012. I will say it went out with a bang! The initial first impression is like a typical high-end steak house (Mortons, Ruth Chris, etc) very dimly lit, romantic style and good atmosphere (no homo lol). I got the restaurant week special for $34.95 - includes Wolfgang Salad, 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak, cheesecake and a soft drink (which I didn't know was offered in the meal and was not offered to me). Considering what they regularly charge, about $50 per steak alone this was a steal! Service was excellent, nothing major went wrong other than the soft drink that was not offered to me but no big deal cause I ordered a glass of wine. The Wolfgang salad (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomoatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) was VERY delicious. I could have eaten this all day. The steak was ordered medium rare; seasoned/aged just right. It was very tender, could have eaten it plain but Wolfgang's steak sauce is to die for. Finally, the cheesecake was awesome, was prepared just right. Came with some whipped cream (fat@ss status lol). Overall, I give this place 5 stars cause of the value. I'm a man of finding deals, you probably won't find one from this place real soon. If I ate here and had to pay regular price, I'd probably still be at the restaurant washing dishes. I'd go back to eat again for a special occasion; its not totally unaffordable.
(5)Joey B.
We had the single most terrible experience ever at a steakhouse. From the time we were not greeted by the hostess when we approached the "welcome" desk to the time we finished our dinner, a lot of little things added up to make the experience one which we will not go through again. 1) Unwelcoming hostess 2) Rude host who took us to our table (I guess we were beneath him) 3) Server who dropped off the bread and ice cold cubed butter 4) We felt as if we were being rushed through our meal. The whole experience lasted 1 hour 15 minutes. 5) The steaks were not very flavorful. This is the first "high end" steakhouse that had steak sauce at the tables. Now we know why. 6) The plates were very worn down and chipped. I would expect this from a local diner, not a "high end" restaurant. It's unfortunate that this steakhouse carries the Wolfgang name. We expected more, especially at the price point, but it failed to deliver.
(2)Brent M.
My wife and I visited here during our honeymoon. We can't speak to the food, as we went for happy hour. For happy hour, though, this place is as good as it gets. The drinks were creative, and the bartender we met was very friendly and talented (Melanie, you were awesome!!). We spent a couple hours getting top notch drinks for $7 that you could easily spend $15-20 for in Boston. If you get the chance, stop in for happy hour.
(5)Logan A.
Best Wolfgangs outside of the original in NYC, though service is far better! Incredible experience, waitress was Jessica, fantastic job. Best steak house chain in America, period, fantastic for any occasion.
(5)Megs F.
All meatasauruses need to eat here! This place is all about the steak! Without a doubt, this is my favorite steakhouse on the island. I have had several parties here (they have a couple separate rooms that you can reserve; otherwise, they use it for regular seating); and they have always left a great impression with my guests. For appetizers, the Canadian bacon is a must. This will be the best bacon you will ever eat. Thick cut, juicy, and full of flavor. An absolute MUST every time I go. If you start the night at the bar though, and you're a little "adventurous".. try the steak tartare. I love it. Also, when you're at the bar.. you get fresh made potato chips that are soooo freakin' delicious. An extra dirty martini with their bleu cheese olives go perfect with it. As far as meat is concerned.. I'm all about the porterhouse.. or the ribeye. Wolfgang's dry ages their steaks in house. If you ask, you can usually get a tour of the kitchen and see their aging room.. in other words, their kitchen has to always look impeccable because they never know if someone will be walked through it. For the sides.. get the lobster mac.. and the creamed spinach.. and the garlic mash.. heck, even the asparagus is great. I'm not a sweet tooth, but I can't turn down creme brulee. Wolfgang's has an awesome one. They also have some of the greatest NY cheesecake I have ever tasted.. and yes, it comes from NY. So don't wait another day, go try Wolfgang's!
(5)Mandy C.
I was extremely excited to go to a Wolfgang's restaurant due to him being world renowned. My husband and I went to Waikiki just for this on our "Date Day" on Labor Day, it was okay. I had the Fish and Chips and my husband had a Fish Sandwich with fries! We both ordered off the 10.00 lunch menu -- we both figured hey it's our first time here so lets try something that isn't a big dent in our pocket. I loved my fish and chips, my husbands fish sandwich however, he stated it tasted gamey, he's not really a fish person, but sense moving to Hawaii has converted to one. The reason he didn't care for it on the mainland was because of the gaminess of the fish at most restaurants. The Fries were good, but not consistently cooked. Mine were done perfect and my husbands for him were not as crispy! We have both decided we would give it another shot if we were down in Waikiki again, but not our favorite place. It's not a place you say, hey lets go to Wolfgang's they're so Awesome !!!! I was a little bit disappointed :( The decor of the restaurant was nice, the staff was extremely nice as well.
(3)Tricia M.
the gist: fancy name and hefty price tag for mediocre food, wine and service. the details: year-end work is stressful for both hubby and i so we decided to treat ourselves to a rare night out. after the hostesses (who by the way were dressed like they were gonna go clubbing after their shift) greeted us we asked to sit in the bar to take advantage of happy hour. unfortunately they neglected to give us menus and we sat there for a good 5-7 minutes before we got to see the limited happy hour menu. not finding anything especially appetizing, we decided to order off the regular menu. first off was a tomato and mozzarella salad (don't call it "caprese" cuz the waiter responded with "huh?"). this was actually the best thing i ate all night. thick slabs, wonderfully fresh and dressed. next was a $24 crab cake (no i didn't mistype, that's singular). it did come with a mini salad but i was disappointed with the crab meat. for that price i expected lumps, not hard shredded meat, and there were even some shards of inner shell mixed in, yuck. the lobster mac n cheese sounded better than it tasted; it was rather ordinary and boring. i must admit hubby's $54 rib eye was an impressive slab, i had a few bites but i'm just not much of a fan of that burnt ash taste in my mouth. but i guess what bugged me was the wine and service (what we really came for). i can't drink often so i literally asked for a "really good sauvignon blanc" (not even considering price since i was only gonna have one glass), and hubby requested a "really good cab." our server just nodded and another 5-7 minutes later plopped two glasses on our table, not even telling us what he had selected. hubby and i blurted in unison "what is this?" and his response was, "what, oh the brand? uh lemme check. they keep switching it." i was alittle dumbfounded, as i'd think it's standard practice to know what you're serving and also introducing it as you serve it. he came back with "it's sterling." sterling?! that's considered "really good" here at this fancy shmancy steakhouse with its cellarful of wine?! *roll eyes* i can get this at safeway - fail. our free basket of potato chips was soggy and never refilled, water glasses also could've received more attention. total bill: including tip was about $175. bottom line: Wolfgang is lucky he has some sorta groupon with japanese tourists (you'll notice how many there are), or they'd be hurting for repeat customers.
(2)Naomi R.
Finally got to eat here...and it met all my expectations!
(5)Consuela P.
Heard about their $10 Hamburger plate special for the month of May in honor of National Hamburger Month. So I made reservations to take hubby here for lunch since he loves his hamburgers. The special includes a Wolfgang's 1/2-pound Classic Prime Sirloin Hamburger on a Fresh-baked Sesame Seed Bun, with American Cheese (optional), Tomato, Onion and Lettuce, Steak Fries, Onion Rings and a Complimentary Soft Drink (refillable) during lunch hour, only (11 a.m.~3 p.m.) Of course...he enjoyed his meal. Me, I wanted to try something off their menu which was a big mistake and regretted my choice after taking the first bite. I had the steak tartar. It was horrible and I did not like it one bit!!! I should have had that hamburger special instead. At least we ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad to share, so I ate most of that. I just wished the salad was served first before our main meals as we tried to make room for all three rather BIG plates on our small table for 2.
(2)Dugy Y.
Late night dinner walk in. Tried both Wolfgang & Caesar salad tasty but I came for the steak. Aged rib-eye w/lobster mac, steak was just beyond med rare and was firm. We ate close to closing so I can imagine that we were not on their high service priority.
(3)Cherie T.
Only 3 Stars... The food was AMAZING!! So ono! But the service SUCKED! It was so bad. It's hit or miss... it depends on what server you get. Based on the food 5 starts... based on over all experience 3 stars. This server called my father "Chief" and "Brother"... really?! They also have cheesy rehearsed lines that they say. The people that waited on us kept saying "My Pleasure" and kept saying it over and over and over and over again like inattentive robots they just say it out of habit even if you don't ask them a question. They just say it out of nowhere. Our server didn't know any of the wines, and when we asked if they had a certain type he said "I don't know we have over 700 wines, you can look at it in the wine book" then left. RUDE! Anyway, if you get a good server lucky you but if not... just enjoy the food and try not to pay attention to the rude servers with attitude.
(3)Brent S.
We only came here for wine and dessert. So I'll be posting an update when we go back for dinner. They have a great wine list and the cheesecake might be even better than Cheesecake Factory.
(4)Jeremy C.
Overall fantastic place for dinner. We stopped here our first night in Oahu. The only reason this place isn't a 5 star is because it wasn't so fantastic it justified the $300 price point for 3 people (3 glasses of wine, 1 salad, 3 fillet's, 1 side of asparagus). Was it great, yep... just not $300 great. The atmosphere was very nice. The service was good. There was this odd shift change that clearly happened while we were eating, but despite a near complete change in serve staff they stayed well on top of our meal. I probably wouldn't go back simply because there are enough other high end steak places on this strip that I would hit up having been here already.
(4)Crystal L.
You remember that scene in "1408" where John Cusack thought he got out of the hotel room but then the building broke apart and he was still in the haunted room? I felt like that sitting in Wolfgang's. The walls fell down and the food was coming out of Zippy's. I'm not ragging on Zippy's! But they have average food. If you blindfolded me, I would have thought I was eating Zippy's steak and mash potatoes. If you want to pay $300 for Zippy's food then come to Wolfgang's. The steak had no taste, the mash potatoes had no taste (not even creamy :( ), the lobster mac and cheese had no taste...I had better lobster mac and cheese out of a food truck a few days ago at "Eat the streets." Was there a shortage on seasoning at the market? The Sea Bass was overdone and not tender. I did like the "Sizzler's" baked potato and sauteed onions lol I also had the lobster cocktail and crab cake for appetizers. The lobster cocktail was OK, nothing special. The crab cake was the best thing of the night. I'm grateful they used more crab than bread but it really was just a lump of crab. It would have been perfect with a little more bread to allow the crab cake to brown on the outside for a crispy crust. I was a little disappointed about this fine dining-poser but I wasn't surprised since their yelp reviews are very inconsistent (the rating roller coaster should've deterred me) and many friends warned me, they're nothing special. But I guess curiosity got the cat. I would have given them 3 stars because our server was very attentive and nice except the server on the next table bumped my chair hard...three times!! And did not even excuse himself. How rude. The plus were the sexy hostess. I've never seen a hostess dress that sexy. She was still elegant but that was definitely a surprise for a steakhouse.
(2)Keola m.
We walked in on a very crowded restaurant last night (friday at about 830p). I was actually suprised that the place was that crowded. talked with some friends at the bar who said that happy hour is really good. Thanks goodness for knowing people... we got a table for 7 pretty quickly. Hans our waiter was GREAT... Gave us options that were not on the menu. ie., ordered a bunch of steak and did it family style and an appetizer plattter. Quick Tip........Steak for 2,3 4 etc is way better than the Rib Eye. Its a prime rib T-Bone cut. DELICIOUS. Appetizers...Lump crab meat cocktail, Lobster, and Shrimp...basicly just boiled seafood nothing outstanding. Also, ordered onion rings...ah, I think Jack in the Box is better. Overall a experience....Great......Food is just ok... Love the background music. Drank at the bar after dinner. Gregg at the bar is GREAT!
(3)Chelsea H.
After dining here tonight, I am glad I didn't choose to take my boyfriend here for his birthday/Valentine's day (same day, luck me right?) The food was ok, the atmosphere was ok, and the service was ok. It wasn't anything too outstanding but it wasn't horrible either. Parking is a hit or miss over here. Since it is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, sometimes parking is really ample and sometimes it sucks. Tonight, it sucked. The ambience, like many other Yelpers said, it wasn't that great. Tables are REALLY close together. I kept elbowing the guy in back of me because our chairs were literally 3 inches apart. I had to walk through tables at a distance between my body and other people's tables were too close for comfort. It was also really cold but alcohol solved that problem quickly. I guess that's their selling trick. Also, the plates look kind of outdated, almost Zippy's style.. yikes. I ordered the thick cut Canadian bacon, filet, steakhouse fries, mushrooms, and lobster mac & cheese. The sides are definitely to share since we had lots of leftovers even after 4 people eating them. Fries were ok. My friend really liked them but I thought they were overdone and dry. Mushrooms were my favorite. Lobster mac & cheese wasn't cheesy enough for me but the flavor of the lobster really came through so that's probably why it wasn't very cheesy. Filet was average. I have had better at other steakhouses. I don't know what kind of sauce came with it but my palate couldn't decide if it was good or too sweet. Canadian bacon was pretty good. $5 a slice isn't too bad a price either because it's pretty filling for an appetizer. I also ordered the chocolate mousse cake for dessert thinking it would be light but it's not. It's so rich (but soo good) I couldn't finish it all. My friends said the creme brulee and mac nut ice cream were good as well. Service could have been better. The waiter was a bit non-existant and he seemed annoyed with us because we were asking questions. My friend asked "can you tell us about the steak for 2 3 or 4?" because we weren't sure what cut it was and the waiter replied, "what about it?" I thought it was a bit sassy for a restaurant like this. I want to come back here for lunch or happy hour. I don't think I will be returning for a special occasion because I feel like I could spend my money at somewhere else with better steaks.
(3)Dan B.
3rd time here came with a group of 6 If you're going to have Steak on Oahu this is the place. Start with the seafood sampler not on the menu but they will tell you it's a daily special. Gives you crab, lobster, and Shrimp. Also need to get the Bacon to start yes bacon. Just get it. You have to use the the wolfgang steak sauce. For main course get the Steak for 2,3 or 4. Make sure to pour a little of the juices over the steak and of course a little Wolfgang steak sauce. For dessert get a assortment and share. Wine list is average and a bit overpriced but if you know what to look for ur fine a few gems. Solid service and heck your in Honolulu do just relax and enjoy.
(4)David K.
My wife and I went for their Valentine's special...a few weeks ago advertised for $99.95...last week for $102.95. When we arrived the waiter did not mention the special, so we said we came for the special and was told it is $106.95. ????? We noticed our waiter serving the table next to us their bacon cut in pieces. He dropped a piece, picked it up and put it with the other pieces being served and continued serving with the same utensil. For $4.95 a slice, the piece should have been replaced,but was not. Did I mention our waiters apron had more food stains than white. When our salads arrived, he dropped a crouton, he proceeded to put my salad plate over the crouton rather than removing it. He then came to remove our salad plate and bread basket. My wife said she wanted to enjoy the bread for later and was told there would be no room on the table, so she needs to take it all on her small plate. ( plate is the size of half a dollar bill.) Dinner plates arrive and are placed over the crouton again.Steak was a perfect medium. My wife asked for ice in her water. When he poured the water and could not get any ice in the cup,he turned and said "the waters cold" and walked away?????????? I also noticed unlike other bad reviews from other establishments with bad customer reviews,,management does not reply to posts to explain or justify bad food or service. nuff said...
(2)Jimmy T.
One of my favorite restaurants to eat at! Great food, great service! I recommend the French Onion soup! So far the best I've had on the island!
(5)Brie A.
The Canadian bacon is enough reason to go back to Wolfgang's Steakhouse! It is almost a quarter-inch thick slab of bacon that one could easily think was just ham. It is cooked to perfection and depends on how hungry a person is, it could substitute a meal! The service is terrible but the food speaks for itself. I had the filet (I've had better but it was decent). When we went in (lunch hours) there were 3 servers in the main room each servicing their respective tables. But by the end of our meal all three had come to our table for some reason or another (it was chaotic for only 6 parties of 3-4 each in there!). We were barely greeted by the hostess, barely greeted by our first server and busser, and the man who took our order had to return 3 times to make sure he had it correct.
(4)Gemma R.
Came here last night for the #RHCFAF event and I wanted to bathe in the clarified butter that they cooked their porterhouse in. If I could grow my own cow farm, I hope they would all taste like that steak. On top of that, I hate veggies and I destroyed the creamed spinach (which has no cream from what I found out). The service, food and embiance was amazing. I will definitely be back!
(5)Jenn W.
Go for the Happy Hour! It's a must. I had the beef sliders. Comes with a large side of french fries and of course the chips! So hard for me not to devour 2, not 1 basket of chips. Next time we are on the island we'll definitely try the dining area but to be totally honest, I really liked the bar side.
(5)Larry C.
Wolfgang's was a bit of a let down. Beautiful restaurant, excellent waiters, professional podium staff/seaters. Waiters worked together to bus and reset tables. They provided great recommendations, were incredibly friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. On the food side, it wasn't the best great dining experience. Food was only so-so, a bit bland, and definitely not worth the top dollar price. The Waikiki area offers better quality food with equally good staffing, views, service etc. Time waiting between courses was acceptable, not on the dime but not lagging to long. Something that struck me as odd was that the manager did almost NO table touching and seemed to be standing around a lot. He checked up on 2 small tables that were (to my understanding) acquaintances of someone. He didn't even stop by the large tables (over 10 people), just seemed a bit strange. The time he did stop by our table it was to ask how much was on a gift card (couldn't you call the number and check without bothering us during dessert) and apologize that the card wasn't being accepted. It was a gift card for the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and he asked if the gift card was valid for the restaurant (which is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center). Again it wasn't upsetting just a strange question to ask. It seems like you would know if your restaurant participated with the rest of the center in gift card programs. Overall, not a bad restaurant but I would not return for a second visit.
(3)King M.
My friends and I came to this restaurant during happy hour for her birthday. So we ordered all the appetizers and it was bomb!! I loved the steak and veggies on the stick with rice! Yum! The bacon was delish!!! The mango margarita was on point and so refreshing! The down fall on the day/time we went it was super hot! Like blazing out! They left the door open for fresh air, but common now, Hawaii is so hot, what air are you looking for? Plus we were sipping on our cocktails and I couldn't even finish my refreshing mango margarita because I was sweating from the heat and the alcohol made me sweat even more!!! Our water hasn't been filled since the time the lady sat us down. All of my friend's waters were empty for quite sometime! After having a heat stroke, I excused my self to the bathroom, and let me tell you it was the coolest and coldest place of the restaurant! I wanted to stay in the bathroom cause it had AC and it was beautiful lol. I took some napkins with me just incase I need to wipe my face when I go back to my dining table. When I got back to the table, the waters still haven't been refilled! I was like omg, these waiters suck! So calmly I waived down a waiter that was cleaning on the side of us and asked him if we could get a refill of water. He kindly said of course. Yet it was still soo hot, I think that's why we all drank our waters so fast! Overally, the place is delish and amaze! I would definitely go back, but maybe for dinner when the restaurant turns the AC on. I don't get it, they should turn the AC on when the sun is up and turn it off when its night time and much cooler. Anywho, Maybe the AC was on the whole time, but it still was super hot!
(3)Lindsay C.
Since we moved to Waikiki 9 months ago, we were on the hunt for the perfect steak, to replace our favorite Capital Grille from the mainland. We have tried BLT Steak, Ruth's Chris and Hy's, and Wolfgang's was the next on the list. And let me tell you, its at the bottom of my list now. To drink we ordered a bottle of Mondavi Pinot Noir ($55), and an Ultimate Cosmo ($12.95). They were out of the Mondavi, so they brought over a bottle of Argyle, and charged the same price - not sure about the actual cost of this bottle, but a very nice gesture (see extra star for service at the bottom). We started with a Caesar salad ($10.95), which they split for us two ways, and a bowl of lobster bisque ($9). Again, looking for a replacement to my favorite Lobster bisque from Capital Grille, and this didn't touch it. It was good - a much darker base, with two pieces of lobster in the center. The salad was your average Caesar salad - nothing fancy, but it was good/average. For dinner we ordered the Steak for Three - which was two porterhouses. It came out on a sizzling hot plate and was served to us by the food runner. It was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare in the very center, but was very charred on the outside (which I am not a huge fan of). Steak was ok, again, not to crazy about it because of the char. I had to cut the outside off because it was just too crunchy and I couldn't fully enjoy the juiciness of the steak. For sides we ordered the Onion Rings ($9.95) and Cottage Fries (9.95). They were both very big orders, so good for the price... but the Onion Rings tasted powdery - almost like floury. I ate one, and no one else at the table even tried one. The Cottage Fries were really good - they were HUGE pieces of potato... soft chips. They were good. I don't know if we were stuffed or if we were just so disappointed, that we didn't attempt dessert. I would have given Wolfgangs just two stars, but the service was excellent. The waitress was really good at relating to her tables and was very attentive. Although, as a waitress, I would have noticed that the onion rings went pretty much untouched, but this was never commented on. I did add the third star for the waitress. Overall if you like a dry rubbed steak, this is the place to go - but i would recommend maybe getting just the 16oz fillet rather than the steak for 2, 3 or 4. Fillet part was tiny. Very expensive for what you get - especially with BLT and Ruth's right down the block. Our next stop on the steak train is DK's - the only other Dry Rubbed steak joint on island.
(3)Tao M.
Wolfgang Steakhouse is in my top three Honolulu Steak houses. They have the look and feel of a real East Coast steak house. Order the steak to share, lobster/shrimp salad ( I think), Mac n Cheese, scalloped potatoes, cream spinach.... Of course dont forget their giant cheese cake with a mountain of some sort of whip cream.... Their steak sauce is ohno too!
(5)Scott K.
Bacon...I LOVE BACON!!! At $3 a piece its is so worth it. Since I happen to be in Waikiki this evening, i figured I would drag my friends and do a meal train. First up with a drink and pupu's. Since the bar had a couple spaces open, we proceeded to Wolfgangs bar to start the night off with some pupus. Bacon...... Caesar Salad..... (2) Dirty Martini........... Total $41 Ok not the cheapest place to start your dinner evening but well worth it when it comes to bacon.
(4)Jason W.
What a great spot to grab a nice steak! I am pretty sure this is the ONLY place on the island that you would want to come to have a real aged steak. I had the porterhouse which was amazingly cooked and was very tender to the point it almost melted in my mouth; no Kobe but still top notch! The steak had a wonderful taste, these were really good dry aged steaks! I also had the Creamed Spinach, OMG that was orgasmic! You must get this if you come here! Also had the asparagus which was tasty! Additionally I had crab with a dipping sauce and fresh (live) oysters for my appetizer. Yes I ate well indeed! And the price was PERFECT, not over the top but just right for a great meal. Service here is very good as well is the decor. If you are a wine drinker, I think you'd pass out over the wine cellar they have in this place. Had to have been a few hundred of bottles in it! SIDE NOTE: I came here originally thinking it was THE "Wolfgang" as in Wolfgang Puck, but half way through my meal I figured out that it was not Wolfgang Puck's place but some other dude whom I've never heard of. That honestly made me a tad bit upset, not down right pissed off or anything but I did feel it was a little misleading considering the way this place brands. AKA Huge "Wolfgang" and below it a small lil bitty "wolfgang zwiener" SO just an FYI. Either way it was very very very very very very very good. Will do this again!
(5)Derrick S.
When you think of steakhouses there are usually three things that come to mind. Good food, lots of money spent and a great atomsophere. Needless to say the high prices were spot on, average price of a steak is $55. The menu isn't very big, you have a choice of 4 different steaks or you can go with the steak for 2-3-4 option, veal chops, or lamb chops. Mix in a small selection of fish and you have Wolfgang's menu. Anyway, I digress. The seating doesn't do much for the atomosphere, especially when the tables are tiny and you feel like you're back in high school sitting at one of the tables in the cafeteria. The food itself is alright, cooked perfectly (which seems pretty hard to do these days) and extremly tender, but the flavor doesn't jump out like it does hat Hy's and some other steakhouses, not to mention they drown it in melted butter. If you're worried about cholesterol, tell them to hold it. The service we got was terrible! Our waitress was really friendly but not very good at her job. She never refilled our water, didn't ask us if we needed anything or if the food was even good for that matter. What makes it worse is we were sitting right next to the register. If you're coming back to use the register ever few minutes, wouldn't you turn your head to ask your guests how everything is? Needless to say I wasn't impressed and will probably stick w/ my normal spots. At first I thought maybe she wasn't feelin us too much so we started watching her, she didn't really go back to ANY of her tables and she even snapped at a co-worker because he was going to her tables checking up on people. She told him to worry about his own tables and leave her alone. Definitely not what you expect from a "high-end" restaurant.
(2)Kevin W.
Been to this and other locations several times each. This last time was particularly good. The steak for 3 was finally perfectly cooked medium rare. The plate is warm, so if you let it sit too long, it cooks a bit more on the plate. I really wish steak houses would standardize what medium-rare means, or add a medium rare closer to rare option - that's how this one was, and that's how i liked it. (Other times I've been to Wolfgang's the steaks have been a bit overcooked - a cardinal sin to me). Steak for 2 or 3 or 4 is a dry-aged Porterhouse steak. The ribeye was also good, but not as good as the porterhouse for some reason. The dipping rejuices is nice, a signature Wolfgang's touch. Sauteed mushrooms were excellent, obviously buttery. German potatoes were a bit overcooked and could've been much better - I've made better myself. Wolfgang's Salad had great tomatoes - but with all the canadian bacon, it's definitely not a healthy salad. Bacon was good - but not as awesome as I remembered it in Wolfgang's/Peter Luger's experiences of past. Wolfgang's has had a tendency to overcook their steaks, based on my prior 3 or so times, but this time it came out perfect.
(4)Jonathan M.
Such a disappointment from the service side from this restaurant. I'll go into the food first though...food was excellent. Angel hair pesto pasta with grilled chicken was delicious and the $10 Cheeseburger special was awesome. Large patty with Onion Rings and Fries. The food was great, would go back definitely for the food. Service. It was Memorial Day, came here for lunch. Place was not full, about 30% table utilization if had to estimate. We still waited 15 minutes to sit down. We were told that they had a large group event in the back area which I can understand will take away servers and what not but why wait us in the front when we could simply wait at a table with water?? Well, we finally sit down and we do not get the lunch special menu based on reading the reviews on yelp so we had to ask for that. Water was served in the smallest glass possible. The waiter was serving multiple people, doing multiple tasks (taking orders, bussing tables, getting drinks) and this was obvious in the way he asked us if we were ready to order. Then the check takes forever to come...we have to ask for it, it arrives and its for the wrong table!! So...if the service could match the quality of the food, easy 4 star...but it didn't.
(3)Dennis W.
It's the bacon!...& meat!...timely service could be improved, a little!
(4)Maria B.
I love the steak here! It's dry aged perfection! The NY happy hour special is a NY steak served with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach. The creamed spinach here is by far my favorite side dish. It's simple, yet flavorful and it compliments the steak very well. The service is always impeccable & I would definitely recommend coming here when you have a carnivorous craving!
(4)Darick M.
I had the Canadian Bacon appetizer and a medium-rare ribeye.. The Canadian Bacon was nice, thick, and fatty and it was good to sop up the puddles of fat left on the plate with bread. The service was excellent! parking was only like $2 with validation.. I would recommend this place for people who like steak! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here again!
(4)Kelly T.
Wolfgang's was totally on a whim. The husband and i were already in Waikiki for an event, which we left hungry... Rarely in Waikiki in the evening, at the same time, we decided to try out Wolfgangs. Although I can see why the reviews on this place seem to evoke a "LOVE IT" or "HATE IT" response, we kinda fell into the former category. Maybe it's because we weren't really expecting it to be as formal-like as it was. They were fairly busy, but accommodated us easily near the center of the dining room floor. Unfortunately, this spot was just beneath the AC duct...and freezing! I had already ordered a bottle of mineral water when we asked our waiter if we could relocate to another table. For some reason, the server in the area we wanted to move to, flatly told our waiter "NO, I'm sorry...it's reserved". For some unknown other reason...completely random, because that's how I do it...I grabbed my bottle of water from the old table, just in case it got cleared away after our departure. Haha...obviously my auto-pilot mode didn't think that they would be transferring our drinks to the new table. So there we were, standing awkwardly in the middle of the dining room...mean waiter telling our waiter "NO ROOM FOR YOU", husband ready to say something to both of them, and me...holding my stuff and an oversized bottle of mineral water. I guess the random spectacle somehow aligned the stars...and the manager came swooping into the picture. Probably embarrassed by the fact that his waitstaff left me carrying this huge bottle of water, which was more of my own doing than theirs, he quickly diffused the waiter situation and took us to a more private area...away from the main floor and the AC draft. From there...it was like we achieved fine-dining Nirvana. Haha...not that we cared, but it was like the floor manager was on a personal mission to take care of our needs. Everywhere we looked, there was someone waiting to help serve our food (we split a rib-eye....and a ginormous lobster), and them some. Yeah...I can definitely see how this might be considered "overdoing it"...but we were hungry...and it didn't bother us. While the steak and lobster was great, it was my rich slice of cheesecake....WITH homemade whipped cream...that took it over the top. Ahem...YUM!!!! Not sure if we will be revisiting anytime soon...cause the bill total was enough to get us on an over-night stay on Maui, but still it was a great experience.
(4)S F.
I'm not a huge steak eater but, they have the most amazing strawberry daiquiris!
(5)Annie W.
Happy hour time =) Russel M put together a nice happy hour for us and nicely advertised the event for all yelpers =) Can't beat the deals here during happy hour. $5/ each you can sample their ahi tar tar, steak tart tar (tender and delish), plus other steak sliders, glasses of wine. Their mac n cheese was explosive and really strong in cheese smell, the way it should be. To my surprise, it was made with various white and not traditional yellow cheese. Oh, how can I forget! They have free baskets of thinly sliced/crispy potatoes for starters. Service was excellent, attentive and so we'll come back for their main courses next time.
(4)Esteban W.
Wolfgang's has clearly become one of my TOP spots to get some good breakfast/brunch/lunch eats at. It's really good food with a touch of class. It's no wonder why I chose them for a Brunch Boozers ( bit.ly/kejk8D ) location and I truly recommend them anytime you are on the hunt for an amazing Breakfast Burger... Yeah - Burger for breakfast is what you get when you wake up at 11am. The GOOD: The value lunch. I mean they have a really great burger for lunch and it is only $10. The best part about it is that Wolfgang's is totally a white table cloth establishment. I feel bad when I walk in without a collar, but what the hell - that burger is awesome, and they don't judge me on my clothing (at least not to my face). Also amazing: Fish and Chips (F&C). Tim P. and I, or 'Ban and Pham have come in several times, and although I haven't ordered the F&C myself, Pham raves on their crispiness and I have to say - what I've tasted was nothing less than succulence. Very crispy outside and moist delicious fish inside, the F&C is a perfect alternative for your pescetarian friends. The next part is probably the best winner I have for Wolfgangs - so much it needs its own separate paragraph: Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict. I love them. Period. I know people have their 'beef' with the beef - but I think this is one of the best breakfast bennies I have ever experienced. Why? Because it's only 12 freakin' dollars. You can't get regular Eggs Benedict at any other restaurant for under 16, let alone a fine dining joint like Wolf-freakin'-gang's. Say what you will about these Eggs Benedict, paired with the German potatoes, this is a 'healthy' portion for breakfast, and at 12 bucks, you'll be set... or at least, most people will be set. If you're one of the few that still needs more - stuff your face with their Canadian Bacon - a 1/4in thick slice of deliciously grilled/fried bacon (not that crazy 'round ham' you see at the super market, but good 'ole slab strip of belly!). The BAD: No place is really perfect, and as always I try to balance out some bad with my good for every location. Wolfgang's does have its problems, the main one being that they tend to take their time. But really, for really good food, they should - except - sometimes, even though they take their time, they seem to struggle with things like, cooking a burger medium rare. On the other hand, when they get things perfect - it's magical. Other minor problems are refills with drinks. They tend to lag in refilling water and other beverages, mainly because their water glasses are small - wtf - so, I end up drinking many glasses because they pile in the ice, and usually around the second to third refill of your water, they tend to give up and figure that you're hydrated enough. That's a big pet peeve, but if you're listening, it's easy to fix. OVERALL: Wolfgang's has won a top spot in my restaurant repertoire. I frequent them often, and the value of a 10 dollar burger or 12 filet mignon Eggs Benedict can not be beat. Another PERK: you get FREE Champagne with your Island Discount (i.D. Card) - Amazing! A winner in every sense of the word, so much so that I am prepared to give 5 Stars - I don't care if I don't get my water refilled, or if I have to wait a few more seconds for the food - it's all worth it.
(5)R.Mei ..
First time ever trying the pupus and drinks. Deffinitely recommended for a happy hour venture! The lobster crustinis, steak kabobs and ahi tartar are sure winners! Not only will the foods satisfy your taste buds and palate, The visual appearance and presentation of foods are also as Stimulating and appealing. The lychee martinis are a must!
(5)Kevin H.
This place is just not worth it. We came here because we mistakenly thought it was a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant and the fact that the best steak we've ever eaten in our whole lives was from Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant in Los Angeles. We were super disappointed with our experience at this Steakhouse. But it turns out that this is NOT a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant at all (thanks for all your comments!). This is a Wolfgang Zweiner restaurant, and that explains everything. First of all, our waiter sucked. He was rushed. He never explained anything on the menu to us and didn't try to "sell" any of the food. I could have gotten the same service from Zippys. The menu was very basic. I had the filet mignon and my fiance had the Rib Eye. At least the portions were big. But the meat was tasteless and I had to use the bogus A1-Steaksauce on it to give it flavor (if you read the other reviews, other people have had the same experience). Also, there was nothing exciting about the menu. Where's the bone-in-filet?? Where's the wagyu beef??? How about some beef carpaccio?? I usually eat dessert with every fine dining experience and I couldn't find anything that even remotely interested me. Wolfgang Steakhouse = MAJOR FAIL
(1)Ryan T.
Although I had been here for dinner before, I thought that I would give the happy hour a try. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. For starters, we were served fresh fried potato chips free of charge. For only $5 each, we had the ahi tartare, steak sliders, and hamburger sliders. Since this was my friend's first time, I told him that we had to order the sizzling Canadian bacon. Who does'nt love bacon, especially a huge slice hot off the grill. Besides the pupu specials, they also offer a "Taste of New York" which includes a 10 oz. bone-in steak, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and a sampling of Junior's Cheesecake from Brooklyn, NY for about $35. I will definitely come back here again.
(4)Chad M.
After reading the reviews i was skeptical of this place. Time: 6pm Day: Sunday It gets busy after 6pm. It is like a tourist restaurant (many tourist in the restaurant given it's at royal hawaiian shopping center. As i waited for other guest to arrive i noticed some staff unsure of what they were doing (following what looked like the service manager). The menu is quite small considering that it is a steak house focused on aged steak. We had an okay waiter ordering our food first because it was getting busy. Steaks were cooked properly and sides were okay(not the highlight). It is very expensive with an ala carte menu. Would I return there? Maybe if they had better sides with reasonable prices.
(3)Laurence K.
went for lunch had the special 10 burger on the lunch menu. it was excellent. just bummed that the server was upset we didn't order 50 filet's. sorry don't have an attitude if you work lunch I cant eat a 16 oz fillet for lunch sorry
(3)Frederick G.
I have eaten at Wolfgang's about 12 times total. I want to like it but it is so hit or miss. Eating at the Bar is always good for some reason, but every time that I sit at a table it is average. For what I am paying for a steak it should not be average. Unfortunately, the steaks are not that great. However, the bacon appetizer has always been good. If you want a good steak go to DK's. Great steaks and great wine with much better service.
(2)John O.
Very cool place, and very popular during Happy Hour! I discovered their Happy Hour on the Happy Hour Hawaii app. the app is up to date and shows all the Happy Hours in Hawaii real time. The first time I came in it was busy but I was able to squeeze in at the bar. The bar is rather nice and comfortable. They have their Happy Hour menus displayed on the counter with the prices of their drinks and pupu menu. All pupus are $5. not sure what the prices of the drinks are since I only ordered martinis and they ran at $7. The martinis were very good ! :-) As for the pupu, well, they sure serve a generous size plate for only $5! I think most people would be happy about that. I order the steak sandwich pupu which came with shoestring fries. I could not eat the whole thing! As for the atmosphere, it is casual. No need get dressed up. I came in a T-shirt and cargo shorts. Some were dressed in business attire while others were dressed like me. Not sure about walking in from the beach with board shorts, but hey, you're in Hawaii! There was no live entertainment going on. Just the outgoing bartenders and a couple TVs playing showing sports. Happy Hour is from 5-6:30pm. Overall, I really enjoyed this place, but get there early especially if you decide to come with friends. They offer a taste of New York meal that includes Junior's Cheesecake! I definitely have to try that!
(4)Dennis M.
attended the restaurant week special with T bone steak. Steak from fair, nothing to brag about, but the service was not there. over 30 minutes from salad to entree during lunch in a restaurant that is 1/4 filled. Something is not right here.
(2)Iza P.
From the food to the service to the ambience...all around great dining experience for $210 for 3 people (including tip) Having to travel a lot for work, with savage meat eaters amongst my co-workers, I have dined in quite a number of steakhouses. Quite a number...so I was used to the whole steakhouse ordering system - meat only...sides are separate (meaning you still pay extra). So on the table we started with the Crab Cake appetizer...loaded with crab, and not with cake. It also came with a dollop of what one could consider a salad...mixed greens with I guess the house vinegrette. Tasty. I did find it interesting that the Crab Cake came along with tartar sauce in a bowl, which was pretty much the equivalent size of the Crab Cake. Really now...who eats that much tartar sauce (the crab cake was a good size). Personally, I was happy with the lemon wedge they provided. No tartar sauce for me. For entrees, the table was served with 2 fish dishes, and 1 steak. Go figure, I was going to be the only red-meat eater tonight. However, the Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled Salmon were so large in size...I mean..where did they find these fish? We are talking about larger than ones hand with fingers fully extended. The Tuna was grilled pretty much to perfection. And however they seasoned it...it was excellent. The Salmon looked like it was a serving of 2, maybe 3 pieces of fish and not one. Also nicely cooked. And my steak...the filet mignon? The biggest piece of filet I've ever had. And not necessarily by surface area...but just extremely extremely thick. Perhaps it was the thickness that threw off the quality of the meat, but this was the primary reason why I didn't give them a 5 star rating. As for the sides...steamed asparagus and lobster mac & cheese. Both done very nicely. Ample amounts of asparagus. Yummy mac & cheese. Woflgang's is really a 4.75 rating particularly because of the service. Our waiter Rafe, was extremely attentive and constantly cleared our table from things like finished dishes to empty Equal packets. He even scooped out the mac & cheese and served it to us, individually on our plates. Thought that was a bit weird and that he did it because we just got the food, but when reaching for more, he came over to serve me again. I politely declined, as I can scoop my own mac & cheese, but did have to make note to the manager that the service here was great. I. would. go. back. And really, the bill with a good tip was like $200, but I threw in the extra $10 for serving the mac & cheese. Maybe that was his plan all along, but either way, impeccable service that night. Impeccable. Oh yeah, and they apparently have a pretty good happy hour menu of drinks and selected $5 appetizers. And their view of Kalakaua was pretty nice. Really...I. would. go. back.
(4)Art T.
First of all I found out that this restaurant is not from the celebrity chef Wlofgang Puck. This restaurant is owned by the same person who owns Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar that is located in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Since my friend heard about the popular sirloin burger, I decided to go there for lunch the last minute my friend asked me to try some place new to explore. The atmosphere was very pleasant there. It was not noisy and the weather was gorgeous. I remember the other popular appetizer, Canadian bacon, recommended by other Yelpers. The slice of bacon was $4 a piece but let me tell you. It was totally worth it. You just have to enjoy every morsel of that thick slice bacon. I had the famous sirloin burger. It came with fried onion rings and fries. I enjoyed every bite. The burger was huge and very moist. I did not have put any sauce on it since I just wanted to taste the natural sirloin beef with the fresh lettuce and tomato. I made a mess on my plate since I enjoyed it too much. The crumbs were every where. Another friend also recommended to go there for happy hours. So you can expect to see me soon again at this place. Parking: The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The shops there validates the first hour free and $1/per hour up to 4 hours total. I think it is great since parking in Waikiki can be pain in the ___.
(4)Kimo K.
Famous name brand draws in the Japanese tourists at city center, location, street view, music in courtyard, atmosphere, good steaks, big prices. Nice that they put some tables outside. But would be even better if they could put outdoor seating across the walkway on the wasted space astroturf that has a open air and nice view of the Royal Hawaiian. World Class bar.. very professional bartenders. Went in once however and the bar was full.. trying to decide to wait for a table in the bar or just go to Doraku .. the hostess wearing an cheeky cheap and almost sleezy cocktail dress .. gives me stink eye and asks what I want.. in eastern Euro accent .. oh sorry, I forget sometimes I am Hawaiian so no can eat nice place... BUT the bartender, a pro like the ones at "21" in NYC, while busy at the bar saw what was going on, apologized for not having a seat at the bar, cleaned off a table near the bar and got me a drink while I waited for my guest.. an exec at JTB from Japan.
(4)Linda S.
Okay so this Review is for the week of Valentine's day 2011. We were a little late to the restaurant because there was something going on at the Sheraton so traffic getting into the parking structure was crazy. Once we got the the restaurant my BF told them his name for the reservation. We were immediately seated at a secluded area (little to none foot traffic) near the front door. Two servers/waiters gave us menus and then disappeared for about 15 minutes. The servers then came back to let us know that we were seated in VIP seats and that they will be with us momentarily. Um, why would you even tell us YOUR ERROR, to make us feel bad? It is not like we lied to get VIP seating. So now because of this error you make us wait longer before you even ask us what we would like to drink?! Okay so now to the food.. They explained to us the menu and we decided to order appetizers of the seafood platter, thick Canadian bacon and I had the Lobster bisque. The seafood platter was alright, a good variety of food. The bacon is REALLY thick but the 2 pieces that we ordered were short, and not worth $3 a piece. I didn't like the Lobster Bisque, it was lumpy when it shouldn't be. I think the lumps are from when the soup gets cold and the forms the layer on top. It shouldn't be there! They should have skimmed it off the top and not just mix it into the soup. The lobster in the soup tasted like it had been sitting in water, kinda soggy and there was no taste. I've had the lobster bisque from Hy's Steak house, and it was awesome there. Sides consisted of German potatoes and Asparagus. I would recommend the German Potatoes. They pan fry the potatoes with onions and I think pieces of ham, then they throw it into the oven to cook some more. It comes to you all crispy so you can't tell what is what but it is awesome! If we were to come here again I would definitely order this again. We both ordered the Rib Eye for our meat. Mine was cooked perfectly, but I felt that must not have been marbled enough because it was kinda tough. Then I looked over to my BF's meat and was really disappointed. On his plate was a big slab of FAT! Only 1/4 of the meat was edible the rest was all INEDIBLE FAT. I asked him if he wanted to say something but he didn't. We didn't order desert we just kinda wanted to get out of there already. We probably won't go there again. Kinda sad because we heard great things about Wolfgang's. We're just going to stick with our steak house of choice Ruth Chris.
(2)Lora H.
I wish I could give Wolfgang's Steakhouse more stars... but I was actually disappointed in the steak! For starters, the prices were HIGH...which is fine if the food is good. But I had the Filet Mignon and it was horribly dry and lacked flavor. I've had Filet at Ruth's Chris and the Filet there is juicy and packed with flavor. The sides were okay but nothing stood out. There is one thing on the menu that was amazing... the bacon appetizer. I know - bacon at a steakhouse?! But really, it was sooooo tasty, but that's only if you like bacon and salty foods. It's a big hunk of bacon but so tasty! Now, despite the disappointment in the food, the service was oustanding! Will I try it again? Maybe. My friends who have gone said they really liked it there, even better than Ruth's Chris. Perhaps I went on an off night. Who knows. I was told though that they are known for their Porterhouse so maybe next time I'll try that instead. My recommendation is don't do the Filet!
(3)Jenni C.
I chose to go here on a date because I really wanted to eat steak. Well the date kinda sucked, but the steak was well worth it! I am defiantly keeping this restaurant on my places to go out to eat on a date list! The mozzarella and tomato salad was very good, however the tomato was sliced a little bit too thick for me, would have been great with thinner slices of tomato. The creamed spinach was very good, great choice. The steak was soooo good! It taste even better the next day. I loved the steak sauce they have also, and I don't even like steak sauce, but I enjoyed the taste 100%. The waiter was very nice, attentive, and polite, I hope the staff is always that nice every time I go to this restaurant.
(4)Al C.
What a waste of money! The service sucks big time. I've reserved a table for two. When I got there, I had to wait ten minutes while the Japanese tourists who came after us with no reservation were seated before me. After I sat down, had to wait another 5 minutes before I had to ask for a menu. Another 5 minutes passed before someone took my drink order. When the waiter finally showed up, he did not go over the specials for the night. The waiter, NxxE, assigned to our table basically just took the order and gave me the bill. I get better service at Blazin Steak.....LOL On top of that, the utensils and glasses were sticky and greasy. I swear my fork smelled like it was marinated in last diner's ribeye grease. As for the food. I had ordered the steak for two, which cost 99 bucks. It was just blah...... Basically a T-bone steak for 99 bucks. What a rip off! The steak tastes way better at Morton's or BLT. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Your money can be better spent elsewhere.
(1)Peter C.
When I dine at steakhouses, I expect to eat the steak without any steak sauce. However, at Wolfgang's, I'm sorry to report that I in fact had to pour out a measure of their house sauce, since the steak was lacking in flavor (although, the sauce tasted vaguely similar to cocktail sauce). Also, the outer portion of my medium-cooked filet mignon was rather tough and crispy. The lobster mac-n-cheese (yes, I actually ordered it) was okay. I enjoyed the pieces of claw meat and rich, toasted cheese in it. The service was satisfactory. The atmosphere was urban-trendy - not for couples that want that certain romantic ambiance. The serving staff was knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. However, all-in-all, I left with a full stomach but was largely unimpressed. Pros: the house steak sauce was interesting; knowledgeable staff Con: flavorless steak
(2)Cristy S.
I treated my bf at this place on Saturday for the restaurant week special... It was my third time to eat at Wolfgang - the previous two times I bought the $10 lunch special (amazing deal for a classy place like this!). We had the set menu for $35 each which was a considerable savings as it would have cost around $80 or more each at regular price. The atmosphere is very high class, my bf was impressed as it was his first time there also. We had such great seating - right by the window overlooking the trees and streets of Waikiki. They keep the windows wide open letting in a lovely breeze. All the chefs and waiters are dressed very professional and are super friendly and accomodating. The whole restaurant is very elegant and you feel rich being there haha. For the beginning we had a salad which was okay... the main meal of the steak was delicious!! I couldn't finish it as it was a giannt piece. Then we had dessert - NY cheesecake and that was very good too. The slice was tiny compared to a slice at the Cheesecake factory but more than enough because it was rich and filling, especially when you are already full of steak :) Good place to go if you want to dress up, feel high class, and eat some yummy steak with great service :) Park in the Royal Hawaiian and they validate you. Oh and the $10 lunch special is really good!!!! A lot of food for the price. The fish burger is nice and light and the beef burger is very juicy and HUGE. I definitely recommend it :)
(4)Raider J.
Pete Luger's but with a great window view of Waikiki! I am a huge fan of NY's famous Pete Lugers' Steakhouse. I recently learned that several years ago, the head waiter of Pete Lugers' left and formed his own steakhouse called Wolfgang's. I had wanted to try this place for quite some time, but just never made it. I arrived to HI a few days ago and found out that there was a Wolfgang's here in HI. So off we went today with a few busines colleagues. We ordered the lobster bisque, porterhouse steak for 3, german potatos and creamed spinach. The bisque was very good...creamy and quite flavorful. The steak, german potatos and creamed spinach were cooked to perfection just like PL's in NY. OUTSTANDING!!!!! Except for the great view of Waikiki........and the beautiful decor, I would have thought that I was in NY eating at Pete Luger's renowned restaurant.
(5)Victoria C.
I forgot to add one of my favorite things to eat here is the $3 bacon!!!!! Yes $3 for one slice but it's a FAT slice. So juicy & thick! Probably one of the best things here besides the apple streudal. All you bacon lovers must try it!!
(4)Kimmy T.
Best steak ever. I love their aged meat. Service is friendly and nice. Little pricy. And I have some thoughts about their advertisement.... we went there for this Valentines day, and they advertised their exclusive design bear to give away for every guests who visit on V day, but I never got anything..... Why? I should've asked, but I didn't...
(4)Juliet H.
I made reservations for 8PM. I was told that the restaurant would only honor the Restaurant Week specia before 6PM. THIS WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE RESTAURANT WEEK WEBSITE. The hostess was not helpful and service was subpar.
(1)Tizzle T.
A little off the beaten path, Wolfgang's is spot on. My girlfriend and I were out and about checking out the daytime Happy Hours around town and with some previous advice from a friend we decided to see what the haps was. Set in the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, Wolfgang's is up on the 3rd floor to the ewa side of the building. White table clothes and a classy setting to say the least, but being more of a "bar folk" we headed straight to the empty bar top. Mike, the bartender is the reason for the 5-star rating. He was on it....the entire time. Quick to say hello, offer menus, tell us about the daily specials, and an overall solid guy. The food was dynamite. We ordered the lobster croquette and steak sliders. Both were delicious. And to quench our daytime thirst we had a couple of glasses...each of the Sauv Blanc by the glass. All this for less than $50. If you want to be impressed go see these guys...
(5)Winnie H.
hands down best happy hour in honolulu. we came in from the beach all sandy and wearing bathing suits under our beach attire. we were way underdressed, but the staff still made us feel at home, they started us out on homemade chips and steak sauce, sooo good. we also had the happy hour kabobs, pork sliders, and lobster crustini. all so good but the kabobs were to die for. our bartender made the best cosmo. first he muddled the lime, made all the difference. all in all the wait staff made us feel at home, the food was soo darned good, and the price was reasonable. I hope to make it back.
(5)Troy M.
This was easily the worst meal I've ever had on this island. However, please allow me to make three quick disclaimers: 1. My sister and I had two free dinner vouchers, so we only paid tax and tip. 2. The vouchers were for the prix fixe menu, not the regular one. 3. The above were likely the primary reasons for our disorganized and extremely slow service. Anyway, being geniuses, my sister and I opted to order 2/3 of the menu and split everything, so I think I'm extraordinarily qualified to talk not only about how bad the food I ordered was, but also about how bad most of their menu is. In the first four dishes we tried (shrimp "cocktail", crab, prepared similarly, lobster bisque, and Caesar salad), there was nothing that tasted like it hadn't come from the refrigerated, pre-made food in Safeway's deli. I don't really even mean that as an insult, as Safeway's deli probably prepares some decent food. However, Safeway doesn't charge $60 for a prix fixe menu. Just sayin'. On to the important stuff: we both go the filet mignon--rare. On the upside, the cut of meat was pretty good and the interior was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have forgotten to season it, cook the exterior much past the interior, or serve it while it was even remotely hot. Additionally, our server forgot to give us steak knives, which I normally would overlook entirely, but I was irritable by this point in the meal. Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and even Outback make a better filet than this one. I have never written those words before. The mashed potatoes were forgettable and the creamed spinach tasted like it was strained from a box prior to serving. I couldn't eat more than a couple bites of it. We took the key lime pie and apple pie-ish thing home, as we were exhausted from our 2.5 hour foray into the culinary tourist trappings of the Royal Hawaiian Plaza. Both were actually pretty tasty later that night and after several drinks.
(2)Troy T.
I didn't write a review the first time I went there, and had I, it would've been a 5. The ribeye steak I had was amazing, perfectly cooked(med rare),and had an almost nutty taste(waiter told me it was from the dry aging process). It really was one of the best steaks I've had, and I've been to all the steak houses here on Oahu. Then the second time I went I had the same thing but it wasn't nearly as tasty and the nutty taste was barely there. Almost everything about the steak was different from the first time I went, and it was only like a week apart. So maybe it's a hit or miss type steak experience sad to say because if they could duplicate my first experience over and over they would have 5 stars across the board...
(4)Michael S.
#005/365 Being a "Wolfgangs" restaurant, I had nothing but high expectations from Day 1. This review fortunately and unfortunately will be a compilation of multiple visits to this venue. The first time I visited Wolfgangs was for a UYE hosted by Russel M. during happy hour. The first impression was a great, lasting impression. Everything from the steak sliders, to the steak tartar, ahi tartar, and the 9" finger nail fries were impeccable. The prices for all of these were $5 each. Thats crazy cheap to be at Wolfgangs. To top it off the dirty martinis were the perfect match to wash down the tasty treats. This experience = 5 stars. Upon my next visit was a lunch celebration for Russel M.'s birthday. We came in to test the burgers that RM was always bragging about. Today the burgers were decent, with the exception that they messed up our order the first time, and it took an extremely long time to get our food. It wasn't that they slammed during lunch hour, it was more so that the waiter was attentive to our orders. At the end of the day they provided us with a complimentary dessert platter which we all dove into face first. This is what made the meal. This experience = 3 stars. My last and most recent experience was on Father's Day for Esteban's UYE to try their Filet Mignon Egg's Benedict. *Disclaimer* I'll give some slack because it was 1. Father's Day and 2. we had a group of close to 20 people and 3. I was extremely hung over. So away I went with ordering the benedict, which was the reason I was there anyways.....And to cure my hangover. I truly enjoy eating bene's but today it just didn't sit right. The eggs were cooked great and the hollandaise sauce was spot on. The only thing I can put my finger on was the filet proportion and taste wasn't right. They also forgot to bring out one of our dishes with the hash browns. Ill come back to give this one a second try. This experience = 3 stars. So 5 stars + 3 stars + 3 stars = An average of 3.66 stars. Theres plenty of parking in the royal hawaiian shopping center and validation is for 4 hours. Stuff your belly's and then go walk it off in RHSC.
(3)eric e.
I had high expectations for this place. Sad to say that is was very disappointing. I had the ribeye and it wasn't great. In fact i had better at cheaper steak places. The canadian bacon and crab cakes were pretty good though (just those 2 i'd rate 4 stars).
(2)COURTNEY K.
Yum! Nice ambiance and great service. The food here was excellent.
(5)Claire J.
This place preys on the Japanese tourist. Which is quite strange since this is a branch of a New York steakhouse. Almost everything that we ordered was way too salty. And since there were 4 or us, we ordered over half the menu. The Canadian bacon was so fatty and salty that you could barely take more than a bite or two. For the entrees, the rib eye was nothing too special. In fact, the waiter actually told us not to order it since "it's not too good." We should have listened to him. Steak-for-two, which was a porterhouse was a little bit better. The veal chop was definitely NOT good. For sides, in addition to the white rice (only in Hawaii), we also ordered the creamed spinach and potatoes. These were nothing special, but sadly, these were probably the best tasting things on the menu. Dessert was cheesecake with schlag (whipped cream)--nothing too great or "famous" about it. The worst thing was that we spent over $400, and the service was TERRIBLE. The waiter was like he couldn't be bothered. And then they seated us at this table that was so tiny. What we could see of the view was nice, but there are many places in Waikiki that have the same or even better view.
(3)Jeff P.
Wolfgang Puck's Steakhouse was outstanding. The food, service, and attention to detail was all first class. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. We didn't have reservations and we walked in and were seated promptly with a great view of the Royal Hawaiian Center. They provide bread to start and have an extensive drink menu. My wife ordered the lamb chops with lobster mac and cheese. I had the ribeye steak with asparagus with hollandaise. The taste of the food simply great. The service was great, they made sure our drink glasses were always full, and they always checked on us to make sure that we were satisfied. The place is very pricey, but if you are willing to pay for quality food, great service, and first class atmosphere Wolgang's and the place to eat.
(5)Michelle O.
Wolfgang's only has 4 other locations in the entire US. They are also the first steakhouse on island that has the equipment to process aged meats onsite. With this level of exclusivity, I expected an amazing meal. Reservations for 5PM was perfect because even on a Monday, the restaurant quickly filled w/tourists & business people. We sat next to one of the tables overlooking Kalakaua and the courtyard where performers danced to a band @ the Royal Hawaiian. Customer service was excellent, from the time we entered til we left. We ordered the prime rib & steak for 2 with broccoli & mashed potatoes as sides and when it was delivered, 2 staff people came out to set plates, cut steaks & serve. The food was ok. I don't have any complaints about it but for the price and the prestige, guess I was expecting to be 'wow'-ed. Honestly, the most enjoyable part was sitting in a great setting, sharing a meal w/people I love ; )
(3)Mark F.
Great location, prompt service and a menu to make your mouth water. Wolfgang's delivers high marks on all levels. I've enjoyed dinner here in groups of 3-4, 12 and as a single at the bar and the service was excellent on each visit. Start off with the signature Wolfgang Salad. This light and easy salad of green beans, tomatoes, onions and bacon in an iceberg cup is sure to delight and wont fill you up before the crab cakes land. Although you're in Hawaii where the locally caught fish is amazing, this is a steakhouse and the filet mignon, steak for 2-4 and lamb chops are outstanding. All the sides and veggies are good but onion rings stand out. Wolfgang's is an oasis in the busy stretch of Waikiki Beach.
(4)Leigh O.
Expensive. Cafeteria. Wolfgangs struck me as a glorified cafeteria type atmosphere. It was pretty loud and the tables are clustered around the restaurant and I found myself weaving through the tables (albeit I was a little drunk by the end of dinner). There was nothing really special about the restaurant's decor, and the ambiance was definitely not romantic/relaxing/intimate/anything. Just blah. The steaks were decent, but then again, if you have the word steakhouse in your name, they better be AT LEAST decent, if not spectacular. The ribeye had a good flavor, but there was nothing really special about it. The "bacon" that everyone raves about is basically just thick ham/canadian bacon. I don't think it was worth 9$ a piece or however much it was. My mom ordered this weird salad that was more onions than anything else, and my Dad and friend shared the porterhouse for 2, but we all agreed that my steak had a lot more flavor, even though theirs had the bone. However, the wait staff were nice, but the drinks did take a while, and service was pretty slow. Overall, it was pretty expensive and not worth it. The fact that it felt like you were eating in a cafeteria pretty much ruined it for me.
(3)Rob H.
Best steakhouse I have been to in Hawaii. Wolfgang's was excellent and I can't wait to get back for another meal here. The service was outstanding, our waitress had a solid knowledge of their wine menu and was able to suggest several good wines (which we drank and loved). The food was well prepared and the entire experience was a pleasure. Beautiful atmosphere for dinner with friends, family or a special someone.
(5)Jennifer T.
This review is for Happy Hour. $5 pupus and $7.00 cocktails (I had Cosmo's) To die for Steak and Ahi Tartar. Also had the Lobster salad and the steak kabobs. You just can't do any better for the money here! Great service, great food and great pricing for the HH. We will be back for sure.
(5)Steph J.
Their lobster mac and cheese is TO DIE FOR! I went here for happy hour and thought it was such a great deal. They had Beef Carpaccio and Ahi Carpaccio on a little baguette and it was delicious. They also had great burger sliders with delicious homemade fries and their beef skewers were also great. I've eaten here for dinner and thought it was just OK for the price so I would probably choose another steak place over this place, but I would definitely come back here for happy hour!
(4)Lyn R.
We were looking for a good steakhouse and a friend suggested Wolfgang Steakhouse at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. We were able to make dinner reservations via OpenTable for a Wed evening. Service: Very good. Waiters very attentive and accommodating. There were two individuals that seemed to be assisting us. First one answered our questions regarding the menu and took our order and the other waiter brought everything out, refilled our water glasses. I have to say that the waiter that was assisting another group was actually quite loud and expressive in explaining the menu to his group which was somewhat irritating. Food: The menu wasn't very big, actually quite basic. All items are ala carte. You've got your appetizers, salads, steaks and chops, seafood, potatoes and vegetables. We ended up ordering the Prime NY Sirlon Steak (medium well), Rib Eye Steak (medium rare), the Jumbo Baked Potato (with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits) and Asparagus (steamed). Steaks ($54-$55) were very good, however, it didn't "melt" in my mouth as I'd expected, especially for the price that we paid for the steaks. The asparagus ($13) was good, not overly done and came with a hollendaise type of sauce which was nice and light; complemented the asparagus well. And the Jumbo Baked Potato ($11) was just that...a jumbo potato with all the fixings (extra $2)..nothing fantastic. Almost forgot to mention that they did have an extensive wine card however, somewhat pricey...well extremely pricey. Overall, the food was good however, considering what we paid and I don't mind paying for outstanding food, it was middle of the road at best, nothing that stood out. The ambiance of the restaurant is trendy and modern. They do validate for parking at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (first two hours is free with validation). Location: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. Bldg C (last building toward the Cheesecake Factory end), 3rd floor.
(3)Francis C.
Although I went to Wolfgang's for a luncheon the other week. My review is limited because I had only a burger and was definitely not impressed. Although I had ordered the burger medium-well, it came out practically well-done; there was no flavor or substance to the burger. I'll definitely have to go back, probably for dinner so I can try their steaks to see if they fare much better than their burgers.
(2)Karen O.
Similar to David K's Valentine's dinner special review, my husband and I also experienced the same price run-around. The special was first priced at 99.95 and the appetizer list included lobster bisque, which piqued my interest immediately as I am a big lobster bisque fan. This was advertised in the newspaper. Then the price went up in a subsequent ad and it allegedly included a stuffed bear (which I did not receive with my meal, by the way). No lobster bisque or other soup was offered as an option. To clarify, Our waitress Marissa and her assistant provided excellent service! However, for the money, the portions of the meat and the sides were very small. The filet was fine but the sirloin/ NY strip was very tough, chewy, and with a lot of fat. It appeared obvious that our waitstaff wanted us to leave our table as soon as we finished eating. I cannot blame them for wanting a fairly quick turnover, however...! We will stick with the happy hour specials at the bar as they are awesome. Unfortunately, however, based on the experience we had on Valentine's Day, we will not be dining on a full meal at a non-happy hour table in the future.
(3)Ngan W.
We've been to Peter Luger's in Brooklyn so was very excited to try this place out in Hawaii. We were a group of 4 and even though we were an hour late for our reservation, they were able to accomodate us. Overall, the dining experience was great, albeit quite pricey. The wood floors were quite slippery; almost ate it in my heels (wonder if it's the buildup from all the butter in their cooking building up in the dining room? (theory)) The server was efficient however, noticed that he poured our bottle of wine to the boys first vs to the ladies; small hiccup. We shared the Sizzling Canadian Bacon and it wasn't as big nor delicous as we had it at Peter Luger's. That was disappointing For dinner, we had the 'Steak for 2", Ribeye and Veal Chop. Both steaks were delicous and next time, we're definitely gonna get the ribeye instead as it was way more flavorful. The Veal Chop was tender, however a bit bland and needed the steak sauce on the table. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Mousse Cake which was forgettable. We'll be back next time for special occasions only as the prices are on the high side and get the porterhouse :)
(4)Aristotle M.
You'd be hard pressed to find a more expensive steak. There's a reason for that though, the meat is very likely the best quality you can buy. Perfectly aged, perfectly marbled, and then cut to perfect thickness. However, then they cook it. On a frying pan. Yeah. You know how when you buy that perfect porterhouse at the grocery store and just can't wait to get home and throw it on a frying pan? Yeah, me neither. If you're looking for pan fried steak and have a few hundred dollars to burn, this is the best you're going to find. If you're looking for something cooked anywhere near a flame, look elsewhere. The sides are all quite good, but nothing extraordinary. And again, very expensive.
(3)Merlene A.
Still my favorite steakhouse! The Restaurant Week special menu was fantastic! We did however order oysters and crab cocktail as add -ons which made dinner perfect! The New York steak just melts in your mouth and the sides are delicious! The service is great also!
(5)Leah R.
Disappointing... I definitely don't think that the quality of this restaurant stands up to the other Wolfgang steakhouses. Having dined at all 3 Wolfgang's Steakhouses in NYC, I thought I could at least find some comfort in a good meal here based on that. Wrong... I dined here for lunch and ordered the bacon and burger with a glass of wine. The bacon was the traditional thick cut bacon, which I enjoyed. But the burger was not good at all. Not much flavor, and it arrived almost well done, even though I had ordered it medium. Good thing I didn't waste the money on a steak. I can make better at home, but at least it was edible. The service also felt rushed and unprofessional. I didn't feel like I could enjoy my glass of wine, even if I wanted to. I couldn't understand why they were rushing us so much, especially since the restaurant was so empty.
(2)Colin T.
4 1/2 stars. Easily one of the softest steaks I've ever eaten. Great filet mignon! I'm pretty sure they said 16oz. and dry-aged for 28 days. I could be wrong. Side orders are enough for 3 or 4 normal people, or 1 fat guy. We got steak fries, onion rings, mash, and the mac n' cheese. No complaints from anyone. I personally didn't care for the steak fries. They seemed overcooked and they looked like sweet potato fries. Not what I was expecting I guess. My only other complaint was the length of our dinner. I think we were there about 3.5-4 hours, but I'm not sure if that was them or us. Probably both. We had 15 people. It's a really nice restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, although traffic on the weekend sucked. Great environment. The employees are nice, service was good, and they have a clean bathroom. That's important. Not a wine drinker, but that have quite a bit. Want to go back soon, but I'm too poor.
(4)Ji-hye Y.
I had a horrible experience at Wolfgang steak house.(WSH) Actually WSH is one of my husband's favorite place before this had happened. Whenever we had a party or guest, our first choice was WSH since my husband is such a steak lover. Last month, I went there to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. She was visiting and I really wanted to impress her treating great birthday dinner at WSH. When I reserved the seat, I mentioned her birthday and requested window seat. The person who received my call was very kind and said "no problem". The result : Our seat was in the middle of the restaurant and nobody ever mentioned her birthday at all. We ordered (3people) Oyster, Salad, Bacon, Steak and mashed potato. Oyster : good Salad : ok Bacon : cold, hard . I was too proud to taste her WSH's bacon. I was ashamed. Couldn't complaint about it to not ruin her birthday. Steak : Horrible. Even after we finished our oyster and salad and bacon, it took almost fifty minutes to get the steak. We were waiting, drinking water. When we ordered medium rare, our bummer waiter kindly recommended us medium and...served too late. When we got the steak, the plate wasn't super hot( Couldn't understand why he warned) and the meat was well done. (over cooked on the plate) Mashed potato : room temperature. I haven't ordered mashed potato before. I'm more like mushroom and broccoli person. However we saw many people having creamy white steaming mashed potato and our mouth were watering. bummer, ours weren't steaming. What was wrong with our waiter? They asked us "How's everything? Everything is ok? a lot. We were saying "Yes, good..." to not ruin a lady's birthday. Eventually my sister in law hushed over her plate "Everything was cold." Nobody heard but we did!!!!! Cannot believe I payed that much money on those food. She will never going back WSH since her first impression is like this. I am very disappointed. I might need to try HY's....
(2)Jeffrey D.
Perhaps there was too much hype around before I actually went in for a visit. We decided to stop in and have dinner after hearing several people recommend this restaurant. Honestly, I am not sure what all the rave reviews were about. Excellent dinning room, and the staff was well presented and friendly. The food was ok, but not what I would have expected for the price. We split the steak between us and it simply did not sing to my tongue. At least I can check that off the list and move on, I doubt we would go back.
(2)Dean S.
The steak was excellent, I think the wait staff was very attentive and polite. My wife and I ordered the Steak for Two, a really huge Baked potato, and a very delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese. Then for desert we shared a slice of Key Lime Pie. So, here are the pluses and minuses. Plus: The steak was cooked to order, and the flavor was just right. To many steakhouses try to spice up the steak with overbearing seasoning. There was very little seasoning allowing the dry-aged steak to show off its flavors. The Lobster Mac & Cheese, was great. The pieces of lobster with the melting cheese, just yummy. The Baked Potato and Key Lime pie were equally delicious. Minus: I think a good quality steakhouse will also have an equally good quality selection of wines. I ordered there Shiraz, but when the wine arrived I was sort of like ehh... First it was in a wine glass that was made of glass and not crystal. To me, that was strike one, then when I tasted the wine, I was like, ok, they just popped the top of a wine bottle and threw the wine in a glass, with out aerating the wine or allowing it to breathe. The seating of the restaurant was just a bunch of tables that moved around like a wedding party. (This isn't really a negative, but just worth noting when you are use to the type of seating that is with other steakhouses) Overall: I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people looking for a great steak and especially the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Definitely a good night out on the town. However, if you are taking your date out, I would recommend Morton's over Wolfgang's.
(4)Ryan L.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves good food but is definitely not worth the price tag. Overall the food at Wolfgang's Steakhouse was fairly good (bit salty for my taste). However, they are heavily lacking on service and professionalism. Entering the restaurant you are greeted by a few hostesses that seem completely out of place... It was as if they just walked out of a club and it really cheapened the feel of the restaurant. The restaurant was crowded and noisy giving it a Cheesecake Factory-like ambiance. This was then followed up with miserable service by a young waiter that carried a frown on his face the entire evening. I don't think I would ever revisit Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There are just too many great restaurants in Waikiki that offer the complete package!
(3)Glenn G.
I visited Wolfgangs happy hour for the first time. The food was excellent, prices reasonable and service friendly. I saw that most of the negative reviews critized the service and I have to admit there was something odd about the timing and flow but it didn't detract from my experience. The complementary homemade potato chips were excellent. I tried the new Kalbi sliders which were rich and delicious. The fries were cold but I was so full of chips I didn't care. The bill including my drink was $11. I'll definately make a return happy hour trip to sample the other menu items.
(4)Ruby P.
After the horrible experience my coworkers and I had here; they invited us back for a redo. But of course not everyone wanted to go because of the first time. But a few of us went and it was on. The 2 stars was for their lobster bisque; it was really tasty but other than that service did not seem genuine. You would think that being a high scale restaurant in Waikiki service would be better... But sadly it wasn't. I will probably never go back; I can find other restaurants that serve lobster bisque with way better service.
(2)Annie K.
I took my husband to Wolfgang's for his birthday based on a suggestion from another friend who said my husband would LOVE the steak. I normally take him to Morton's or Ruth's Chris - great experiences at both Hawaii locations - and I wish we had stayed with what we love. We were really disappointed in this place. Here are a few major letdowns: Steak - Seriously lacking flavor, very tough. He had Porterhouse, I had Filet Mignon. I did order my steak medium well but that's how I always order my steak at the very best restaurants. I have always had the experience that the steak comes out still juicy inside and perfectly seared/crispy on the outside. This Wolfgang steak ranks up there with Sizzler. The first comment out of my mouth was to my husband: "Sorry, hon, but the steak you make at home is far superior to this." Steak Sauce - Really? The waiter was really selling us using this sauce and now I know why. I just think a restaurant with such pedigree should banish the sauce and make their steaks taste better (and the sauce DOES taste just like A1 like others on this page have stated). Deficient Menu - Very few choices for cuts of meat, bleak wine-by-the-glass list. Ambiance - We entered the restaurant to no music because the Hawaiian musicians were still performing outside. Gorgeous music and best part of the evening. Once they were finished, WSH left the music off which was fine. Then, throughout the night, someone kept turning on really loud '80's music, then turing it off. Then on again. Then off. Until someone figured out how to use the "stereo" and left it on. Blaring David Bowie. I loves me some DB but at a restaurant where several couples were attempting to eat a lovely, steak dinner? What is going on here? Also, this place looks like a Cheesecake Factory. Nothing interesting about the ambiance. Come on, folks, give me something interesting about your restaurant! Waitstaff - Seemed rushed and preoccupied. Asked if we wanted a bottle of wine. We said no. Came back and asked again. I said: "Nope, we can't both finish a bottle of wine so we will order wine-by-the-glass." It seemed at this point that he felt like we may be a waste of time so he hurried through the entire night. Price - So, I know I may sound spoiled with my rants about blah steak and bad music. But, look. If you are going to charge me $200 for two steaks, two sides and two glasses of wine, the meal better rock my world. This did not. At all. Spend your money anywhere else. My husband is a good sport, and he was trying to find the silver lining all night, but i was bummed he didn't get the steak experience he wanted. The saving grace? The next night, we happened to be at Kona Brewing Company out in Hawaii Kai. He ordered steak again, took one bite and, with a huge smile, said: "This steak is so much better than Wolfgang's." Glad he got the birthday steak he want. : )
(2)Sammie L.
The service was a solid three during lunch. The food was an inconsistent three to four. The petite filet mignon was amazing and made me very happy. The lobster mac and cheese wasn't skimped and had lovely large chunks of claw, but it was under-spiced, needing pepper and probably a few other items to make it come alive. Everyone was distracted by the game. Very difficult location to find [at 2301 Kalakaua, not 2201].
(3)Jen E.
Against my better judgment, I decided to take my parents here my first night home when we decided we were in a red meat mood. I initially thought Ruth's Chris but ultimately we decided to try something different. What a mistake. The second we walked in, I was disappointed in what seemed entirely too CASUAL of an ambiance. I get it, we're in Waikiki, but then again, so is Hy's (which would have also been a MUCH better choice)....not only was the initial reception from the Hostess lax and unattentive, the service was as well (see below). And the soundtrack on the system? Well let's just say, I joked to my parents, "Where are we, Ryan's?" Just entirely too casual for my taste, especially given I ended up spending $250+ on our meal. Strike 1: Maitre'D walked us to the table but with no menus and left us sitting there for a good 5-7 minutes before a server even greeted us, looking absolutely frazzled. Strike 2: He neglected to give us the wine list so more waiting. Then when I asked him if he was our server, he said something about how he was tag teaming with another server. I'm sorry, but I wish we had the undivided attention of even one...just having to ask for things over and over (wine list, water, refills) amongst random servers was exhausting. Plus there was absolutely no 'local' flavor in the entire staff...I felt they were all amateurs/servers-in-training, most of them under the age of 25, and none from here- so no heart, no aloha spirit. The place should have struck out then, but I have to admit, food was pretty delicious. Good presentation by the staff, great quality beef, tender broiled lobster. So yes, the dining experience was utterly lackluster but the meal was solid. But, just when I would have bumped this review up a star, dessert made everything come crashing down again. We chose key lime pie. When it came, we had no choice but to chuckle. Key lime pie? More like key lime TART...and what's up with that jumbo lump of HEAVY whipped cream just lopped in a fat greasy clump messily onto the plate like that?? When I called a waitress over to kindly say, hey, just a little feedback to give to your pastry chef, she retorted, "It's called 'schlocking,' it's what they do in NY." Excuse me? I lived in NYC and they DO do that...at DELIS. Step up your game, Wolfgang... As expected, there were tons of tourists, especially Japanese. Maybe they can be fooled but we sure weren't. Never again...
(1)Jon C.
Went here for lunch on a Friday with the family. Arrived at 12pm....it was EMPTY!!! We were the only customers until 2pm. I ordered the Wolfgang Salad which is a chopped salad with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes...very meat heavy! Also ordered 2 strips of Wolgang's famous house-cured canadian bacon...seemed like an inch-thick. This was a winner! My main entree was the bone-in Veal Chop which was really nice. Food was great. Service lacking. Because I didn't want to spend $150 on a bottle of Cabernet, we hoped to order by the glass!! BAD IDEA!!! The by the glass menu is horrible! I think they serve $5 bottles of wine you find at Safeway! Maybe dinner has proper Riedel stemware but for an expensive, high class Manhattan Steakhouse you would at least expect a decent glass. I felt like our water scoffed at us when we couldn't decide on the half quality, overpriced wine. Might return, might not!
(3)Kalani C.
It's official! The hunt for Hamburglar is on! Or rather, I am in search of the ultimate gourmet burger. After a rocky start at BLT a few weeks back: yelp.com/biz/blt-steak-h… , I must say a great burger was had today!! Mahalo & kudos to Emi H. for her review placing Wolfgang's (Deutsches Aussprache bitte!) $10 burger special onto my radar: yelp.com/biz/wolfgangs-s… What a steal! Awesome burger, fries, onion rings (not enough IMO) and a soft drink. We split a chopped salad (delicious!) and had beers. A perfect lunch on a spectacular summer's-coming kind of day. Setting was bistro style seating under skylight and level with Kalakaua Street's palm trees. Windows retract to allow fresh tradewinds and the buzz & bustle of Waikiki. Among all this, we devoured our burgers. Everyone around us were doing the same. A virtual burger convention. Good to see that staff not as frazzled as Emi H. mentioned. Burger came out in 15 minutes top. All components nearly perfect: Enduring bun, juicy and robust prime sirloin and adequate cheese. The fries were on steroids, cut thick. I enjoyed their onion rings better. Ended up making reservations for a particular table for Father's Day lunch. Anxious to try other items on their menu. My quest continues in search of the best gourmet Hamburglar...
(4)Boo B.
Can you say...EXTRA LARGE!?! That's how I would consider this place in a nutshell. To start off, we called to see if we can make reservations. They said that they were slow and reservations are not needed, but when we arrived, they asked if we had reservations as we may need to wait...I guess the manager was there when we were talking to the hostess...He checked the seating and we were seated right away. We had a nice street view, but of course we were on the corner of the room as we had a stroller...I guess that's ok. Shove that family on the corner so if that kid starts to throw tantrums, they are out of the way. The servers were friendly. They refilled our water constantly. And we drink...a lot! They catered to special orders we asked for...Mac and Cheese, but put the Lobster on the side. Lemon please...etc...there were three or more rotating to make sure we were taken care of. I remember James, Lucas and John...they were all very friendly. The food was enormous...The jumbo shrimp was the size of my palm. The 32oz T-Bone steak for 2 was oily, so when they tilted the plate, the oil pretty much took up 1/4 of this Texas sized plate. For dessert, we just opted for vanilla ice cream for the little one...and that was 3 large scoops...man, no wonder they charge so high...to cover the cost of these super size meals With drinks, I had the mango mojito, it was very good, and I would recommend it. I had the Reisling with my steak...I'm more of a white sweet wine...so red wine pairing wouldn't be a hit for me. Anyway, the wine was dry...not a fan...would not get it again if I were to go back...I'll try the Pinot Grigio though. Then there's the bathroom...It seemed clean.. the floors weren't wet or anything, but the auto flushes weren't working until after I had left the stalls...The sink was sorta clean, but I see the dirt that's copper color which meant that it's been marinating there for weeks or months. But then I'm very critical when it comes to cleaning...it doesn't mean that my house is prestine...but if you have a regular cleaning that's going on in an establishment...it should be easy to spot those, won't it?! On the way out, no greeting from the hostesses...I had to say thanks in order to get noticed...If our meal costs $200 for just 2.5 people...I would expect great service, food and establishment. With that this place is good enough...
(3)Brandy D.
The food here is delicious. Service...eh not so great. We walked in and sat at the bar for happy hour. You can't beat the happy hour prices, especially with a fine dining environment. We had a couple drinks and a whole lobster cocktail for an appetizer. The food was sooooo good we came back for a full dinner the next night. We didn't care about happy hour prices at this point. The food was seriously on point. I had a steak which melted in my mouth. It was aged and cooked perfectly. I had Mashed potatoes and spinach to complete my amazing dinner. The dinner deal came with a cheesecake to top off a Super duper good dinner! The bar tender service wasn't so welcoming. It was an older man and you can hear his dirty perverted comments and conversation he was having with his friends or "regulars" who were sitting next to us. He didn't recommend anything, and just said what was on happy hour as if were not interested in anything else. I guess there is always room for improvement in customer service.
(4)Toby T.
What makes Wolfgang's Steakhouse different from the other steakhouses in Hawaii is that they are the only one that serves all USDA Prime and Dry Aged Steaks. Plus, this place is all New York, everything about the food, the decor and the ambiance is New York. For those interested in coming for dinner, here are some of the popular items and the prices you will be looking at. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $17.95 Fresh Oyster on the Half Shell $14.95 Wolfgang's Crab Cake $18.95 Caesar Salad $10.95 Steak $47.95 each person (Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Rib Eye) Mashed Potatoes $9.95 Spinach Creamed $9.95 Asparagus $12.95 Rice $5.00 That is the dinner menu. They also have lunch, happy hour and brunch menu's as well. Reservations are recommended at 922-3600. Three free hour parking validation. Its safe to say, that Wolfgang's takes real pride in their steaks, and this is a place to come (if you got some cash to spend). If its too expensive, a glass of water and a piece of sizzling Canadian Bacon will set you aside $3.95. Plus you get free bread, that you can put the bacon between.
(4)Gina B.
In our quest to eat a burger at every Oahu restaurant that offers them, my friend and I went to Wolfgang's Steakhouse as soon as we heard about their May special. For $10, you can get a 1/2 lb. Prime Sirloin Burger Combo which includes steak fries and onion rings as well as a soft drink (regular price is $19). When you dine at the restaurant, you also receive 3 hours parking validation. I highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this great deal! My burger was delicious. I ordered it medium-rare and it was served perfectly. I was excited about the steak fries; they're my favorite and it's something I rarely see on most menus. The fries were long, cut from what I would imagine to be genetically engineered gigantic potatoes, though I would've preferred them slightly thicker too. My friend and I shared fresh fruit in season, which was the perfect end to my meal. The fruit served was juicy sweet pineapple, huge strawberries and plump blueberries. All their desserts are available with "schlag" (whipped cream). The schlag was a mountain of whipped goodness that we barely dented. Our service was quick and servers were friendly and extremely attentive. (But note that we were eating at 3 p.m. and there were only four other parties in the restaurant.) After our meal, our server mentioned that we could've customized our burger, such as adding bacon or avocado. It's not on the menu but these add-ons can be requested.
(5)Jim H.
This review is for lunch service. I work in Waikiki and I am kicking myself for not going to Wolfgangs for lunch sooner. I thought it would be over the top expensive but the lunch specials run around $13 for a Mahimahi sandwich. I had the french onion soup and a Caesar salad. The soup was perfect and where else will you find french onion soup for lunch in Waikiki? The salad wasn't drowning in dressing which was nice. Others had the Mahimahi sandwich. The portion of fish was big but what impressed me was the stack of steak fries topped with onion rings. I kept eying the fries wanting to grab a handful and shove it in my mouth but held back because they were on the plate of the guy who owns the hotel I manage. Another guy had the ahi salad. It looked awesome but didn't feel like grabbing a bunch of lettuce and shoving it into my mouth. The manager brought us a dessert of three pieces of cake topped with a gallon of whipped cream. We all acted like we didn't want to eat any of it but ended up scarfing down most of it. They claim the NY cheesecake is flown in from NY. Made me think "what the frick is wrong with your chef here?" This was a business lunch and we lucked out by being placed in the back room mostly all by ourselves. Boss was happy with my choice. Restaurant selection WIN! Service was very good but dude replace that nasty dirty apron.
(5)jay c.
Friendly & efficient, waiter Jesse was probably the only good thing about my experience here. Booked Sat. brunch reservations for a birthday lunch a week in advance. When we arrived we were directed to "sit anywhere", since a fashion show was about to start. We literally needed to scout the restaurant & find a table big enough to accommodate our party. What's the point of making a reservation? Our entire meal was spent being part of an audience to a show we didn't want to see, complete with loud music & raffle games. Had they bothered to mention this to me when I made my reservation, we would have booked elsewhere. No thank you Wolfgang, we won't be visiting you again.
(3)Cheryl S.
So I am the connoisseur of COW aka red meat and have been to a fair share of steak houses and this one ranks very highly. I went here for the first time for my birthday a couple months ago and had a very enjoyable time. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and helpful. They took the time to answer all our questions. We started the meal off with the mozzarella tomato and basil appetizer. That was really good cause it was light and a great start to our meal. Then was told we HAD TO TRY the BACON..Now this is no regular bacon it is a THICK slab of bacon. The waiter wasn't joking. One was just right for the two of us. It was the best tasting bacon ever (btw- I love bacon!!). On a side note, I really wanted their homemade and fried potato bar chips (usually served only when you are at the bar) I had to beg for those things as if you ever had them you would love and crave them too. I am not sure why it isn't on the regular menu. WOLFGANG if you are reading this I am sure I speak for the masses please offer that on the restaurant side as well as it is sooo yummy. Then from that we had our meal...I of course had my regular petite filet mignon and for my side I ordered a baked potato. We also had the creamed spinach which was really delicious as well. If you like steak this place is a must visit
(4)Kristen C.
193/365 Overall, a 3.5. Came here for a valentines dinner with my boyfriend and was pretty packed. Our reservation was for 9 but when we got there around 830 they were able to seat us early. We were seated in the back room where it was set for couple. The tables were pretty close to each other so it felt kind of awkward when another table's dishes came and other waiting tables would be looking at them...haha. The complimentary bread was a french bread and another type of sweet bread that was soft and I preferred that one better. We got their prefix valentines day dinner meal for 2 that was $104+tax. It came with a choice of salad. My bf got the ceasar and I got their mixed greens. For the entree it came with a porterhouse to share along with two sides to share, it was mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Finally, for dessert, it was a chef's special chocolate delight. My bf also ordered their crab cakes for an app, it was $22+. Food came out in a reasonable time. The salad dressing was okay, it was a creamy type of dressing and it wasnt anything too special. The crab cake was also pretty good and very meaty with crab and no filers. It also came alongside the same mixed green salad and dressing and a dish of tartar sauce on the side. When our steak came it was sizzling hot and looked a tad bit smaller than the ones that the tables near us had. Our side dishes came and instead of mashed potatoes like the menu said, we got rice. I was going to say that we didnt ask to switch for rice but I think I overheard the waitress tell the couple near us that they didnt have anymore mashed potatoes so they would sub it for rice. Knowing this, I thought it was kind of rude that they didn't tell us about the switch because I was expecting some good ol mashed potatoes. Oh well, the steak was cooked to a perfect medium and came on a sizzling hot plate and nicely pre-cut. The steak itself was super tender but it did lack some flavor (just a simple sprinkling of a bit more salt would have done) IMO. The creamed spinach was pretty good and tasted like it may have been cooked in coconut milk or something because it was a bit sweet. Their dessert, the chocolate delight was also pretty tasty, it was like a chocolate souffle with some kind of cream filling and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup. Overall, I think I did "over hype" it for myself. It was good but nothing spectacular. I'm glad that I got to try it once but i dont know if I would chose to go there in particular.
(3)B.A. M.
Wow, who erased my review? This establishment uses MSG in EVERYTHING, including the mashed potatoes and cream spinach! A real bush league move used by fast food places to make you think you are eating something really tasty. MSG is a known neurotoxin and contributes to obesity. Please don't erase this review. It's important people know about this, especially those of us who get extremely ill with this chemical!
(1)Wade T.
We went to Wolfgang for the second time and I thought maybe last time i Didn't give them a chance. But after the second time and the same experience I figured I would write this review. The food here is just not that great. I don't know why people go here. I must say the service was excellent, but for a steakhouse .. Ahhh.. That's about it. I ordered the filet and had to keep dipping it in the bernaise sauce because it had no flavor. When your steak has to hide behind a sauce I say find a new steak. I could cook a better steak at home. The crab cakes were dry. The lobster Mac was ok, not great and I'm not a big vegetable guy, but the cream spinach was left almost untouched by the 12 of us. I kept wanting to bang my head on the table asking myself why we went there. For the amount of money you spend at this place, I expect great food. Both times I have gone, sorely dissapointed in the steak. The best thing was my wife ordered the fresh fish opakapaka. Yeah tell me about it. Fish at a steakhouse, go figure!?! Seriously avoid here. Save money and eat at home, or go to Ruth Chris.
(2)TM D.
A must go dinner location in HI. Except an expensive experience but it's well worth it. Food is amazing.
(4)Crystal B.
I have read the somewhat uneven reviews of Wolfgang's but I can only speak to my own experience, and my experience was wonderful. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday. We made the reservation on OpenTable, and noted that it was my 25th. When we walked in we were greeted by name- impressive- and they wished me a happy birthday. Our server was awesome. He was very professional yet friendly, and he didn't try to upsell us into more food than we needed. He told us that the portions were fairly generous, and that if we were planning on getting multiple courses we could easily share, and they would happily split the food for us. We had the caprese salad, which was delicious. The mozzarella was very fresh and had that lovely mild flavor, and the tomatoes tasted fresh as well. For our entree, we split the filet with a side of asparagus. The steak was amazing. I finally understand what people mean when they say a steak had melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was like butter. Flavorful and so so tender. The asparagus was nothing special, but it was nicely cooked. I obsessively cherished every last bite of steak. If you're really hungry, don't split the entree. I could have easily eaten that entire delicious filet myself. They brought a birthday dessert on the house, which I always appreciate. I should note that if you're looking for a really romantic setting, this might not be it. The layout is very open. We were lucky to be seated next to the floor to ceiling window, so we had some privacy, but it is just one big room so if you're in the middle I might find it a little impersonal. Service was excellent. Dishes were cleared immediately, drinks refilled promptly, and someone was always nearby to check on us. Our main server was great at balancing professionalism and still having a personality. It was a great evening, and although it's a rare treat for us we will definitely be back.
(5)Trisha T.
Prior to coming here, I read up on what most of you Yelpers wrote about this place. It was my anniversary so I thought using my Play Hawaii deal was a good idea. Its a grand prix 5 course meal, so I decided to share with my bf. We ordered the Canadian Bacon to start. It came sizzling. The chef was so nice to half every dish between the two of us. The bacon was crispy and chewy. My bf LOVES BACON!!! We enjoyed it. Then we ordered the CLAM CHOWDER. It was good and creamy. Next we had our main dish, the RIB EYE STEAK followed by the two sides of CREAMED SPINACH AND MASHED POTATO. The steak was perfect. It was medium rare, and it had a slow aged flavor. We dipped some of the pieces in the WOLFGANG steak sauce, and I even added some on my mashed potato. It was so good, we even shaved off the bone meat. It was yummy. Lastly, we had the CHEESECAKE. It was so rich and creamy that I was at a loss of words. It has almost like a yellow cake crust bottom, and then the cheesecake. It came with a side of cream which was a perfect compliment to cheesecake, and perfect with coffee. Since I told them it was our Anniversary, we even went home with a souvenir of a W embossed chocolate in a cute bag. SERVICE was excellent, we had one main waiter, then another backup waiter, but despite the tight seating arrangements, we felt like we were dining like a Queen and a King. They constantly filled our water, and brought out the coffee without us even asking with the cheesecake. I enjoyed it! I think we will go back again. Next time, we will try their HAPPY HOUR. =)
(4)John W.
During a non busy Sunday lunch, 5/23, we went for the "burger lunch special" to experience TERRIBLE SERVICE. We waited more than :30 for our bugers to arrive. Did i mention burgers to arrive? The restaurant was maybe half full.The waitress never gave us refills on our drinks, never once asked us how our food was, never asked if we were interested in dessert. Waitress probably smiled ahhhh that's right she never smiled once. The food is barely ok but was quickly drowned out by the NO service. Spoke with the manager & all he could offer was some "free" dessert. Are you kidding me? Oh yeah, our left over food that we requested "take out" was probably thrown out because we waited over :15 for our take out to arrive only to find out the half burger was not even ours. Don't waste your time or money at Wolfgang. I give it 1 YEAR MAX if this is any indication of how they run a restaurant.
(1)Shawn B.
Happy hour here is the bomb. I love the homemade potato chips and the Hamburger Sliders. The food and drink here are reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. If you are stuck in "The Keys" and don't want to fight traffic on the way home... stop by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a quick drink, bite and cool conversation. #Aloha
(5)Evan S.
Very good happy hour. The pupu's are excellent. The bar staff is very good. You will have a pretty good experience here. I would recommend it to my friends.
(4)Stephanie Y.
Saw an article in the Honolulu Advertiser that May is National Hamburger Month (didn't know that, but being a meat & potato lover I was game to use this as an excuse to go out and eat more beef) The article also mentioned that Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) was offering its signature half-pound prime sirloin burger for $10 (normally $14) during lunch hours (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) through May 31. I always wanted to try Wolfgang's, so gathered up some of my co-workers and ventured in Waikiki. The service we had was great. We had a team of servers and we were never lacking for anything. The timing of taking our drink & food orders, to receiving our food, to asking how we were doing, to clearing the plates & asking if we wanted dessert was all perfectly timed. Someone was always there to refill our water and iced tea glasses. As for the food there were a lot of yummy options on the menu, but we came for the burger special. The burger was nice and juicy and came perfectly cooked to order with all the fixings (tomato, lettuce & onion). It also included steak fries, onion rings AND a soft drink . . . all for $10. That was awesome! When we go to Burgers on the Edge or The Counter we easily spend more than $10 since everything is ala carte. A couple of my friends wanted to add mushrooms to their burger which was an extra charge, however the waiter suggested that it would be cheaper to order a side of mushrooms instead. Good suggestion and great customer service. The atmosphere was nice & relaxing . . . an open feeling concept with big windows to take in views of the outside. We had a great table along the window facing The Strip (Kalakaua Ave). Only bad thing . . . having to go back to work. Having this burger special was a great concept for Wolfgang. It drew a lot of locals into Waikiki for a deal, but with the hope that it would bring us back at another time. It worked for me . . . I saw their brunch menu and definitely plan on going back.
(4)Richard G.
The whole "happy hour" set up sucks. Have to wait in a line to get a shot at a seat at the bar in order to get bar menu prices (which you can't get sitting at a table). With a bar that seats 20 and a line of 15, figure the odds. Plus, the wait staff has attitude issues - which is probably as a result of dealing with a growing line of frustrated patrons. Recommendation - get there at 11 AM, you may eventually get a seat . . . .
(1)Brent K.
( this review is only for the bar service and the soup and salad ) We stopped here to rest our feet from walking,We ate dinner earlier, So we just wanted to have a snack. So we sat at the bar. Well Every ones food looked so good, I ordered a seasor salad. It was ok. My girl friend ordered a french onion soup. This was the best french onion soup I've tasted ever.It was very smooth and NOT salty like most french onion are. I should come back and try thr rest of the menu.
(4)bryan d.
I used to eat here more often on the mainland I have only been to the Waikiki one once. If you have read my other reviews you know I probably had the filet lol. I actually do think the steak here is better then blt. I didn't have dessert and I don't remember if the service was good so I guess this will be a short review... sorry ;) The location is second floor waikiki so ya not the best spot.
(4)Timothy P.
My siblings and I take after my parents in many ways, but mostly in our love for food. That's about the time we ever really get together is when we talk about great food (which is why I love yelp like my family!) So this past Christmas, I went on Yelp to find popular locations that we've never been to and bought gift cards. For my dad, Wolfgang's Steakhouse seemed perfect. After months of I don't know what, we finally got around to going to Wolfgang's. I arrived late, but it was not hard to find the table my family was at. The reason? This dining areas are a little congested as far as table arrangements, so everyone seems to be all in the same location. Is this place ADA certified? I can't imagine someone in a wheelchair getting through here. The service is impeccable, friendly and not a moment missed when we needed something. Our waiter explained everything to us and was pretty patient with how long it took for us to decide. We ended up getting crab cake as an appetizer, and wow it was way more crab then cake. No complaints there. But our main meal... Porterhouse, German Potatoes, and Sauteed Mushrooms all disappointed. The steak did little justice for the magnificent bovine it once was- are you really going to think all that melted butter would hide the lack in juicy tender excellence I come to expect from a place that calls itself a steakhouse? Don't get me wrong, these are great cuts of meat. But I have had far better preparation elsewhere. The German Potatoes were all charred, I don't know if this was intentional or not but I was not happy. The parts that were not charred, tasted great. The Sauteed Mushrooms were generous in portion, but like the steak- nothing worth paying triple of what you'd pay elsewhere. Sorry Wolfgang, instead of giving our family another great food discussion, we ended up talking about how we should have went to Ruth Chris or Ninniku-Ya.
(2)Shanna O.
I love Wolfgang's, and I frequently visit their original NYC location. I actually prefer it to Peter Luger's, because the menu has a little more choice to it. The first thing to note are the steaks. Really, THE steak to order is the porterhouse for two. This is the signature and best steak. The most important thing to know is that the steaks are dry aged. I love love love dry aged steaks. This is a very rare way of aging now that most steaks are wet aged (wet aging is far faster and dry aging results in a loss of saleable beef, so you get the picture). Dry aged beef has a distinctly different taste than wet-aged, much less metallic and more buttery. Some people have a definite preference for wet aged beef, and nearly everyone is used to wet age flavor, since unless you frequent a small selection of high-end steakhouses, you never get dry aged beef. I think that a lot of the complaints about the steak are due to this alone. However, if you are like me, you will not be disappointed by the buttery smoothness of the rich, dry aged flavor. The canadian bacon is one of my favorites, but I found it a little bland at this location. I enjoyed the lobster bisque, but it's not the best I've ever had. The german potatoes are tasty, as are the garlic mashed. Vegetables are fine. Dessert is fair. Wine list is extensive. Service is impeccable. But let's be real here. The side dishes and appetizers are really just side actors to the main event of the porterhouse. I have never ordered a different steak here, nor has anyone I know, because the porterhouse is the star. We did have the lobster last night, and it was very good, and a nice compliment to the steak. Honestly, probably my absolute favorite steak of any restaurant. Dry aging for me makes all the difference.
(5)Fused E.
I'm in Hawaii right now and I just got back to my hotel room.... Summary: Not worth the money - Very Bad service; stay away. *** Food *** Food was good and big. The menu there is very small and straight forward - a nice to have after a long day. The steak for two can easily feed three not-so hungry folks. If you're hungry or a big eater, then 2 people could be cutting it short. Frankly, I'd prefer a smaller piece at a more reasonable price. *** Service *** A joke. I had made reservations the day before asking for window seats at 8PM. I came in at 7:55 and was told that there were no window seats available and that if I wanted them, it would be a 20+min. wait. So - what the hell is my reservation for??? So, my wife and I settled for a different table. Every waiter at the place looked very rushed and busy - the look on their faces, body language, and the fact that they were all walking fast from table to some back room area. We were seated and it took a good 10+ min. to even see a menu - no water, no drinks, nothing, just seated. We were finally greeted by one of our waiters, yes, "one of them" - we had two for our table that night WOW!! (yeah right....read on). So, after taking our drinks and finally giving us our menu - mind you, no explanation as to what was available, no, "is this your first time here" etc. When our drinks came out, I was rather disappointed in mine - I had ordered a Margarita and what I had, I guess, could be called a Margarita - but I've had *much* better at my local Chili's Restaurant... no flavor, couldn't even taste the tequila! Finally, after another 15+ min. of just sitting at the table, our second waiter introduces himself and takes our meal order.... Our salad came out promptly and the waiter even took the time to cut our one-order of Mozzarella and giant Tomatoes into two plates - A very nice gesture!! Then, we waited for another 15-20+min. for the meat...keep in mind the waiter never came back to our table in that time - no check-ups on refills, no - how's the salad, nothing. The table next to us was seated after us - their meat came before ours...hmmmm odd? Well, to make this long story short - the waiter rarely came to our table. Even after we received our meal. At most, the "two of them" came to our table just 4 times - 5 to settle the bill. Bottom line - if you want good (not *GREAT*, not *awesome*, not *the best I've ever had*....just good) - and you have no expectation for good service AND you want to pay over $100 for your meal...then come here.... Oh - I must say that the waiter did apologize for his lack of attention - he said he was just too busy.. TWO waiters for one table of two and both were too busy!!! WTF!?!?!?! Stay away - there are other places and for the money, just eat at your hotel...
(1)Jo-Anne A.
Not a restaurant to go to for a special occasion. The service was not great...There were several different servers assisting us which lead to confusion when we needed something. No special attention to details. Service at Ruth Chris is still the best! The food was good and it came out super quick! The best part was desert! The imported new York cheesecake was THE best!
(3)Min K.
I'm a fan I'm a fan I'm a fan. Nuff said. It's the best damn steakhouse that I've discovered since my breakthrough at Ruth's Chris. Yes, Ruth's Chris' steaks are wet aged while Wolfgang's is dry aged, but I believe that dry aging the meat gives it that extra tang and that moistness. Diehard steakfans may not use the Wolfgang steak sauce, but I love that "tamarindo" that's in there. It's so good I want to steal the sauce! The appetizer, Canadian bacon, I don't care if you guys die of a heart attack, it is a MUST have. So oily, bacony, and tasty!, how could you not want to eat it? Go, go, go eat at Wolfgangs. I don't care if this economy is junk, the steak is worth the 100-150 dollars you'll spend. It'll be the best 100-150 you'll spend.
(5)Firat A.
This place has amazing food but is very pricy! You can order stakes to share. Usually it is a bout $50 for steak with no sides. Sides are extra. I got a 3ib lobster to share, it was $90... Amazing food but expensive!
(4)Don D.
I found that to enjoy a great steak, its best that I dont eat it all the time. Choosing Wolfgang's for a dinner was great! If you look at the website, its gives off an elegant steakhouse feel. First impressions were good when we walked in. The decor is awesome, but its probably because its not something that im used to. My gf and I visited a few months ago. We started off by ordering crab cakes (I think). We had the steak for two which was approximately $95. We didnt order any sides because we really just wanted to eat steak. Starch and vegetables are extra. (So if you just order steak, thats all you get). We ordered the steak medium well, and it was deliciious. It was still tender and flavorful. Their steak sauce was a nice sweet/tangy compliment to the steak. My gf and I didnt even finish the steak. We ended up bringing the rest home and giving it to the babysitter. We finished off dinner with a cheesecake. Im not a fan but it was good. Not to cheesy. The only thing I didnt like about the restaurant was that the tables do seem a little close together. I can see people having a hard time walking through and bumping me in the back of the head if it they packed the house. Also, it was weird seeing tourists come in a tank top, shorts, and slippers when the decor suggests otherwise. Would I visit again....YES!
(4)Joshua S.
Steak for two, you'll thank me if you do.
(4)Daniel W.
With the cost, your expectations are sky high. Was seated promptly at our res time. Staff was excellent. Steak was very good. Room is full of energy, not quiet. Food presentation leaves much to be desired.
(4)Darcie I.
The only thing that saved this restaurant from a single star is the crab cake and our server, JJ. Food is so overpriced it's ridiculous. $15 for 10 stalks of asparagus?!? Steak is overrated, my boyfriend's steak on the bbq tastes yummier. Oysters were small, and the Ceaser salad was tasty, if not too overpowered by the dressing. Very disappointing.
(2)Reney O.
Not a place I'd go back to, not for treatment like that. I've been here twice: the first to put $200 on a gift card for my parent's 29th anniversary, and the second to check out their happy hour with a friend, and both times I've dealt with some of the most stuck up staff members I have ever come across. First visit....I waited for the hostess to finish her phone call, I assume a reservation. It's cool, I'm in no rush, just waiting. She gets off the phone, looks at me (I'm at the counter in front of her, so I'm hard to miss) and busies herself, avoiding eye contact. Whatever, she's doing her job, perhaps had a rough day, I'm not hurt for her lack of greeting. I'll just wait til she's booking Customer X's reservation.......she finishes whatever she had to do and walks away from the counter and starts chatting it up with another hostess, talking story! Ok now I KNOW you're trying to avoid me. Big mistake. Me, smiling: HI. Hostess, hesitant to acknowledge my voice: Oh. How can I help you? Me: Yes you can actually. I'm here to purchase a gift card for my parents anniversary. Hostess: Oh. So how much were you wanting to put down? Me: Two hundred please. On one card please. Hostess: That's fine. Let me go ring this up in the back. I've never worked in a restaurant. Perhaps the back computer is much more magical than the front computer? I can't judge, whatever, I wait. She didn't come back.....Male manager comes out and wonders why my friend and I are standing there. Manager: Have you been helped? Me: Well, there was a girl here who said she'd help with the gift card, but she kinda disappeared.... The girl was forced to come up front by the manager, who then directed her to do the gift cards as I had requested. She was annoyed at me for whatever reason, and gave me the gift card....with one teeny little error. Hostess: Here. A gift card for a hundred dollars. Me AND Manager: It's supposed to be for Two Hundred. Hostess, looks at me: I thought you only had one hundred? ........... Manager apologizes to me, makes her crank out another gift card for an additional hundred, and has her write a "thank you" note in the gift cards for me. The ONLY enjoyable thing from that little visit to Wolfgang's was the look on stuck up hostess' face when being forced to play nice- she was piiiiiiiisssed. ---------------------- Second visit. Picture hostess times 6. I wouldn't have gone back here had it not been for my curiosity for their food. As a yelper, I gotta give restaurants a fair shot, service AND food. So three months later, here I am on a date for happy hour, eager to try the steak and have some drinks. Bartender and the first five waiters and waitresses were not friendly at all. Bartender wouldn't make a drink he didn't know how to make, even though I told him how, he had the ingredients. The staff avoided our table, and only popped in to give drop the food on our table Literally drop it- no 'and here you are! enjoy!' No 'can I get anything else for you?' or 'Be careful, it's hot!' The unsaid was more along the lines of 'Eat and leave so someone else can sit here.' JJ was the ONLY nice waiter there and it is purely for him that there was even a tip and an extra star on this review. He's an older gent and was most exemplary, sticking out from his workmates like a star- friendly, courteous, efficient, and attentive. So many servicemen/women forgot that we asked for the check a while ago....we managed to flag him down and he apologized profusely for our wait, and got us a check in a matter of seconds. Food- Fries were delish! Steak sliders were served cold. Juicy, but cold. Lobster crustinies were pretty good too. Not a "wow" item, but tasty for sure. You need both good service and food to earn a return visit. Sorry Wolfgangs, you fail at service (sans JJ and that one manager of course).
(2)John S.
Wolfgangs or Ruth's. I love 'em both although I've eaten at Ruth's Chris more. They're both pretty comparable in my opinion. Ruth's Chris is a tab bit richer, and I'm a sucker for good restaurants based in the south (gumbo, okra, etc.) But back to Wolfgangs. The place is awesome. The steaks can be split and cooked to order, so why not just make a petite? The deserts were yummy. Warning- the garlic mashed potatoes have whole chunks of garlic. Some people like this, but just be aware. Sounds like the service is iffy from reading some of these reviews. We were happy with the service and I dare say it was the best I've had. Attentive, but not bothersome. Helpful and efficient. When we walked in, the hostess asked us if we wanted a quiet eating area. I had to wonder if they ask every one this question, and how often someone says, "no, I'd like a loud dining room with my meal." Anyways, they sat us in the smaller room overlooking Kalakaua. Nice and quiet. Really.
(4)Ash G.
I went to Wolfgang's in January. My dad had told me about this new steakhouse because it is an off-shoot restaurant from one of the chefs that worked at Peter Lugers, an amazing steakhouse in Brooklyn that he took me and my sisters to when we were visiting family on the NY/NJ area. The Peter Lugers in Brooklyn is the original location of this spartan decor restaurant (large wooden tables and chairs) and it is all about the juicy steak. I loved Peter Lugers when I went, now almost 7 years ago, it was definitely a tasty and memorable experience. Wolfgang's is not decorated in the same manner as Luger's and it couldn't be because well let's be serious it is in Waikiki, so the ambiance is more classy and upscale. BUT LET'S GET TO THE FOOD. I started off with the oyster appetizer which was great. My group of 3 people decided to opt out on getting the 2, 3, and 4 person steak, so instead I got the Filet Mignon, which was quite delicious and buttery, but was really rare for medium, but 'oh well' I thought, it will be great tomorrow when I heat up the rest of it (but I don't think you are supposed think that at a good restaurant). We also ordered a side of potatoes and mushrooms and onions, both of them were really good. I do remember that the wine we wanted (I don't remember the names) they did not have available so we went with the guys suggestion, and it was at best okay. For dessert I had the creme burlee, and that was good. Overall, I would say that this is a good restaurant, it is expensive, but neither I nor my father will be hurrying back anytime soon. If you are in Waiks and have money to spend, worth checking out.
(4)First Name L.
Incredibly average! In context of high-end steakhouse and $$$$ per person. I love to eat and I love to eat fancy. Ambience - Nice setting, open air, palm trees outside, classic SteakHouse feel... kinda NYish, modern. Service - Very good service, attentive, friendly, whatever you need - they're on it. Food - This is why you're reading and why I came. Overall, I've had better food for less money. BUT the food was damn fucking good! Again, this review is in context to price and expectations. It should have been better. Seafood sampler - Lobster, Shrimp, Crab. Fresh and tasty, can't get much better. $27 Steak for two - This is a porterhouse that they are kind enough to cut for you. Porterhouse is part NY Steak and Filet Mignon. Cooked perfectly. As expected the Filet was amazing. The NY Steak was good too but it didn't compare. $94 Spinach (Sate) with Garlic - It's spinach, hard to f that up. $12 Steak Fries - A tad overcooked for my taste but we were in a french fry mood. $12 Creme Brulee - Classic. $10 Sorbet - whatever it was just sorbet. $10 Mango Mojito's - We had a lot. Not because it was stellar but good enough. $13 Last, this dinner was for me, wife, and daughter. We ate everything but the fries. Unless you're really big eaters, I think ordering the steak for 2 is fine for 3. Consider we had plenty of drinks and dessert. We were stuffed. 3 stars because it's not $$$$ good. For me the real question is, will we go back. Kind of like asking for someone's references when they are applying for a job. You ask their reference, would you rehire this person? In our case, Wolfgang was a good experience but we will likely not return.
(3)Doug A.
Pro's: Service, location, tap water pretty good. Con's: Steak was all fat, place was freezing, overpriced,
(2)George Q.
I think the most critical tip I can give about this restaurant is "share everything." After dining here a numerous amount of times, I think I finally figured out the right proportion of food to order for a group of 4. 2 slices of bacon cut in half.(half slice a head is plenty) 1 house mixed greens 4-ways 1 sautéed spinach 4-ways 1 mash 4-way Steak for 2 4-ways 1 desert 4-ways booze - as much as you'd like .. yesterday we had 2 x 2002Jarvis.. super yum Maybe that may not be enough food for some of the big local peeps, but for me and my family that was more than plenty.The truth is this place is extremely reasonably priced if you order the food right.. It's the booze where they get ya.. Coming from Brooklyn (10min walk from Peter Leugers) I can hands down give this place my stamp of approval. The steak is aged and cooked to the T. Some people have issues with gettin their steaks cut prior to being served, but Wolfgang knows to rest the meat before cutting the meat to not waste the juice.. They're pros.
(5)Ruby W.
Went here for Father's Day dinner. Service good. But noticed they give better service if you have status. As for food we got the porterhouse for 2. Not bad. Shocking that my husband couldn't finish it. He usually finishes the porterhouse at DK's. It's not worth getting the shepherds fries. I thought it would be crunchy. It'll be a while until we come back here. Gotta have a reason. Maybe try their burgers one day.
(3)frank g.
I heard raves about the month aged steak so I wanted to take my wife to Wakiki for a special birthday dinner. With reservations for 3. We came a few minutes early and were seated by a nice widow seat. Our waiter came and gave us the menu specials and asked about drinks, we only wanted water since we don't drink, well our waiters service went dowhill frm here. First we asked for a small steak portion for our son, but they wouldn't accomodate. Which wasn't a big deal so we ordered a large portion and split it. We ordered a salad and salmon also. The salad was soggy and the salmon was overcooked. The waiter was no where to be found so we asked for manager and new waiter. The waiter was better but the other one (Eric) who insisted on trying to help us twice. We verbally had to tell him his service was no longer needed. this waiter tried to intimidate my wife the rest of the evening by stareing at her. The young manager wasn't very helpful in controlling his waiter. I contacted customer service who did not get back to me. I contacted the General Manager, william Nickerson, who said he would look into it but never got back to me. They cater to the Japanese tourist and don't care about the local patronage. So save yourself an overpriced meal and lousy service!
(1)Wes N.
I enjoy a good steak every now and then. Wolfgang's is not on my "great" list...maybe short of my "good" list. Very crowded and noisy. My steak was over cooked...I enjoy a rare / med rare and the steak came out medium well. On the pricey side.... I prefer Ruth's and Morton's over this place.
(3)Mike C.
Was here on a work trip and was thrilled to see he had a restaurant in Hawaii. The New York strip/sirloin was great but not as good as the New York locations'. I tried some of the filet my friend ordered, it amazing and quite a large cut. Had a nice time here and would go back.
(4)Leslie R.
The service was fair to low, the food awful. The baked potato raw, sent back the steak overcooked, sent back and came back raw, too embarrassed to send back again. They forgot the spinach, we had to ask for everything Nothing was there at the same time and we couldn't eat together.The waiter was rather unapologetic, the maitre'd was nice but could not do much. It was my birthday and they did not even put a candle in my desert, And 3 blocks from the parking lot (which was validated) with no accommodations for someone who can not walk more than one half block. I will never go back and am glad I had the coupon to help the overly priced bill be a little more palatable.
(1)Cynthia C.
Meh. That pretty much sums it up. The way everyone raves about this place I was expecting MUCH better. We arrived and were pretty much treated like 3rd class citizens who won a radio contest for a free meal there. I was wearing jeans mind you, but they were 7 for All Mankind, it wasn't like I got them at Goodwill. Another couple were seated about 30 seconds after we were and they received their bread and drinks before our waiter even took our drink order. Again, dirty looks from our waiter because I ordered wine by the glass, sorry that my husband doesn't drink ... My food is worth one star. The lobster mac n cheese was good, but the steak wasn't good at all. The Beach house and Ruth's Chris are MUCH better, shoot, even Blazin' Steaks has better steak than this place. After our ho-hum dinner was where the second star came in. Someone was finally nice to us and gave us a tour of the kitchen, as we're huge fans of beef, they showed us the rooms where the steaks were stored. Yea, that's about it.
(2)Keith R.
I've dined hear on several occasions, mostly during happy hour, and never have I had a bad experience. The dry-aged steaks are always done to perfection. Their sides are pretty standard for a steakhouse. Happy hour pupus are always great; ahi tartare, sliders, and loco moco are among our favorite items. And who can resist the bacon? Service is a little spotty, which I am tolerant of given the volume they deal with (and predominantly Japanese visitors). If you are looking for an intimate, fine-dining experience, this is not the place for you. If you want great food and the best steak you've ever had, it is worth a visit.
(5)L S.
Went for happy hour. Had all the appetizers. The only challenge was that they were out of several beers. Not sure why or how they could run out of 3 or 4 beers. The food was good, service excellent. I would have given them 5 stars if they didn't run out of beers.
(4)Kayla U.
Great steak. Excellent service. But I like exotic cusine. And this is very vanilla. So thats why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)Chass B.
What can I say to even justify a 3-star... My co-worker and I decided to take up our hour lunch break by hitting up Wolfgang's during happy hour. As we walked in, the ladies at the hostess stand weren't very aware of our arrival, so we walked passed them and just mentioned that we were going to take a seat at the bar. The bar was crowded - good for them, but we were lucky that there were two seats together that just so happened to be open, so we jumped on it. The good: Value of our meal - we shared the New York Special which includes : Mashed potatoes, spinach, a steak, and a junior cheesecake for dessert. Pretty good right!?! Well, that doesn't entirely take away from the Opportunities: - The gentleman bartender did not acknowledge us until we called for him and asked him for a menu! Let me just point out that two young ladies who look like they're NOT on a leisure meal, is in a rush, and possibly on break. Also, if they are sitting at the bar, they definitely want something. - When we finally order, he was very rude when placing the napkins down. He stood in front of us and rather than asking us to move my co-worker's phone to the side he stands there waiting for us. We were a bit confused. - When the food arrives, the server comes from the right side of my co-worker and stands there. We look at him and were waiting so we finally asked if that was ours or the couple's next to us. He answers back with a, "I just need you to move your phone." At this point I didn't realize what a nuisance a phone could possibly be!! Really!?! It was on the side, and not in the center of everything. Through the entire meal, we felt ignored, and as if we weren't patrons. I expect more, not just because it's a Wolfgang's, but because it's an eatery and all eateries should have a degree of simple customer service as part of their training. To top it all off, we sat for a few minutes with empty plates and we had to finally ask for our dessert. Would I go back....maybe not for awhile. I would rather spend my money at Ruth's Chris' Happy Hour...
(3)S T.
First time I went it was hands down amazing!!!!! But I will say NEVER GO ON A HOLIDAY. 2nd time I went was horrible! And it was Valentine's Day! I got a filet mignon and it was so fatty and chewy I did not want to finish my steak! But if you go on a good nice slow day the cooks actually spend time cooking properly. When it is slow the steak is perfect and melts in your mouth and the food is worth the money. In general the waiters are AMAZING. Always great customer service. But I will warn you do not go on any holiday your food will be very under par.
(3)QueenBee B.
The lunch New York steak special is definitely worth to try! Great service. Make it a "must go" place while in Honolulu.
(5)Kent S.
outstanding service! outstanding food!! best steakhouse!!! they should be getting 5 stars on yelp!
(5)Laurie P.
Can I give Wolfgang's 11 stars? Can I? Please? Yes? Ok, you see 5 stars, but really every little star counts for 2.2 stars. It is insane that a single restaurant can provide an amazing meal for both $10 (sirloin burger served only at brunch and lunch) and $100 (porterhouse for two at dinner, but served all day). Phew, this is gonna be a long one Yeeps, so grab yourself some tea, put your feet up, and sit back for my spiel on my favorite restaurant on island! I have to thank Emi H. and Yelp for introducing me to Wolfgang's. Probably like many other people, I figured this place was Wolfgang Puck's. Thanks to the Yelp Elite Foodies and Fashionistas event, I was able to try several different restaurants at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center that I would probably have never visited. Wolfgang's is actually owned by a gentleman named Wolfgang who worked as Peter Luger's head waiter for a few DECADES before opening up his own steak joint. FYI, Peter Luger's is the OG steakhouse. They dry age their steaks and serve them still sizzling. I've been back several times since coming for the Yelp Elite event, but I'll restrain myself to discussing my anniversary dinner and my quick lunch my husband and I grabbed here on the 4th of July. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner. We made reservations a couple days in advance and let them know we were celebrating our anniversary with them. They reserved a great table next to the window for us that overlooked Kalakua Ave. We were actually served by one of the assistant managers, a fact we only discovered when we came for lunch and noticed he was there and looking very managerial, who was amazing. He very thoroughly went over the menu with us, their favorites, and were very attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered the bacon as an appetizer and for our meal the steak for two, garlic mashed potatoes, "creamed" spinach. The bacon is more like ham, but oh man is it good! You definitely have to have it with a little of the Wolfgang's sauce. It is a little sweet which complements the bacon really well. The steak and sides came all at once, and we were warned not to touch the plate as it was probably in the quadruple digit temperature range! My husband had been in the sulks all night, he didn't trust how good the restaurant was going to be, but then he tried some of the steak. He was amazed at how tender and flavorful the steak was. The steak comes bone in and one side is the filet and the other is the sirloin. Even the sirloin melts in your mouth! You really don't need sauce for this steak. The "creamed" spinach is the best, it is actually cooked in chicken broth and thickened with a little butter and flour. It is so decadent without being so full of calories! The mashed potatoes? Well those are like a cloud. I wasn't a super fan of the garlic mashed potatoes as they are a bit too garlicky, but they were still good. My choice is always to go for the plain mash. We were gifted, for our anniversary, with the fruit plate with schlage for dessert. Which is really all we had room for at that point! Don't be put off, schlage is just fancy schmancy for whipped cream. I love their fruit plate and I almost always order it anytime we go now. Mind you, this anniversary meal was a couple hundred dollars, but it was worth every penny. A friend had told us Wolfgang's was a great place to go for lunch, just pull up to the bar and have a drink and order their $10 burger. Now, I know what you are thinking. No way, NO WAY could this place make a great meal for three digits AND another for two digits! Well you would be wrong. They use the same dry age process and the same dry aged steak to make the ground beef that they use for their burgers. Their burgers also come with a 1/2 order of onion rings and 1/2 order of fries. So, you could pay $10 for a crappy to-go meal from Burger King, or you could pay $10 for an amazing burger from Wolfgang's. My choice is always Wolfgang's! We made our way for lunch on the 4th of July after we had been watching the Waikiki regatta all morning. The restaurant was a welcome respite from the noise, crowds, and heat. The burger is delicious, juicy and flavorful. My favorite are the onion rings though. They are lightly battered and crunchy, and the onions aren't slimy at all. I always pay extra to just get a full order of onion rings as my side instead of the 50:50 rings:fries. What is great about this place is that you just naturally assume that because of the price of the food, the place is really pretentious. But they aren't here. The waiters aren't overly dressed, the space isn't overly done up. It just is a really nice restaurant with great service and amazing food. This is definitely my top vote for my favorite spot in Waikiki!
(5)Kaliko P.
There goes that YAY! I'm a fan thing again....I am not a fan of Wolfgang's Steakhouse but not going to give it a 3-star rating because the service was great (ironically not from our main waiter). FRONT DESK = great, 5 stars. I called to tell them we'd be late due to insane traffic in Waikiki and they were cheerfully accommodating. When you call they also ask if its a special occasion, like a birthday. I forgot to tell them it was our anniversary, oh well. PARKING = Park in the Royal Hawaiian. Validation from the restaurant for a $1.00 an hour good for up to 4 hours. DRINKS = did not order as I am not made of money. This restaurant is expensive enough. APPETIZERS = DO NOT GET if you are cost conscious. We ordered a Tomato and Onion Salad for two persons. I thought the Tomato and Onions would be chopped up, not SLABS of the stuff! For $16.95 for four tomato slices and four onion slices that was a bit of a rip. The onions were NOT sweet. It was like a regular white onion which was so pungent it gave me a heart burn and we didn't finish it. Crab cake was good but it was $21.95 for ONE crab cake. Yummy though. DINNER = I ordered the Salmon $32.95 and it was a nice sized thick slab of fresh fish. Hubby ordered the Rib Eye Steak $51.95 with a side of sauteed onions $10.95; the kid ordered the Steak Fries $12.95. The Salmon was a bit underdone but I later took it home and nuked it to my liking. Hubby stated his Rib Eye came as he had ordered it; medium rare. We all loved the Steak Fries...what kind of radioactive potatos are they growing in the ground, anyway! Those fries were HUGE!!! SERVICE = Main waiter was a bit drab. Did not come to check on us for water or bread. There was an "assistant" woman waiter who came out toward the end of our meal and she was excellent!! Too bad I had to leave tip ($30.00) for our main waiter too...I would have given it all to her. BATHROOM = I always have to mention the bathroom, it was nice. Water closets where the toilets are behind a wooden door. AMBIANCE = don't bother dressing fancy. There are a lot of Japanese tourists in here; dress casual. A bit crowded and noisy. The tables are very close to each other so suck in your gut and push your chair in. Total damage was a little under $180.00 for two adults and one kid who only ate the bread and the fries.
(4)Ace J.
Steak for two can actually feed three if you eat appetizers. Delicious!
(4)Jen H.
Consistent with the Wolfgang's in NYC. Ate at the bar and the bartender was pretty cool, a transplant from the East Coast who was more than happy to discuss the future of the Red Sox. The food was predictable, quality was solid but nothing spectacular wrt taste. It's good, not great, and very $$$. Wouldn't go out of way to come here, but if you're otherwise in the mood for a typical, formulaic steakhouse in a modern (ie not old school) setting, then this place will scratch that itch adequately.
(3)Louie D.
I'm sorry to have to write this, but Wolfgang's has definitely seen better days. We live in the neighborhood, and come here fairly frequently to have their fresh ground burger special for lunch. At first, it was amazingly good, and at $10, an amazing lunch deal as well. Then, we noticed that no matter who ordered what temperature, the burgers arrived medium (very little to almost no pink left). When we find a place that fresh grinds their beef for hamburger, we order it rare, it's the juiciest and most flavorful, plus, we feel that we're getting only ground beef, no ammonia or slime or any of those other horrible additives. And on the flip side, if the restaurant is advertising that it freshly grinds its beef for hamburger, then it should feel confident to serve it rare. The last visit, the waiter noticed my burger wasn't cooked properly, and refired it for me - and it came back medium well this time. They did comp the burger, which was a nice, professional gesture to make, but it was the last straw for me. Others have noted that the fries are now mealy and mushy (true), and that they've overheard waiters passing by talking smack about other customers (boy is that true). And the prices have gone up, but that's ok, prices rise, but if you couple that with falling quality, then you can expect 0 on your bottom line.
(1)brenda s.
By far, this is the worst restaurant I have ever dined at. Ordered our food at 7:45, food didn't come till almost 2 hours later. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't the food we ordered, somehow it got mixed up with another tables order. Our table was wobbly, we asked our waiter to fix it, it didn't get fixed until 30 min later. They also forgot about our appetizer. When we told our waiter about it, he gave it to us but I was disappointed that it came after our main course. The workers were tending more to a certain table. They don't treat everyone the same. I guess you can say they're selective when it comes to the different guests that dine-in. When we asked for our check, it didn't come till another 30 min. They did not even offer us parking validation nor to see the deesert menu. When we asked to speak to a manager, it seemed as if he didn't understand what we were saying and he didn't seem concerned about our complaint. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. Very expensive, not worth your money$$$!!!!!
(1)Matthew M.
Let's say the last time I went here it was a bad experience in the wait time, server quality and there not being items on the menu. This time exact opposite seating was quick,initial contact by server after seating less than two minutes, food order taken two minutes later and all of our order arrived ten minutes later. We ordered off the lunch menu special one New York Steak with cream spinach,potatoes and cheesecake desert 40 bucks. Nice steak cooked perfect thick cut of meat. We order hamburger and mahi sandwich each cost ten dollars and came with onion rings and fries. Hamburger thick and juicy, mahi a little dry but their tartar sauce is delicious creamy style not thick. The teamwork by the servers was great with four different people helping to bring out our food and drinks. I enjoyed everything the cheesecake is smooth and creamy. Quality steak and more for sixty bucks awesome.
(4)Nadia K.
We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday so we started with drinks! Beer, bloody Mary's and bellinis. I really enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant. The restaurant is nice and spacious, but at the same time family friendly. I've only been here for lunch and I guess because of all the windows and skylights, the restaurant can get hot. What's up with all the menus?? I think there were 4 different ones: dinner, lunch, brunch and something else, maybe a wine list or specials. The funny thing is the prices are different. For example the same petite filet is less expensive on the brunch menu, but when I checked the bill, we were charged the dinner price. The bacon and ahi tartar were excellent. The omelette and french toast were okay. All of our meats (burger, filets, and ribeye) were undercooked. Lucky for them, we didn't mind. I just saved my filet for later and ate the kids food. The lobster macaroni was pretty good, but my sister's pasta (Rigatoni bolgnese) wasn't very tasty. The best value though, had to be the $10 classic sirloin burger served with onion rings and fries. Our service was really great too. The waiter was very attentive. He even gave my husband a beer on the house since his steak was taking long. Which in hindsight is funny because my Dad's burger took longer and he didn't get a free drink. My hubby must look like a complainer or yelper. :) Maybe I was just feeling good from the alcohol because even though the food is just good and not great, I still really like this place. But for next time, I definitely would order the burger over the steak.
(4)Debbie R.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a group of fellow food lovers. The Prix Fixe Menu was as follows: Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 it is my understanding that this is the same menu that is offered for happy hour, so if you have opportunity to grab this deal, I highly recommend it! The food here is stellar! The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. I would have picked up the bone and chewed on it if my husband would have let me. The creamed spinach was extremely tasty - it looked kind of gross, but I have to say, I would have happily taken more! The food was 5 Stars. The service, maybe 2-3. It was Restaurant Week - and it was busy. The servers were trying to keep up, but the worst part was the clean up crew. Every table that they cleared around us was done fast, knocking over chairs, one even had a glass of water that fell off the table, breaking and spilling over onto another table - the folks there had to jump up because they were splashed and had to stand while the waiters cleaned up. There was a great deal of moving of chairs around, crashing banging- it was ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "fancy" place, but with all that going on, I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria. We had a large party - one end of the table got decent service, while the other end never got refills on their beverages. That is unacceptable. When my drink goes unfilled, I get very unhappy. So for service, it was sorely lacking and I give that 2 stars - needs improvement.
(4)Richard G.
Background: My wife and went to celebrate a birthday but elected not to tell the restaurant because we did not want the freebie dessert or attention. Party of two, reservations at 7. Environment: I think there were only 2 local groups in the restaurant; all the rest seemed to be Japanese tourists. Nothing wrong with that but it sets a certain vibe that is different from a local place. Everything from tee shirts to fancy dress. A well oiled reception staff, pleasant and efficient. Facility is a non-traditional steakhouse. Open and airy and with a lanai type of feel. Moderate noise level, lots of hustle and bustle. Basics: Started off with a glass of house Merlot for her. a $14 Wolf of Wall Street Manhattan for me. Canadian bacon appetizers with the drinks. Steak for two with creamed spinach and creamed corn. Dessert creme brulee and a strudel. Food & Drink The Manhattan was unique with a pronounced cherry fruit flavor. Different but tasty and one is enough - it was an enjoyable experience but a traditional Manhattan is preferred. Wife says the house Merlot was good. The drinks were slow arriving due to a really jamming bar. Good higher end wine list. The Canadian bacon appetizer is thick and delicious but looks naked laid out on a bare plate. Needs some presentation work, imho. Steak was superb, melt in mouth and perfectly done. Sides were excellent especially the spinach that tasted very fresh. Creme brulee was very good, light and fluffy, not something normally associated with a creme brulee. Strudel was pretty good but not a knock your socks off dish. Service Professional and cordial but not especially warm. Nice of the waiter to remind us to validate parking. Slow to clear crumbs from the table and never got a coffee refill - my sense was they wanted to turn the table, politely. Overall Despite the good meat, I'd leave this to the Japanese tourist. That seems to be Wolfgang's target market and that's probably smart for a place paying Royal Haw'n Center rent. For me, Hy's has equally good steak, better appetizer selection, better dessert selection and better ambiance with background music, lower sound levels and more personable wait staff. I'd also rank Ruth's Chris higher because of staff professionalism. I look forward to trying DK's and am just not a big fan of Morton's, Price - about $275 for two with good wine. That's a bit pricey I think. It certainly is the highest we have paid for an equivalent menu. Again, this may reflect the very strong orientation to the Japanese market.
(3)Nicole M.
Sunday not busy, $10 lunch special fish n chips... uhh dry. dry. dry. like I forgot about my frozen fish sticks in the convention oven dry. and two waiters refused to take a photo for us, saying "ugh you do it" and pushing the camera off on another waiter. snooty much? we had to ask two people before the third would take our photo.
(2)Nancy T.
The food was ok, not much to rant and rave about and the service was just so-so. I was expecting a lot more out of this place being that it was supposed to be a high end steakhouse restaurant but the steak that I ordered was pretty much bland, I had better steaks at Outbacks. The service wasn't that great either, food took a bit long to come out and we had to flag our waiter several times just to get a refill on our water. Wolfgang is pricey for the food served and the service received.
(2)Tricia I.
My family and I went to eat dinner at Wolfgang's for the first time because we had a $150 gift card. Everything was horrible: the check-in ladies, the food, and the waiters. First of all, the check-in ladies hung up on us when we called and had to call a couple more times. When we walked in to check in for our reservation, they told us to "uhh.. wait a moment." Although we made a reservation, we still waited for 30 minutes. As for the food, it was not worth what we paid for (using the gift card). The pricing of the food is ridiculous considering the quality and presentation of the food. For a name like "Wolfgang", we expected more. The Caesar salad that we ordered ($15) was something we could get at costco for triple the amount at the same price. The steak was so rare. Our waiter did not even ask us how rare we wanted it. It was chewy and bloody. We got it for a little over $100. The salmon tasted so bland. the presentation was literally just a piece of cooked salmon slapped on a plate with a couple small veggies for "decoration" here and there. We got this for around $40. Honestly, my mom can cook better. The German potatoes (around $20) were alright, but I barely tasted the potato because of all the extra other vegetables put inside. We had two waiters. One was friendly, but his apron was dirty (the food plates would touch it), he poured water in the plate, and constantly spat on our faces. The second guy, Chance, is a different story. He was a pretty bad waiter. When he served our salad, he said "the pepper is on the table" (regarding to the pepper shaker). When he walked away, I saw another waiter go to another table with Caesar salad and a pepper grinder for fresh ground pepper. He was lazy enough to not give us an option of fresh ground pepper. He was also the waiter who did not ask us or consider how rare we wanted the steak to be. When it was time to pay, Chance took the gift card and the bank card to checkout. The balance was $187, but using the $150 gift card would make it $37. He came back with the check balancing out to $187. We told him that was incorrect and he denied it until he realized that the gift card didn't go through. He went and came back again with the balance still being $187. He went and came back for the last time with it amounting to the correct amount, but now more than $300 was put on hold and needed permission to be released. Our family could not buy groceries because of this. I hope that Wolfgang will train their staff better in the future.
(1)John V.
A good alternative to mickey dees to bring your lady when you piss her off. Steak goes up to $200 so it is definitely not your wallets best friend. Shoots doe! Good service, good food.
(5)Ella H.
Do go there for the lunch specials. The price is lower, the burger is great, and the service is fantastic! You'll get the high class restaurant quality for a low cost, if you go there during lunch specials and order the burger or anything else on their lunch special menu. The burger comes with fries and onion rings! Great service, beautiful restaurant, and great management.
(5)Krissy K.
This is a go-to Friday night happy hour spot for my girlfriends and me. There must be something about female bartenders named Stephanie (shout out to Steph at Bar 35!), because the Stephanie here is great. My friends are especially in love with her Blue Cheese Martinis. Now, I don't particularly like dirty martinis, so she makes me some sort of fruity girly concoction that packs quite a punch. Thanks, Stephanie! If you sit at the bar (which we always do), you can order a special - The Taste of New York. For $35, you get a New York steak, sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, and slice of cheesecake. This is a pretty good deal, especially since my friend and I always share it. I have also had nibbles of the lobster mac and cheese (not my favorite but my friends love it), ahi tartar, and crabcakes. Next time, I hope to try the sliders. However, my absolute favorite thing on the menu is the bacon. It's $4 a slice and completely worth it. I secretly wish I could just order this, but I guess it would be a little shameful to only consume bacon and martinis. I haven't made it there for lunch yet, but it's on the ever-important eating list in my head. Definitely recommended for happy hour.
(4)Jimmy J.
When you drop $200 for dinner for two, your expectations are higher and you get held to a higher standard... Made reservations the day of my wife's bday via Opentable and requested that they just stick a candle in any dessert we ordered without any hoopla. What they got right: The service. The floor manager wished my wife a happy birthday as soon as we gave our names which I thought was a class act. They also comp'ed a huge slice of key lime pie and a coffee for her. The waiters were friendly and they all rotated on and off. Caught the floor manager policing the mens' room as well, so kudos for the attention to detail. When you eat out in Hawaii, the service (really, the lack thereof usually) stands out. Their bread, thick cut bacon, and Key lime pie were tasty. The pours for the wine were generous compared to other places. The not so great: The chef had a heavy hand with the salt on our $54 (each) ribeyes. We were both well into our steaks when I asked if my wife's ribeye was salty and she agreed. They really should have asked us first if we wanted the steaks spiced/rubbed up with salt/pepper at the time of order. I was tempted to return the steak, but when you've eaten half already, I felt awkward to ask. The house salad was simple chopped lettuce, tomatoes, (hot) onions, red peppers, with the thick bacon and chopped shrimp. For $16, there could have been more lettuce than the 2-3 leaves under the other fixings - just saying. Mashed potatoes: they placed some caramelized onions on top but overall, they were bland. They really should've been garlic'ed up. Lobster mac&cheese: sounded good, but the lobster bits just added color, not taste. They should've skipped the lobster and used pannikins and panko'ed it up. Maybe the kitchen just had an off night but at these price points, Wolfgang's should be wowing you anytime you walk through the door. I'm originally from NYC and eaten at the Smith & Wollenskys, Sparks, Ode Homesteads, Peter Lugers in their prime and Wolfgang's can't compete in the vibe department. By the time we left, we both felt the vibe that Wolfgang's was struggling to keep pace with all the Japanese tourists pouring in, maybe if it was smaller venue without such a high cover count...
(2)Jesse H.
Decided to try this place out for lunch a few weeks ago after having wanted to try it out for quite sometime. LIke I said came here for lunch and I got the New Yorker Lunch Special (sirloin with spinach and mashed taters on the side). Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't super impressed with the steak, but it still tasted pretty good for being sirloin. The sides were excellent as well as the service provided by the wait staff. Will be back again and be ordering a little more flavorful cut of steak next time.
(3)Emma P.
Fine dining isn't really up my alley (: a crossroads of Cheap and Poor), but I dipped into the piggy bank for my boyfriend's birthday since he didn't want anything except a steak. And so a celebration of meat was had! I really liked Wolfgang's, aside from parting with my hard-earned cash in such plentiful amounts. The set-up is airy and bright compared to the traditional steakhouse set-up, i.e. ye olde gentlemen's study with dark wood paneling and a dimness that sets a certain mood but makes for difficulty menu reading ("I can't see... hmm, this costs how much?!). The service was excellent! Attentive yet not hovering. And the food -- well, I'm no expert on steak (on a previous visit, my boyfriend got to see where the steak was dry-aged, which seemed pretty awesome), so I went with the veal. Sorry, baby cow, but you were delicious. I made sure to save room for dessert, especially as I got a free cheesecake with my iDcard! We also got an apple strudel to round off the evening with even higher heights of sugar and schlag, mmm, glorious schlag!
(5)Kimo S.
This was really tough to rate, I'm really at 3.49 stars but I'll have to round down for a few reasons. DEDUCTIONS- 1. I felt the tables were too close together, patrons moving between tables would drag their sleeves, purses, jackets, etc. over my shoulders or head when moving past our table. Annoying. 2. The bathroom hallway. DEATH TRAP!! Beware: the floor there is slippery as all hell, clearly from the splattering oil when they bring out the steaks from the kitchen. My wife (works in an Orthopedic clinic) commented that they get 5-7 patients per month at her office who have slipped and fallen IN THIS SPOT at least. Need money from a lawsuit, here's your chance! POSITIVES- 3. Steaks were delicious, very tender, tasty and well seasoned. I'm still not sure if I'm a huge fan of having my steaks pre-sliced for me before it arrives at the table. Still, a very delicious cut of meat with fantastic aging to it. 4. Our waiter was incredible, they told us they rarely charge corkage and only if the bottle is something they have on the menu. We brought two bottles and walked away with not paying corkage, we generously tipped our waiter but that was just awesome on his part. OVERALL- The appetizers were just "MEH", I don't feel I need a "MEH" category but my wife and mother in-law ordered the mixed greens salad and it seriously looked like they just grabbed a handful of greens from a bag and put it on the plate. No croutons... no shaved carrots... no tomatoes... no nothing. Mixed greens + plate = $10.95. I shared a combo cold appetizer plate with my father in-law, shrimp cocktail, lump crab meat and lobster tail... it was okay. Nothing special, would probably skip in the future. Will we be back? Maybe... if we have a better table and they throw kitty litter along the bathroom hallway to prevent me from breaking my back. I'll probably skip the appetizers too.
(3)Sarah D.
The food is amazing. I have dreams about that bacon and I wish every bacon I ate would be the same caliber as Wolfgang`s bacon. The steak is very tasty and tender and can hold its own naked (no fancy sauces or flavoring). P.S. Single hot plates for my steaks are seriously my weakness at steakhouses...which they have. The waiters were awesome. We never had an empty water glass and they cut the steak and served it on our plates. Basically, they did everything for you except feed you the food. They even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom, and because of that I made it a point to visit the bathroom more frequently, of course. So my napkin variation consist of a crown, bird of paradise and a swan. If we do need to get nit picky about this place I would have to say that the parking situation isn't ideal. Its in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so already parking can suck at times and the restaurant is kinda far away from the actual parking. But thats just me being a snob about it.
(4)Denalee C.
The first thing that I noticed when I walked in the door is the smell. It is the most salivating aroma I have ever experienced and I've never wanted to eat air until I came here. I realize it is a steakhouse but I chose pan fried salmon. It was delicious! The outside had a delicate crust and the inside was moist and tender. The side portion of spinach was tasty but a little bit slimy. However, I still ate it! Although I have been here twice, I am still dying to try the lobster mac and cheese!
(4)Terry H.
I booked this restaurant on Open Table and received 1000 points. This was the second restaurant that we went to during Restaurant Week in November of 2011. Unfortunately, this is not the Wolfgang of Wolfgang Puck's and Spagos. I rated this restaurant a two. Darcie had asked me why and I said, "It's all things considered." Let me start off with the highlight of the evening. The crab cakes were the best I have ever had. The crab meat in this item was chunks and the cake was nice and browned. I used the cocktail sauce from the oyster tray instead of the standard dill sauce. This is all that was impressive here. For the price of nearly $200 for a party of two, I was not impressed with the food. It didn't leave me with that WOW feeling. The steak for two came as a sizzling T bone. Maybe it is the restaurant's style to have beef under-seasoned for that authentic beef taste. I did enjoy that flash burn and grilled taste on the outside, but something was left to be desired. The asparagus was crispy for steamed. The broccoli sautéed in garlic was seasoned quite a bit which made up for the tasteless cow. The service was not very good. Although they serve you the dishes when they come and are pretty quick to move them out of the way, I was finding myself with an empty glass of water too frequently for comfort. All in all, I would not come back here at all.
(2)Rod U.
A very good, classic steakhouse that delivers in quality, ambiance, and flavor. Note: This review is based only on dinner services. Several visits and the food is consistently well prepared. Raw bar items are all fresh and served traditionally. There are no real standouts since quality is a function of the seafood and not the chef (obv). The steaks are all Prime, perfectly aged, well trimmed, and perfectly cooked. Very juicy and tender with nicely concentrated beef flavor. The rib eye is a personal favorite. The only letdown is the lack of different cut including butcher cuts like flat irons and rib caps as well as a lack of choices for bone in and boneless options. The decor of the restaurant leads you to believe you are in a classic steakhouse whose cuisine would be driven by a high end butcher and not a chef. I cannot speak to any of the seafood mains after all this is a steak house. Sides simple and correctly prepared. They are meant to be shared. The wine list is very good with good vintage depth. Prices are high (Hawaii resort pricing). Service is excellent and as always, is as lax and friendly or as professional as you indicate you desire. Highly Recommended.
(4)kristi s.
If you want a big burger, fries, and onion rings for lunch...this is the place to go! They have a $10.00 weekday lunch menu, which you have a choice of a burger, fish sandwich, fish and chips, or a salad. They charge extra for. Heesemon your burger but for the quality, I think it's worth it! They also have a great staff at lunch, Tim and Travis, who are very friendly and efficient with our orders all the time.
(4)Janine G.
My husband and I celebrated Valentine's day at Wolfgangs in Waikiki. I have to say that it was the best dinner we have had since we moved here and the best steak dinner I have had since Peter Luger's almost 40 years ago. The dry aged porterhouse steak for two was tender and cooked to perfection. the lump crabmeat cocktail was sweet and fresh and the generous portion was served with an excellent cocktail sauce. The house salad had fresh shrimp, their fabulous signature bacon, crisp green beans and, with their special red "sauce" one of the best salads I have ever had. Their sides were as wonderful as well. Creamy, perfect mashed potatoes and creamed spinach that was so good that even my spinach phobic husband couldn't stop eating it! Their chocolate mousse was rich, creamy and sinfully delicious. We are not cheesecake fans, but we sampled theirs and it was perfection. Creme brûlée was very good, but unlike everything else we tasted, it was unimpressive. Service was great. The twin brothers that were serving us were friendly, attentive and did an awesome job. We have been to the best steakhouses all over the United States, but this one proved to be by far the best we have been to in a very long time.
(5)Jannet L.
spoiled for steak now. better than dk's dry aged steak. reminded me of peter luger's - meat was so flavorful, cooked perfectly. needs nothing - no sauce, no horseradish. sides, appetizers, who cares? it's all about the steak and i want to keep eating it. seriously, i had peter luger's about 12 years ago and i haven't had a steak that good until i went to wolfgang's.
(5)Jean-Paul G.
Awesome lunch Menu, Mahi and the burgers were great!!
(5)R. L.
Over priced... The food was actually better at wolfgang's express restaurant
(1)Mayu M.
If you want steak cooked in butter, go to Ruth Chris... you want the real taste of steak, then come here... this place, by far is the best steak ever... and the happy hour menu!!!!!!! OMG.... you just cannot ask for anything more. Why 4 stars? well, if they know you, you will get great service and extra goodies... if they dont, well they could seem alittle stuffy to you or just do not warm up to you because they are too busy with their "regulars" or "friends".... that is the only drawback. i am sort of right in between... so i watch them with the other patrons and this is what i see... not too good if you want your new clients to be "regular" clients... but... are we here to talk about the food or the people??? well, perhaps both. the service is beginning to be more important these days than the food... so much competition.... that is all i am going to say.... LOVE THE FOOD....
(4)Stacey M.
One of the best steakhouses in Hawaii. Service in the dining area is wonderful. Very professional and attentive. Not the typical quiet, dimmed-lighted, romantic restaurant. But it's still very comfortable. I actually prefer for the restaurant not to be so quite since my conversations are inappropriate and I talk and laugh loud. Food quality is good. I've been their many times and usually get the same things. For starters, the oysters and canadian bacon always is works. Sometimes they offer a seafood platter with crab, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and lobster. That's also a good choice. For steak and sides, I only eat filet minon, so the Porterhouse Steak or Filet Minon is good. They have so many different potato sides. Creamed spinach is always a must. I'd rather fill up on the steak and sides and skip the dessert. If you like quality, do not go during restaurant week. Although it is a good deal, once you get the regular menu, it's difficult to be content with the quality of the $40 meal they offer. Happy hour is very reasonably priced. The catch is that you need to sit in the bar area which is not that big. The kabobs are really yummy! The meat is so soft. It comes with 2 kabobs over white rice for $7!!! That in itself is almost a whole meal! I've also tried to beed sliders which I don't recommend. The kabobs are the way to go! They have ahi tartar and lobster tartar. Both are decent. Happy hour is simple, reasonably priced, and casual...I went in my scrubs!!!
(4)Helen C.
Expect to pay about $30-40 for your typical entree. I ordered the petit filet mignon, though I was eyeing the rib eye too. So. Good. My boss told me Wolfgang's was different from other steakhouses because of they way they aged their steak. I'm not your biggest steak connoisseur but I definitely appreciate it. We had the Canadian Bacon appetizer too and only got two small slices each. But you know how when you watch cooking shows and the chefs always taste their food and make the obnoxious MMMM THAT'S GOOD eye roll? Yeah, this called for that over-the-top mmm. Service was a little slow to start. We asked to be seated in a quieter section of the restaurant because we were there for a business lunch, but I think they forgot about us for a while. Once they realized we were being neglected, they were very courteous. Food presentation is...well, I guess it's how you perceive it. Either lazy or simple? My plate was just the filet mignon and a dollop of mashed potatoes. I can definitely overlook any presentation if the food taste great, though. I'll be back if I ever feel like treating myself to a splurge meal! **5/31 Yelps Review Challenge**
(4)Edmond K.
I had the Porter house for 2. it was perfectly cooked. The crabcake was the best I had on this Island so far! service was awesome !!
(5)r y.
Our taste buds were impressed! Happy hour is the bomb with nice size tapas and drinks ranging from $5-$7 dollars. (4-6:30 daily in the bar area only) We experienced during the various visits: steak for two, spinach creamed, bacon, lobster mac and cheese, the crab cake, fries, steak kabob, steak sliders and ahi tartar. ALL to die for! Definitely on the pricier side so leave the kids home. Service was terrific all around. Guests of the Royal Hawaiian Center can enjoy the first hour of validated parking for FREE. Three (3) additional hours of parking are available for $1.00 per hour. Regular rates apply thereafter. Free parking promotion effective until December 31, 2011. Some restriction may apply.
(4)Ward K.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a bunch of friends. I was all pumped up as they kept saying how the steak is a 24 day aged bone-in NY Steak and how it is going to melt in my mouth. I could not have been more excited to try this as I had the chance to taste their crab cake their served as the Hale Ina Awards and it was delicious so much so that I had to get another one. lol Ok enough of the crab cake. Like those who know of Restaurant Week it was a fixed menu which I see that Debbie R posted and I'm re-posting. Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 So lets start with their salad. It was nice and refreshing, presentation looked good. The steak was done to perfection and yes it melted in my mouth. Then again, all good steaks should be that way. Ok the two sides were so little that I thought it was a keiki portion. Literally two scoops and it was gone... ok maybe two and a half. The Creamed Spinach was really good and I wish they gave more. From here it goes down hill unfortunately. The Mash Potato tasted like something out of a box rather than freshly made. Did not meet my expectations. I know, I know it shouldn't be a big deal but to me everything should be on par. Next the dessert! I am a big dessert eater, but that cheesecake which was thinly sliced (another keiki portion) which Zar A said it was from Juniors in New York but didn't taste like it at all as I have eaten there during my last trip to the Big Apple. I thought it was one of those frozen ones which they slapped whipped cream and put mint on top. Thought they could of drizzled some fruit puree or something but it was just a thinly sliced cheese cake with whipped cream and a mint. It didn't taste rich and the presentation was lacking. Service was ok and could of been better as they were obviously busy as people were seated one after another. My suggestion is that they hire a helper or have their bus-boys take on some responsibilities like pouring water, seeing if we need anything like most places do. All I can say is that I had a so-so experience here and if I were not with some good friends I would of been very disappointed. I did hear that they have a really good happy hour which I intend to come back and check it out myself.
(3)Karen S.
HAPPY HOUR ROCKS! Went here specifically for Happy Hour and complete steak dinner (steak, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and dessert) for $34.95...the biggest secret on the island. We went around 5:15-5:30 and easily found room at the bar. Service was prompt and attentive. The wine pours were generous. Now for the steak: I must admit that i was really worried about the quality/quantity of food we would get for $34.95. OMG. The steak was amazing, melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly, etc., etc. Why have I waited so long to get here? Would I go back? A million times, YES!
(5)Er G.
Just celebrated my co-workers birthday here at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Wonderful ambiance, delicious lunch with generous portions, excellent service. We heard the happy hour is great too. We will be coming back here again!
(5)William C.
Horrible!!!! It was good when they opened but management has since made a business decision to ignore quality of food & service and focus on turnover of undicerning (mostly Japanese customers) who will happily pay top dollar for something that is slapped on the plate like dog food. Wolfgangs is making money as my server explained, "look around, (non-dicerning japanese tourists) we mentioned that had 300 chinese there for lunch. Wolfgangs Wakiki was half empty when the food was good because there just is enough demand here and places like Ruth Chirs, DK's, BLT already have cornered the market. They figured out that the location Wolfgangs makes it the ideal tourist trap and lowered the bar substantially!! The Wakiki location is absolutely destrying the repuation of Wolfgangs in NYC so this cannot last but for now you are warned! Steak was overdone and the server was suprised we really wanted it sent back to get medium rare like we had ordered. We were the only non-Japanese tourists dining and our server opened up to us and explained the business strategy and apologised, brought us a NY style cheesecake but we won't be back to dine cafateria style, paying double Ruth Chris for 1/100th the quality.
(1)Simon L.
Seriously one of the best steaks ive ever had. The canadian bacon is a must. Two very minor issues, the tables are too close together and also too small.
(4)Tamra P.
I haven't had an actual meal here but stopped in for a happy hour cocktail with a sister from another mister. It was my first time here, and I must say it made me want to come back for food. I had a deliciously dirty martini served up by a personable bartender. I'm not a potato chip lover however their homemade ones were pretty tasty. Just when I was thinking "hmm....these would taste really good with some BBQ dipping sauce" a dish of their signature sauce appeared. Even though it's probably a fancified ketchup, A1, and horseradish sauce combo it was good enough to buy a bottle to take home and add to the hubby's sauce collection (what is it with men and their condiments???). I will have to update my review after eating something other than chips, but our experience here was enjoyable.
(4)Lawrence T.
I mentioned in my last review that my best experiences at Wolfgang's have been at the bar. Since my last review was a three-star rating for the restaurant overall, I think I owe it to Wolfgang's bar to do a review just for them. First of all, happy hour is a great bargain. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., you can get beer for $5, wines for $7 (with a generous pour, I might add), and really good pupus for $7. You can also get certain "martinis" for $7 - I put "martinis" in quotation marks, since just because it comes in a martini glass, it doesn't make it a martini, people. Not sure about the other drinks, but the house wine is regularly priced at $10.95 a glass, so the $7 happy hour price is a very good value. Food-wise, I'd recommend the burger sliders, the steak sliders, or their new kalbi sliders. Each order comes with two delicious sandwiches and a fistful of thin-cut fries (I prefer thick-cut, but these will do fine). Also very good is the tenderloin kebab, which is two skewers of tenderloin chunks, mushrooms and onions over a bed of white rice. Outside of happy hour, the cost of drinking can add up quickly if you're not careful. In my opinion, the prices for their call and premium drinks are hefty even compared with other similary situated fine-dining operations. Stick with the basics and you'll be okay. Of course, a bar is nothing without good bartenders, and Wolfgang's bar has some of the best. They're quick with the drinks, able to make good suggestions, and extremely patient with folks who are undecided or have special requests. They also make excellent conversation - truth be told, I go to Wolfgang's for them first, and everything else after that. The bar crowd is also generally friendly - you've got tourists happy to be in Hawaii, and locals just like you, so making new friends is not a hard thing to do. I don't know how many times I've looked at my watch and been surprised by how late it was, all because I'd been having such a great time. As I said in my last review, the bar is a great place to wind down or rev up. Hope to see you there!
(5)Tze M.
Did someone say BACON? I was told by my friend, Scott K. that I had to try the bacon. Me: just bacon and we share a salad? (thinking that not enough to eat). We each ordered 2 pieces of bacon and shared a salad. Our server introduced us to the Wolfgang steak sauce and a bit of horse radish... Mmmm mmm mmmm mmm mmmmm!!!! The flavors were dancing on my taste buds like a mardi gras party. For days after my rendezvous, I couldn't stop thinking about that bacon. Recently, I had gotten an email for UYE Brunch Boozers with a quick mention of Fillet Mignon eggs Benedict for $12, I was sold! My mind and heart was fixed on trying that. It eclipsed over any thought of bacon in my mind. But when I finally tried it, I was disappointed. It first came to me with the traditional English muffin, a quarter inch thickness of Fillet Mignon, a skimpy-ish poached eggs on each (2) stack with barely minimum hollandaise sauce. And with a whole strawberry. But later the servers came out with their German potatoes. I was a bit happier. I dug in to try the benny and was in shock how tasteless it was. The fillet wasn't seasoned, my eggs was over poached - as I like my eggs with a soft yolk so that my muffin can soak some yolk up. I should of stuck with bacon.
(4)Craig M.
When I saw the sign for Wolfgang's Steakhouse, my first thought was that it was a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Wolfgang is Wolfgang Zwiener, who has restaurants in the swankiest neighborhoods - Park Avenue and Tribeca in New York City, Beverly Hills in California, South Beach in Miami, and Mexico City. His Waikiki Beach restaurant is in the Royal Hawaiian Center, the third level of Building C (C301). I had occasion to have lunch there the other day and had a great dining experience. They do have a lunch special menu with more affordable selections, but I wanted to try one of their featured entrees, so I ordered the Grilled Fresh Catch of the Day - which happened to be Onaga (ruby snapper). With the entrée comes one side dish. The options include German potatoes, cottage or steak fries, mashed potatoes, a jumbo baked potato, sautéed onions, friend onion rings, creamed or sautéed or steamed spinach, steamed asparagus, sautéed or steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, lobster macaroni and cheese, sweet peas and onions, or creamed corn. I was in the mood for something simple, so I asked for the steamed asparagus. It was cooked perfectly with just the right crunch, neither too soft nor too raw. It came with a small bowl of sauce that was creamy like soft mayonnaise, lightly flavored with butter and lemon. It didn't do a thing for me, so I left most of it unused. My entrée was the very good - a healthy chunk of fish that was soft and tender with a beautiful beurre meuniére (buttery and lemony). It was sprinkled with capers that delighted the taste buds with tiny explosions of saltiness to complement the lemony sauce. The flesh was a lovely and flakey, not mushy soft so it didn't fall apart into little pieces when I cut it with my fork. Alongside the fish were several sprigs of fresh and crunchy watercress, one of my favorite adornments because unlike curly parsley, it tastes good ... sweet and peppery. The party of four at the next table was having Wolfgang's "Steak for Two" - two orders (one monster steak per order) of what looked like huge Porterhouses. I could hear them making yummy sounds, which made me wish I had ordered an appetizer because listening to them was making me hungry. They were raving about the steak sauce, a bottle of which was on every table. And why not, for after all, it IS a steakhouse. Anyway, I asked the waiter if I could have a sample because I didn't want to open the bottle on my table just for a taste, so he brought me some in a small bowl. Delicious! When I walked out of there, I was carrying two bottles of their steak sauce in a bag.
(4)Misti J.
I had my wedding reception here last week and this place was AMAZING! The food was SPECTACULAR, the service was great and they even gave us an unexpected manager's discount! They also let us bring our own wine and only charged us 2 corkage fees even though we opened 4 bottles. Food - To start we had crab cakes and salad. The crab cakes were so delicious. I had the salmon for my entree with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. TO DIE FOR!!! I would've cleaned my plate but I was saving room for cake. My dad loved the spinach so much he ate mine! My husband had the filet minion and he said it was awesome. They even provided ice cream to go along with our wedding cake. The whole evening was perfect! Thanks to Wolfgang's for making it extra special. 5 stars!!!!!!!!
(5)Pie C.
Last Night was my First time at the GREAT WOLFGANG STEAKHOUSE! When you Enter the resturaunt the first thing you'll notice is the big smiles and greetings from every staff that they have. Everyone literally greeted us with so much Aloha. Then you see the other guests big smiles and you just instantly feel so good being there. Then you notice the classyness of the place. the tables the chairs the decour are all very matching to the store. Ambiance is toursy, trendy you'll see the glass windows that clearly shows the city of waikiki. now lets get to the juicy details! the FOOD! my GOSHHH!!!! the when we sat down waiting for the stake to come, I felt the most amazing smell of sizzling freshly cooked steak being delivered to every table around me and I suddenly felt this disturbing feeling of jealousy and anxienty longing for that stake to be deliverd on our table! When it finally came the server placed a piece of meat on my plate and without even thinking that it might be hot since it was deliverd steaming hot on our table, I was already took a hug bite of the meat, and once that piece of meat melted in your mouth a sudden rush of happiness that speads to your body like it's some sort of drug. GOSH! writing about it now makes me want to go there this second. wahahaha! maybe I will LOL. TO EVERYONE THAT'S GOING TO WAIKIKI OR TOURIST THAT ARE HAVING THEIR VACA IN HAWAII! PLS THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! you can not leave hawaii without going to Wolfgalng! 5 star service 5 star steak 5 star experience! and they do validate!
(5)Celise N.
The food was delicious but there were some things that just keep the restaurant from being a total 5 star experience. It was loud as there was techno dance music in the background. It just had too much of a bar feeling, a very expensive bar. Second, the place was freezing. I noticed that the thermostat was set at 68 degrees. Um.... in Hawaii, that is a little cold! The steak is not really seasoned. So they have a bottle of Wolfgang's own sauce on the table. However, for $60 steak, it should be fabulous without the need for sauce. Lastly, even though there were a gazillion workers scurrying around, several times I had to look and signal for help. I was not even served a refill on my coffe We had a key lime pie and a cheesecake for dessert as they were they only two choices when using the PlayHawaii certificates. Both were OK, but not out of this world.
(3)Shelley T.
well what a happy hour..... awesome food for only $7... melt in your mouth sliders, lobster crostinis.... ahi .... this is for adults! Also a selection of fabu wines by the glass...even Chandon Brut Rose!! No yellowtail wine or 2 buck chuck or crap appetizers...You must visit this spot... wish we had found out sooner on our vaca... we even brought our 4 year old the second night and the staff were great with her (mind you, she knows how to use a napkin on her lap).... Gregg the bartender was AMAZING.... Belvedere martinis - he knows how to pour them. DEFINITELY a MUST when in waikiki
(5)Lionel P.
This is the best happy hour in Waikiki The service is impeccable. The meal was extremely well prepared to my liking.
(4)L. D.
I love to spoil myself when it comes to steak, and this is the place to do it. The service is impeccable: Most of the food is served family style, and I never had to lift a finger to scoop it onto my plate. The server did it for me, and when my mountain of mashed potatoes started looking a little small, he was right there asking if I wanted more. Why, yes please! My boyfriend and I shared the steak for two, which is actually a LOT of delicious meat. I also recommend the sauteed mushrooms, rice (yes, rice), and my favorite: the creamed spinach. What I like about the ambiance is you KNOW its fine dining, but its laid back at the same time. the service is also fine dining, but its not forced or imposing. My boyfriend told me to pick ANY restaurant for my birthday dinner next week, and I chose to go back to Wolfgangs. It's THAT good. But then again, I am a steak kinda girl.
(5)Jeremy M.
FIrst off, went for Valentine's Day, which is a guaranteed busy night for any restaurant so my review may not necessarily be representative of their usual service/quality. Went to dinner at 7. Looked over the menu they had on display outside and thought the prices were very reasonable so decided to give it a try. We were seated and surprise! they had their lunch menu on display so dinner is of course 2-3x as much. Was that an accident or the old bait n switch haha? Oh well, might as well have a good steak on V-Day. Ordered the Steak for Two, one of their most popular steak dishes, and it was okay but not great as far as aged beef steaks go. Beef was excellent quality, it was just missing something as far as flavor. I'm comparing this to others like Ruth's Chris and Hy's, both of which I enjoyed more than Wolfgang's (Hy's is my favorite steakhouse in Honolulu BTW). I would have enjoyed the meal more if not for the fact that they sat us at a very small circular table, the kind you might expect to be seated at for a happy hour but not a fine dining restaurant. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume this was just a one-time seating arrangement they set up for the last minute Valentine's Day diners like myself who did not have reservations. Service was good and friendly, but this place needs to get their act together. Took 45 mins for our food to arrive. In the meantime we had a good laugh as several of the waiters apparently forgot who ordered what and would pass by tables asking if they ordered a certain dish, only to find out that it was meant for the couple two tables away. Nothing wrong with that, just a sign that the staff is either new or they were simply too busy that night, neither of which made me feel any better about dropping $150 for steak and potatoes. I'll be blunt: I would not recommend this restaurant over any of the other steakhouses in Honolulu. Their steak is good and they have some good side dishes, but it was just not at the level of some of the other restaurants and did not seem like a good value. Sorry Wolfgang's, but I must speak my mind.
(2)Jess W.
I love Wolfgang's - delicious! If only I were richer so I could eat here regularly. I came here because I had a $50 gc and it was my fiance's birthday. I figured it would be nice. We were seated by an open window with a nice view of Kalakaua. Doesn't sound great, but it was very pleasant albeit a bit street noist. Our server was very friendly and made suggestions for ordering. We ordered the crab cake, bacon, porterhouse, German potatoes and lobster mac and cheese. The crab cake was ok, but nothing special. The bacon was sooooooo good! They say it is extra thick, but I was not prepared for the extreme thickness of hte bacon. The Porterhouse was huge - we only finished half. Next time we come here, we're only getting one steak - the filet. The filet was truly melt in your mouth. I had no idea what that meant before I had Wolfgang's filet. The lobster mac and cheese was to die for, I only wish there was more in the serving! The German potatoes were excellent and very tasty. For dessert, we had the special cheesecake flown in from New York. It was a huge slice but taste-wise, it was just ok. I wish there was some strawberries or other fruit to go with the cheesecake, which was quite plain. I had to use the restroom while i was there and almost slipped. So did my fiance, who was wearing athletic shoes. Stay on the mats - the hallway floors are dangerously slippery! There are mats lining the hallways, I'm sure for that exact reason. In the end we spent about $200. Thank goodness we had the gc to offset some of that!
(4)Evan G.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. Especially considering the pricing. We were wandering around Honolulu on vacation and decided to stop in here since it was near the jewelry store that we went to. It wasn't quite dinner time yet, maybe 4:00 or so, and the restaurant was maybe half full. The manager at the host stand didn't know if he'd be able to fit us in and my immediate thought was "are you kidding me?" I understand the fact of reservations and whatnot but I sincerely doubted that everyone made a reservation for 4:15 all at once. He seated us in the corner by the door, somewhat boxed-in, instead of near the window views that were all available. After 10 minutes I had to get up to find someone to actually come over to the table and serve us. After that the service was alright, but I shouldn't even have to do that in the first place. I understand when people are busy, and really, all I needed was an "I'll be with you in a minute" and I would've been fine. I'm OK with that. But not even greeting is unacceptable. Food was fantastic, had Filet Mignon, it was huge, side of broccoli, it was huge. But it's hard to get over that bad first impression. If I were back in Hawaii ever again, I would not return.
(2)Hawaiian I.
LUNCH REVIEW: When locals are looking for lunch in Waikiki. It's not always easy to find a budget meal. So, once you resign to the fact that you will spend 1.5 - 2 times normal, the quest is for a good meal. I decided to find some lunch in or near the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The new food court there looked promising since I didn't really want to eat fast food. But, while wandering around, I stopped to view the menu here at Wolfgang's. I thought that I'd keep it in mind for a special occasion in the future. I was clearly not a tourist, and casually dressed. Still, the hostess came outside to greet me, answer questions and give me a takeout menu. I was impressed, and thought that I'd surely return for a special occasion. But, as I read the Lunch Menu, I found that the Hamburger there costs just $14. Cheese, steak fries, AND onion rings come with the meal. Considering that The Counter in Kahala Mall would charge me $13 for a burger and fries, I ended up eating a cheeseburger for lunch there. Another in my group ordered the (Canadian) BLT after we sampled the Canadian Bacon appetizer. I don't know if business is just slow in this economy or if they genuinely provide great service. But, we were treated as if we were big spenders and not locals looking for a budget lunch. By the way, the food was great. Portions were large. Prices were reasonable and just a few dollars more than the food court, however, you will want to add a tip. Highly recommended, (for lunch.) Hope to have dinner there soon. But, the dinner prices are in line with other premium steakhouses, (expensive.)
(4)John S.
Definitely a disappointment. I've eaten at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn (where Wolfgang worked for many years before opening his establishment) and that is the gold standard for ALL steakhouses. About the food: on a scale from 1-10, I'd give the steak a 5. The bacon appetizer was tough. At Luger's, the steak & bacon melt in your mouth without even chewing. If you want a salad that is vapid, order the Wolfgang salad. We also ordered the mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, & cream corn...all of which tasted frozen or out of a can. Hard to believe Wolfgang's got these steakhouse staples wrong.
(2)Richard B.
Check your bill carefully, more in a moment. I had a another excellent lunch here this week. We ordered the bacon appetizer which is always great. Theirs is second only to the hand carved slab that shows up at times on the Wynn (Vegas) buffet. The lobster bisque was yummy. But almost as soon as the spoon was put down after only the first taste, out come our entrees. What has happened to multiple course timing in Honolulu? No comment from one of what must have been five or more different people that helped us this day, just a pleasant drop and run. Two of us selected from the lunch special menu and really enjoyed the burger; nicely sized to the bun, perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious. One ordered without tomato had a lovely slice of tomato. The Wolfgang's Salad was a hit and even stayed oddly fresh later that day at home. They offer Champagne on the by-the-glass list for $10.95 along with whites and reds. "Is it really Champagne?, I ask. "Yes." Our waiter (one of five, six? all pros) came back shortly with a correction. No, not really from France but the California version was delicious and I appreciated his attentive correction. We also returned a white that one of us didn't like and it was replaced promptly. The apfelstrudel mit schlagsahne for dessert was delightful and shared among three of us. Good coffee, too. Now the weird bit. They don't print the actual price on the lunch menu. My bacon starter which is listed as $4 on the menu shows up as $4.95 on my bill. "We don't print the cents on the menu" said one of the many. Hmm? Makes for a sleeker more stylish menu design but that's what? a 20% hidden increase? My $10.95 sparkling wine showed up as $12.95. They comped both which was nice but I only asked for a price correction. Despite the hiccups I'll be back for more. The Cranky Gourmet
(4)Suzanne R.
RUTH'S CHRIS IS BETTER! I'm a huge meat/steak fan. I swear I crave it at least once a week. Anyways, we went for dinner and it was just ok. The ambiance was a bit crowded for my taste. Our waiter Brendan (I think that was his name) was awesome and I probably would have rated lower should we not of had him. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer and they were oh so delicous! I love oysters! Then our table had the 3 filets, 2 ribeyes, and lobster. Our sides were the mashed potatoes, asparagus, peas and onions and the steak fries. The lobster was the best dinner and the mashed potatoes the best side. For desert we split the chocolate cake, brulee and key lime pie. The pie was the best out of the three. If I were to go again I would get the lobster and oysters. My steak which I ordered medium rare - came out closer to medium. I even explained to them what the - means just in case although they should have known...it means closer to rare. Very disappointed and one of the managers a tall guy with dark hair was exceptionally rude about my steak being closer to medium. BAD EXPERIENCE! But like I said our waiter was awesome! I heard they have a good happy hour so I'll re-post after I go. Don't really want to go but promised a friend I would.
(3)Stephanie F.
My husband and I went there for dinner lat night. I am on the military and love eating out so we are trying to ind good places to eat for the next three years. Wolfgangs steakhouse was Amazing!!!! Our waiter was Raki and he was attentive and on point. The crab cakes were just like the ones back md. And the filet melted in ur mouth. Get the corner table by the window.. Only down was no kids menu but a place like this is really for adults anyway!!!! Enjoy
(4)Hiro S.
aged steak were very delicious!!!
(5)Dani P.
I did my yelp research before heading to Wolfgang's and started by ordering the canadian bacon. Meh...nothing special to me. Even my bacon-loving-boyfriend didn't rave about it. Service was just ok - nothing terrible happened but nothing spectacular either. It seems as it they are just order taking - no descriptions of the food, how its prepared or upsell. The only person who did a good job, in my opinion, was the wine sommelier who did know how to describe the wine and also attempted an upsell - kudos to him! The mac-n-cheese was blah. In my opinion again, which is what Yelp is about, I would go to Wolfgang's if on a trip by yourself and just want a steak and a beer. The environment upstairs in the strip mall is too-well-lit for a romantic evening, too loud for a group and no warmth to the room. But then again, there's plenty of other steakhouses that I'd recommend before Wolfgang's. And keep in mind, this restaurant has NOTHING to do with Mr. Wolfgang Puck.
(2)Amber W.
A haiku: Steak is best in Hawaii But they'll fuck up your order, guaranteed Get in my belly, cow
(5)Laura G.
We ate here while on vacation from California, and had rather high expectations. Those expectation were not met in any way shape or form. :( The portion sizes are generous, and can feed 3-4 people, but everything beyond that the experience was disappointing. The hostess sat us at a table that wasn't completely set to start. We ordered the steak for 4, which is 2 large T-bones, and asked for it to be medium. It was served rare. As in cool dark red center rare. :( We had to send it back. The broccoli was undercooked, and the rice just plain steamed rice. Our mashed potatoes were good, and the baby greens salad was good, but it is hard to mess those up. The staff was very accommodating though, and I got immediate attention when I made eye contact and nodded. Overall I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It may seem impressive, but is just an overall disappointment.
(2)Austen I.
Service: Outstanding. The hostesses, manager, every waiter we walked by greeted us as we walked in. Our waiters were helpful with the history of the restaurant, the appetizers, wine selection, the meat we were about to indulge in, and the dessert menu. I was taking a picture of the menu to look at later and without asking, the waiter brought me a paper copy of the menu. They rock. Ambiance: We went at 6pm and it was a bit hot, but it cooled as the night went on. I would recommend going at 730 or later. Also, don't bother dressing up for this place. It's very casual. You could get away with shorts if you wanted to. I guess it's in Waikiki so anything goes. Appetizers: We had the crab cakes. There was too much crab and not enough cake. Amazing I know. There was too much of the good stuff. The Steak: We ordered the porterhouse for three. If you're like me, you'll have to do a quick google to remember that porterhouses have three types of meat: New York Strip, Filet, and Sirlion. The plate was hot and huge. Tons of beef. I'm torn. I had high expectations for this steak house. Everyone I know raves about it. But the steak was only OK. How sad. If I crave steak I will never think of Wolfgang's. This place failed to imprint on my mouth that I should get here fast if I want to eat meat and a lot of of it. Don't get me wrong, the beef quality was excellent, but there wasn't enough seasoning for my palate and the steak didn't have that crispy crust that I love. The steak did have some redeeming qualities. Each steak section was completely different and completely interesting. We tasted each section, even sections within the same sections, and found that each piece screamed it's own distinction. For example, the New York Strip was the "meatiest" where the filet had a grassy, marrow taste. We had a great conversation just about our meal. That is definitely worth bonus points. Dessert: SCHLAG. APPLE STRUDEL. FUDGE SUNDAE. MORE SCHALG. I don't care what I get next time. It's gonna have schlag (german whipped cream) in it. Seriously though, the strudel and sundae were awesome. (more schlag please). I really really really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but I can't do it. The current 3.5 rating is absolutely right. Steak ok, everything else awesome. Go to try it and say that "insert your favorite steakhouse" is better.
(3)Erika A.
HAPPY HOUR (PAU HANA) REVIEW: daily: 4:30-6:30 draft beer: $4 glass of wine: $5 martini: $ 6 pupu menu: $5 This place just started their pau hana menu last week. My BF and I were the only ones at the bar for about an hour and 1/2. The bartender was way cool. I guess he was bored cuz he was talking to us the entire time. Nothing else to do when there are no other patrons to serve. I had 2 draft beers served in an ice cold frosted mug that just hit the spot. The bartender recommended the steak tartare and steak mini burgers for $5 each. The tartare was great! Both waiter and boyfy looked at me like I was on drugs for eating raw meat, but the tartare had a really clean flavor. It was served as a set of 3 with the tartare on toast and paired with a dab of mustard, capers, onions and tomatoes. Next time I'll take pictures, sorry : ) Boyfy's steak burgers (not ground burgers, the other ones on the menu-sliced steak) were ok. They were cooked medium rare, but could have used a bit more flavor. It was served with a load of shoestring fries. The bartender also gave us Wolfgang's BBQ sauce to use as a dip for the steak burgers. The BBQ sauce added some zing that was needed. Even though the steak could have used a little more flavor, you just can't get a better size portion of a pupu at a quality restaurant for $5! Next time I'll try the mini burgers and tuna tartare. This was a great way to try out a way expensive place on the cheap. I love happy hour! Free parking for 3 hours at Royal Hawaiian. After pau hana was over at 6:30, we walked right across the street for another 30 minutes of drinks and food at Top of Waikiki (see my review on that too: ) Wolfgang's is a beautiful place that I have to behave myself in. It's a nice change from all the rowdy crappy places that people get their drink on at. One of these days I'll have to make a dinner reservation cuz I'm dying to try their steaks!
(4)Julie H.
Happy Hour. That is all I have to say. I didn't actually have dinner here, just had some yummy pupus and delicious wine for some great prices. The pupu menu for happy hour is rather limited- steak or ahi tartare and burger or steak sliders. However, all were delicious. I would go with the beef over the ahi though, as the ahi was just okay. It definitely needed more flavor. But they are all only $5. The draft beer is $4, wines $5 and martinis $7. They offer a great selection of house wines all for $5 and the bartenders are really knowledgeable and friendly. They also make a delicious Dirty Martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive. Happy hour is DAILY from 4-6:30 and well worth it!
(4)Sky S.
Somehow, I thought this place was one of Wolfgang "Puck's"... It is not. I've seen "Dried Aged Steak" on Food Network and wanted to try it ever since. I was so happy that when I heard this place serve them! The steaks were AWESOME!! It just a bit too salty for me but nice red wine will make saltiness go away. xD We sat at bar counter. Had 3 rounds of $5 glass wine. Shared 2 pupus, 2 steak dinner (Rib eye and NY), 2 sides and a dessert. It was more than enough food for two. (We had to take half of our meal home!) And our dinner cost less than $150. Great price, I think.
(4)Tasha T.
Went here the week they opened in Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, and the service was pretty bad. Understandable only because they were just starting the operation in Hawaii. Tried it again last night, and service was much better. Ordered the Lobster Brisk soup, crab cakes, Steak for Two and German potatoes. Soup was very salty, crab cakes were satisfying. Steak was great, but that was expected of a steakhouse. German potatoes were alright. Unfortunately, our server mixed up the checks and gave us the bill for the table next to us. We kindly corrected him. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant, nor the ambiance. Kind of open, tables close together and noisy... Much like a food court.
(3)Daniel R.
Go here for lunch. They have great $10 lunch specials, and they don't skimp out on what they serve you either. I had the wolf burger and I left feeling pretty satisfied. The burger was delicious alongside the fries & onion rings it came with. I'm not a fan of cheese on my burgers but you can add on cheese for I think it was $2 more. But the special includes other choices like mahimahi fish n chips, a mahi mahi sandwich, and salads, which my friends said all were delicious as well. Service was great, but I mean it's kind of expected at a restaurant like this. Definitely come here for lunch if you're in Waikiki, free validated parking too!
(4)N. O.
Wines overpriced, salmon had no seasoning, very bland, broccoli extremely salty, german potatoes drowning in butter. Guess since they call themselves a steakhouse, you can't expect, anything else to be up to standard.
(1)Sara H.
tried this place out bc my baby brother was turning 18 and he is a steak fiend. this was his kind of restaurant. best to go with lots of meat-lovers, though not impossible if one of your party prefers something else (my mom had the salmon and said it was yummy). my bro, dad and i shared a steak for 3. it was a TON of meat. we also got a ridiculous amount of sides. def get the german potatoes! i say pass on the lobster mac and cheese. not enough lobster! all and all, this is a good place to go if you're celebrating a special occasion, if you have a monster appetite and if someone else is footing the bill. ;)
(4)Asuncion F.
I absolutely luv this place!!! We were seated by a window overlooking the Waikiki strip. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. A friend and I went to have lunch there and they have a variety of choices. We intentionality went to have a light lunch and their $10 lunch menu was perfect. I had their half pound burger and he had a mahi mahi burger. Both came with fries and onion rings. The servers were very friendly and aimed to please their guests. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I definitely will come out here again. Next time I'm getting the rib eye :-)
(5)Koa M.
Ate dinner there on a Friday night in Waikiki. We were late for our reservations and called, they were very accommodating. They basically told us not to worry they'll see us when we get there. We had requested a table by the window and that is exactly what we got when we showed up. Yea! The service was excellent. They were attentive but not constantly hovering over us. Now for the food... one person in the party ordered their bacon that is on the menu as an appetizer. It was wonderful. I would have never ,on my own, ordered that. You can bet I will next time. Crab cake was good but does not compare to Morton lump crab cake. There was 4 of us and we ordered their steak for 2 and a New York. They were great and more than enough to feed us all and take home. Sides- bake potato, nothing special, cream corn-excellent. For desert we had the New york cheese cake again won won wonderful! cream brûlée and the apple strudel were just average. I would definitely recommend and come back again. The only thing I did not like is having to drive into waikiki and then park and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping center.
(4)David G.
3 to 3 &1/2 stars. I really thought this place was going to be better. I went with a positive attitude and was really hoping for a great time, but it was lacking on many levels. There were positives to Wolfgang's and I think I will go back and give it another try. Their wine list is impressive along with their massive portions. Their prices were high, but in line for a restaurant of this caliber. The service was friendly and attentive. However, they made several mistakes that should have never happened at a restaurant this nice/expensive. Either way, I will go back and give it another shot. This places has potential...
(3)Kelly M.
Amazing bar and very cool bartenders! From 4-6:30 they have happy hour with all pupu's $5. Don't miss it. Then there's the Taste of New York-$35 for an exquisite NY steak with creamed spinach n mash potatoes, oh and a pile of real whip cream along size a modest real New York cheesecake. I'm spreading the news... New York, New York. :D yum n then sum.
(4)Ash P.
While the steak was great, the service wasn't. Not worth the money you will spend. Thought the tables on the patio were tacky. The wood floors were a hazard. Mass confusion regarding the Pau Hana specials. They are on the menu but aren't available unless u r sitting at the bar.
(1)Kevin C.
One of my favorite places to go when I visit - always get the steak for 2, creamed spinach, and lobster mac and cheese. Don't forget the chips and the beer!
(5)Kalama K.
Was torn over Wolfgang's or BLT as I hadn't tried either. Went to Wolfgang's. Kind of the same theme as a bunch of the other reviews. Really good service, Gave us the exact seat requested on-line...but an uninspiring meal. Oysters were malnourished, Tomato/mozerella was bland, Steamed broccoli was shriveled, Ribeye was hard to cut (dull knife and sinue). Was hoping for more of a dark wood cozy steakhouse feel (like it's Luger's lineage), but seating is open, impersonal, and in close quarters. The head maitre 'd was really on his game though.
(3)Alfred G.
In my humble opinion, I must say that Wolfgang's is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I'm pretty sure that this is the only place that serves dry aged steaks and you could actually tell the difference. My T-Bone steak was how I liked it (big, thick , juicy) the creamed spinach was good and the canadian bacon was awesome.. I've heard that the mac n' cheese with lobster is good so I will order that the next time. The service was top knotch, the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure that everything was going well. There was a great selection of wine and the atmosphere was a bit noisy but tolerable. My overrall experience was a very good one and I've been to many steak places before and would list Wolfgang's amongst my top 5
(4)Ann M.
Made reservations through open table for my husband's surprise birthday dinner, and had to wait at the bar for a while until we got a table. When we did get seated, were right next to the kitchen doors. The hostess seemed a little scattered brained for a classy type restaurant. They were really busy that night with a large party on the other side, but we didn't get our food for a whole hour. The ambiance was nice and noisy. and we had a wonderful light mauka breeze flowing in. The food was good...but i definitely had better steaks elsewhere. I had the Fillet Mignon and my husband got the rib eye. The steaks didn't have much flavor or felt like it melted in my mouth. I actually used the steak sauce on the table. I know, a cardinal sin when dining at such a fine steakhouse, I should not have to be doing that at all. But we did have a wonderful waiter and the bartender, both were really professional, proficient, yet down-to-earth and pleasant. Those two ladies salvaged the evening. Bottom line, it's a nice place, but i expected more for the price we paid.
(3)O G.
It's not every night where you get to dine in a brand new restaurant transplanted from NYC for Valentine's day and even get to meet the owner. I had big hopes for this place and it both surprised and failed me. Apps: The oysters are not bad but the bacon is off the hook! It's thick like Oprah's moustache (before make up, of course) and salty like Nancy Pelosi when Hillary got Secretary of State . Steak: We got the porterhouse for two, which can feed three. It had a nice nutty flavor to it. The bad part? They pre-cut the steak! When you do that it loses a lot of its flavor. And the plates they used were these tacky white plates with green trim screaming, "return me to Denny's" that were made in China. Usually that's not a big issue, but they bring these plates out steaming hot, making me wonder what else besides arsenic and bad intentions are leaking out of these plates into the beef. Bread: Cold! How can they serve steaks on sizzling plates but serve cold bread and stick butter? Aiya. Dessert: Did not have. I think this place has a lot of promise. The steak itself was good, but there are a few things that made this place sink from a 4 down to a 3.
(3)Amanda S.
Great food but the new York steak I got was a little bland for my taste. The MAC n cheese with lobster was awesome though!
(4)Kristina E.
As a steakhouse, this place kinda sucks. I came here for dinner one night and it was completely empty. First of all, let's start off with the steaks since this is supposed to be a steakhouse. We ordered the steak for two. It came out sizzling on a plate and already cut for you. I took one bite and can you say BLAND?! I never ever ever ever add salt to food when I eat out at restaurants but I had to pile the stuff on so it would have some taste! Needless to say that it was the worst steak I've ever paid for. If I'm going to pay upwards of $50 for a steak it better be seasoned and melt in the mouth good, this steak was neither. I couldn't believe I had to add salt at this expensive steakhouse. I also never eat steak with any ketchup or steak sauce, it's sacreligious for me but on top of the salt I had to add, I had to eat the steak with their house steak sauce. I was very disappointed in this place. I honestly can say that anyone can make a steak with more taste than Wolfgang's. Can you say FAIL?! However, I returned for happy hour one day and they do have a pretty good happy hour menu, so they do deserve two stars for that. I would come back for happy hour but never again for a steak. If I were judging just on steaks, which is supposed to be their claim to fame, this place would get zero stars!
(2)C H.
Steak was excellent and the Cheese cake was to die for. I would go again.
(4)Susan K.
I was very fortunate to be invited to a special friend's birthday party held at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki. The party of around 38 people was held in a private room located in the back of the restaurant, complete with pre-selected menu and open bar. Very Nice! We started with a delicately seasoned and very moist crabcake that had large chunks of crabmeat with little filling, delicious! Next came an odd beefsteak tomato and onion salad that made me wonder why in the world don't they use some of our fresh, delicious and locally grown tomatoes? The choice of entree offered for this special event included filet mignon, rib eye steak, or wild salmon served with a choice of baked potatoe, mashed potato, white rice (really?) and creamed spinach. I chose the rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Honestly, the entree and sides were just okay. The most remarkable thing about my entree was how absolutely enormous my steak was and how it nearly filled the plate, the meat was very flavorful, but needed a better sear on the outside. My table partners giggled at the sheer volume of beef on my plate compared to their filet mignon which I would guess to be about 5 ounces. I don't like creamed spinach, and don't know too many people who do like creamed spinach and I was a little surprised that they would serve it as a side veggie, especially since we have such a variety of fresh veggies available here in Hawaii. The mashed potatoes were creamy and lump-less. A dessert tray was akwardly served to the table for all of us to share. The service was a little clumsy and the room was excessively noisy to the point that I could not have a conversation with the person sitting right next to me. If you enjoy a steakhouse ambiance and aren't on the look-out for fresh local fare served in a tropical setting then Wolfgang's may suit you just fine.
(3)Frank T.
I thought the wine selection was good, and the apps were great but i was not that impressed with the steak.
(3)Jirarat S.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Although I enjoyed the food, the service was average at best. The first thing I noticed was that the hostesses (or maybe just the one hostess) didn't seem very professional. I would have expected them to dress more classy and conservative. I'm sorry, but one of them looked like a hooker. She also seemed to be chatting with her friends at the bar while the other hostess was busy at the front desk. Moving on... Our waiter was nice enough to give us the run down of the menu and their specials. We ended up ordering the lobster cocktail and porterhouse for two with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The lobster cocktail was amazing. There was more meat than I expected for the $22. The porterhouse was cooked medium rare, exactly how we ordered it and it came out still sizzling on the platter. The creamed spinach was so creamy and soft, almost like baby food. The mashed potatoes were very creamy as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the food but damn, can I get some water? I didn't order anything else to drink and their water glasses were tiny and only refilled once. I kept waiting to see if someone was going to refill it but no. There were waiters and what not all over the place and they can't even keep the water glasses filled? It was a Saturday and they were busy but it really bugs me that they weren't on top of things. The dining area was a bit congested and became very loud. It didn't feel like I was in a nice place...it felt like a diner or cafeteria. The only thing that really made this experience was the lobster and that I was there celebrating my 2.5 year anniversary with my guy.
(3)Albus C.
We came here around 4:00 on a weekday and were seated in the lounge. The waiter seemed annoyed probably because the hostess triple sat him so we were patient. He took our drink order which came back incorrectly but we sucked it up. We opted for the filet, lobster mac and cheese, sliders and ahi and steak tartars. The apps were good, especially since they were on happy hour. Lobster mac and cheese had two small pieces of lobster, an oily film on top and needed salt. The medium rare filet came out lukewarm on a hot plate with a raw, cold center. It lacked flavor and I guess you were supposed to use the side gravy to make it edible? Wouldn't have known because the waiter failed to say anything. He never came back to check on the quality of our food or if we wanted another round of drinks. All in all, Wolfgangs is overpriced for the quality of food and service. You are honestly better off at Ruth's Chris.
(1)Magnum P.
Nice, pricey, wanted to like it more. The filet was huge and good, the seafood appetizers were so so.
(3)Dana B.
Jonas is the best bartender ever! Great Happy Hour, loved the filet sliders & the taste of New York.
(5)Holly B.
Good "lunch special" menu for $12 - 14, which includes Loco moco, grilled Mahi sandwich, grilled burger, or fish and chips. That's affordable for Waikiki! Nice presentation. Service is good, and everyone helps out at all tables, not just your server. Dessert is separate and a little pricey for either creme brulee, key lime pie, apple streudel, chocolate cake, hot fudge sundae, or cheesecake.
(3)KichiGuy W.
I went here on Sunday May 16th during lunch for their hamburger special that I happened to see while browsing oceanic's hawaiieventsonline.com . The wait help service was unbelievably good and even the super tall manager in the suit was one step ahead of our needs. I did read the last person's review and I cannot even picture what he experienced by the extremely good service that I got. After reading that I felt that I should at least mention my very first and recent experience there just to be fair. I am not calling the other writer a liar nor am I writing this just to backup Wolfgang's, I am just stating my honest personal experience. I had the hamburger special for $10 that came with onion rings, french fries, pickles, sweet onions, tomatoes and lettuce plus all the condiments. The hamburger was cooked to perfection just as I ordered it, medium and full of juices that ran out with every bite. The Hamburger with everything in it barely fit in my mouth without stretching my jaw, I had to cut in half just to eat it, and yeah it was that large. It also included a free soft drink with endless refills of which I drank 4. My girlfriend had the Hollywood chopped salad that she really enjoyed, it had many different vegetables along with what I think was feta cheese and either mango or papaya bits in it. I did taste 4 fork fulls and everything in there complimented each other with the fruit adding that extra touch. During the entire time we were there, we were never neglected nor was anyone else that I saw. When I asked for an extra napkin, not only did I get 2 hot wet towels but also lemon wedges to wash my hands with. The tall manager guy in the nice suit seemed almost psychic as my coke and water kept being refilled without me having to ask even once. Our bill barely came out to 22 bucks and I gladly left $30 dollars to cover the bill with tip. There are not many places especially in Waikiki where you can eat a meal like that for that low of a price coupled with top notch service anymore. They also validate your parking for 3 hours and when you drive out you pay nothing. I have been to other places in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center that validate, but with those validations you still have to pay $3 minimum when you leave. I would definitely recommend this place to my parents or friends. I had a hard time deciding what was greater while writing this review, the service or the food but both were excellent.
(5)S L.
LOVE this place. They age their own beef here. I was lucky enough to have a tour and went into the beef aging room during their grand opening. The porterhouse is delicious and tender. Most people come here for dinner but what I really want to talk about is lunch. It's about $20 per person. Their burgers are about $15 and the servings are mammoth with giant onion rings. I recommend getting the Beverly Hills Chop salad and a side of their bacon. That bacon is magic -- it is a must try. I would finish lunch with some coffee because you'll need that to fight off that food coma. Try the lunch here, its definitely worth it and its also great for business meetings.
(5)Jane M.
I am a local and enjoy Ruthies and Mortons frequently. Tried Wolfgangs and thought it was awful. Here's why... Atmosphere is noisy and touristy Waiter was more interested in helping the Japanese tourists than taking care of our table of locals. Steak tasted old..I cannot come up with a better description than that. I ordered it med rare and got well. The waiter was annoyed that I asked for a med rare replacement. My friend had fish...had better at Zippys. The sides were forgettable. A table on the other side of the room was soooo noisy with drunk folks we couldn't have pleasant conversation and the manager did nothing. This place totally blows and it was assets of money and time.
(1)David M.
As we were looking for a quick happy hour and possibly more...Let's start with the hostess greeting; very lack luster, she seemed preoccupied and did not to give us her full attention. As we sat in the bar area (table), we were not sure if we were to be waited on or call our own drinks, as we were not advised by hostess. We sat for some time with no acknowledgement save for some looks from the bartender and hostess, yet still we waited. Finally coming to the conclusion that Wolfgang did not want our money, we took ourselves elsewhere. Being a customer service manage I would suggest retraining in basic customer service skills.
(1)Marky M.
Went for lunch, service was wonderful, got the dinner option NY sirloin. It was average.... not great. But the real downfall of the meal was the baked potato. Honestly, I did not think you could ruin a baked potato.... It being a steakhouse.... there really is no excuse for blowing a baked potato especially given the menu's pricing.
(1)Michael M.
I had a surprise birthday dinner at W.P. and I was happy to see all my friends there. We were at the far end of the restaurant in a wing that had no air conditioning and with windows wide open. I rarely dress up to a restaurant and was taken back with people in surf shorts and rubber slippahs all around as we waited for our table. I told a friend I came with that I should have worn shorts and a T shirt too! But here I was in a long sleeved shirt, long pants and dress shoes. The room had no air conditioning in it and only windows wide open. It was warm that night. The tables around us all had very young children. (cry-baby kind, some bloody murder screaming, some you had to turn around and make sure the parents weren't killing them loud-ok I guess you get my drift). Our table had 8 people on it. And every table around us had infants/toddlers under a year old. Aside from the crying babies, being a Saturday night constant sirens blasted as fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles flashed down Kalakaua Avenue. I believe everyone said, "SURPRISE!" when I appeared. yet I couldn't hear it (guess why?) The menu looked good and I was looking for the Porter House Steak as this is the signature of most steak places. They offered a variety of meats. I was also in the mood for a prime rib if all else fails but none was available. I also looked at the filet mignon and lamb, but was listening to what others were ordering. After much discussion (through the noise previously mentioned) we decided to order various salads, the house fries and Porterhouse steak for four. Being a fan of Ruth Chris' I was in comparison mode from the get-go. The food came quickly and soon we were eating salads, which are generous portions split in half by the waiter and we shared the Wolfgang salad which is a must eat! The steamed spinach was also delectable and a must eat! When the steaks came around I was a bit taken back when I saw the size of the steaks for four seemed a bit smallish. The steak was already cut from the bone in bite-size pieces with the rareness we had ordered it. Perfection. But I was still amazed at how small the portion was for four people. Interestingly the salads, appetizers and even the fries were large in proportion. The service was excellent and bus boys attentive to refilling water glasses and drinks. When my specially made birthday cake came around with candles on it, you could barely hear the happy birthday tune (not that I wanted to hear it) with the sirens and babies crying. I would have given this restaurant another star if we were placed in a less noisy room. Another star for a bigger steak. But overall experience waiters/busboys five star rating. Food a three star rating (averaging between the steaks and side dishes). Some points that prevented me from giving a higher rating: artificial flowers in the men's room (this is Hawai'i we have lots of fresh flowers and a great selection of plants), just a single fresh arrangement in the waiting area of the restaurant and nowhere else. I wish they would have a valet parking for some of these fine dining restaurants as we parked rather far away in the parking structure at the top of the building.
(2)Mariko F.
I love wolfgang! They have very good steak and happy hour is a killer! I recommand them for visitors and friends who want eat a good steak ! I am local who lives in town and try out a good stuff with good deal! However, I was very disappointed one time, I think the some of their waiters are not friendly, One of them made a remark that I went their for happy hour and I can't ask for bread because happy hour comes with chips and their bread cost not cheap! after that the waiter's attitude changed totally. and he teamed up with another waiter and not treated us nice.and I didn't need to hear that ask for little bit of bread is that crime to me to put down, like I am cheap?? and 2 of the waiter wanted us to leave as soon as possible! and no. 2 waiter charged us regular price for drinks. Watch out for the bill and check that out! If they don't like you they do that kind of thing! but I like one of the most experinced waiter like Nate, he is proffesional and very freindly. Tthe Wolfgang is the most famous steakhouse and they should educate their waiter like Nate who treat the custmer nice! but we left tip that they didn't deserved!
(4)Kristine C.
My boyfriend took us to Wolfgangs for our 2nd year anniversary. I must say the service and food is just exquisite. My boyfriend requested for a window seat, over looking the Waikiki streets and they made it happen. On top of their excellent service, we arrived about 45 minutes early of our reservation. While we waited at the bar and ordered some drinks, we got called to be seated earlier than the reservation time. Again, great service. During dinner, I wanted lobster and of course my boyfriend wanted his steak. In result we ordered the Surf N' Turf, meal came with an 8 oz steak, 1lb lobster tail, champagne. On the side (does not include) mashed potatoes, lobster mac n' cheese. Both sides were hands down the best mashed potatoes (creamy w/pepper gravy), and lobster mac n' cheese. The servers were very attentive (not annoyingly), and the manager greeted us to make sure our meal was just right. Throughout the course of the meal, I was really cold and the manager opened the restaurant windows to let the fresh air into the restaurant. Over all service, food, the whole experience was superb. I will definitely come back here to try more of their selections.
(5)Shantel M.
My boyfriend surprised me by bringing me hear for dinner on my birthday this past December. I was still getting over a cold at the time. This will be the first and last time we ever eat here. It was supposed to be a surprise but I ended up having to look up the number on here because we were running late. I saw the mixed reviews and started to have mixed feelings about eating here then decided since my boyfriend took the time and effort to make the reservations we would try it out. Big mistake i am never doubting the reviews on yelp again. We first get there and the hostess is ok and she shows us to our table. Its very nice but its loud and echoes because the space is very open. She doesn't tell us who are waiter/waitress will be or how many we actually have. We wait for at least 5 minutes before someone approaches us. This guy isn't very nice and we tell him we need a few minutes. Another guy actually comes up a little while later and takes our order. This guy is nicer and actually takes the time to talk to us and answer our questions about the menu. Our appetizer comes out and its very tasty (we ordered the bacon) to try but then it takes a while for our entrees to come out. I ordered the petite filet mignon (medium/well) and my boyfriend orders the rib eye (medium). When our steaks come out they seem to be okay. But as we cut further into the meat, i notice that mine is under cooked and my boyfriends rib eye is un-edible grizzle and not very much meat. One of the waiters comes over to see how everything is going and my boyfriend tells him that his steak isn't very good (he doesn't usually say anything) and that he doesn't want to send it back. The waiter insists on taking it back and bringing him something else. My bf orders the same thing as me. While we wait the manager comes over to say that he went in the back and looked at the steak and that he totally agrees and apologizes. His new steak comes out very fast. He starts to eat and notices that the steak is not medium like he asked but its actually more rare to medium/rare. By this time we aren't enjoying ourselves and i start to feel sick so we ask for a box to go home. When my boyfriend made the reservations he told them that it was my birthday and we saw someone else celebrating their birthday also. They brought out a tray with 2 pieces of cake and strawberries and sang happy birthday very loudly. We talk to the mean waiter to stop the cake and singing. because i'm not feeling well and have a headache. He tells us that he can't stop it and he does it a very mean tone. The other waiter comes by and we ask him the same thing and he says he will try to stop it. As he leaves the table and is heading to the back we see them coming out with the cake and they start singing. After they leave the table we ask for the check and a box. We were so ready to leave. I was so disappointed. The sad thing was that while we were waiting in between the family sitting next to us was having the same problem.
(1)Daniel H.
Good Happy Hour! All draft beers $5 All pupus $7 Ahi Tatar is great - not a lot of food though Lobster something... - good. Comes with small salad Steak slider - very good and good sized for a pupu They serve draft beers in iced glass Bartenders are all very friendly - Matthew, Gregg, thanks. Let them tell you the medium rare joke! :) Good times. We will come back
(4)Pamela S.
Go there for the happy hour!!! If you can figure out how to be hungry at 2:30pm on Saturday... there will definitely be bar space for you and 3 friends to sit down and enjoy awesome happy hour prices. $7 pupus that are the size of full meals. Their sliders are really good. My favorite is the ahi tartar. They also serve these yummy chips when you arrive that you'll have trouble not eating. We finally tried the taste of New York. It's a meal that's big enough for 2 people that you can only order at the bar during happy hour. If you like what's on that menu, you'll enjoy it. The only downside is that it is not the most fun place to be and you cannot make reservations. The food is really consistent though! FYI, happy hour is from 11-11 every day, but it is bar space only first come and there's probably like 15 spots at the bar, so go at an unusual time and enjoy!
(4)Skydebster S.
This place is definitely my favorite steakhouse in town. I absolutely love how their steak is aged n prepared. However, lately they have been getting tour groups, which makes their dining experience a bit lower than how it should be. Also, their service is not as great as other steakhouses. If you like to try some good steak, this is the place to go to. However, do not expect too much on service standard.
(4)Addie L.
The quality of the food is really four stars but their pretentious and snotty attitude from our waiter and hostess did it for us. This is not something that is expected for a high end restaurant like this, if we were going to be treated like this, why not go to a Chinese restaurant and paying less? More on that later Their dry aged steak lives up to our expectations, very soft and tender, thick and juicy, pretty good flavor. One thing, I must say, not as good as DK's, but pretty close. The temperature was pretty close to what we ordered. Cheesecake, salad, mash potato and spinach sides were the standard fare, nothing great or bad. We got a pretty good deal with restaurant week, includes drink, new york steak, salad and cheesecake for $35. I think that's where the attitude started with our waiter, after we said that we are coming for the deal, he snatched the menus from us and started to bark out our choices. Our hostess was bad from the beginning, without even telling her that we are here for the deal, no thank you when we left, she just threw the napkin at my wife's lap. I think she should have the initials "BA" stamped on her forehead! The idea of restaurant week is for a good cause and also to get more potential customers. I think this place has failed in getting us to come back. If you want better steak, more friendly service, and better prices, go to DK's. After my post on Yelp, the GM from DK's sent me a message back, now that's customer service!
(3)Mike C.
Very helpful and considerate staff. It's a little high price but for the portion sizes received, get it's an unbelievable great price.
(5)Henry C.
Excellent oyster on half shell! Juicy and cook it to perfection on the porterhouse for two! Excellent waiter Shane made the experience perfect!
(5)Crouching T.
Love the food here. Definitely try the couple's steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. When I first came to this restaurant I kept on ordering individual steak dinners. They were great too but the couple's steak was definitely much better prepared. Plus it's a perfect date meal with your special someone.
(5)John M.
Avoid happy hour and early dining if you want a relaxed, enjoyable dinner. Old school otherwise in the right way, good steaks, perfect martini, expense account worthy place to dine in the middle of Waikiki madness.
(4)Alexis A.
Love this place... Came here for lunch and we were immediately greeted by the manager and bar tender. They were very friendly and we received our beers before we even sat down. We sat at the bar and ate the $10 fish sandwich on their lunch menu. It was the biggest piece of mahi mahi! The sandwich came with french fries and onion rings... so much food... we couldn't finish. Definitely worth it! Oh yeah and the beer is for sure the coldest draft beer in waikiki...
(5)Tyra S.
sad to see the $10 lunch menu increase in price. :( now $13. that shocked me. i have had the $10 special maybe 8 times over 2-3 years. and suddenly walk in and see $13! wow with tax and tip ... now over $15. the Kahala Hotel burger at $20 is not looking so expensive anymore.
(3)Troy T.
I didn't write a review the first time I went there, and had I, it would've been a 5. The ribeye steak I had was amazing, perfectly cooked(med rare),and had an almost nutty taste(waiter told me it was from the dry aging process). It really was one of the best steaks I've had, and I've been to all the steak houses here on Oahu. Then the second time I went I had the same thing but it wasn't nearly as tasty and the nutty taste was barely there. Almost everything about the steak was different from the first time I went, and it was only like a week apart. So maybe it's a hit or miss type steak experience sad to say because if they could duplicate my first experience over and over they would have 5 stars across the board...
(4)Michael S.
#005/365 Being a "Wolfgangs" restaurant, I had nothing but high expectations from Day 1. This review fortunately and unfortunately will be a compilation of multiple visits to this venue. The first time I visited Wolfgangs was for a UYE hosted by Russel M. during happy hour. The first impression was a great, lasting impression. Everything from the steak sliders, to the steak tartar, ahi tartar, and the 9" finger nail fries were impeccable. The prices for all of these were $5 each. Thats crazy cheap to be at Wolfgangs. To top it off the dirty martinis were the perfect match to wash down the tasty treats. This experience = 5 stars. Upon my next visit was a lunch celebration for Russel M.'s birthday. We came in to test the burgers that RM was always bragging about. Today the burgers were decent, with the exception that they messed up our order the first time, and it took an extremely long time to get our food. It wasn't that they slammed during lunch hour, it was more so that the waiter was attentive to our orders. At the end of the day they provided us with a complimentary dessert platter which we all dove into face first. This is what made the meal. This experience = 3 stars. My last and most recent experience was on Father's Day for Esteban's UYE to try their Filet Mignon Egg's Benedict. *Disclaimer* I'll give some slack because it was 1. Father's Day and 2. we had a group of close to 20 people and 3. I was extremely hung over. So away I went with ordering the benedict, which was the reason I was there anyways.....And to cure my hangover. I truly enjoy eating bene's but today it just didn't sit right. The eggs were cooked great and the hollandaise sauce was spot on. The only thing I can put my finger on was the filet proportion and taste wasn't right. They also forgot to bring out one of our dishes with the hash browns. Ill come back to give this one a second try. This experience = 3 stars. So 5 stars + 3 stars + 3 stars = An average of 3.66 stars. Theres plenty of parking in the royal hawaiian shopping center and validation is for 4 hours. Stuff your belly's and then go walk it off in RHSC.
(3)eric e.
I had high expectations for this place. Sad to say that is was very disappointing. I had the ribeye and it wasn't great. In fact i had better at cheaper steak places. The canadian bacon and crab cakes were pretty good though (just those 2 i'd rate 4 stars).
(2)COURTNEY K.
Yum! Nice ambiance and great service. The food here was excellent.
(5)Claire J.
This place preys on the Japanese tourist. Which is quite strange since this is a branch of a New York steakhouse. Almost everything that we ordered was way too salty. And since there were 4 or us, we ordered over half the menu. The Canadian bacon was so fatty and salty that you could barely take more than a bite or two. For the entrees, the rib eye was nothing too special. In fact, the waiter actually told us not to order it since "it's not too good." We should have listened to him. Steak-for-two, which was a porterhouse was a little bit better. The veal chop was definitely NOT good. For sides, in addition to the white rice (only in Hawaii), we also ordered the creamed spinach and potatoes. These were nothing special, but sadly, these were probably the best tasting things on the menu. Dessert was cheesecake with schlag (whipped cream)--nothing too great or "famous" about it. The worst thing was that we spent over $400, and the service was TERRIBLE. The waiter was like he couldn't be bothered. And then they seated us at this table that was so tiny. What we could see of the view was nice, but there are many places in Waikiki that have the same or even better view.
(3)Jeff P.
Wolfgang Puck's Steakhouse was outstanding. The food, service, and attention to detail was all first class. We went there to celebrate my wife's birthday. We didn't have reservations and we walked in and were seated promptly with a great view of the Royal Hawaiian Center. They provide bread to start and have an extensive drink menu. My wife ordered the lamb chops with lobster mac and cheese. I had the ribeye steak with asparagus with hollandaise. The taste of the food simply great. The service was great, they made sure our drink glasses were always full, and they always checked on us to make sure that we were satisfied. The place is very pricey, but if you are willing to pay for quality food, great service, and first class atmosphere Wolgang's and the place to eat.
(5)Michelle O.
Wolfgang's only has 4 other locations in the entire US. They are also the first steakhouse on island that has the equipment to process aged meats onsite. With this level of exclusivity, I expected an amazing meal. Reservations for 5PM was perfect because even on a Monday, the restaurant quickly filled w/tourists & business people. We sat next to one of the tables overlooking Kalakaua and the courtyard where performers danced to a band @ the Royal Hawaiian. Customer service was excellent, from the time we entered til we left. We ordered the prime rib & steak for 2 with broccoli & mashed potatoes as sides and when it was delivered, 2 staff people came out to set plates, cut steaks & serve. The food was ok. I don't have any complaints about it but for the price and the prestige, guess I was expecting to be 'wow'-ed. Honestly, the most enjoyable part was sitting in a great setting, sharing a meal w/people I love ; )
(3)Mark F.
Great location, prompt service and a menu to make your mouth water. Wolfgang's delivers high marks on all levels. I've enjoyed dinner here in groups of 3-4, 12 and as a single at the bar and the service was excellent on each visit. Start off with the signature Wolfgang Salad. This light and easy salad of green beans, tomatoes, onions and bacon in an iceberg cup is sure to delight and wont fill you up before the crab cakes land. Although you're in Hawaii where the locally caught fish is amazing, this is a steakhouse and the filet mignon, steak for 2-4 and lamb chops are outstanding. All the sides and veggies are good but onion rings stand out. Wolfgang's is an oasis in the busy stretch of Waikiki Beach.
(4)Leigh O.
Expensive. Cafeteria. Wolfgangs struck me as a glorified cafeteria type atmosphere. It was pretty loud and the tables are clustered around the restaurant and I found myself weaving through the tables (albeit I was a little drunk by the end of dinner). There was nothing really special about the restaurant's decor, and the ambiance was definitely not romantic/relaxing/intimate/anything. Just blah. The steaks were decent, but then again, if you have the word steakhouse in your name, they better be AT LEAST decent, if not spectacular. The ribeye had a good flavor, but there was nothing really special about it. The "bacon" that everyone raves about is basically just thick ham/canadian bacon. I don't think it was worth 9$ a piece or however much it was. My mom ordered this weird salad that was more onions than anything else, and my Dad and friend shared the porterhouse for 2, but we all agreed that my steak had a lot more flavor, even though theirs had the bone. However, the wait staff were nice, but the drinks did take a while, and service was pretty slow. Overall, it was pretty expensive and not worth it. The fact that it felt like you were eating in a cafeteria pretty much ruined it for me.
(3)Rob H.
Best steakhouse I have been to in Hawaii. Wolfgang's was excellent and I can't wait to get back for another meal here. The service was outstanding, our waitress had a solid knowledge of their wine menu and was able to suggest several good wines (which we drank and loved). The food was well prepared and the entire experience was a pleasure. Beautiful atmosphere for dinner with friends, family or a special someone.
(5)Jennifer T.
This review is for Happy Hour. $5 pupus and $7.00 cocktails (I had Cosmo's) To die for Steak and Ahi Tartar. Also had the Lobster salad and the steak kabobs. You just can't do any better for the money here! Great service, great food and great pricing for the HH. We will be back for sure.
(5)Steph J.
Their lobster mac and cheese is TO DIE FOR! I went here for happy hour and thought it was such a great deal. They had Beef Carpaccio and Ahi Carpaccio on a little baguette and it was delicious. They also had great burger sliders with delicious homemade fries and their beef skewers were also great. I've eaten here for dinner and thought it was just OK for the price so I would probably choose another steak place over this place, but I would definitely come back here for happy hour!
(4)Lyn R.
We were looking for a good steakhouse and a friend suggested Wolfgang Steakhouse at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. We were able to make dinner reservations via OpenTable for a Wed evening. Service: Very good. Waiters very attentive and accommodating. There were two individuals that seemed to be assisting us. First one answered our questions regarding the menu and took our order and the other waiter brought everything out, refilled our water glasses. I have to say that the waiter that was assisting another group was actually quite loud and expressive in explaining the menu to his group which was somewhat irritating. Food: The menu wasn't very big, actually quite basic. All items are ala carte. You've got your appetizers, salads, steaks and chops, seafood, potatoes and vegetables. We ended up ordering the Prime NY Sirlon Steak (medium well), Rib Eye Steak (medium rare), the Jumbo Baked Potato (with sour cream, cheese, bacon bits) and Asparagus (steamed). Steaks ($54-$55) were very good, however, it didn't "melt" in my mouth as I'd expected, especially for the price that we paid for the steaks. The asparagus ($13) was good, not overly done and came with a hollendaise type of sauce which was nice and light; complemented the asparagus well. And the Jumbo Baked Potato ($11) was just that...a jumbo potato with all the fixings (extra $2)..nothing fantastic. Almost forgot to mention that they did have an extensive wine card however, somewhat pricey...well extremely pricey. Overall, the food was good however, considering what we paid and I don't mind paying for outstanding food, it was middle of the road at best, nothing that stood out. The ambiance of the restaurant is trendy and modern. They do validate for parking at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center (first two hours is free with validation). Location: Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki. Bldg C (last building toward the Cheesecake Factory end), 3rd floor.
(3)Francis C.
Although I went to Wolfgang's for a luncheon the other week. My review is limited because I had only a burger and was definitely not impressed. Although I had ordered the burger medium-well, it came out practically well-done; there was no flavor or substance to the burger. I'll definitely have to go back, probably for dinner so I can try their steaks to see if they fare much better than their burgers.
(2)Karen O.
Similar to David K's Valentine's dinner special review, my husband and I also experienced the same price run-around. The special was first priced at 99.95 and the appetizer list included lobster bisque, which piqued my interest immediately as I am a big lobster bisque fan. This was advertised in the newspaper. Then the price went up in a subsequent ad and it allegedly included a stuffed bear (which I did not receive with my meal, by the way). No lobster bisque or other soup was offered as an option. To clarify, Our waitress Marissa and her assistant provided excellent service! However, for the money, the portions of the meat and the sides were very small. The filet was fine but the sirloin/ NY strip was very tough, chewy, and with a lot of fat. It appeared obvious that our waitstaff wanted us to leave our table as soon as we finished eating. I cannot blame them for wanting a fairly quick turnover, however...! We will stick with the happy hour specials at the bar as they are awesome. Unfortunately, however, based on the experience we had on Valentine's Day, we will not be dining on a full meal at a non-happy hour table in the future.
(3)Ngan W.
We've been to Peter Luger's in Brooklyn so was very excited to try this place out in Hawaii. We were a group of 4 and even though we were an hour late for our reservation, they were able to accomodate us. Overall, the dining experience was great, albeit quite pricey. The wood floors were quite slippery; almost ate it in my heels (wonder if it's the buildup from all the butter in their cooking building up in the dining room? (theory)) The server was efficient however, noticed that he poured our bottle of wine to the boys first vs to the ladies; small hiccup. We shared the Sizzling Canadian Bacon and it wasn't as big nor delicous as we had it at Peter Luger's. That was disappointing For dinner, we had the 'Steak for 2", Ribeye and Veal Chop. Both steaks were delicous and next time, we're definitely gonna get the ribeye instead as it was way more flavorful. The Veal Chop was tender, however a bit bland and needed the steak sauce on the table. For dessert, we had the Chocolate Mousse Cake which was forgettable. We'll be back next time for special occasions only as the prices are on the high side and get the porterhouse :)
(4)Aristotle M.
You'd be hard pressed to find a more expensive steak. There's a reason for that though, the meat is very likely the best quality you can buy. Perfectly aged, perfectly marbled, and then cut to perfect thickness. However, then they cook it. On a frying pan. Yeah. You know how when you buy that perfect porterhouse at the grocery store and just can't wait to get home and throw it on a frying pan? Yeah, me neither. If you're looking for pan fried steak and have a few hundred dollars to burn, this is the best you're going to find. If you're looking for something cooked anywhere near a flame, look elsewhere. The sides are all quite good, but nothing extraordinary. And again, very expensive.
(3)Merlene A.
Still my favorite steakhouse! The Restaurant Week special menu was fantastic! We did however order oysters and crab cocktail as add -ons which made dinner perfect! The New York steak just melts in your mouth and the sides are delicious! The service is great also!
(5)Leah R.
Disappointing... I definitely don't think that the quality of this restaurant stands up to the other Wolfgang steakhouses. Having dined at all 3 Wolfgang's Steakhouses in NYC, I thought I could at least find some comfort in a good meal here based on that. Wrong... I dined here for lunch and ordered the bacon and burger with a glass of wine. The bacon was the traditional thick cut bacon, which I enjoyed. But the burger was not good at all. Not much flavor, and it arrived almost well done, even though I had ordered it medium. Good thing I didn't waste the money on a steak. I can make better at home, but at least it was edible. The service also felt rushed and unprofessional. I didn't feel like I could enjoy my glass of wine, even if I wanted to. I couldn't understand why they were rushing us so much, especially since the restaurant was so empty.
(2)Colin T.
4 1/2 stars. Easily one of the softest steaks I've ever eaten. Great filet mignon! I'm pretty sure they said 16oz. and dry-aged for 28 days. I could be wrong. Side orders are enough for 3 or 4 normal people, or 1 fat guy. We got steak fries, onion rings, mash, and the mac n' cheese. No complaints from anyone. I personally didn't care for the steak fries. They seemed overcooked and they looked like sweet potato fries. Not what I was expecting I guess. My only other complaint was the length of our dinner. I think we were there about 3.5-4 hours, but I'm not sure if that was them or us. Probably both. We had 15 people. It's a really nice restaurant in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, although traffic on the weekend sucked. Great environment. The employees are nice, service was good, and they have a clean bathroom. That's important. Not a wine drinker, but that have quite a bit. Want to go back soon, but I'm too poor.
(4)Ji-hye Y.
I had a horrible experience at Wolfgang steak house.(WSH) Actually WSH is one of my husband's favorite place before this had happened. Whenever we had a party or guest, our first choice was WSH since my husband is such a steak lover. Last month, I went there to celebrate my sister in law's birthday. She was visiting and I really wanted to impress her treating great birthday dinner at WSH. When I reserved the seat, I mentioned her birthday and requested window seat. The person who received my call was very kind and said "no problem". The result : Our seat was in the middle of the restaurant and nobody ever mentioned her birthday at all. We ordered (3people) Oyster, Salad, Bacon, Steak and mashed potato. Oyster : good Salad : ok Bacon : cold, hard . I was too proud to taste her WSH's bacon. I was ashamed. Couldn't complaint about it to not ruin her birthday. Steak : Horrible. Even after we finished our oyster and salad and bacon, it took almost fifty minutes to get the steak. We were waiting, drinking water. When we ordered medium rare, our bummer waiter kindly recommended us medium and...served too late. When we got the steak, the plate wasn't super hot( Couldn't understand why he warned) and the meat was well done. (over cooked on the plate) Mashed potato : room temperature. I haven't ordered mashed potato before. I'm more like mushroom and broccoli person. However we saw many people having creamy white steaming mashed potato and our mouth were watering. bummer, ours weren't steaming. What was wrong with our waiter? They asked us "How's everything? Everything is ok? a lot. We were saying "Yes, good..." to not ruin a lady's birthday. Eventually my sister in law hushed over her plate "Everything was cold." Nobody heard but we did!!!!! Cannot believe I payed that much money on those food. She will never going back WSH since her first impression is like this. I am very disappointed. I might need to try HY's....
(2)Jeffrey D.
Perhaps there was too much hype around before I actually went in for a visit. We decided to stop in and have dinner after hearing several people recommend this restaurant. Honestly, I am not sure what all the rave reviews were about. Excellent dinning room, and the staff was well presented and friendly. The food was ok, but not what I would have expected for the price. We split the steak between us and it simply did not sing to my tongue. At least I can check that off the list and move on, I doubt we would go back.
(2)Dean S.
The steak was excellent, I think the wait staff was very attentive and polite. My wife and I ordered the Steak for Two, a really huge Baked potato, and a very delicious Lobster Mac & Cheese. Then for desert we shared a slice of Key Lime Pie. So, here are the pluses and minuses. Plus: The steak was cooked to order, and the flavor was just right. To many steakhouses try to spice up the steak with overbearing seasoning. There was very little seasoning allowing the dry-aged steak to show off its flavors. The Lobster Mac & Cheese, was great. The pieces of lobster with the melting cheese, just yummy. The Baked Potato and Key Lime pie were equally delicious. Minus: I think a good quality steakhouse will also have an equally good quality selection of wines. I ordered there Shiraz, but when the wine arrived I was sort of like ehh... First it was in a wine glass that was made of glass and not crystal. To me, that was strike one, then when I tasted the wine, I was like, ok, they just popped the top of a wine bottle and threw the wine in a glass, with out aerating the wine or allowing it to breathe. The seating of the restaurant was just a bunch of tables that moved around like a wedding party. (This isn't really a negative, but just worth noting when you are use to the type of seating that is with other steakhouses) Overall: I would definitely recommend this restaurant to people looking for a great steak and especially the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Definitely a good night out on the town. However, if you are taking your date out, I would recommend Morton's over Wolfgang's.
(4)Ryan L.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse serves good food but is definitely not worth the price tag. Overall the food at Wolfgang's Steakhouse was fairly good (bit salty for my taste). However, they are heavily lacking on service and professionalism. Entering the restaurant you are greeted by a few hostesses that seem completely out of place... It was as if they just walked out of a club and it really cheapened the feel of the restaurant. The restaurant was crowded and noisy giving it a Cheesecake Factory-like ambiance. This was then followed up with miserable service by a young waiter that carried a frown on his face the entire evening. I don't think I would ever revisit Wolfgang's Steakhouse. There are just too many great restaurants in Waikiki that offer the complete package!
(3)Glenn G.
I visited Wolfgangs happy hour for the first time. The food was excellent, prices reasonable and service friendly. I saw that most of the negative reviews critized the service and I have to admit there was something odd about the timing and flow but it didn't detract from my experience. The complementary homemade potato chips were excellent. I tried the new Kalbi sliders which were rich and delicious. The fries were cold but I was so full of chips I didn't care. The bill including my drink was $11. I'll definately make a return happy hour trip to sample the other menu items.
(4)Ruby P.
After the horrible experience my coworkers and I had here; they invited us back for a redo. But of course not everyone wanted to go because of the first time. But a few of us went and it was on. The 2 stars was for their lobster bisque; it was really tasty but other than that service did not seem genuine. You would think that being a high scale restaurant in Waikiki service would be better... But sadly it wasn't. I will probably never go back; I can find other restaurants that serve lobster bisque with way better service.
(2)Annie K.
I took my husband to Wolfgang's for his birthday based on a suggestion from another friend who said my husband would LOVE the steak. I normally take him to Morton's or Ruth's Chris - great experiences at both Hawaii locations - and I wish we had stayed with what we love. We were really disappointed in this place. Here are a few major letdowns: Steak - Seriously lacking flavor, very tough. He had Porterhouse, I had Filet Mignon. I did order my steak medium well but that's how I always order my steak at the very best restaurants. I have always had the experience that the steak comes out still juicy inside and perfectly seared/crispy on the outside. This Wolfgang steak ranks up there with Sizzler. The first comment out of my mouth was to my husband: "Sorry, hon, but the steak you make at home is far superior to this." Steak Sauce - Really? The waiter was really selling us using this sauce and now I know why. I just think a restaurant with such pedigree should banish the sauce and make their steaks taste better (and the sauce DOES taste just like A1 like others on this page have stated). Deficient Menu - Very few choices for cuts of meat, bleak wine-by-the-glass list. Ambiance - We entered the restaurant to no music because the Hawaiian musicians were still performing outside. Gorgeous music and best part of the evening. Once they were finished, WSH left the music off which was fine. Then, throughout the night, someone kept turning on really loud '80's music, then turing it off. Then on again. Then off. Until someone figured out how to use the "stereo" and left it on. Blaring David Bowie. I loves me some DB but at a restaurant where several couples were attempting to eat a lovely, steak dinner? What is going on here? Also, this place looks like a Cheesecake Factory. Nothing interesting about the ambiance. Come on, folks, give me something interesting about your restaurant! Waitstaff - Seemed rushed and preoccupied. Asked if we wanted a bottle of wine. We said no. Came back and asked again. I said: "Nope, we can't both finish a bottle of wine so we will order wine-by-the-glass." It seemed at this point that he felt like we may be a waste of time so he hurried through the entire night. Price - So, I know I may sound spoiled with my rants about blah steak and bad music. But, look. If you are going to charge me $200 for two steaks, two sides and two glasses of wine, the meal better rock my world. This did not. At all. Spend your money anywhere else. My husband is a good sport, and he was trying to find the silver lining all night, but i was bummed he didn't get the steak experience he wanted. The saving grace? The next night, we happened to be at Kona Brewing Company out in Hawaii Kai. He ordered steak again, took one bite and, with a huge smile, said: "This steak is so much better than Wolfgang's." Glad he got the birthday steak he want. : )
(2)Sammie L.
The service was a solid three during lunch. The food was an inconsistent three to four. The petite filet mignon was amazing and made me very happy. The lobster mac and cheese wasn't skimped and had lovely large chunks of claw, but it was under-spiced, needing pepper and probably a few other items to make it come alive. Everyone was distracted by the game. Very difficult location to find [at 2301 Kalakaua, not 2201].
(3)Jen E.
Against my better judgment, I decided to take my parents here my first night home when we decided we were in a red meat mood. I initially thought Ruth's Chris but ultimately we decided to try something different. What a mistake. The second we walked in, I was disappointed in what seemed entirely too CASUAL of an ambiance. I get it, we're in Waikiki, but then again, so is Hy's (which would have also been a MUCH better choice)....not only was the initial reception from the Hostess lax and unattentive, the service was as well (see below). And the soundtrack on the system? Well let's just say, I joked to my parents, "Where are we, Ryan's?" Just entirely too casual for my taste, especially given I ended up spending $250+ on our meal. Strike 1: Maitre'D walked us to the table but with no menus and left us sitting there for a good 5-7 minutes before a server even greeted us, looking absolutely frazzled. Strike 2: He neglected to give us the wine list so more waiting. Then when I asked him if he was our server, he said something about how he was tag teaming with another server. I'm sorry, but I wish we had the undivided attention of even one...just having to ask for things over and over (wine list, water, refills) amongst random servers was exhausting. Plus there was absolutely no 'local' flavor in the entire staff...I felt they were all amateurs/servers-in-training, most of them under the age of 25, and none from here- so no heart, no aloha spirit. The place should have struck out then, but I have to admit, food was pretty delicious. Good presentation by the staff, great quality beef, tender broiled lobster. So yes, the dining experience was utterly lackluster but the meal was solid. But, just when I would have bumped this review up a star, dessert made everything come crashing down again. We chose key lime pie. When it came, we had no choice but to chuckle. Key lime pie? More like key lime TART...and what's up with that jumbo lump of HEAVY whipped cream just lopped in a fat greasy clump messily onto the plate like that?? When I called a waitress over to kindly say, hey, just a little feedback to give to your pastry chef, she retorted, "It's called 'schlocking,' it's what they do in NY." Excuse me? I lived in NYC and they DO do that...at DELIS. Step up your game, Wolfgang... As expected, there were tons of tourists, especially Japanese. Maybe they can be fooled but we sure weren't. Never again...
(1)Jon C.
Went here for lunch on a Friday with the family. Arrived at 12pm....it was EMPTY!!! We were the only customers until 2pm. I ordered the Wolfgang Salad which is a chopped salad with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes...very meat heavy! Also ordered 2 strips of Wolgang's famous house-cured canadian bacon...seemed like an inch-thick. This was a winner! My main entree was the bone-in Veal Chop which was really nice. Food was great. Service lacking. Because I didn't want to spend $150 on a bottle of Cabernet, we hoped to order by the glass!! BAD IDEA!!! The by the glass menu is horrible! I think they serve $5 bottles of wine you find at Safeway! Maybe dinner has proper Riedel stemware but for an expensive, high class Manhattan Steakhouse you would at least expect a decent glass. I felt like our water scoffed at us when we couldn't decide on the half quality, overpriced wine. Might return, might not!
(3)Kalani C.
It's official! The hunt for Hamburglar is on! Or rather, I am in search of the ultimate gourmet burger. After a rocky start at BLT a few weeks back: yelp.com/biz/blt-steak-h… , I must say a great burger was had today!! Mahalo & kudos to Emi H. for her review placing Wolfgang's (Deutsches Aussprache bitte!) $10 burger special onto my radar: yelp.com/biz/wolfgangs-s… What a steal! Awesome burger, fries, onion rings (not enough IMO) and a soft drink. We split a chopped salad (delicious!) and had beers. A perfect lunch on a spectacular summer's-coming kind of day. Setting was bistro style seating under skylight and level with Kalakaua Street's palm trees. Windows retract to allow fresh tradewinds and the buzz & bustle of Waikiki. Among all this, we devoured our burgers. Everyone around us were doing the same. A virtual burger convention. Good to see that staff not as frazzled as Emi H. mentioned. Burger came out in 15 minutes top. All components nearly perfect: Enduring bun, juicy and robust prime sirloin and adequate cheese. The fries were on steroids, cut thick. I enjoyed their onion rings better. Ended up making reservations for a particular table for Father's Day lunch. Anxious to try other items on their menu. My quest continues in search of the best gourmet Hamburglar...
(4)Boo B.
Can you say...EXTRA LARGE!?! That's how I would consider this place in a nutshell. To start off, we called to see if we can make reservations. They said that they were slow and reservations are not needed, but when we arrived, they asked if we had reservations as we may need to wait...I guess the manager was there when we were talking to the hostess...He checked the seating and we were seated right away. We had a nice street view, but of course we were on the corner of the room as we had a stroller...I guess that's ok. Shove that family on the corner so if that kid starts to throw tantrums, they are out of the way. The servers were friendly. They refilled our water constantly. And we drink...a lot! They catered to special orders we asked for...Mac and Cheese, but put the Lobster on the side. Lemon please...etc...there were three or more rotating to make sure we were taken care of. I remember James, Lucas and John...they were all very friendly. The food was enormous...The jumbo shrimp was the size of my palm. The 32oz T-Bone steak for 2 was oily, so when they tilted the plate, the oil pretty much took up 1/4 of this Texas sized plate. For dessert, we just opted for vanilla ice cream for the little one...and that was 3 large scoops...man, no wonder they charge so high...to cover the cost of these super size meals With drinks, I had the mango mojito, it was very good, and I would recommend it. I had the Reisling with my steak...I'm more of a white sweet wine...so red wine pairing wouldn't be a hit for me. Anyway, the wine was dry...not a fan...would not get it again if I were to go back...I'll try the Pinot Grigio though. Then there's the bathroom...It seemed clean.. the floors weren't wet or anything, but the auto flushes weren't working until after I had left the stalls...The sink was sorta clean, but I see the dirt that's copper color which meant that it's been marinating there for weeks or months. But then I'm very critical when it comes to cleaning...it doesn't mean that my house is prestine...but if you have a regular cleaning that's going on in an establishment...it should be easy to spot those, won't it?! On the way out, no greeting from the hostesses...I had to say thanks in order to get noticed...If our meal costs $200 for just 2.5 people...I would expect great service, food and establishment. With that this place is good enough...
(3)Brandy D.
The food here is delicious. Service...eh not so great. We walked in and sat at the bar for happy hour. You can't beat the happy hour prices, especially with a fine dining environment. We had a couple drinks and a whole lobster cocktail for an appetizer. The food was sooooo good we came back for a full dinner the next night. We didn't care about happy hour prices at this point. The food was seriously on point. I had a steak which melted in my mouth. It was aged and cooked perfectly. I had Mashed potatoes and spinach to complete my amazing dinner. The dinner deal came with a cheesecake to top off a Super duper good dinner! The bar tender service wasn't so welcoming. It was an older man and you can hear his dirty perverted comments and conversation he was having with his friends or "regulars" who were sitting next to us. He didn't recommend anything, and just said what was on happy hour as if were not interested in anything else. I guess there is always room for improvement in customer service.
(4)Toby T.
What makes Wolfgang's Steakhouse different from the other steakhouses in Hawaii is that they are the only one that serves all USDA Prime and Dry Aged Steaks. Plus, this place is all New York, everything about the food, the decor and the ambiance is New York. For those interested in coming for dinner, here are some of the popular items and the prices you will be looking at. Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail $17.95 Fresh Oyster on the Half Shell $14.95 Wolfgang's Crab Cake $18.95 Caesar Salad $10.95 Steak $47.95 each person (Porterhouse, Filet Mignon, Sirloin, Rib Eye) Mashed Potatoes $9.95 Spinach Creamed $9.95 Asparagus $12.95 Rice $5.00 That is the dinner menu. They also have lunch, happy hour and brunch menu's as well. Reservations are recommended at 922-3600. Three free hour parking validation. Its safe to say, that Wolfgang's takes real pride in their steaks, and this is a place to come (if you got some cash to spend). If its too expensive, a glass of water and a piece of sizzling Canadian Bacon will set you aside $3.95. Plus you get free bread, that you can put the bacon between.
(4)Gina B.
In our quest to eat a burger at every Oahu restaurant that offers them, my friend and I went to Wolfgang's Steakhouse as soon as we heard about their May special. For $10, you can get a 1/2 lb. Prime Sirloin Burger Combo which includes steak fries and onion rings as well as a soft drink (regular price is $19). When you dine at the restaurant, you also receive 3 hours parking validation. I highly encourage everyone to take advantage of this great deal! My burger was delicious. I ordered it medium-rare and it was served perfectly. I was excited about the steak fries; they're my favorite and it's something I rarely see on most menus. The fries were long, cut from what I would imagine to be genetically engineered gigantic potatoes, though I would've preferred them slightly thicker too. My friend and I shared fresh fruit in season, which was the perfect end to my meal. The fruit served was juicy sweet pineapple, huge strawberries and plump blueberries. All their desserts are available with "schlag" (whipped cream). The schlag was a mountain of whipped goodness that we barely dented. Our service was quick and servers were friendly and extremely attentive. (But note that we were eating at 3 p.m. and there were only four other parties in the restaurant.) After our meal, our server mentioned that we could've customized our burger, such as adding bacon or avocado. It's not on the menu but these add-ons can be requested.
(5)Jim H.
This review is for lunch service. I work in Waikiki and I am kicking myself for not going to Wolfgangs for lunch sooner. I thought it would be over the top expensive but the lunch specials run around $13 for a Mahimahi sandwich. I had the french onion soup and a Caesar salad. The soup was perfect and where else will you find french onion soup for lunch in Waikiki? The salad wasn't drowning in dressing which was nice. Others had the Mahimahi sandwich. The portion of fish was big but what impressed me was the stack of steak fries topped with onion rings. I kept eying the fries wanting to grab a handful and shove it in my mouth but held back because they were on the plate of the guy who owns the hotel I manage. Another guy had the ahi salad. It looked awesome but didn't feel like grabbing a bunch of lettuce and shoving it into my mouth. The manager brought us a dessert of three pieces of cake topped with a gallon of whipped cream. We all acted like we didn't want to eat any of it but ended up scarfing down most of it. They claim the NY cheesecake is flown in from NY. Made me think "what the frick is wrong with your chef here?" This was a business lunch and we lucked out by being placed in the back room mostly all by ourselves. Boss was happy with my choice. Restaurant selection WIN! Service was very good but dude replace that nasty dirty apron.
(5)jay c.
Friendly & efficient, waiter Jesse was probably the only good thing about my experience here. Booked Sat. brunch reservations for a birthday lunch a week in advance. When we arrived we were directed to "sit anywhere", since a fashion show was about to start. We literally needed to scout the restaurant & find a table big enough to accommodate our party. What's the point of making a reservation? Our entire meal was spent being part of an audience to a show we didn't want to see, complete with loud music & raffle games. Had they bothered to mention this to me when I made my reservation, we would have booked elsewhere. No thank you Wolfgang, we won't be visiting you again.
(3)Cheryl S.
So I am the connoisseur of COW aka red meat and have been to a fair share of steak houses and this one ranks very highly. I went here for the first time for my birthday a couple months ago and had a very enjoyable time. The waiters and waitresses were very attentive and helpful. They took the time to answer all our questions. We started the meal off with the mozzarella tomato and basil appetizer. That was really good cause it was light and a great start to our meal. Then was told we HAD TO TRY the BACON..Now this is no regular bacon it is a THICK slab of bacon. The waiter wasn't joking. One was just right for the two of us. It was the best tasting bacon ever (btw- I love bacon!!). On a side note, I really wanted their homemade and fried potato bar chips (usually served only when you are at the bar) I had to beg for those things as if you ever had them you would love and crave them too. I am not sure why it isn't on the regular menu. WOLFGANG if you are reading this I am sure I speak for the masses please offer that on the restaurant side as well as it is sooo yummy. Then from that we had our meal...I of course had my regular petite filet mignon and for my side I ordered a baked potato. We also had the creamed spinach which was really delicious as well. If you like steak this place is a must visit
(4)Kristen C.
193/365 Overall, a 3.5. Came here for a valentines dinner with my boyfriend and was pretty packed. Our reservation was for 9 but when we got there around 830 they were able to seat us early. We were seated in the back room where it was set for couple. The tables were pretty close to each other so it felt kind of awkward when another table's dishes came and other waiting tables would be looking at them...haha. The complimentary bread was a french bread and another type of sweet bread that was soft and I preferred that one better. We got their prefix valentines day dinner meal for 2 that was $104+tax. It came with a choice of salad. My bf got the ceasar and I got their mixed greens. For the entree it came with a porterhouse to share along with two sides to share, it was mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Finally, for dessert, it was a chef's special chocolate delight. My bf also ordered their crab cakes for an app, it was $22+. Food came out in a reasonable time. The salad dressing was okay, it was a creamy type of dressing and it wasnt anything too special. The crab cake was also pretty good and very meaty with crab and no filers. It also came alongside the same mixed green salad and dressing and a dish of tartar sauce on the side. When our steak came it was sizzling hot and looked a tad bit smaller than the ones that the tables near us had. Our side dishes came and instead of mashed potatoes like the menu said, we got rice. I was going to say that we didnt ask to switch for rice but I think I overheard the waitress tell the couple near us that they didnt have anymore mashed potatoes so they would sub it for rice. Knowing this, I thought it was kind of rude that they didn't tell us about the switch because I was expecting some good ol mashed potatoes. Oh well, the steak was cooked to a perfect medium and came on a sizzling hot plate and nicely pre-cut. The steak itself was super tender but it did lack some flavor (just a simple sprinkling of a bit more salt would have done) IMO. The creamed spinach was pretty good and tasted like it may have been cooked in coconut milk or something because it was a bit sweet. Their dessert, the chocolate delight was also pretty tasty, it was like a chocolate souffle with some kind of cream filling and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry syrup. Overall, I think I did "over hype" it for myself. It was good but nothing spectacular. I'm glad that I got to try it once but i dont know if I would chose to go there in particular.
(3)B.A. M.
Wow, who erased my review? This establishment uses MSG in EVERYTHING, including the mashed potatoes and cream spinach! A real bush league move used by fast food places to make you think you are eating something really tasty. MSG is a known neurotoxin and contributes to obesity. Please don't erase this review. It's important people know about this, especially those of us who get extremely ill with this chemical!
(1)Wade T.
We went to Wolfgang for the second time and I thought maybe last time i Didn't give them a chance. But after the second time and the same experience I figured I would write this review. The food here is just not that great. I don't know why people go here. I must say the service was excellent, but for a steakhouse .. Ahhh.. That's about it. I ordered the filet and had to keep dipping it in the bernaise sauce because it had no flavor. When your steak has to hide behind a sauce I say find a new steak. I could cook a better steak at home. The crab cakes were dry. The lobster Mac was ok, not great and I'm not a big vegetable guy, but the cream spinach was left almost untouched by the 12 of us. I kept wanting to bang my head on the table asking myself why we went there. For the amount of money you spend at this place, I expect great food. Both times I have gone, sorely dissapointed in the steak. The best thing was my wife ordered the fresh fish opakapaka. Yeah tell me about it. Fish at a steakhouse, go figure!?! Seriously avoid here. Save money and eat at home, or go to Ruth Chris.
(2)TM D.
A must go dinner location in HI. Except an expensive experience but it's well worth it. Food is amazing.
(4)Crystal B.
I have read the somewhat uneven reviews of Wolfgang's but I can only speak to my own experience, and my experience was wonderful. I came here with my boyfriend for my birthday. We made the reservation on OpenTable, and noted that it was my 25th. When we walked in we were greeted by name- impressive- and they wished me a happy birthday. Our server was awesome. He was very professional yet friendly, and he didn't try to upsell us into more food than we needed. He told us that the portions were fairly generous, and that if we were planning on getting multiple courses we could easily share, and they would happily split the food for us. We had the caprese salad, which was delicious. The mozzarella was very fresh and had that lovely mild flavor, and the tomatoes tasted fresh as well. For our entree, we split the filet with a side of asparagus. The steak was amazing. I finally understand what people mean when they say a steak had melt-in-your-mouth texture. It was like butter. Flavorful and so so tender. The asparagus was nothing special, but it was nicely cooked. I obsessively cherished every last bite of steak. If you're really hungry, don't split the entree. I could have easily eaten that entire delicious filet myself. They brought a birthday dessert on the house, which I always appreciate. I should note that if you're looking for a really romantic setting, this might not be it. The layout is very open. We were lucky to be seated next to the floor to ceiling window, so we had some privacy, but it is just one big room so if you're in the middle I might find it a little impersonal. Service was excellent. Dishes were cleared immediately, drinks refilled promptly, and someone was always nearby to check on us. Our main server was great at balancing professionalism and still having a personality. It was a great evening, and although it's a rare treat for us we will definitely be back.
(5)Trisha T.
Prior to coming here, I read up on what most of you Yelpers wrote about this place. It was my anniversary so I thought using my Play Hawaii deal was a good idea. Its a grand prix 5 course meal, so I decided to share with my bf. We ordered the Canadian Bacon to start. It came sizzling. The chef was so nice to half every dish between the two of us. The bacon was crispy and chewy. My bf LOVES BACON!!! We enjoyed it. Then we ordered the CLAM CHOWDER. It was good and creamy. Next we had our main dish, the RIB EYE STEAK followed by the two sides of CREAMED SPINACH AND MASHED POTATO. The steak was perfect. It was medium rare, and it had a slow aged flavor. We dipped some of the pieces in the WOLFGANG steak sauce, and I even added some on my mashed potato. It was so good, we even shaved off the bone meat. It was yummy. Lastly, we had the CHEESECAKE. It was so rich and creamy that I was at a loss of words. It has almost like a yellow cake crust bottom, and then the cheesecake. It came with a side of cream which was a perfect compliment to cheesecake, and perfect with coffee. Since I told them it was our Anniversary, we even went home with a souvenir of a W embossed chocolate in a cute bag. SERVICE was excellent, we had one main waiter, then another backup waiter, but despite the tight seating arrangements, we felt like we were dining like a Queen and a King. They constantly filled our water, and brought out the coffee without us even asking with the cheesecake. I enjoyed it! I think we will go back again. Next time, we will try their HAPPY HOUR. =)
(4)John W.
During a non busy Sunday lunch, 5/23, we went for the "burger lunch special" to experience TERRIBLE SERVICE. We waited more than :30 for our bugers to arrive. Did i mention burgers to arrive? The restaurant was maybe half full.The waitress never gave us refills on our drinks, never once asked us how our food was, never asked if we were interested in dessert. Waitress probably smiled ahhhh that's right she never smiled once. The food is barely ok but was quickly drowned out by the NO service. Spoke with the manager & all he could offer was some "free" dessert. Are you kidding me? Oh yeah, our left over food that we requested "take out" was probably thrown out because we waited over :15 for our take out to arrive only to find out the half burger was not even ours. Don't waste your time or money at Wolfgang. I give it 1 YEAR MAX if this is any indication of how they run a restaurant.
(1)Shelley T.
well what a happy hour..... awesome food for only $7... melt in your mouth sliders, lobster crostinis.... ahi .... this is for adults! Also a selection of fabu wines by the glass...even Chandon Brut Rose!! No yellowtail wine or 2 buck chuck or crap appetizers...You must visit this spot... wish we had found out sooner on our vaca... we even brought our 4 year old the second night and the staff were great with her (mind you, she knows how to use a napkin on her lap).... Gregg the bartender was AMAZING.... Belvedere martinis - he knows how to pour them. DEFINITELY a MUST when in waikiki
(5)Lionel P.
This is the best happy hour in Waikiki The service is impeccable. The meal was extremely well prepared to my liking.
(4)Stephanie Y.
Saw an article in the Honolulu Advertiser that May is National Hamburger Month (didn't know that, but being a meat & potato lover I was game to use this as an excuse to go out and eat more beef) The article also mentioned that Wolfgang's Steakhouse (Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center) was offering its signature half-pound prime sirloin burger for $10 (normally $14) during lunch hours (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) through May 31. I always wanted to try Wolfgang's, so gathered up some of my co-workers and ventured in Waikiki. The service we had was great. We had a team of servers and we were never lacking for anything. The timing of taking our drink & food orders, to receiving our food, to asking how we were doing, to clearing the plates & asking if we wanted dessert was all perfectly timed. Someone was always there to refill our water and iced tea glasses. As for the food there were a lot of yummy options on the menu, but we came for the burger special. The burger was nice and juicy and came perfectly cooked to order with all the fixings (tomato, lettuce & onion). It also included steak fries, onion rings AND a soft drink . . . all for $10. That was awesome! When we go to Burgers on the Edge or The Counter we easily spend more than $10 since everything is ala carte. A couple of my friends wanted to add mushrooms to their burger which was an extra charge, however the waiter suggested that it would be cheaper to order a side of mushrooms instead. Good suggestion and great customer service. The atmosphere was nice & relaxing . . . an open feeling concept with big windows to take in views of the outside. We had a great table along the window facing The Strip (Kalakaua Ave). Only bad thing . . . having to go back to work. Having this burger special was a great concept for Wolfgang. It drew a lot of locals into Waikiki for a deal, but with the hope that it would bring us back at another time. It worked for me . . . I saw their brunch menu and definitely plan on going back.
(4)Richard G.
The whole "happy hour" set up sucks. Have to wait in a line to get a shot at a seat at the bar in order to get bar menu prices (which you can't get sitting at a table). With a bar that seats 20 and a line of 15, figure the odds. Plus, the wait staff has attitude issues - which is probably as a result of dealing with a growing line of frustrated patrons. Recommendation - get there at 11 AM, you may eventually get a seat . . . .
(1)Brent K.
( this review is only for the bar service and the soup and salad ) We stopped here to rest our feet from walking,We ate dinner earlier, So we just wanted to have a snack. So we sat at the bar. Well Every ones food looked so good, I ordered a seasor salad. It was ok. My girl friend ordered a french onion soup. This was the best french onion soup I've tasted ever.It was very smooth and NOT salty like most french onion are. I should come back and try thr rest of the menu.
(4)bryan d.
I used to eat here more often on the mainland I have only been to the Waikiki one once. If you have read my other reviews you know I probably had the filet lol. I actually do think the steak here is better then blt. I didn't have dessert and I don't remember if the service was good so I guess this will be a short review... sorry ;) The location is second floor waikiki so ya not the best spot.
(4)Timothy P.
My siblings and I take after my parents in many ways, but mostly in our love for food. That's about the time we ever really get together is when we talk about great food (which is why I love yelp like my family!) So this past Christmas, I went on Yelp to find popular locations that we've never been to and bought gift cards. For my dad, Wolfgang's Steakhouse seemed perfect. After months of I don't know what, we finally got around to going to Wolfgang's. I arrived late, but it was not hard to find the table my family was at. The reason? This dining areas are a little congested as far as table arrangements, so everyone seems to be all in the same location. Is this place ADA certified? I can't imagine someone in a wheelchair getting through here. The service is impeccable, friendly and not a moment missed when we needed something. Our waiter explained everything to us and was pretty patient with how long it took for us to decide. We ended up getting crab cake as an appetizer, and wow it was way more crab then cake. No complaints there. But our main meal... Porterhouse, German Potatoes, and Sauteed Mushrooms all disappointed. The steak did little justice for the magnificent bovine it once was- are you really going to think all that melted butter would hide the lack in juicy tender excellence I come to expect from a place that calls itself a steakhouse? Don't get me wrong, these are great cuts of meat. But I have had far better preparation elsewhere. The German Potatoes were all charred, I don't know if this was intentional or not but I was not happy. The parts that were not charred, tasted great. The Sauteed Mushrooms were generous in portion, but like the steak- nothing worth paying triple of what you'd pay elsewhere. Sorry Wolfgang, instead of giving our family another great food discussion, we ended up talking about how we should have went to Ruth Chris or Ninniku-Ya.
(2)Shanna O.
I love Wolfgang's, and I frequently visit their original NYC location. I actually prefer it to Peter Luger's, because the menu has a little more choice to it. The first thing to note are the steaks. Really, THE steak to order is the porterhouse for two. This is the signature and best steak. The most important thing to know is that the steaks are dry aged. I love love love dry aged steaks. This is a very rare way of aging now that most steaks are wet aged (wet aging is far faster and dry aging results in a loss of saleable beef, so you get the picture). Dry aged beef has a distinctly different taste than wet-aged, much less metallic and more buttery. Some people have a definite preference for wet aged beef, and nearly everyone is used to wet age flavor, since unless you frequent a small selection of high-end steakhouses, you never get dry aged beef. I think that a lot of the complaints about the steak are due to this alone. However, if you are like me, you will not be disappointed by the buttery smoothness of the rich, dry aged flavor. The canadian bacon is one of my favorites, but I found it a little bland at this location. I enjoyed the lobster bisque, but it's not the best I've ever had. The german potatoes are tasty, as are the garlic mashed. Vegetables are fine. Dessert is fair. Wine list is extensive. Service is impeccable. But let's be real here. The side dishes and appetizers are really just side actors to the main event of the porterhouse. I have never ordered a different steak here, nor has anyone I know, because the porterhouse is the star. We did have the lobster last night, and it was very good, and a nice compliment to the steak. Honestly, probably my absolute favorite steak of any restaurant. Dry aging for me makes all the difference.
(5)Fused E.
I'm in Hawaii right now and I just got back to my hotel room.... Summary: Not worth the money - Very Bad service; stay away. *** Food *** Food was good and big. The menu there is very small and straight forward - a nice to have after a long day. The steak for two can easily feed three not-so hungry folks. If you're hungry or a big eater, then 2 people could be cutting it short. Frankly, I'd prefer a smaller piece at a more reasonable price. *** Service *** A joke. I had made reservations the day before asking for window seats at 8PM. I came in at 7:55 and was told that there were no window seats available and that if I wanted them, it would be a 20+min. wait. So - what the hell is my reservation for??? So, my wife and I settled for a different table. Every waiter at the place looked very rushed and busy - the look on their faces, body language, and the fact that they were all walking fast from table to some back room area. We were seated and it took a good 10+ min. to even see a menu - no water, no drinks, nothing, just seated. We were finally greeted by one of our waiters, yes, "one of them" - we had two for our table that night WOW!! (yeah right....read on). So, after taking our drinks and finally giving us our menu - mind you, no explanation as to what was available, no, "is this your first time here" etc. When our drinks came out, I was rather disappointed in mine - I had ordered a Margarita and what I had, I guess, could be called a Margarita - but I've had *much* better at my local Chili's Restaurant... no flavor, couldn't even taste the tequila! Finally, after another 15+ min. of just sitting at the table, our second waiter introduces himself and takes our meal order.... Our salad came out promptly and the waiter even took the time to cut our one-order of Mozzarella and giant Tomatoes into two plates - A very nice gesture!! Then, we waited for another 15-20+min. for the meat...keep in mind the waiter never came back to our table in that time - no check-ups on refills, no - how's the salad, nothing. The table next to us was seated after us - their meat came before ours...hmmmm odd? Well, to make this long story short - the waiter rarely came to our table. Even after we received our meal. At most, the "two of them" came to our table just 4 times - 5 to settle the bill. Bottom line - if you want good (not *GREAT*, not *awesome*, not *the best I've ever had*....just good) - and you have no expectation for good service AND you want to pay over $100 for your meal...then come here.... Oh - I must say that the waiter did apologize for his lack of attention - he said he was just too busy.. TWO waiters for one table of two and both were too busy!!! WTF!?!?!?! Stay away - there are other places and for the money, just eat at your hotel...
(1)Jo-Anne A.
Not a restaurant to go to for a special occasion. The service was not great...There were several different servers assisting us which lead to confusion when we needed something. No special attention to details. Service at Ruth Chris is still the best! The food was good and it came out super quick! The best part was desert! The imported new York cheesecake was THE best!
(3)Min K.
I'm a fan I'm a fan I'm a fan. Nuff said. It's the best damn steakhouse that I've discovered since my breakthrough at Ruth's Chris. Yes, Ruth's Chris' steaks are wet aged while Wolfgang's is dry aged, but I believe that dry aging the meat gives it that extra tang and that moistness. Diehard steakfans may not use the Wolfgang steak sauce, but I love that "tamarindo" that's in there. It's so good I want to steal the sauce! The appetizer, Canadian bacon, I don't care if you guys die of a heart attack, it is a MUST have. So oily, bacony, and tasty!, how could you not want to eat it? Go, go, go eat at Wolfgangs. I don't care if this economy is junk, the steak is worth the 100-150 dollars you'll spend. It'll be the best 100-150 you'll spend.
(5)Firat A.
This place has amazing food but is very pricy! You can order stakes to share. Usually it is a bout $50 for steak with no sides. Sides are extra. I got a 3ib lobster to share, it was $90... Amazing food but expensive!
(4)Don D.
I found that to enjoy a great steak, its best that I dont eat it all the time. Choosing Wolfgang's for a dinner was great! If you look at the website, its gives off an elegant steakhouse feel. First impressions were good when we walked in. The decor is awesome, but its probably because its not something that im used to. My gf and I visited a few months ago. We started off by ordering crab cakes (I think). We had the steak for two which was approximately $95. We didnt order any sides because we really just wanted to eat steak. Starch and vegetables are extra. (So if you just order steak, thats all you get). We ordered the steak medium well, and it was deliciious. It was still tender and flavorful. Their steak sauce was a nice sweet/tangy compliment to the steak. My gf and I didnt even finish the steak. We ended up bringing the rest home and giving it to the babysitter. We finished off dinner with a cheesecake. Im not a fan but it was good. Not to cheesy. The only thing I didnt like about the restaurant was that the tables do seem a little close together. I can see people having a hard time walking through and bumping me in the back of the head if it they packed the house. Also, it was weird seeing tourists come in a tank top, shorts, and slippers when the decor suggests otherwise. Would I visit again....YES!
(4)Joshua S.
Steak for two, you'll thank me if you do.
(4)Daniel W.
With the cost, your expectations are sky high. Was seated promptly at our res time. Staff was excellent. Steak was very good. Room is full of energy, not quiet. Food presentation leaves much to be desired.
(4)Darcie I.
The only thing that saved this restaurant from a single star is the crab cake and our server, JJ. Food is so overpriced it's ridiculous. $15 for 10 stalks of asparagus?!? Steak is overrated, my boyfriend's steak on the bbq tastes yummier. Oysters were small, and the Ceaser salad was tasty, if not too overpowered by the dressing. Very disappointing.
(2)L. D.
I love to spoil myself when it comes to steak, and this is the place to do it. The service is impeccable: Most of the food is served family style, and I never had to lift a finger to scoop it onto my plate. The server did it for me, and when my mountain of mashed potatoes started looking a little small, he was right there asking if I wanted more. Why, yes please! My boyfriend and I shared the steak for two, which is actually a LOT of delicious meat. I also recommend the sauteed mushrooms, rice (yes, rice), and my favorite: the creamed spinach. What I like about the ambiance is you KNOW its fine dining, but its laid back at the same time. the service is also fine dining, but its not forced or imposing. My boyfriend told me to pick ANY restaurant for my birthday dinner next week, and I chose to go back to Wolfgangs. It's THAT good. But then again, I am a steak kinda girl.
(5)Jeremy M.
FIrst off, went for Valentine's Day, which is a guaranteed busy night for any restaurant so my review may not necessarily be representative of their usual service/quality. Went to dinner at 7. Looked over the menu they had on display outside and thought the prices were very reasonable so decided to give it a try. We were seated and surprise! they had their lunch menu on display so dinner is of course 2-3x as much. Was that an accident or the old bait n switch haha? Oh well, might as well have a good steak on V-Day. Ordered the Steak for Two, one of their most popular steak dishes, and it was okay but not great as far as aged beef steaks go. Beef was excellent quality, it was just missing something as far as flavor. I'm comparing this to others like Ruth's Chris and Hy's, both of which I enjoyed more than Wolfgang's (Hy's is my favorite steakhouse in Honolulu BTW). I would have enjoyed the meal more if not for the fact that they sat us at a very small circular table, the kind you might expect to be seated at for a happy hour but not a fine dining restaurant. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and assume this was just a one-time seating arrangement they set up for the last minute Valentine's Day diners like myself who did not have reservations. Service was good and friendly, but this place needs to get their act together. Took 45 mins for our food to arrive. In the meantime we had a good laugh as several of the waiters apparently forgot who ordered what and would pass by tables asking if they ordered a certain dish, only to find out that it was meant for the couple two tables away. Nothing wrong with that, just a sign that the staff is either new or they were simply too busy that night, neither of which made me feel any better about dropping $150 for steak and potatoes. I'll be blunt: I would not recommend this restaurant over any of the other steakhouses in Honolulu. Their steak is good and they have some good side dishes, but it was just not at the level of some of the other restaurants and did not seem like a good value. Sorry Wolfgang's, but I must speak my mind.
(2)Jess W.
I love Wolfgang's - delicious! If only I were richer so I could eat here regularly. I came here because I had a $50 gc and it was my fiance's birthday. I figured it would be nice. We were seated by an open window with a nice view of Kalakaua. Doesn't sound great, but it was very pleasant albeit a bit street noist. Our server was very friendly and made suggestions for ordering. We ordered the crab cake, bacon, porterhouse, German potatoes and lobster mac and cheese. The crab cake was ok, but nothing special. The bacon was sooooooo good! They say it is extra thick, but I was not prepared for the extreme thickness of hte bacon. The Porterhouse was huge - we only finished half. Next time we come here, we're only getting one steak - the filet. The filet was truly melt in your mouth. I had no idea what that meant before I had Wolfgang's filet. The lobster mac and cheese was to die for, I only wish there was more in the serving! The German potatoes were excellent and very tasty. For dessert, we had the special cheesecake flown in from New York. It was a huge slice but taste-wise, it was just ok. I wish there was some strawberries or other fruit to go with the cheesecake, which was quite plain. I had to use the restroom while i was there and almost slipped. So did my fiance, who was wearing athletic shoes. Stay on the mats - the hallway floors are dangerously slippery! There are mats lining the hallways, I'm sure for that exact reason. In the end we spent about $200. Thank goodness we had the gc to offset some of that!
(4)Evan G.
I was pretty disappointed with this place. Especially considering the pricing. We were wandering around Honolulu on vacation and decided to stop in here since it was near the jewelry store that we went to. It wasn't quite dinner time yet, maybe 4:00 or so, and the restaurant was maybe half full. The manager at the host stand didn't know if he'd be able to fit us in and my immediate thought was "are you kidding me?" I understand the fact of reservations and whatnot but I sincerely doubted that everyone made a reservation for 4:15 all at once. He seated us in the corner by the door, somewhat boxed-in, instead of near the window views that were all available. After 10 minutes I had to get up to find someone to actually come over to the table and serve us. After that the service was alright, but I shouldn't even have to do that in the first place. I understand when people are busy, and really, all I needed was an "I'll be with you in a minute" and I would've been fine. I'm OK with that. But not even greeting is unacceptable. Food was fantastic, had Filet Mignon, it was huge, side of broccoli, it was huge. But it's hard to get over that bad first impression. If I were back in Hawaii ever again, I would not return.
(2)Wes N.
I enjoy a good steak every now and then. Wolfgang's is not on my "great" list...maybe short of my "good" list. Very crowded and noisy. My steak was over cooked...I enjoy a rare / med rare and the steak came out medium well. On the pricey side.... I prefer Ruth's and Morton's over this place.
(3)Mike C.
Was here on a work trip and was thrilled to see he had a restaurant in Hawaii. The New York strip/sirloin was great but not as good as the New York locations'. I tried some of the filet my friend ordered, it amazing and quite a large cut. Had a nice time here and would go back.
(4)Cynthia C.
Meh. That pretty much sums it up. The way everyone raves about this place I was expecting MUCH better. We arrived and were pretty much treated like 3rd class citizens who won a radio contest for a free meal there. I was wearing jeans mind you, but they were 7 for All Mankind, it wasn't like I got them at Goodwill. Another couple were seated about 30 seconds after we were and they received their bread and drinks before our waiter even took our drink order. Again, dirty looks from our waiter because I ordered wine by the glass, sorry that my husband doesn't drink ... My food is worth one star. The lobster mac n cheese was good, but the steak wasn't good at all. The Beach house and Ruth's Chris are MUCH better, shoot, even Blazin' Steaks has better steak than this place. After our ho-hum dinner was where the second star came in. Someone was finally nice to us and gave us a tour of the kitchen, as we're huge fans of beef, they showed us the rooms where the steaks were stored. Yea, that's about it.
(2)Hawaiian I.
LUNCH REVIEW: When locals are looking for lunch in Waikiki. It's not always easy to find a budget meal. So, once you resign to the fact that you will spend 1.5 - 2 times normal, the quest is for a good meal. I decided to find some lunch in or near the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The new food court there looked promising since I didn't really want to eat fast food. But, while wandering around, I stopped to view the menu here at Wolfgang's. I thought that I'd keep it in mind for a special occasion in the future. I was clearly not a tourist, and casually dressed. Still, the hostess came outside to greet me, answer questions and give me a takeout menu. I was impressed, and thought that I'd surely return for a special occasion. But, as I read the Lunch Menu, I found that the Hamburger there costs just $14. Cheese, steak fries, AND onion rings come with the meal. Considering that The Counter in Kahala Mall would charge me $13 for a burger and fries, I ended up eating a cheeseburger for lunch there. Another in my group ordered the (Canadian) BLT after we sampled the Canadian Bacon appetizer. I don't know if business is just slow in this economy or if they genuinely provide great service. But, we were treated as if we were big spenders and not locals looking for a budget lunch. By the way, the food was great. Portions were large. Prices were reasonable and just a few dollars more than the food court, however, you will want to add a tip. Highly recommended, (for lunch.) Hope to have dinner there soon. But, the dinner prices are in line with other premium steakhouses, (expensive.)
(4)John S.
Definitely a disappointment. I've eaten at Peter Luger's in Brooklyn (where Wolfgang worked for many years before opening his establishment) and that is the gold standard for ALL steakhouses. About the food: on a scale from 1-10, I'd give the steak a 5. The bacon appetizer was tough. At Luger's, the steak & bacon melt in your mouth without even chewing. If you want a salad that is vapid, order the Wolfgang salad. We also ordered the mac n' cheese, creamed spinach, & cream corn...all of which tasted frozen or out of a can. Hard to believe Wolfgang's got these steakhouse staples wrong.
(2)Richard B.
Check your bill carefully, more in a moment. I had a another excellent lunch here this week. We ordered the bacon appetizer which is always great. Theirs is second only to the hand carved slab that shows up at times on the Wynn (Vegas) buffet. The lobster bisque was yummy. But almost as soon as the spoon was put down after only the first taste, out come our entrees. What has happened to multiple course timing in Honolulu? No comment from one of what must have been five or more different people that helped us this day, just a pleasant drop and run. Two of us selected from the lunch special menu and really enjoyed the burger; nicely sized to the bun, perfectly cooked, juicy and delicious. One ordered without tomato had a lovely slice of tomato. The Wolfgang's Salad was a hit and even stayed oddly fresh later that day at home. They offer Champagne on the by-the-glass list for $10.95 along with whites and reds. "Is it really Champagne?, I ask. "Yes." Our waiter (one of five, six? all pros) came back shortly with a correction. No, not really from France but the California version was delicious and I appreciated his attentive correction. We also returned a white that one of us didn't like and it was replaced promptly. The apfelstrudel mit schlagsahne for dessert was delightful and shared among three of us. Good coffee, too. Now the weird bit. They don't print the actual price on the lunch menu. My bacon starter which is listed as $4 on the menu shows up as $4.95 on my bill. "We don't print the cents on the menu" said one of the many. Hmm? Makes for a sleeker more stylish menu design but that's what? a 20% hidden increase? My $10.95 sparkling wine showed up as $12.95. They comped both which was nice but I only asked for a price correction. Despite the hiccups I'll be back for more. The Cranky Gourmet
(4)Suzanne R.
RUTH'S CHRIS IS BETTER! I'm a huge meat/steak fan. I swear I crave it at least once a week. Anyways, we went for dinner and it was just ok. The ambiance was a bit crowded for my taste. Our waiter Brendan (I think that was his name) was awesome and I probably would have rated lower should we not of had him. We ordered the oysters as an appetizer and they were oh so delicous! I love oysters! Then our table had the 3 filets, 2 ribeyes, and lobster. Our sides were the mashed potatoes, asparagus, peas and onions and the steak fries. The lobster was the best dinner and the mashed potatoes the best side. For desert we split the chocolate cake, brulee and key lime pie. The pie was the best out of the three. If I were to go again I would get the lobster and oysters. My steak which I ordered medium rare - came out closer to medium. I even explained to them what the - means just in case although they should have known...it means closer to rare. Very disappointed and one of the managers a tall guy with dark hair was exceptionally rude about my steak being closer to medium. BAD EXPERIENCE! But like I said our waiter was awesome! I heard they have a good happy hour so I'll re-post after I go. Don't really want to go but promised a friend I would.
(3)Stephanie F.
My husband and I went there for dinner lat night. I am on the military and love eating out so we are trying to ind good places to eat for the next three years. Wolfgangs steakhouse was Amazing!!!! Our waiter was Raki and he was attentive and on point. The crab cakes were just like the ones back md. And the filet melted in ur mouth. Get the corner table by the window.. Only down was no kids menu but a place like this is really for adults anyway!!!! Enjoy
(4)Dani P.
I did my yelp research before heading to Wolfgang's and started by ordering the canadian bacon. Meh...nothing special to me. Even my bacon-loving-boyfriend didn't rave about it. Service was just ok - nothing terrible happened but nothing spectacular either. It seems as it they are just order taking - no descriptions of the food, how its prepared or upsell. The only person who did a good job, in my opinion, was the wine sommelier who did know how to describe the wine and also attempted an upsell - kudos to him! The mac-n-cheese was blah. In my opinion again, which is what Yelp is about, I would go to Wolfgang's if on a trip by yourself and just want a steak and a beer. The environment upstairs in the strip mall is too-well-lit for a romantic evening, too loud for a group and no warmth to the room. But then again, there's plenty of other steakhouses that I'd recommend before Wolfgang's. And keep in mind, this restaurant has NOTHING to do with Mr. Wolfgang Puck.
(2)Amber W.
A haiku: Steak is best in Hawaii But they'll fuck up your order, guaranteed Get in my belly, cow
(5)Laura G.
We ate here while on vacation from California, and had rather high expectations. Those expectation were not met in any way shape or form. :( The portion sizes are generous, and can feed 3-4 people, but everything beyond that the experience was disappointing. The hostess sat us at a table that wasn't completely set to start. We ordered the steak for 4, which is 2 large T-bones, and asked for it to be medium. It was served rare. As in cool dark red center rare. :( We had to send it back. The broccoli was undercooked, and the rice just plain steamed rice. Our mashed potatoes were good, and the baby greens salad was good, but it is hard to mess those up. The staff was very accommodating though, and I got immediate attention when I made eye contact and nodded. Overall I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. It may seem impressive, but is just an overall disappointment.
(2)Howard K.
awesome steaks cooked to perfection juicy alot of taste was sooo good we ordered the porterhouse for two twice. the sides were regular we had the sauteed mushrooms, rice & baked potato. Somehow we left enough room for the desserts and we were not disappointed the cheesecake was the best I've ever eaten.. better that the Cheesecake Factory!! The servers were very attentive and took care of the table ever though the restaurant was full on a Tuesday night.
(4)Alfred G.
In my humble opinion, I must say that Wolfgang's is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I'm pretty sure that this is the only place that serves dry aged steaks and you could actually tell the difference. My T-Bone steak was how I liked it (big, thick , juicy) the creamed spinach was good and the canadian bacon was awesome.. I've heard that the mac n' cheese with lobster is good so I will order that the next time. The service was top knotch, the waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and made sure that everything was going well. There was a great selection of wine and the atmosphere was a bit noisy but tolerable. My overrall experience was a very good one and I've been to many steak places before and would list Wolfgang's amongst my top 5
(4)Austen I.
Service: Outstanding. The hostesses, manager, every waiter we walked by greeted us as we walked in. Our waiters were helpful with the history of the restaurant, the appetizers, wine selection, the meat we were about to indulge in, and the dessert menu. I was taking a picture of the menu to look at later and without asking, the waiter brought me a paper copy of the menu. They rock. Ambiance: We went at 6pm and it was a bit hot, but it cooled as the night went on. I would recommend going at 730 or later. Also, don't bother dressing up for this place. It's very casual. You could get away with shorts if you wanted to. I guess it's in Waikiki so anything goes. Appetizers: We had the crab cakes. There was too much crab and not enough cake. Amazing I know. There was too much of the good stuff. The Steak: We ordered the porterhouse for three. If you're like me, you'll have to do a quick google to remember that porterhouses have three types of meat: New York Strip, Filet, and Sirlion. The plate was hot and huge. Tons of beef. I'm torn. I had high expectations for this steak house. Everyone I know raves about it. But the steak was only OK. How sad. If I crave steak I will never think of Wolfgang's. This place failed to imprint on my mouth that I should get here fast if I want to eat meat and a lot of of it. Don't get me wrong, the beef quality was excellent, but there wasn't enough seasoning for my palate and the steak didn't have that crispy crust that I love. The steak did have some redeeming qualities. Each steak section was completely different and completely interesting. We tasted each section, even sections within the same sections, and found that each piece screamed it's own distinction. For example, the New York Strip was the "meatiest" where the filet had a grassy, marrow taste. We had a great conversation just about our meal. That is definitely worth bonus points. Dessert: SCHLAG. APPLE STRUDEL. FUDGE SUNDAE. MORE SCHALG. I don't care what I get next time. It's gonna have schlag (german whipped cream) in it. Seriously though, the strudel and sundae were awesome. (more schlag please). I really really really wanted to give this place 4 stars, but I can't do it. The current 3.5 rating is absolutely right. Steak ok, everything else awesome. Go to try it and say that "insert your favorite steakhouse" is better.
(3)Edmond K.
I had the Porter house for 2. it was perfectly cooked. The crabcake was the best I had on this Island so far! service was awesome !!
(5)r y.
Our taste buds were impressed! Happy hour is the bomb with nice size tapas and drinks ranging from $5-$7 dollars. (4-6:30 daily in the bar area only) We experienced during the various visits: steak for two, spinach creamed, bacon, lobster mac and cheese, the crab cake, fries, steak kabob, steak sliders and ahi tartar. ALL to die for! Definitely on the pricier side so leave the kids home. Service was terrific all around. Guests of the Royal Hawaiian Center can enjoy the first hour of validated parking for FREE. Three (3) additional hours of parking are available for $1.00 per hour. Regular rates apply thereafter. Free parking promotion effective until December 31, 2011. Some restriction may apply.
(4)Erika A.
HAPPY HOUR (PAU HANA) REVIEW: daily: 4:30-6:30 draft beer: $4 glass of wine: $5 martini: $ 6 pupu menu: $5 This place just started their pau hana menu last week. My BF and I were the only ones at the bar for about an hour and 1/2. The bartender was way cool. I guess he was bored cuz he was talking to us the entire time. Nothing else to do when there are no other patrons to serve. I had 2 draft beers served in an ice cold frosted mug that just hit the spot. The bartender recommended the steak tartare and steak mini burgers for $5 each. The tartare was great! Both waiter and boyfy looked at me like I was on drugs for eating raw meat, but the tartare had a really clean flavor. It was served as a set of 3 with the tartare on toast and paired with a dab of mustard, capers, onions and tomatoes. Next time I'll take pictures, sorry : ) Boyfy's steak burgers (not ground burgers, the other ones on the menu-sliced steak) were ok. They were cooked medium rare, but could have used a bit more flavor. It was served with a load of shoestring fries. The bartender also gave us Wolfgang's BBQ sauce to use as a dip for the steak burgers. The BBQ sauce added some zing that was needed. Even though the steak could have used a little more flavor, you just can't get a better size portion of a pupu at a quality restaurant for $5! Next time I'll try the mini burgers and tuna tartare. This was a great way to try out a way expensive place on the cheap. I love happy hour! Free parking for 3 hours at Royal Hawaiian. After pau hana was over at 6:30, we walked right across the street for another 30 minutes of drinks and food at Top of Waikiki (see my review on that too: ) Wolfgang's is a beautiful place that I have to behave myself in. It's a nice change from all the rowdy crappy places that people get their drink on at. One of these days I'll have to make a dinner reservation cuz I'm dying to try their steaks!
(4)Julie H.
Happy Hour. That is all I have to say. I didn't actually have dinner here, just had some yummy pupus and delicious wine for some great prices. The pupu menu for happy hour is rather limited- steak or ahi tartare and burger or steak sliders. However, all were delicious. I would go with the beef over the ahi though, as the ahi was just okay. It definitely needed more flavor. But they are all only $5. The draft beer is $4, wines $5 and martinis $7. They offer a great selection of house wines all for $5 and the bartenders are really knowledgeable and friendly. They also make a delicious Dirty Martini with a blue cheese stuffed olive. Happy hour is DAILY from 4-6:30 and well worth it!
(4)Sky S.
Somehow, I thought this place was one of Wolfgang "Puck's"... It is not. I've seen "Dried Aged Steak" on Food Network and wanted to try it ever since. I was so happy that when I heard this place serve them! The steaks were AWESOME!! It just a bit too salty for me but nice red wine will make saltiness go away. xD We sat at bar counter. Had 3 rounds of $5 glass wine. Shared 2 pupus, 2 steak dinner (Rib eye and NY), 2 sides and a dessert. It was more than enough food for two. (We had to take half of our meal home!) And our dinner cost less than $150. Great price, I think.
(4)Tasha T.
Went here the week they opened in Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, and the service was pretty bad. Understandable only because they were just starting the operation in Hawaii. Tried it again last night, and service was much better. Ordered the Lobster Brisk soup, crab cakes, Steak for Two and German potatoes. Soup was very salty, crab cakes were satisfying. Steak was great, but that was expected of a steakhouse. German potatoes were alright. Unfortunately, our server mixed up the checks and gave us the bill for the table next to us. We kindly corrected him. I'm not a big fan of the layout of the restaurant, nor the ambiance. Kind of open, tables close together and noisy... Much like a food court.
(3)Daniel R.
Go here for lunch. They have great $10 lunch specials, and they don't skimp out on what they serve you either. I had the wolf burger and I left feeling pretty satisfied. The burger was delicious alongside the fries & onion rings it came with. I'm not a fan of cheese on my burgers but you can add on cheese for I think it was $2 more. But the special includes other choices like mahimahi fish n chips, a mahi mahi sandwich, and salads, which my friends said all were delicious as well. Service was great, but I mean it's kind of expected at a restaurant like this. Definitely come here for lunch if you're in Waikiki, free validated parking too!
(4)N. O.
Wines overpriced, salmon had no seasoning, very bland, broccoli extremely salty, german potatoes drowning in butter. Guess since they call themselves a steakhouse, you can't expect, anything else to be up to standard.
(1)Sara H.
tried this place out bc my baby brother was turning 18 and he is a steak fiend. this was his kind of restaurant. best to go with lots of meat-lovers, though not impossible if one of your party prefers something else (my mom had the salmon and said it was yummy). my bro, dad and i shared a steak for 3. it was a TON of meat. we also got a ridiculous amount of sides. def get the german potatoes! i say pass on the lobster mac and cheese. not enough lobster! all and all, this is a good place to go if you're celebrating a special occasion, if you have a monster appetite and if someone else is footing the bill. ;)
(4)Asuncion F.
I absolutely luv this place!!! We were seated by a window overlooking the Waikiki strip. The service was phenomenal and the food was delicious. A friend and I went to have lunch there and they have a variety of choices. We intentionality went to have a light lunch and their $10 lunch menu was perfect. I had their half pound burger and he had a mahi mahi burger. Both came with fries and onion rings. The servers were very friendly and aimed to please their guests. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and I definitely will come out here again. Next time I'm getting the rib eye :-)
(5)Koa M.
Ate dinner there on a Friday night in Waikiki. We were late for our reservations and called, they were very accommodating. They basically told us not to worry they'll see us when we get there. We had requested a table by the window and that is exactly what we got when we showed up. Yea! The service was excellent. They were attentive but not constantly hovering over us. Now for the food... one person in the party ordered their bacon that is on the menu as an appetizer. It was wonderful. I would have never ,on my own, ordered that. You can bet I will next time. Crab cake was good but does not compare to Morton lump crab cake. There was 4 of us and we ordered their steak for 2 and a New York. They were great and more than enough to feed us all and take home. Sides- bake potato, nothing special, cream corn-excellent. For desert we had the New york cheese cake again won won wonderful! cream brûlée and the apple strudel were just average. I would definitely recommend and come back again. The only thing I did not like is having to drive into waikiki and then park and the Royal Hawaiian Shopping center.
(4)David G.
3 to 3 &1/2 stars. I really thought this place was going to be better. I went with a positive attitude and was really hoping for a great time, but it was lacking on many levels. There were positives to Wolfgang's and I think I will go back and give it another try. Their wine list is impressive along with their massive portions. Their prices were high, but in line for a restaurant of this caliber. The service was friendly and attentive. However, they made several mistakes that should have never happened at a restaurant this nice/expensive. Either way, I will go back and give it another shot. This places has potential...
(3)Kelly M.
Amazing bar and very cool bartenders! From 4-6:30 they have happy hour with all pupu's $5. Don't miss it. Then there's the Taste of New York-$35 for an exquisite NY steak with creamed spinach n mash potatoes, oh and a pile of real whip cream along size a modest real New York cheesecake. I'm spreading the news... New York, New York. :D yum n then sum.
(4)Ash P.
While the steak was great, the service wasn't. Not worth the money you will spend. Thought the tables on the patio were tacky. The wood floors were a hazard. Mass confusion regarding the Pau Hana specials. They are on the menu but aren't available unless u r sitting at the bar.
(1)Kevin C.
One of my favorite places to go when I visit - always get the steak for 2, creamed spinach, and lobster mac and cheese. Don't forget the chips and the beer!
(5)Kalama K.
Was torn over Wolfgang's or BLT as I hadn't tried either. Went to Wolfgang's. Kind of the same theme as a bunch of the other reviews. Really good service, Gave us the exact seat requested on-line...but an uninspiring meal. Oysters were malnourished, Tomato/mozerella was bland, Steamed broccoli was shriveled, Ribeye was hard to cut (dull knife and sinue). Was hoping for more of a dark wood cozy steakhouse feel (like it's Luger's lineage), but seating is open, impersonal, and in close quarters. The head maitre 'd was really on his game though.
(3)Ann M.
Made reservations through open table for my husband's surprise birthday dinner, and had to wait at the bar for a while until we got a table. When we did get seated, were right next to the kitchen doors. The hostess seemed a little scattered brained for a classy type restaurant. They were really busy that night with a large party on the other side, but we didn't get our food for a whole hour. The ambiance was nice and noisy. and we had a wonderful light mauka breeze flowing in. The food was good...but i definitely had better steaks elsewhere. I had the Fillet Mignon and my husband got the rib eye. The steaks didn't have much flavor or felt like it melted in my mouth. I actually used the steak sauce on the table. I know, a cardinal sin when dining at such a fine steakhouse, I should not have to be doing that at all. But we did have a wonderful waiter and the bartender, both were really professional, proficient, yet down-to-earth and pleasant. Those two ladies salvaged the evening. Bottom line, it's a nice place, but i expected more for the price we paid.
(3)O G.
It's not every night where you get to dine in a brand new restaurant transplanted from NYC for Valentine's day and even get to meet the owner. I had big hopes for this place and it both surprised and failed me. Apps: The oysters are not bad but the bacon is off the hook! It's thick like Oprah's moustache (before make up, of course) and salty like Nancy Pelosi when Hillary got Secretary of State . Steak: We got the porterhouse for two, which can feed three. It had a nice nutty flavor to it. The bad part? They pre-cut the steak! When you do that it loses a lot of its flavor. And the plates they used were these tacky white plates with green trim screaming, "return me to Denny's" that were made in China. Usually that's not a big issue, but they bring these plates out steaming hot, making me wonder what else besides arsenic and bad intentions are leaking out of these plates into the beef. Bread: Cold! How can they serve steaks on sizzling plates but serve cold bread and stick butter? Aiya. Dessert: Did not have. I think this place has a lot of promise. The steak itself was good, but there are a few things that made this place sink from a 4 down to a 3.
(3)Amanda S.
Great food but the new York steak I got was a little bland for my taste. The MAC n cheese with lobster was awesome though!
(4)Rigo T.
Avoid the tomato and onion salad for two. Unless you don't mind paying $15 bucks for a plain tomato and raw onion. Other than that, i would recommend the surf and turf special if it's available. One last thing, if you are from NY and miss that unmistakeable NY attitude then look no further and just take a seat at the bar.
(3)Cheryl H.
What's up with the uptight bartender, Stepanie? Rule number one, friendly bartenders, get people talking, so they stay and order dinner....bartending 101! After she turned me off, she is the same to the guy that came in next to me.....couldn't wait to leave! On a street with several "steakhouses" this one does not meet customer service standard.
(2)Kristina E.
As a steakhouse, this place kinda sucks. I came here for dinner one night and it was completely empty. First of all, let's start off with the steaks since this is supposed to be a steakhouse. We ordered the steak for two. It came out sizzling on a plate and already cut for you. I took one bite and can you say BLAND?! I never ever ever ever add salt to food when I eat out at restaurants but I had to pile the stuff on so it would have some taste! Needless to say that it was the worst steak I've ever paid for. If I'm going to pay upwards of $50 for a steak it better be seasoned and melt in the mouth good, this steak was neither. I couldn't believe I had to add salt at this expensive steakhouse. I also never eat steak with any ketchup or steak sauce, it's sacreligious for me but on top of the salt I had to add, I had to eat the steak with their house steak sauce. I was very disappointed in this place. I honestly can say that anyone can make a steak with more taste than Wolfgang's. Can you say FAIL?! However, I returned for happy hour one day and they do have a pretty good happy hour menu, so they do deserve two stars for that. I would come back for happy hour but never again for a steak. If I were judging just on steaks, which is supposed to be their claim to fame, this place would get zero stars!
(2)C H.
Steak was excellent and the Cheese cake was to die for. I would go again.
(4)Susan K.
I was very fortunate to be invited to a special friend's birthday party held at Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Waikiki. The party of around 38 people was held in a private room located in the back of the restaurant, complete with pre-selected menu and open bar. Very Nice! We started with a delicately seasoned and very moist crabcake that had large chunks of crabmeat with little filling, delicious! Next came an odd beefsteak tomato and onion salad that made me wonder why in the world don't they use some of our fresh, delicious and locally grown tomatoes? The choice of entree offered for this special event included filet mignon, rib eye steak, or wild salmon served with a choice of baked potatoe, mashed potato, white rice (really?) and creamed spinach. I chose the rib-eye steak, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. Honestly, the entree and sides were just okay. The most remarkable thing about my entree was how absolutely enormous my steak was and how it nearly filled the plate, the meat was very flavorful, but needed a better sear on the outside. My table partners giggled at the sheer volume of beef on my plate compared to their filet mignon which I would guess to be about 5 ounces. I don't like creamed spinach, and don't know too many people who do like creamed spinach and I was a little surprised that they would serve it as a side veggie, especially since we have such a variety of fresh veggies available here in Hawaii. The mashed potatoes were creamy and lump-less. A dessert tray was akwardly served to the table for all of us to share. The service was a little clumsy and the room was excessively noisy to the point that I could not have a conversation with the person sitting right next to me. If you enjoy a steakhouse ambiance and aren't on the look-out for fresh local fare served in a tropical setting then Wolfgang's may suit you just fine.
(3)Frank T.
I thought the wine selection was good, and the apps were great but i was not that impressed with the steak.
(3)Jirarat S.
I have mixed feelings about this place. Although I enjoyed the food, the service was average at best. The first thing I noticed was that the hostesses (or maybe just the one hostess) didn't seem very professional. I would have expected them to dress more classy and conservative. I'm sorry, but one of them looked like a hooker. She also seemed to be chatting with her friends at the bar while the other hostess was busy at the front desk. Moving on... Our waiter was nice enough to give us the run down of the menu and their specials. We ended up ordering the lobster cocktail and porterhouse for two with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. The lobster cocktail was amazing. There was more meat than I expected for the $22. The porterhouse was cooked medium rare, exactly how we ordered it and it came out still sizzling on the platter. The creamed spinach was so creamy and soft, almost like baby food. The mashed potatoes were very creamy as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the food but damn, can I get some water? I didn't order anything else to drink and their water glasses were tiny and only refilled once. I kept waiting to see if someone was going to refill it but no. There were waiters and what not all over the place and they can't even keep the water glasses filled? It was a Saturday and they were busy but it really bugs me that they weren't on top of things. The dining area was a bit congested and became very loud. It didn't feel like I was in a nice place...it felt like a diner or cafeteria. The only thing that really made this experience was the lobster and that I was there celebrating my 2.5 year anniversary with my guy.
(3)Albus C.
We came here around 4:00 on a weekday and were seated in the lounge. The waiter seemed annoyed probably because the hostess triple sat him so we were patient. He took our drink order which came back incorrectly but we sucked it up. We opted for the filet, lobster mac and cheese, sliders and ahi and steak tartars. The apps were good, especially since they were on happy hour. Lobster mac and cheese had two small pieces of lobster, an oily film on top and needed salt. The medium rare filet came out lukewarm on a hot plate with a raw, cold center. It lacked flavor and I guess you were supposed to use the side gravy to make it edible? Wouldn't have known because the waiter failed to say anything. He never came back to check on the quality of our food or if we wanted another round of drinks. All in all, Wolfgangs is overpriced for the quality of food and service. You are honestly better off at Ruth's Chris.
(1)Magnum P.
Nice, pricey, wanted to like it more. The filet was huge and good, the seafood appetizers were so so.
(3)Shawn B.
Happy hour here is the bomb. I love the homemade potato chips and the Hamburger Sliders. The food and drink here are reasonably priced and the atmosphere was great. If you are stuck in "The Keys" and don't want to fight traffic on the way home... stop by Wolfgang's Steakhouse for a quick drink, bite and cool conversation. #Aloha
(5)Evan S.
Very good happy hour. The pupu's are excellent. The bar staff is very good. You will have a pretty good experience here. I would recommend it to my friends.
(4)Reney O.
Not a place I'd go back to, not for treatment like that. I've been here twice: the first to put $200 on a gift card for my parent's 29th anniversary, and the second to check out their happy hour with a friend, and both times I've dealt with some of the most stuck up staff members I have ever come across. First visit....I waited for the hostess to finish her phone call, I assume a reservation. It's cool, I'm in no rush, just waiting. She gets off the phone, looks at me (I'm at the counter in front of her, so I'm hard to miss) and busies herself, avoiding eye contact. Whatever, she's doing her job, perhaps had a rough day, I'm not hurt for her lack of greeting. I'll just wait til she's booking Customer X's reservation.......she finishes whatever she had to do and walks away from the counter and starts chatting it up with another hostess, talking story! Ok now I KNOW you're trying to avoid me. Big mistake. Me, smiling: HI. Hostess, hesitant to acknowledge my voice: Oh. How can I help you? Me: Yes you can actually. I'm here to purchase a gift card for my parents anniversary. Hostess: Oh. So how much were you wanting to put down? Me: Two hundred please. On one card please. Hostess: That's fine. Let me go ring this up in the back. I've never worked in a restaurant. Perhaps the back computer is much more magical than the front computer? I can't judge, whatever, I wait. She didn't come back.....Male manager comes out and wonders why my friend and I are standing there. Manager: Have you been helped? Me: Well, there was a girl here who said she'd help with the gift card, but she kinda disappeared.... The girl was forced to come up front by the manager, who then directed her to do the gift cards as I had requested. She was annoyed at me for whatever reason, and gave me the gift card....with one teeny little error. Hostess: Here. A gift card for a hundred dollars. Me AND Manager: It's supposed to be for Two Hundred. Hostess, looks at me: I thought you only had one hundred? ........... Manager apologizes to me, makes her crank out another gift card for an additional hundred, and has her write a "thank you" note in the gift cards for me. The ONLY enjoyable thing from that little visit to Wolfgang's was the look on stuck up hostess' face when being forced to play nice- she was piiiiiiiisssed. ---------------------- Second visit. Picture hostess times 6. I wouldn't have gone back here had it not been for my curiosity for their food. As a yelper, I gotta give restaurants a fair shot, service AND food. So three months later, here I am on a date for happy hour, eager to try the steak and have some drinks. Bartender and the first five waiters and waitresses were not friendly at all. Bartender wouldn't make a drink he didn't know how to make, even though I told him how, he had the ingredients. The staff avoided our table, and only popped in to give drop the food on our table Literally drop it- no 'and here you are! enjoy!' No 'can I get anything else for you?' or 'Be careful, it's hot!' The unsaid was more along the lines of 'Eat and leave so someone else can sit here.' JJ was the ONLY nice waiter there and it is purely for him that there was even a tip and an extra star on this review. He's an older gent and was most exemplary, sticking out from his workmates like a star- friendly, courteous, efficient, and attentive. So many servicemen/women forgot that we asked for the check a while ago....we managed to flag him down and he apologized profusely for our wait, and got us a check in a matter of seconds. Food- Fries were delish! Steak sliders were served cold. Juicy, but cold. Lobster crustinies were pretty good too. Not a "wow" item, but tasty for sure. You need both good service and food to earn a return visit. Sorry Wolfgangs, you fail at service (sans JJ and that one manager of course).
(2)John S.
Wolfgangs or Ruth's. I love 'em both although I've eaten at Ruth's Chris more. They're both pretty comparable in my opinion. Ruth's Chris is a tab bit richer, and I'm a sucker for good restaurants based in the south (gumbo, okra, etc.) But back to Wolfgangs. The place is awesome. The steaks can be split and cooked to order, so why not just make a petite? The deserts were yummy. Warning- the garlic mashed potatoes have whole chunks of garlic. Some people like this, but just be aware. Sounds like the service is iffy from reading some of these reviews. We were happy with the service and I dare say it was the best I've had. Attentive, but not bothersome. Helpful and efficient. When we walked in, the hostess asked us if we wanted a quiet eating area. I had to wonder if they ask every one this question, and how often someone says, "no, I'd like a loud dining room with my meal." Anyways, they sat us in the smaller room overlooking Kalakaua. Nice and quiet. Really.
(4)Ash G.
I went to Wolfgang's in January. My dad had told me about this new steakhouse because it is an off-shoot restaurant from one of the chefs that worked at Peter Lugers, an amazing steakhouse in Brooklyn that he took me and my sisters to when we were visiting family on the NY/NJ area. The Peter Lugers in Brooklyn is the original location of this spartan decor restaurant (large wooden tables and chairs) and it is all about the juicy steak. I loved Peter Lugers when I went, now almost 7 years ago, it was definitely a tasty and memorable experience. Wolfgang's is not decorated in the same manner as Luger's and it couldn't be because well let's be serious it is in Waikiki, so the ambiance is more classy and upscale. BUT LET'S GET TO THE FOOD. I started off with the oyster appetizer which was great. My group of 3 people decided to opt out on getting the 2, 3, and 4 person steak, so instead I got the Filet Mignon, which was quite delicious and buttery, but was really rare for medium, but 'oh well' I thought, it will be great tomorrow when I heat up the rest of it (but I don't think you are supposed think that at a good restaurant). We also ordered a side of potatoes and mushrooms and onions, both of them were really good. I do remember that the wine we wanted (I don't remember the names) they did not have available so we went with the guys suggestion, and it was at best okay. For dessert I had the creme burlee, and that was good. Overall, I would say that this is a good restaurant, it is expensive, but neither I nor my father will be hurrying back anytime soon. If you are in Waiks and have money to spend, worth checking out.
(4)First Name L.
Incredibly average! In context of high-end steakhouse and $$$$ per person. I love to eat and I love to eat fancy. Ambience - Nice setting, open air, palm trees outside, classic SteakHouse feel... kinda NYish, modern. Service - Very good service, attentive, friendly, whatever you need - they're on it. Food - This is why you're reading and why I came. Overall, I've had better food for less money. BUT the food was damn fucking good! Again, this review is in context to price and expectations. It should have been better. Seafood sampler - Lobster, Shrimp, Crab. Fresh and tasty, can't get much better. $27 Steak for two - This is a porterhouse that they are kind enough to cut for you. Porterhouse is part NY Steak and Filet Mignon. Cooked perfectly. As expected the Filet was amazing. The NY Steak was good too but it didn't compare. $94 Spinach (Sate) with Garlic - It's spinach, hard to f that up. $12 Steak Fries - A tad overcooked for my taste but we were in a french fry mood. $12 Creme Brulee - Classic. $10 Sorbet - whatever it was just sorbet. $10 Mango Mojito's - We had a lot. Not because it was stellar but good enough. $13 Last, this dinner was for me, wife, and daughter. We ate everything but the fries. Unless you're really big eaters, I think ordering the steak for 2 is fine for 3. Consider we had plenty of drinks and dessert. We were stuffed. 3 stars because it's not $$$$ good. For me the real question is, will we go back. Kind of like asking for someone's references when they are applying for a job. You ask their reference, would you rehire this person? In our case, Wolfgang was a good experience but we will likely not return.
(3)Doug A.
Pro's: Service, location, tap water pretty good. Con's: Steak was all fat, place was freezing, overpriced,
(2)George Q.
I think the most critical tip I can give about this restaurant is "share everything." After dining here a numerous amount of times, I think I finally figured out the right proportion of food to order for a group of 4. 2 slices of bacon cut in half.(half slice a head is plenty) 1 house mixed greens 4-ways 1 sautéed spinach 4-ways 1 mash 4-way Steak for 2 4-ways 1 desert 4-ways booze - as much as you'd like .. yesterday we had 2 x 2002Jarvis.. super yum Maybe that may not be enough food for some of the big local peeps, but for me and my family that was more than plenty.The truth is this place is extremely reasonably priced if you order the food right.. It's the booze where they get ya.. Coming from Brooklyn (10min walk from Peter Leugers) I can hands down give this place my stamp of approval. The steak is aged and cooked to the T. Some people have issues with gettin their steaks cut prior to being served, but Wolfgang knows to rest the meat before cutting the meat to not waste the juice.. They're pros.
(5)Ruby W.
Went here for Father's Day dinner. Service good. But noticed they give better service if you have status. As for food we got the porterhouse for 2. Not bad. Shocking that my husband couldn't finish it. He usually finishes the porterhouse at DK's. It's not worth getting the shepherds fries. I thought it would be crunchy. It'll be a while until we come back here. Gotta have a reason. Maybe try their burgers one day.
(3)frank g.
I heard raves about the month aged steak so I wanted to take my wife to Wakiki for a special birthday dinner. With reservations for 3. We came a few minutes early and were seated by a nice widow seat. Our waiter came and gave us the menu specials and asked about drinks, we only wanted water since we don't drink, well our waiters service went dowhill frm here. First we asked for a small steak portion for our son, but they wouldn't accomodate. Which wasn't a big deal so we ordered a large portion and split it. We ordered a salad and salmon also. The salad was soggy and the salmon was overcooked. The waiter was no where to be found so we asked for manager and new waiter. The waiter was better but the other one (Eric) who insisted on trying to help us twice. We verbally had to tell him his service was no longer needed. this waiter tried to intimidate my wife the rest of the evening by stareing at her. The young manager wasn't very helpful in controlling his waiter. I contacted customer service who did not get back to me. I contacted the General Manager, william Nickerson, who said he would look into it but never got back to me. They cater to the Japanese tourist and don't care about the local patronage. So save yourself an overpriced meal and lousy service!
(1)jon d.
We all grew up on wet-aged steaks and so eating at dry-aged steak houses (Wolfgang's, DK steakhouse) is an acquired (and expensive) taste. The tables along the windows facing the strip have the best view of all the steakhouses in Hawaii. Appeteizers are priced steep. I had the Wolfgang's crabcake...it is about 4" diameter and 3/4" thick and it tastes good but $18.95 ? The NY steak (about $50) had a nice beefy flavor and was tender and not dry. Sides are extra. Chocolate Pie and the Key Lime pie were fantastic. So is it worth all that money...that's a personal decision. One way to see if you like it is to try the place during off hours: Happy Hour: 430-630. Drinks are $7 cocktails, $4 beers. Various pupus. They even serve carpaccio, if you prefer these things. May Special (Hamburger Month): $10= very large hamburger (+onions/tomato/lettuce), onion rings, french fries, soft drink. Breakfast & Lunch: Suprisingly very very good. Less crowded, and with the three hour parking validation, a great way to start a Sunday morning if you wish to wander Waikiki. The menu for breakfast/lunch is reasonably priced (not Denny's priced though) Had the eggs benedict which was very good. Overall, all the steakhouses are going to run about the same +/-15%; so if you are in Tiger Woods/Kobe sized trouble, it probably is worth it.
(4)Cee J.
OK - another free meal there and there was a cockroach on the tablecloth and a hair in my salad......ugh I wish my friends would choose somewhere else!
(1)KichiGuy W.
I went here on Sunday May 16th during lunch for their hamburger special that I happened to see while browsing oceanic's hawaiieventsonline.com . The wait help service was unbelievably good and even the super tall manager in the suit was one step ahead of our needs. I did read the last person's review and I cannot even picture what he experienced by the extremely good service that I got. After reading that I felt that I should at least mention my very first and recent experience there just to be fair. I am not calling the other writer a liar nor am I writing this just to backup Wolfgang's, I am just stating my honest personal experience. I had the hamburger special for $10 that came with onion rings, french fries, pickles, sweet onions, tomatoes and lettuce plus all the condiments. The hamburger was cooked to perfection just as I ordered it, medium and full of juices that ran out with every bite. The Hamburger with everything in it barely fit in my mouth without stretching my jaw, I had to cut in half just to eat it, and yeah it was that large. It also included a free soft drink with endless refills of which I drank 4. My girlfriend had the Hollywood chopped salad that she really enjoyed, it had many different vegetables along with what I think was feta cheese and either mango or papaya bits in it. I did taste 4 fork fulls and everything in there complimented each other with the fruit adding that extra touch. During the entire time we were there, we were never neglected nor was anyone else that I saw. When I asked for an extra napkin, not only did I get 2 hot wet towels but also lemon wedges to wash my hands with. The tall manager guy in the nice suit seemed almost psychic as my coke and water kept being refilled without me having to ask even once. Our bill barely came out to 22 bucks and I gladly left $30 dollars to cover the bill with tip. There are not many places especially in Waikiki where you can eat a meal like that for that low of a price coupled with top notch service anymore. They also validate your parking for 3 hours and when you drive out you pay nothing. I have been to other places in the Royal Hawaiian shopping center that validate, but with those validations you still have to pay $3 minimum when you leave. I would definitely recommend this place to my parents or friends. I had a hard time deciding what was greater while writing this review, the service or the food but both were excellent.
(5)S L.
LOVE this place. They age their own beef here. I was lucky enough to have a tour and went into the beef aging room during their grand opening. The porterhouse is delicious and tender. Most people come here for dinner but what I really want to talk about is lunch. It's about $20 per person. Their burgers are about $15 and the servings are mammoth with giant onion rings. I recommend getting the Beverly Hills Chop salad and a side of their bacon. That bacon is magic -- it is a must try. I would finish lunch with some coffee because you'll need that to fight off that food coma. Try the lunch here, its definitely worth it and its also great for business meetings.
(5)Jane M.
I am a local and enjoy Ruthies and Mortons frequently. Tried Wolfgangs and thought it was awful. Here's why... Atmosphere is noisy and touristy Waiter was more interested in helping the Japanese tourists than taking care of our table of locals. Steak tasted old..I cannot come up with a better description than that. I ordered it med rare and got well. The waiter was annoyed that I asked for a med rare replacement. My friend had fish...had better at Zippys. The sides were forgettable. A table on the other side of the room was soooo noisy with drunk folks we couldn't have pleasant conversation and the manager did nothing. This place totally blows and it was assets of money and time.
(1)David M.
As we were looking for a quick happy hour and possibly more...Let's start with the hostess greeting; very lack luster, she seemed preoccupied and did not to give us her full attention. As we sat in the bar area (table), we were not sure if we were to be waited on or call our own drinks, as we were not advised by hostess. We sat for some time with no acknowledgement save for some looks from the bartender and hostess, yet still we waited. Finally coming to the conclusion that Wolfgang did not want our money, we took ourselves elsewhere. Being a customer service manage I would suggest retraining in basic customer service skills.
(1)Marky M.
Went for lunch, service was wonderful, got the dinner option NY sirloin. It was average.... not great. But the real downfall of the meal was the baked potato. Honestly, I did not think you could ruin a baked potato.... It being a steakhouse.... there really is no excuse for blowing a baked potato especially given the menu's pricing.
(1)Michael M.
I had a surprise birthday dinner at W.P. and I was happy to see all my friends there. We were at the far end of the restaurant in a wing that had no air conditioning and with windows wide open. I rarely dress up to a restaurant and was taken back with people in surf shorts and rubber slippahs all around as we waited for our table. I told a friend I came with that I should have worn shorts and a T shirt too! But here I was in a long sleeved shirt, long pants and dress shoes. The room had no air conditioning in it and only windows wide open. It was warm that night. The tables around us all had very young children. (cry-baby kind, some bloody murder screaming, some you had to turn around and make sure the parents weren't killing them loud-ok I guess you get my drift). Our table had 8 people on it. And every table around us had infants/toddlers under a year old. Aside from the crying babies, being a Saturday night constant sirens blasted as fire engines, ambulances and police vehicles flashed down Kalakaua Avenue. I believe everyone said, "SURPRISE!" when I appeared. yet I couldn't hear it (guess why?) The menu looked good and I was looking for the Porter House Steak as this is the signature of most steak places. They offered a variety of meats. I was also in the mood for a prime rib if all else fails but none was available. I also looked at the filet mignon and lamb, but was listening to what others were ordering. After much discussion (through the noise previously mentioned) we decided to order various salads, the house fries and Porterhouse steak for four. Being a fan of Ruth Chris' I was in comparison mode from the get-go. The food came quickly and soon we were eating salads, which are generous portions split in half by the waiter and we shared the Wolfgang salad which is a must eat! The steamed spinach was also delectable and a must eat! When the steaks came around I was a bit taken back when I saw the size of the steaks for four seemed a bit smallish. The steak was already cut from the bone in bite-size pieces with the rareness we had ordered it. Perfection. But I was still amazed at how small the portion was for four people. Interestingly the salads, appetizers and even the fries were large in proportion. The service was excellent and bus boys attentive to refilling water glasses and drinks. When my specially made birthday cake came around with candles on it, you could barely hear the happy birthday tune (not that I wanted to hear it) with the sirens and babies crying. I would have given this restaurant another star if we were placed in a less noisy room. Another star for a bigger steak. But overall experience waiters/busboys five star rating. Food a three star rating (averaging between the steaks and side dishes). Some points that prevented me from giving a higher rating: artificial flowers in the men's room (this is Hawai'i we have lots of fresh flowers and a great selection of plants), just a single fresh arrangement in the waiting area of the restaurant and nowhere else. I wish they would have a valet parking for some of these fine dining restaurants as we parked rather far away in the parking structure at the top of the building.
(2)Mariko F.
I love wolfgang! They have very good steak and happy hour is a killer! I recommand them for visitors and friends who want eat a good steak ! I am local who lives in town and try out a good stuff with good deal! However, I was very disappointed one time, I think the some of their waiters are not friendly, One of them made a remark that I went their for happy hour and I can't ask for bread because happy hour comes with chips and their bread cost not cheap! after that the waiter's attitude changed totally. and he teamed up with another waiter and not treated us nice.and I didn't need to hear that ask for little bit of bread is that crime to me to put down, like I am cheap?? and 2 of the waiter wanted us to leave as soon as possible! and no. 2 waiter charged us regular price for drinks. Watch out for the bill and check that out! If they don't like you they do that kind of thing! but I like one of the most experinced waiter like Nate, he is proffesional and very freindly. Tthe Wolfgang is the most famous steakhouse and they should educate their waiter like Nate who treat the custmer nice! but we left tip that they didn't deserved!
(4)Shantel M.
My boyfriend surprised me by bringing me hear for dinner on my birthday this past December. I was still getting over a cold at the time. This will be the first and last time we ever eat here. It was supposed to be a surprise but I ended up having to look up the number on here because we were running late. I saw the mixed reviews and started to have mixed feelings about eating here then decided since my boyfriend took the time and effort to make the reservations we would try it out. Big mistake i am never doubting the reviews on yelp again. We first get there and the hostess is ok and she shows us to our table. Its very nice but its loud and echoes because the space is very open. She doesn't tell us who are waiter/waitress will be or how many we actually have. We wait for at least 5 minutes before someone approaches us. This guy isn't very nice and we tell him we need a few minutes. Another guy actually comes up a little while later and takes our order. This guy is nicer and actually takes the time to talk to us and answer our questions about the menu. Our appetizer comes out and its very tasty (we ordered the bacon) to try but then it takes a while for our entrees to come out. I ordered the petite filet mignon (medium/well) and my boyfriend orders the rib eye (medium). When our steaks come out they seem to be okay. But as we cut further into the meat, i notice that mine is under cooked and my boyfriends rib eye is un-edible grizzle and not very much meat. One of the waiters comes over to see how everything is going and my boyfriend tells him that his steak isn't very good (he doesn't usually say anything) and that he doesn't want to send it back. The waiter insists on taking it back and bringing him something else. My bf orders the same thing as me. While we wait the manager comes over to say that he went in the back and looked at the steak and that he totally agrees and apologizes. His new steak comes out very fast. He starts to eat and notices that the steak is not medium like he asked but its actually more rare to medium/rare. By this time we aren't enjoying ourselves and i start to feel sick so we ask for a box to go home. When my boyfriend made the reservations he told them that it was my birthday and we saw someone else celebrating their birthday also. They brought out a tray with 2 pieces of cake and strawberries and sang happy birthday very loudly. We talk to the mean waiter to stop the cake and singing. because i'm not feeling well and have a headache. He tells us that he can't stop it and he does it a very mean tone. The other waiter comes by and we ask him the same thing and he says he will try to stop it. As he leaves the table and is heading to the back we see them coming out with the cake and they start singing. After they leave the table we ask for the check and a box. We were so ready to leave. I was so disappointed. The sad thing was that while we were waiting in between the family sitting next to us was having the same problem.
(1)Suzi S.
We went there for Father's Day and it was one of the biggest disappointments EVER! We got seated and no one came by for 5-10min. My husband and my daughter sat and looked around and hopefully looked hungry enough for some attention. Finally the server came with the menu's and walked away. The demeanor was very cold and inconvenient. He came by asked us if we were ready to order except he didn't even offer the "Father's Day" special that the hostess on the phone offered. When we asked, he said, yeah sure you can order that. We initially ordered the Wolfgang's salad, ate that and then had to ask for bread, while all the other tables were given bread as soon as they sat down. It seemed that our server didn't want to wait on us, and we had another server assisting us. The meal came and I ordered the petite filet mignon and it was cooked medium when I asked for medium rare. My husband ordered the special which the hostess on the phone said their steak sauce comes as a gift with the meal however, our horrible server decided to give us that on the "house" because my husband doesn't drink wine. However, he didn't even ask if I wanted to drink it, so he never brought our 2 alcoholic drinks that came with that special he ordered. WTF?? My lobster mac n cheese was like someone cooked the mac n cheese and then decided as an afterthought to throw in some lobster pieces. The level of service overall was very poor, for $$$ we paid, you'd think we'd get better service. NEVER EVER again are we going there. Don't waste your $!!!!
(1)Sue L.
My 3 star rating breaks down, simply, to this: 1 star - service 5 stars - food Three generations of our family, ages 14 to tutu, dined at Wolfgang's recently, We had a late reservation, 8:45, and the restaurant was full when we arrived. Our waiter was very friendly, quickly brought us water and took our orders. That's where the service ended. No one ever bothered to take our drink order. Imagine a pricey restaurant not trying to sell booze! My grandson all but tripped a busboy and asked for a Shirley Temple. It never arrived but was on the bill. My daughter and I ordered pre fixe dinners...everything from soup to nuts! We never received one of the 2 side dishes or the desserts. The portions are very generous so we asked to take our leftovers home...and while they were at it, to make sure the forgotten side dish and desserts were included. We waited...and waited...for our leftover bags and the tab. Then we waited a little longer. My grandson fell asleep at the table! And, to top it off, one of the pre fixe desserts was not included, as we found out the next night. As already mentioned, the food was terrific. The filet mignons were huge and fork tender but were cooked rarer than requested. We could've made a meal of just the creamed spinach. It's that good! The jumbo shrimp cocktail was a meal in itself. The sauteed mushrooms, we all agreed, were the best we've ever had. The leftovers fed us another full meal. And there were still leftovers!!! I wouldn't mind going back for the food as long as it was on someone else's expense account! This restaurant's manager really needs to overhaul the service and bring it up to the standard those prices demand.
(3)Pie C.
Last Night was my First time at the GREAT WOLFGANG STEAKHOUSE! When you Enter the resturaunt the first thing you'll notice is the big smiles and greetings from every staff that they have. Everyone literally greeted us with so much Aloha. Then you see the other guests big smiles and you just instantly feel so good being there. Then you notice the classyness of the place. the tables the chairs the decour are all very matching to the store. Ambiance is toursy, trendy you'll see the glass windows that clearly shows the city of waikiki. now lets get to the juicy details! the FOOD! my GOSHHH!!!! the when we sat down waiting for the stake to come, I felt the most amazing smell of sizzling freshly cooked steak being delivered to every table around me and I suddenly felt this disturbing feeling of jealousy and anxienty longing for that stake to be deliverd on our table! When it finally came the server placed a piece of meat on my plate and without even thinking that it might be hot since it was deliverd steaming hot on our table, I was already took a hug bite of the meat, and once that piece of meat melted in your mouth a sudden rush of happiness that speads to your body like it's some sort of drug. GOSH! writing about it now makes me want to go there this second. wahahaha! maybe I will LOL. TO EVERYONE THAT'S GOING TO WAIKIKI OR TOURIST THAT ARE HAVING THEIR VACA IN HAWAII! PLS THIS PLACE IS A MUST TRY! you can not leave hawaii without going to Wolfgalng! 5 star service 5 star steak 5 star experience! and they do validate!
(5)Celise N.
The food was delicious but there were some things that just keep the restaurant from being a total 5 star experience. It was loud as there was techno dance music in the background. It just had too much of a bar feeling, a very expensive bar. Second, the place was freezing. I noticed that the thermostat was set at 68 degrees. Um.... in Hawaii, that is a little cold! The steak is not really seasoned. So they have a bottle of Wolfgang's own sauce on the table. However, for $60 steak, it should be fabulous without the need for sauce. Lastly, even though there were a gazillion workers scurrying around, several times I had to look and signal for help. I was not even served a refill on my coffe We had a key lime pie and a cheesecake for dessert as they were they only two choices when using the PlayHawaii certificates. Both were OK, but not out of this world.
(3)Elizabeth N.
This review is for the M-F 4-630p HAPPY HOUR only! As I still can't find any place that does a steak better than how my family does it. =) Keeping it very short and brief here's my recap: Pros: -$5 steak sliders w/ fries, burger sliders w/fries, steak tartar or ahi tartar! Normally these buggas are $18 or so. -Great quality food, especially for $5! Can't get that at Jack in the Crack, or Taco Hell. -Service, the folks in there are very nice. Don't let the uniform black and white throw you off. -Validated parking at the Royal Hawaiian. 4 hours free right? Not bad! -Free home made potato chips! Cons: -Limited bar seating and Happy Hour is only at the Bar -Only 2 1/2 hours for Happy Hour but that's expected. You can't give away the whole cow for free right?
(4)Angela R.
. Service-We were seated by a japanese lady who seated us in front of the wine cellar. After sitting there for a few minutes my husband said we should ask to be seated by the window. There were many tables by the window available and you would think we would get to sit window side?!! She gave us japanese menus and somehow we got a japanese one. The waiter took our order and when we gave back the menu's the waiter says "oh these are japanese menus." We never knew who our actual waiter was because they looked like they were wandering the restaurant like dummy's. If waiters are wearing bow ties I expect impeccable service. Well, obviously this was not the case. It was really hard for me not to say anything about the poor service and disappointment with the food but because it was my husbands birthday I swore off being a bitch for a day. Talk about wrong day to decide not be a bitch lol!!!!! Food- My hubby ordered the cajun rib eye and the steak came out in a dirty looking dish, you figure they put the steak on it they would wipe the sides for a clean presentation- not! It also came out medium well but my husband ordered i medium rare. Then my hubby's steak fries came out 5 minutes after the steak came so most of his steak was gone. This place is a huge fail!
(1)Kalani S.
The Dry Aged Rib eye is worth ordering and the fries that came with it was surprisingly spiced with a perfect crunch. We also ordered the 3lb lobster with the side of Lobster mac & cheese. If you have not experience Wolfgang Steakhouse this place is a definite must. Service was impeccable.
(5)Kelly M.
Went for the $10 burger at lunch (thank you Honolulu magizine). How do you beat that? With $3 validated parking. It just got easier to go to Waikiki to shop, walk, or just hang-out.
(4)erick t.
We ordered the t-bone for 2 medium rare. It was perfect, seared outside and rare inside. Great steak. I have to say the lobster mac and cheese is superb. Have it with the entree, it is hot, cheesy and goes perfect with the steak. Service was excellent. Also ask for JJ, he is the best waiter.
(5)Bob M.
Great Happy Hour Get there early the word has gotten out. This is the best happy hour I have ever been too. Tito's is is their bar Vodka. The service is fantastic! The steak and hamburger sliders are to die for. So are the tenderloin skewers. The bartenders are all very knowledgeable and friendly.
(5)Tina Y.
Had lunch here yesterday with out of town friends. Steak salad for 21.00 way overpriced. Steak portion very small. Mixed greens yellowing and old and WAY TOO MUCH of it, like a whole bag of it dumped on the plate. One tomato slice underneath. That was it, no other ingredients. Tuna tartare portion very small. Soup portion small also. Mahi dry in sandwich, but this was only $10. Have eaten here many times at lunch, this time was really bad. Waiter dropped bowl of ketchup which splashed on me and my purse. Last time they spilled oysters on the half shell juice INSIDE my LV purse! Elsewhere in dining room other items were falling on floor off trays. Chaos!
(2)Kristine C.
My boyfriend took us to Wolfgangs for our 2nd year anniversary. I must say the service and food is just exquisite. My boyfriend requested for a window seat, over looking the Waikiki streets and they made it happen. On top of their excellent service, we arrived about 45 minutes early of our reservation. While we waited at the bar and ordered some drinks, we got called to be seated earlier than the reservation time. Again, great service. During dinner, I wanted lobster and of course my boyfriend wanted his steak. In result we ordered the Surf N' Turf, meal came with an 8 oz steak, 1lb lobster tail, champagne. On the side (does not include) mashed potatoes, lobster mac n' cheese. Both sides were hands down the best mashed potatoes (creamy w/pepper gravy), and lobster mac n' cheese. The servers were very attentive (not annoyingly), and the manager greeted us to make sure our meal was just right. Throughout the course of the meal, I was really cold and the manager opened the restaurant windows to let the fresh air into the restaurant. Over all service, food, the whole experience was superb. I will definitely come back here to try more of their selections.
(5)Chad Y.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers a true New York style steakhouse that offers a great menu, good service, and great ambiance. It certainly makes a memorable experience if you want a nice dinner in Waikiki. Note, my review is based on going there for dinner and I haven't had a chance to check out their happy hour which I've been told is far better! The steakhouse menu is your typical fare with house dried steaks, seafood, and other meats. Accompanied by (ordered separately) your traditional sides like potatoes, gratins and the like. I've often gone with a few friends and we have shared the "steak for 2, 3, 4" and ordered a few sides and it has yet to disappoint us. The steak is full of natural flavors and seasoned to an odd perfection. The sides are good, but nothing that wows. The sauteed creamed spinach was decent but a bit heavy on the salt, while the fried onion rings were cooked and seasoned well. The other veggies are your standard fare that are nice complements. Before I move on to dessert, be sure to try their seafood. The shrimp cocktail was perfectly cooked and just the right amount of heat in their sauce. The oysters were fresh and the crab cakes bites of heaven. The ambiance is decent and comfy, but tables overlooking Kalakaua avenue can be a bit loud with the crowds down below. Service is alright with the servers knowing their menu and portion sizes well to make great recommendations. They could notch up their attentiveness just a bit more in my book, especially considering it is a higher-end establishment. Definitely a good place to grab a steak if the mood strikes you!
(4)Dugy Y.
Late night dinner walk in. Tried both Wolfgang & Caesar salad tasty but I came for the steak. Aged rib-eye w/lobster mac, steak was just beyond med rare and was firm. We ate close to closing so I can imagine that we were not on their high service priority.
(3)Kathryn M.
Came here for the first time to try out their dry-aged steaks. Our reservation was @ 6PM & we were seated right away! The service here was AWESOME. We had two servers who were always on top of it and made sure everything was OK. My all time favorite food @ this place would be their Sizzling Canadian bacon! It's a must have when dining at Wolfgang's.. It's about $3-4 for each slice but it's worth it, it's not your ordinary Oscar Meyer Bacon. We also ordered the seafood platter (it's not on the menu) which included jumbo shrimp cocktail & lobster cocktail.. I love seafood!! For our meat, we got the steak for two (a good $100). The meat was supposed to be good (melt in your mouth type) but for some reason it kind of tasted the same too me. If I was to choose between Morton's and Wolfgang's, I would prefer Morton's Steakhouse! I must say this place has the best Mashed Potatoes, hands down!! I've tried mashed potatoes at a lot of places but so far this place serves the best mashed potatoes in Hawaii!! My overall dining experience here was good, you get what you pay for! I would visit this place again.
(4)Jade N.
Took Toney here for his 30th bday just last night. Our RSVP was for 715pm. We got there @ 7pm and they were able to seat us early. We ordered the porterhouse for two, cooked medium rare...along with rice, asparagus, and sauteed onions. we also got house red. And how was it? TO DIE FOR. I swear the steak was cooked to such perfection that I thought I died and had gone to heaven for a little while. It was thick and soft. You would think with that thick sucker...it would already be hard, chewy, and will probably overwhelm your jaw. everything was great. the service was awesome too. the staff greeted him happy birthday and also gave him a special key lime pie treat. perfect size to fill us both up. OMG and we ordered the canadian bacon. i'm a bacon lover so i was very excited to get it. it was a chunky piece of bacon. we cut it with our fork and knife but honestly....i could of just used my hands. it was so good that i so want to go there to just get the bacon. lol.
(5)Rose R.
Best steakhouse ever!
(5)Jenel O.
Let me premise this by saying that exactly one week prior to my experience, I attended a wedding in LA with first class service. So my expectation of service is held pretty high. My Mom bought these prix fixe dinner off one of those group buying sites. Each person had some choices but were limited to a special menu. We were told the menu selections were smaller than what you would get off the ala carte menu but definitely large enough to be full. The group buying site stated a "value" price of the complete prix fixe menu but since they don't serve you the entire serving, (off the normal menu), I'm not sure how they determine this. The server was so-so. Pretty local style. Although nice, I didn't get the feeling he was 100% service oriented for a place offering $45 steaks (normal price). Appetizer: choice of shrimp cocktail, crab cocktail or bacon. I got the crab cocktail and ordered a side of bacon. -Crab cocktail: alright. Nothing special but not bad either. -Bacon - yum... but nothing to write home about. Soup/salad: choice of caesar salad, mix greens, lobster bisque or beefsteak tomatos. The lobster bisque was recommended since "you can get salad anywhere" - is what we were told. I had the soup as well as many others on our table, another diner had the casesar salad and one had the tomato/onion dish. -Lobster bisque - very bland. No flavor, just tasted like pure cream. I didn't even finish it - even after adding salt. -Caesar: I ate about 1/4 the plate of caesar salad. The cheese on it was good but everything else wasn't that great. Lettuce was fresh, dressing was light but not flavorful. They didn't even come around with a fresh pepper grinder! Entree: Rib eye, filet mignon, veal or fish. I choose rib eye. Came with small scoop of creamed spinach and mashed potatos. -Nicely cooked - little crisp on the outside, which I liked. Needed salt. Was a little tough. -Spinach - salty but I like salty so it was doable Dessert: ice cream, gelato, cheesecake. I had the cheesecake - another "ahhh". Coffee - tea... had the tea, they gave earl gray. Nothing special. Service was LACKING! I'm not sure if it's because we're "local" or because we had the prix fixe certificate or what... but it definitely felt like we were "second class". During the soup/salad round, servers says, "just tell me when you want me to fire up the steaks." What???? Isn't it the server or kitchen's responsibility to time out the food courses so they arrive promptly when the previous course is taken away? After the main entree course, we sat around for a good while with no help to box our food. When someone finally realized we were done (this is after I made sure every single person on the table had their fork and knife turned inward), a big staff dived in to take away the plates, sauces, etc (nice touch that everyone chipped in). However, the manager proceeded to accidentally drop the sauce bottle on the water cup, which shattered the glass. He promptly proceeded to blame the person who didn't cap the bottle well. Yes, our fault. But when do you blame the customer at an expensive steak house? He muttered something like, "someone didn't cap the sauce well." He left the service staff to clean up the glass bits but after they all left and we were left with a few shards on the table and a 3-year old with hands all over the table, we had to wrap up and remove the top layer of the tablecloth ourselves. He (the manager) did come back with someone in tow to replace the cover we just took off though. He did however make up for it when he sent over a dessert platter to our table - nice touch. But he never came by to apologize or explain that the platter was on the house - left it to the server to deal with. I went to use the restroom and while returning to my seat, passed by a few servers and again, the same manager. They were all rushing around and when passing by them, no one stopped to let me pass. They all squeezed through/by me. It's the simple little touches that take service to the next level and the service I expect at a restaurant like this. I later found out that while my brother took my daughter outside to walk, he wasn't paying attention as he was looking towards my daughter. He came face to face with the hostess and she didn't bother to step aside either to let him (and my daughter) pass. They had to move off to the side to accomodate her. Yes, he wasn't paying attention (and should have been), but again - SERVICE people! The food was jus so-so, esp for the prices they charge. I'd only go again if I had a major discount or someone else was paying. Maybe when my Mom bought the discounted certificate, she also bought discount service with it. (??) Validation doesn't cover the entire thing - still paid $2 while others paid $4 for going over 3 hrs. Lame.
(2)Ken U.
I'd have to say I'm sad this was my last restaurant week meal for 2012. I will say it went out with a bang! The initial first impression is like a typical high-end steak house (Mortons, Ruth Chris, etc) very dimly lit, romantic style and good atmosphere (no homo lol). I got the restaurant week special for $34.95 - includes Wolfgang Salad, 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak, cheesecake and a soft drink (which I didn't know was offered in the meal and was not offered to me). Considering what they regularly charge, about $50 per steak alone this was a steal! Service was excellent, nothing major went wrong other than the soft drink that was not offered to me but no big deal cause I ordered a glass of wine. The Wolfgang salad (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomoatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) was VERY delicious. I could have eaten this all day. The steak was ordered medium rare; seasoned/aged just right. It was very tender, could have eaten it plain but Wolfgang's steak sauce is to die for. Finally, the cheesecake was awesome, was prepared just right. Came with some whipped cream (fat@ss status lol). Overall, I give this place 5 stars cause of the value. I'm a man of finding deals, you probably won't find one from this place real soon. If I ate here and had to pay regular price, I'd probably still be at the restaurant washing dishes. I'd go back to eat again for a special occasion; its not totally unaffordable.
(5)Joey B.
We had the single most terrible experience ever at a steakhouse. From the time we were not greeted by the hostess when we approached the "welcome" desk to the time we finished our dinner, a lot of little things added up to make the experience one which we will not go through again. 1) Unwelcoming hostess 2) Rude host who took us to our table (I guess we were beneath him) 3) Server who dropped off the bread and ice cold cubed butter 4) We felt as if we were being rushed through our meal. The whole experience lasted 1 hour 15 minutes. 5) The steaks were not very flavorful. This is the first "high end" steakhouse that had steak sauce at the tables. Now we know why. 6) The plates were very worn down and chipped. I would expect this from a local diner, not a "high end" restaurant. It's unfortunate that this steakhouse carries the Wolfgang name. We expected more, especially at the price point, but it failed to deliver.
(2)Brent M.
My wife and I visited here during our honeymoon. We can't speak to the food, as we went for happy hour. For happy hour, though, this place is as good as it gets. The drinks were creative, and the bartender we met was very friendly and talented (Melanie, you were awesome!!). We spent a couple hours getting top notch drinks for $7 that you could easily spend $15-20 for in Boston. If you get the chance, stop in for happy hour.
(5)Logan A.
Best Wolfgangs outside of the original in NYC, though service is far better! Incredible experience, waitress was Jessica, fantastic job. Best steak house chain in America, period, fantastic for any occasion.
(5)Megs F.
All meatasauruses need to eat here! This place is all about the steak! Without a doubt, this is my favorite steakhouse on the island. I have had several parties here (they have a couple separate rooms that you can reserve; otherwise, they use it for regular seating); and they have always left a great impression with my guests. For appetizers, the Canadian bacon is a must. This will be the best bacon you will ever eat. Thick cut, juicy, and full of flavor. An absolute MUST every time I go. If you start the night at the bar though, and you're a little "adventurous".. try the steak tartare. I love it. Also, when you're at the bar.. you get fresh made potato chips that are soooo freakin' delicious. An extra dirty martini with their bleu cheese olives go perfect with it. As far as meat is concerned.. I'm all about the porterhouse.. or the ribeye. Wolfgang's dry ages their steaks in house. If you ask, you can usually get a tour of the kitchen and see their aging room.. in other words, their kitchen has to always look impeccable because they never know if someone will be walked through it. For the sides.. get the lobster mac.. and the creamed spinach.. and the garlic mash.. heck, even the asparagus is great. I'm not a sweet tooth, but I can't turn down creme brulee. Wolfgang's has an awesome one. They also have some of the greatest NY cheesecake I have ever tasted.. and yes, it comes from NY. So don't wait another day, go try Wolfgang's!
(5)Mandy C.
I was extremely excited to go to a Wolfgang's restaurant due to him being world renowned. My husband and I went to Waikiki just for this on our "Date Day" on Labor Day, it was okay. I had the Fish and Chips and my husband had a Fish Sandwich with fries! We both ordered off the 10.00 lunch menu -- we both figured hey it's our first time here so lets try something that isn't a big dent in our pocket. I loved my fish and chips, my husbands fish sandwich however, he stated it tasted gamey, he's not really a fish person, but sense moving to Hawaii has converted to one. The reason he didn't care for it on the mainland was because of the gaminess of the fish at most restaurants. The Fries were good, but not consistently cooked. Mine were done perfect and my husbands for him were not as crispy! We have both decided we would give it another shot if we were down in Waikiki again, but not our favorite place. It's not a place you say, hey lets go to Wolfgang's they're so Awesome !!!! I was a little bit disappointed :( The decor of the restaurant was nice, the staff was extremely nice as well.
(3)L S.
Went for happy hour. Had all the appetizers. The only challenge was that they were out of several beers. Not sure why or how they could run out of 3 or 4 beers. The food was good, service excellent. I would have given them 5 stars if they didn't run out of beers.
(4)Kayla U.
Great steak. Excellent service. But I like exotic cusine. And this is very vanilla. So thats why it gets 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)Tricia M.
the gist: fancy name and hefty price tag for mediocre food, wine and service. the details: year-end work is stressful for both hubby and i so we decided to treat ourselves to a rare night out. after the hostesses (who by the way were dressed like they were gonna go clubbing after their shift) greeted us we asked to sit in the bar to take advantage of happy hour. unfortunately they neglected to give us menus and we sat there for a good 5-7 minutes before we got to see the limited happy hour menu. not finding anything especially appetizing, we decided to order off the regular menu. first off was a tomato and mozzarella salad (don't call it "caprese" cuz the waiter responded with "huh?"). this was actually the best thing i ate all night. thick slabs, wonderfully fresh and dressed. next was a $24 crab cake (no i didn't mistype, that's singular). it did come with a mini salad but i was disappointed with the crab meat. for that price i expected lumps, not hard shredded meat, and there were even some shards of inner shell mixed in, yuck. the lobster mac n cheese sounded better than it tasted; it was rather ordinary and boring. i must admit hubby's $54 rib eye was an impressive slab, i had a few bites but i'm just not much of a fan of that burnt ash taste in my mouth. but i guess what bugged me was the wine and service (what we really came for). i can't drink often so i literally asked for a "really good sauvignon blanc" (not even considering price since i was only gonna have one glass), and hubby requested a "really good cab." our server just nodded and another 5-7 minutes later plopped two glasses on our table, not even telling us what he had selected. hubby and i blurted in unison "what is this?" and his response was, "what, oh the brand? uh lemme check. they keep switching it." i was alittle dumbfounded, as i'd think it's standard practice to know what you're serving and also introducing it as you serve it. he came back with "it's sterling." sterling?! that's considered "really good" here at this fancy shmancy steakhouse with its cellarful of wine?! *roll eyes* i can get this at safeway - fail. our free basket of potato chips was soggy and never refilled, water glasses also could've received more attention. total bill: including tip was about $175. bottom line: Wolfgang is lucky he has some sorta groupon with japanese tourists (you'll notice how many there are), or they'd be hurting for repeat customers.
(2)Naomi R.
Finally got to eat here...and it met all my expectations!
(5)Consuela P.
Heard about their $10 Hamburger plate special for the month of May in honor of National Hamburger Month. So I made reservations to take hubby here for lunch since he loves his hamburgers. The special includes a Wolfgang's 1/2-pound Classic Prime Sirloin Hamburger on a Fresh-baked Sesame Seed Bun, with American Cheese (optional), Tomato, Onion and Lettuce, Steak Fries, Onion Rings and a Complimentary Soft Drink (refillable) during lunch hour, only (11 a.m.~3 p.m.) Of course...he enjoyed his meal. Me, I wanted to try something off their menu which was a big mistake and regretted my choice after taking the first bite. I had the steak tartar. It was horrible and I did not like it one bit!!! I should have had that hamburger special instead. At least we ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad to share, so I ate most of that. I just wished the salad was served first before our main meals as we tried to make room for all three rather BIG plates on our small table for 2.
(2)Cherie T.
Only 3 Stars... The food was AMAZING!! So ono! But the service SUCKED! It was so bad. It's hit or miss... it depends on what server you get. Based on the food 5 starts... based on over all experience 3 stars. This server called my father "Chief" and "Brother"... really?! They also have cheesy rehearsed lines that they say. The people that waited on us kept saying "My Pleasure" and kept saying it over and over and over and over again like inattentive robots they just say it out of habit even if you don't ask them a question. They just say it out of nowhere. Our server didn't know any of the wines, and when we asked if they had a certain type he said "I don't know we have over 700 wines, you can look at it in the wine book" then left. RUDE! Anyway, if you get a good server lucky you but if not... just enjoy the food and try not to pay attention to the rude servers with attitude.
(3)Brent S.
We only came here for wine and dessert. So I'll be posting an update when we go back for dinner. They have a great wine list and the cheesecake might be even better than Cheesecake Factory.
(4)Jeremy C.
Overall fantastic place for dinner. We stopped here our first night in Oahu. The only reason this place isn't a 5 star is because it wasn't so fantastic it justified the $300 price point for 3 people (3 glasses of wine, 1 salad, 3 fillet's, 1 side of asparagus). Was it great, yep... just not $300 great. The atmosphere was very nice. The service was good. There was this odd shift change that clearly happened while we were eating, but despite a near complete change in serve staff they stayed well on top of our meal. I probably wouldn't go back simply because there are enough other high end steak places on this strip that I would hit up having been here already.
(4)Crystal L.
You remember that scene in "1408" where John Cusack thought he got out of the hotel room but then the building broke apart and he was still in the haunted room? I felt like that sitting in Wolfgang's. The walls fell down and the food was coming out of Zippy's. I'm not ragging on Zippy's! But they have average food. If you blindfolded me, I would have thought I was eating Zippy's steak and mash potatoes. If you want to pay $300 for Zippy's food then come to Wolfgang's. The steak had no taste, the mash potatoes had no taste (not even creamy :( ), the lobster mac and cheese had no taste...I had better lobster mac and cheese out of a food truck a few days ago at "Eat the streets." Was there a shortage on seasoning at the market? The Sea Bass was overdone and not tender. I did like the "Sizzler's" baked potato and sauteed onions lol I also had the lobster cocktail and crab cake for appetizers. The lobster cocktail was OK, nothing special. The crab cake was the best thing of the night. I'm grateful they used more crab than bread but it really was just a lump of crab. It would have been perfect with a little more bread to allow the crab cake to brown on the outside for a crispy crust. I was a little disappointed about this fine dining-poser but I wasn't surprised since their yelp reviews are very inconsistent (the rating roller coaster should've deterred me) and many friends warned me, they're nothing special. But I guess curiosity got the cat. I would have given them 3 stars because our server was very attentive and nice except the server on the next table bumped my chair hard...three times!! And did not even excuse himself. How rude. The plus were the sexy hostess. I've never seen a hostess dress that sexy. She was still elegant but that was definitely a surprise for a steakhouse.
(2)Keola m.
We walked in on a very crowded restaurant last night (friday at about 830p). I was actually suprised that the place was that crowded. talked with some friends at the bar who said that happy hour is really good. Thanks goodness for knowing people... we got a table for 7 pretty quickly. Hans our waiter was GREAT... Gave us options that were not on the menu. ie., ordered a bunch of steak and did it family style and an appetizer plattter. Quick Tip........Steak for 2,3 4 etc is way better than the Rib Eye. Its a prime rib T-Bone cut. DELICIOUS. Appetizers...Lump crab meat cocktail, Lobster, and Shrimp...basicly just boiled seafood nothing outstanding. Also, ordered onion rings...ah, I think Jack in the Box is better. Overall a experience....Great......Food is just ok... Love the background music. Drank at the bar after dinner. Gregg at the bar is GREAT!
(3)Nancy T.
The food was ok, not much to rant and rave about and the service was just so-so. I was expecting a lot more out of this place being that it was supposed to be a high end steakhouse restaurant but the steak that I ordered was pretty much bland, I had better steaks at Outbacks. The service wasn't that great either, food took a bit long to come out and we had to flag our waiter several times just to get a refill on our water. Wolfgang is pricey for the food served and the service received.
(2)Chelsea H.
After dining here tonight, I am glad I didn't choose to take my boyfriend here for his birthday/Valentine's day (same day, luck me right?) The food was ok, the atmosphere was ok, and the service was ok. It wasn't anything too outstanding but it wasn't horrible either. Parking is a hit or miss over here. Since it is located in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, sometimes parking is really ample and sometimes it sucks. Tonight, it sucked. The ambience, like many other Yelpers said, it wasn't that great. Tables are REALLY close together. I kept elbowing the guy in back of me because our chairs were literally 3 inches apart. I had to walk through tables at a distance between my body and other people's tables were too close for comfort. It was also really cold but alcohol solved that problem quickly. I guess that's their selling trick. Also, the plates look kind of outdated, almost Zippy's style.. yikes. I ordered the thick cut Canadian bacon, filet, steakhouse fries, mushrooms, and lobster mac & cheese. The sides are definitely to share since we had lots of leftovers even after 4 people eating them. Fries were ok. My friend really liked them but I thought they were overdone and dry. Mushrooms were my favorite. Lobster mac & cheese wasn't cheesy enough for me but the flavor of the lobster really came through so that's probably why it wasn't very cheesy. Filet was average. I have had better at other steakhouses. I don't know what kind of sauce came with it but my palate couldn't decide if it was good or too sweet. Canadian bacon was pretty good. $5 a slice isn't too bad a price either because it's pretty filling for an appetizer. I also ordered the chocolate mousse cake for dessert thinking it would be light but it's not. It's so rich (but soo good) I couldn't finish it all. My friends said the creme brulee and mac nut ice cream were good as well. Service could have been better. The waiter was a bit non-existant and he seemed annoyed with us because we were asking questions. My friend asked "can you tell us about the steak for 2 3 or 4?" because we weren't sure what cut it was and the waiter replied, "what about it?" I thought it was a bit sassy for a restaurant like this. I want to come back here for lunch or happy hour. I don't think I will be returning for a special occasion because I feel like I could spend my money at somewhere else with better steaks.
(3)Dan B.
3rd time here came with a group of 6 If you're going to have Steak on Oahu this is the place. Start with the seafood sampler not on the menu but they will tell you it's a daily special. Gives you crab, lobster, and Shrimp. Also need to get the Bacon to start yes bacon. Just get it. You have to use the the wolfgang steak sauce. For main course get the Steak for 2,3 or 4. Make sure to pour a little of the juices over the steak and of course a little Wolfgang steak sauce. For dessert get a assortment and share. Wine list is average and a bit overpriced but if you know what to look for ur fine a few gems. Solid service and heck your in Honolulu do just relax and enjoy.
(4)David K.
My wife and I went for their Valentine's special...a few weeks ago advertised for $99.95...last week for $102.95. When we arrived the waiter did not mention the special, so we said we came for the special and was told it is $106.95. ????? We noticed our waiter serving the table next to us their bacon cut in pieces. He dropped a piece, picked it up and put it with the other pieces being served and continued serving with the same utensil. For $4.95 a slice, the piece should have been replaced,but was not. Did I mention our waiters apron had more food stains than white. When our salads arrived, he dropped a crouton, he proceeded to put my salad plate over the crouton rather than removing it. He then came to remove our salad plate and bread basket. My wife said she wanted to enjoy the bread for later and was told there would be no room on the table, so she needs to take it all on her small plate. ( plate is the size of half a dollar bill.) Dinner plates arrive and are placed over the crouton again.Steak was a perfect medium. My wife asked for ice in her water. When he poured the water and could not get any ice in the cup,he turned and said "the waters cold" and walked away?????????? I also noticed unlike other bad reviews from other establishments with bad customer reviews,,management does not reply to posts to explain or justify bad food or service. nuff said...
(2)Jimmy T.
One of my favorite restaurants to eat at! Great food, great service! I recommend the French Onion soup! So far the best I've had on the island!
(5)Brie A.
The Canadian bacon is enough reason to go back to Wolfgang's Steakhouse! It is almost a quarter-inch thick slab of bacon that one could easily think was just ham. It is cooked to perfection and depends on how hungry a person is, it could substitute a meal! The service is terrible but the food speaks for itself. I had the filet (I've had better but it was decent). When we went in (lunch hours) there were 3 servers in the main room each servicing their respective tables. But by the end of our meal all three had come to our table for some reason or another (it was chaotic for only 6 parties of 3-4 each in there!). We were barely greeted by the hostess, barely greeted by our first server and busser, and the man who took our order had to return 3 times to make sure he had it correct.
(4)Gemma R.
Came here last night for the #RHCFAF event and I wanted to bathe in the clarified butter that they cooked their porterhouse in. If I could grow my own cow farm, I hope they would all taste like that steak. On top of that, I hate veggies and I destroyed the creamed spinach (which has no cream from what I found out). The service, food and embiance was amazing. I will definitely be back!
(5)Jenn W.
Go for the Happy Hour! It's a must. I had the beef sliders. Comes with a large side of french fries and of course the chips! So hard for me not to devour 2, not 1 basket of chips. Next time we are on the island we'll definitely try the dining area but to be totally honest, I really liked the bar side.
(5)Larry C.
Wolfgang's was a bit of a let down. Beautiful restaurant, excellent waiters, professional podium staff/seaters. Waiters worked together to bus and reset tables. They provided great recommendations, were incredibly friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. On the food side, it wasn't the best great dining experience. Food was only so-so, a bit bland, and definitely not worth the top dollar price. The Waikiki area offers better quality food with equally good staffing, views, service etc. Time waiting between courses was acceptable, not on the dime but not lagging to long. Something that struck me as odd was that the manager did almost NO table touching and seemed to be standing around a lot. He checked up on 2 small tables that were (to my understanding) acquaintances of someone. He didn't even stop by the large tables (over 10 people), just seemed a bit strange. The time he did stop by our table it was to ask how much was on a gift card (couldn't you call the number and check without bothering us during dessert) and apologize that the card wasn't being accepted. It was a gift card for the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and he asked if the gift card was valid for the restaurant (which is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center). Again it wasn't upsetting just a strange question to ask. It seems like you would know if your restaurant participated with the rest of the center in gift card programs. Overall, not a bad restaurant but I would not return for a second visit.
(3)King M.
My friends and I came to this restaurant during happy hour for her birthday. So we ordered all the appetizers and it was bomb!! I loved the steak and veggies on the stick with rice! Yum! The bacon was delish!!! The mango margarita was on point and so refreshing! The down fall on the day/time we went it was super hot! Like blazing out! They left the door open for fresh air, but common now, Hawaii is so hot, what air are you looking for? Plus we were sipping on our cocktails and I couldn't even finish my refreshing mango margarita because I was sweating from the heat and the alcohol made me sweat even more!!! Our water hasn't been filled since the time the lady sat us down. All of my friend's waters were empty for quite sometime! After having a heat stroke, I excused my self to the bathroom, and let me tell you it was the coolest and coldest place of the restaurant! I wanted to stay in the bathroom cause it had AC and it was beautiful lol. I took some napkins with me just incase I need to wipe my face when I go back to my dining table. When I got back to the table, the waters still haven't been refilled! I was like omg, these waiters suck! So calmly I waived down a waiter that was cleaning on the side of us and asked him if we could get a refill of water. He kindly said of course. Yet it was still soo hot, I think that's why we all drank our waters so fast! Overally, the place is delish and amaze! I would definitely go back, but maybe for dinner when the restaurant turns the AC on. I don't get it, they should turn the AC on when the sun is up and turn it off when its night time and much cooler. Anywho, Maybe the AC was on the whole time, but it still was super hot!
(3)Lindsay C.
Since we moved to Waikiki 9 months ago, we were on the hunt for the perfect steak, to replace our favorite Capital Grille from the mainland. We have tried BLT Steak, Ruth's Chris and Hy's, and Wolfgang's was the next on the list. And let me tell you, its at the bottom of my list now. To drink we ordered a bottle of Mondavi Pinot Noir ($55), and an Ultimate Cosmo ($12.95). They were out of the Mondavi, so they brought over a bottle of Argyle, and charged the same price - not sure about the actual cost of this bottle, but a very nice gesture (see extra star for service at the bottom). We started with a Caesar salad ($10.95), which they split for us two ways, and a bowl of lobster bisque ($9). Again, looking for a replacement to my favorite Lobster bisque from Capital Grille, and this didn't touch it. It was good - a much darker base, with two pieces of lobster in the center. The salad was your average Caesar salad - nothing fancy, but it was good/average. For dinner we ordered the Steak for Three - which was two porterhouses. It came out on a sizzling hot plate and was served to us by the food runner. It was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare in the very center, but was very charred on the outside (which I am not a huge fan of). Steak was ok, again, not to crazy about it because of the char. I had to cut the outside off because it was just too crunchy and I couldn't fully enjoy the juiciness of the steak. For sides we ordered the Onion Rings ($9.95) and Cottage Fries (9.95). They were both very big orders, so good for the price... but the Onion Rings tasted powdery - almost like floury. I ate one, and no one else at the table even tried one. The Cottage Fries were really good - they were HUGE pieces of potato... soft chips. They were good. I don't know if we were stuffed or if we were just so disappointed, that we didn't attempt dessert. I would have given Wolfgangs just two stars, but the service was excellent. The waitress was really good at relating to her tables and was very attentive. Although, as a waitress, I would have noticed that the onion rings went pretty much untouched, but this was never commented on. I did add the third star for the waitress. Overall if you like a dry rubbed steak, this is the place to go - but i would recommend maybe getting just the 16oz fillet rather than the steak for 2, 3 or 4. Fillet part was tiny. Very expensive for what you get - especially with BLT and Ruth's right down the block. Our next stop on the steak train is DK's - the only other Dry Rubbed steak joint on island.
(3)Tao M.
Wolfgang Steakhouse is in my top three Honolulu Steak houses. They have the look and feel of a real East Coast steak house. Order the steak to share, lobster/shrimp salad ( I think), Mac n Cheese, scalloped potatoes, cream spinach.... Of course dont forget their giant cheese cake with a mountain of some sort of whip cream.... Their steak sauce is ohno too!
(5)Scott K.
Bacon...I LOVE BACON!!! At $3 a piece its is so worth it. Since I happen to be in Waikiki this evening, i figured I would drag my friends and do a meal train. First up with a drink and pupu's. Since the bar had a couple spaces open, we proceeded to Wolfgangs bar to start the night off with some pupus. Bacon...... Caesar Salad..... (2) Dirty Martini........... Total $41 Ok not the cheapest place to start your dinner evening but well worth it when it comes to bacon.
(4)Jason W.
What a great spot to grab a nice steak! I am pretty sure this is the ONLY place on the island that you would want to come to have a real aged steak. I had the porterhouse which was amazingly cooked and was very tender to the point it almost melted in my mouth; no Kobe but still top notch! The steak had a wonderful taste, these were really good dry aged steaks! I also had the Creamed Spinach, OMG that was orgasmic! You must get this if you come here! Also had the asparagus which was tasty! Additionally I had crab with a dipping sauce and fresh (live) oysters for my appetizer. Yes I ate well indeed! And the price was PERFECT, not over the top but just right for a great meal. Service here is very good as well is the decor. If you are a wine drinker, I think you'd pass out over the wine cellar they have in this place. Had to have been a few hundred of bottles in it! SIDE NOTE: I came here originally thinking it was THE "Wolfgang" as in Wolfgang Puck, but half way through my meal I figured out that it was not Wolfgang Puck's place but some other dude whom I've never heard of. That honestly made me a tad bit upset, not down right pissed off or anything but I did feel it was a little misleading considering the way this place brands. AKA Huge "Wolfgang" and below it a small lil bitty "wolfgang zwiener" SO just an FYI. Either way it was very very very very very very very good. Will do this again!
(5)Derrick S.
When you think of steakhouses there are usually three things that come to mind. Good food, lots of money spent and a great atomsophere. Needless to say the high prices were spot on, average price of a steak is $55. The menu isn't very big, you have a choice of 4 different steaks or you can go with the steak for 2-3-4 option, veal chops, or lamb chops. Mix in a small selection of fish and you have Wolfgang's menu. Anyway, I digress. The seating doesn't do much for the atomosphere, especially when the tables are tiny and you feel like you're back in high school sitting at one of the tables in the cafeteria. The food itself is alright, cooked perfectly (which seems pretty hard to do these days) and extremly tender, but the flavor doesn't jump out like it does hat Hy's and some other steakhouses, not to mention they drown it in melted butter. If you're worried about cholesterol, tell them to hold it. The service we got was terrible! Our waitress was really friendly but not very good at her job. She never refilled our water, didn't ask us if we needed anything or if the food was even good for that matter. What makes it worse is we were sitting right next to the register. If you're coming back to use the register ever few minutes, wouldn't you turn your head to ask your guests how everything is? Needless to say I wasn't impressed and will probably stick w/ my normal spots. At first I thought maybe she wasn't feelin us too much so we started watching her, she didn't really go back to ANY of her tables and she even snapped at a co-worker because he was going to her tables checking up on people. She told him to worry about his own tables and leave her alone. Definitely not what you expect from a "high-end" restaurant.
(2)Kevin W.
Been to this and other locations several times each. This last time was particularly good. The steak for 3 was finally perfectly cooked medium rare. The plate is warm, so if you let it sit too long, it cooks a bit more on the plate. I really wish steak houses would standardize what medium-rare means, or add a medium rare closer to rare option - that's how this one was, and that's how i liked it. (Other times I've been to Wolfgang's the steaks have been a bit overcooked - a cardinal sin to me). Steak for 2 or 3 or 4 is a dry-aged Porterhouse steak. The ribeye was also good, but not as good as the porterhouse for some reason. The dipping rejuices is nice, a signature Wolfgang's touch. Sauteed mushrooms were excellent, obviously buttery. German potatoes were a bit overcooked and could've been much better - I've made better myself. Wolfgang's Salad had great tomatoes - but with all the canadian bacon, it's definitely not a healthy salad. Bacon was good - but not as awesome as I remembered it in Wolfgang's/Peter Luger's experiences of past. Wolfgang's has had a tendency to overcook their steaks, based on my prior 3 or so times, but this time it came out perfect.
(4)Jonathan M.
Such a disappointment from the service side from this restaurant. I'll go into the food first though...food was excellent. Angel hair pesto pasta with grilled chicken was delicious and the $10 Cheeseburger special was awesome. Large patty with Onion Rings and Fries. The food was great, would go back definitely for the food. Service. It was Memorial Day, came here for lunch. Place was not full, about 30% table utilization if had to estimate. We still waited 15 minutes to sit down. We were told that they had a large group event in the back area which I can understand will take away servers and what not but why wait us in the front when we could simply wait at a table with water?? Well, we finally sit down and we do not get the lunch special menu based on reading the reviews on yelp so we had to ask for that. Water was served in the smallest glass possible. The waiter was serving multiple people, doing multiple tasks (taking orders, bussing tables, getting drinks) and this was obvious in the way he asked us if we were ready to order. Then the check takes forever to come...we have to ask for it, it arrives and its for the wrong table!! So...if the service could match the quality of the food, easy 4 star...but it didn't.
(3)Dennis W.
It's the bacon!...& meat!...timely service could be improved, a little!
(4)Maria B.
I love the steak here! It's dry aged perfection! The NY happy hour special is a NY steak served with mashed potatoes & creamed spinach. The creamed spinach here is by far my favorite side dish. It's simple, yet flavorful and it compliments the steak very well. The service is always impeccable & I would definitely recommend coming here when you have a carnivorous craving!
(4)Darick M.
I had the Canadian Bacon appetizer and a medium-rare ribeye.. The Canadian Bacon was nice, thick, and fatty and it was good to sop up the puddles of fat left on the plate with bread. The service was excellent! parking was only like $2 with validation.. I would recommend this place for people who like steak! I'm definitely looking forward to coming back here again!
(4)Kelly T.
Wolfgang's was totally on a whim. The husband and i were already in Waikiki for an event, which we left hungry... Rarely in Waikiki in the evening, at the same time, we decided to try out Wolfgangs. Although I can see why the reviews on this place seem to evoke a "LOVE IT" or "HATE IT" response, we kinda fell into the former category. Maybe it's because we weren't really expecting it to be as formal-like as it was. They were fairly busy, but accommodated us easily near the center of the dining room floor. Unfortunately, this spot was just beneath the AC duct...and freezing! I had already ordered a bottle of mineral water when we asked our waiter if we could relocate to another table. For some reason, the server in the area we wanted to move to, flatly told our waiter "NO, I'm sorry...it's reserved". For some unknown other reason...completely random, because that's how I do it...I grabbed my bottle of water from the old table, just in case it got cleared away after our departure. Haha...obviously my auto-pilot mode didn't think that they would be transferring our drinks to the new table. So there we were, standing awkwardly in the middle of the dining room...mean waiter telling our waiter "NO ROOM FOR YOU", husband ready to say something to both of them, and me...holding my stuff and an oversized bottle of mineral water. I guess the random spectacle somehow aligned the stars...and the manager came swooping into the picture. Probably embarrassed by the fact that his waitstaff left me carrying this huge bottle of water, which was more of my own doing than theirs, he quickly diffused the waiter situation and took us to a more private area...away from the main floor and the AC draft. From there...it was like we achieved fine-dining Nirvana. Haha...not that we cared, but it was like the floor manager was on a personal mission to take care of our needs. Everywhere we looked, there was someone waiting to help serve our food (we split a rib-eye....and a ginormous lobster), and them some. Yeah...I can definitely see how this might be considered "overdoing it"...but we were hungry...and it didn't bother us. While the steak and lobster was great, it was my rich slice of cheesecake....WITH homemade whipped cream...that took it over the top. Ahem...YUM!!!! Not sure if we will be revisiting anytime soon...cause the bill total was enough to get us on an over-night stay on Maui, but still it was a great experience.
(4)S F.
I'm not a huge steak eater but, they have the most amazing strawberry daiquiris!
(5)Annie W.
Happy hour time =) Russel M put together a nice happy hour for us and nicely advertised the event for all yelpers =) Can't beat the deals here during happy hour. $5/ each you can sample their ahi tar tar, steak tart tar (tender and delish), plus other steak sliders, glasses of wine. Their mac n cheese was explosive and really strong in cheese smell, the way it should be. To my surprise, it was made with various white and not traditional yellow cheese. Oh, how can I forget! They have free baskets of thinly sliced/crispy potatoes for starters. Service was excellent, attentive and so we'll come back for their main courses next time.
(4)Esteban W.
Wolfgang's has clearly become one of my TOP spots to get some good breakfast/brunch/lunch eats at. It's really good food with a touch of class. It's no wonder why I chose them for a Brunch Boozers ( bit.ly/kejk8D ) location and I truly recommend them anytime you are on the hunt for an amazing Breakfast Burger... Yeah - Burger for breakfast is what you get when you wake up at 11am. The GOOD: The value lunch. I mean they have a really great burger for lunch and it is only $10. The best part about it is that Wolfgang's is totally a white table cloth establishment. I feel bad when I walk in without a collar, but what the hell - that burger is awesome, and they don't judge me on my clothing (at least not to my face). Also amazing: Fish and Chips (F&C). Tim P. and I, or 'Ban and Pham have come in several times, and although I haven't ordered the F&C myself, Pham raves on their crispiness and I have to say - what I've tasted was nothing less than succulence. Very crispy outside and moist delicious fish inside, the F&C is a perfect alternative for your pescetarian friends. The next part is probably the best winner I have for Wolfgangs - so much it needs its own separate paragraph: Filet Mignon Eggs Benedict. I love them. Period. I know people have their 'beef' with the beef - but I think this is one of the best breakfast bennies I have ever experienced. Why? Because it's only 12 freakin' dollars. You can't get regular Eggs Benedict at any other restaurant for under 16, let alone a fine dining joint like Wolf-freakin'-gang's. Say what you will about these Eggs Benedict, paired with the German potatoes, this is a 'healthy' portion for breakfast, and at 12 bucks, you'll be set... or at least, most people will be set. If you're one of the few that still needs more - stuff your face with their Canadian Bacon - a 1/4in thick slice of deliciously grilled/fried bacon (not that crazy 'round ham' you see at the super market, but good 'ole slab strip of belly!). The BAD: No place is really perfect, and as always I try to balance out some bad with my good for every location. Wolfgang's does have its problems, the main one being that they tend to take their time. But really, for really good food, they should - except - sometimes, even though they take their time, they seem to struggle with things like, cooking a burger medium rare. On the other hand, when they get things perfect - it's magical. Other minor problems are refills with drinks. They tend to lag in refilling water and other beverages, mainly because their water glasses are small - wtf - so, I end up drinking many glasses because they pile in the ice, and usually around the second to third refill of your water, they tend to give up and figure that you're hydrated enough. That's a big pet peeve, but if you're listening, it's easy to fix. OVERALL: Wolfgang's has won a top spot in my restaurant repertoire. I frequent them often, and the value of a 10 dollar burger or 12 filet mignon Eggs Benedict can not be beat. Another PERK: you get FREE Champagne with your Island Discount (i.D. Card) - Amazing! A winner in every sense of the word, so much so that I am prepared to give 5 Stars - I don't care if I don't get my water refilled, or if I have to wait a few more seconds for the food - it's all worth it.
(5)R.Mei ..
First time ever trying the pupus and drinks. Deffinitely recommended for a happy hour venture! The lobster crustinis, steak kabobs and ahi tartar are sure winners! Not only will the foods satisfy your taste buds and palate, The visual appearance and presentation of foods are also as Stimulating and appealing. The lychee martinis are a must!
(5)Kevin H.
This place is just not worth it. We came here because we mistakenly thought it was a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant and the fact that the best steak we've ever eaten in our whole lives was from Wolfgang Puck's CUT restaurant in Los Angeles. We were super disappointed with our experience at this Steakhouse. But it turns out that this is NOT a Wolfgang Puck's restaurant at all (thanks for all your comments!). This is a Wolfgang Zweiner restaurant, and that explains everything. First of all, our waiter sucked. He was rushed. He never explained anything on the menu to us and didn't try to "sell" any of the food. I could have gotten the same service from Zippys. The menu was very basic. I had the filet mignon and my fiance had the Rib Eye. At least the portions were big. But the meat was tasteless and I had to use the bogus A1-Steaksauce on it to give it flavor (if you read the other reviews, other people have had the same experience). Also, there was nothing exciting about the menu. Where's the bone-in-filet?? Where's the wagyu beef??? How about some beef carpaccio?? I usually eat dessert with every fine dining experience and I couldn't find anything that even remotely interested me. Wolfgang Steakhouse = MAJOR FAIL
(1)Ryan T.
Although I had been here for dinner before, I thought that I would give the happy hour a try. Needless to say, I was not disappointed. For starters, we were served fresh fried potato chips free of charge. For only $5 each, we had the ahi tartare, steak sliders, and hamburger sliders. Since this was my friend's first time, I told him that we had to order the sizzling Canadian bacon. Who does'nt love bacon, especially a huge slice hot off the grill. Besides the pupu specials, they also offer a "Taste of New York" which includes a 10 oz. bone-in steak, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes, and a sampling of Junior's Cheesecake from Brooklyn, NY for about $35. I will definitely come back here again.
(4)Chad M.
After reading the reviews i was skeptical of this place. Time: 6pm Day: Sunday It gets busy after 6pm. It is like a tourist restaurant (many tourist in the restaurant given it's at royal hawaiian shopping center. As i waited for other guest to arrive i noticed some staff unsure of what they were doing (following what looked like the service manager). The menu is quite small considering that it is a steak house focused on aged steak. We had an okay waiter ordering our food first because it was getting busy. Steaks were cooked properly and sides were okay(not the highlight). It is very expensive with an ala carte menu. Would I return there? Maybe if they had better sides with reasonable prices.
(3)Laurence K.
went for lunch had the special 10 burger on the lunch menu. it was excellent. just bummed that the server was upset we didn't order 50 filet's. sorry don't have an attitude if you work lunch I cant eat a 16 oz fillet for lunch sorry
(3)Frederick G.
I have eaten at Wolfgang's about 12 times total. I want to like it but it is so hit or miss. Eating at the Bar is always good for some reason, but every time that I sit at a table it is average. For what I am paying for a steak it should not be average. Unfortunately, the steaks are not that great. However, the bacon appetizer has always been good. If you want a good steak go to DK's. Great steaks and great wine with much better service.
(2)John O.
Very cool place, and very popular during Happy Hour! I discovered their Happy Hour on the Happy Hour Hawaii app. the app is up to date and shows all the Happy Hours in Hawaii real time. The first time I came in it was busy but I was able to squeeze in at the bar. The bar is rather nice and comfortable. They have their Happy Hour menus displayed on the counter with the prices of their drinks and pupu menu. All pupus are $5. not sure what the prices of the drinks are since I only ordered martinis and they ran at $7. The martinis were very good ! :-) As for the pupu, well, they sure serve a generous size plate for only $5! I think most people would be happy about that. I order the steak sandwich pupu which came with shoestring fries. I could not eat the whole thing! As for the atmosphere, it is casual. No need get dressed up. I came in a T-shirt and cargo shorts. Some were dressed in business attire while others were dressed like me. Not sure about walking in from the beach with board shorts, but hey, you're in Hawaii! There was no live entertainment going on. Just the outgoing bartenders and a couple TVs playing showing sports. Happy Hour is from 5-6:30pm. Overall, I really enjoyed this place, but get there early especially if you decide to come with friends. They offer a taste of New York meal that includes Junior's Cheesecake! I definitely have to try that!
(4)Dennis M.
attended the restaurant week special with T bone steak. Steak from fair, nothing to brag about, but the service was not there. over 30 minutes from salad to entree during lunch in a restaurant that is 1/4 filled. Something is not right here.
(2)Iza P.
From the food to the service to the ambience...all around great dining experience for $210 for 3 people (including tip) Having to travel a lot for work, with savage meat eaters amongst my co-workers, I have dined in quite a number of steakhouses. Quite a number...so I was used to the whole steakhouse ordering system - meat only...sides are separate (meaning you still pay extra). So on the table we started with the Crab Cake appetizer...loaded with crab, and not with cake. It also came with a dollop of what one could consider a salad...mixed greens with I guess the house vinegrette. Tasty. I did find it interesting that the Crab Cake came along with tartar sauce in a bowl, which was pretty much the equivalent size of the Crab Cake. Really now...who eats that much tartar sauce (the crab cake was a good size). Personally, I was happy with the lemon wedge they provided. No tartar sauce for me. For entrees, the table was served with 2 fish dishes, and 1 steak. Go figure, I was going to be the only red-meat eater tonight. However, the Seared Ahi Tuna and Grilled Salmon were so large in size...I mean..where did they find these fish? We are talking about larger than ones hand with fingers fully extended. The Tuna was grilled pretty much to perfection. And however they seasoned it...it was excellent. The Salmon looked like it was a serving of 2, maybe 3 pieces of fish and not one. Also nicely cooked. And my steak...the filet mignon? The biggest piece of filet I've ever had. And not necessarily by surface area...but just extremely extremely thick. Perhaps it was the thickness that threw off the quality of the meat, but this was the primary reason why I didn't give them a 5 star rating. As for the sides...steamed asparagus and lobster mac & cheese. Both done very nicely. Ample amounts of asparagus. Yummy mac & cheese. Woflgang's is really a 4.75 rating particularly because of the service. Our waiter Rafe, was extremely attentive and constantly cleared our table from things like finished dishes to empty Equal packets. He even scooped out the mac & cheese and served it to us, individually on our plates. Thought that was a bit weird and that he did it because we just got the food, but when reaching for more, he came over to serve me again. I politely declined, as I can scoop my own mac & cheese, but did have to make note to the manager that the service here was great. I. would. go. back. And really, the bill with a good tip was like $200, but I threw in the extra $10 for serving the mac & cheese. Maybe that was his plan all along, but either way, impeccable service that night. Impeccable. Oh yeah, and they apparently have a pretty good happy hour menu of drinks and selected $5 appetizers. And their view of Kalakaua was pretty nice. Really...I. would. go. back.
(4)Art T.
First of all I found out that this restaurant is not from the celebrity chef Wlofgang Puck. This restaurant is owned by the same person who owns Il Lupino Trattoria & Wine Bar that is located in Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Since my friend heard about the popular sirloin burger, I decided to go there for lunch the last minute my friend asked me to try some place new to explore. The atmosphere was very pleasant there. It was not noisy and the weather was gorgeous. I remember the other popular appetizer, Canadian bacon, recommended by other Yelpers. The slice of bacon was $4 a piece but let me tell you. It was totally worth it. You just have to enjoy every morsel of that thick slice bacon. I had the famous sirloin burger. It came with fried onion rings and fries. I enjoyed every bite. The burger was huge and very moist. I did not have put any sauce on it since I just wanted to taste the natural sirloin beef with the fresh lettuce and tomato. I made a mess on my plate since I enjoyed it too much. The crumbs were every where. Another friend also recommended to go there for happy hours. So you can expect to see me soon again at this place. Parking: The Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. The shops there validates the first hour free and $1/per hour up to 4 hours total. I think it is great since parking in Waikiki can be pain in the ___.
(4)Kimo K.
Famous name brand draws in the Japanese tourists at city center, location, street view, music in courtyard, atmosphere, good steaks, big prices. Nice that they put some tables outside. But would be even better if they could put outdoor seating across the walkway on the wasted space astroturf that has a open air and nice view of the Royal Hawaiian. World Class bar.. very professional bartenders. Went in once however and the bar was full.. trying to decide to wait for a table in the bar or just go to Doraku .. the hostess wearing an cheeky cheap and almost sleezy cocktail dress .. gives me stink eye and asks what I want.. in eastern Euro accent .. oh sorry, I forget sometimes I am Hawaiian so no can eat nice place... BUT the bartender, a pro like the ones at "21" in NYC, while busy at the bar saw what was going on, apologized for not having a seat at the bar, cleaned off a table near the bar and got me a drink while I waited for my guest.. an exec at JTB from Japan.
(4)Linda S.
Okay so this Review is for the week of Valentine's day 2011. We were a little late to the restaurant because there was something going on at the Sheraton so traffic getting into the parking structure was crazy. Once we got the the restaurant my BF told them his name for the reservation. We were immediately seated at a secluded area (little to none foot traffic) near the front door. Two servers/waiters gave us menus and then disappeared for about 15 minutes. The servers then came back to let us know that we were seated in VIP seats and that they will be with us momentarily. Um, why would you even tell us YOUR ERROR, to make us feel bad? It is not like we lied to get VIP seating. So now because of this error you make us wait longer before you even ask us what we would like to drink?! Okay so now to the food.. They explained to us the menu and we decided to order appetizers of the seafood platter, thick Canadian bacon and I had the Lobster bisque. The seafood platter was alright, a good variety of food. The bacon is REALLY thick but the 2 pieces that we ordered were short, and not worth $3 a piece. I didn't like the Lobster Bisque, it was lumpy when it shouldn't be. I think the lumps are from when the soup gets cold and the forms the layer on top. It shouldn't be there! They should have skimmed it off the top and not just mix it into the soup. The lobster in the soup tasted like it had been sitting in water, kinda soggy and there was no taste. I've had the lobster bisque from Hy's Steak house, and it was awesome there. Sides consisted of German potatoes and Asparagus. I would recommend the German Potatoes. They pan fry the potatoes with onions and I think pieces of ham, then they throw it into the oven to cook some more. It comes to you all crispy so you can't tell what is what but it is awesome! If we were to come here again I would definitely order this again. We both ordered the Rib Eye for our meat. Mine was cooked perfectly, but I felt that must not have been marbled enough because it was kinda tough. Then I looked over to my BF's meat and was really disappointed. On his plate was a big slab of FAT! Only 1/4 of the meat was edible the rest was all INEDIBLE FAT. I asked him if he wanted to say something but he didn't. We didn't order desert we just kinda wanted to get out of there already. We probably won't go there again. Kinda sad because we heard great things about Wolfgang's. We're just going to stick with our steak house of choice Ruth Chris.
(2)Lora H.
I wish I could give Wolfgang's Steakhouse more stars... but I was actually disappointed in the steak! For starters, the prices were HIGH...which is fine if the food is good. But I had the Filet Mignon and it was horribly dry and lacked flavor. I've had Filet at Ruth's Chris and the Filet there is juicy and packed with flavor. The sides were okay but nothing stood out. There is one thing on the menu that was amazing... the bacon appetizer. I know - bacon at a steakhouse?! But really, it was sooooo tasty, but that's only if you like bacon and salty foods. It's a big hunk of bacon but so tasty! Now, despite the disappointment in the food, the service was oustanding! Will I try it again? Maybe. My friends who have gone said they really liked it there, even better than Ruth's Chris. Perhaps I went on an off night. Who knows. I was told though that they are known for their Porterhouse so maybe next time I'll try that instead. My recommendation is don't do the Filet!
(3)Jenni C.
I chose to go here on a date because I really wanted to eat steak. Well the date kinda sucked, but the steak was well worth it! I am defiantly keeping this restaurant on my places to go out to eat on a date list! The mozzarella and tomato salad was very good, however the tomato was sliced a little bit too thick for me, would have been great with thinner slices of tomato. The creamed spinach was very good, great choice. The steak was soooo good! It taste even better the next day. I loved the steak sauce they have also, and I don't even like steak sauce, but I enjoyed the taste 100%. The waiter was very nice, attentive, and polite, I hope the staff is always that nice every time I go to this restaurant.
(4)Al C.
What a waste of money! The service sucks big time. I've reserved a table for two. When I got there, I had to wait ten minutes while the Japanese tourists who came after us with no reservation were seated before me. After I sat down, had to wait another 5 minutes before I had to ask for a menu. Another 5 minutes passed before someone took my drink order. When the waiter finally showed up, he did not go over the specials for the night. The waiter, NxxE, assigned to our table basically just took the order and gave me the bill. I get better service at Blazin Steak.....LOL On top of that, the utensils and glasses were sticky and greasy. I swear my fork smelled like it was marinated in last diner's ribeye grease. As for the food. I had ordered the steak for two, which cost 99 bucks. It was just blah...... Basically a T-bone steak for 99 bucks. What a rip off! The steak tastes way better at Morton's or BLT. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Your money can be better spent elsewhere.
(1)Peter C.
When I dine at steakhouses, I expect to eat the steak without any steak sauce. However, at Wolfgang's, I'm sorry to report that I in fact had to pour out a measure of their house sauce, since the steak was lacking in flavor (although, the sauce tasted vaguely similar to cocktail sauce). Also, the outer portion of my medium-cooked filet mignon was rather tough and crispy. The lobster mac-n-cheese (yes, I actually ordered it) was okay. I enjoyed the pieces of claw meat and rich, toasted cheese in it. The service was satisfactory. The atmosphere was urban-trendy - not for couples that want that certain romantic ambiance. The serving staff was knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. However, all-in-all, I left with a full stomach but was largely unimpressed. Pros: the house steak sauce was interesting; knowledgeable staff Con: flavorless steak
(2)Cristy S.
I treated my bf at this place on Saturday for the restaurant week special... It was my third time to eat at Wolfgang - the previous two times I bought the $10 lunch special (amazing deal for a classy place like this!). We had the set menu for $35 each which was a considerable savings as it would have cost around $80 or more each at regular price. The atmosphere is very high class, my bf was impressed as it was his first time there also. We had such great seating - right by the window overlooking the trees and streets of Waikiki. They keep the windows wide open letting in a lovely breeze. All the chefs and waiters are dressed very professional and are super friendly and accomodating. The whole restaurant is very elegant and you feel rich being there haha. For the beginning we had a salad which was okay... the main meal of the steak was delicious!! I couldn't finish it as it was a giannt piece. Then we had dessert - NY cheesecake and that was very good too. The slice was tiny compared to a slice at the Cheesecake factory but more than enough because it was rich and filling, especially when you are already full of steak :) Good place to go if you want to dress up, feel high class, and eat some yummy steak with great service :) Park in the Royal Hawaiian and they validate you. Oh and the $10 lunch special is really good!!!! A lot of food for the price. The fish burger is nice and light and the beef burger is very juicy and HUGE. I definitely recommend it :)
(4)Raider J.
Pete Luger's but with a great window view of Waikiki! I am a huge fan of NY's famous Pete Lugers' Steakhouse. I recently learned that several years ago, the head waiter of Pete Lugers' left and formed his own steakhouse called Wolfgang's. I had wanted to try this place for quite some time, but just never made it. I arrived to HI a few days ago and found out that there was a Wolfgang's here in HI. So off we went today with a few busines colleagues. We ordered the lobster bisque, porterhouse steak for 3, german potatos and creamed spinach. The bisque was very good...creamy and quite flavorful. The steak, german potatos and creamed spinach were cooked to perfection just like PL's in NY. OUTSTANDING!!!!! Except for the great view of Waikiki........and the beautiful decor, I would have thought that I was in NY eating at Pete Luger's renowned restaurant.
(5)Victoria C.
I forgot to add one of my favorite things to eat here is the $3 bacon!!!!! Yes $3 for one slice but it's a FAT slice. So juicy & thick! Probably one of the best things here besides the apple streudal. All you bacon lovers must try it!!
(4)Kimmy T.
Best steak ever. I love their aged meat. Service is friendly and nice. Little pricy. And I have some thoughts about their advertisement.... we went there for this Valentines day, and they advertised their exclusive design bear to give away for every guests who visit on V day, but I never got anything..... Why? I should've asked, but I didn't...
(4)Juliet H.
I made reservations for 8PM. I was told that the restaurant would only honor the Restaurant Week specia before 6PM. THIS WAS NOT INDICATED ON THE RESTAURANT WEEK WEBSITE. The hostess was not helpful and service was subpar.
(1)Tizzle T.
A little off the beaten path, Wolfgang's is spot on. My girlfriend and I were out and about checking out the daytime Happy Hours around town and with some previous advice from a friend we decided to see what the haps was. Set in the beautiful Royal Hawaiian Shopping center, Wolfgang's is up on the 3rd floor to the ewa side of the building. White table clothes and a classy setting to say the least, but being more of a "bar folk" we headed straight to the empty bar top. Mike, the bartender is the reason for the 5-star rating. He was on it....the entire time. Quick to say hello, offer menus, tell us about the daily specials, and an overall solid guy. The food was dynamite. We ordered the lobster croquette and steak sliders. Both were delicious. And to quench our daytime thirst we had a couple of glasses...each of the Sauv Blanc by the glass. All this for less than $50. If you want to be impressed go see these guys...
(5)Winnie H.
hands down best happy hour in honolulu. we came in from the beach all sandy and wearing bathing suits under our beach attire. we were way underdressed, but the staff still made us feel at home, they started us out on homemade chips and steak sauce, sooo good. we also had the happy hour kabobs, pork sliders, and lobster crustini. all so good but the kabobs were to die for. our bartender made the best cosmo. first he muddled the lime, made all the difference. all in all the wait staff made us feel at home, the food was soo darned good, and the price was reasonable. I hope to make it back.
(5)Troy M.
This was easily the worst meal I've ever had on this island. However, please allow me to make three quick disclaimers: 1. My sister and I had two free dinner vouchers, so we only paid tax and tip. 2. The vouchers were for the prix fixe menu, not the regular one. 3. The above were likely the primary reasons for our disorganized and extremely slow service. Anyway, being geniuses, my sister and I opted to order 2/3 of the menu and split everything, so I think I'm extraordinarily qualified to talk not only about how bad the food I ordered was, but also about how bad most of their menu is. In the first four dishes we tried (shrimp "cocktail", crab, prepared similarly, lobster bisque, and Caesar salad), there was nothing that tasted like it hadn't come from the refrigerated, pre-made food in Safeway's deli. I don't really even mean that as an insult, as Safeway's deli probably prepares some decent food. However, Safeway doesn't charge $60 for a prix fixe menu. Just sayin'. On to the important stuff: we both go the filet mignon--rare. On the upside, the cut of meat was pretty good and the interior was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have forgotten to season it, cook the exterior much past the interior, or serve it while it was even remotely hot. Additionally, our server forgot to give us steak knives, which I normally would overlook entirely, but I was irritable by this point in the meal. Ruth's Chris, Morton's, and even Outback make a better filet than this one. I have never written those words before. The mashed potatoes were forgettable and the creamed spinach tasted like it was strained from a box prior to serving. I couldn't eat more than a couple bites of it. We took the key lime pie and apple pie-ish thing home, as we were exhausted from our 2.5 hour foray into the culinary tourist trappings of the Royal Hawaiian Plaza. Both were actually pretty tasty later that night and after several drinks.
(2)Stephen M.
Okay this is officially my favorite place for a steak! The regular menu can be pricey, but their Happy hour provides for excellent value. Try there ahi tartar for starters and order a glass ( or bottle) of red wine to complement their dry-aged steak. Leave room for dessert as they have an excellent selection. Parking is free for only the first hour of validation, but there is a minimal charge for up to three hours at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.
(5)Brad K.
Dinner and apps were fantastic, but super expensive. Dessert were ok, lots and lots of whipped cream(unnecessary). I recommend this place for all carnivores. My only gripe is the portion are hearty....I'd like to think that slightly smaller portions for lesser cost would be more suitable. It's just so gluttonous in my opinion. Steak are seasoned well, mashed potatoes were excellent, crab cake was good, Caesar salad was average, service is friendly. Broke the bank on this Mother's Day dinner. I would go back but only if in the budget.
(4)Kol M.
Wow if you like cocky attitude from the seating help come here. I've been here a bunch of times but today takes the cake! Well the Asian girl at the check in was pretty much a bitch! Today was the first time I felt like this place didn't need my money because I wasn't a tourist! I have to rate the wait staff differently because every time I've eaten here before it's been great a four star experience. The wait staff even remembered us and welcomed us back. I probably would have not enjoyed my meal here today because of my experience but the food is usually good! Tourist enjoy!!!
(1)Kobe O.
My friend took me out for lunch during a weekday. The place was packed.....primarily with tourist. Even though the place is a high end steakhouse, there were alot of people in the restaurant in shorts, tank tops, and slippers.......I guess when they are buying 3lb lobsters and many steaks....why turn away business! We're not rich and I had the burger off the lunch special menu and my friend had the steak salad. The food was great.....like 4 stars. The burger was good and super filling.....like it made me tired half way through......maybe it was the steak fries......just real comfort food. My friends salad looked good with the steak medium rare and he finished it off in no time. We also had a cheese cake and key lime pie (I think Cheesecake Factory and Ryans do a better job at this). The bad and reason for 3 stars.......the service was terrible. Not for the lack of people but I hate to say this......I have a real problem with reverse local discrimination......this is when locals go into a restaurant frequented by tourists and are looked down upon because they are 1. local and 2. not big spenders. Its happened to me at Longhis in Lahaina and now here. The waiter was snobby and giving us the run around for not getting drinks......dude we are locals that need to go back to work. He doesn't bring us bread, even after we asked for it......and give us attitude but watching him handle the other tables with tourists....with a smile and kicked up personality....makes me want to puke. Does not fill our water or ask if we want drink refills, does not ask if we need validated parking, does not ask if everything is OK and if there is anything else we need,.....a real downer. I hope this was an isolated incident. Locals want to support these businesses and don't have an easy time doing it ($$$$) but when you get treated like we have the plague, unacceptable!
(3)Jessica P.
BEYOND DISAPPOINTING. I highly recommend you DO NOT get the steak. I got medium rare. The outside was crunchy & so salty that I felt like the bite of filet mignon was dissolving my tongue. We had to wait nearly an hour for our food, only for it to be subpar. Calling it subpar for a steak that's $60 is being generous. NOT WORTH IT AT ALL. When the food came out, the plate was dirty, as well as the bowl of gravy (which was tasteless). I feel like maybe they should have cleaned the plates to make it look presentable? At least? At a place like this? As for our waiter, he was VERY nice. I felt bad that he had to relay the multiple "food should be out soon" messages. I guess the chefs (or whoever) knew they fucked up, so they sent out a small portion of mashed potatoes & spinach. Mashed potatoes were delicious! Spinach was salty & not tasteful. THE BREAD & BUTTER TASTED BETTER THAN THE STEAK. So disappointing that I am currently sitting in this restaurant writing this review.
(1)Dana B.
Jonas is the best bartender ever! Great Happy Hour, loved the filet sliders & the taste of New York.
(5)Holly B.
Good "lunch special" menu for $12 - 14, which includes Loco moco, grilled Mahi sandwich, grilled burger, or fish and chips. That's affordable for Waikiki! Nice presentation. Service is good, and everyone helps out at all tables, not just your server. Dessert is separate and a little pricey for either creme brulee, key lime pie, apple streudel, chocolate cake, hot fudge sundae, or cheesecake.
(3)Lyla D.
"I don't always eat steak. But, when I do, I prefer Wolfgang's Steakhouse". We've dined here before with family and friends and each time, we've always been treated to top-notch steaks, classic steakhouse sides and service. But, tonight, we came in for their Happy Hour prior to joining up with the SPAM Jam festivities, at the bar. We met with some friends who kindly saved us a couple of seats so we could all cozy up to the bar. Landon, was the bartender on duty, who effortlessly worked his way up and down the bar mixing and serving all of the patrons. He was friendly and had a certain calmness about him. It was our first time to try the Happy Hour menu so it took us a few minutes to peruse the menu and decide on our beverages. I mentally debated whether or not to have a beer or cocktail when I noticed Goose IPA on draught. My husband ordered a Sapporo draught so I took my cue from him and ordered the Goose. Wow! The beers were nice and cold..I was tempted to guzzle it down but stopped short because I started to get a brain-freeze! Landon set out a fairly large basket of fresh house-made potato chips to further pique our appetites. The Happy Hour menu deal was a steak for two with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and cheesecake for two priced at $39.95. What a deal! In the first place, Wolfgang's is noted for its PRIME cuts of steaks that are aged perfectly. We didn't want to fill up since we were planning on going to the Waikiki festivities on the street below us. So, share we DID! The steak came out sizzling as Landon plated our meals right in front of us. As he placed the steak pieces, he ladled the still sizzling butter and juices over. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy while the creamed spinach complemented the whole plate with its subtle flavor and punch of bright green color. To close out our meal, a generous slice of cheesecake from noted bakery, Junior's, was served. As we left, I made a mental note to return for Happy Hour when I get the hunger pangs for great steakhouse dining. The HH menu is combined with lunch specials that runs from 11:30AM - 5:30PM. At Wolfgang's you'll be treated to the high quality and standards as if you're at New York's Peter Luger Steak House. So, until then.... "Stay hungry, my friends". #335
(5)Deidra C.
Good service... The New York strip was amazing... I also ordered the creamed spinach, mash potatoes, & lobster mac & cheese. The lobster mac was the best I've had in a long time. Our waitress was friendly& welcoming. Although this is the first "upscale" steakhouse that lets you come as you are, turned out to be a good time with awesome drinks. Will def recommend while in Hawaii!
(5)Clarissa M.
Made reservations for Fathers' Day Dinner - glad we did because upon arrival we saw a line outside the restaurant. It was crazy busy. We were seated quickly in one of there smaller rooms. Within the room we had a view of Waikiki which is pleasant during the summer. Our server was friendly and a comedian - he hooked us up with complimentary desserts. The food here is meant to be shared - the oysters were fresh and a little on sweet side (tasty) and the cocktails were huge! My only complaint is my steak was not prepared as requested (medium well) cause there was a whole lot of pink. Overall we enjoyed our dining experience.
(4)Mie D.
Went to our 6th anniversary dinner tonight. The restaurant was packed! So strongly recommend to make reservation if you want to have dinner. We had a nice Kalakaua Ave. view seat. Our server JJ was nice and friendly, he recommended us (he asked us first time here or not, first) some orders. We shared mix green salad, porter steak for two, "huge" baked potato, and creamed spinach. Even if share we were soon full and couldn't eat all. But food was very good! We got a dessert for our anniversary (mentioned anniversary dinner when we made a reservation). We had a great anniversary dinner here. p.s. I was sooo surprised, almost dinner customers in a restaurant were Japanese tourists tonight!!!
(5)Ash C.
the lunch special here is awesome. when you hear "Wolfgang" the first couple things that pop in your head are high quality food, expensive, and it's motha-f-ing Wolfgang! but the lunch specials here are affordable and of course, delicious. for $11.95 you can get: 1/2 lb hamburger with onion rings & french fries, mahi mahi sandwich with french fries, or fish & chips with french fries. and their loco moco costs $14.95. located on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, directly across from the H&M store on Kalakaua Ave. the ambiance has a very elegant feel to it and the staff all looked professional and approachable. my coworkers and i came around 11:30am for lunch and it wasn't too packed. we were greeted right when we entered and they were able to seat us immediately. soon after, our waiter greeted us with our complimentary potato chips and our glass of waters. after placing our order, our food came out fairly quickly. our waiter was always visible and very friendly. and it was also great to see the other staff helping out at all the other tables as well. our water glass was always filled which is a definite plus! as we were leaving the restaurant, every single staff member we passed by all thanked us and told us goodbye. talk about great customer service! i always love coming to restaurants that really take care of their customers. quick service, friendly staff, my water glass always filled and affordable prices, you can expect me to be back again. maybe one of these days i'll be back for their dinner menu. #28 out of 100 Yelp Reviews in 2015
(5)L K.
Took the family for Father's Day lunch. We noticed that there were no locals dining but shrugged it off due to the restaurant being in Waikiki. In retrospect, maybe this was a sign? I would have said the food was excellent if we didn't witness the "grossness" of the server. The server was wiping down the appetizer plates before bringing them out to us, but when he was done he wiped his forehead with it and tucked it in to his back pocket. How many times did that occur before we witnessed it? The place was busy as expected on a special occasion, but there is no excuse for unclean practices. Then later when he brought out our dessert he coughed into it before laying it out on the table. He did an after the fact "tuck face into arm" as if it would help?? But what was most disappointing was that we were filled up on appetizers and ended up having to take home leftovers. However, when we got our takeout boxes back, half of the $95 lobster was missing (only 1/4 was eaten) and when the server took my steak to pack, there was 2/3's left, a significant piece being an untouched steak bone with a good portion of meat on it I intentionally saved. But when we got home, that was missing, too! We've never experienced feeling ripped off at a high end restaurant which we spent over $500 at. At least we know better now... to pack our own take out boxes and heed caution when locals are absent.
(2)Joy N.
We've gone to Wolfgang's Steakhouse a few times now and for the most part, have really enjoyed our meals there. It's located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so there's lots of validated parking! You get the most out of their meals if you eat family style. It's not necessarily a romantic steak house - the tables are pretty close together in the dining room and can be quite noisy. The first time, we had 4 of us and ordered their seafood sampler appetizer, steak for 3 (porterhouse cut so it included both filet mignon & new York) and a few sides. This was more than enough to fill us all since the portions are quite large! I would recommend their steak dinners if you have more than 2 people to share with. This most recent time we visited, we had a large party for my friend's birthday. The waitress was very nice & patient with our entire group. I felt that she was very accommodating and explained the menu items well. On this visit, I shared with my bf and ordered the following: slice of their Canadian bacon (thick cut of bacon!), Caesar salad (very delicious!!) and a rib eye steak (so tasty and juicy!!). For the sides we ordered: mashed potatoes, mushrooms & lobster mac and cheese. I really enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered, however, a few of my other friends dining with us felt differently. Their steaks were not cooked to their requested medium rare (some were really rare and some were almost well done) so this made me a little disappointed :( Wished the servers would've checked on us after they dropped the plates. However, hope it was just a one-time thing since the other times I've visited, the steaks were fantastic!
(4)Shay F.
Short Review: Service sucks. Food is ok. Not worth the price. Long Review: Pre Strike - At this kinda place, you'd expect warm yummy bread. This place doesn't have it.... AND at this kinda place, you'd expect that their tap water to be drinkable. I drink tap water ALL the time, but this tap water I couldn't drink. Maybe they do it on purpose so you order their bottled water that cost $$$. First Strike - I asked if they had a mixed veggie plate that they could do. Something where you could get a variety of veggies all on one plate as a meal for non-meat eaters. (Ya, I know this is a steakhouse, but sometimes you don't make the decisions as to where you're gonna go eat. Especially when you're with clients.) Basically the answer was NO, but the waiter took like 10 minutes explaining that in a REALLY round about way. He even offered me to stand up out of my seat to go look at other people's side veggie plates... O_o seriously? Second Strike - They were bringing steak knives out for everyone on the table. I obviously don't need one because I'm not eating the steak or lobster. So I kindly told the guy, I don't need one. Usually at such restaurant, they'll just abide by the customer's request. Instead, the guy was like, NO! you might need it for something else..... with authority and demand. Ew. Third Strike - They were serving the different veggies and I told them I'm going to only eat the veggies, and the guy was like, "Perfect! After all we are a vegetable house!" Seriously!?!?! Sarcasm towards the customer?!?!? This is a been there done that restaurant... meaning I probably won't be going back for dinner unless someone pays for my meal and time, and can twist the manager's arm to serve me a plate of veggies without getting any sarcasm from the waiter. And on a side note, I've been to many-a-steakhouses and never have I had such horrible service or difficulty with just eating veggies. Blah.... Oh you know what's silly? A simple plate of veggies would have made my night.
(1)Kehau S.
We've come countless times. Brought large parties. Entertained friends and clients. We called to make reservations today. We were hung up on twice. Then when we finally got through, we were so poorly greater by someone named Matsu, who clearly was far more interested in Japanese tourists than any other customers that we will not be returning to this Wolfgang's or any other.
(1)Emily M.
Very busy place so make a reservation recommended Lunch is very affordable
(5)Donna M.
while attending a convention we had group of say 12 people show up here, this was three summers ago and as our group of friends travel the world and meet for dinner its always one of our best stories to talk about the way the steak that night seemed to melt in your mouth Sad Virginia ia so far away
(5)Yvette X.
Unfortunately the day I went in July, the waiter was not attentive and several orders were incorrect. I ordered a steak medium without any special seasonings because I have food allergies and one of my friend's order medium rare steak. My friend's steak was well done and she sent it back and my steak has some type of Cajun seasonings on it which I did not order. The wait for our orders was long and when they arrived my friend's steak was again well done and my steak had no seasonings but it was "bloody" rare, not the medium I requested. The waiter claimed he could not hear my friend as she was seated furthest from him and the room was noisy. Why did he just not say that in the beginning and she could have spoken louder? I think he just got it wrong twice and did not want to admit it. My friend ate some of her steak any way. I sent my steak back. The manager did come out and ask if there was something else I would like to order, but by that time I was tired of trying to get a medium steak. Besides, every one else in my party had finished eating. He did give our party free dessert and my drink was free. However, I left hungry and disappointed. I will take a friend's advice and try Ruth's Chris. I have enjoyed good meals at their San Francisco location and hopefully here in Honolulu it will be the same. I may also venture out to Morton's.
(1)Raych D.
LUNCH: Me and the bf were one of those couples who had no reservations on Christmas day and us living in town knew everywhere there would be close so our best bet was going to Waikiki or Kahala hotel to have lunch. With no surprise every restaurant we called were booked so we chanced our luck in Waikiki hoping for a open table and luckily our 2nd restaurant we tried they had opening! Hostess were nice and one did let us move to a bigger table in the brighter dining room area. The only thing I have to say about the hostesses don't dress to professional, one was wearing a low cleavage dress with her tata's showing and the other was in a halter top and a skimpy skirt. Service that day was awful! Yes, I understand it's Christmas and you don't want to be there but why get a restaurant job?? Anyways, it took the busers and our waiter for ever to get us our bread, water and menus. When we finally did order and get our food we kept trying to flag him down to get Tabasco and lemons. Only time he was really our waiter was when we were done eating. They had several lunch specials that day so we both opted for that. I got the mix green salad with grilled shrimp ($15) a mimosa for $14 and he got the grilled mahi mahi burger with fries and a beer. Our total came out to be about $47 which yes, it's pricey just for lunch and with bad service but the food was great! I especially love the onion bread that they give, the other two breads that came with it wasn't to great. If it wasn't for the good bread, great ambiance, yummy food and delish chocolate mint candies in front I would not return here.
(2)Skydebster S.
This place is definitely my favorite steakhouse in town. I absolutely love how their steak is aged n prepared. However, lately they have been getting tour groups, which makes their dining experience a bit lower than how it should be. Also, their service is not as great as other steakhouses. If you like to try some good steak, this is the place to go to. However, do not expect too much on service standard.
(4)Zar A.
My second time ever at Wolfgang Steakhouse and I came for Restaurant Week 2012! My friend made a reservation days in advance and everything seemed to be ok. But on the day of, management called my friend to tell him that they were only honoring the Restaurant Week menu from 12pm-6pm. Our reservation was for sometime after 6pm. Of course, we all worked so that time frame would've been impossible!! Immediately, we all freaked out!! This disclaimer was NOT on the website ( restaurantweekhawaii.com ). Luckily, management called my friend back to say that they would honor the Restaurant Week menu due to "high demand." Whatever the case, we were extremely happy and jumped with geeeeee! For $34.95, this was an amazing deal! The preset menu consists of: + Wolfgang's salad - amazing!! Came with thick slices of bacon or pork that tasted like bacon, huge slices of shrimp, some regular and some roasted tomatos and the entire quarter of the baby romaine lettuce. Topped with a little house ranch dressing. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size sirloin aged steak - superb!! Came with mashed potatos and stewed spinach. yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Mini size cheesecake from Junior's (in NY) - awesome!! Even though I'm not a huge fan of cheesecakes, Junior's cheesecake is pretty g-o-o-d. yelp.com/user_local_phot… In addition to the set menu, our group also ordered additional items from the menu. We wanted to see what the other items taste like, since we were there anyway. We ordered the following: + Smoothies - strawberry and mango. Both were amazing!! + Crab cakes - OMG, this was to die for!!! This was $22.95 but it was so worth it! This was definitely one of the BEST, BEST, BEST ever crab cakes I've ever had. They did not use filler toppings like bread crumbs and immitation crabs. Everything was REAL! :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… + Steak fries - yum! Very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was not seasoned but came with a side of very delicious ketchup! The only downside to this location is, Waikiki. This basically means, no dress code and anything goes. As far as being a steakhouse, you think at least a cocktail dress for women and a collar shirt for men, right? But not if your steakhouse is located in Waikiki, the center of the tourist mecca on Oahu. In other words, anything goes, including slippers, tank tops, hats... the list goes on. Not that I mind all this, but the mood and ambiance does get taken away when I see someone wearing slippers in a steakhouse. Just saying... Overall, our waiter was fabulous!! I'd have to say he was 10x better than my waiter on my first visit here (last year, not for Restaurant Week). I love the decor and food here. What I mean is, in addition to their amazing aged steaks, the other dishes are amazing as well. Maybe one day, I will try the rest of their fabulous menu. Another successful Restaurant Week dining and another successful outing with friends. :)
(4)Nika J.
I went there twice and after a bad experience the first time around, I decided to give them a second chance. I'm definitely not going back there. Pricy, food is nothing special, really long wait... We ordered an appetizer that came after the main course. They validate a parking, but the ticket they gave us, didn't work.
(1)Lily B.
Wolfgang's has become a fave for the BF and I to dine at during happy hour. You can opt to sit at the bar, or they have tables to dine at as well. Happy hour is daily from 4PM-6PM. Complimentary chips during happy hour. yelp.com/user_local_phot… My fave drink! A washington apple :) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak sliders with fries. $7 Steak was a perfect medium rare. The bread was a bit tough. Fries were good. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Lobster crostini $7. It was okay. Not something we'd order again. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Steak kabobs with rice $7. Probably our FAVORITE happy hour item. The meat is SO tender and well marinated! Yum yum yum! yelp.com/user_local_phot… Ahi tartare $7. My BF said it was not bad. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Taste of new york $36. Includes a 12oz new york steak, cream spinach, and garlic mashed potatoes. Oh and a slide of new york cheesecake. DEAL!!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… yelp.com/user_local_phot… I also love the sauteed mushrooms and onions (regular menu item) yelp.com/user_local_phot… Service has always been efficient and friendly. They get pretty busy, so we usually arrive a little after 4PM. The taste of new york is a great deal! Parking is validated in the Royal Hawaiian. Good food. Good value. Good service. Recommended!
(5)Diane S.
I went here with my parents for a special occasion, and was disappointed. Although the wait staff was friendly and the ambiance good, the food was bland and not worth the price. I had the mozzarella salad, lobster mac and cheese, and the lamb chops. Nothing was bad, but the food lacked flavor and originality. The lamb was well cooked, with a very large portion, but eating it was mechanical not enjoyable. The lobster mac and cheese was really bland, just a white cheese, lobster, and noodles. My parents ordered the salmon and filet mignon which they also categorized as mediocre. Had the price been less it would have been less of a disappointment, but our bill (not counting wine) was around $300. That made this Wolfgang experience not worth the price.
(2)Michelle S.
They used to have $10 Burger lunch special so I went there to asked the reception if you still have your Burger lunch special for $10? She said,"Yes" so we went inside to eat. And asked the waiter where is the $10 special Burger? He said it's changed price to $12.99 in Jan this year. Ok, but the menu didn't say any extra for cheeseburger, it's used to be extra $1 for cheese. Well we thought not bad $2 raised price with a cheese and also our waiter was asking us if we want have a cheese with smile. And of course we said, "yes." After we received our check that was $29.99 for two and asked the waiter that the Burger was $12.99 and times two??? He replied, "oh the cheese is extra $2."...what's a joke!!! The price went up almost 40% increased I wonder I don't see the local anymore as much as before. One slice of a cheese for $2??? And the waiter didn't tell us!? We were regular when we lived in HI and I talked to the owner a couple of times(he is very nice) before we moved out from HI. We ate here every time when we come back to HI. Their Happy Ours were so nice too but this is the last time to eat here. I don't come back anymore. I'm very disappointed!! I forgot to write that the Poteto chips, Onion rings, and Fried potetos are over cooked:(
(1)David M.
Even though I live on Oahu, I NEVER go to Waikiki unless it's for business or picking up a friend. Tonight we went to Wolfgang for some steak. HINT: if you go, make a reservation for early dinner. Anything after 5:00 pm, forget about it. There is a huge walk in crowd waiting for tables...........and you feel like you're in Japan since 99% are tourist. When we left around 9:00, I swear there were nearly 100 people waiting outside to get in. Anyway........service was very good although they switched my steak with someone else. I wanted it medium rare, I got well done. Steak was............OK. I had the rib eye and it was a huge piece. Unless you have a big appetite, share a steak and the sides otherwise prepare to take home in a doggie bag. Cheesecake - very good, very rich. Pop your Lipitor when you get home.
(4)Ryan T.
Best Fillet Mignon!!! We asked to share the 6oz Filet and they even plated and served it already divided. Cooked perfectly, it was so flavorful that we didn't even need the peppercorn sauce. The crab cake is large and meaty, served with a little salad and wonderful sauce -haven't found one better than here!! For 4 people, you can share 2-3 sides. We had the German Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli and Lobster Mac & Cheese. All great choices. The Cheesecake is flown in daily from NYC and it really tastes like it. Simply not to be missed. The Key Lime Pie was also delicious. We didn't have the Creme Brûlée this time, but I seem to remember it being especially good too. You might have to wait a little longer to get a table by the window in the main dining room, but it is the best seat in the house. The service and ambiance is top notch. A little on the pricy side, but not bad if you just remember to SHARE EVERYTHING!!! This is not Ruth Chris, it's best steak available (next to PRIME Las Vegas!)
(5)Canard Hadji W.
For those of you who don't know the world of steaks... This place is a hidden jewel. In New York, there is a restaurant called Peter Luger and they have steaks to die for. The scenery there is pretty much in style as a German beer hall. The steaks are huge and you need to make a reservation 2-3 months out depending on the year. So what does Wolfgang's steak house have to do with Peter Luger? Simple. Supposedly the founder worked at Peter Luger, and then after leaving their employment, went off on his own. So now, if you want mouth watering steaks without the hassle of booking a flight to the big apple, this is the place to be. For the dessert though, i highly recommend the apple strudel with ice cream on the side!
(5)Alex L.
First and foremost, you must get over the bourgeois-ness of this place and take it for what it is: a fine dining spot in the heart of Waikiki. With that said, the steak was pretty amazing along with its preparation. The cheesecake that followed was scrumptious as well.
(4)Denise K.
You walk in and the first thing you'll notice is the arctic chill in the air. They must have their AC on blast. I would say that it's too chilly for dinner, but perhaps during lunch hour when it's all hot and humid outside, the arctic chill must feel nice. Came here to celebrate a birthday. The service was pretty good and the food was oh-so-delicious! I was immediately impressed with my cocktail. I don't usually go for sweet drinks, but their strawberry basil martini caught my eye and I had to try it. It is so yummy! Just thinking about it right now, I'd love to go back and just get drunk off those haha We started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 colossal size shrimp that are perfectly chilled, sweet to taste and a perfect consistency. It almost tastes like you're eating lobster. Seriously, the shrimp is gi-nor-mo! Steak for Two: PLENTY of meat for 2 people. Their medium rare is pure perfection. The meat is well-aged and melts in your mouth. The steaks come on a sizzling plate of butter. Yup, you better believe I dipped my steak pieces into that butter pool. Creamed spinach: Nope, you won't see any dairy creamer. The spinach comes in almost a clear coating. Probably butter because it was damn good. I could eat this with my steak, tortilla chips, with pita bread, on an omelette... basically with anything. It's addicting. Lobster mac & cheese: Holy smokes! Best lobster mac & cheese I've ever had. Not too heavy on the cheese, not too oily, perfectly al dente elbow macaroni and large, delicious chunks of lobster. It's pretty evident that they cut lobster chunks specifically for this dish. You're not eating fragments and itty-bitty leftover remnants. This side is awesome and I could easily eat this just as my entree! Sauteed onions: average. Nothing to write home about. Birthday surprise: A huge piece of dense, New York cheesecake with a huge side of fresh whip cream and mint springs. The candle and singing were also a nice touch. Next time, I want to try the crab cakes, cream corn and the sauteed mushrooms.
(5)Christian G.
Went for Thanksgiving Dinner and it was great; turkey, stuffing, cranberry and mash. It was all good. The service was prompt and didnt feel the wait to be that long. I cant speak with regards to the host. The pumpkin cheese cake was pretty darn good to say the least. The noise level was a little high for my liking but the decor was nice. Be sure to make reservations. I would try them again.
(4)Rita L.
New York special for happy hour! i really love this place, favorite steak restaurant! aslo, i love that they serve juniors cheesecake!!! they have a private room for parties too! Service is top notch and I love coming here!
(4)Rissa K.
I decided to come here for Happy Hour with a gf of mine. Happy Hour is awesome because you can check out the restaurants you want and pay a lot less and also get their hh drink prices. We tried the Tenderloin Kabob, Lobster Crostini, and Creme Brule along with their signature whipped cream (Schlag), and Lychee Martinis. Great service and great spot for HH. Will be back.
(4)Terri Q.
My husband and I decided on this restaurant for our Thanksgiving dinner. We expected to have a pleasant experience with great food and ambiance. We were disappointed overall. This restaurant is like many in Honolulu with regards to service as it is below the expected standards for fine dining. My husband made reservations in ensure our seating and we arrived on time. We were checked in and were told to wait outside. After 25 minutes, we noticed that several people who came in after us were seated. When my husband checked with the hostess on our status, he was told that our table was given away to another party. None of the many hostesses had come outside to call on us. They all seemed confused with the large crowd. It was not a great first impression. After being seated, the server asked us for our order. My husband had to remind him that we were lacking menus. Another faux pas. We decided on the Thanksgiving special. After submitting our order, our appetizers and drinks were promptly delivered. However, our main course was delayed for over an hour. The server kept apologizing for the delay to appease us. When our main course finally arrived, we were pleasantly surprised at the amount and quality of food. The meal was delicious and somewhat worth the wait. Our server informed us that our wine would be on the house due to our extended wait time. We were impressed by the gesture. This restaurant gives the impression of providing a fine dining experience, but it fails in reality. The food is good but the service has a great deal of room for improvement. The tourists seem to attract better service than locals such as us. When we decide on a higher end restaurant and pay the price to do so, we expect better service with more attention to detail. Our overall impression is not a good one and we will not be returning to Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Instead we will have our future steakhouse experiences at either Ruth Chris' or BLT. Both places provided us with a more positive experience and lived up to fine dining standards.
(2)Cathy P.
One of favorite steakhouses. We've been here twice and it was delicious both times. We have the bone-in-ribeyes served family style, two are enough for my family of four...2 kids (12 & 14). They make a "correct" mojito, it's delicious. And have cheesecake for dessert, it's amazing.
(5)Winston W.
Service was slow and nearly every aspect of our order was wrong. Cesar salad is basically some lettuce with a little Parmesan and some croutons. Steak was okay. We decided last minute to give this a try so waited 20 min and sat at the bar. Initially the bartender was friendly but she forgot the olive juice in the dirty martinis, blue cheese in the olives is flavorless. We ordered extra anchovies on the Cesar salad and it came with no dressing and no anchovies. The steak was okay but there was an hour between the salad and it arriving despite they were ordered together. It became awkward the bartenders saying "your food will be out any minute" so many times. I didn't complain and bartender did nothing to make all of her mistakes acceptable. It definitely doesn't live up to the prices. Never saw the manager once. Needs adult supervision.
(1)Dejon K.
Service was a little slow. But overall our meal choices were all fantastic. Enjoyed our table by the window and had a great time visiting with friends.
(4)Pumpkin S.
We came here with a large party. The steak was good, as were the sides. But the service and infrastructure really left a lot to be desired. The waiter knocked over a glass of water, some of which got on two of the guests, but he didn't address it. When I pointed it out to him (since he delayed cleaning up), he said that there was water elsewhere, pointing to the big leak that was coming through the ceiling and down the floor on the other side of the room. OK, so the place has a roofing problem, but that's irrelevant to the guest you spilled water on. Then there were the mistaken orders. He didn't really try to listen to the person placing the orders. In his haste, he kept bringing the wrong order instead of actually listening. And the dining room was hot and muggy. They had ceiling fans, but they were not enough to address the summer heat.
(3)Peter S.
All we can say is WOW Amazing food and great service. Definitely try Wolfgang's if your after a pleasurable dining experience
(5)Bryan W.
The Mahi Mahi sandwich for just $10 was excellent. It was cooked exactly to order, tasty, and it was a large, thick piece. Although it was crowded for lunch, we were seated within a few minutes. Water was delivered right after we sat and the waiter came right away. The food came pretty quick despite the fact that almost every table was taken. The bill also came right away. The only drawback is the limited selection from the $10 menu, but any one of the selections are well worth the price.
(5)Mike C.
Remembering an UYE a few years ago that I hoped to attend (flight arrived late), I made a point to dine here on a recent Friday night. Since the bar was pretty full, found a corner table for two and studied their Happy Hour menu. A short time later, a server brought me a complimentary basket of their warm, homemade chips. I poured some of their Wolfang's steak sauce and used it as a dipping sauce. My Happy Hour local friend mentioned a two appetizers, so I asked the waiter to recommend the third dish. 1) Tuna Tartar ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Flavor was just right and not overwhelming, served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 2) Lobster Crustini ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Think of it was an open-faced lobster roll. Not overly sauced in mayo, this was also served on soft baguette slices. $7.00. 3) Steak Sliders ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) - Served on a halved roll, the sliders had not-too thinly marinated steak slices (texture tasted like filet mignon as in was not veiny) and were covered with crispy, long fries. $7.00. My waiter recommended their Mango Daiquiri ( yelp.com/user_local_phot… ) as a fruity drink which was not on the Happy Hour menu ($12.95). You can save a little change by ordering either red or white wine instead. This was a nice dessert to a pretty filling meal as there was not carb shortage with the bread, chips, and fries. They had the NBA playoff game (OKC vs. Lakers') on the TV at the bar and it was 80% filled. Definitely worth trying if you are in a munching mood versus a heavy meal.
(4)Jasmine N.
I am totally a fan of their lunch special. Usually we can just walk in, no reservation necessary but to be safe I would make one just in case. My friend was running late so we pushed the reservation back 15 minutes and they were totally accommodating with that. The restaurant is on the 3rd floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. It's right on the corner. Same wing as the 5 star buffet. It has a view of the Kalakaua Avenue street. If you see Coffee shop go one more escalator up. They have 3-4 things on their $10 lunch menu but my favorite is the $10 burger. I don't see it on their website but they definitely have it in the restaurant. They ask if you want cheese on the burger. It comes with all the fixins (lettuce, tomato, onion) and steak cut fries and onion rings. Love that you get both. The service is fast and friendly. Perfect if you're going to do a power lunch. Tip: get the burger!
(4)Robert L.
I was a regular customer here (visited once every other month at the least), until the quality of staff(s) went waaaaay down. I like the food, but I saw (and heard) the staffs trying to trick the japanese customers sitting near me into purchasing the more expensive bottle of water (they have free tap water, mid level bottle water, and expensive bottle water). One sever asked in English "Water?" and the customer replies "yes", but when asked which one the customer dis not understand what he meant. The second then server said "just bring them the bottled". Without asking the customer, they brought out TWO bottles of the most expensive water. I understand/speak both Japanese and English so I asked the customers if they wish to drink the bottled water or the complimentary water, and they were furious to find that the servers brought the bottles out w/out asking them first.
(2)Mari K.
THE GOOD: Great lunch specials that you might miss if you aren't in the know! They don't have them advertised outside of the restaurant with their regular menu but they do have a limited $10 lunch menu that includes choice of a burger, fish and chips, grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich or tropical salad. Pretty large serving so it is worth $10 THE BAD: I ordered the Mahi Mahi Sandwhich and we had a burger for the table. While the fish was nicely cooked and pretty tasty the french fries were way over done--and the coloring of the fries made it clear that the oil in the fryer hadn't been changed in a while. In addition, our burger, which we ordered medium was well past well done. THE UGLY: This is what happens when well known chefs have restaurants that go mainstream. There was local reggae music playing in the restaurant--which was fine--but didn't really match the white tablecloth, fine dining atmosphere they are trying to pull off. And the hostess, although she was nice was in a casual dress and rubber slippers--while the rest of the staff were in slacks and white button down shirts. Overall the service was lacking--we spilled a glass of water and cleaned it up with no one assisting us or even noticing--despite the fact that we were one of 5 tables seated in the dining room. I think Wolfgang better come to Hawaii and do a walk through...
(2)Ivy R.
Apparently every ham & egger in Waikiki wanted to have Christmas dinner here. The place was packed with tourists. Again, we're a large party of 12 who were sat right in the middle of the room. I wasn't to overly impressed by the menu options. I'm not a big red meat eater. I chose the Lobster Mac & Cheese. I thought I would share with my son but he passed out through most of the meal. The cocktails were good and my husband and I pretty much kept with the Lychee Martinis. My food was not the best Lobster Mac & Cheese. It wasn't really even the best regular Mac & Cheese. It was very loud so it was hard to talk to the people around you. Service was attentive and I always feel bad for those who have to work on Holidays. I would really skip this place next time.
(3)Jing F.
My friend really wanted to try the restaurant here since she's a fan of the chef and his New York location. We went on a Friday afternoon at 4PM. The restaurant was totally empty except for the bar area. They were 5 hostesses and one of them welcome us. She looked (assessed) the way we were dressed and immediately asked if we had a reservation. When we said no, she told us that all the tables were already reserved and that there was nothing she could do for us. When we looked at all the empty tables around (90% of the restaurant, it was 4PM), she explained that she could only gives us 2 places at the bar in about 45 minutes time. She then told us to stand next to 2 other people without offering any seating. She returned to her friends and happily chitchatted while we waited stupidly. I don't know if it's because she thought we went for the happy hour or because we were not dressed very formally (picture tourist style) but my friend and I felt treated like crap. Honestly, we have being to many other restaurants (including upscale ones) and we were never treated like that. As tourists who flew more than 14 hours for a few days of vacation, we really did not need that. We did verify their website prior to our coming and there was no mention of any dress code nor limitation to the bar area. We felt disrespected and so did the 2 clients before us. We stayed a few minutes around and left to enjoy our dollars elsewhere.
(1)Dave I.
We went to Wolfgang's Friday night to celebrate getting married. There were three of us in the party, my wife, my dad and myself. The ambiance is very different than any steakhouse I've been in. Very open dining room, tables very close together, and not dark inside at all. It seems they cater to the Japanese tourists on vacation, seeing that were the only ones in the place that weren't Japanese. The food was fair at best. I don't think for the prices they charge it was that great. Comparing the steakhouses in New York like PL"s, Smith and Wollensky, or even now Mastro's on the west coast, Wolfgang's did not live up to the billing. I had the filet which was very salty, my dad had the rib-eye and my wife had the fish of the day. The servers will tell you that you that items on the menu can be shared. That may be true for the sides that come with dinner, but if you want a salad, get your own. My dad had the tomato with mozzarella salad that had two slices of cheese and three slices of tomato. We had to ask for basil since there was none on it when it came out. My wife had the Wolfgang salad, which was decent, but definitely not something that can be shared. The wait staff was decent, although not to the level of places previously mentioned. All in all, I would not recommend this place. It is more of a tourist trap than a place that is a must.
(3)Vikéndios N.
We finally tried this place after hearing some reviews from friends and reading some on Yelp. It was a good decision! We arrived at 7:15pm on a Sunday (on Memorial Day weekend) without a reservation, and got seated immediately. ATMOSPHERE: Located on the 3rd level of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Nicely decorated interior, nothing fancy. Didn't notice any other seating styles besides regular tables. There's two sections to dine in, the first section is near the front door with an average height ceiling with views of the mall and wine cellar, and the second section is towards the back with a high, vaulted glass ceiling with views of Kalakaua Ave and the interior of the mall. Music was top 10 but suddenly stopped halfway through dinner. BEVERAGE: No Heineken!? Settled for a Stella. FOOD: Combo appetizer - Consisted of lump crab in a lettuce leaf, shrimp cocktail, and half a cold lobster tail with cocktail sauce for dipping. Seafood was fresh but the lobster tail was a little rubbery. Wolfgang salad - I'd pass on this. It's a wedge salad with iceberg lettuce, topped with too many tomatoes, fresh green beans, real bacon bits, and onions. The dressing had a light taste as to render it very bland and boring. Steak for three - It's a porterhouse steak, which we got medium rare, and is a touch of red in the center. It was cooked perfect and had tons of taste. Salty & buttery goodness. The three of us finished the whole thing! Lobster mac & cheese - I had to try this as the reviews seemed phenomenal. It was good but they use the meat from the lobster claw which isn't as flavorful as the tail. Good but not great. Spinach (steamed) - I have no idea why our friend ordered this because even he hardly ate it. Its good but I'm not a huge fan of spinach. Baked potato - Its huge! Big enough for three people. We actually left a small portion behind because we were stuffed. SERVICE: Everyone was awesome. Our male server was very personable and attentive. Great job! OVERALL: Pricey, but worth it. The portions of the side dishes are big enough for 3 to share. Avoid the Wolfgang salad.
(4)Chris L.
Made reservations for our honeymoon dinner and were NOT disappointed! it was a VERY busy friday night at 7pm, but we got a table overlooking Kalakaua. Ordered the dry aged Rib Eyes, mashed potatoes and lobster mac n cheese. All were amazing!! the steak was perfect. Bone on rib eye, marbled and melts in your mouth (medium rare). The lobster mac n cheese is highly recommended!!!! so good. Because we mentioned it was our honeymoon, they gave us a free slice of cheesecake and lemon meringue!
(5)K B.
Back again for lunch. Service is still subpar. Shouldn't have to ask for water refills, bread, etc. Can they get away with that kind of indifference because their client base is mostly tourists that won't be coming back? I'm starting to wonder.
(3)Ella R.
I admit the food here is excellent but the service here sucks!! Sorry, sad but true, is it cuz we are Asian or wat?? We have been here for almost two hours?!?! Ok! Lesson learnt never ever will come here again!! With the amount we spent here was better saved.
(2)J O.
Pretty good food. Though, our French fries were different in our two orders, one nice and hot, the others, room temp.. Not a good sign for a high end kitchen, attention to detail was lacking. The service was lousy, the kid who thought it was cute to wear a dirty apron was a stand out. It looked like he had been working on his car, I am not exaggerating, it was more black with grease than white. Service was particularly bad to the Japanese, except for my server, who was great, spoke a little Japanese and was helpful to her guests. We sat at the bar, if her boss is reading, this tan Asian young lady. All of the other staff was standing around, joking and acted like they were doing us a favor. Not really worth the money. Oh yeah, don't be fooled into thinking this is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant as the name suggests. It is not.
(3)Jenne E.
Pretty delicious! I had the seafood of the day, which was red snapper, it was deliciousness! The only reason this place didn't get perfect stars is there was a leaky ceiling when we went today and they closed off the front dining because of it. No fault of theirs, food was still amaze, just a bit tacky.
(4)Jamila J.
Happy Hour! Yes. Boozapalooza & Foodapalooza! In case you didn't know, I'm a happy camper. Great Happy Hour, you need to check it out. It's super super busy during Happy Hour, so I suggest getting there as close to the beginning of happy hour as possible. $7 Martini's and Specialty Martini's, made with good booze. I believe the red and white wines are the same, and the choices run the gambit of types of red and whites. Wonderful. The pupus are also $7, the steak is so good, but I wouldn't recommend the steak sliders. It's definitely missing something. But the Kalbi sliders are bomb and the Lobster Crostinis are pretty awesome as well. Got two orders. The kabobs looked good, but sold out. 2 1/2 hours of happy hour and they sell out, you know people love this stuff. Although they're slammed, the service is super quick and the servers are super friendly, attentive, and competent. I will be back.
(4)Daniel H.
Good Happy Hour! All draft beers $5 All pupus $7 Ahi Tatar is great - not a lot of food though Lobster something... - good. Comes with small salad Steak slider - very good and good sized for a pupu They serve draft beers in iced glass Bartenders are all very friendly - Matthew, Gregg, thanks. Let them tell you the medium rare joke! :) Good times. We will come back
(4)Pamela S.
Go there for the happy hour!!! If you can figure out how to be hungry at 2:30pm on Saturday... there will definitely be bar space for you and 3 friends to sit down and enjoy awesome happy hour prices. $7 pupus that are the size of full meals. Their sliders are really good. My favorite is the ahi tartar. They also serve these yummy chips when you arrive that you'll have trouble not eating. We finally tried the taste of New York. It's a meal that's big enough for 2 people that you can only order at the bar during happy hour. If you like what's on that menu, you'll enjoy it. The only downside is that it is not the most fun place to be and you cannot make reservations. The food is really consistent though! FYI, happy hour is from 11-11 every day, but it is bar space only first come and there's probably like 15 spots at the bar, so go at an unusual time and enjoy!
(4)Addie L.
The quality of the food is really four stars but their pretentious and snotty attitude from our waiter and hostess did it for us. This is not something that is expected for a high end restaurant like this, if we were going to be treated like this, why not go to a Chinese restaurant and paying less? More on that later Their dry aged steak lives up to our expectations, very soft and tender, thick and juicy, pretty good flavor. One thing, I must say, not as good as DK's, but pretty close. The temperature was pretty close to what we ordered. Cheesecake, salad, mash potato and spinach sides were the standard fare, nothing great or bad. We got a pretty good deal with restaurant week, includes drink, new york steak, salad and cheesecake for $35. I think that's where the attitude started with our waiter, after we said that we are coming for the deal, he snatched the menus from us and started to bark out our choices. Our hostess was bad from the beginning, without even telling her that we are here for the deal, no thank you when we left, she just threw the napkin at my wife's lap. I think she should have the initials "BA" stamped on her forehead! The idea of restaurant week is for a good cause and also to get more potential customers. I think this place has failed in getting us to come back. If you want better steak, more friendly service, and better prices, go to DK's. After my post on Yelp, the GM from DK's sent me a message back, now that's customer service!
(3)Louie D.
I'm sorry to have to write this, but Wolfgang's has definitely seen better days. We live in the neighborhood, and come here fairly frequently to have their fresh ground burger special for lunch. At first, it was amazingly good, and at $10, an amazing lunch deal as well. Then, we noticed that no matter who ordered what temperature, the burgers arrived medium (very little to almost no pink left). When we find a place that fresh grinds their beef for hamburger, we order it rare, it's the juiciest and most flavorful, plus, we feel that we're getting only ground beef, no ammonia or slime or any of those other horrible additives. And on the flip side, if the restaurant is advertising that it freshly grinds its beef for hamburger, then it should feel confident to serve it rare. The last visit, the waiter noticed my burger wasn't cooked properly, and refired it for me - and it came back medium well this time. They did comp the burger, which was a nice, professional gesture to make, but it was the last straw for me. Others have noted that the fries are now mealy and mushy (true), and that they've overheard waiters passing by talking smack about other customers (boy is that true). And the prices have gone up, but that's ok, prices rise, but if you couple that with falling quality, then you can expect 0 on your bottom line.
(1)John V.
A good alternative to mickey dees to bring your lady when you piss her off. Steak goes up to $200 so it is definitely not your wallets best friend. Shoots doe! Good service, good food.
(5)Ella H.
Do go there for the lunch specials. The price is lower, the burger is great, and the service is fantastic! You'll get the high class restaurant quality for a low cost, if you go there during lunch specials and order the burger or anything else on their lunch special menu. The burger comes with fries and onion rings! Great service, beautiful restaurant, and great management.
(5)brenda s.
By far, this is the worst restaurant I have ever dined at. Ordered our food at 7:45, food didn't come till almost 2 hours later. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't the food we ordered, somehow it got mixed up with another tables order. Our table was wobbly, we asked our waiter to fix it, it didn't get fixed until 30 min later. They also forgot about our appetizer. When we told our waiter about it, he gave it to us but I was disappointed that it came after our main course. The workers were tending more to a certain table. They don't treat everyone the same. I guess you can say they're selective when it comes to the different guests that dine-in. When we asked for our check, it didn't come till another 30 min. They did not even offer us parking validation nor to see the deesert menu. When we asked to speak to a manager, it seemed as if he didn't understand what we were saying and he didn't seem concerned about our complaint. I do NOT recommend this restaurant. Very expensive, not worth your money$$$!!!!!
(1)Matthew M.
Let's say the last time I went here it was a bad experience in the wait time, server quality and there not being items on the menu. This time exact opposite seating was quick,initial contact by server after seating less than two minutes, food order taken two minutes later and all of our order arrived ten minutes later. We ordered off the lunch menu special one New York Steak with cream spinach,potatoes and cheesecake desert 40 bucks. Nice steak cooked perfect thick cut of meat. We order hamburger and mahi sandwich each cost ten dollars and came with onion rings and fries. Hamburger thick and juicy, mahi a little dry but their tartar sauce is delicious creamy style not thick. The teamwork by the servers was great with four different people helping to bring out our food and drinks. I enjoyed everything the cheesecake is smooth and creamy. Quality steak and more for sixty bucks awesome.
(4)Crouching T.
Love the food here. Definitely try the couple's steak. The steak was cooked to perfection. When I first came to this restaurant I kept on ordering individual steak dinners. They were great too but the couple's steak was definitely much better prepared. Plus it's a perfect date meal with your special someone.
(5)John M.
Avoid happy hour and early dining if you want a relaxed, enjoyable dinner. Old school otherwise in the right way, good steaks, perfect martini, expense account worthy place to dine in the middle of Waikiki madness.
(4)Nadia K.
We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday so we started with drinks! Beer, bloody Mary's and bellinis. I really enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant. The restaurant is nice and spacious, but at the same time family friendly. I've only been here for lunch and I guess because of all the windows and skylights, the restaurant can get hot. What's up with all the menus?? I think there were 4 different ones: dinner, lunch, brunch and something else, maybe a wine list or specials. The funny thing is the prices are different. For example the same petite filet is less expensive on the brunch menu, but when I checked the bill, we were charged the dinner price. The bacon and ahi tartar were excellent. The omelette and french toast were okay. All of our meats (burger, filets, and ribeye) were undercooked. Lucky for them, we didn't mind. I just saved my filet for later and ate the kids food. The lobster macaroni was pretty good, but my sister's pasta (Rigatoni bolgnese) wasn't very tasty. The best value though, had to be the $10 classic sirloin burger served with onion rings and fries. Our service was really great too. The waiter was very attentive. He even gave my husband a beer on the house since his steak was taking long. Which in hindsight is funny because my Dad's burger took longer and he didn't get a free drink. My hubby must look like a complainer or yelper. :) Maybe I was just feeling good from the alcohol because even though the food is just good and not great, I still really like this place. But for next time, I definitely would order the burger over the steak.
(4)Debbie R.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a group of fellow food lovers. The Prix Fixe Menu was as follows: Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 it is my understanding that this is the same menu that is offered for happy hour, so if you have opportunity to grab this deal, I highly recommend it! The food here is stellar! The steak is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth. I would have picked up the bone and chewed on it if my husband would have let me. The creamed spinach was extremely tasty - it looked kind of gross, but I have to say, I would have happily taken more! The food was 5 Stars. The service, maybe 2-3. It was Restaurant Week - and it was busy. The servers were trying to keep up, but the worst part was the clean up crew. Every table that they cleared around us was done fast, knocking over chairs, one even had a glass of water that fell off the table, breaking and spilling over onto another table - the folks there had to jump up because they were splashed and had to stand while the waiters cleaned up. There was a great deal of moving of chairs around, crashing banging- it was ridiculous. This is supposed to be a "fancy" place, but with all that going on, I felt like I was in a high school cafeteria. We had a large party - one end of the table got decent service, while the other end never got refills on their beverages. That is unacceptable. When my drink goes unfilled, I get very unhappy. So for service, it was sorely lacking and I give that 2 stars - needs improvement.
(4)Richard G.
Background: My wife and went to celebrate a birthday but elected not to tell the restaurant because we did not want the freebie dessert or attention. Party of two, reservations at 7. Environment: I think there were only 2 local groups in the restaurant; all the rest seemed to be Japanese tourists. Nothing wrong with that but it sets a certain vibe that is different from a local place. Everything from tee shirts to fancy dress. A well oiled reception staff, pleasant and efficient. Facility is a non-traditional steakhouse. Open and airy and with a lanai type of feel. Moderate noise level, lots of hustle and bustle. Basics: Started off with a glass of house Merlot for her. a $14 Wolf of Wall Street Manhattan for me. Canadian bacon appetizers with the drinks. Steak for two with creamed spinach and creamed corn. Dessert creme brulee and a strudel. Food & Drink The Manhattan was unique with a pronounced cherry fruit flavor. Different but tasty and one is enough - it was an enjoyable experience but a traditional Manhattan is preferred. Wife says the house Merlot was good. The drinks were slow arriving due to a really jamming bar. Good higher end wine list. The Canadian bacon appetizer is thick and delicious but looks naked laid out on a bare plate. Needs some presentation work, imho. Steak was superb, melt in mouth and perfectly done. Sides were excellent especially the spinach that tasted very fresh. Creme brulee was very good, light and fluffy, not something normally associated with a creme brulee. Strudel was pretty good but not a knock your socks off dish. Service Professional and cordial but not especially warm. Nice of the waiter to remind us to validate parking. Slow to clear crumbs from the table and never got a coffee refill - my sense was they wanted to turn the table, politely. Overall Despite the good meat, I'd leave this to the Japanese tourist. That seems to be Wolfgang's target market and that's probably smart for a place paying Royal Haw'n Center rent. For me, Hy's has equally good steak, better appetizer selection, better dessert selection and better ambiance with background music, lower sound levels and more personable wait staff. I'd also rank Ruth's Chris higher because of staff professionalism. I look forward to trying DK's and am just not a big fan of Morton's, Price - about $275 for two with good wine. That's a bit pricey I think. It certainly is the highest we have paid for an equivalent menu. Again, this may reflect the very strong orientation to the Japanese market.
(3)Ivory H.
After needing a break from traditional Hawaiian fare we came to Wolfgang looking for a taste of home since our favorite restaurant is Del Frisco in Denver. It did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and started with oysters, fanny bay....yum!!! We then moved on tomato and mozzarella salad followed by a crab cake and lobster mac n cheese. All super yummy! A friend had the filet and everything was superb. The only reason it's a 4 instead of a 5 is because del Frisco is the tiniest bit better. Also Hans our bartender took great care of us and made us feel right at home!!
(4)Alexis A.
Love this place... Came here for lunch and we were immediately greeted by the manager and bar tender. They were very friendly and we received our beers before we even sat down. We sat at the bar and ate the $10 fish sandwich on their lunch menu. It was the biggest piece of mahi mahi! The sandwich came with french fries and onion rings... so much food... we couldn't finish. Definitely worth it! Oh yeah and the beer is for sure the coldest draft beer in waikiki...
(5)Tricia I.
My family and I went to eat dinner at Wolfgang's for the first time because we had a $150 gift card. Everything was horrible: the check-in ladies, the food, and the waiters. First of all, the check-in ladies hung up on us when we called and had to call a couple more times. When we walked in to check in for our reservation, they told us to "uhh.. wait a moment." Although we made a reservation, we still waited for 30 minutes. As for the food, it was not worth what we paid for (using the gift card). The pricing of the food is ridiculous considering the quality and presentation of the food. For a name like "Wolfgang", we expected more. The Caesar salad that we ordered ($15) was something we could get at costco for triple the amount at the same price. The steak was so rare. Our waiter did not even ask us how rare we wanted it. It was chewy and bloody. We got it for a little over $100. The salmon tasted so bland. the presentation was literally just a piece of cooked salmon slapped on a plate with a couple small veggies for "decoration" here and there. We got this for around $40. Honestly, my mom can cook better. The German potatoes (around $20) were alright, but I barely tasted the potato because of all the extra other vegetables put inside. We had two waiters. One was friendly, but his apron was dirty (the food plates would touch it), he poured water in the plate, and constantly spat on our faces. The second guy, Chance, is a different story. He was a pretty bad waiter. When he served our salad, he said "the pepper is on the table" (regarding to the pepper shaker). When he walked away, I saw another waiter go to another table with Caesar salad and a pepper grinder for fresh ground pepper. He was lazy enough to not give us an option of fresh ground pepper. He was also the waiter who did not ask us or consider how rare we wanted the steak to be. When it was time to pay, Chance took the gift card and the bank card to checkout. The balance was $187, but using the $150 gift card would make it $37. He came back with the check balancing out to $187. We told him that was incorrect and he denied it until he realized that the gift card didn't go through. He went and came back again with the balance still being $187. He went and came back for the last time with it amounting to the correct amount, but now more than $300 was put on hold and needed permission to be released. Our family could not buy groceries because of this. I hope that Wolfgang will train their staff better in the future.
(1)Gunther W.
Went here for the hamburger lunch special which was okay but not sure I would come for dinner. The tables are a little small and a little bit crowded. I ordered the buger medium, but it came out more like med-well and seemed like a preformed patty rather than hand formed which you would expect from an establishment like this.
(3)Krissy K.
This is a go-to Friday night happy hour spot for my girlfriends and me. There must be something about female bartenders named Stephanie (shout out to Steph at Bar 35!), because the Stephanie here is great. My friends are especially in love with her Blue Cheese Martinis. Now, I don't particularly like dirty martinis, so she makes me some sort of fruity girly concoction that packs quite a punch. Thanks, Stephanie! If you sit at the bar (which we always do), you can order a special - The Taste of New York. For $35, you get a New York steak, sides of mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, and slice of cheesecake. This is a pretty good deal, especially since my friend and I always share it. I have also had nibbles of the lobster mac and cheese (not my favorite but my friends love it), ahi tartar, and crabcakes. Next time, I hope to try the sliders. However, my absolute favorite thing on the menu is the bacon. It's $4 a slice and completely worth it. I secretly wish I could just order this, but I guess it would be a little shameful to only consume bacon and martinis. I haven't made it there for lunch yet, but it's on the ever-important eating list in my head. Definitely recommended for happy hour.
(4)Jimmy J.
When you drop $200 for dinner for two, your expectations are higher and you get held to a higher standard... Made reservations the day of my wife's bday via Opentable and requested that they just stick a candle in any dessert we ordered without any hoopla. What they got right: The service. The floor manager wished my wife a happy birthday as soon as we gave our names which I thought was a class act. They also comp'ed a huge slice of key lime pie and a coffee for her. The waiters were friendly and they all rotated on and off. Caught the floor manager policing the mens' room as well, so kudos for the attention to detail. When you eat out in Hawaii, the service (really, the lack thereof usually) stands out. Their bread, thick cut bacon, and Key lime pie were tasty. The pours for the wine were generous compared to other places. The not so great: The chef had a heavy hand with the salt on our $54 (each) ribeyes. We were both well into our steaks when I asked if my wife's ribeye was salty and she agreed. They really should have asked us first if we wanted the steaks spiced/rubbed up with salt/pepper at the time of order. I was tempted to return the steak, but when you've eaten half already, I felt awkward to ask. The house salad was simple chopped lettuce, tomatoes, (hot) onions, red peppers, with the thick bacon and chopped shrimp. For $16, there could have been more lettuce than the 2-3 leaves under the other fixings - just saying. Mashed potatoes: they placed some caramelized onions on top but overall, they were bland. They really should've been garlic'ed up. Lobster mac&cheese: sounded good, but the lobster bits just added color, not taste. They should've skipped the lobster and used pannikins and panko'ed it up. Maybe the kitchen just had an off night but at these price points, Wolfgang's should be wowing you anytime you walk through the door. I'm originally from NYC and eaten at the Smith & Wollenskys, Sparks, Ode Homesteads, Peter Lugers in their prime and Wolfgang's can't compete in the vibe department. By the time we left, we both felt the vibe that Wolfgang's was struggling to keep pace with all the Japanese tourists pouring in, maybe if it was smaller venue without such a high cover count...
(2)Ramfis B.
Ok Steak Lovers, if you are looking for a Really Good Steak, Wolgang's Porterhouse Steak fits the bill. The Steak here is cooked to perfection and is defintely and i have tried almost all of the Steakhouses here on the island. PARKING: There is an ample amount of parking in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and i think parking is free for the first 3 hours with validation.. AMBIENCE; I hate to say this for the lovey dovey couples, but there is absolutely not one romantic table to be had here. The tables are so close together here, you could actually pickpocket the couple on the next table or actually smell what kind of shampoo they used on their hair before they went out to eat.... SERVICE: The service here is what to expect from great Steakhouses. Very oldschool and professional. They work in teams of two usually and they do a great job here. FOOD: My advice to you Yelpies, just remember this a Steakhouse and just remember Steak is meat, so my advice to you is eat just the meat and skip the Seafood. If i had a choice, i would eat that Canadian Bacon and nothing else, but the Porterhouse Steak here is phenominal and i wouldn't pass it up.. Canadian Bacon: Now this thick strip of bacon my friends, is something i dream about everytime i think of Wolfgang's. Who would of ever thought a thick slab of bacon would ever taste so damn good. But this bacon is frickin addicting. I wish i could order some scrambled eggs and white rice with this appetizer.. Seafood Sampler: This Seafood sampler consisits of Crabmeat Cocktail,Shrimp Cocktail, and half a Lobster Tail. To me, it was pretty vanilla as it just didn't to anything for me. To make matters worse, there wasn't even any type of sauce to go with it until i asked the waiter if there was any sauce to go with this particular dish. At least some Cocktail sauce or a Remoulade would have helped this somewhat disappointing dish which wasn't cheap at all. Just give me 10 more orders of that Canadian Bacon instead of ordering this. Noe too happy with this item. I learned the hard way =( Steak for 2,3, or 4: Now this my friends is the reason why i LOVE this place. The Porterhouse Steak gives you the BEST of both worlds here. You get The Filet Mignon and the New York here. This Steak is so Juicy and Delicious, you don't even need their famous Steak Sauce with this Steak. What i like about it too is that they french service your steak right on your plate for you if you order the Steak for 2.. Sides: The Sauteed Onions were simply amazing and sweet. but the Lobster Mac and Cheese were somewhat disappointing. The Mashed potatoes were good and the Asparagus was nice and crunchy.. Desserts: I told the waiter to just make a Sanpler for us, so he put four different desserts on a platter for us: The Cheescake was out of this world. The Creme Brul'ee was nice, The Chocolate Mouss'e Cake was ok. and the Pecan Pie was........never mind Overall: I really like Wolgang's Steakhouse. They do a Steak like how it's supposed to be done. It is almost perfect the way the Steak is executed. What more can you say when the owner used to work at the best Steakhouse in New York, Peter Luger's Steakhouse. But that Canadian Bacon is the reason i will be back and from what i hear, the Happy Hour here is where the deals are at. So in hindsight, for carnivore lovers', you have come to the right place, but for seafood, go somewhere else....That's just my opinion.....Happy Eating Everyone =)
(4)Alyssa K.
Oh my goodness. First of all.. the name of this place is deceiving! Wolfgang!? But it's not Wolfgang Puck? I made reservations here thinking it was Wolfgang Puck. I know, it's a dumb mistake but regardless.. I was disappointed with everything about this restaurant. Service sucks. Food sucks. I bet most people who reserve this place do so thinking it is a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. So what sucked about it? First of all we had to seriously wait 10 minutes to get a menu. Finally someone rolled around and gave us ONE menu. ONE. So my husband and I had to share this one menu while sitting across from eachother. Then we finally order. I order the wolfgang salad, the fish, and the husband a steak. I swear, we got served 2 wrong salads before we finally got the right wolfgang salad - which tasted horrible by the way.. I did not even finish it. Ugh! While waiting for our main course, we got offered wine that we never ordered, and the waitress awkwardly ran away when I commented that there are a lot of service issues. Then came the main dishes. The sauce on my opakapaka was so gross! It looked like it had been sitting on the counter for a while because a thick film had formed on the lemon caper sauce. It just looked like a huge mess of cornstarch. I tried to eat as much as I could because it was expensive. I did not enjoy it at all. My husband said his steak was under seasoned. That steak sauce is so sweet and nasty too. 100% NOT A FAN.
(1)Tab S.
The whole experience is chaotic. Your waiter will suck, the place is not only crowded with tourists, but super small and then your food. Salmon. Why is it so undercooked. Lobster Mac and cheese. Why is this lobster like rubber. Why is there no cheese. Wtf. Better off going to BLT. Personal favorite. Save yourself the expensive tab and empty stomach. Go to trump tower. BLT way better.
(1)Boosted C.
This place was ok... Our waiter was shitty. That made the experience bad . It wasn't the best steak for the price . Went there once and that was last. I wouldn't recommend it.
(2)Dani T.
Here is why I took them down to 1 star. The assistant manager told us to call the manager and tell them about what happened to my mom and that they would pay for her 3 therapy treatments due to her back getting messed up. 3 messages, no one every called back. Again, really bad decisions people. This shows more that you are unwilling to even help the people being hurt by this horrible floor. A $400 dinner bill for 4 people and now a $300 massage therapy bill. very disappointing.
(1)Dwayne Y.
I have been here about 5-6 times; every time for dinner and once for lunch. I have had both the steak for 2 (porterhouse) and rib-eye. Both steaks were very good, but I prefer the rib-eye. It was cooked to a perfect medium-rare. It had great flavor and the steak was quite tender. You could tell from the taste that the steak was dry-aged. My gf wanted to share a steak, so on another occasion we ordered the porterhouse for 2. The steak came out on a sizzling platter which is always fun. The filet side was very tender, moist, and quite flavorful for a piece of filet. The NY strip side was also flavorful and a little more tough. Overall the porterhouse was good, but not as good as the rib-eye. I had the canadian bacon. This is delicious. It has great flavor. I also had the german potatoes, tomato steak and onions, and creamed spinach. The potatoes and spinach are something I would order again. It's better than Ruth's Chris or Morton's sides. The tomato and onions are nothing special and I wouldn't order it again. It wasn't bad though. I love this place. Since I have been there a few times, the manager is quite friendly and he really remembers his customers. I have gotten free appetizers, dessert, drinks, and bottles of wine on different visits. I think this is the best steakhouse in Hawaii. I forgot to mention lunch. I went there for lunch with some business associates, and we had this hamburger made with prime steak. It was topped with lump crab meat, asparagus, and béarnaise sauce. This is the best hamburger I have ever eaten. I think it was like $35-$36 for the hamburger. This may sound outrageous, but the 4 of us who went to lunch felt it was worth it and would order it again. And, it was served with BOTH fried and onion rings. What a great idea! And once again, free desserts and a free round of drinks. Did I say I love this place?
(5)Laura S.
I've been here a few times, and if I made a review each time they would be completely different. I've had a couple really good experiences, and a couple really bad ones. The food and drinks are always great, and their well vodka is Tito's (high end). The hit or miss part is customer service We had a rude and inattentive bartender (even when it wasn't busy). I've also had a couple really friendly bartenders when it was really packed. Happy Hour is at least worth checking out because the prices are right and the food is really good.
(3)Chris Z.
Went for happy hour last night and had a decent experience. Bartenders were fast and friendly. Wine- fair prices at happy hour, decent pours and good quality. Food- all happy hour pupus are $7 Lobster crostini- below average. Not much to say three to an order Tuna and steak tartare- below average. I guess these are served crostini style as well. I felt misled. Like the lobster three to an order. Would possibly order the steak again Sliders- burger and steak. Well above average Two to an order. This along with $7 wine saved the meal.. great taste and quality. Comes with fries Had issue with fries. Half seemed undercooked Steak for two- good quality. Not lugers but a good steak. Slightly overcooked A small issue is with the hot plates. I understand the idea but the radioactive kitchen gloves are not necessary if I can pick up the plate one you set it down. I also do not understand the hot plate if the steak does not come out immediately. Second time it has happened here. By the time many steak arrives my hot plate is just a plate
(3)Jonathan L.
All I can say is WOW. I was lucky enough to come here twice in a week. Thanks to yelp one of those time I was able to eat free :) It was really easy to make reservations 20 minutes prior and they had seats available. When we got there we waited about five minutes before our table was ready. We were able to sit at the bar and sip on some wine and potato chips. I was told the potato chips were made in house with means its damn fresh. The dipping sauce was good too it was a mixture of ketchup and Worcestershire sauce which made it sweet, sour, and tangy. Once our table was ready the server pulled out our chair for us and placed the napkins on our lap. This is the first time someone did this for me and wow I am impressed. The menu is fairly small and eye opening. We ordered the Wolfgang salad. The wait was quick which came out in a lettuce bowl filled with Canadian bacon, tomatoes, and ranch dressing. The entire salad was soaked evenly with ranch. The Canadian bacon tasted like a Portuguese sausage while crisp to perfection. For our entree we ordered the steak for three it is a porterhouse 52 oz t-bone with filet and sirloin. The waiter put a saucer plate upside down and puts the steak plate on top of the saucer so the sauce would only be on one end so you can dip your steak on the juice. the filet went down like a meaty jello. It wasn't too salty nor was it too bland. It tasted just right. yummy. Best steak I ever had!!! From what I have heard from the general manager only the top 5% of steak houses have "prime" beef and the everyone (ie grocery stores, mortons, ruth chris) else uses "choice" or "select" grade beef. You can tell the difference because it is marbleized and a different color than other beef. Also Wolfgang carries over $500,000 worth of steak in their cellar. We also ordered steak fries with our order and instead of dipping it in ketchup we dipped it in the steak sauce instead and made it taste 100 times better!!! However, this was the least favorite part of the meal. The servers were very attentive and even folded your napkin for you when you left your seat. Over all excellent experience and would definitely come back again. P.S. If they think you are a tourist they will add 18% gratuity to your bill. So you have to tell them.
(5)Jesse H.
Decided to try this place out for lunch a few weeks ago after having wanted to try it out for quite sometime. LIke I said came here for lunch and I got the New Yorker Lunch Special (sirloin with spinach and mashed taters on the side). Overall the food was pretty good, but wasn't super impressed with the steak, but it still tasted pretty good for being sirloin. The sides were excellent as well as the service provided by the wait staff. Will be back again and be ordering a little more flavorful cut of steak next time.
(3)R. L.
Over priced... The food was actually better at wolfgang's express restaurant
(1)Cin T.
Minus a star for yesterday's service and atmosphere. For some reason it was ridiculously hot, made it difficult to enjoy Happy Hour. My friend was so shocked b/c for the first time ever, he saw me break a sweat, lol. Only at the end of our meal, did they finally open up the wall panels to let in some breeze, too little too late. Greg, our usual witty bartender was off so we got someone unfamiliar. This bartender paid more attention to the 4 other older Caucasian tourists at the bar, rarely checked on us. Therefore, was oblivious to the fact that I didn't get my order of Steak Tartare!! I had to bring it to her attention and asked her to fix our bill. She still got tipped out at 20%, yes I am nice like that (and b/c I believe in Karma). Ordered my usual "Canadian Bacon" as soon as I sat down. It's a must for me whenever I'm here. Usually Greg would check and have it pre-cut for us, not this time. Trying to cut these meaty slabs was difficult with the table/butter knife: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Steak Sliders portions have gotten smaller. The soft onion buns have been replaced with french bread which I didn't mind. But we asked for med-rare and got something closer to med-well. Their old sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Yesterday's sliders: yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb… Tenderloin Kabobs: The sweet teriyaki-like marinade made it very tender. Cooked to a perfect med-rare. Although it tasted okay, probably wouldn't order it again. I can get teri beef anywhere. yelp.com/biz_photos/ynXb…
(3)Chad O.
It was pretty crowded, especially for a weekday, but surprisingly not very noisy & still very roomy. The food was very good - my wife & I had the hamburger, and we both enjoyed them very much. From the beginning until about midway though, service was very bad. We saw more than one group come in, sit down, get their menus and order their food in the time that it took for us to get JUST our menus. When the food came, it was missing all the condiments that other patrons got served with their food and it took AWHILE for us to flag down a waiter. When it became obvious that I was getting irritated, the staff became extra attentive & apologetic. Overall a pretty good experience, despite the initial problems.
(4)Shayna J.
Wolfgang Steakhouse has by the far one of my favorite steak dishes. I am an avid, if not, religious meat eater and I have to say their meat is exquisite. Their oysters, on the other hand, fall short. They come very small for an appetizer tray. Although their hostesses were kind and helpful, the waitress, who had served us, was tremendously rude. Her customer service was HORRIBLE. She had no knowledge of wine, she didn't smile, and she didn't come to check up on us. There should be no excuse for bad customer service. Whether or not she was having a horrible day, she shouldn't have had a horrid attitude at work. I was very disapopinted with her service. Food was great customer service not so much.
(2)Donna M.
Only Waikiki has shops and restaurants open on Christmas Day so we decided to have lunch at Wolfgang Steakhouse today. It was really easy to make reservations online through the website. I called to confirm that slippers and shorts were okay and it was no problem. We actually arrived 30 minutes earlier but they said it was no problem at all and seated us right away and next to a window. I read the reviews on Yelp and they said the tables were pretty close. They are but once you're seated, it's not that big of a deal and the workers seem pretty accustomed to maneuvering between the chairs and table. They had 3 menus available - holiday lunch special, regular lunch and their dinner menu. We decided to order from the regular lunch menu. I had the Avocado and Shrimp Salad and it was delicious. It's a pretty large portion so I was glad that I had decided to share it with my mom. They brought it out in half portions since we told them we would be sharing. That was really nice. For the main entree, I had the Cajun ribeye and it came with a choice of one side. There was a wide variety for their side selection. I actually had the lobster macaroni and cheese but my favorite was the sautéed mushrooms. Everything was so delicious! After awhile, it got much busier so I was glad we were done or we might not have gotten as much attention. All in all, it was a really great experience. Happy Holidays to everyone!
(4)R T.
Last week I went to lunch here and ordered the petite filet mignon. When the waiter brought my lunch I was surprised to see a big plate with the a steak you could eat in two bites! The waiter then said you mustn't be to hungry today! High prices and small portions at lunch!
(1)Kathy A.
Maybe it was just a bad night but the place was packed with tourists, loud drunk tourists, and I couldn't wait to finish my dinner and leave. Okay I believe in second chances for everyone so we tried this steakhouse again. My my I will have to eat my words....and an awesome dinner. Loved that they go off the menu if you ask for something different. Fillet Mignon was an 11 on a 10 scale, absolutely melted in my mouth. Hate to swoon and moan but darn that was off the chart. Honey Bunny did the Lamb and was in Baa Baa heaven. The service was pretty darn good considering the restaurant was packed. Tourists abound but then it is Waikiki and the best tourist destination in the whole world!
(5)Dee D.
uuuuugghhh...me liiiiiike the happy hour T-bone Steak deal, comes with creamed spinach, mashed potato and a liiiitle tiny bit of cheesecake. ou can actually share!! I think it is about $35 buck for the combo.
(5)Leslie R.
The service was fair to low, the food awful. The baked potato raw, sent back the steak overcooked, sent back and came back raw, too embarrassed to send back again. They forgot the spinach, we had to ask for everything Nothing was there at the same time and we couldn't eat together.The waiter was rather unapologetic, the maitre'd was nice but could not do much. It was my birthday and they did not even put a candle in my desert, And 3 blocks from the parking lot (which was validated) with no accommodations for someone who can not walk more than one half block. I will never go back and am glad I had the coupon to help the overly priced bill be a little more palatable.
(1)Emi H.
My latest visit to Wolfgang's was thankfully much better than my last! We met up with a few friends for happy hour and were seated at a table by the bar near a window. My laptop was dying and I really needed to send off an email so my BF asked the hostess if I could plug into the wall. Tacky I know but sometimes a working girl doesn't have any other options! The hostess was more than happy to oblige us and I was more than happy to take some free electricity for my MacBook. Happy hour at Wolfgang's is such a fun place to people watch as it's mostly older wealthy boomers hanging out after a leisurely day of shopping or the beach. We ordered from the $5 pupu menu which included steak sliders and steak tartar. I'm not one for raw meat but my BF enjoyed the tartar and I was really happy with the sliders. My BF downed two $7 dirty martinis which he said were very well made. In addition to the happy hour specials I also ordered a mediterranean chopped salad recommended by our waiter which had chopped lettuce, mangos and cucumbers in it. Extremely healthy as I had the dressing on the side and a well needed addition to all the meat we were consuming. Service was fantastic and I am so happy we decided to return. Our waiter took very good care of us and even got me my salad even though it wasn't on their dinner menu. I love any restaurant where the General Manager comes up to you to introduce himself and shake your hand. That just isn't done enough these days. We'll definitely be back for another leisurely happy hour!
(4)Bow C.
Best steak's on Oahu. That signature aged porterhouse is the best tasting slab of beef I've eaten. There is nothing like an aged steak to perfection, the taste of it very unique. Do not use the steak sauce, the natural flavor of the aged steak needs no enhancements! The Wolfgang's salad with their in house made bacon was really good. Try drizzle it with a little steak sauce, kicks it up a notch. The cheese cake from new york, creamy and tart, now that is cheese cake.
(5)P G.
Wow! Great friendly (read: not stuffy) service, island casual attire, outstanding food and a fair price. I've done the NYC steak scene before: Peter Luger's, Morton's, Palm etc. Our steak for 2 came out medium rare to a T. They served everything for us; the creamed spinach was delicately flavored and my wife went with the hand cut French Fries which were "just right". Dessert was chocolate mousse, with homemade whipped cream that was tasty enough to fit in despite being beyond full. Not an inexpensive choice, but well worth the money for our most memorable Oahu dining experience.
(5)Kelly G.
Amazing happy hour deal, if you compare it to the original dinner time price. My friends insisted on the Taste of New York - a 12 oz steak, with mashed potato, creamed spinach and a slice of cheesecake for $34. Throw in a NICE glass of their house red for $7 and you are set. They serve fresh potato chips free appetizer here. My friends and I eat them by the basketful. Their house cabernet was smooth and got me a GREAT buzz. Steak at medium rare was nice, some parts were tender, some weren't. Refilled our spinach and potatoes @ NO EXTRA CHARGE. The cheesecake is VERY NY cheesecake style - creamy, tangy and cheesy, but the whipped cream was excellent. TERRIBLE Lobster mac and cheese. TERRIBLE. Bland, lacking flavor, even had ti taken back and was still terrible the second time. Service is SLOW, but they were great in letting us split the bill 4 ways. Price is alright, compared to the dinner value. Would only come back ONCE in a long while.
(3)Makani I.
Hostess and waiter were sucks!! Too bad the food is excellent but not service. And when I ask for check waiter said to "oh tips are not included..."WTF??Some worker there need to retraining!! Or fired!!
(3)Michelle M.
Wolfgang's Happy Hour ROCKS!! Having said that, the Host staff don't really rock so much. Arriving a bit early to set up for our UYE @ Wolfgang's on Wednesday, I was immediately greeted at the Host Station. I approached with eager anticipation of the high brow shenanigans that were sure to quickly follow... I state my mission, "Hi! I'm meeting a few of my fellow Yelpers for a Happy Hour gathering this evening. Could I please have a table for 12 near the bar?". Hostess kind of sighed and then replied, "Unfortunately, we dont do tables for Happy Hour. I can't help you.". Boooooooo Hisssssss So, off I go to the bar where I am greeted by the friendliest Bartender Wolfgang's has...AL, you are awesome-sauce! After listening to my dilemma, Al pours me a nice drink and offers to help me save 2 more seats while I wait for the crew to arrive. THANKS, Al!!! :) Needless to say, upon the arrival of the group, and the sweet-tongued powers of persuasion (Russ is a phenom!), we were able to earn a table for our group in the dining room with the happy hour menu! The Happy Hour Menu here is rather impressive. Our group was fabulous and we sampled a few of EVERYTHING...coupled with some geniusly crafted cocktails, we were off to a great evening. My faves were the Steak Sliders and the Steak Tartar. The Mini Loco Moco was pretty yums...but I think I will definitely pass on it the next time around. I have my eye on the Hamburger Sliders for the next time. Over all, this review is for the great bar and wait staff...and of course the food. I do suggest that they adopt a somewhat friendlier outlook and interaction with Local Diners that want to get their fancy pants on and live the high life Happy Hour.
(4)Nikki M.
Price adds up quickly, so make sure your wallet can handle it. We got the steak for 2 - $105, two veggies, a lemonade and iced tea...$170 with tip! The food was excellent - gotta give 'em that. The waiter was superb - can't take that away. The seating area was cramped. We constantly had to lean forward and scoot our chairs in (don't let them seat you near the bar or main aisle/walk area) - minus 1 star. Defintiely for special occassions only, but we got what we paid for - and it was good!
(4)Shigeru C.
28 Days of aging of this beef! Gotta wait 28 days. In a regular world, in 28 days a piece of beef will be rotten in 28 days without proper refrigeration. But after 28 days in this restaurant's aging cabin, the beef is tasting more "rotten good" than I've ever sarcastically hoped for! The sizzling plate and a big piece of meat is no same to the ones you'll find in a supermarket. Not even a good ones like Whole Foods. This piece of beef has been well calculatedly timed for its transformation from the protein of meat into Amino acid magic on your taste buds. Oh no, not just the taste buds but all the way down to your DNA level pleasure as an animal consuming another animal's meat for its pleasure and life support at such a high price! Thankfully, my buddy who went with me had a gift certificate of a $100 at this restaurant, but oh no, that's not going to be enough!! Haha! I was just a bit worried because I've been to a happy hour at this place and it was lukewarm impressive. But hey, this Porterhouse is not the same! No, no. Well, the people who work here seem proud and energetic, and that's pleasantly matching with the enormously standing out size of beef, that is with full of flavor that comes out from way inside the meat, not frilled on the surface of it. The beef was cooked just right (called "Medium-rare minus" that means a half step closer to "Rare" than "Medium rare."), and the waiter was proud to deliver the steak being exactly cooked as it was promised! He had some good energetic eyes. Overall, my first "World famous Wolfgang's Porterhouse Steak" experience was a true pleasure. I sure want to indulge myself into that piece of meat sometime soon, hopefully very soon.
(5)Juliann C.
This was difficult to rate... The Good * Service was superb! * Happy Hour is nice. burgers are great!! * mashed potatoes was delicious * creamed spinach was made to its perfection... it wasn't overwhelmingly creamy! The Bad * The steak was good, but it wasn't melting in my mouth or anything :( I feel so bad giving the bad part of this review because the service was so awesome! The Weird * I didn't know Albert Einstein worked here!
(3)Robert D.
We saw great advertisements for the steakhouse. But when we went it was super crowded and the service was terrible. It was a long time before a waiter noticed us, and I had to ask for a napkin and silverware. I ordered a filet minion well done, and when it came it was rubbery. I have eaten in the best restaurants in the country and have never had a filet this rank. So when the waiter (one of three who waited on us because they were short handed) asked how it was I said fair. That was fine, because he'd asked me. Yet, I intended to make due and eat around the chewy parts, because I never complain, then the owner (or manager) came up, miffed, and said he'd heard I wasn't happy with the filet. His comment was, "Well, that's what you get for ordering it well done." To which I defended, " it wasn't even well done it was medium well done." Besides, I had always ordered my filet well done and had never had it rubbery before. So, he snapped up my dish and that was that. I had no more supper. In his defense he took the filet off the tab, he must have seen the rubbery parts I had deposited on plate because I couldn't chew them. But I was insulted all the same. So I went on their site to write my experience and the site no longer takes comments. Which leads me to believe the place has gone way down on the ranking as of late, and knows it. L J
(2)Stephen W.
My daughter and I did the "Dinner and a Show" thing last nite. Dinner, as usual was "Fantabulous" as usual. Ordered practically everything only because we rarely go into Waikiki - it's not Hawaii - We gave it away when all the Japanese and other foreign tourists invaded it. The appetizers were fresh and absolutely "Delish" - the oysters were especially fresh and could've ordered another helping if my eyes weren't so BIG ! The "JUMBO-SHRIMP" were the size of what the Outback restaurant's excuse they call a "lobster tail". We both had to pace ourselves because there were two Guatemala Lobster-Tails paired up with a "Medium-Rare" Prime Rib-Eye Steak coming. We rounded the ENTRE's off with a side of rice (enough for four people), 2-Crispy Canadian Bacons, Creamed Spinach, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and yes - the unbelievable "LOBSTER-MAC". Whewwwww!!!!!! Believe it or not we actually had room for dessert - one satisfying and ono dish of Creme Brûlée that was devoured with such loving spoonfuls, one right after another until it was but a memory. Our waiter, RAF, was outstanding and made certain we enjoyed everything about this experience. The food came out super-fast and perfectly done to our expectations, absolutely no concerns and or complaints. Obviously there was a mountain of left-overs to be taken home and enjoyed again for a later meal. RAF was extremely accommodating and efficient when he repeated for the benefit of an assisting wait staff that the customer wants everything gathered up and packaged for our take home - nothing to be overlooked or wasted as per my instructions. The meal went as planned and like clock work allowed us perfect time to make it to our scheduled show - The Walt Disney Broadway Road production of The LION KING. And that was another spectacular experience to be talked about on another YELP page. We obviously will be looking forward to coming back to WOLFGANG'S Waikiki when another special occasion arises. This is the GO-TO spot for a great meal - appetizers, ENTRE's and desserts !
(5)Mike C.
Very helpful and considerate staff. It's a little high price but for the portion sizes received, get it's an unbelievable great price.
(5)Henry C.
Excellent oyster on half shell! Juicy and cook it to perfection on the porterhouse for two! Excellent waiter Shane made the experience perfect!
(5)Chass B.
What can I say to even justify a 3-star... My co-worker and I decided to take up our hour lunch break by hitting up Wolfgang's during happy hour. As we walked in, the ladies at the hostess stand weren't very aware of our arrival, so we walked passed them and just mentioned that we were going to take a seat at the bar. The bar was crowded - good for them, but we were lucky that there were two seats together that just so happened to be open, so we jumped on it. The good: Value of our meal - we shared the New York Special which includes : Mashed potatoes, spinach, a steak, and a junior cheesecake for dessert. Pretty good right!?! Well, that doesn't entirely take away from the Opportunities: - The gentleman bartender did not acknowledge us until we called for him and asked him for a menu! Let me just point out that two young ladies who look like they're NOT on a leisure meal, is in a rush, and possibly on break. Also, if they are sitting at the bar, they definitely want something. - When we finally order, he was very rude when placing the napkins down. He stood in front of us and rather than asking us to move my co-worker's phone to the side he stands there waiting for us. We were a bit confused. - When the food arrives, the server comes from the right side of my co-worker and stands there. We look at him and were waiting so we finally asked if that was ours or the couple's next to us. He answers back with a, "I just need you to move your phone." At this point I didn't realize what a nuisance a phone could possibly be!! Really!?! It was on the side, and not in the center of everything. Through the entire meal, we felt ignored, and as if we weren't patrons. I expect more, not just because it's a Wolfgang's, but because it's an eatery and all eateries should have a degree of simple customer service as part of their training. To top it all off, we sat for a few minutes with empty plates and we had to finally ask for our dessert. Would I go back....maybe not for awhile. I would rather spend my money at Ruth's Chris' Happy Hour...
(3)S T.
First time I went it was hands down amazing!!!!! But I will say NEVER GO ON A HOLIDAY. 2nd time I went was horrible! And it was Valentine's Day! I got a filet mignon and it was so fatty and chewy I did not want to finish my steak! But if you go on a good nice slow day the cooks actually spend time cooking properly. When it is slow the steak is perfect and melts in your mouth and the food is worth the money. In general the waiters are AMAZING. Always great customer service. But I will warn you do not go on any holiday your food will be very under par.
(3)QueenBee B.
The lunch New York steak special is definitely worth to try! Great service. Make it a "must go" place while in Honolulu.
(5)Kent S.
outstanding service! outstanding food!! best steakhouse!!! they should be getting 5 stars on yelp!
(5)Laurie P.
Can I give Wolfgang's 11 stars? Can I? Please? Yes? Ok, you see 5 stars, but really every little star counts for 2.2 stars. It is insane that a single restaurant can provide an amazing meal for both $10 (sirloin burger served only at brunch and lunch) and $100 (porterhouse for two at dinner, but served all day). Phew, this is gonna be a long one Yeeps, so grab yourself some tea, put your feet up, and sit back for my spiel on my favorite restaurant on island! I have to thank Emi H. and Yelp for introducing me to Wolfgang's. Probably like many other people, I figured this place was Wolfgang Puck's. Thanks to the Yelp Elite Foodies and Fashionistas event, I was able to try several different restaurants at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center that I would probably have never visited. Wolfgang's is actually owned by a gentleman named Wolfgang who worked as Peter Luger's head waiter for a few DECADES before opening up his own steak joint. FYI, Peter Luger's is the OG steakhouse. They dry age their steaks and serve them still sizzling. I've been back several times since coming for the Yelp Elite event, but I'll restrain myself to discussing my anniversary dinner and my quick lunch my husband and I grabbed here on the 4th of July. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary dinner. We made reservations a couple days in advance and let them know we were celebrating our anniversary with them. They reserved a great table next to the window for us that overlooked Kalakua Ave. We were actually served by one of the assistant managers, a fact we only discovered when we came for lunch and noticed he was there and looking very managerial, who was amazing. He very thoroughly went over the menu with us, their favorites, and were very attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered the bacon as an appetizer and for our meal the steak for two, garlic mashed potatoes, "creamed" spinach. The bacon is more like ham, but oh man is it good! You definitely have to have it with a little of the Wolfgang's sauce. It is a little sweet which complements the bacon really well. The steak and sides came all at once, and we were warned not to touch the plate as it was probably in the quadruple digit temperature range! My husband had been in the sulks all night, he didn't trust how good the restaurant was going to be, but then he tried some of the steak. He was amazed at how tender and flavorful the steak was. The steak comes bone in and one side is the filet and the other is the sirloin. Even the sirloin melts in your mouth! You really don't need sauce for this steak. The "creamed" spinach is the best, it is actually cooked in chicken broth and thickened with a little butter and flour. It is so decadent without being so full of calories! The mashed potatoes? Well those are like a cloud. I wasn't a super fan of the garlic mashed potatoes as they are a bit too garlicky, but they were still good. My choice is always to go for the plain mash. We were gifted, for our anniversary, with the fruit plate with schlage for dessert. Which is really all we had room for at that point! Don't be put off, schlage is just fancy schmancy for whipped cream. I love their fruit plate and I almost always order it anytime we go now. Mind you, this anniversary meal was a couple hundred dollars, but it was worth every penny. A friend had told us Wolfgang's was a great place to go for lunch, just pull up to the bar and have a drink and order their $10 burger. Now, I know what you are thinking. No way, NO WAY could this place make a great meal for three digits AND another for two digits! Well you would be wrong. They use the same dry age process and the same dry aged steak to make the ground beef that they use for their burgers. Their burgers also come with a 1/2 order of onion rings and 1/2 order of fries. So, you could pay $10 for a crappy to-go meal from Burger King, or you could pay $10 for an amazing burger from Wolfgang's. My choice is always Wolfgang's! We made our way for lunch on the 4th of July after we had been watching the Waikiki regatta all morning. The restaurant was a welcome respite from the noise, crowds, and heat. The burger is delicious, juicy and flavorful. My favorite are the onion rings though. They are lightly battered and crunchy, and the onions aren't slimy at all. I always pay extra to just get a full order of onion rings as my side instead of the 50:50 rings:fries. What is great about this place is that you just naturally assume that because of the price of the food, the place is really pretentious. But they aren't here. The waiters aren't overly dressed, the space isn't overly done up. It just is a really nice restaurant with great service and amazing food. This is definitely my top vote for my favorite spot in Waikiki!
(5)Kaliko P.
There goes that YAY! I'm a fan thing again....I am not a fan of Wolfgang's Steakhouse but not going to give it a 3-star rating because the service was great (ironically not from our main waiter). FRONT DESK = great, 5 stars. I called to tell them we'd be late due to insane traffic in Waikiki and they were cheerfully accommodating. When you call they also ask if its a special occasion, like a birthday. I forgot to tell them it was our anniversary, oh well. PARKING = Park in the Royal Hawaiian. Validation from the restaurant for a $1.00 an hour good for up to 4 hours. DRINKS = did not order as I am not made of money. This restaurant is expensive enough. APPETIZERS = DO NOT GET if you are cost conscious. We ordered a Tomato and Onion Salad for two persons. I thought the Tomato and Onions would be chopped up, not SLABS of the stuff! For $16.95 for four tomato slices and four onion slices that was a bit of a rip. The onions were NOT sweet. It was like a regular white onion which was so pungent it gave me a heart burn and we didn't finish it. Crab cake was good but it was $21.95 for ONE crab cake. Yummy though. DINNER = I ordered the Salmon $32.95 and it was a nice sized thick slab of fresh fish. Hubby ordered the Rib Eye Steak $51.95 with a side of sauteed onions $10.95; the kid ordered the Steak Fries $12.95. The Salmon was a bit underdone but I later took it home and nuked it to my liking. Hubby stated his Rib Eye came as he had ordered it; medium rare. We all loved the Steak Fries...what kind of radioactive potatos are they growing in the ground, anyway! Those fries were HUGE!!! SERVICE = Main waiter was a bit drab. Did not come to check on us for water or bread. There was an "assistant" woman waiter who came out toward the end of our meal and she was excellent!! Too bad I had to leave tip ($30.00) for our main waiter too...I would have given it all to her. BATHROOM = I always have to mention the bathroom, it was nice. Water closets where the toilets are behind a wooden door. AMBIANCE = don't bother dressing fancy. There are a lot of Japanese tourists in here; dress casual. A bit crowded and noisy. The tables are very close to each other so suck in your gut and push your chair in. Total damage was a little under $180.00 for two adults and one kid who only ate the bread and the fries.
(4)Ace J.
Steak for two can actually feed three if you eat appetizers. Delicious!
(4)Jen H.
Consistent with the Wolfgang's in NYC. Ate at the bar and the bartender was pretty cool, a transplant from the East Coast who was more than happy to discuss the future of the Red Sox. The food was predictable, quality was solid but nothing spectacular wrt taste. It's good, not great, and very $$$. Wouldn't go out of way to come here, but if you're otherwise in the mood for a typical, formulaic steakhouse in a modern (ie not old school) setting, then this place will scratch that itch adequately.
(3)Kimo S.
This was really tough to rate, I'm really at 3.49 stars but I'll have to round down for a few reasons. DEDUCTIONS- 1. I felt the tables were too close together, patrons moving between tables would drag their sleeves, purses, jackets, etc. over my shoulders or head when moving past our table. Annoying. 2. The bathroom hallway. DEATH TRAP!! Beware: the floor there is slippery as all hell, clearly from the splattering oil when they bring out the steaks from the kitchen. My wife (works in an Orthopedic clinic) commented that they get 5-7 patients per month at her office who have slipped and fallen IN THIS SPOT at least. Need money from a lawsuit, here's your chance! POSITIVES- 3. Steaks were delicious, very tender, tasty and well seasoned. I'm still not sure if I'm a huge fan of having my steaks pre-sliced for me before it arrives at the table. Still, a very delicious cut of meat with fantastic aging to it. 4. Our waiter was incredible, they told us they rarely charge corkage and only if the bottle is something they have on the menu. We brought two bottles and walked away with not paying corkage, we generously tipped our waiter but that was just awesome on his part. OVERALL- The appetizers were just "MEH", I don't feel I need a "MEH" category but my wife and mother in-law ordered the mixed greens salad and it seriously looked like they just grabbed a handful of greens from a bag and put it on the plate. No croutons... no shaved carrots... no tomatoes... no nothing. Mixed greens + plate = $10.95. I shared a combo cold appetizer plate with my father in-law, shrimp cocktail, lump crab meat and lobster tail... it was okay. Nothing special, would probably skip in the future. Will we be back? Maybe... if we have a better table and they throw kitty litter along the bathroom hallway to prevent me from breaking my back. I'll probably skip the appetizers too.
(3)Sarah D.
The food is amazing. I have dreams about that bacon and I wish every bacon I ate would be the same caliber as Wolfgang`s bacon. The steak is very tasty and tender and can hold its own naked (no fancy sauces or flavoring). P.S. Single hot plates for my steaks are seriously my weakness at steakhouses...which they have. The waiters were awesome. We never had an empty water glass and they cut the steak and served it on our plates. Basically, they did everything for you except feed you the food. They even folded my napkin when I went to the bathroom, and because of that I made it a point to visit the bathroom more frequently, of course. So my napkin variation consist of a crown, bird of paradise and a swan. If we do need to get nit picky about this place I would have to say that the parking situation isn't ideal. Its in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so already parking can suck at times and the restaurant is kinda far away from the actual parking. But thats just me being a snob about it.
(4)Denalee C.
The first thing that I noticed when I walked in the door is the smell. It is the most salivating aroma I have ever experienced and I've never wanted to eat air until I came here. I realize it is a steakhouse but I chose pan fried salmon. It was delicious! The outside had a delicate crust and the inside was moist and tender. The side portion of spinach was tasty but a little bit slimy. However, I still ate it! Although I have been here twice, I am still dying to try the lobster mac and cheese!
(4)Emma P.
Fine dining isn't really up my alley (: a crossroads of Cheap and Poor), but I dipped into the piggy bank for my boyfriend's birthday since he didn't want anything except a steak. And so a celebration of meat was had! I really liked Wolfgang's, aside from parting with my hard-earned cash in such plentiful amounts. The set-up is airy and bright compared to the traditional steakhouse set-up, i.e. ye olde gentlemen's study with dark wood paneling and a dimness that sets a certain mood but makes for difficulty menu reading ("I can't see... hmm, this costs how much?!). The service was excellent! Attentive yet not hovering. And the food -- well, I'm no expert on steak (on a previous visit, my boyfriend got to see where the steak was dry-aged, which seemed pretty awesome), so I went with the veal. Sorry, baby cow, but you were delicious. I made sure to save room for dessert, especially as I got a free cheesecake with my iDcard! We also got an apple strudel to round off the evening with even higher heights of sugar and schlag, mmm, glorious schlag!
(5)Hiro S.
aged steak were very delicious!!!
(5)Terry H.
I booked this restaurant on Open Table and received 1000 points. This was the second restaurant that we went to during Restaurant Week in November of 2011. Unfortunately, this is not the Wolfgang of Wolfgang Puck's and Spagos. I rated this restaurant a two. Darcie had asked me why and I said, "It's all things considered." Let me start off with the highlight of the evening. The crab cakes were the best I have ever had. The crab meat in this item was chunks and the cake was nice and browned. I used the cocktail sauce from the oyster tray instead of the standard dill sauce. This is all that was impressive here. For the price of nearly $200 for a party of two, I was not impressed with the food. It didn't leave me with that WOW feeling. The steak for two came as a sizzling T bone. Maybe it is the restaurant's style to have beef under-seasoned for that authentic beef taste. I did enjoy that flash burn and grilled taste on the outside, but something was left to be desired. The asparagus was crispy for steamed. The broccoli sautéed in garlic was seasoned quite a bit which made up for the tasteless cow. The service was not very good. Although they serve you the dishes when they come and are pretty quick to move them out of the way, I was finding myself with an empty glass of water too frequently for comfort. All in all, I would not come back here at all.
(2)Nicole M.
Sunday not busy, $10 lunch special fish n chips... uhh dry. dry. dry. like I forgot about my frozen fish sticks in the convention oven dry. and two waiters refused to take a photo for us, saying "ugh you do it" and pushing the camera off on another waiter. snooty much? we had to ask two people before the third would take our photo.
(2)Rod U.
A very good, classic steakhouse that delivers in quality, ambiance, and flavor. Note: This review is based only on dinner services. Several visits and the food is consistently well prepared. Raw bar items are all fresh and served traditionally. There are no real standouts since quality is a function of the seafood and not the chef (obv). The steaks are all Prime, perfectly aged, well trimmed, and perfectly cooked. Very juicy and tender with nicely concentrated beef flavor. The rib eye is a personal favorite. The only letdown is the lack of different cut including butcher cuts like flat irons and rib caps as well as a lack of choices for bone in and boneless options. The decor of the restaurant leads you to believe you are in a classic steakhouse whose cuisine would be driven by a high end butcher and not a chef. I cannot speak to any of the seafood mains after all this is a steak house. Sides simple and correctly prepared. They are meant to be shared. The wine list is very good with good vintage depth. Prices are high (Hawaii resort pricing). Service is excellent and as always, is as lax and friendly or as professional as you indicate you desire. Highly Recommended.
(4)kristi s.
If you want a big burger, fries, and onion rings for lunch...this is the place to go! They have a $10.00 weekday lunch menu, which you have a choice of a burger, fish sandwich, fish and chips, or a salad. They charge extra for. Heesemon your burger but for the quality, I think it's worth it! They also have a great staff at lunch, Tim and Travis, who are very friendly and efficient with our orders all the time.
(4)Janine G.
My husband and I celebrated Valentine's day at Wolfgangs in Waikiki. I have to say that it was the best dinner we have had since we moved here and the best steak dinner I have had since Peter Luger's almost 40 years ago. The dry aged porterhouse steak for two was tender and cooked to perfection. the lump crabmeat cocktail was sweet and fresh and the generous portion was served with an excellent cocktail sauce. The house salad had fresh shrimp, their fabulous signature bacon, crisp green beans and, with their special red "sauce" one of the best salads I have ever had. Their sides were as wonderful as well. Creamy, perfect mashed potatoes and creamed spinach that was so good that even my spinach phobic husband couldn't stop eating it! Their chocolate mousse was rich, creamy and sinfully delicious. We are not cheesecake fans, but we sampled theirs and it was perfection. Creme brûlée was very good, but unlike everything else we tasted, it was unimpressive. Service was great. The twin brothers that were serving us were friendly, attentive and did an awesome job. We have been to the best steakhouses all over the United States, but this one proved to be by far the best we have been to in a very long time.
(5)Jannet L.
spoiled for steak now. better than dk's dry aged steak. reminded me of peter luger's - meat was so flavorful, cooked perfectly. needs nothing - no sauce, no horseradish. sides, appetizers, who cares? it's all about the steak and i want to keep eating it. seriously, i had peter luger's about 12 years ago and i haven't had a steak that good until i went to wolfgang's.
(5)Jean-Paul G.
Awesome lunch Menu, Mahi and the burgers were great!!
(5)Mayu M.
If you want steak cooked in butter, go to Ruth Chris... you want the real taste of steak, then come here... this place, by far is the best steak ever... and the happy hour menu!!!!!!! OMG.... you just cannot ask for anything more. Why 4 stars? well, if they know you, you will get great service and extra goodies... if they dont, well they could seem alittle stuffy to you or just do not warm up to you because they are too busy with their "regulars" or "friends".... that is the only drawback. i am sort of right in between... so i watch them with the other patrons and this is what i see... not too good if you want your new clients to be "regular" clients... but... are we here to talk about the food or the people??? well, perhaps both. the service is beginning to be more important these days than the food... so much competition.... that is all i am going to say.... LOVE THE FOOD....
(4)Stacey M.
One of the best steakhouses in Hawaii. Service in the dining area is wonderful. Very professional and attentive. Not the typical quiet, dimmed-lighted, romantic restaurant. But it's still very comfortable. I actually prefer for the restaurant not to be so quite since my conversations are inappropriate and I talk and laugh loud. Food quality is good. I've been their many times and usually get the same things. For starters, the oysters and canadian bacon always is works. Sometimes they offer a seafood platter with crab, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and lobster. That's also a good choice. For steak and sides, I only eat filet minon, so the Porterhouse Steak or Filet Minon is good. They have so many different potato sides. Creamed spinach is always a must. I'd rather fill up on the steak and sides and skip the dessert. If you like quality, do not go during restaurant week. Although it is a good deal, once you get the regular menu, it's difficult to be content with the quality of the $40 meal they offer. Happy hour is very reasonably priced. The catch is that you need to sit in the bar area which is not that big. The kabobs are really yummy! The meat is so soft. It comes with 2 kabobs over white rice for $7!!! That in itself is almost a whole meal! I've also tried to beed sliders which I don't recommend. The kabobs are the way to go! They have ahi tartar and lobster tartar. Both are decent. Happy hour is simple, reasonably priced, and casual...I went in my scrubs!!!
(4)Helen C.
Expect to pay about $30-40 for your typical entree. I ordered the petit filet mignon, though I was eyeing the rib eye too. So. Good. My boss told me Wolfgang's was different from other steakhouses because of they way they aged their steak. I'm not your biggest steak connoisseur but I definitely appreciate it. We had the Canadian Bacon appetizer too and only got two small slices each. But you know how when you watch cooking shows and the chefs always taste their food and make the obnoxious MMMM THAT'S GOOD eye roll? Yeah, this called for that over-the-top mmm. Service was a little slow to start. We asked to be seated in a quieter section of the restaurant because we were there for a business lunch, but I think they forgot about us for a while. Once they realized we were being neglected, they were very courteous. Food presentation is...well, I guess it's how you perceive it. Either lazy or simple? My plate was just the filet mignon and a dollop of mashed potatoes. I can definitely overlook any presentation if the food taste great, though. I'll be back if I ever feel like treating myself to a splurge meal! **5/31 Yelps Review Challenge**
(4)Ward K.
Went here for restaurant week 2012 with a bunch of friends. I was all pumped up as they kept saying how the steak is a 24 day aged bone-in NY Steak and how it is going to melt in my mouth. I could not have been more excited to try this as I had the chance to taste their crab cake their served as the Hale Ina Awards and it was delicious so much so that I had to get another one. lol Ok enough of the crab cake. Like those who know of Restaurant Week it was a fixed menu which I see that Debbie R posted and I'm re-posting. Wolfgang Salad - (lettuce cups with bacon, shrimp, fresh tomatoes, onions, red peppers and fresh green beans in a vinaigrette dressing) 12-14 Oz. Aged Bone-in NY Steak Sides: Mash Potato and Creamed Spinach Dessert was cheesecake Soft drink/ice tea was included. $34.95 So lets start with their salad. It was nice and refreshing, presentation looked good. The steak was done to perfection and yes it melted in my mouth. Then again, all good steaks should be that way. Ok the two sides were so little that I thought it was a keiki portion. Literally two scoops and it was gone... ok maybe two and a half. The Creamed Spinach was really good and I wish they gave more. From here it goes down hill unfortunately. The Mash Potato tasted like something out of a box rather than freshly made. Did not meet my expectations. I know, I know it shouldn't be a big deal but to me everything should be on par. Next the dessert! I am a big dessert eater, but that cheesecake which was thinly sliced (another keiki portion) which Zar A said it was from Juniors in New York but didn't taste like it at all as I have eaten there during my last trip to the Big Apple. I thought it was one of those frozen ones which they slapped whipped cream and put mint on top. Thought they could of drizzled some fruit puree or something but it was just a thinly sliced cheese cake with whipped cream and a mint. It didn't taste rich and the presentation was lacking. Service was ok and could of been better as they were obviously busy as people were seated one after another. My suggestion is that they hire a helper or have their bus-boys take on some responsibilities like pouring water, seeing if we need anything like most places do. All I can say is that I had a so-so experience here and if I were not with some good friends I would of been very disappointed. I did hear that they have a really good happy hour which I intend to come back and check it out myself.
(3)Karen S.
HAPPY HOUR ROCKS! Went here specifically for Happy Hour and complete steak dinner (steak, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach and dessert) for $34.95...the biggest secret on the island. We went around 5:15-5:30 and easily found room at the bar. Service was prompt and attentive. The wine pours were generous. Now for the steak: I must admit that i was really worried about the quality/quantity of food we would get for $34.95. OMG. The steak was amazing, melt in your mouth, cooked perfectly, etc., etc. Why have I waited so long to get here? Would I go back? A million times, YES!
(5)Er G.
Just celebrated my co-workers birthday here at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. Wonderful ambiance, delicious lunch with generous portions, excellent service. We heard the happy hour is great too. We will be coming back here again!
(5)William C.
Horrible!!!! It was good when they opened but management has since made a business decision to ignore quality of food & service and focus on turnover of undicerning (mostly Japanese customers) who will happily pay top dollar for something that is slapped on the plate like dog food. Wolfgangs is making money as my server explained, "look around, (non-dicerning japanese tourists) we mentioned that had 300 chinese there for lunch. Wolfgangs Wakiki was half empty when the food was good because there just is enough demand here and places like Ruth Chirs, DK's, BLT already have cornered the market. They figured out that the location Wolfgangs makes it the ideal tourist trap and lowered the bar substantially!! The Wakiki location is absolutely destrying the repuation of Wolfgangs in NYC so this cannot last but for now you are warned! Steak was overdone and the server was suprised we really wanted it sent back to get medium rare like we had ordered. We were the only non-Japanese tourists dining and our server opened up to us and explained the business strategy and apologised, brought us a NY style cheesecake but we won't be back to dine cafateria style, paying double Ruth Chris for 1/100th the quality.
(1)Simon L.
Seriously one of the best steaks ive ever had. The canadian bacon is a must. Two very minor issues, the tables are too close together and also too small.
(4)Tamra P.
I haven't had an actual meal here but stopped in for a happy hour cocktail with a sister from another mister. It was my first time here, and I must say it made me want to come back for food. I had a deliciously dirty martini served up by a personable bartender. I'm not a potato chip lover however their homemade ones were pretty tasty. Just when I was thinking "hmm....these would taste really good with some BBQ dipping sauce" a dish of their signature sauce appeared. Even though it's probably a fancified ketchup, A1, and horseradish sauce combo it was good enough to buy a bottle to take home and add to the hubby's sauce collection (what is it with men and their condiments???). I will have to update my review after eating something other than chips, but our experience here was enjoyable.
(4)Mike O.
The coworkers and I decided to eat out today ordering WG lunch special. We ordered 2 cheeseburgers, a mahi sand and a tropical mix salad. The burgers were big juicy and tasted very good. Came with fries and 3 union rings, which were both soggy by the time we at. The mahi sand was said to be good also. Next time we will order the fish and chips. 10.00 per meal is a great deal for lunch in waikiki.
(4)Keith R.
I've dined hear on several occasions, mostly during happy hour, and never have I had a bad experience. The dry-aged steaks are always done to perfection. Their sides are pretty standard for a steakhouse. Happy hour pupus are always great; ahi tartare, sliders, and loco moco are among our favorite items. And who can resist the bacon? Service is a little spotty, which I am tolerant of given the volume they deal with (and predominantly Japanese visitors). If you are looking for an intimate, fine-dining experience, this is not the place for you. If you want great food and the best steak you've ever had, it is worth a visit.
(5)Lawrence T.
I mentioned in my last review that my best experiences at Wolfgang's have been at the bar. Since my last review was a three-star rating for the restaurant overall, I think I owe it to Wolfgang's bar to do a review just for them. First of all, happy hour is a great bargain. From 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., you can get beer for $5, wines for $7 (with a generous pour, I might add), and really good pupus for $7. You can also get certain "martinis" for $7 - I put "martinis" in quotation marks, since just because it comes in a martini glass, it doesn't make it a martini, people. Not sure about the other drinks, but the house wine is regularly priced at $10.95 a glass, so the $7 happy hour price is a very good value. Food-wise, I'd recommend the burger sliders, the steak sliders, or their new kalbi sliders. Each order comes with two delicious sandwiches and a fistful of thin-cut fries (I prefer thick-cut, but these will do fine). Also very good is the tenderloin kebab, which is two skewers of tenderloin chunks, mushrooms and onions over a bed of white rice. Outside of happy hour, the cost of drinking can add up quickly if you're not careful. In my opinion, the prices for their call and premium drinks are hefty even compared with other similary situated fine-dining operations. Stick with the basics and you'll be okay. Of course, a bar is nothing without good bartenders, and Wolfgang's bar has some of the best. They're quick with the drinks, able to make good suggestions, and extremely patient with folks who are undecided or have special requests. They also make excellent conversation - truth be told, I go to Wolfgang's for them first, and everything else after that. The bar crowd is also generally friendly - you've got tourists happy to be in Hawaii, and locals just like you, so making new friends is not a hard thing to do. I don't know how many times I've looked at my watch and been surprised by how late it was, all because I'd been having such a great time. As I said in my last review, the bar is a great place to wind down or rev up. Hope to see you there!
(5)Tze M.
Did someone say BACON? I was told by my friend, Scott K. that I had to try the bacon. Me: just bacon and we share a salad? (thinking that not enough to eat). We each ordered 2 pieces of bacon and shared a salad. Our server introduced us to the Wolfgang steak sauce and a bit of horse radish... Mmmm mmm mmmm mmm mmmmm!!!! The flavors were dancing on my taste buds like a mardi gras party. For days after my rendezvous, I couldn't stop thinking about that bacon. Recently, I had gotten an email for UYE Brunch Boozers with a quick mention of Fillet Mignon eggs Benedict for $12, I was sold! My mind and heart was fixed on trying that. It eclipsed over any thought of bacon in my mind. But when I finally tried it, I was disappointed. It first came to me with the traditional English muffin, a quarter inch thickness of Fillet Mignon, a skimpy-ish poached eggs on each (2) stack with barely minimum hollandaise sauce. And with a whole strawberry. But later the servers came out with their German potatoes. I was a bit happier. I dug in to try the benny and was in shock how tasteless it was. The fillet wasn't seasoned, my eggs was over poached - as I like my eggs with a soft yolk so that my muffin can soak some yolk up. I should of stuck with bacon.
(4)Craig M.
When I saw the sign for Wolfgang's Steakhouse, my first thought was that it was a Wolfgang Puck restaurant. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Wolfgang is Wolfgang Zwiener, who has restaurants in the swankiest neighborhoods - Park Avenue and Tribeca in New York City, Beverly Hills in California, South Beach in Miami, and Mexico City. His Waikiki Beach restaurant is in the Royal Hawaiian Center, the third level of Building C (C301). I had occasion to have lunch there the other day and had a great dining experience. They do have a lunch special menu with more affordable selections, but I wanted to try one of their featured entrees, so I ordered the Grilled Fresh Catch of the Day - which happened to be Onaga (ruby snapper). With the entrée comes one side dish. The options include German potatoes, cottage or steak fries, mashed potatoes, a jumbo baked potato, sautéed onions, friend onion rings, creamed or sautéed or steamed spinach, steamed asparagus, sautéed or steamed broccoli, sautéed mushrooms, lobster macaroni and cheese, sweet peas and onions, or creamed corn. I was in the mood for something simple, so I asked for the steamed asparagus. It was cooked perfectly with just the right crunch, neither too soft nor too raw. It came with a small bowl of sauce that was creamy like soft mayonnaise, lightly flavored with butter and lemon. It didn't do a thing for me, so I left most of it unused. My entrée was the very good - a healthy chunk of fish that was soft and tender with a beautiful beurre meuniére (buttery and lemony). It was sprinkled with capers that delighted the taste buds with tiny explosions of saltiness to complement the lemony sauce. The flesh was a lovely and flakey, not mushy soft so it didn't fall apart into little pieces when I cut it with my fork. Alongside the fish were several sprigs of fresh and crunchy watercress, one of my favorite adornments because unlike curly parsley, it tastes good ... sweet and peppery. The party of four at the next table was having Wolfgang's "Steak for Two" - two orders (one monster steak per order) of what looked like huge Porterhouses. I could hear them making yummy sounds, which made me wish I had ordered an appetizer because listening to them was making me hungry. They were raving about the steak sauce, a bottle of which was on every table. And why not, for after all, it IS a steakhouse. Anyway, I asked the waiter if I could have a sample because I didn't want to open the bottle on my table just for a taste, so he brought me some in a small bowl. Delicious! When I walked out of there, I was carrying two bottles of their steak sauce in a bag.
(4)Misti J.
I had my wedding reception here last week and this place was AMAZING! The food was SPECTACULAR, the service was great and they even gave us an unexpected manager's discount! They also let us bring our own wine and only charged us 2 corkage fees even though we opened 4 bottles. Food - To start we had crab cakes and salad. The crab cakes were so delicious. I had the salmon for my entree with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. TO DIE FOR!!! I would've cleaned my plate but I was saving room for cake. My dad loved the spinach so much he ate mine! My husband had the filet minion and he said it was awesome. They even provided ice cream to go along with our wedding cake. The whole evening was perfect! Thanks to Wolfgang's for making it extra special. 5 stars!!!!!!!!
(5)Julie D.
Always good service very friendly ppl and food are excellent :). On the weekend should make a reservation.
(5)Kyla W.
My friend and I came here for lunch. I got a petite filet mignon(well done) with lobster macaroni and cheese. And my friend got a rib eye(medium rare). So we waited for half an hour, well the table next to us who came in later than us but got their steak before us. When our steak came, they are over done! It looks like it sit in the grill for a long time and is not juicy at all :( bot mignon and rib eye cost about $37 each, and with the taste, I don't feel like worth it. The macaroni and cheese, it rarely has taste at all. I also order a dessert but it didn't come and the server just give us the check. (Although the dessert wasn't include in the check, I am sure I had point to the chocolate mouse for dessert and the server said okay....) I feel like the server had a hard time hear what I said = = I think I will come back and try their lunch special, it seems like more worth it.
(3)Reid K.
I was not impressed by Wolfgang's Steakhouse. i expected more from a marquee name restaurant. Layout: Usually this isn't something to comment on, but there weren't any dividers or partitions and that detracted from the ambiance. It was a room packed with people like a cafeteria and devoid of ambiance. Hostesses: I read reviews that mentioned the WS hostesses and they certainly lived up to their reputation. When we entered, their backs were to the door and they didn't notice us standing there because they were talking to each other/other staff. Service: I found the servers to be too casual. Just because a customer is local doesn't mean they want to hear the specials in pidgin English. At one point we had 2 servers but it wasn't clear what each was in charge of. The service was quick, but not very polished. Food: We ordered the seafood platter special to start, which had a bit of lobster, crab and literally one jumbo shrimp. The lobster tail was overcooked and tough. It was honestly kind of sad eating the sampler. For dinner, we ordered the grilled wild salmon and prime NY sirloin steak. I have had "fancy" grilled salmon before and this one was unevenly cooked. I ordered it medium, yet the thickest part of the filet was rare. I ate the salmon with mashed potatoes, which was creamy and just alright, nothing special. The steak was pretty good, but again, nothing special. Morton's, Ruth's Chris and Hy's are all better than Wolfgang's. I find it particularly unfortunate when a place with "steakhouse" in its name doesn't make memorable steak. I challenge Wolfgang's Steakhouse to tighten up their operations and find the inspiration that made the namesake chef synonymous with quality and top-notch service because this location seems to be straining at best.
(2)Ric C.
"Just the facts ma'm, just the facts" Like Joe Friday in that great classic police show, " Dragnet", the story must be told about the excellent happy hour deals at Wolfgang's Steakhouse. This "hidden" gem is located on the third floor of the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center and is definitely one of the better carnivore destinations in Honolulu. (Happy Hour runs from about lunch till 5:30pm and is only offered at the bar which has about 15 to 20 seats. (Depending on when you go there is a wait but unless you are in a real hurry, it is worth the wait.) What separates them from other places is because their happy hour offerings really are good! They have great drink specials but this review will be concentrating on the food. A free bottomless basket of homemade potato chips with a great Bbq dipping sauce starts you off as you peruse the menu to chose your afternoon delight. They have several $7 selections including: steak or burger sliders, loco moco, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, but the centerpiece offering during happy hour is the Taste of New York. This meal includes a 12 oz New York Steak, garlic mash potatoes, creamed spinach, and a slice of cheesecake shared, priced at $39.95 for two. The offering is definitely big enough for two as we were not able to finish the cheesecake because the steak and sides were so good. A real tasty and opu filling bargain on those days when plant food is just not gonna cut it.
(5)Kaori I.
I've been here several times but I finally satisfied with the food in the last 2 times so I decided to write a review. First time I had the Porters Steak when they first opened and it was just okay and didn't impressed me at all regardless of the price. I went back for lunch and had 28 day aged beef hamburger which was just $10 but I rather prefer Teddy's better. I had those not positively memorable experience at the dinning area but recently I had Taste of New York which priced only $39.95. This special is served only at the bar area for a certain time of a day and it was AMAZING!!! I'm actually not a big fan of steak so hardly get amazed but it really made me WOW that night at the bar counter. It came with mashed potato, cream of spinach and cheese cake. I actually shared with a big guy but it filled us just right with additional order of Caesar salad. I went back again this Sunday the last day of Restaurant Week 2014. The special they had was the same as Taste of New York with a small mixed salad but you could have it at the dinning area with a reservation. It was a party of 2 and this time we had one each of the special, Caesar salad and jumbo shrimp cocktail. I had Champaign ( from France not sparkling ) to start with shrimp, a glass of white and a red wine. It was really nice to dine at the dinner table with great drinks because it's little more quiet than bar area. The steak was great again and we both enjoyed the quality of it but I think it was more medium even I asked it as medium rare. The reason I give only 3 stars regardless of great steak is this restaurant never answers the phone. I've tried to reach them more than couple of months but never succeeded. Since they open for all day I tried afternoon avoiding busy lunch and dinner time but still couldn't reach them. Another reason is our server didn't give me the Restaurant Week special menu so I asked him and he showed us a hesitation and he wasn't so friendly during our dinner. I know servers would expect us to spend a lot of money to get more tips and I understand it. But even I order the special which is incredibly reasonable I would spend more money for my drinks and actually we ordered really good wines so eventually we spent a lot that night. If he was happy when I mentioned about the special he added A Star and if they always pick up the call I would give them 5 Stars!!!
(3)Diana L.
I've got to say, this place does not disappoint. Their Taste of New York special runs from 11am until 630pm, daily. You get a very tasty steak that comes with some mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. And also a taste of Junior's cheesecake. It is a pretty big portion for one person, so I usually share. Appetizers on happy hour are $7 each. That's a pretty good deal. And happy hour isn't limited to bar seating! My last trip here, which was yesterday, was even better because of our server. We sat at the bar and he was very attentive. I believe his name is Shane. Wonderful service. I highly recommend making reservations because this place is always packed! You're lucky if you can get a seat at the last minute! Parking is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. They'll validate up to 3 hours. Nice to walk around and take a look at the shops after that tasty meal! Enjoy!
(4)Mark M.
I am very disappointed at what transpired during lunch today. Everyone seems to put this place on a pedestal. The only place Wolfgang's is going for me, is on a list of other places I'll never eat at again. Here's a comparison of what I, and mostly everyone else might be used to at a average or above average steakhouse, and what happened at Wolfgang's. Other places: most hostess stands are manned by young women who greet you with a smile and who are genuinely happy that you chose to join them for lunch. Wolfgang's: hostess stand manned with young women who don't know how to smile and are genuinely bothered that you walked in on their gossipy conversation. Other places: a server who greets you, introduces him or herself, explains the specials of the day and/or makes recommendations of items that they personally like. Wolfgang's: a server who left menus with us, then went to get us water, who then didn't come back to the table to say anything. Was he even our waiter? He didn't say that he was, or who he was. In fact, the manager on duty took our order in a very hurried fashion. He also stopped at our table as an afterthought. He nearly walked by us, then looked down and saw that our menus were closed and I was twiddling my thumbs. He then stopped and then said, "Ready to order?" Wow. Talk about professionalism. Other places: bread service. Wolfgang's: no bread service. Even though the tables around us got bread. The tables that were seated AFTER us, no less. Other places: Friendly waitstaff who check on the table, to see how else they could make our experience better. Wolfgang's: we had a total of eight people help us. The guy who dropped off our menu, the manager who took our order, the guy who dropped off the food, the guy who filled my water glass AFTER i finished eating (it was empty before the food came out), the one guy who checked on us (almost after I was done eating), the guy who cleared my plate, the guy who cleared her plate, and the guy who picked up the check WERE ALL DIFFERENT DUDES who looked super lost. Eight people can't fill one glass of water? It seems like the only guy that didn't help us was the guy who was TALKING SHIT ABOUT A GUEST UNDER HIS BREATH AS HE WALKED BY OUR TABLE. Mumbling how annoying a guest is isn't very smart. Especially while you are on the floor and other guests are within earshot. Other places: depending on the steakhouse, the food is either very good or great. Wolfgang's: mahi burger? On point. Bacon? Good, but not $7 good. Everything else though sucked. Lame onion rings, soggy fries, and a crumbly burger bun that was too thick. The best part about the burger was the cheese. Even though I didn't know i could choose what kind (the table next to us was given a choice. Didn't know that until after our food came out) and I didn't know it was gonna cost $2 extra. I'm not blaming my coworkers for my experience because they don't work here. The fault lies with the management. I've read a lot of the other reviews and it seems like the issue has always been the service. Any establishment that cannot display that they are willing to change won't get any more money from me. There are far too many places out there to grab lunch at. Sorry friends, the $10 lunch special that you have been raving about isn't $10 anymore. It's $13.. wait $15 with cheese. If they decide to tell you that. It also isn't that special.
(1)Isaac N.
I have been to Wolfgang a bunch of times but mainly for happy hour! They have in my opinion, one of the best happy hours in Waikiki. Price wise it may not be the cheapest happy hour, but value wise you can't do much better. First off, happy hour runs from 11am till 6:30. Draft beers are $5 (not including Guinness) and wines are $7, you also get a basket of their homemade chips. The happy hour food menu is what's great. This most recent time that I went in to visit they now have a $10 seafood sampler which includes ahi tartar, a crab salad and a lobster salad all on crostinis. Those were okay but I doubt I would order it again. The thing I like the most on the menu is the steak sandwich, it comes with a French style loaf with chunks of beef made to order and a plateful of fries all for $7. The chewiness of the bun and the tenderness of the steak go perfectly. The slices or more like chunks of steak are perfectly seasoned. They also have a steak combo on their menu for under $40. I've tried it once and it's a WHOLE lot of food. I couldn't imagine eating that by myself. The combo comes with a sizeable steak, mash potatoes, creamed spinach and a dessert. The spinach and potatoes probably have a stick of butter but are soooo good! I have also had dinner here but the happy hour combo is the best deal. So if you're looking for a good place to go for happy hour in Waikiki, definitely check out Wolfgang!
(4)Russel M.
Wolfy's is simply the best deal and best Steakhouse in Waikiki. No one has a better Lunch Special ($10- Hamburger) or Fish Sandwich. The Porterhouse for two is amazing cut Pupu style. Service is attentive.. Highly recommended....
(5)Rhea Cherie B.
How do you dine at Wolfgang's and spend only $10? Go during lunch and get one of their lunch specials! Their lunch specials don't include a whole lot of dishes but they usually include a choice of a burger, a salad, a sandwich or a steak plate (the steak plate is more than $10). The burger is pretty large and juicy and the fish that comes with the fish and chips is probably the best breaded fish and chips style fish I've ever had. They use fresh fish instead of the frozen kind. Their steak fries are tasty and they also have their own potato chips that are freshly fried. I'm impressed with their extensive wine collection and the beautiful wall of wine enclosed by a glass wall but I'm not impressed with the seating area. The restaurant is a bit cramped and all of the tables are much too close to each other. For instance, if I scooted my chair back, I would probably ram into the patron behind me. I could also hear every conversation at the neighboring tables. No thank you, please space out your tables Wolfgang. In regards to customer service, they're in top shape. I was literally greeted by every employee that passed me while walking to my table. The server was quick to get us water and take our order. There were a couple of other servers that came to refill our water and check to see how we were doing. On my way to the restroom, I was yet again greeted by every employee that I passed and a nice server even warned me to watch my step as there was a raised mat or runner on the ground near the restroom. Gee, thanks! I have yet to try their steak but I've seen the servers doing a really nice presentation of the steak at other tables. The steaks looked pretty large and juicy! I know they come with a hefty price tag so like I said, if you want to spend around 10 bucks, come during lunch for a good quality meal!
(4)Jennifer A.
I'm giving this review two stars because of the service we experienced today. The food was excellent but the service sucked from the beginning. Upon checking in we weren't even greeted. I went up to the counter and told the lady I had reservations on Open Table for three. She didn't even really look at me and acknowledge me, she just kept pressing buttons on the touch screen. Another lady came to take us to our table. She gave us the restaurant week menu and the regular menu but our table cloth was dirty. She just said "oh yeah but it's still clean we change it after every use." We just let it go. We all ordered the taste of New York & Wolfgang's Salad Combo for $39.95 which comes with mashed potatoes and Junior's world famous cheesecake. The waiter brought us our steak plates first and asked if we could have our salad too. He said "no you don't get salad, did you want to order salad." I had to show him the restaurant week menu. When he brought us our cheesecake, my friends spoon was dirty. We asked if we could get another spoon. He just grabbed a fork from the next table and said "yeah you can just grab from an open table." I've been here a few times before and the service was always great. I don't know what happen today. The staff needs an inservice on customer service.
(2)Sasha L.
Wolfgang has a really nice happy hour! Had their house Pinot Grigio, lobster crostini, ahi tartare, kabobs, and sliders! They were all tasty, but nothing really stood out. Still, for $7 each appetizer it was worth it! I did like that they give you complimentary chips with the dip when you first sit down. I would come back here for happy hour, but next time I would rather come back for a nice steak at dinner time!
(4)KC C.
Enjoyed my lunch here with my family. My grilled mahi mahi sandwich was very fresh, tasty and big portion for the price they charge! It was only about $12... You cannot beat that in Waikiki and this is a very famous establishment. Very nice staff, Keiki friendly during the lunch hour, parking validation at the royal Hawaiian garage. Very satisfied, will definitely go back!
(5)C. B.
Wolfgangs does burgers and lobster bisque correctly. Huge 1/2 pounder done medium So good and what a bargain at lunch. Burger + for $10. Staff is impeccable
(4)BestofHawaiibyKalani S.
As a very recognizable steakhouse, the consistency from waiters to the presentation of the food, WG has my vote as the best Dry Aged Beef Steakhouse in Waikiki. Pros: 1. Bone-In Ribeye was perfectly cooked 2. Mac/Cheese- really??? Is it because of the broil? Soo ono. 3. I'm an island boy and never grew up eating anything potatoes. Wow..Garlic Mashed Potatoes soo Ono. Cons: 1. I couldn't thing of any... I will be back for more... BestofHawaiibyKalani.com
(5)Brandon Y.
2.5 stars for the food but i'm going to give it 3 stars because we had excellent service here. I can't believe this place is so busy but i'm guessing they just get a tons of tourists as customers. Thick Cut Bacon - I had to try this because everyone yelps about it. The slice is pretty big but I wouldn't say its worth it at $7. From the reviews I read it sounds like it's cheaper during the happy hour. It's Canadian Bacon but I want to say it tastes more like something between Bacon and Canadian Bacon. Ribeye Steak - You get a pretty big portion but you should be for $60. The piece that I had was slightly under-seasoned. I ordered mine medium and it came out as a perfect medium. Mashed Potatoes - They just melt in your mouth. I'm not sure how they make them but they are very smooth. Creamed Spinach - A good side to get if you want a vegetable. Very simple but good. Broccoli - Pretty much plain broccoli, it was a very boring side to have. German Potatoes - I was expecting a lot from these after reading all the reviews. They were just ok for me, I had a lot of soft ones and I might have liked it if they were a little more crispy.
(3)Will I.
This review is based off a bunch of dining experiences, all but one of which were for lunch. Lunch specials! For $10 you get some awesome choices. I've had the Sirloin Burger and the fish and chips. Both are really good and come with a bunch of fries on the side. I really like the sauce that they serve with the fish as it is dill based instead of sweet relish. They also have some salads $14 loco moco (pretty damn good!) and a $39 Steak, mash, spinach, cheesecake combo. Almost the same deal that they offer during restaurant week but w/o the salad I believe. I'm a cheap bastard so I love the $10 specials but since Ive had that steak in the past and know its amazing I'm gonna have to hit that up next time. Steaks- just FYI they serve dry aged steaks. While I love the flavor this brings it could be off putting for some. Service...hmmm...if you look at the reviews you'll notice a trend that lots of people were disappointed, I can certainly see why as the service has gotten steadily worse. This last visit we both had ice tea and not once was it refilled. By the halfway point I drank it to empty along with the water, waiter came by took away plates dropped off dessert menu and nary an offer of "refill your tea or water?" I mean do they dock you pay if you carry a pitcher of water when checking tables or just bring a new glass of ice tea? Maybe you would get 25% tip instead of 10%? I just learned that I won't bother ordering drinks with meals in the future. Food 5 stars- nothing bad...lots of good! Atmosphere 4 stars- nice setting, white table cloth Value 5 stars- based off happy hour or lunch specials Service 3 stars- keeps going down. So sad.
(4)Elsa B.
I wanted to bring my husband here for fine steak!!! We started with the beef carapaccio absolutely amazing. Then ordered a sirloin, we were certainly pleased with the steak cooked to perfection. The service at the bar was great, Stephanie and Hans get a thumbs up!!! We were extremely happy overall!
(5)Jon M.
Very average, food wasn't full of flavour and was not suited to its ambience. Wait staff were attentive but not welcoming. Looks fancier than it is
(2)Malia H.
OMG I think I've died and gone to meat heaven. I am not a meat girl, never have been. But after having the bone in ribeye here... call me a carnivore! I came here about a year ago for the first time to have lunch, since I heard they had lunch specials. They have a few lunch deals including a $10 hamburger which is pretty yummy. I've been meaning to come here for dinner. And only now, I finally got here. It is a big pricey but so worth it based on service and food. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. They were attentive, but not like third wheels at my family dinner. We started off with some bread and wine. They gave us two types of bread and butter. I must say they have a pretty extensive wine bottle list and a small by the glass selection. If you feel like a baller, they have a $1800 bottle of wine. All of their dishes were a good size and definitely can be shared. I say go family style since everything is ala carte...that way you can sample different things. As an appetizer, we got the jumbo shrimp cocktail. It came with four huge shrimp and sauce on the side. Plump and flavorful. We also got a mixed greens salad. It was a simple mix with a house vinaigrette but we paid extra for the Roquefort which totally dressed the greens up. Definitely should be ordered if you are a cheese lover. For sides, we got sautéed peas and Maui onions. I love peas. These peas were sweet and a little overcooked so they were not crunchy. But they went well with the Maui onions. We also ordered lobster macaroni and cheese. This was decadent, huge chunks of lobster and drenched in cheese. The cheese was very rich so I could only eat a couple of bites. Too much cheese does not make for a happy Malia. We had a baked potato and that was this biggest potato I have ever seen. It literally was almost the size of the plate. All their meat is U.S.D.A. prime and dry aged. I'm at a steakhouse, therefore I should eat steak, right? I fought the rugs to eat lobster and for my entree, I chose the bone in ribeye. This piece of meat was huge and extremely full of flavor. The meat was soft and had fat weaved through the cut. When you took a bite, the fat just seemed to melt in your mouth and enhanced the steak. I can't believe I said that (I always cut off all the fat on meat) but it's true. I couldn't finish it all and took half of the steak home, amongst half the peas and mac and cheese sides... I had another meal the next day and enjoyed the bone in the comforts of my own home where dainty manners are not needed. There were three people dining to give you an idea about portion size. The other two also had their own entrees. My tummy was so happy and full, I couldn't even get to dessert. Desserts included your basics...cake, cheesecake, ice cream, etc. Highly recommend the bone in ribeye and this steakhouse for a good piece of meat!
(5)Brooke O.
I am indeed a fan, I love this place for steak. One of my favorite dinner places. I go with a few girlfriends and we order almost every side dish and share. The service is great, the location is great and we can sit after and take our time with dessert and do not ever get "the vibe" to hurry up and leave. Once we stayed and chatted for four hours and no one even hinted we over stayed our welcome. That alone makes them a winner!!!
(4)Mari K.
If you're looking for a great steakhouse in the heart of Waikiki, this is the place! Definitely make reservations prior to dining. Even with reservations, you still might have to wait for your table to be ready. This is a very, very busy restaurant -- but they do take good care of you so don't worry! On our last visit here, our party got seated at a window seat right above Kalakaua Avenue which was a very pleasant surprise. My son was kept occupied during the dinner watching buses and cars going by and we could enjoy our dinner! Hallelujah! Everything on the menu is ala carte. Steaks, sides, starters, etc. We ordered oysters and the Wolfgang Salad for starters which was a great way to start the night. I personally love filet mignon -- Wolfgang's filet was delicious. Juicy, not dry, and had a great taste. The rib eye was a huuuuuge piece and did not disappoint. For sides, we had mashed potatoes and creamed spinach --- soooo goood! Service has always been good the times I have been here. Really attentive servers and waiters. Ours was particularly amazing - he brought a small dish of rice for my son and searched high and low for children's cups. When another special occasion comes about we will probably be back :)
(5)Johanna M.
Happy hour at Wolfgang's is a pretty good deal. My hubby and I ventured over to Waikiki one day to play tourist, and we stumbled upon this spot. After conducting thorough research on Yelp, we found that Wolfgang's offers a pretty rad happy hour. You like steak? Potatoes? Spinach? Cheesecake? Of course you do. I am actually not a big steak eater, but I really enjoyed my visit to this spot. They have some other nice options for their happy hour, but the Taste of New York is the best deal. I think the happy hour runs from noon to 6 p.m. Don't quote me on that. You'll have to call them to confirm. Either way, we went on a Sunday afternoon, which means they had a wait for the seats at the bar, which were occupied by dudes who were clearly there since early on....drinking heavily. It took a while to get seated, but not Waikiki Cheesecake Factory-long. Once we had our seats at the bar, we chatted with the bartenders and they were really nice. The only issue we had was the heat. Apparently the AC behind the bar is broken and we were sweating the entire time we were there. In fact, we probably would have stayed and had more drinks were it not for the heat. It was miserable. I felt so bad for the bartenders too. They have to wear long-sleeve, button-up shirts with a tie...they were also sweating a lot. I hope they fix the AC soon. We had heard a lot about the bacon, so we ordered it. It was good, but nothing crazy. I might try another appetizer next time we visit. My husband and I shared the Taste of New York offering which was great. Since I am not a big steak eater, the highlight for me was the creamed spinach....so dope. I actually enjoyed the steak as it was crispy on the outside and really well seasoned. I was surprised at how much I liked it. The meal is also capped with a lovely cheesecake from Junior's in Brooklyn. That was actually a really nice surprise. Everything was great and I would totally come back here for the happy hour. I think they would make a killing if they offered it in the dining room as well because there were a ton of people waiting to be seated at the bar for happy hour when we were there, and there were a lot of empty tables while we were there....just something to think about.
(5)Ariana M.
Decided to check out Wolfgang Steakhouse for restaurant week :3 The special that they were offering was a prefixed dinner for $35 per person. Incase you don't know, this restaurant is located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center on the third floor. This was my first real dining experience here. I been here once before for a conference performance for work. That experience and this was, was totally different :) The staff here was super on top of their game! All were very helpful with all the questions we had regarding the food. Now the food, that was great!:D lol THE GRUB: Restaurant Week Fixed dinner $35 per person [[ WOLFGANG SALAD ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… This salad came with a lettuce cup filled with shrimp, bacon, tomatoes, onions, red peppers, string beans, tossed in a light vinaigrette. [[ NEW YORK SIRLOIN 12oz ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I had mine cooked medium-rare. It was perfect! Super filling though, I couldn't finish it all. [[ NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE ]] yelp.com/biz_photos/wolf… I'm honestly not a cheesecake person, but this one was delicious!
(4)Rob M.
Burger sliders, Wolfgang salad and happy hour drinks with the amazing bartenders makes me feel like home! Love it!
(5)Judith H.
Still five stars but the prices have gone up. And still a bargain for the quality and quantity. One of my favorite spots!
(5)Steve B.
Great pice for lunch in Waikiki. $10.00 lunch specials. Wine pricy. Service help top notch. Second floor overview of Kalakaua Avenue. White linen and cool atmosphere. What was not to like. $35.00 for two and we both went away stuffed. Looking forward to going back with friends.
(4)Brian B.
The lunch special is out of this world. My wife and I been in Waikiki for 5 days and we've been looking for the best restaurants. All the restaurants were disappointing expect Wolfgang. We ordered the 1/2 pound burger which was amazing and the fish and chips were awesome. The burger is so big and juicy my wife who hates hamburger ate 1/2 of mine. We loved this place so much, on the way out we made reservations for dinner to try their dry aged steaks. Did I mention the lunch specials are only $12.95... Must try.
(5)Jonathan R.
We came here for lunch and got the 1/2 pound burger, fish and chips, and a couple of drinks. (all from the lunch special). I ordered the burger medium rare because I like my burgers medium. I already know when it comes to burgers that they usually come out a level higher than what you order... Anyway, the buger was fantastic with pepperjack cheese and those thick cut fries. Their onion rings are okay but I had better. The fish and chips were delicious. The mahi mahi was not fishy was perfect. It was crunchy but not oily and tasted better with just a squeeze of lemon rather dipping them in the tarter sauce which was also good. The only negative thing I have to say (unfortunatly) is that the service was not what i expected. It took them a while to even provide us with menus or take our order. One waiter had to ask us "Did you guys get a menu?" then we eventually got water and the menus. Conclusion... I would recommend this place for lunch rather than dinner because of the quality of service. $12 for a delicious burger is perfect for those on a medium budget. Good things come to those who wait...right?
(4)Tim D.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is my favorite place for a nice steak. I hate going to Waikiki, but this is one of the few reasons I actually would go there for. It is very expensive but it's worth the high price. I always get the filet mignon, it's very tender and cooked to perfection! Service is nothing above par. During my last visit, we had a server named Travis. He wasn't very friendly or good at describing the menu items. However, they were very busy so I can understand the lack of service. One thing I didn't like was that he literally made me take a bite of my steak in front of him to make sure it was cooked properly. Who does that? Especially at a high-end restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend Wolfgang's Steakhouse if you're looking to enjoy a great cut of steak!
(5)Justin C.
Talk about lunch specials! $10 Wolfang specials are incredibly hard to beat! If you can find the time during your work day to come down i would recommend it. They have killer fish and hamburger specials that rival many burger places on this island. Plus you have the very eloquent staff to make sure the meal is just right. Everyone is professional and they do a good job at making sure your table is taken care of, even in a packed house. This place does fill up pretty quick, so my best bet is to make a reservation before hand so you are guaranteed a table
(4)Dub C.
3 for 3! Third time I have been here in last 2 years where our appetizers came out after the steak. Sorry, but that is unacceptable! This should not happen at this type of establishment, and would not have happened all 3 times, if: 1. Waiter put in steak order after appetizers were delivered. 2. Waiter wasn't in such a rush to turn tables. 3. Checked on us if we had got the appetizers. No apologies, no compensation (not looking for a free meal) , but at least take off the appetizers from our bill. I finally felt like this needed to be addressed. I called 3-4 days in a row, got the same response "managers are busy!" Finally, I got in touch with a manager, and explained to him about this situation. Manager was apologetic. I was offered to find my receipt and they will refund the appetizers. Well I can't find my receipt. Anyways, I get the feeling as long as tourism is doing well in waikiki, the management probably could give a rats a--! In conclusion, i will not be back, and the 10 different guests I have taken there most likely won't be back too. Kefes!
(1)Nalani A.
This is the best steakhouse I have ever been to. Hands down the service and the food are delicious!!! The steak perfectly cooked and the servers never leave your glass or your bread basket empty. It may seem a bit close quarters, staring at your neighbors plate except it's all good fun. Mostly Japanese tourists, however locals, it's worth every cent. The music is 80's totally not what you would expect, except it just adds that much more to the place. Check it out!!!
(5)Justin N.
Most thoroughly average expensive chain-feel restaurant in the heart of Waikiki. It's probably a hair more enjoyable if you get a patio seat so you have something to look at. Staff less than professional for this style/grade of a restaurant. Food thoroughly average stuff obtained from the same giant chain suppliers as every other place.
(2)Tyra S.
sad to see the $10 lunch menu increase in price. :( now $13. that shocked me. i have had the $10 special maybe 8 times over 2-3 years. and suddenly walk in and see $13! wow with tax and tip ... now over $15. the Kahala Hotel burger at $20 is not looking so expensive anymore.
(3)Kim M.
MOST FULFILLING AND EXPENSIVE LUNCH, EVER - Two Dozen Oysters - Oysters are always a treat. - Canadian Bacon - My favorite Canadian Bacon, ever. Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is so thick, juicy, and delicious; my mouth waters just thinking about it!!! - Beef Tartare with Quail Egg and Extra Onions - LOVE. I'll order this, along with a couple slabs of their fab Canadian Bacon, every single time I dine here. - A Whole, 3lb Lobster - Friggin' crazy huge, tender and sweet! Perfectly cooked. - Lobster Mac 'n Cheese - Creamy, rich, and sinful. - Chips (with Steak Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing) - The chips are regular chips, but dipping them in the Wolfgang's Steak Sauce kicks it up! And their Blue Cheese Dressing is suuuper good with the chips, too. - Cocktails & Grappa I didn't eat all this by myself, but still.. It was a lot of food for 4 people to share. Plus, one friend ordered a burger... And each of us had our own tartare. Talk about heifer-status. LOL. It was definitely over $450 for the whole lunch (I don't remember the exact amount... I know it was well over $400), which is expected based on the quality and quantity of food we ordered... But I don't think I've ever spent this much for lunch. $100+ a head is a little over-the-top for me. But, I'd do it again in a heartbeat! #likeaboss HAHA. (If I don't go broke-ass-bitch status first! #swerve) MOST EXPENSIVE TAKE-OUT, EVER - 2 Filets - 2 Orders of Asparagus - 2 Orders of Garlic Mash - 2 Orders of Canadian Bacon - a must for any and every visit to Wolfgang's.. Duh. My gf Tiff and I were craving some Wolfgang's for dinner, but I had to get home... So, take-out it was! BTW - Wolfgang's gives disposable steak knives!!! WHAAAA?! Crazy, right? I didn't even know such a thing existed. Anyway, dinner was fab and I was home in a timely manner. We could have bought steaks from the store and made them ourselves to save some scrilla ($$$)... But this was easier and much more fun! Hah. Plus, Wolfgang's Canadian Bacon is killerrrrrrrrr. #boss VERDICT Although a little pricy, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is well worth the extra change ($$$). Great food, professional service and a wonderful dining experience. Yep. That's what I think about this place.
(4)Lance H.
We had the Steak for 2 and the lamb chops . Sides included asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was great. I highly recommend. Go for lunch. Same menu, less crowded.
(4)Robert G.
Service was not what I expected for the price they charged. Meal was good and the portion is BIG. So if you have a tooth for steak and your hungry this is the place to eat! Mashed potatoes were great! Nothing to rave about here ... Just what's to be expected ...
(3)Brandy W.
When you go to Wolfgang's, expect to pay a lot. That is why they have 4 $$$$ on yelp. With that said, Wolfgang's delivered exceptional service with above average steak. While we had the worst experience driving and parking at Wolfgang's (I've NEVER seen the royal hawaiian center full for no reason), the employees at the steakhouse were very accomodating, making sure we still had our table despite being 30 minutes late and even served me heartily while I was waiting for my husband to park. We ordered 2 servings of canadian bacon, steak for 2, creamed spinach, and german potatoes. The canadian bacon was good, especially since we were starving, but not so amazing that I need to feature it in my review. The steak had filet mignon on one side with strip on the other side. I liked that they cooked it a little rarer than most, although we ordered medium. I can't stand overcooked steak. The steak was good but not great. I had some bites that were fattier than others, which, in my opinion, diluted the flavor of the meat too much. The creamed spinach was my favorite part of the meal! It was not inundated with cream, but just gave it a little softness to the cooked spinach. German potatoes are baked country potatoes at its simplest description. Although they were really good, I would not differentiate them from other really good country potatoes. For my birthday they treated us to cheesecake and chocolate mousse. I loved the crust to the mousse and the homemade whipped cream, but this is hard to compete with cheesecake factory just a few levels below. I deducted another star for lack of wine information. I ordered the pinot noir by the glass and the waitress could not tell me what she served me, only that it was a pinot. When I asked her to inquire with the bartender, she gave me the name of the winery and that's all, no year nothing.
(3)Rollin W.
Nothing to really complain about, the food was great, but for the price, I would expect more. The food should have been mind blowing delicious. The service should have been outstanding.
(2)Yuko A.
Never been here for dinner but if your friends w/ Russ M. and you work in Waiks there is a HIGH chance Wolfie's will be on the lunch list. Lunchtime has a killer $10 deal: Burger OR Mahi Mahi Sandwich Both are good, just depends on what kind of mood you are in. The best part is that its served with steak fries PLUS ONION RINGS! (yes I know there are some onion rings lovers like me out there) If you are looking for a salad they do have a few chopped salads. Theres usually always a crowd during lunch but the waiters have been pretty on it lately....If you know what you want when you walk in, even better. You'll have time to eat, chat, and people watch.
(4)Charlie A.
The Filet, T-bone, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Spinach, and Bread...PERFECTION! Expect to pay about $100 per person, but well worth it!
(5)Andrea W.
I planned on taking my friend here for her birthday, so I tried to make a reservation on Yelp via Open Table the night prior. They didn't have the time slot I wanted available, so I called and they said they'd be able to fit me into the time slot I wanted. Arrived on time, and saw it was fully packed with Japanese tourists inside eating and people outside waiting to be seated. We were helped shortly and got our table after a few minute wait. We ordered the steak for two, sauteed mushroom, onion rings, and I secretly asked the server about dessert for the birthday girl when she went to the restroom. The wheat bread that the server brought was really good! It was nutty and slightly sweet. Steak for two - Big, delicious portion of steak. It was very flavorful and tender, but a bit on the fattier side. We couldn't finish the whole thing and had to take it home. Sauteed mushrooms - Yummy! Perfectly seasoned. Fried onion rings - Kind of suprised with the big portion of this order. Also, very good. Chocolate cake (complimentary for bday girl) - Very chocolately, but good. And it was free, so I really have nothing to complain. So overall, the food was excellent!!! Service was also very good. Our server and busser was very attentive. However, I had to knock off a star for ambience. When you go to a nice steakhouse restaurant, you kind of expect a great atmosphere where it's not too loud and you kind of can talk to the other person. Nope. Not the case here. It was loud and the whole restaurant was 99% Japanese tourists in t-shirt and slippers with their kids. The tables were so close together I could look over and see what the people next to us ordered. Great food, but it didn't give me the fancy restaurant vibe.
(4)Elizabeth C.
I am from NY, and I go to Wolfgang's on Park Ave as many times as possible, maybe 4 times a year, maybe 5, because my BF loves it. While on vacation in Honolulu last year, we noticed they had a Wolfgang's. Just like NY, the place is upscale and awesome looking, great location. Only complaint I have is about the food itself, which is the most important part of our experience. The food was not up to par with Wolfgang's in NY. The porterhouse was very fatty, and the creamy spinach was too soggy. I was quite disappointed. I hate having to give this place 2 stars because I think Wolfgang's is the best brand in the steak business (I think the Wolfgangs on Park Ave is better than Peter Lugers in Williamsburg. But the Honolulu branch in Honolulu just wasn't as good, and on the night of our visit the waiters weren't friendly and we felt somewhat rushed and uncared for.
(2)Mike M.
Made a reservation for two at 8:30pm and waited 20 min... And no explanation at all... I'm very disappointed... What's the point of making reservations...
(1)Jaime A.
we came here on Sunday, lots of people but we had a reservation, and everything went great. the service is outstanding, we ordered the steak for 3 and it was delicioso! you dont even need steak sauce for this thing.... simple that good!
(4)Shane S.
Visited April 28th, 11:30 am Party of 2, Chose to sit at Bar If you don't want to "break the bank" to dine here, the best time to dine here is during lunch from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, to take advantage of their $10 Lunch Specials. Validated Parking for up to 4 hours. Plus, you don't have to dress up...shorts, shirt and slippers are perfectly acceptable attire during this time of day. Since it was Sunday, they have a weekend brunch menu as well. My wife had the French toast with Bacon ($12.00) and I had the $10 Prime Hamburger special. $2.00 additional for cheese. We sat at the bar and as another bonus tip, bar patrons get a basket of potato chips. Our Food Bill, minus the adult beverages & tip were less than $25. Parking for 3 hours in Waikiki came out to $2.00 total...Wow... My recommendations, you have to try the Sizzling Canadian Bacon as an appetizer as well as the $10 Prime Burger Special.
(5)Shandis C.
This review is for the lunch special only. Lunch special is served from 11:00-3:30 daily and there are about 4 options that you can choose from, for $10 each. That's quite a deal for lunch in Waikiki in a nice restaurant like Wolfgang's Steakhouse. On the day we went, I ordered the 1/2# burger and my husband ordered the mahi sandwich. The burger was good and I loved the onion rings and fresh cut fries that came with it. The burger didn't really strike me as extraordinary, but it was good nonetheless. My husband said that his mahi was dry. It was a very large portion though, and it also came with onion rings and fries. For $10, I would come back for lunch with girlfriends or maybe for a small get together. Before visiting Wolfgang, of course I read the reviews on yelp, and there were so many reviews addressing the poor service here. Service reviews were so bad that it was almost comical and I was expecting the worst, to say the least. I'm happy to say that our server was really friendly and gave us great service. Guess we lucked out. One thing that seemed a little off was vibe in the restaurant. It felt a little "dead". There was no music, and while there were quite a bit of people, it was very quiet and it just felt sort of like we were eating in a library. Can't put my finger on it, but it felt a little somber. Other than that, good deal for lunch in a well established eatery.
(3)Kris L.
Ribeye was served under cooked (rare when ordered medium rare) steak was cold as well as the plate, knife was dull, service was lack luster. Was given wrong check. Bartender comped a glass of port but it was too little too late.
(2)Jarod H.
Five stars. The steak was spot on today. Went for lunch. Had also the German Potatoes, cream spinach, broccoli, and onion rings. Left there really full. Had me a few Sierra Nevadas too. Was a bit disappointed that they ran dry on the local brews on tap (Maui Blond IPA & others), since they had a big demand the night before, according to the waitress. Bummers! But that's okay, Sierra is always good.
(5)