Waioli Grill & Cafe

Made it back again tonight and tried the course for two. It was a great deal, the food was delicious as expected and service was great! At the end of the meal we were given disappointing news...it was the last night of service. I'm glad that we decided to go tonight, but sad that I will not be able to dine here again.

Truly tasty Japanese and Asian-inspired small plates, great for sharing with family and friends. Yakitori skewers are particularly good, especially the giant Kauai shrimp, grilled just right to bring out the sweetness. Grilled corn is to die for, perfect like breezy Hawaii summer nights. Don't skip the most memorable dish: bone marrow bibimbap, served table-side with every drip of marrow from a giant bone scraped then thoroughly mixed into your bibimbap for you, along with a steaming runny fried egg. Reasonable pricing overall, though the sake pours are on the skimpy side.

Great food! My favorite was the bone marrow bi bim bap. It was tasty and crispy since it was served in a hot cast iron pan. The pesto salmon with brichetta was alright, not as tasty as the bi bim bap. The wagyu katsu with demi sauce was crispy and had a nice glaze. Overall the atmosphere was very chic. Diverse menu choices and had a parking lot in front of the store. The prices I would say are around $$.

The inside of this place is beautiful and makes you feel relaxed. It doesn't look big from the front of the restaurant but they have a large dining area and semi private section. The bone marrow bibimpap is the tastiest I have ever had. It gives it a rich deep flavor. The wagyu TKG looks really pretty. I think a lot of the other ingredients overpower the flavor of the meat. Service is really attentive and friendly.