Best Live Music Restaurants in Aiea

As you eat a meal at Merriman's, you can tell that each ingredient is selected with care. Sure enough, when I asked I found out the food is locally sourced from farms that the owners and Chef know and trust. Many items are hand selected by the box, not the truck load. Since the Chef from Maui transferred over to Merriman's Oʻahu, our entrees have been especially ono. At lunch today I planned to take home one of my two fish (ahi) tacos. No way! I couldn't stop finishing both. Last night my husband and I walked into Merriman's without reservations and sat at the bar. Who cares if we didn't get a table? The gregarious host, Cody Merriman, stopped by to share a laugh or two and answer our questions about the menu. My husband ordered their chicken entree for dinner and said it was the best chicken he'd ever had. And my taro falafel was also delicious. We can't resist their Waialua Chocolate Purse for dessert. I felt a little decadent afterward, but what the heck? There are lots of restaurants in our neighborhood, but for five years now we keep coming back to Merriman's which seems to be even better the last six months. Could it be the addition of the Maui Chef? We like the vibe. Energetic without being so loud you cannot carry on a conversation. We both think their Hawaiian music playlist is the best in the City. Wish I could think of something negative to say to make this review real. But having just come back from a great lunch with memories of a wonderful dinner there last night, I am only happy and satisfied.

Gotta love Moju Kitchen! The food is fresh and the cocktails are potent. We’ve never had a bad experience at this restaurant. Their happy hour is good and you should take advantage of it before the big rushes. The food tag is a little higher than average but it’s worth knowing it always come out perfect. And besides, if you live in Honolulu and you want perfect food, great cocktails, and live music, you’re gonna pay a little extra knowing it will be worth it. Staff has always been friendly and we like the options of both indoor and outdoor seating. We will be back!

Mangiamo’s Restaurant was really good, service was excellent for our party of 8. The food was good portioned and tasty. We were also accommodated with eight separate checks. Some restaurants frown when you ask for this. My only peeve is the sun rays hitting our backs while eating; this only affected the guests who were sitting with their backs to the golf course. I wish the hostess had suggested that we move our table inside or at least inform us about how hot it can get.

Just dined here last evening with our client from Germany and his local friend. Had asked for a table with a fabulous view (so we could "show off" a little for our guests). They delivered!! Perfect-O!! The food was wonderful! You must try that spectacular bone-in veal chop!! We all enjoyed our meals to the fullest. Hope to go back again sometime soon!! NOTE: My husband and I have been going to this establishment since it was known as "The Summit" (around 1979). It was great even at that time. And, it has only improved since then. Highly recommend it!

Absolutely amazing sunset dining experience. Food was delicious, ambiance was lovely, service was outstanding.