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Goen Dining + Bar, Kailua, HI

Goen Dining + Bar

4.8
4.8
1155 Reviews
$31 to $50
Hawaii Regional Cuisine
573 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2814

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Chef driven and crave-worthy, the GOEN Dining + Bar menu is a combination of creative Pan-Asian/American dishes showcasing Hawaii's vibrant local flavors in a hip & refreshing atmosphere. Locally sourced meats, fish, pasta, fresh salads & creative sushi bring guests a time-honored dining experience that only Roy Yamaguchi & his team can.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Live Music Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 263-4636
  • Website
    http://www.royyamaguchi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Yoichi Saito
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for thinking of Goen Dining+Bar for your special function! For any questions or inquires, please email: dfujiki@goenkailua.com
  • Location
    573 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2814
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua
  • Cross street
    Located next to Down to Earth and across the street from Ulta Beauty.
  • Parking details
    Right in Front of the restaurant, at the Lau Hala Shops.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • An Evening with Lingua Franca

    $99.00 per person

    May 1, 2025 only
    Join us on Thursday, May 1st at GOEN Dining+Bar in Kailua for a special evening with Lingua Franca Wines. This four-course dinner features elegant spring dishes paired with selections from the Lingua Franca portfolio, including Avni Chardonnay, Avni Pinot Noir, and the limited Tongue 'n Cheek Pinot Noir. Each pairing was selected to bring out the best in Chef’s bold, ingredient-driven menu—starting with Japanese Madai Carpaccio and ending with a decadent apple dessert. $79 + $20 wine pairing FIRST COURSE Japanese Madai Snapper Carpaccio Roasted Golden Beets with Shiso | Coulis de Tomate | Burrata Crumbles | Baby Romaine | Crispy Garlic | Caesar Foam Wine Pairing: Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay Tasting Notes: Aromas of citrus, white flowers, and spice. On the palate, balanced and vibrant with nuances of lemon peel, green apple, and a clean mineral finish. SECOND COURSE Kona Kanpachi Oreganata Pan Seared Kanpachi Filet | Oreganata Crust | Fried Artichoke | Gazpacho-Clam Nage Wine Pairing: Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir Tasting Notes: Dominated by red fruits with notes of black cherry, spice, black tea, and fresh herbs. Finishes with a round, velvety texture. THIRD COURSE Kabob Rack of Lamb Dauphinoise Potato | Grilled Anaheim & Red Bell Pepper | Lamb Jus | Drizzled Blue Cheese Honey Wine Pairing: Lingua Franca Tongue 'n Cheek Pinot Noir Tasting Notes: Heady notes of graphite, savory spices, roses, and violets. Intense flavors of anise, clove, cinnamon, and dark black cherry with a rich, structured finish. DESSERT Apple Pie Sheet Caramelized Fuji Apple | Vanilla Ice Cream | Crème Anglaise
    An Evening with Lingua Franca Photo

Offers

  • Beats+Bites+Brews

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Wed - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
    Join us between 4:00-6:30pm for musical stylings of local artists: Shane Kainoa (Sunday), Hoku Zuttermeister (Mondays), Randy Allen (Tuesdays), and Chris Rego (Wednesdays). Enjoy our Happy Hour grazing menu as well as $7 Drafts, $9 House Wines and $12 Lychee Martinees! Happy Hour Menu offered from 4:00-5:30 daily.
    Beats+Bites+Brews Photo

  • Bites+Brews

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
    Come unwind with us after a long day! Featuring our Happy Hour Pupu Menu, $7 Draft Beers, $9 House Wines and our top-selling Lychee Martini ($12)! More to come soon! Happy Hour menu offered from 4:00-5:30 pm daily.

    Bites+Brews Photo

Menu

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What 1,155 people are saying

Goen Dining + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

  • Oahu

    Hawaii Regional Cuisine

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Goen Dining + Bar offers a "cute" atmosphere and "excellent service," making it a favorite in Kailua. Renowned for "delicious" dishes like butterfish and truffle gnocchi, it also features "wonderful live music." Although some guests find the menu limited, the "chef's creations" consistently impress. A must-visit for happy hour and special occasions.
1,155 Reviews

  1. Ken

    Hawaii13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food preparation quality was inconsistent, with some dishes cooked to near-perfection but others just mediocre. Servings of mixed greens in salads were much too large in comparison with the skimpy volume of other salad ingredients. Service staff were efficient, unfailingly attentive, and a pleasure to deal with. Nice atmosphere and pleasant live music.

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  2. Karen VIP

    Hawaii6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is excellent, the service was exceptional and the new plants around the tables are nice but unfortunately there is a lot of noise from the adjacent parking lot

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  3. Jill VIP

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service Delicious food Fresh airy atmosphere Favorite kailua restaurant

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  4. Florlyn

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to eat. The food is consistently delicious. Love that menu is not overwhelming.

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  5. Sonny VIP

    Central Coast12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No complaints. Everything was great! Came here with the family for dinner. Food was delicious, restaurant was cute and service was great.

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  6. Cris

    Hawaii23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the first Happy Hour we’ve attended at Goen (usually go for dinner). There’s a good selection of smaller bites of their regular appetizers to share and cocktails/drinks to order at a reasonable price. Everything we ordered was amazing: Truffle gnocchi was creamy and delicious (our favorite of the night), the spicy deep fried roll, the mini burrata with bread (with a mini side salad with their signature dressing), and the popular roasted brussel sprouts and cauliflower. We were there on a Wednesday and they had live music. We arrived when it opened at 4 and I think that was the best time to go. It got busy shortly after. Will definitely go again for happy hour

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  7. Trudy

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meals were delicious, especially the Red Snapper and the Braised Short Ribs. Our server (Jacob) was terrific. Highly recommend the open air setting, the live music, wine list, appetizers and desserts.

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  8. Mona VIP

    Hawaii10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amy, our server, was very attentive and professional; food and service was outstanding as usual! Special thanks to Dani for the delicious tirimisu which is a new dessert item on the menu!!

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  9. GordonB VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a bit of upscale food and drinks with good value for Hawaii. Excellent service.

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  10. Geraldine VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great. Kind and helpful with my gluten free needs.

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FAQs

Goen Dining + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 263-4636.

Goen Dining + Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1155 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Goen Dining + Bar

573 Kailua Rd, Kailua, HI 96734-2814

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located next to Down to Earth and across the street from Ulta Beauty.
  • Neighborhood
    Kailua
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Live Music Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Hawaii Regional Cuisine, Sushi, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Right in Front of the restaurant, at the Lau Hala Shops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Yoichi Saito
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.royyamaguchi.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 263-4636
  • Private party facilities
    Thank you for thinking of Goen Dining+Bar for your special function! For any questions or inquires, please email: dfujiki@goenkailua.com
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