I walked in to the restaurant and it was empty, no people so I immediately got skeptical. We’ll let me tell you the food is outstanding. I’m a kid that grew up in the Moana Loa area of Oahu. I haven’t had good Samoan, Tongan and Hawaiian food in a long time. Great friendly service with Island hospitality and a beautiful smile. Come visit this restaurant. It’s legit if your craving for some great Island food.
Awesome family type feeling. Island style. Just like home. Got to try the Otai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Fish Plate, Taro Banana Curry Chicken Chop Suey and Lupulu Bomb Af, Pork Hock, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Sapasui, Tray of Sweet Potato, Chop Suey Lu Kapapulu Fried Lamb Flaps with Plantains, Banana Cake, Tray of Green Banana, B B Q Chicken, Chicken Curry, Fish, Tray of Rice,
Liauma
Constructive criticism:Otai is not supposed to be watered down like this. It also has a weird after-taste. I like a good otai. This ain't it.Poly food recommendations:Kale moa or sipiSapasuiTurkey tailPoly-style sipi tunu which is baked or fried pieces of lamb shoulders.Room for improvement:OtaiOta&Lu...they're just ok.Ambience has the tendency to make me lose my appetite here.Hours of operation. 11am is 11am opening. Island time is unprofessional.You guys should check out your competition to get an idea on how to improve.You'd be a good poly kitchen in this area. Ya'll make it feel warm like it's grandma's kitchen. I know ya'll got family members in the construction business who can paint or liven up the place. Good luck!! Really.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sione Talisa
Me and my wife visited cali from Florida we really wanted some island foodWe thought this place would be niceThe lady seems okayHowever she charged us 98$ for 2 plates 2 otai and 1 LuHere’s me thinking it can’t be that’s to over Priced but she carried on with the payment processing itI recommend not going to this place to eat they will rip you off big time
An H.
Wanted to eat there a lot. Drove there on a Saturday and arrived at 11:30 when it should be open. It was closed. Website info is very inaccurate.
B U
Delicious food, softest taro I've ever had I hope they don't change it. Luau is very good, not salty just right. Sorry I didn't take pics of my food I ate it all so fast ? they price flat rate for the plates and it was PACKED!!! We'll be coming by again soon!
Dbie D.
For starters, it was awesome being welcomed by Katalina herself. We have been here twice so far and it will not be our last. OUTSIDE: Parking is shared with a convenient store but plenty of parking every time we've been. INSIDE: Island luau vibes!! Even has a small stage area. Looks like a spot where you can hold a small get together. FOOD: I got turkey tail, palusami, taro, fa'i, sweet potato, chop suey, curry, rice and oka. Each was delicious and the amount was GENEROUS! She has many more food options which we will try on our next visit. DRINKS: Otai! So good! I knew I should've doubled on the drinks! I hope many more of our Polynesians come support Katalina's Island Grill! We don't have many poly restaurants out this way so it'd be awesome to see Katalinas restaurant thrive as she's our Go To for poly food!! Thank you Katalina.
Nancita M.
I've passed this so many times and finally tried it! I had the lamb ribs, curry, turkey tail, taro, and sweet potato. Everything was flavorful, tender and the portions were generous. Annabelle was so friendly and helpful! Definitely coming back.
Leo The Lion73
I love to support my fellow Pasifika people and there businesses but I have to be honest this place could do a lot better in terms of the ambiance and quality of the food.Understandably they like other business establishments have had to hike up their prices due to inflation but the quality shouldn’t have to suffer because of it and I eat with my eyes first so the most noticeable thing upon walking in is how unkept the space is and how dark it is inside. The food looked as if it was sitting all day and was unappetizing. Im also picky about how food establishments smell, when I walked in it smelled like I was in someone’s home not a restaurant. Every food establishment should carry and deliver top tier quality because you’re selling food for human consumption and if you’re going to sell food with a high price tag the environment in which that food is prepared should also have the same quality and cleanliness to match. Also, music was blasting hella loud so the lady serving me could barely hear me when we were talking. I gave 2 stars because the workers are nice but i hope the merchants of this place do better and clean the place and food up!
Itaisa Sikuea
They catered for my grandmother’s funeral. The food was delicious and plated along with the utensils. The Ota came with a iced cooler. Absolutely worth every penny.
If you poly, you already know! Excellent home cooking. Total meal with the drink was 35.00. I did not get enough lamb for that price. Auntie Katalina is so sweet and beautiful! She cooked, served & rang me up-solo! Everything was delicious! She also has fresh Mango Otai drink, it's like the Polynesian Bobo without the weird tapioca balls. Chunks of fresh Mango instead!
Olivee L.
ifo to the nifo!!! it was my family's first time ever at katalinas grill and it was sooooo good especially the sipi and muipipi highly recommend for any whos looking for some bomb tongan food!!!
Paul P.
The thing on the menu that I thought I was least appealing to me was the turkey tail. But someone else got it and I will definitely get that next time. I couldn't order it because the servings are so generous. Like, barely fit in the tray thingie. So ono!
Brigette Uili
Delicious food, softest taro I've ever had I hope they don't change it. Luau is very good, not salty just right. Sorry I didn't take pics of my food I ate it all so fast ? they price flat rate for the plates and it was PACKED!!! We'll be coming by again soon!
Mele T.
First timer , Friendly encounters as we entered with a sweet welcoming staff! We definitely enjoyed every bit of our meal , the lu Kapa pulu, taro, chicken pineapple sausage, sapasui was all amazing! Island food cooked to a T ! Met the owner katalina who stopped by our table to greet us ! We appreciate you guys for the amazing experience! Will be returning
I walked in to the restaurant and it was empty, no people so I immediately got skeptical. We’ll let me tell you the food is outstanding. I’m a kid that grew up in the Moana Loa area of Oahu. I haven’t had good Samoan, Tongan and Hawaiian food in a long time. Great friendly service with Island hospitality and a beautiful smile. Come visit this restaurant. It’s legit if your craving for some great Island food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Sapasui, Chicken Curry
Awesome family type feeling. Island style. Just like home. Got to try the Otai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Whole Fish Plate, Taro Banana Curry Chicken Chop Suey and Lupulu Bomb Af, Pork Hock, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Sapasui, Tray of Sweet Potato, Chop Suey Lu Kapapulu Fried Lamb Flaps with Plantains, Banana Cake, Tray of Green Banana, B B Q Chicken, Chicken Curry, Fish, Tray of Rice,
Constructive criticism:Otai is not supposed to be watered down like this. It also has a weird after-taste. I like a good otai. This ain't it.Poly food recommendations:Kale moa or sipiSapasuiTurkey tailPoly-style sipi tunu which is baked or fried pieces of lamb shoulders.Room for improvement:OtaiOta&Lu...they're just ok.Ambience has the tendency to make me lose my appetite here.Hours of operation. 11am is 11am opening. Island time is unprofessional.You guys should check out your competition to get an idea on how to improve.You'd be a good poly kitchen in this area. Ya'll make it feel warm like it's grandma's kitchen. I know ya'll got family members in the construction business who can paint or liven up the place. Good luck!! Really.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Me and my wife visited cali from Florida we really wanted some island foodWe thought this place would be niceThe lady seems okayHowever she charged us 98$ for 2 plates 2 otai and 1 LuHere’s me thinking it can’t be that’s to over Priced but she carried on with the payment processing itI recommend not going to this place to eat they will rip you off big time
Wanted to eat there a lot. Drove there on a Saturday and arrived at 11:30 when it should be open. It was closed. Website info is very inaccurate.
Delicious food, softest taro I've ever had I hope they don't change it. Luau is very good, not salty just right. Sorry I didn't take pics of my food I ate it all so fast ? they price flat rate for the plates and it was PACKED!!! We'll be coming by again soon!
For starters, it was awesome being welcomed by Katalina herself. We have been here twice so far and it will not be our last. OUTSIDE: Parking is shared with a convenient store but plenty of parking every time we've been. INSIDE: Island luau vibes!! Even has a small stage area. Looks like a spot where you can hold a small get together. FOOD: I got turkey tail, palusami, taro, fa'i, sweet potato, chop suey, curry, rice and oka. Each was delicious and the amount was GENEROUS! She has many more food options which we will try on our next visit. DRINKS: Otai! So good! I knew I should've doubled on the drinks! I hope many more of our Polynesians come support Katalina's Island Grill! We don't have many poly restaurants out this way so it'd be awesome to see Katalinas restaurant thrive as she's our Go To for poly food!! Thank you Katalina.
I've passed this so many times and finally tried it! I had the lamb ribs, curry, turkey tail, taro, and sweet potato. Everything was flavorful, tender and the portions were generous. Annabelle was so friendly and helpful! Definitely coming back.
I love to support my fellow Pasifika people and there businesses but I have to be honest this place could do a lot better in terms of the ambiance and quality of the food.Understandably they like other business establishments have had to hike up their prices due to inflation but the quality shouldn’t have to suffer because of it and I eat with my eyes first so the most noticeable thing upon walking in is how unkept the space is and how dark it is inside. The food looked as if it was sitting all day and was unappetizing. Im also picky about how food establishments smell, when I walked in it smelled like I was in someone’s home not a restaurant. Every food establishment should carry and deliver top tier quality because you’re selling food for human consumption and if you’re going to sell food with a high price tag the environment in which that food is prepared should also have the same quality and cleanliness to match. Also, music was blasting hella loud so the lady serving me could barely hear me when we were talking. I gave 2 stars because the workers are nice but i hope the merchants of this place do better and clean the place and food up!
They catered for my grandmother’s funeral. The food was delicious and plated along with the utensils. The Ota came with a iced cooler. Absolutely worth every penny.
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If you poly, you already know! Excellent home cooking. Total meal with the drink was 35.00. I did not get enough lamb for that price. Auntie Katalina is so sweet and beautiful! She cooked, served & rang me up-solo! Everything was delicious! She also has fresh Mango Otai drink, it's like the Polynesian Bobo without the weird tapioca balls. Chunks of fresh Mango instead!
ifo to the nifo!!! it was my family's first time ever at katalinas grill and it was sooooo good especially the sipi and muipipi highly recommend for any whos looking for some bomb tongan food!!!
The thing on the menu that I thought I was least appealing to me was the turkey tail. But someone else got it and I will definitely get that next time. I couldn't order it because the servings are so generous. Like, barely fit in the tray thingie. So ono!
Delicious food, softest taro I've ever had I hope they don't change it. Luau is very good, not salty just right. Sorry I didn't take pics of my food I ate it all so fast ? they price flat rate for the plates and it was PACKED!!! We'll be coming by again soon!
First timer , Friendly encounters as we entered with a sweet welcoming staff! We definitely enjoyed every bit of our meal , the lu Kapa pulu, taro, chicken pineapple sausage, sapasui was all amazing! Island food cooked to a T ! Met the owner katalina who stopped by our table to greet us ! We appreciate you guys for the amazing experience! Will be returning