Moani Island Bistro and Bar

I would give zero or negative stars if I could. Where to start? This restaurant failed us for Sunday brunch on just about every account! Starting with how long we waited to even be greeted by our waiter. Then drinks arrived and my diet soda was completely flat. We ordered French toast, crabcake Benedict, and a side of two eggs scrambled. French toast was cold and dry, and it was served with what the menu said is maple syrup, but it wasn’t. It was just maple-flavored syrup, big difference! The butter was these tiny plastic tubs of country crock!
The fruit that came on the side of the French toast was not good. I got one decent blueberry and the rest of it was junk. I don’t know what is put in the scrambled eggs, but I’ve never seen eggs that color or texture and there was this sweet flavor to it and no salt and pepper on the table and I couldn’t get my waiter’s attention to get us some so I tried to eat it, but I gave up because I didn’t even know what I was eating. When my friends Benedict showed up, there was a sunny side up egg on it instead of a poached egg so she had to send it back to get the egg fixed. The potatoes that came with it were literally raw in spots, all of them! To top it off, the crab is canned crab and it’s just salty and gross. All she could eat was the asparagus and a few bites of the lettuce that came on the side. (See photos of what we left on our plates.) Needless to say we were both still very hungry when we left so we had to go get some food straight away. We started out with getting protein drinks at Infinitea (so yummy) and we walked to Foodland Farms to get bentos and fruit plates. I can’t even give a star for the atmosphere because it was so noisy with plenty large screen TVs playing football. If you’re looking for a nice place for brunch on a Sunday, this is not the place! I wanted to get the manager because I didn’t want to pay for food that I didn’t eat, but my friend was too shy about it. Granted after my friend pointed out the raw potatoes, her drink charge was removed. Still yet, we each paid nearly $30 for nothing. So very disappointing to say the least.
Ps. See Yelp review for photos as I don’t see where to attach here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Food was amazing! We loved the edamame so much that we got another order. Spicy garlic shrimp was delicious along asparagus. Can’t wait to be back next time we’re on the island.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food with an amazing atmosphere. Great local music when we visited.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Kanaka Kalbi, Moani Special Fried Rice

Great place for friends and colleagues to hang out at

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Absolutely love! Came here when they first opened! They still rock! Had fun on my birthday!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Spicy Ahi Nachos

This place is amazing. Great local vibe, live music and good food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Parmesan Fries

Came on the suggestion of a friend. I had the Pele's prawns and they are dynamite! Their version of walnut shrimp. Very ono. Sons had hamburger steak and sliders with tots. Very generous portions. Looks pricey but I think it's worth it. Also had a pickled mango margaritas and it was very balanced and good. We will be back. Mahalo for an overall great meal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to eat local

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Spicy Ahi Nachos

What an awesome venue. We wanted a bar that locals went to and the moani island bistro and bar was recommended by the valet . Good food and grog, clean venue and good entertainment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The music stupid loud. You can't chat with someone right beside you it's so loud. People are crammed in, and then we were seated right in front of the stage. Right beside the speakers. Seeing as there are other similar reviews from 2 years ago. I doubt they will do any differently any time soon. I'll go elsewhere and I recommend the same to everyone.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Amazing place all around, great food, loved the family style. Great music and awesome service! Will return when we visit again ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome ? come on down...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful food and atmosphere ?
Great music

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We highly recommend Moani island Bistro.The owners have created a wonderful choice of food and all of the staff are awesome! Their food was delicious and the wait staff especially Raina and the two brothers that work the bar were so much fun. The owner came out and introduced herself. We loved it so much we went three times on our stay! 10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Part of my bi-weekly outing for dinner. Love the I live in Ewa Beach as they are right down the street. ?The garlic shrimp. Kimchee fried rice, smoked meat mac n cheese... for starters are Amazing. The performers are always on point. The service staff is very pleasant and helpful to explain the menu. Not pricey, excellent portions, clean, good vibes, locals making it lively and a must eatery. Good date night spot

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Shrimp, Smoked Meat Mac & Cheese, Spicy Ahi Nachos