Lee's Hawaiian Islander

My wife and I went to dinner here on Friday expecting a fun time and karaoke. Unfortunately, everything fell flat. When we walked in, the whole restaurant was pretty much empty (that should have been our first clue.) Our server came by and asked what we wanted to drink and walked away mid sentence. He then said that they were closing early. Mind you, we went in the restaurant at 8:30pm. There was no karaoke, the food was laughable. The only decent thing was the pupu platter.
My wife and I ordered the zombies to drink and the drink was the best part of the evening. Will not return.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter

Just a fun and different experience from the usual dinning. Lee is a real character and makes killer Zombies so make sure you have a designated driver! Love the Polynesian theme as they're aren't too many of these restaurants around! Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays evenings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wonton Soup, Islander Zombie, Hot and Spicy Chicken

I used to love going here but it has completely changed. The food is horrible!! I know Lee's food and this wasn't it. The waiter was extremely rude to my wife and yelled at her when she asked for utensils. Bye bye Lee's, we won't be coming back!!!

Unique themed restaurants and bars are dying. Lee’s is a gem among them all. Incredible service, food, and ambiance. A historic and legendary piece of north Jersey history. We will keep it alive!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Soup, Noodles, Egg Roll, Shrimp Toast

We got to the restaurant a little after 5 pm. There was only one more couple dining. The whole time, we felt rushed. Food came out right away. We got a pu pu platter. Everything was good in it, but the chicken wings, we couldn't bite through the leathery skin. There were only 2 pieces each of chicken wings, 1 regular egg roll that seemed split in half, shrimp toast, some hawaiian beef skewers, and 2 pork ribs. I think that the price of $29 is a little bit hefty. We also got a shrimp cocktail and 2 Mai Tais. The drinks were good and strong, but we couldn't even enjoy them because, like I said, we felt super rushed. Needles to say, this visit was one and done.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter

Go to Lee’s!!! This place has everything. 70s Tiki atmosphere and decor (it’s so kitschy, it’s amazing), good food and amazing service.

The Pu Pu Platter is fresh and delicious! So filling! We shared 2 entrees with 4 people and had leftovers.

The drinks were amazing. Fruity and delicious. We had 2 rounds each and all needed to Uber home.

Nancy the host is so incredibly friendly and regailed us with stories about the place in the 70s. We even met Steve Lee the owner and namesake and he is a 90 year old spitfire. This is more than just a restaurant, this is an experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Shrimp Toast

If you like a very charming 70s Polynesian style vibe, this is a great place! Plus fun delicious cocktails

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter

Loved this place! They have been in business for over 50 years. Great environment, food is excellent! if you remember Lun Wah in Roselle this is a place just like it, just larger.

Parking: The parking lot is behind the building. It needs to be re-paved because of holes & cracks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Mongolian Steak

This is the way that restaurant hospitality should be done. The staff makes you feel like you are family. I love the atmosphere, with it's classic retro hawaiian vibe. The food is delicious and drinks are the best. Highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were there last night. Great atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful! The food was delicious!! GET THE SAMPLE PLATTER!! Share dishes are great for a group. Karaoke night was hilarious. Go here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the best Chinese restaurant in the New York Metro. I grew up in Mass going to the Kowloon north of Boston and I have been searching for a ‘Jersey Kowloon’ since I moved down here during covid. Nancy is the absolute best manager, host and personality I’ve come across in NJ. This place has me leaving feeling like i just stepped out onto 1A in Saugus MA. Hands down will come back once a month and bringing my friends. This is the spot I’ve been looking for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A gem in the rough

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Place is a mainstay...but old and tired. Food is average ....the service was great...time to move on...

Very nice place just get out hpuse too cabin fever winter people very nice karoke Fridays reservations a plus took my niece there last year she loved it new years day seen our neighborhood friends from we were kids lived on our block also owes sarelli on Broadway in bayonne very nice serves hotvtea winter all year we like close to the hpuse our dad been takking us there since we were kids I asked for a hamburger lol six or seven lol nice gem close to hpuse birthday hut celebration your truly kathleen jean spanarkel nice to go out friends neighbors

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved this place! They have been in business for over 50 years. Great environment, food is excellent! if you remember Lun Wah in Roselle this is a place just like it, just larger.

Parking: The parking lot is behind the building. It needs to be re-paved because of holes & cracks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pu Pu Platter, Mongolian Steak