Goen Dining - Kailua

Excellent food and service nice outside seating. We had edamame in soy sauce garlic fantastic the appetizers Fry basket fried portobello mushrooms with incredib... read more Excellent food and service nice outside seating. We had edamame in soy sauce garlic fantastic the appetizers Fry basket fried portobello mushrooms with incredible cream dipping sauce bruatta cheese bread with salmon so flavorful and dessert halo shaveice there was so many amazing flavors and different textures so refreshing this desert! We will be back for sure it’s a realculinary experience worth the price for everything.

I’m a huge fan of Roy’s restaurants so I was super excited to try this place. It was easy to get a weekend reservation and they seated us outside on a nicely la... read more I’m a huge fan of Roy’s restaurants so I was super excited to try this place. It was easy to get a weekend reservation and they seated us outside on a nicely landscaped patio. The service was laid back and the waiter was helpful. Overall felt like thefood was overpriced for what it was. It was good, but not amazing. Favorite part was the free spicy edamame in the beginningalong with the sesame salad. The misoyaki butterfish was a letdown.

Customer service and hospitality needs improvement definitely. We asked the hostess if we could be seated in the shade as it was not busy and plenty of differen... read more Customer service and hospitality needs improvement definitely. We asked the hostess if we could be seated in the shade as it was not busy and plenty of different seating options were empty and she replied that section was just cleaned for dinner and isunavailable I was hungry so I didn 't say anything. Never been told I couldn 't have more favorable seating in a place that wasalmost empty. This place has decent food but the staff needs a pick me upper and some enthusiasm. We were rushed to order andreminded that lunch was soon ending. Over priced food for understated dishes. Hire people with personality.

First time coming here and our experience was perfect! Made our reservation for 2 via OpenTable for 6pm. We got there, showed our proof of vaccination along wit... read more First time coming here and our experience was perfect! Made our reservation for 2 via OpenTable for 6pm. We got there, showed our proof of vaccination along with our IDs, filled out a contact tracing form, and were promptly seated. We ordered the FryBasket and Burrata for appetizers, and the Spicy Ahi and Lobster Bucatini for our main course. Everything wasdelicious! Service was stellar! We were constantly checked on, treated with enthusiasm and kindness. We came for my wife'sbirthday, and we got a complimentary fudge dessert that was also good! Overall, I'm incredibly happy with our experience atGoen and would come again!

Received excellent service from Kanani who clearly explained the menu and even told us the story of why the restaurant is called Goen. As per usual our dishes w... read more Received excellent service from Kanani who clearly explained the menu and even told us the story of why the restaurant is called Goen. As per usual our dishes were excellent!