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The Boardroom offers an intriguing dining experience, celebrated for its exceptional cocktails and inviting ambiance. While the farm-to-table concept impresses with fresh, well-prepared dishes, the limited vegetarian options may leave some guests wanting more. Service can fluctuate, especially during busy nights like New Year’s Eve, which led to delays and mixed reviews about meal timeliness and quality. Despite occasional staffing challenges, friendly servers and live music enhance the atmosphere, making it a lively spot for enjoyable bites and drinks. With an evolving menu and attentive management, The Boardroom continues to draw patrons eager to savor its unique offerings.
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Last update : 16.01.2024
Food was ok, little expensive for quality and quantity. Drinks and service was great. Bone marrow and kalbi was good. Pork belly porcheta was OK. Small portion and too sweet. Indoor seating was cramped, but at least it was out of the rain. Not sure if going back.
The food is totally delicious. The chef knows how to prepare tasty dishes. Everything is very fresh and the flavors all blend well. The portion size is on the smaller scale and prices on the upper scale. They have a good selection of specialty and yummy cocktails.
Since Boardroom has come under new management the quality of service has really gone downhill. A single server was responsible for the entire restaurant on a Friday night. This was purely poor management and no fault of her own. It was 20 minutes before our first drink order was taken and close to an hour and a half before our food order was taken. In fact we had to flag down our over tasked server to put an order in. The steak dish I ordered medium rare was delivered well done and was clearly left under a heat lamp for an extended period. Truly disappointed in the experience compared to our previous experiences at boardroom.
New Years Pre fixe menu was not a success. The beef was way too salty, they were not prepared so the wait was long. The dessert tasted like minute rice with tiny slivers of mango. Server was sweet and explained they only had two servers and 60 people. But the food and weird alcohol really made for a negative experience, taste your food a day ahead before you serve it. The scallop pasta was acceptable and the edamame to keep us from getting hangry in the beginning was a good move. Sorry but this was an epic flop. Stay with your charcuterie and pupus. $285 plus tip a total regret
Had 7p dinner rez and after 2 hours still had not received dinner, slow service, they never asked for drink refill or gave explanation or apology as to why it was taking so long for meal to arrive
Last update : 30.01.2023
Very nice place to have excellent drinks and great tapas. in any case is happy to come back.
Great drinks everything on their menu is delish. eating is okay, but for oahu standards they won't find anything better. service was wonderful and the ambiente makes fun.
I wanted to try this place for a past and a bit disappointed. first service was wonderful! because was quite delicious, but much overpriced and would like more options. we are sold there at 6:15 and already from two of the three specials. I really wanted to live this place, but too crowded and much overpriced! also outside was very crowded and very close together!
They had me at "live music". what was really great. song selection was on! but that's all. the cocktails were fantastic. the best rib was delicious and the homemade cake was like nothing we ever had! hana our server was a doll and the owners even came to talk and made it a special tasty for the first time! we will be there every time we are in kailua. recommended
The Boardroom is a lively spot w/ exceptional cocktails. All the servers are very friendly and you are made to feel comfortable and welcome. We were there Wednesday night while there was a guitar soloist, which was great. Note that this is still more bar and pupu (appetizers) than full restaurant (though they do seem to be trying to expand the menu) This is not where you want to go for a full traditional dinner, but is a great place to go for a fun bite and great cocktails.
