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Blind Ox, Honolulu, HI

Blind Ox

4.5
4.5
772 Reviews
$50 and over
Speakeasy
Blind Ox is Honolulu's newest speakeasy providing its guests with a wide selection of premium Whisky and spirits, unique seasonal cocktails, and delicious tapas.
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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Phone number

    (808) 254-6369

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Mario

  • Private party facilities

    Break the ice and start your night out with something everyone will remember and talk about for a long time! Whether you’re entertaining clients, hosting a corporate party or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant and wait staff will make it a spectacular event every time!

  • Private party contact

    Clayton Handley: (808) 254-6369

  • Neighbourhood

    Honolulu

  • Cross Street

    Paliuli Street

  • Parking Details

    Valet opens at 5pm

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding. Excellent everything. Superb, Expert Staff.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, inventive cocktails, and the team graciously accommodated our infant son

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary

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  4. TedA

    Hong Kong Islan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easy going and friendly staff. Drinks and food were amazing . Very highly recommended!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blind ox steak with potatoes OMG AMAZING! PERFECTLY SEASONED. Had the octopus for Appetizer perfectly cooked beautiful presentation. This place did not disappoint. Small venue limited menu but that's what makes it AMAZING. Honestly a must when here in Hawaii !

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  6. KristinWP

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We can’t say enough good things about Blind Ox! In town to visit family and we just wanted to get out for good food alone; perfect date spot. We ordered 6 tapas and 4 drinks between the two of us. By far the best was the Uni Carbonara! Price point was as expected for a delicious and well presented meal. Highly recommend! Parking? They have valet that opens at 5.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is very high quality. Drinks are amazing! Definitely recommend!

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  8. Jgib

    Tallahassee

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drink. We ordered the bone marrow, escargot, and lobster roll. It was all phenomenal. Service was excellent and the ambiance was perfect for a date night.

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  9. MeganM

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! Bar tenders were fabulous, ambiance was excellent.

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  10. KAPA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing ambiance and service - We were delighted with the food, the bourbon, the wine and Nik, Paris and our parking attendant.

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  11. TiaM

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bartender was very skilled at making drinks and gave great recommendations for drinks and food.

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  12. Nexus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Everything, besides the 24k gold popcorn chicken, was phenomenal. My husband and I weren’t a huge fan of the batter on the chicken but the sauces made up for it. Our server Z was awesome as well. There’s plenty more on the menu we haven’t tried so we’ll definitely be back!✨

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  13. Jazzy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Overrated and underwhelming. Service was terrible.

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  14. Bendnit

    Portland

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    We had four taps which were wonderful. Had a cocktail and a bottle of wine and bill came to over $250 . We felt this price was excessive.

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  15. DawnielleE

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bartenders were so pleasant & nice. The tall Irish gentleman was fun to chat with & was very personable.

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  16. JoeH

    Orange County

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So hidden , but a gem inside , true speakeasy vibe. Most all food is small plates (tapas) , which gave way for us to try many foods on the menu . Food was excellent!! Service great !

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience5
    I wanted to enjoy this establishment. The ambiance and theme is amazing, but that is where it stops. We waited 15 minutes before the server came over which being that it was a busy Friday night we let it go. This trend continued for the rest of the night. Order drinks, wait 30 minutes for it to arrive. When the 24K gold chicken arrived it was greasy and flavorless. The Blind Ox Steak was decent, but the drinks were off so we didn’t even bother to order dessert. Epic disappointment especially factoring in the meal was almost 200$.

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  18. YoHolm

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was very excited to have a meal off the resort, and this Speakeasy was the ticket. The food was very good,I had the steak - super tender and flavorful. Craft drinks were very good. Just know this, like all things in Hawaii are a bit pricey, but this one was well worth it. Small venue, super cute. If you are a Bourbon drinker, this is your spot.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious drinks and food with creative and thoughtful ingredients. Definitely will come again!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails and tapas! Came here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint :)

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Awesome bourbon selection. Excellent drinks, food, and service

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  22. kiheifoodie84

    Hawaii

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great visit while in town from Maui. Food is tasty, fun and creative. Service & swanky ambience is superb to suit for a relaxed dining experience. I’ll be back again very soon. Thank you for a nice evening TEAM.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! And fun experience. One of our favorite meals while in Hawaii

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  24. Lissasembrace

    Hawaii

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    It's a really cool place. The staff was really nice. I loved the crafted cocktails and the food but the food and drinks didn't really mesh well for me. I'm sure it is fine for others. I just felt it could have been better if I knew what cocktails went with the food. I think I would have had a better impression if I just stuck to wine or spirits.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. franr

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, creative, sumptuous! Wait staff were attentive and every dish was “oh my god” when we tasted it. Drinks were superb and even the ice cubes were special. Great experience!

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  26. MarkC

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here, cocktails are of a very high standard and imaginative, service by the manager/mixologist was exceptional with a couple of free shots given whilst drinking at the bar seating which was a nice touch. If you are a whisky/e fan they have a amazing selection including some very top shelf ones Food is quite pricey but a bit different and on the whole worth it. Its outside of the Waikiki 'human zoo' so quieter and more civilised. Highly recommended

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  27. BamaGirl

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    The decor was nice, and the crème brûlée was good. The drinks were not good at all. The service wasn’t bad or good, pretty average. Overall it was not worth the money so will not be returning.

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  28. JoanN

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    This is my third time there. I love the place, food and drinks. HOwever, it took a bit longer than normal to get attention with long waits between refills. That was the only disappointment for the evening.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience5
    It was my birthday and they completely rushed us. Our reservation was 9:30 and establishment was apparently open til 11. They stopped serving drinks at 10:15 although the point of this place is that its a speakeasy I’ve never sat at any restaurant where they close the bar on you without giving you the chance to know. When my boyfriend asked about dessert she said they can try “whipping something” for us.. although we made reservation with birthday note. Extremely let down by experience and not sure if this place can really hold the title of “speakeasy”

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  30. Amber808

    Hawaii

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Drinks are pricey but there is good variety. It isn’t clear when they list a tequila at $40, is that a shot, 2 shots??

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! My boyfriend and I were first timers and we’ll definitely be coming back. The food was great and the ambiance was even better.

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  32. Tyree

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Thumbs Up ! Great Interior and style. Very whiskey and bourbon heavy menu

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic time. Food was awesome. Shared, 4ppl, charcuterie, Lobster roll and beet salad. Very tasty. Drinks are made by mixologist, super good. Went to bar afterwards, more drinks and the garlic fries are awesome. Make sure to make reservations, they are somewhat strict on that. Even though slow at the time, was told reservations at the bar would be coming in minutes, basically ask to leave. Very expensive, but well worth it.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience1
    Not really a speakeay. it feels like going into a messy yard. Decore is too much! Trying to be fancy, but it's definitely not fancy. Drinks were undrikable, we didn't try the food. Overpriced.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bought my husband here for a quick date night and the food was on point. The restaurant ambiance was great and the front of the house staff was amazing! Would definitely love to go back.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Excellent choice for a date night.

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  37. CaPa

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Loved the food, grateful for the fact there are several vegetarian options (not sure how vegans would fare). I didn't love our server unfortunately, very MIA most of the night, not very friendly (possibly my perception because I feel English may not have been her first language). But she was impossible to flag down and didn't really come to check on us. Also very weirded out by the "Who's your Caddy" cocktail, it comes with a golfball that cost extra? But we weren't made aware before ordering. It's written in small print only in the menu, not on the little advertisement for it printed on the table. Feels a little weird. Definitely didn't need a golf golfball... Overall, food was absolutely awesome and came out very quickly but felt like good quality. Grateful that they gave us more cheese for the Charcuterie board because we don't eat meat. Most of the drinks were great, some were... not awesome.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time here. The food the drinks just everything amazing.

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  39. SherylJ

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Blind Ox provided the best meal and experience on Oahu. About a 30 minute stroll from the Honolulu Zoo, we enjoyed a delicious meal off the touristy beaten path. Highly recommend the Lobster Rolls - best I've ever had - the Cesar Salad and the Spanish Octopus. The Old Fashion's upgrade to Angel's Envy whiskey were amazing! Can't wait to return on our next visit!

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  40. SarahM

    Orange County

    74 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    What was good about this place? No… really… what was good about it?

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Blind Ox is rated 4.5 stars by 772 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Blind Ox

829 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-1428

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Paliuli Street

  • Neighbourhood

    Honolulu

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet opens at 5pm

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Mario

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (808) 254-6369

  • Private party facilities

    Break the ice and start your night out with something everyone will remember and talk about for a long time! Whether you’re entertaining clients, hosting a corporate party or celebrating a special occasion, our restaurant and wait staff will make it a spectacular event every time!

  • Private party contact

    Clayton Handley: (808) 254-6369

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