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    Buzz's Original Steakhouse, Restaurant in Kailua
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    Buzz's Original Steakhouse

    Lanikai, Kailua

    Restaurant in Kailua, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Buzz's Original Steakhouse is the safer Kailua pick for an easy seated dinner with drinks, especially for return visitors choosing between a full meal and more casual nearby options. Cross-shop Maui Brewing Co. Kailua for a beer-led hangout, Kalapawai Market for a quicker daytime stop, Formaggio Grill when the group wants a different sit-down dinner style.

    About Buzz's Original Steakhouse

    Buzz's Original Steakhouse is a Kailua option to consider for straightforward planning. Its details are simple, but they are useful for practical planning: it is in Kailua, it lists daily hours from 11 AM–2:45 PM and 3:30–9 PM, the dress code is smart casual. Those points give you enough to understand the broad shape of a visit, especially if your main questions are where to go, when it is posted as open, how dressed up to be.

    Because information is limited, it is best not to over-plan around details such as seating style, bar availability, group capacity, menu specifics, pricing, or takeout. Treat Buzz's Original Steakhouse as a practical Kailua choice when the hours and dress expectations fit your plans, confirm any other needs directly before going. That is especially important if your outing depends on a particular arrangement, since the basic facts do not answer every logistical question.

    Planning around the daily hours

    The posted schedule includes both a midday window and an evening window every day: 11 AM–2:45 PM, then 3:30–9 PM. The break between the two windows matters for planning, because it means the listed hours are not continuous from late morning through night. If your timing is flexible, the daily pattern gives you a clear midday option and a clear evening option. If your plan depends on a specific service detail beyond those hours, confirm it with the restaurant before committing.

    The dress code is smart casual, so polished casual clothing is the safest baseline. That does not require making the meal overly formal, but it does suggest choosing an outfit that feels intentional rather than beach-ready or overly relaxed. Avoid building the plan around assumptions about reservations, walk-in ease, bar seating, or party size unless you have confirmed them directly. The same caution applies to any expectation about how the visit will unfold once you arrive.

    Where it sits among Kailua alternatives

    For another Kailua meal, nearby options include Formaggio Grill, 22 Kailua, Kalapawai Market, Maui Brewing Co. Kailua, Morning Brew. Without details on Buzz's menu, pricing, or service format, the most reliable way to compare them is by checking current hours, availability, the kind of outing you want. In that sense, Buzz's Original Steakhouse is easiest to evaluate on its fundamentals: Kailua location, posted daily midday and evening windows, smart-casual dress expectations.

    The practical verdict: choose Buzz's Original Steakhouse when its Kailua location, daily posted hours, smart-casual dress code fit your plans. It is a better match for a visit where those basics are enough, a less certain fit when you need answers about other details. For broader planning, Our full Kailua restaurants guide is the better starting point.

    The takeBuzz’s is best for informal gatherings where the focus is on hearty food and easy company. Longstanding local loyalty and a family-friendly format make it a natural choice for family meals and low-key celebrations; the comfortable, unpretentious environment suits casual hangouts as well. Its steakhouse anchors — from the Prime Rib to the Buzz Burger and Calamari Steak — position it primarily as an evening destination, though the self-serve salad bar and open-air dining make it adaptable to relaxed daytime visits near the beach.
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    Restaurant contextKailua, United States
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    Planning details

    Location
    413 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
    Website
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    Phone
    +18082614661
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Buzz's Original Steakhouse presents itself as a stubbornly traditional neighborhood institution. The dining room favors open-air, low-tech comforts — ceiling fans, wood finishes and an unpretentious layout — rather than designed theatricality. That restraint reads as deliberate: the restaurant centers the meal itself, not the fuss of modern concept dining. The effect is quietly charming and relaxed, a classic, rustic steakhouse that feels rooted in local habit and decades of loyalty. Patrons come for familiar, straightforward food in a setting that resists reinvention.

    Best For

    Buzz’s is best for informal gatherings where the focus is on hearty food and easy company. Longstanding local loyalty and a family-friendly format make it a natural choice for family meals and low-key celebrations; the comfortable, unpretentious environment suits casual hangouts as well. Its steakhouse anchors — from the Prime Rib to the Buzz Burger and Calamari Steak — position it primarily as an evening destination, though the self-serve salad bar and open-air dining make it adaptable to relaxed daytime visits near the beach.

    Ordering Tips

    Lean into the house signatures and the self-serve salad bar. The menu highlights include the Buzz Burger, Calamari Steak and Prime Rib — order those if you want a straightforward sense of what the place does well. Use the salad bar as your starter to compose a simple plate before mains arrive, and expect straightforward, unfussy service in an open-air setting. Given the restaurant’s location across from Kailua Beach Park, plan for a relaxed, meal-first experience rather than a formal tasting or theatrical dining service.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Open-air beachy atmosphere with ocean breezes and classic Hawaiian hut design.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RusticIconicCozy

    Best For

    FamilyCelebrationCasual Hangout

    Experience

    WaterfrontHistoric Building

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • Buzz Burger
    • Calamari Steak
    • Prime Rib
    Planning details

    Location

    413 Kawailoa Rd, Kailua, HI 96734 · Directions

    +18082614661

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    Also consider

    Where to go if this does not fit

    Go to Maui Brewing Co. Kailua if the night is more about drinks and a casual group hang than a traditional steakhouse dinner. Pick Kalapawai Market for a faster, lower-commitment Kailua meal.

    Restaurant context

    How it compares in Kailua

    Buzz's Original Steakhouse is the better choice when the group wants a seated dinner with a drinks-friendly rhythm and low booking stress. Kalapawai Market is more useful for a casual daytime stop, while Morning Brew fits coffee, breakfast, or a lighter plan better than a full dinner.

    For drinks-first plans, Maui Brewing Co. Kailua is the clearer pick if beer and a relaxed group hang are the priority. Choose Buzz's when the table wants a more traditional dinner structure rather than a brewpub feel.

    Formaggio Grill and 22 Kailua are the better cross-shops when the group wants a different sit-down room. Buzz's wins on familiarity and ease; the others make more sense when the goal is variety within Kailua.

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    Maui Brewing Co. KailuaKailuaNo published awards
    22 KailuaOahuNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Buzz's Original Steakhouse?

    The dress code is smart casual. Buzz's Original Steakhouse is in Kailua, its posted daily hours are 11 AM–2:45 PM and 3:30–9 PM.

    Can Buzz's Original Steakhouse accommodate groups?
    Can I eat at the bar at Buzz's Original Steakhouse?
    What are alternatives to Buzz's Original Steakhouse in Kailua?

    Other Kailua options to compare include Kalapawai Market, Formaggio Grill, Morning Brew, Maui Brewing Co. Kailua, 22 Kailua. Check current details directly before choosing among them.

    Is the midday or evening window better at Buzz's Original Steakhouse?

    The hours list a daily 11 AM–2:45 PM window and a daily 3:30–9 PM window. Choose the time that fits your schedule, confirm any menu or service details directly if they matter to your plans.