Gaslamp
Kailua
Restaurant in Kailua, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Gaslamp is a practical Kailua dinner option when the goal is an easy evening meal rather than a highly documented destination booking. Choose it over daytime peers like Moke's Bread & Breakfast for night plans, but cross-shop Kalapawai Cafe, Big City Diner, or Baci Bistro if cuisine specifics, price certainty, or occasion polish matter more.
About Gaslamp
Gaslamp is a Kailua option to consider when the plan is dinner. The useful read is simple: choose it for an evening meal in town when practical details matter more than a heavily documented chef story, tasting-menu structure, or award trail.
Gaslamp is a practical choice. Details cover the evening hours and a smart-casual dress code, but not cuisine type, price range, chef, seat count, named dishes, or awards. That means it is not the venue to choose on the strength of a specific menu promise. It works better as a direct Kailua dinner option when the current hours and dress expectations fit the plan.
A dinner-first Kailua pick, not a lunch listing
Timing is a strong reason to consider Gaslamp. It opens at 4:30 PM every day, runs until 9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday, stays open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. If the group is deciding between a daytime meal and an evening plan, Gaslamp belongs on the dinner side of the decision.
For a repeat Kailua diner, this is the sort of place to use when the itinerary needs a contained dinner rather than a destination meal with lots of advance planning. It offers practical details: evening hours, smart-casual dress, a Kailua location. These are the details to plan around.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Gaslamp if the brief is an easy Kailua dinner and the group is comfortable making the final call from current availability rather than published accolades. Cross-shop Kalapawai Cafe, Big City Diner, Baci Bistro, Casablanca Restaurant, or Moke's Bread & Breakfast if you are comparing other dining possibilities.
The caution is equally clear: do not use this as a high-stakes special-occasion choice unless the current menu, seating, price point match the group's expectations. In Kailua, Gaslamp makes the strongest case as an evening option with smart-casual dress, not as a place to over-plan around menu details.
Planning details
- Location
- 26 Ho'olai St, Kailua, HI 96734
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- gaslamphi.com
- Phone
- +18088290867
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Gaslamp reads as a neighbourhood steakhouse that anchors Kailua’s town-centre dining life. It leans into steady, reliable hospitality rather than tourist spectacle: locals value its consistency and the same quality on a Wednesday as on a Saturday. The setting is walkable from the beach park and feels accessible rather than theatrical, which keeps the mood warm and unforced. Regulars return because the room provides the quiet familiarity of a community fixture — a place where solo diners are as welcome as groups and where the emphasis is on dependable cooking and a steady, inviting atmosphere.
Best For
Gaslamp is best experienced at dinner, when its steakhouse classics and signature cuts take center stage. The restaurant suits date nights and special occasions but also works well for solo meals and group dining: the profile specifically notes the same welcome for a solo diner and for a table of eight. Because it functions as a neighbourhood fixture rather than a destination that demands advance planning, it’s a practical choice for weeknight dinners and milestone evenings alike, marrying elevated steakhouse fare with familiar, community-oriented service.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the steakhouse specialties on the menu: the King Arthur Beef Wellington, the French Laundry Wagyu Tomahawk and the Wagyu Sampler are the signature items called out. For groups, the Wagyu Sampler offers a way to try multiple high-end cuts. Expect consistent execution across nights — the write-up emphasizes the same quality on weekdays and weekends — and note that the restaurant is described as a neighbourhood fixture rather than a destination requiring advance planning, so weekday visits or more casual timing may be easier than at tourist-driven hotspots.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit, intimate space with sophisticated, Prohibition-inspired atmosphere and jazz lounge vibe.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- King Arthur Beef Wellington
- French Laundry Wagyu Tomahawk
- Wagyu Sampler
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if Gaslamp does not fit
Pick Baci Bistro if the group wants a more traditional sit-down dinner feel in Kailua. Choose Kalapawai Cafe if flexibility and casual pacing matter more than making the meal feel like the main event.
Restaurant context
How Gaslamp compares in Kailua
Gaslamp is the dinner-first option in this Kailua set. Moke's Bread & Breakfast is the clearer choice for a daytime meal, while Gaslamp makes more sense when the group wants an evening booking and does not need a published tasting-menu or award signal to justify the plan.
For a lower-risk casual fallback, Kalapawai Cafe and Big City Diner are easier to position: café-style flexibility at Kalapawai, broad predictability at Big City Diner. Gaslamp is better when the night calls for a more adult dinner setting, but less useful if the group needs price and menu certainty before committing.
If the decision is between a more conventional sit-down dinner and something less defined, compare Gaslamp with Baci Bistro and Casablanca Restaurant. Baci Bistro is the safer pick for a classic dinner mood; Casablanca Restaurant is the cross-shop when the group wants a more specific dining identity. Gaslamp wins on flexibility, not on pre-booking detail.
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Compare Gaslamp
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Gaslamp | Kailua | No published awards |
| Moke's Bread & Breakfast | Kailua | No published awards |
| Casablanca Restaurant | Kailua | No published awards |
| Kalapawai Cafe | Kailua | No published awards |
| Big City Diner | Kailua | No published awards |
| Baci Bistro | Kailua | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Gaslamp?
Gaslamp lists a smart-casual dress code, so aim for polished but comfortable dinner clothes. It is located in Kailua.
How far ahead should I plan for Gaslamp?
Hours are 4:30–9:30 PM Sunday through Thursday and 4:30–11 PM Friday and Saturday. Check the venue's current availability before making firm plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Gaslamp?
Dinner is the option, because Gaslamp opens at 4:30 PM every day and no lunch hours are listed. If you want a daytime stop in Kailua, compare it with other local options instead.
What are alternatives to Gaslamp?
Other venues to compare include Moke's Bread & Breakfast, Kalapawai Cafe, Big City Diner, Casablanca Restaurant, Baci Bistro. Gaslamp makes the most sense when you want an evening meal in Kailua.
Is Gaslamp good for a special occasion?
It may work if the occasion calls for a smart-casual dinner in Kailua and the current menu, seating, pricing meet your needs. The hours give it later Friday and Saturday availability.
Can I eat at the bar at Gaslamp?
Bar seating is not listed in the venue details, so do not count on it without checking ahead. If bar seating matters, contact the venue before going, especially on Friday or Saturday.
