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Pounders, Laie, HI

Pounders

3.4
3.4
201 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Celebrity Chef Graham Elliott brings in an elevated experience of Farm Fresh Island Style dining unique to Hawaii and it's tropical flavors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Hawaiian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 293-3287
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Graham Elliot
  • Private party facilities
    Our Outdoor Patio can be rented out for private events, maxing out at 50 people. Please contact the restaurant and ask for the General Manager to learn more.

What 201 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.1Food
  • 2.9Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pounders is a family-friendly spot offering a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like the "amazing fish nuggets." While some reviews mention slower service and limited gluten-free options, the staff's friendliness and ability to accommodate dietary needs shine. Ideal for island explorers, though food trucks nearby may provide better value.

201 Reviews
  1. Alykhan

    VIP

    Vancouver

    92 reviews

    1.0

    92 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience. Food took nearly an hour after placing our order. Waitress offered 15% off our bill as courtesy but still doesn’t make up for our poor experience. Not sure how this place can survive doing this but it’s the only sit-down option available at the Polynesian Cultural Center aside from the luau or buffet. Would suggest going with the food truck options instead…

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  2. John

    New Orleans

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was MEH…. Moco Loco meal was nothing to write home about. I asked for over easy eggs and medium rare burger- received over hard and well done burger. Waitress never asked us how our meal was. Waitress never offered refills on our water or sodas. After we left, we reviewed bill and found that they charged us 20% gratuity (party of 6) but server never told us about it when she left the bill, so we inadvertently gave another tip on top of that. Wouldn’t eat here again.

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  3. Dee

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pizza and pasta was good but shrimp was not great and overpriced for the amount.

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  4. Laura

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered for pick-up, pizza was missing some ingredients

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  5. Ana

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I made a reservation for a day that the restaurant isn't even open. Neither Open Table nor the restaurant itself bothered to inform me of that fact, so our 15 year wedding anniversary was ruined.

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  6. Sarah

    Hawaii

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ordered surf and turf meal , sliced sirloin steak paired with garlic shrimp, white rice and half sliced avocado. Received it with crunchy half cooked rice and too much rice like it was a lunch plate, was cold when we received it, with no avocado. Not really not appeasing and does not match. Coffee served warm Asked 3x for hot water which was finally served to the rim of a of a mug that it spilled on the table when the server brought it. lol. Smoked Marlin Dip was good Chinese Chicken Salad good Service was good, just keep forgetting the hot water (cause the coffee was served warm) Only have cookies and ice cream for dessert so did not order but went to the ice cream kiosk next door instead. Serving the food was a little slow there it appears that the food was siting under the warmer longer?

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  7. Jeaneen

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is tasty. Also, they did an awesome job accommodating for my dietary needs.

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  8. LydiaK

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place to eat when you are going around the island.

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  9. MoniqueS

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very underwhelming. Plenty of waiters, none to service. Food was sub par

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good but service was a little slow. Would defiently come back.

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Pounders is rated 3.4 stars by 201 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Pounders

55-370 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie, HI 96762

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Laie
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Hawaiian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Graham Elliot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (808) 293-3287
  • Private party facilities
    Our Outdoor Patio can be rented out for private events, maxing out at 50 people. Please contact the restaurant and ask for the General Manager to learn more.
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