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Buzz's Original Steakhouse

A place to eat in Kailua & Lanikai, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Dinner Jan 1.

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Why go

Wood-paneled steakhouse across from Kailua Beach since the 1960s, with a salad bar and grilled fish.

It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Kailua & Lanikai, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 1 sight and 1 place to shop. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Kailua Beach Park and Kalapawai Market.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Kailua
Price
$$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Dinner Jan 1

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Kailua & Lanikai. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Kailua Beach Park

    Long, soft-sand beach with calm water, a park with showers, and kayak rentals to the Mokulua islets.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Kalapawai Market

    Green general store at the beach road since 1932, now selling coffee, sandwiches and beach supplies.

    Shopping · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lanikai Pillbox Trail

    Short, steep climb up Kaiwa Ridge to old concrete bunkers with views over Lanikai and the islets.

    Outdoors · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Lanikai Beach

    Narrow strip of white sand in a residential neighborhood, facing the twin Mokulua islets.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Nuuanu Pali Lookout

    Windy lookout at the top of the Pali Highway with a view of the green Koolau cliffs and the windward coast.

    Sight · 4.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

    Protected volcanic bay with reef snorkeling and green sea turtles.

    Outdoors · Oahu · 9.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Buzz's Original Steakhouse is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

When to go

Average daily highs in Kailua & Lanikai run from 75°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Buzz's Original Steakhouse itself, we suggest: Dinner Jan 1.

Modelled monthly averages for Kailua & Lanikai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Kailua & Lanikai weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
21.39601, -157.72659
Destination
Kailua & Lanikai, Hawaii

Buzz's Original Steakhouse: quick answers

How much time do you need at Buzz's Original Steakhouse?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Buzz's Original Steakhouse. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Buzz's Original Steakhouse?

Our pick: Dinner Jan 1. Insider tip: Go for an early dinner straight from the beach and book ahead.

Which TripsCircle routes include Buzz's Original Steakhouse?

Buzz's Original Steakhouse appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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