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Chili's Grill & Bar

Restaurant Bar Hamburger restaurant Family restaurant American restaurant Bar and grill Mexican restaurant Tex mex restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Hamburger restaurants in East Honolulu


Address

4211 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

Website

www.chilis.com

Contact

(808) 738-5773

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Kris K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a bad experience here last night. Food was exceptional but service lacking. Waitress wasn't good. I had to ask for a refill and she never showed up with it. Disappeared for 15 minutes. Showed up out of nowhere and I had to repeat what I wanted. Lol. If I was a waiter i would make sure im gettin 20 plus percent of my tip. Being busy and being there for the customers need. Had a bad waiter experience also before the pandemic and now again. Seems like the best service is if you sit outside
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asheville Bruce H. 3 years ago on Google
    #grateful the waitress was so awesome everything was clean and up to par four today's Madness I love the egg rolls and the soup everything at Chili's is always so good and then add Aloha spirit and Hawaii who could ask for anything more I will definitely tell all my friends and family grateful grateful
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sariah M. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was pretty good. It took over 45 mins to get seated for dinner. We kept waiting on our server to come back by the table. My guests food was delivered and he ate almost the entire meal before I received my food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bel W. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great server and she ever took time to take a few photos for us. She did a great job. Our food was also very good. Overall we enjoyed our time together and we would come back for more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marshall H. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for Father's day just after they opened and they had quite a few tables already and only one server working but the hostess came over and helped take our drink order which was nice. Once we were able to place our order they quickly brought out food for our toddlers so that they wouldn't have to wait long. Overall, most experiences I've had here were acceptable so I keep returning. Any friendly service is always barely satisfactory starting from our arrival so if there was one area I wish they could improve on it would be just that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garry Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Karen and the Manager Kate made sure that our dining experience was terrific. When they found that the kitchen was sending food out slow the expedited our order and made sure that we were happy with the service. We will be back for dinner again! We visited again in February since we received an e-mail offer for BOGO for an entree. I had my eye on the Ribs and planned my visit to get the BBQ Ribs, my surprise when I got there to be able to choose 2 different types of rib so I got the one with rub and sauce on the side. I loved the dish. Oh we also ordered the Fajita Combo, Shirmp, Chicken, and Steak, The chicken was dry but all the rest was great! so much food for two that we even took a doggie bag (for me) home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris C. 9 months ago on Google
    It's been a while since we've visited Chili's. Our first time at this location, they did not disappoint. Our server Summer was Great! Very attentive, polite and very personable. She definitely made our visit memorable. Thanks Summer! 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 wayne t. 6 months ago on Google
    I had dinner here for the first time, the Cajun chicken pasta dish. It came to my table after a somewhat lengthy delay, but they were very busy at the time. Unfortunately, the food was lukewarm at best, fast approaching coldness. I notified the server and they immediately sent it back. To my surprise, it came back to me within a few minutes. It soon became apparent to me that they just put the plate in the oven and didn’t re-plate the meal…the accompanying garlic bread came back stone cold. The pasta was very tasty and enjoyed it, but I think I would have been more appreciative if they would have given me a new plate…some may consider this petty I’m sure. At the end, I asked to speak to the manager, her name is Lielani. She was very apologetic. She did say their policy is to re-plate and would investigate why a shortcut was made. She was most kind and offered me a generous compensation. I like proactive managers like her and was impressed. I’ll revisit the place because of her. If there were 1/2 stars, I’d give it 3-1/2, but don’t think a 4 is warranted. Maybe on the next visit I’ll be more satisfied.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joejoe 2 years ago on Google
    Good food and a really friendly staff. The waitress was the best.

  • 5/5 Denice B. 2 years ago on Google
    Five stars for service, we walked in wanted to sit at the bar but no room at bar top. But the hostess let us know that we could sit at high table. The hostess let us know that Molly was serving bartender and was also covering the bar flood, so please be patient. This is outstanding service, to give a heads up. Molly was indeed busy, but she quickly gave eye contact and outstanding service. Also team work from the hostess she helped clear and clean tables, while keeping track of the front! We appreciate your team work and would love to see it in all places we stop at!!!

  • 5/5 Steven I. 1 year ago on Google
    Chilis always delivers great food and great service ..The Tortilla Soup is the best..always get the bowl ..good to the last drop!!! Make sure you have the chilis app ... for specials and rewards Especially the Birthday dessert reward that I redeemed ...the Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla ice cream perfect for 2!!!

  • 4/5 95 “‪Frisco‬” M. 2 years ago on Google
    Chilis has always been one of those places where you find yourself coming back to every once in a while. Good food selection, bar & drinks, and especially the lava flow. What can I say? It's a really good restaurant 😋

  • 5/5 Derek 3 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 Jason S. 3 years ago on Google
    Jose and Kayla are the best!

  • 5/5 Photos By Bill H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food at good prices. The staff are great and very helpful!!! Plus this way over the top dersert

  • 5/5 Tayne 2 years ago on Google
    If you’re looking to hold a formal business meeting, but want to be cool at the same time, then look no further. This club is has enough pizazz to host the top tier financial elite while also providing the same level of ambiance and comfort of your grandma’s house. 10/10 would eat here again. Chili’s, it’s where business happens.

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything was great. I wish I remembered the waiters name but he was super nice and energetic. 08/15 about 100 pm

  • 5/5 Christy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Couldn't ask for a better way to end my long truck of a day...finally soup! At the bar. Company provided courtesy of Chili's and the bartenders sparkling ponytail just added flair to her great service😉 she had a 9 top but took plenty good care of me...and as usual I wound up next to one local and one East Coast plant ..we are everywhere...😂

  • 5/5 Frank R. 2 years ago on Google
    An excellent choice with great food in a variety of selections of soups, salads, country style BBQ ribs and crispy chicken fillets, to burgers and steaks, and southwestern Mexican style infused items. Variety for anyone to enjoy. It was great to see their now fully reopened bar full of laughter and a huge crowd!

  • 5/5 Jeffrey L. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean fast service healthy salads

  • 5/5 Paul H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a mushroom and Swiss burger with great service nice place would strongly recommend

  • 5/5 Theresa K. 2 years ago on Google
    Awe! Although there were few servers the service was still excellent-- food came hot. The shrimp fajitas were great -- just order less or no onions -- gave it a strong taste.

  • 4/5 Aaron 6 years ago on Google
    Always delicious and beautifully presented food at Chili’s! The staff here are friendly and polite, very relaxing environment. Chef’s here really know their stuff. -1 star due to limited range of cocktail selection.

  • 5/5 Brendan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, great drinks, and a good location for those that live in between Waikiki and Hawaii Kai!

  • 5/5 Marissa Perez S. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is always good here but the 5 stars is for the only item order here: dry rub ribs. They are awesome. I can't find this type of ribs here anywhere else on the island. They are "fall off the bone" tender with a bit of smokiness.

  • 4/5 Queen B. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited a couple of days ago for a friend's Bday. The food was great but the service substandard. Our main waitress was ok but she was very busy training a new gal who didn't follow instructions. We felt like we were being ignored. We had to get up for our own napkins. The wait staff need to train and pay more attention to their customers.

  • 1/5 S J. 1 year ago on Google
    Used to love Chili's in the 90s. Grew up near the original in Dallas going after every HS Football game. No longer has any of the old items and does not even do chips and salsa free now. No awesome blossom even! Didnt have a greeter/host at the door. The menus are paper, the floor and tables looked dirty, the food portion was small and mediocre, and I waited and looked for an employee to seat me and finally found someone after I walked through. Too bad. I won't return.

  • 1/5 Dirk K. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was excellent as was the service .but the washrooms were discusting filthy, urine on the floor by the urinal .the sink had mold on the silicone .the taps were rusted .and the washroom smell you could smell them down the hall .the ladies was just as bad. I was amazed Chilis is a huge chain with high standards .someone dropped the ball here.

  • 5/5 Benz C. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I ordered loaded baked potato soup and it was delicious. They don't always have that soup but when they do it is good. We ordered delivery to a hotel so I bet it even taste better in person. Chili's is always a nice comfort food.

  • 1/5 josh l. 1 year ago on Google
    Told em when we sat down we had to be somewheres in a hour n a half, but its 20 minutes way , so we got a hour n ten before we gotta go. Girl says no problem, I gotchya, we arent too busy. Ok cool. Then after 50 minutes the appetizers come out, she didnt even come by once between us ordering (which we did right when we sat down, cuz we knew what we wanted n were tryna give em plenty of time) and when the apps come out...so when she brings the apps i say " hey not to hassle u but can we get them main courses to go actually please cuz we gotta bail in like 15 minutes", she says yeah, But then brings em on regular dine in stuff after 30 more minutes, so i say oh yeah hey remembr we need those to go, can u box em up please, n she says " u wanna do it yourself?, im really busy" (theres like 10 servers n 6 customers in the place) , I said nah, I dont actually, so she stomps off n has the kitchen staff do it, comes back twice as rude. Then when im tryna drive crosstown thru rush hour traffic n eat the grub, i find out its barely even cooked. Bruh. Lame

  • 4/5 Aj S. 4 months ago on Google
    Chili’s grill and bar is a solid restaurant that pretty much Delivers what you expect. A hardy menu of ribs, burgers, fajitas, and wings… With a little bit of appetizer choices and pasta. I think I saw a vegetable… But obviously not much of that beer and a wide variety of margaritas (I don’t understand flavored margaritas, really)… But it was made fairly well, and satisfied my appetite to my expectation. It isn’t fancy… But it’s solid. The inside of the restaurant is fun and energetic. With a nice dining area and a bar area that has a few TVs in it showing the games. Service staff seems very much underpowered for the number of customers present… It took a very long time to get our check and then to pay for our meal As a sidenote, the menu seems to have some confusing pricing moments built into it. There’s a couple of get two or get three mixed plate, offerings the Seem well priced… until you realize that one of the offering is actually not included in the deal (baby back ribs)… And if you want the baby back ribs as one of your two or three, there is a added charge of $9.99. I can imagine that some clients get upset because they don’t understand that when they order a two for with ribs. The ribs were good, the basic hamburger was very good. The wings were large and meaty. A good place to go.

  • 1/5 Jenn R. 9 months ago on Google
    Take out review: Shrimp in Cajun pasta was raw. Had to cook it at home to consume. Garlic toast was not toasted... soggy... had to heat it up myself at home.

  • 5/5 Saundra D. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious. The service was outstanding!!! Novie is a great server. She is a very assiduous server. She was very busy, but she still made us feel welcomed and important. We enjoyed everything. The food , the atmosphere, and the service, that's why we keep going back. We had the ribeye, the explosion salad, and of course the chocolate molten cake. I can't go there and not have the molten lava cake.

  • 5/5 Jake from Real E. 10 months ago on Google
    Was busy and waited a bit- but service was good - food was quality too

  • 5/5 Kat E. 5 months ago on Google
    Sat at the bar and had a beer and a piping hot bowl of delicious chicken enchilada soup! Hit the spot! The bar tender was very attentive and friendly!! Great place to go after shopping at the Kahala Mall!!

  • 5/5 Ginger 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food!

  • 5/5 Catherine O. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the chips

  • 5/5 Joel K. 3 years ago on Google
    GOOD LUNCHES.

  • 5/5 Bradah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Taylor was a awesome server with great customer service

  • 5/5 Vaega'au W. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved it! The service was great!

  • 5/5 Oahucatamaran808 3 years ago on Google
    Yummiest, My daughter favorite restaurant ♡♡♡

  • 1/5 Heidi V. 3 years ago on Google
    Every time I try takeout here, they short something vital. This time, they left out the tortillas for the fajitas.

  • 3/5 ray r. 3 years ago on Google
    Super busy a bit under staff but food was still good.

  • 4/5 Jacqueline Y. 3 years ago on Google
    The Chicken Pasta was good.

  • 5/5 John K. 3 years ago on Google
    Burgers are great.

  • 5/5 Perry K. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow, it's hot and amazing

  • 4/5 George D. 4 years ago on Google
    When I come to Chili's, it's because its a safe option for my friends. It has a good variety of Tex-Mex type of food that everyone would enjoy. The country fried steak is something that I get whenever I come. It's a nice and filling dish for an alright price. It usually comes with corn with I like to opt it out for broccoli instead.

  • 5/5 Barbara Y. 3 years ago on Google
    It was a beautiful night to eat outdoors and service was great.

  • 5/5 matt n. 3 years ago on Google
    The servers and food were great. Food came out very fast

  • 5/5 Keiko M. 3 years ago on Google
    My waiter was very nice and gave me great service. I like chips and salsa here. If you are a member of Cili, you will get them or free soft drink.

  • 5/5 Jonathan W. 3 years ago on Google
    The waitress went above and beyond. The food was good, but really thr big shining point was customer service.

  • 5/5 Patric M. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Chili's and tonight I came to the Kahala mall location. I was craving ribs for a week and then one night my long time love Chili's pops in my food deprived mind. It was pretty late. We were the last in the joint but the server was really cool about it. The food still tasted delicious as always. I had the full rack ribs split into House sauce and the Original. They don't have the Memphis Dry Rub anymore. Changed it to Texas dry rub for some idiotic and insane reason but that's a different rant. The food and service 💯 in my book even without the alcohol. Definitely recommend and will return again whenever I get that hankering for saucy ribs and hopefully beer next time.

  • 5/5 Marcia E. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Chili's! Delish tacos, onion rings, loaded baked potato soup, salads, Mex bowls and enchalades! Great prices and service.

  • 5/5 bruce t. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service. And they will put whatever game you want on. But they where playing Christmas music instead of the tv. Other than that great service.

  • 1/5 Vaanthe S. 3 years ago on Google
    I recently ordered takeout from this place for another friend and I (2 nights ago) - we got two of the lunch specials in a burger and then another bowl. the fries were missing from the order and the toppings are missing from the other dish. The salad that we got was stale with wilted lettuce. all in all, it was packaged rather badly and was not inspiring to the appetite ....having actually eaten here in person in the past it was really disappointed with presentation and the result of the food that was delivered to us.

  • 5/5 Ronald E I. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly helpful staff. Ribeye steak was good Dessert was also good chocolate cake

  • 3/5 J M. 3 years ago on Google
    I like to sit at the bar. Couple of good and consistent bartenders. They're doing it Covid right!

  • 4/5 Stoneyguy H. 3 years ago on Google
    El Nino margarita, that is all.

  • 1/5 Lei S. 3 years ago on Google
    Service is awful, bartender is slow, rude, and makes THE worse Margarita I've ever had. AVOID!

  • 4/5 The Keidron W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great location that recently reopened with great rewards and fast service.

  • 5/5 Barbara W. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic food, great service EVERY time!

  • 4/5 Micheal G. 3 years ago on Google
    It was ok

  • 5/5 suzanne o. 3 years ago on Google
    Its to bad there's no margaritas flat bread California style ☹ other then its great place to eat 😋

  • 5/5 Brandon H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service! Bailey was awesome!!!

  • 4/5 carlinmei K. 3 years ago on Google
    Waited too long...its a good thing the server is good

  • 4/5 Cindy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love their food! But sometimes want to eat something on the menu, but it's already marinated in some kind of spicey sauce thats a little to spicey for me 😞.

  • 5/5 Roro-n-Leina'ala B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service. Great food n drinks

  • 5/5 Scott K. 3 years ago on Google
    So afraid of this pandemic that my girlfriend and I haven't sat down to eat at a restaurant in almost a year. It felt so nice to have a birthday lunch with my son. I love Chili's. I had the Boss burger and it was so delicious. Chili's is one of my favorite restaurants.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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