A Kailua institution since 1962, sitting right across from Kailua Beach on Kawailoa Road. Buzz's is that perfect post-beach restaurant — dark wood interior, strong mai tais (including their famous "63 years on the beach" cocktail that's so potent they limit how many you can order), and that vintage Hawaiian vibe that feels like old Hawaii.
The Caesar salad consistently impresses, the ahi is always cooked perfectly, and locals swear by the artichoke appetizer that's been on the menu for decades. The salad bar is old-school in the best way. Skip the ribeye though — it's inconsistent. This is where Kailua families celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, not because it's trendy, but because it's reliably good.
💡 Insider Tip
Dinner lines start early, so make reservations or come for lunch around 2:30pm to avoid the wait. Ask for the "president's table" and start with that famous artichoke appetizer.
11 AM – 9 PM daily
$25–$50
Free lot at Kailua Beach Park
Sunset dinner with a reservation
