The Boardroom

4.8

45 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

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Kailua’s first locally inspired libation and tapas bar. Our specialty cocktails are individually crafted with house-made
infusions and Hawaiian-grown ingredients from local farmers. We are delighted for you to experience the diverse flavors our menu offers. We feature both indoor and outdoor dining on our patio.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 807-5640
Website
https://TheboardroomKailua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Luis Axalan
Catering
Work with our executive chef for custom catering options with from $45-$100+/head with a wide variety of potential food styles
Private party facilities
Reach out to us at howzit@theboardroomkailua.com to schedule a private event.

Location
44 Kainehe St Kailua, HI 96734-6134
Neighborhood
Kailua
Cross street
On the corner of Kainehe and Kihapai
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Offers

Late Night Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday and Saturday evenings join us for a reverse Happy Hour from 9:30 til Close. Specials include: $10 cocktails, $7 house wines and rotational draft beer specials.
Take Home The Glass Night
Multiple dates available
Wed - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Our mission is to elevate Hawaii's local artisans, brewers, distillers, farmers and musicians through our farm to glass cocktails, rotational draft beers, and men. Every Wednesday come and learn a little more about one of Hawaii's local breweries and take home a branded glass. $21 for 3 beers and you take home the glass. Cheers to celebrating our local community

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta$14.00
French baguette, baby heirloom tomatoes, aged balsamic drizzle, fresh parmesan
Pork Belly Bao Buns$18.00
House roasted crispy and savoury pork, house pickled veggies, pea tendrils, signature house sriracha and hoisin - Broke da mouth!
Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese$16.00
Sliced beets, creamy goat cheese, arugula, house Big Island honey-lemon-dijon dressing
Charcuterie Board$28.00
Assortment of cheeses, prosciutto, salami, olives and fixings with choice of French baguette or house keto toast points
Chicken Satay$18.00
Triple marinated chicken, house sweet Thai chili sauce, house pickled veggies
Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartare$22.00
Fresh ahi, house avo mash, local Alaea salt, house made sriracha. Choice of French baguette or house keto toast points
Bone Marrow with Shallot Marmalade$26.00
Slow roasted beef bone marrow, house shallot marmalade. Choice of French baguette or keto toast points

Oysters on the Half Shell

Fresh shucked Oysters, Ogo, House Kiwi Mignonette & Sriracha

Kumamoto "Kumies"
- 1/2 Dozen$22.00
- 1 Dozen$44.00
Sumo Kumo
- 1/2 Dozen$23.00
- 1 Dozen$46.00

Spirit Forward Cocktails

The 'Ōhi'a Revival$20.00
Redemption rye, strawberry infused Campari, hibiscus, Manoa 'Ōhi'a Lehua honey, local golden lilikoi and fresh lemon juice. Smoked with Kiawe wood
Midnight Mescalito$22.00
Banzhez Ensemble Mezcal, activated coconut charcoal, Hawaiian yellow ginger, Kiawe honey & fresh lemon juice. Smoked with Kiawe wood
Spiced Old Fashion$17.00
Redemption Rye Whiskey, cherry bark vanilla bitters, burnt sugar orange bitters and muscavado sugar
Mac Nut Mai Tai$19.00
Ko Hana Kea Agricole Rum, Lanikai Macadamia Nut Amaretto, chai spiced coconut palm sugar, fresh pineapple and lime juice. Floated with Ko Hana's Kokoleka Honey and Cocoa Spiced Rum
Passionfruit Pau Hana$17.00
Breckenridge Bourboun, muddled sweet basil, local golden passionfruit, fresh orange and lemon juice, organic blue agave and eggwhites
Roasted Garlic & Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive Martini$17.00
Hapa Vodka, olive and roasted garlic brine, splash of Lo-Fi Dry Vermouth. Shaken and served with roasted garlic cloves and blue cheese stuffed olives

Savory Cocktails

Root Remedy$16.00
Banzhez Ensemble Mezcal, John Barr Scotch, fresh carrot juice, fresh lemon juice and agave
The Beatnik$16.00
Old Pali Whiskey, Cynar, fresh beet juice, lemon and cane sugar
Caffeine and Cashews$20.00
Hapa Vodka, Solar Shack Cold Brew, Laie Vanilla, maple and cashew cream

Herbal & Floral Cocktails

Butterfly Bramble$17.00
Empress Gin, muddled blackberries, butterfly pea flower, jasmine flower, 'Ōhi'a Lehua honey, fresh lemon juice and egg whites
Matcha and Lemon Grass Sour$18.00
Lanikai Lemon Grass Gin, Hawaiian grown matcha green tea, 'Ōhi'a Lehua Honey, fresh lemon juice and egg whites
Lycheehoo$15.00
Maui Pau Vodka, Gentian Amaro, rose and lychee
After Dinner Mint$16.00
Ko Hana Kokoleka Honey and Cocao Spiced Rum, coconut cream, Manoa chocolate tea, muddled mint, and fresh lime

Sweet Cocktails

Coconut Thai Tea$15.00
Hapa Vodka, chai spiced blue corn flower, vanilla and Hawaiian grown black tea, coconut cream and palm sugar

Spicy Cocktails

Melon Margarita$17.00
Kapena Hawaiian Chili Repasado Tequila, Muddled Hawaiian Chili Peppers, fresh watermelon, lime & agave

Mocktails

Strawberry Mint Lemonade$10.00
Fresh lemon juice, muddled strawberries, mint and cane sugar. Topped with a splash of soda water
Spicy Watermelon$10.00
Fresh watermelon juice, muddled Hawaiian chili peppers, mint, fresh lime juice and agave. Rimmed with Tajín
Blueberry Basil Kombucha$10.00
Muddled blueberry and basil, lemon juice, Wild Tonic blueberry basil Kombucha

Wine Pairings

Sauvignon Blanc, William Hill, California$9.50
Chardonnay, Cave de Lungy, Macon Villages, France$10.50
Pinot Nior, Lyric Wines, Santa Barbara$13.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, The Critic, Napa Valley$14.50
Rosé, Mont Gravet, France$9.00
Brut Rose Champagne, Collet, France$26.00
Cava Brut, Tarantas, Spain$13.00
Brut Champgane, Collet, France$22.00

Beer on Draught

Longboard Lager, Kona Brewing Co$7.50
Koko Brown, Kona Brewing Co$7.50
Cascade Effect Haziy IPA, INU Islands Ales$9.00

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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EricaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service, the live music was amazing!!!
AP
AlohaP
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall experience was great! We had a group of 6 which made it a little more difficult to sit. But the food, drinks and service were great.
EF
EricF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic time at the Boardroom. Drinks were very creative and used only the freshest ingredients. I had a nonalcoholic mocktail and it was the best nonalcoholic drink I have ever had. Pupus were generous and delicious. Oysters were probably the best I've ever had, and I've spent a lot of time eating oysters in New Orleans. Amazing, tantalizing flavors in all the food we tried. It's obvious that the whole place is on board to deliver a quality experience, from the food and drinks on down to the low-key atmosphere- while still emphasizing a non-snooty excellence. This is not a pick up bar, and this is not a place where you'll be out of place if you are in a t-shirt and slippers. Totally recommended for a special night out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
It’s a very cozy instagrammable spot. Drinks were fancy and well done. Service is great. The inside is very small, which makes the space feel very tight if you have several people sitting around a very tiny table. It was also extremely loud inside, but outside is a lot more relaxed and quiet due to the open air.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Food was ok, drinks were awesome service was really good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience4
Great service- friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is cute. Drinks are extremely overpriced and were not as good as anticipated. Charcuterie board was just ok. 80 bucks with tip for 2 drinks and a charcuterie board is not accessible to most.
LT
LauraT
Seattle
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Cocktails were delicious, as always! Ahi tartare was amazing. The only down side was how tightly we were packed inside. We had 3 & the table beside us had 4, it was just too close. This made it very loud & we could hardly hear the person sitting across from us. We will definitely be back, but next time I will request the bar or outside.
P
Perry
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cocktails with delicious food. Love the focus on local ingredients.
J
Jojo
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great prohibition/craft drinks with attention to detail! Eric, the mixologist is a true gentleman and master of his craft!
D
Derek
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
loved the drinks the service was great you can't go wrong at this place
WE
WalterE
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fun great service great drinks great food!
HF
HawaiianFoodie
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool place for original drinks and pupus. Great staff!
CM
ChloeM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
It was great but didn’t realize the kitchen closes at 9:15
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Been here 3 times with my lady…. Great experience each time! The staff is fantastic, food is excellent, and the exotic drinks are delectable! It is one of our goto places in Kailua!
LT
LauraT
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic cocktails!! We love sitting at the bar & watching the action. Pork belly nap buns are delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So glad to see this new place in my hometown! Amazing cocktails and delicious food. A bit cramped but ok.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friends were visiting. It’s the perfect place for some cocktails!
TS
TamarS
Hawaii
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So wonderful to have something new in Kailua!! The food is delicious the staff is delightful. Exceptional service!! What a change from the way so many other places in Kailua have been with service and what they offer lately. (Seems like other restaurants are unwilling to let go of the “Covid conditions”. The Bored room is a lovely place to have cocktails and enjoy some yummy bites. Oysters were delicious and so fresh & the ahi so yum! Will definitely come back here regularly. Cheers to the new owners of a fabulous place in Kailua.
RW
ReneeW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love this place! Drinks are so amazing and the ambience very chill. Love the tuna tartare but the bruschetta was lacking flavor and substance. Great service too! Def recommend.
ML
MikeyLikeIt
New Mexico
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great little place with awesome outdoor seating. Good selection of drinks with attention to detail and variety, although a bit pricey. Food was also very good, well presented and balanced flavors. Nice place to chill in the evenings.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Seattle
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drinks on point! Pupu choices also Delicious. Excited to try brunch on an upcoming Sunday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day Bruch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Colby is a great server. Ambience is perfect for Kailua. Outdoor seating is the way to go. Beet juice cocktail and the Smoked cocktail were our favorites. Will come again
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stormeewx
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little spot in Kailua with amazing drinks and snacks! Will definitely be back!
J
Jaclyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Boardroom was a great experience, very unique and delicious cocktails, Presentation was impressive and a beautiful work of art.
BK
BrianK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot with great cocktails. Go and get yourself some .....
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
I tried ordering 3 different appetizers and they were out at 9pm. The cocktail prices are higher than Honolulu prices. The Gin and Soda I had was fantastic. I’m sure I’ll be back. But it is a special occasion place not a place that is affordable enough to be a regular hang out place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Such a great experience! I love when you try a new place and it turns out to be amazing! Loved the atmosphere, vibe and especially the cocktails! You can tell a lot of thought and effort went into making the cocktails so delicious and interactive. Not to be dramatic but probably the best cocktails i’ve had on O’ahu, can’t wait to go back! The only thing that would make the experience better would be more dessert options, but that’s just because i’m a dessert person lol. Overall 10/10 recommend to everyone I know!! Stoked that Kailua finally has a cool bar!
M
Mely
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bartenders and servers so friendly and welcoming. Small place with well chosen details that give it a lot of character. So glad we visited. Pork buns delicious, yummy texture and flavor combo.
K
Kehau
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience4
We had a fun experience, the service was ok but needs improvement, we got some drinks and waited about 20 mins for the rest because she said it didn’t print the ticket, but it happened again. Just needs a little more consistency on service but great ambiance, food was ok, needs more choices.
AK
AlvinK
Hawaii
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Enjoyed another great night at The Boardroom having dinner with my daughter and her bf. This was their first time here and I'm sure it will not be their last as they enjoy great food and crafted cocktails. It was a busy Saturday night when we got seated (unfortunately at the coldest table in the room right by the a/c) but we still had a great time. Our server Mallory was good, even with how busy the tables were. She was informative and friendly while hustling all night. Enjoyed the beets and a dozen oysters to start. We were also treated to a platter of charcuterie (nice). They do offer daily specials for both food and cocktails so we decided to try the salmon crostini, which was nice (tho perhaps a bit light on the capers). Of course the bone marrow was a must and it certainly didn't disappoint. Creamy and slightly salty with a nice side of sweet onion confit. As always I ordered extra bread rounds. We were disappointed that they had run out of the bread pudding dessert. Gotta make a point to put in our dessert order to reserve it a soon as we get there, lol. Cocktails were really nice and we tried a wide sampling of them. I've listed them in my photos (used my daughter's IG pics since she has that touch). Epic night and I know I'll be back... will you? p.s. They just started opening for Sunday brunch from 10am - 3pm beginning today (4/10) and was told they're going to make sure they have the bread pudding as well as special pancakes. I'm sure all the food will be great.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mallory was our server and she was phenomenal. Great energy, super helpful, and really attentive. The atmosphere is casual but high end, which is perfect for any occasion. Everything was clean and well presented. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The drinks were creative, well balanced, and beautiful. We had the chefs special of smoked salmon on crostini and it was wonderful. Definitely gonna become a staple for us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden little gem
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great times with good company! They definitely made us feel special for Alexa’s bday :) Bryce & Eric were awesome :)
GS
GinaS
Hawaii
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience4
Drinks and food were good not great. Service was outstanding. Left there feeling hungry and not buzzed. Not sure we will go again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
We were sat promptly outside after arriving. The waitress was super attentive. The outside table was wobbly and the staff kept walking behind my chair. My hamachi crudo was tasty but expensive for what you get. The bread on the bruschetta was soggy and tomato was acidic. My cocktail was beautiful and refreshing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greatest cocktails in town!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Visiting friends
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the atmosphere and all that they had to offer. At first my reservation was missed and messed up but they recovered it and everything was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service, and delicious small bites. Cocktails were great as well.

FAQs

The Boardroom is rated 4.8 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

44 Kainehe St Kailua, HI 96734-6134

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Kainehe and Kihapai
Neighborhood
Kailua
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Luis Axalan
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Website
https://TheboardroomKailua.com/
Phone number
(808) 807-5640
Catering
Work with our executive chef for custom catering options with from $45-$100+/head with a wide variety of potential food styles
Private party facilities
Reach out to us at howzit@theboardroomkailua.com to schedule a private event.

The Boardroom

Make a reservation

Additional information

Late Night Happy Hour

Take Home The Glass Night

Plates To Share

Roasted Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta$14.00

Pork Belly Bao Buns$18.00

Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese$16.00

Charcuterie Board$28.00

Chicken Satay$18.00

Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartare$22.00

Bone Marrow with Shallot Marmalade$26.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Kumamoto "Kumies"

Sumo Kumo

Spirit Forward Cocktails

The 'Ōhi'a Revival$20.00

Midnight Mescalito$22.00

Spiced Old Fashion$17.00

Mac Nut Mai Tai$19.00

Passionfruit Pau Hana$17.00

Roasted Garlic & Blue Cheese Stuffed Olive Martini$17.00

Savory Cocktails

Root Remedy$16.00

The Beatnik$16.00

Caffeine and Cashews$20.00

Herbal & Floral Cocktails

Butterfly Bramble$17.00

Matcha and Lemon Grass Sour$18.00

Lycheehoo$15.00

After Dinner Mint$16.00

Sweet Cocktails

Coconut Thai Tea$15.00

Spicy Cocktails

Melon Margarita$17.00

Mocktails

Strawberry Mint Lemonade$10.00

Spicy Watermelon$10.00

Blueberry Basil Kombucha$10.00

Wine Pairings

Sauvignon Blanc, William Hill, California$9.50

Chardonnay, Cave de Lungy, Macon Villages, France$10.50

Pinot Nior, Lyric Wines, Santa Barbara$13.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, The Critic, Napa Valley$14.50

Rosé, Mont Gravet, France$9.00

Brut Rose Champagne, Collet, France$26.00

Cava Brut, Tarantas, Spain$13.00

Brut Champgane, Collet, France$22.00

Beer on Draught

Longboard Lager, Kona Brewing Co$7.50

Koko Brown, Kona Brewing Co$7.50

Cascade Effect Haziy IPA, INU Islands Ales$9.00

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