Ala Wai Golf Course Café

Pre reserved family party, but restaurant overbooked and not utilizing space forced part of family to sit outside, alone, on a single table. No Bueno.

Hidden gem. Inexpensive restaurant and bar. Want at lunchtime on Sunday and surprisingly it was not crowded. I guess golfers do not do the 19^th hole tradition here. Food was good, service was prompt and it was nice and quiet. The prices were very good, considering that it is kind of a destination place, so I was kind of expecting to pay more.
The café is all inside and with windows that do not open, the atmosphere is more institutional than tropical. But the view is nice of the putting green, and if golf is not your thing, there are many TVs with sports playing. They also have a stage, so perhaps during the evening there is live entertainment.
The burger and fries were well-​prepared and came out hot and crisp. Will definitely return.

Just had dinner at Fat Boy’s at Ala Wai Golf course clubhouse. Surprisingly the place was empty for a Friday night, which we didn’t mind. We had the clubhouse sandwich, Furikaki Ahi Steak and Chinese chicken salad. All the dishes were tasty and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. A local group called «The Groove» played during dinner. We really enjoyed them. The music was relaxing with just the right amount of tempo. We’ll definitely be back. So if you’re looking for a mellow place to have a great meal and enjoy some music check out Fat Boys.

So we decided to try this Fatboy at the Ala Wai GC big mistake!!! Our order was very simple, a Hamburger meal and the Clubhouse sandwich meal. The hamburger had lettuce, tomatoes and onions that they pile on the burger. The bad thing is the onions were old and had mold growing on it in plain site. We called the waitress to show her and she took it to the back to show the cook/​chef. Waitress came back and said sorry but would you want more onions? Not taking into consideration that they stacked the moldy onions on the burger. Omg! Anyway, the clubhouse was terrible! The bacon was bits and pieces and the person that made it forgot to put mayo. At least the fries were good. Now I ate most of the clubhouse and my fries being I was very hungry but my girlfriend didn’t touch the hamburger because she was kinda grossed out. I don’t believe in stiffing the waitress of a tip, so I didn’t. Although I’ve eaten at the Waipio location, We’ll never eat here or at any Fatboys again. Not to Menton, the Ala Wai location looks like a run down Korean bar.

I love Fatboys garlic chicken. One of the best on the island and One of my favorites ever; I wasn’t going to leave a review anything less than stellar until I tasted this «fried rice.» By far THE WORST FRIED RICE I HAVE EVER HAD. I am not sure if I just got a bad batch or what; but it is hands down the worst I have ever had. I looooove fried rice. It’s almost my passion in life I get it every where I go and no one will ever compare to my Uncle’s-but I like to compare everyone’s to it. This rice tasted like steamed rice with plain soy sauce and diced carrots and an odd meat mixed in. It’s terrible. It didn’t taste «fried» at all and I will absolutely never order it or anything other than garlic chicken from here again-it’s not worth the risk. The calamari is sub par. The garlic fries are fine. I am so severely thrown off by the fried rice I cannot even think of anything else lol.

Ever since Fat Boy’s took over this establishment, I’ve been coming over here with some friends on Sundays for lunch. The lechon kawali is my favorite plate to get and the portions that they give you are very generous, especially for the price. They have quite a few televisions to watch while you enjoy your meal. And if your waiting for your Tee time to start or just finished, this is a great place to hang out, drink, and relax. My only complaint is that their mac salad tastes a little different than your traditional mac salad, its like they’re using a different kind of mayonnaise or something?

Ate here about 3 times after golf at Ala Wai. They have a wide range of choices in the menu. I’ve had the garlic chicken, pastrami sandwich and lechon pork. All were good and plenty. They also have a bar where you can sit and have a beer. They also have TV with sports on and show the UH games.

Fat Boys have been running this concession for a year or so. Not to be confused with the previous concession. The food is good and there is a full bar. The service is excellent and there is Hawaiian music Thursday to Sunday. $ 40 to watch the Pacquiao fight including food and soda. Call for reservations!

My secret is out! A belated review for this hidden gem of a place to enjoy local food, sports, and Hawaiian music. Fat Boy’s is spacious, clean, and has the best flat screen TV’s for sports viewing (sorry Sidestreet, St Louis Alumni, Macaroni Grill, Island’s, Tsukiji’s, Asahi Grill and Champions).
I love the beautiful view of the the Ala Wai golf course while I need to «heist» some wifi to catch up on business. Owner Carroll and his staff: Keola, Harry, Betsy, Valerie are so accommodating in providing your great service and local food!
For those who want to hula to live music, come down and bring your friends or halau. You cannot find live musician’s who know traditional Hawaiian mele anymore but at Fat Boy’s!
Did I mention parking is free and plenty? Come down to the Ala Wai Clubhouse and enjoy breakfast that starts early 5:30 (no line btw) lunch, dinner til 8pm.
Live music Thurs-​Sat starts 5pm and ends about 8:30pm. Upscale wines and beers including Stella, Longboard, Heineken on tap!

I guess this restaurant is not for me. I tried it again yesterday because of my friends wanting to go there because of convenience. There was only 1 waiter so we have to wait. Prior to yesterday’s visit, my last one was a bad experience. Our group waited for a long time. And when my food came, it was the wrong fish. My friends find the beer pitchers reasonably priced. But I am not a beer drinker. Anyway, I love hanging out with my friends but I guess if I am hungry, I just have to dine by myself somewhere else.

Arrived a little early for lunch (11-​ish) but having nothing to eat because of my mom having an early doctors appointment, we decided on breakfast.
A spacious restaurant that has lots of windows with a good view of the golf course, large TVs for sports watching after your round, full bar, and an attractive menu.
Mom always wanted to try a Loco Moco, which she thoroughly enjoyed, and while it being our first and only time there I thought I’d try something called the, Fried Rice Ali’i Plate.
It’s a breakfast behemoth based with tasty fried rice, covered with a homemade corned beef hash patty, topped with a scrambled egg, covered again with a hefty sized hamburger patty, topped off with a sunny-​side up egg. (but in my case I opted for over easy) But here in is where my problem lies.
The dish itself is quite visually appealing, yet daunting… a towering (it really is made into a tower) mass of meats eggs and rice. But the challenging part was how do I attack this monster? When I tried to cut it with my knife… the ingredients in my tower were squishing out the sides… in different directions. And as it’s appearance «IS A TOWER» I’m thinking every forkful should have a little bit of everything on it, but no way was that gonna happen.
Please don’t get me wrong; each component by itself was really, really good! The homemade corned beef hash was awesome with super large chunks of corned beef. The hamburger too was a generous handmade patty, thick and juicy. And the fried rice was totally on point. It all sorta works, maybe just not by design.
I see where this dish really can’t be deconstructed because then all you’d really have is one plate with a hamburger loco-​moco, and a corned beef hash loco-​moco together sans the gravy all over.
Maybe I should’ve gone with another entrée… that wasn’t so… high!
Otherwise good food, attentive server deserves another visit 3.5 rounded out to a four!

Ate here a few weeks back and this place was alright. I ate at the koko marina location before and always had good food. This place is in the ala wai golf course and it is more of a sit down restaurant but I do believe they do take out. I got the roast pork and as always it never fails. The pork is always moist and juicy and it comes with mushroom and onions on too with gravy. If I don’t know what I want or can’t decide this is always what I get. I also tried a few pieces of the garlic chicken and it was very tasty. My brother also got the adobo fried rice and it looked very big and very good. The only thing that wasn’t too good was the service. They weren’t open that long so maybe she was a new worker? But our service was kind of slow and being that the wasn’t much people at the time we ate didn’t help either. She should have been more quicker and attentive. Other then that I like the food here.

5 Stars for what it is:
1) A place to grab a bite or a beer before of after golf, OR
2) A place to watch sports on big screen TVs (including maybe NFL Redzone?) in a friendly atmosphere with an affordable menu.
My wife, Tomo, and I watched the World Cup Final here on 140 713 and had a very nice time.
Mahalo to our waiter Harry, and Good Luck to Fatboy’s in this location.

This is now a convession run by fatboys with many upgrades mainly décor flat screen tvs and full bar. Loys of space and nicely updated.

Finally this place opened up. i can get some burgers and fries before my game start.
Alawai golf course didn’t have a café downstairs before. I would have to bring the food and drinks from outside before i come to play golf.
They have full kitchen with bars where you can get beer and food. food cost isn’t so bad and so far all the food i tried was good. Maybe it’s because i’m hungry from so much walking on the course. it was very refreshing to get a cold beer right after i was done with golf on the hot day.
There are TV’s all over the wall so you can watch your sports while you enjoy food. Waiter was very kind and sweet. I would come back and eat here again.

Good food, great prices, friendly & helpful staff… what an awesome combo! And to think, at a golf course? How can? But it is! You gotta come down to try. Pork chops are grand. The garlic chicken is winnahs. The teri beef is divine. Oh, before I forget, not only plate lunches, there’s ahi salads for the health conscious and spam musubis for the on the go golfer (or an on the go luncher). Come n enjoy!

We came here after a good round of golf. When I play at a municipal course, I normally walk with a push cart to get exercise instead of riding in the golf cart…
As soon as we sat, it took a while before a server came over to help us (it was very slow – only one other party in the café), but once she did start serving us, service started picking up speed. The café’s owner walked by us several times, gave us a few glances, but didn’t feel like she should greet us or show us any customer service, and this was before we got any service. Couldn’t she serve us since nobody else was? Bars should take customer service lessons from Home Bar – the Home Bar servers are fantastic!
We sat near one of the TVs, but I guess they don’t have any printed menus so we had to walk up to the board which on the far side by the kitchen with barely legible scrawl. Last thing I want to do after pushing a golf cart for 5 hours is to have to walk more. I want to sit my fat ass down and stay down.
Standard bar food fare here. I had their poke and ordered their teriyaki new york strip steak… Their poke was good and so was the steak (for $ 8, I’m not expecting great quality cut on the steak)! My friend and I both agreed the teriyaki sauce was excellent. And when bar steak comes loaded with onions and mushrooms, there isn’t much more you can ask for.
All things considered, would I return here again? Yes, but only after golfing here: I doubt I would go out of my way to come here. The food is good and the service was OK. There are superior options within 10 minutes of driving… If i want a quick beer after golf, then I have no problem having a pitcher and eating here…

I’m psychic and have a very developed sixth sense, so I’m already sensing what you’re thinking: «A café at golf course? You have got to be kidding me.» I know my mind reading abilities are astounding. You can leave a tip at the door on your way out.
But seriously, if you’re in the mood to totally break all your new years resolutions to be healthy and make good choices, then this is YOUR PLACE! I came here because I just didn’t feel like going to the gym and my rebellious side came out kicking, screaming, and demanded we eat some type of deep fried pork chop. Plus my boyfriend wanted to go to the driving range to hit balls with a friend. We are excellent multi-​taskers.
Located at the bottom floor of the Ala Wai golf course club house, this café is nothing fancy so please come expecting very little. The carpet is the cheap grey stuff they put out at the airport, there is no special lighting to make you look hotter, and 95% of the people there are older dudes who just golfed all day. I know, so sexy right? If you’re into 60 year old asian men that golf and drink Coors Light, this is your nirvana baby!
All joking aside, this is a great place to get your deep fried local food fix and my two recommendations are the pork chop, the garlic chicken and the chicken gizzards. The poke here is also very good and the fish quality is solid. Food is not quite as good as Home Bar or Side Street, but for the price you’re getting a deal.
What’s less than desirable is the service, because although the folks that work at the café are super nice, they are understaffed and you can forget about having someone service your table to fill up your drinks. My suggestion would be to grab everything by the pitcher; soda, water, beer, anything you can get your hands on!

The 19^th hole for most golfers is the most enjoyable hole on the course!
Ala Wai Café is the 19^th hole filled with a few arcade games and dart board spread along the walls. The café although not very large it’s a cool oasis after a round of golf or just a place to drop in to get a bite to eat.
We came for brunch for a quick fix. I order the Loco Moco, good size portion with enough rice to fill you up. Although a little under seasoned it made my stomach happy.
The café doesn’t have a large menu, but the specials posted looked very interesting and made me want to come back.
Service 3.5 Stars
Still BYOB

OPEN DAILY 6a-​9pm! DELICIOUS CHEAP EATS, FREE PARKING, and GOLF COURSE VIEWS on the 19^th HOLE!
You know how people go to Aiea Bowl just to eat the food or pick up dessert and don’t even bowl? This is going to be the East side version of that… I’m going to be coming here to eat some awesome plate lunches on a regular basis without even golfing.
AWESOMELY DELICIOUS AND CHEAP, this place gets an extra bonus star for accepting credit cards (above $ 5), and having games (albeit expensive ones) for the kids… and until they get their liquor license, it’s BYOB.
BREAKFAST from 6a-10:30am (don’t forget to check out the $ 3 breakfast special from 6−8am: fried rice w/​2 eggs, add on meat for $ 1)
LUNCH from 10:30a-2pm
$ 7 CHICKEN KATSU — sliced lean and fried crispy, the chicken was paired with a strong Worcestshire based katsu sauce. Recommend!
$ 7 LOCO MOCO
Huge tasty handmade patty, perfect eggs, and a Teri based sauce = WINNER! My favorite thing here so far!
$ 6 GARLIC CHICKEN
Smaller portions than the above two entrees, this wasn’t my favorite dish but after eating the above two dishes, it could have been just that I was just FULL.
$ 2 spam musubis
Kids loved these, we got 4! Thick slices of spam and nothing else but rice! Yay! (the kids hate when there’s other stuff like takuan or furikake)
$ 1 games! I’m not sure who plays these games after they golf, but there were several games and a pool table and my kids had a blast.
If you’ve never played @ Ala Wai, it’s a municipal golf course so don’t expect the Clubhouse at Kapalua. This used to be a little place to grab a snack after golf. It’s still a little place but the food coming out packs a mean punch and I’ll be back for the $ 4 breakfast special. If you’re in the area or at the driving range, make a stop here at the 19^th hole, the only one I was ever really good at!

Nice View, Friendly Owners, Good Homestyle food deserves 5 stars.
BYOB at present till the Liquor license arrives in a few weeks.
Prices for Breakfast start at $ 3.00 and everything else is priced right. Give it a try.