Why did we dine here? – ‘Aina (means land) is a modern Hawaiian restaurant that went from popup to mega wait hit inside a couple years from Hilo born Chef Jordan Keao. We finally woke up early enough to hit their Sunday brunch. Lines start around the 9am open time, and 2 hour waits are not unheard of. (This restaurant is small) We can near opening time, allow us to minimize the wait. Some Yelp reviews suggest that Brunch is a better time to come than dinner. Aina is Michelin Bib Gourmand ranked. This spot reminded us of Liholiho Yacht Club. Check out our Maui Restaurant Reviews Insider Tip – Get there EARLY for brunch. Cuisine – Modern Hawaiian Location – San Francisco Dogpatch Opened – 2014 Service – Aina had strong, competent servers who helped us navigate the menu and make changes painlessly. Verdict – Aina is a great place for Brunch. If you like Hawaiian food, definitely come here. This is a great place to eat family style. Reservations are only available for dinner and weekday brunch. Is this restaurant worth a 5 minute drive? Yes. 30 minute? Yes. 1 Hour? Maybe. Aina Signature Dishes – Malasadas, Loco […]
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