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Dining with friends at a restaurant will give everyone a chance to create fond memories of the shared culinary experience. After everyone clears their schedules and a meeting time is arranged, put some thought into where to make a reservation. Doing so will guarantee each person in the group has as much fun as possible.

3 Factors to Consider When Going Out for Food with Friends

1. Menu Options

People in your party have various tastes, so pick a restaurant with a diverse array of food options. To help with the search, ask each friend what type of cuisine they enjoy and whether they have nut, gluten, egg, or shellfish allergies as well as any other dietary restrictions and preferences. From there, do an internet search for eateries that match the requirements. Look at menus online and call eateries directly to see if they can accommodate any specific requests. 

2. Restaurant Location

People might be coming from home or work to meet for lunch or dinner, so choose a centrally located restaurant. Ask everyone for the address from which they will be traveling. You can put the information and different eatery addresses into an online search to map out each person’s route and how long travel will take. Planning for this factor ensures you won’t have to worry about some people taking longer than others to get to the destination and missing out on the fun.

3. Waitstaff Reputation

Haleiwa-Hawaii-restaurantFlavorful fare is just one part of the dining experience. When dining out, you also want to enjoy welcoming customer service. Choose an establishment with a courteous, knowledgeable, and attentive waitstaff who will answer menu questions, provide recommendations, and bring food to the table promptly. Look to social media pages, restaurant review sites like Yelp, and other online and word-of-mouth sources to get feedback on others’ experiences.

 

Whether you are planning a tropical vacation or live on the island of Oahu, you are bound to have a fantastic time dining with friends and family at Kawailoa Tavern in Haleiwa, HI. The array of Hawaiian food made with fresh ingredients, classic plantation cocktail drinks with a modern twist, alcohol shave ice, and live music lineup has made the restaurant and bar a community favorite. To inquire about the food selection and happy hour specials, call (808) 744-3754. You can also visit the establishment online or on Instagram to check out the menu.

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