I have such happy memories of dining here with my mom and aunties...
First of all, it's convenient. When we get off of the plane, we eat here right away since our rooms are upstairs in the California Hotel and Casino. We meet here in the morning every day of our vacation and make our daily plans, talk about our wins from the night before, and discuss family happenings (such as new babies, upcoming weddings, and the old days when my grandparents were alive).
Because this restaurant is open 24/7, sometimes there are long lines while it's empty at other times. It's all timing. ..
We get free meals here, three times a day with coupons that come with the Vacations Hawaii package.
Some favorites:
Oxtail soup plus $3
Breakfast buffet with oatmeal (ask for the oatmeal)
Prime rib dinner with salad bar
Miso butterfish plus $2
The Daily Specials like the Braised Short ribs and Kalua pig and Cabbage
Besides the great service, we enjoy seeing people from Hawaii. The other customers are usually people from home! It's such a fun and lively place. ..If you want a funny story, ask me about the baked potatoes. .. hahaha!