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Romano's Macaroni Grill

201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Queens Marketplace, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, HI
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Ranked #27 of 34 restaurants in Waikoloa
Price range: RM3 - RM3
Cuisines: American, Italian
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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San Francisco, California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

In general, the food is okay. Our main concern was finding something that my fickle toddler was willing to eat, and for the most part, pasta is always a good choice. Each of our 5 dishes were not bad. Again, the food was okay. The service on the other hand..... HORRIBLE! After we were seated, we had to wait a... More

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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

The fact that all egg dishes were only offered scrambled should have been my first warning. Pasteurized eggs, barely toasted toast, greasy potatoes and overpriced to top it all off. I would not return here for breakfast.

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Rocklin, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

If you are staying at a nearby condo, the great thing about Macaroni Grill is that it is within walking distance. The staff is friendly and the food tastes OK (at least what we order). Also it’s not as expensive as some other places here. The only thing was negative is that it’s incredibly load. Anyway, the food was good... More

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glendora, ca
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66 restaurant reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

this is a brand see often which I feel has dropped in reliability this one had terrible service our friends had to ask several times to get what they ordered the service was slow and underwhelming frankly, I don't think they cared I don't see how they can survive and the prices were high i'd say that people come here... More

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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

I was surprised and happy to find this place open for breakfast. I had the Italian Vegetable Scramble with bacon and fresh fruit. Yummmy!! The staff is very friendly (Megan and Grace). Outdoor seating made this morning breakfast spot a treat. So much less expensive than the resort I was staying at and I have to say so much better.

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Bend, OR
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 via mobile

Typical Romanos MG, mediocre food. Service was ok. No wonder they went belly up in our home town. I have had better Italian food at an Olive Garden.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Went for a quick dinner with my Italian wife. We knew not to judge this to Italian standards, but the food was still pretty poor. Tuna in a sauce which definitely didn't complement it, some form of rice/pasta infused with burnt garlic, and artichoke hearts straight out of a jar from the supermarket opposite (we ate them from the jar... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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48 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Four of us visited Romano's for dinner recently. Arrived early to this popular restaurant so didn't have to wait for a table (it did get very busy later). Our waitress was having a bad hair day unfirtunately, dropped a tray of drinks on the table; happily only glasses broke not the red wine! It happens? This is a popular place... More

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Pinehurst, Idaho, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We dined here on both of our trips to the big island. The first expierience was great in both service and food. Our return visit also featured great food but our server was having an off night to say the least. Still, we really like the atmosphere but expect a wait. Also, being in the resort area, it is a... More

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oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Lunch today. Good that we didn't see the reviews before going. Our visit was just great. Food & service were excellent. No complaints at all & we will return before we leave the Island.

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