Dinner First, Poor Life Choices Later: West Side Story

This modern, casual-but-polished spot, et al., is a sweet spot between “nice night out” and “relaxed neighborhood hang.” It’s the kind of place where brunch turns into cocktails, dinner turns into lingering conversation, and no one’s rushing you out the door.

Meeting at 5:30 pm gives us time to actually converse and enjoy the fellowship without feeling rushed. I normally plan dinner and a show for Saturday evenings, but with these shows nearly sold out, an earlier start just made sense.
Also—Aloha Friday commuter traffic will absolutely suck, so consider this your official permission slip to start the weekend early and unplug from the office or cubicle a bit sooner than usual. You’ve earned it… along with a well-deserved adult beverage for surviving the week. 🍹

The menu comes in strong: smoked meat Benedict, ahi tartare, lobster rolls, local meat dishes, plus a crowd-pleasing lineup of pizzas and pastas for those who like options—and backups. Basically, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re decisive or still reading the menu five minutes in.
The name “Et al.” comes from the Latin et alia, meaning “and others,” which feels especially appropriate—because this spot is all about gathering, community, and the joy of showing up with friends… and maybe quietly appreciating that if you forgot something essential (snacks, flowers, or a last-minute dessert), there just happens to be a very familiar grocery store connected next door. Purely coincidental. Very convenient.
👉 Come for the food, stay for the company, and enjoy the rare luxury of a meet-up location that truly has everything covered. Good vibes and solid conversations included—food and show tickets are on your own tab.
After dinner, we’ll head to Diamond Head Theatre for a rendition of the Tony Award- winning **West Side Story **just a quick 6–7 minute drive away. Took the bus? No stress, I’ve got wheels and happy to give you a lift. A classic tale of love, rivalry, and truly questionable judgment that transports Shakespeare to 1950s New York—where gangs battle for territory, emotions run high, and romance bravely ignores all red flags. Grab a seat, enjoy the spectacle, and let the Jets and Sharks handle the drama so we don’t have to. So if a relaxed night of dinner and community theater sounds like a good way to ease into the weekend, I hope you’ll join us.

RSVP priority is for folks who can commit to both dinner and the show (the whole delicious journey).

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.diamondheadtheatre.com