Three of us went here for dinner on a Monday evening while vacationing on the big island. We were seated right on time and had a very nice table with an excellent view of the sunset. Our service was very good and attentive, but not pushy and we never lacked for anything during our meal. Our two martinis and glass of wine were delivered in a reasonable time. The martinis were delicious although the pour was on the short side for both. The wine temperature was a little too warm and could've tasted much better at less than room temperature. It was a very pleasant evening and with the live instrumental music and beautiful sunset it was all around outstanding ambiance. The complementary purple Beet rolls were delicious. We ordered the Baby Beet and Barata cheese salad. We thought it was one of the tastiest salads we've had. We also got the Mahi Mahi entree and their signature dish, Ti Leaf wrapped Kanpachi with an added side of Lobster Fried Rice. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Browns Beach House is a very nice place to go for a special meal during sunset on the Kahala coast. When we were leaving after our meal, there was not an empty table available. read more

Brown's Beach House - View from our table - Hawaiian Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Brown's Beach House is the main restaurant at the Fairmont Orchid, and it truly feels like the centerpiece of the entire resort experience. The setting alone makes it stand out, right on the ocean, with views that are easily some of the most breathtaking in all of Hawaii. If you time it right and go during sunset, it becomes something special. Watching the sky change colors over the water while you dine is unforgettable. One thing I really appreciated is that they offer both vegan and vegetarian menu options, which makes it a great choice for a variety of dietary preferences without feeling limited. The complimentary ube bread is phenomenal, soft, slightly sweet, and rich with that unique ube flavor. It's one of those small touches that ends up being surprisingly memorable. The service is consistently amazing. You can tell they have a strong, experienced team, and it feels like many of the staff have been there for years. That kind of continuity really shows in how smooth and welcoming the experience is. The last time I visited, I tried the Puna chicken for the first time. It was delicious, light, and a great option if you don't want something too heavy. The only downside during that visit was the wind. It was unusually strong, so much so that glasses were literally blowing off tables and shattering. From what I understand, that's pretty rare, but it did take away from the experience a bit. Overall, I'd give Brown's Beach House 4 stars. The food, drinks, service, and setting are outstanding, and with the right weather, it's about as close to a perfect dining experience as you can get. read more

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Fantastic view, excellent service, and delicious menu. Everything tasted so good, from the complimentary ube bread rolls to the lobster, prawns, and filet mignon. All the proteins were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We really loved the lobster tail. Don't skip this. Dessert was good too! We got the Hawaiian snickers bar which wasn't overly sweet and rounded off the meal with some Kona coffee. Good vibes and great hospitality. Also, one of the best places to view a sunset on the Kona coastline. Paired with some live music, it was perfection. A night well spent. read more

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Food was excellent. My New York strip was t the most tender steak I've ever had, but the sear/crust/seasoning was outstanding. Despite not being that tender, it was still one of the best steaks I've had in a long time, and I love in Vegas. My wife loved her sub as well. I've rolls were yummy. Setting is excellent. Beautiful beach view and live music. Not cheap, but totally worth the cost. No complaints about the service. Would highly recommend. read more

Brown's Beach house is located within the Fairmont Orchid hotel resort. I would recommend booking at least a day in advance because slots fill up quickly. They do take walk-up reservations, but the wait is usually a couple of hours. If you're dining for a special occasion, you can note it on your reservation. I would recommend choosing a time window around sunset because the sky is very beautiful and definitely romantic! Our spectacular server was Bruce. He was super kind and helpful--checking in on us often throughout dinner & dessert. You can check out my photos for what we ordered. Everything was absolutely incredible - we'd order every item again. I did, however, forget to take a picture of the Ube rolls (first round complimentary). They were so unique and had great textures. I wish I could make these at home! For dessert, I thought the tiramisu was a little dry, but my husband enjoyed the whole thing. Their version of the Snickers bar was totally delicious, even better than the actual candy bar) and complimentary (since we were celebrating our anniversary - how sweet!) It's definitely a more pricey dining experience, but it is an absolute must do if you are staying at or around the hotel. We are really glad that we went here on our last night. read more

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**4.8 rounded up We were blessed with an excellent table as we watched the fire in the sky sunset and our servers helped take pics of us The gentleman playing Hawaiian gentle tunes on the guitar enhanced the mood w the attentive servers Food was excellent w the lobster bisque and filet minion and the tea leaf kampachi/fish-had a ginger like Asian flavor w Mexican like sauce--unique to me Peaceful and serene for a memorable dinner read more

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Came for a sunset dinner. Beautiful views. Service was amazing. We enjoyed everything we ate. Ube bread- yum! Watermelon poke - fun way to try watermelon differently, has a slight kick Scallops - delicious, would have been nice to get 3 instead of 2 for the price. Coconut red curry lobster bisque - i enjoyed it, subtle red curry flavor Ribeye- cant go work with steak Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi - I really enjoyed, it was interesting with the coconut cream Panna cotta - beautiful flavors but the panna cotta wasn't fully set Hawaiian snickers bar - 100% recommend getting if you enjoy chocolate. read more

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I did reservation as this was recommended by the site We watched the sunset and they had a hawaiian band play which was very relaxing. Gorgeous view. We r staying at the fairmont orchid which this restaurant located at it. Servers were very friendly It is quite expensive Where nice to accommodate my son request for Pizza by next door restaurant For technical reasons unable to post pictures read more

Amazing experience! Staff, food, and Ambiance were 5 stars. To start off we were seated at the outer edge of the restaurant near the water and we were able to see the sunset - ambiance was off the roof. The food selection were great from the vegetarian (Kalo Fondant), to the Mahi mahi to the filet mignon. Let's not forget about the "Ube" rolls. The desserts was great and my favorite would be the chocolate dessert of the evening. The staff were incredible and this tops off a great evening! Definitely a great place to have dinner with family and friends. read more

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Ocean front dining at it's best. Beautiful beachside restaurant with Hawaiian musicians serenading you while enjoying a delightful dinner. Janice was warm and attentive making every moment special. We celebrated a special birthday. Notable dishes include jumbo prawns with foie gras and the yummiest ube rolls! read more

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I wasn't able to get into this restaurant for a reservation so I did the next best thing- I ordered takeout. Everyone was so nice and I love that the hostess was able to give me some great recommendations for what to eat. So the Ube bread... Just get it. It comes free if you order something off the menu, which is amazing. The Ube bread with the honey butter was just mouthwatering goodness. I ended up also getting the lobster pasta and then I was persuaded heavily to get the Snickers bar dessert. The pasta was amazing and just the right portion size. But that snicker dessert... That's the thing that I would come back for over and over again along with the Ube bread. Both are extremely amazing and something that you can't find in most places. For takeout, my food was relatively fresh. Granted, I picked it up and immediately took it back to my room and gobbled it down, but everything was still a great texture and nice and warm. Definitely recommend this place. It is on the price your side so you're definitely going to pay a lot, but it's a great ambience and the food is pretty good as well. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant at one of the most fabulous resorts that I have ever been to, but the food is just average. The drinks are fine and the complimentary ube bread with honey butter is terrific. We tried four different mains: Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi (ok), Kona Prawns (overcooked), Mahi Mahi (best of what we tried), and Special Ono (not great). This is a very expensive meal that does not live up to the experience of the hotel. read more

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We ordered the following: Daily cosmopolitan which was guava flavored 1 glass Prosecco Poisson Cru Octopus Ribeye with side of lobster rice Lobster agnolotti I did see a lot of comments on portion size and I tend to agree. The agnolotti was very small for $65. The octopus was one small tentacle for $32 - I would have expected at least two. While the food was good, I don't think it was great. We fell in love with poisson cru on our trip to French Polynesia and what was served at Browns just didn't compare. Despite being small the agnolotti was tasty and wish there was more. My husband's rib eye was was also cooked nicely and tasted great. Brown's could be a 5 rating with some improvements. read more

I loved this meal!! Loved the beautiful sunset view with live music. Their warm ube bread was such a good start. We loved the traditional steamed fish with ginger and jasmine rice. Service was incredible - warm and attentive. read more

Pros: sitting outside is divine. It is one of the most beautiful places anywhere to eat outside. Servers were pleasant Cons: food is average in taste and extremely expensive for what you get. $70 for a small piece of fishy-tasting Mahi Mahi. $16 for about 50 cents worth of broccolini. A glass of beer is fairly priced, but the prices of the other drinks are ridiculous. Etc. If you don't mind spending the money and don't expect too much, it will be okay. read more

What a superb experience for our wedding anniversary! If you have a big event to celebrate while in this area of the Big Island, please consider Brown's. It was a small hike to get out to this restaurant from the lobby of the Fairmont Hotel, but it was worth it to be on the beach for the amazing sunset. I shared about our anniversary online when making the reservation, and they gave us the best table in the place-IMO, so close to the beach and only a few tables in this section. We both got fish--he got Mahi Mahi, I got Ono. Both excellent but i liked his macadamia crusted Mahi the best. And the lobster fried rice had a great smokey flavor that sets it apart from your everyday Hawaiian side dish. Excellent presentation of food from the purple sweet potato bread, to the salad, the entrees, and the desserts. Try the tiramisu and the snickers dessert. Service was wonderful! There was even a sunset ritual performed with a horn! And the sun setting was the perfect backdrop (6 pm reservations in July is perfect timing). We had a magical time and will be back! read more

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I came here for dinner and the ambience and location with the view is absolutely amazing. They also have soft life music outside creating a great ambience. The service is also excellent and our server did an excellent job of walking us through the menu. However, I will say for the price, the portion of food is very very small. Pictured is my pasta that was an appetizer amount of food. read more

Brown's Beach House - Hawaiian Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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What a beautiful spot! Celebrated the wife's birthday with a sunset meal. Delicious foods; love their fish with jasmine rice. Favorite was definitely the ube bread! read more

Brown's Beach House - Hawaiian Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Location is gorgeous, food was sub par. Filet mignon was served hot and overcooked, as if it didn't have time to rest. Macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi was super dry and sour. We were really shocked and disappointed. We tried to eat as much as we could but couldn't finish it. Servers were really nice. read more

I wish I could give this place 4.5 stars. Service was outstanding, the servers were extremely attentive. Shout out to Erik...always keeping the water full. They were super quick with my son's food. The drinks were outstanding, great Mai tais. The ambiance was great. I don't think the photos do enough justice for the view and how well the music pares with it. Overall 4.7 stars. read more

4.5 We went here on our last night of our honeymoon and it was a great choice. While pricey, the ambiance and food were phenomenal. There was a great musician playing, and being seated outside near the ocean made it feel romantic. We loved all of our food, and received a complimentary dessert-- no idea what it actually was, but it was very tasty. Our waitress, Summer, was super fun and we really enjoyed talking with her. I would definitely recommend for Fairmont guests (and others coming from other resorts)! read more

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Because I did not plan ahead as much as usual, the earliest reservation I could get was 6pm on a Sunday. We were thee for sunset but in the middle of our appetizer so we did not get another photo like we usually do. And we were in the middle of the tables instead of on the seaside edge. There is a new menu, "Brown's Experience" which is prix fixe. It's $110 for an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Add wine pairings for $65. We both got the scallop appetizer and the filet mignon. The other entree choice was the crusted kampachi. The scallop appetizer was good, although we each got two regular sized scallops instead of one large one. They were perfectly seared and nicely plated with sauce nd vegetables. Care had been taken with the sauce so as not to ruin the sear. I really liked this! The filet mignon is always tricky with me because I like it VERY rare. I emphasize this when ordering, asking for black and blue, saying moo. But the first one came out medium. The plating is dramatic with one huge onion ring, but I sent it back before I could snap a shot. The chef came out to do a routine check and was surprised to see that I no longer had my steak! He went back to oversee the refire but it came out probably by the time he got back to the kitchen. The second try was perfect, although the plating was a little sloppy. Scrumptious, everything a filet should be. The grilled broccolini was a little bitter. The potatoes were perfection, creamy and subtly flavored with truffle I think. Hubby cleaned his plate. The dessert snickers was good, chocolate with nougat and Mac nuts. Some nice crispies and some fruity filling. I really liked the port that was paired. Service was prompt and attentive. The returned steak was handled very promptly. She also let me try the paired wines before pouring the glass and offered substitutions if anything was not to my taste. 6 oz. pours. The maitre d' came out to check on us after dessert, just before the check was delivered. Our bill included a full, extra $110 meal! I called him back and he handled promptly including comp'ing a pre-dinner wine. The waitress rushed over and I asked if she had checked our bill but the Maitre was already taking the tray to fix it. We have been here enough times, that I give the benefit of the doubt, but check your bill for any extra dishes or drinks just in case! Great food and service. Not perfection, but worth the 45 minute drive from Kailua. Note: I noticed people were dressed mostly very casually. Probably those were hotel guests who didn't want to change, but for food this good I like to live a little and dress up a bit. read more

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Stunning restaurant at the Fairmont Orchid overlooking the rocky private beach. Service was friendly and attentive. The complimentary bread basket consists of warm mini ube bread rolls which were heavenly! Mac crusted mahi mahi was more of a thick filet with a light crust on the top - not your typical nut crusted fish- but delicious nonetheless. The filet with grilled broccolini was also tasty. The live music and sunset really set the ambiance. Amazing experience. read more

Brown's Beach House - Outside view - Hawaiian Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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We had an amazing dinner at Brown's Beach House -- the seafood, steak, and pasta were all incredible, and the drinks were absolutely decadent! read more

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The food was just okay and over priced, but the view was nice. We reminded them of the allergens but they still didn't tell us the poke had nuts. Luckily they brought the nuts and all other ingredients on the side and assembled it at the table. Overall, for the price point, the food was mediocre. I've been to restaurants where the food was half the cost, but tastier. I guess you are paying for the view and live music. For example, the depth of flavor of the ciopino wasn't great. It was a bit too acidic. The bread just tasted like sourdough, and didn't have enough furikake. The ube bread basket was good but not the best ube bread I've had. I like the real chunks of ube, and the sea salt. The scallops were okay. Poke was just okay. Cookie Monster from the kid's meal for $10 was reasonable with two cookies, a slice of ice cream, and chocolate and caramel bits, and a strawberry tongue. read more

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It was perfect. If I could give them 6 stars I would. We got there an hour before sunset. Our waitress was awesome. The ube bread was so good with the butter we ordered another basket and took most to go. I had the Brown Experience which was 3 course dinner for $110. The first course was the crispy pork belly and my daughter couldn't get enough. The second was the filet mignon. It was the best filet mignon I've ever had. And then topped with dessert. The 2024 winner for best dessert at Big Island Chocolate Festival the Kona Cold Pressed Coffee Brûlée. My daughter had the Wagyu Skirt Steak and the wife had the Mahi Mahi. We all exchanged bites and everything was delicious. We had a beautiful view of the sunset with the palm trees, ocean, and beach. They had live music and the man that comes out at sunset to blow on the shell. I wish I could come here every weekend. read more

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It was raining the night of our reservations but the servers handled it very well. The food tasted great. The ambience is comfortable with low lighting. read more

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Loved this place. First time here on Kona so first time here at Browns place. Ambiance is beautiful especially during sunset along with the live singer in the background. Service is exceptional, I highly recommend a reservation. It's one of the major sit down restaurants in the resort. Food was excellent, fish specifically the tuna was fresh as it can be...hello your in Hawaii! It better be...Drinks were stiff good and a little stiff. read more

I thought the food here was really good but overall it's very resort hotel pricey for a kind of casual dining experience. The service was okay. She was really sweet and helpful, but never around much. The ube rolls are good. We had the pork and it was super delicious. There's really nowhere else to eat dinner at the Fairmont so at least the food is good. read more

Our server Liana was fabulous, friendly, knowledgeable and caring. All the staff was fantastic. Thank you all! The food was amazing we had the purple potato rolls with honey butter, Spanish octopus, Filet, Mahi Mahi, Ono special, lobster fried rice and Tiramisu. The ambiance was spectacular and we saw the lighting of the torches, it is ocean view. Stunning place. read more

Went to a special champagne dinner, was awesome. Food paired and developed with champagne was a great experience!

We have been coming to Brown's for almost a decade and make this a regular stop for dinner on our trips to the Big Island. Every table has a beautiful view of the ocean and they have live music by local talent that adds a nice touch to your dining experience. Here is what my wife and I had during this visit on 12/9/24: Cocktails: White Orchid Cosmo - From the Signature Cocktail List Classic Vodka Martini - From the Martini List Appetizer: Kekela Farms Salad Ube Rolls with Orchid Honey Butter - no charge for the first order. Wine: Glass of Stags Leap Cab Glass of Villa Maria Sav Blanc Entree: Filet Mignon Spanish Octopus - this is on the appetizer list. The Ube Rolls are famous here and so delicious. The Kekela Farms Salad is made with fresh local ingredients and is great for sharing. The filet mignon is sourced locally from the island and was cooked perfectly. The wine by the glass prices are very fair. Dinner for two with a cocktail and a glass of wine is going to run you about $250. Add Brown's to your list on your next visit to Hawaii! read more

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Beautiful setting!!! On the water, live music. But be sure to book your reservation when it's still light outside to really take it in. Sun sets early in the end of the year. Good, friendly service. Food and drinks were good overall! However, I got the daily catch and the fish was not as described... super tough and the sauce was way too sweet, just not a great main dish. Scallop app on the other hand... 10/10! read more

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The food, service, and overall experience were amazing. You can't beat the views and the live music. The ube rolls were unique and delicious. I had the Ti Leaf Wrapped Kanpachi, and the combination of flavors was fantastic. My husband ordered the Mahi Mahi, which was also excellent. For dessert, we had the sorbet, and it did not disappoint--the freshness of all the food was evident. read more

Stayed at The Fairmont for 5 nights. Nice atmosphere but not as exclusive as it appears to be. You can't overcook Mahi at a restaurant of this caliber, you just can't. Period. But they did and terribly. Everyone hates sending back food but this was mandatory. Luckily, the waiter took it off the bill. But it left us wondering about the chef. It was a weekday and its wasn't busy. Service was fine but we ordered glasses of wine and the pour was ridiculous. I got friendly with the waiter and asked how many ounces they pour. He didn't know so he asked the bar...5 ounces for $22. Based on this, are you willing to go? Don't recommend by a long shot. read more

Food was just ok, looks fancy but tastes meh. Way overpriced for what it is. I'm happy to splurge for great food but would never come back here. read more

The tiki torch runner and sunset were the stars of the show. Food was beautifully presented and the service was good, but the steak was tough and the fish was just OK. I didn't care for the sauce but the server poured it on before I had a chance to stop him. Very expensive for mediocrity. We won't be back. There are better restaurants at other resorts nearby. read more

A lovely place for dinner, scenery cannot get better and universally the service is always great! The food was not as before but I still suggest this place but don't hold out for anything but ordinary food but served as beautifully as possible. read more

FOREMOST, I would like to thank ASHLEY NELSON who without her beyond EXCELLENT service, patience, time, clarifications and generosity of spirit, Fairmont Orchid and Brown's Beach House would not have garnered our business, bar none!!! Ashley provided EXEMPLARY assistance + five star service curating every detail of this incredibly meaningful private birthday celebration!!! She worked extensively to ensure gluten, dairy, soy free allergies were impeccably accommodated and responded with grace to numerous questions. Ashley has all the markings of a leadership role + truly spearheaded this experience beyond all the additional staff, far surpassing her superiors with her diplomacy and candor!!! She left no stone untouched, start to finish and didn't miss a beat. This is extremely rare as we bypassed several resorts as they did not match Ashley's high standard of execution. Upon arrival, we were wonderfully greeted by the hostess station at Brown's with an exquisite flower crown from Ashley's recommendation of Ainahua Florals and walked to the Pointe site where the beautiful dinner with custom rose petals sprinkle by Ainahua Florals was set up. The ambience was absolutely stunning. Our server Bruce was exemplary. He attended to us throughout the five hour dinner and respectfully gave us space to enjoy our celebration without interruption in the interest of enjoying the peace and relaxation of the incredible ambience. The menu Ashley assisted us in curating began with absolutely delicious Kekela Farms Salads. Next the Seared Jumbo Scallops were very tasty as well as the truffle fries. The Grilled Kiawe Kona Lobster was definitely good but in all honesty the chef should visit the Canoe House as their similar Lobster offering is cooked much more tenderly, succulently and is a bit more plentiful. Brown's lobster was enjoyable, albeit it could have been more tender and plentiful. The Housemade Pappardelle Pasta Putanessca a custom dish was enjoyable and a very large portion. The gluten free bread was astonishingly delicious and the ube rolls fair. The Hawaiian "Snickers Bar" was definitely tastey, however, extremely rich and quite heavy. The custom gluten dairy free chocolate avocado mousse with mango curated by the pastry chef, Daniel was quite delicious. His willingness to accommodate a lower sugar offering was so appreciated. The celebration was truly wonderful beyond words, first, the spectacular ambience, second, the kindness and care, the meal, truly enjoyable. It was every bit worth the location costs and meal/beverage minimums. Brown's Beach House truly collaborated to create the most meaningful birthday celebration. I would be remiss if I didn't highlight once again ASHLEY NELSON without whom this experience wouldn't have been possible. Special thank you to Bruce, our dedicated, kind server for the evening. The only constructive feedback would be to the food and beverage director and head chef who initiated the zoom call to finalize the details following Ashley's superior service. Due to the chef's very contententious tone and subpar disposition , which came across as him being quite put out relative to ingredients inquiries to ensure the menu met our numerous allergies and was tasteful for us, we almost discontinued the reservation. Perhaps, he should not participate on professional zoom calls if he isn't able to provide the standard of care of the Fairmont brand. We understand he indicated he is extremely well versed, his demeanor unfortunately was not. We appreciated the director's attempt to smooth the quite shocking, unexpected hiccup, however, we both felt the director and chef's demeanor could benefit from the authenticity, genuine, sincerity and high standard exhibited by Ashley Nelson. Adding this feedback as its extremely important to individuals with allergies to not feel like a bother given the need to completely vet ingredients. The intention isn't to be difficult but safeguard the experience as it can be dangerous. Hope this will be noted to ensure potential guests are treated respectfully via zoom menu curation calls. A tremendous THANK YOU to the entire Fairmont Orchid and Brown's Beach House team, Ashley Nelson, Bruce and the chefs that created this memorable, meaningful celebration. We definitely recommend this private VIP experience!! Mahalo Nui!! read more

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The overall atmosphere is perfect for a romantic dinner. The seating provides a nice view of the ocean and the live music adds to the romantic feel of the overall place. The service was amazing and the waiters were very attentive. Food wise we got the House-made Herb Pappardelle, the watermelon poke, and the coffee dessert. The watermelon poke was pretty decent and had a spicy kick to it. The House-made Herb Pappardelle tasted extremely fresh and the veggies tasted excellent. The best thing was the coffee dessert. The coffee flavor added an extra taste to the ice cream. This dessert is a must get!! read more

Brown's Beach House - Watermelon Poke - Hawaiian Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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