The food was delicious and tasty!!…read more Service was very slow Ambiance was busy Good people

Giving 2 stars because at the end of the day - the flavor was there!…read more We called to make a reservation from 9am, so they KNEW we had a big party coming. Put in our order and waited about an hour to get our food. By the time we got our food, it was cold. Original server said she'd be the one serving us and sent someone else to serve us which led him to giving some of us the wrong dish - but he was trying his best! Poor thing, he pretty much got thrown to the wolves! Couple of the orders were wrong. Cook looked all nuha, eyeing us out. Maybe he shouldn't be in that industry if he can't handle when theres a big party. If you have a big party 10+ DONT GO HERE!

Celebrated Father's Day. Cafe Portofino shares a building…read morewith Duke's so parking and finding the front door at beach entrance was a bit confusing. Sat in covered outdoor patio overlooking the sweet beach at sunset. Gorgeous. THE FOOD: Our "dad" ordered a ribeye steak, which he found perfectly cooked and delicious. "Dad's" spouse and guest ordered chicken masala. One in cream sauce, the other in reduced wine sauce. Both were very good. Becky, our hostess, cautioned "hot plate" when food was delivered, but neither the plate nor the food was too hot to touch or eat. No garlic bread? In an Italian restaurant? Becky said the bread is baked in-house. Too soft to toast. ?Ok? AMBIANCE: An electric violinist serenaded us throughout our meal. Loud enough to recognize each selection, but not too loud to inhibit table conversation, or obscure sound of the lapping waves. SERVICE: Becky offered valuable menu info. Our water glasses continued to be topped off. So important in Hawaii when the humidity/heat makes you constantly parched. YELP REVIEWS: We checked Yelp reviews before making a reservation. Not too helpful. We enjoyed our meal, location, service, and especially the beachfront view.

We used to really love this place, however tonight's meals with friends was very disappointing…read more All meals came out with hot plates and tepid food. They also came out to us too quickly as if there were portions premade. The side vegetables were soggy, and the 2 piccata meals ( one chicken , one veal ) were terrible. Two of us ,from the table of 4 were prior chefs. Never had such terrible piccata sauce. Theirs were cream based, no wine or chicken stock base, no capers. Fortunately we discussed this with the waitress who said there was a new cook. I'd fire him. We hope that with client feedback, that this restaurant will revert to back what we used to like. Good luck

First thing we were greeted by the bar tender Stephanie. She actually came around the bar, greeted…read moreus, and also sat us. That was a great first impression. A waiter came around and then offered to take our order. Then when time went, another girl asked if someone already came by and helped us. We ordered a few things off the menu it being our first time back after two years. This time, everything was delicious! From the appetizers, to the salad, to our entrees. They have really came a long way! The wasabi Caesar dressing, delicious! Bao bun, soft and tasty! The scallop appetizers, sauted in bacon and bacon fat... oh my goodness! Our filet mignon cooked to perfection! The poached lobster and squid ink noodles with lobster bisque.. my favorite! Our waitress, which she didnt even tell us her name, did a mediocre job. We really tipped her more than she deserved, but I hope the bartender got a good portion of that tip we left. Thank you Stephanie, our bartender! All the kudos to you for making us feel welcomed, and really making our experience all the more better! It's those little things that we as customers look for... service, and attentiveness.. and of course great food! Shout out to the preps, and chefs! Delicious! Hands down!

Great food prepared well and quickly using very fresh ingredients…read more Service is attentive and kind. Ambience feels high-end but not stuffy. Drinks were a delight. The old fashioned was too sweet for me but the sazerac was on point!

We were looking for something for dinner but didn't want to drop $150-200 at any of the more fancy…read moresit down options around. It's not super clear, so we stood in line with the other guests waiting to be seated and asked about ordering a pizza to go. We were told to place an order with the bartender, the bar is inside to the left. The bartender was busy but very pleasant and took our order and name. We selected the Cippolina & Salsiccia & $24. She let us know it would be about a 25 minute wait. She said we could have called in a to go order from our room, as well. If you do, the bar is where you will pick it up. We came back about 15 minutes later & had a couple of glasses of wine while we waited. The pizza was out on time and looked great. We asked about red pepper flakes & even though the container gave her a fight, she happily secured some for us to go. The crust is tasty & has all the high/correct cook temperature toasty bubbles a good crust should have. The sauce has an authentically subtle flavor. The cheese is high quality & plentiful. The sausage & caramelized onions are amazing. Very much recommend this spot!

Loved this place! We walked from the Royal Sonesta along the ocean to this little second-story…read morepizzeria and the view was beautiful. We ordered to go, three pizzas and calamari, and it was ready in about 25 minutes. Crust was thin and crisp, really tasty. And the margherita pizza was kid-friendly, more cheese with just a little basil. Easy to pick off. So it worked great for picky eaters. Portions were bigger than we expected. We even grabbed some Spam musubi from a truck behind the place, brought it all back to the pool and it made for a super easy family dinner. Next time, we'd probably dine in after seeing the beautiful view!

Ambiance was perfect. Mele was our waitress and we connected right off!!! The brochette starter…read morewas perfect! Fluffy bread with honey drizzled over the bread and the sweetness of red grapes mixed with macadamia nut brochette spread over the bread was amazing! The tender short ribs were drenched in sweet bbq sauce that made everything so easy to ravage it down in no time. My wife had the fish special that used the seasoning of munchong to make her meal superb!

This was my third World Cup appearance at Gaylord's, and at this point I'm basically the veteran…read morestriker they keep calling out of retirement because I refuse to stop scoring... on the cheese board. Unless FIFA introduces a salary cap for Brie consumption, I'll be back hopefully before the next tournament. One clutch tip before you try your own championship run: reserve a table. This place stays packed harder than a World Cup final because it sits in the middle of a gorgeous Lihue plantation where you can ride trains, sample rum, and wander around pretending you're the captain of your own national squad. If your afternoon turns into a highlight reel after a couple rum tastings, sub in your phone and lock down that reservation before you're left watching from the sidelines. The Macadamia Nut Crusted Brie and grape salad deserves its own Golden Boot. The warm, crispy bread delivers perfect assists while the sweet grapes and creamy cheese play tiki-taka so beautifully they'd make defenders dizzy. Then comes the creamy portabella mushroom pasta, which doesn't need chicken, shrimp, or any superstar signing--it carries the entire squad by itself and wins the game in extra time. The staff treats every guest like they just scored the winning penalty, and if you really want the championship experience, request the patio garden. Dining out there feels less like lunch and more like lifting the World Cup trophy in paradise... minus the confetti, plus way better food. Oh BTW there bar and cocktails are to die for!!

Always a staple for eating in Hawaii. They are consistent and this location was no different. I…read morelove coming here even without a reservation they were able to seat us right away. They had free valet parking , just leave a tip. Friendly and helpful staff. Great views. We were seated at the area closest to the beach so fantastic view and lovely outside breeze. Our server was really nice and fast service. I got the prime rib and it was a perfect size and cooked to what I asked. I loved it. Great food and location. Always a great place to come for lunch or dinner. I totally recommend this place for good food and service.

We came here as we're staying at the nearby resort (we thought our food credit could be used here,…read morebut that was not an option when we received the bill). There's 2 sections to the restaurant: upstairs is more prime rib and lobster and downstairs is more tacos and burgers (we opted for the latter). We shared the calamari- the shape was unexpected, but it had a great flavor and texture. I ordered the Mac nut fish, which was swordfish at the time, and the sauce it came with was so good. My husband ordered the kalbi ribs and chicken, which he enjoyed.

This was our second time visiting BV's, and it definitely won't be our last…read more Service: I'm honestly not sure where the bad reviews are coming from. Both times we visited, the waitstaff was incredibly courteous, attentive, and greeted us with warm, beautiful smiles. Food & Drinks: The Cheeseburger: Extremely juicy, perfectly cooked, and topped with fresh condiments on a beautifully toasted bun. The fries were extra crispy, delicious, and perfectly salted. We paired the burger with the Island Lager. It had a very crisp, clean taste that complemented the meal perfectly. Highly recommended! On our second night, we tried the pizza. Being from California, we're spoiled with some amazing wood-fired pizza places, but hands down--this pizza was absolutely delicious. The dough was soft and clearly handmade rather than ready-made, and the cheese and pepperoni were fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend BV's for both the fantastic food and the stellar service!

Staying here in Kaapa and had lunch & dinner here, both times amazing foods and great service…read more Thanks to Jarred for taking good care of us.

My hubby and I are foodies, and this was one of the best restaurants and foods we ate on the…read moreisland. Made reservations the night before for a weekday, which was relatively easy to get. I'm sure on weekends would be harder. Food was delicious! Hubs and I both got fish dishes for the evening and it was on point. Fresh and flavorful. They also have their own freshly baked focaccia bread (free!) with olive oil and vinegar. And wow !! We needed another helping of it because it was so good. We ordered off the keiki (kids) menu for our 3yo and I tried some of her pasta Alfredo sauce... I was impressed. Al dente and very flavorful. Came with fresh (and very sweet) pineapples and scoop of ice cream! She loved it. Service was great! Fast and attentive. Ambiance is nice, no need for formal clothes but you can dress up if you'd want!

It's been a few years since I've been back home and I wanted to take my partner to experience where…read moreI was raised and enjoy Kauai! We decided to celebrate our 5 year anniversary yesterday here at Hukilau Lanai. We are both extremely big foodies and had high expectations based on the reviews (and price). We specifically came here for the fish dishes that use local fish. I never had the chance to eat here before so this review is solely based on my experience yesterday. Poke nachos ($23): 7/10, solid nothing special Soup of the day, Fisherman's Jalapeño corn chowder ($5): 6.5/10, also decently solid but nothing special. The little kick of spice was nice. Hukilau mixed grill ($49): 7/10, the sauce was delicious and trying the various fish was fun. Fish were cooked well and not too dry. The one on the far right was my favorite. Nairabi ($48): 6/10, the crust was excellent but I did not like the pumpkin curry sauce. The marlin actually tasted better when I mixed it with the sauce of the mixed grill. Mashed potatoes were decent. Marlin was a tad bit dry but not sure if that's how it's supposed to be. Coconut cheesecake ($14.5): 9/10, I LOVE COCONUT! Delicious dessert, portion was a lil small tho Lava cake ($18): 3/10, very okayy I personally did not like it especially the outside chocolate cake part tasted off We were seated in a spot on the lanai to the side which was beautiful and peaceful. The service was great, we were constantly being checked up on which was nice. Our server was welcoming and kind. I liked that they give a vase of water so you can pour yourself since we drink a lot of water. Would we come again? No. Although service was great and the fish was decent it was still quite lackluster taste wise especially when compared to the price point. There was a lot of flavors going on with the dishes that felt distracting to me that didn't truly bring out the taste of the fish. Sauce is the most important part of fish dishes. I also don't know if it might've been the food but my partner had a stomach ache afterwards. We also gave our fish leftovers to my brother and it hurt his stomach too lol I was fine though so not sure from what.

This is cool place inside what I've been told is a very old and famous hotel. We had a reservation…read morebut waited 5 minutes to be seated. The interior decorating is really nice. It's different than any place we had been to in Hawaii. We sat inside due to threat of rain. We tend to order quickly and the waitstaff was prompt despite it being full. The appetizer was great. The food was amazing. Well worth the visit. Watch for parking though. Tough area to park in.

We got to the restaurant an hour before they closed but still . Service didn't need to be so bad …read more I understand the rush of working in the food business but also I understand good customer service. It took 20 minutes to get waters . Left . Came back asked if we were ready . Left . Then came back then we gave her our drink , appetizer, and food orders . Our appetizers came out in 10 minutes. ( edamame and garlic bread were so underwhelming. They both had no flavor . Garlic bread tasted like a dry croutons. Edamame was supposed to be garlic and chili but only tasted like watered down soy sauce and sesame seeds... food came out 20 minutes later and the drinks 2 minutes before the food . My drink tasted like mint water . It was supposed to be pineapple , mint , soda and something else . My boyfriend and I got the chowder and it was just okay . A bit too salty for my taste but still underwhelmed. The beach seating was cute .

The food was great!!! we came twice and both times delicious !!! I really like the burgers. I would…read moretotally recommend coming here if you want authentic Hawaii food!!!

Grab and go spot. Service is very fast here. After ordering, we waited just a few minutes…read more Large variety of food but the combo plates is probably the safe bet. We got the chicken and shrimp combo plate both with chili sauce. It was incredible. The chicken was crunchy and moist. The shrimp was smothered in garlic sauce. Grab this and eat in your car or at the park nearby. You just gotta be careful with the chickens