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    Ilima Terrace

    3.8 (220 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    ILIMA TERRACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    We had lunch at Ilima Terrace during our stay at Grand Hyatt. The staff was very friendly and gave us an amazing table with a view. We had the the Ahi Poke Bowl and Mirin-miso Glazed Mahi. Both were delicious but my favorite was the poke bowl. It was server with a very unique and delicious edamame mousse which gave the poke bowl a wonderful flavor. Will be coming back for breakfast tomorrow.

    Macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup.
    Gwendolyn W.

    This is such a great place to come for breakfast. The views are amazing and we especially loved watching the swans. They have a huge amount of options. We especially loved the pancakes. Worth the price!

    Jillian G.

    Another great New Year's brunch at Ilima Terrace. No wait for our party of 4, and an extremely friendly and accommodating server. Loved my omelette and the overall spread of food. Coffee was a little weak. But with the views and tasty food, I still love this buffet.

    Megan V.

    It seems overpriced, but is comparable to every other restaurant in the area. Delicious, fresh offerings. My favorite is the papaya with chia pudding (the first option on the menu), but instead of having a side of oatmeal brûlée, I feel like it should have a protein as a side. The servers are always so friendly and the swan couple you get to watch as you dine puts a romantic spin on the experience.

    The buffet spread
    Clayton M.

    Breakfast buffet was so awesome. Mainly for the experience- the view, the all you can eat, the variety of options, the service. Definitely a hefty price tag (90+ for 2), but we're on our honeymoon so we said sure! Probably wouldn't go here on the regular. The highlights were the salmon loch bagel, kalua pig hash, small shots of kombucha/juice, lemon poppy seed pancakes, endless eggs Benedict, lots of fresh fruit (mango specifically), etc... So fun to try everything, with a crazy morning view!

    Pancakes with coconut flakes and macadamia nuts -- yummy and surprisingly "light", airy fluffy  bakery!
    Yana I.

    Best breakfast on the South Shore. Go for the buffet. It shifts expectations of the standard Hyatt breakfast. We enjoyed collection of morning "shots" - watermelon + chili + ginger / cantaloupe + orange + ginger/ green apple + kale + celery / Kauai kombucha. To me, green one with kale was the best taste! Weligton pie is mind - numbing, so good and melting in your mouth. Pancakes are fluffy and "airy". Eggs, omelettes, fruit -- very good selection and cooking style. Only the selection of cheese could be better, in my view. Prices are very reasonable. If you go to nearby places, you would spend roughly the same amount of money, but for less quality food. No to mention fascinating views, birds chirping, great customer audience and helpful team.

    Scenic view with swans
    MG C.

    Amazing food with the best view, great service. Highly recommend the quesadilla. Bartender knows a good mojito.

    Omelet, fresh fruit, mimosa

    The atmosphere here is unbelievable! The view will take your breath away. The breakfast buffet has everything you could want and then some. I'm usually not big into buffets but the quality of the food and ample options was amazing. They even had a make your own inlet station with a very friendly chef. Satcha made our whole experience even better. She is so warm and friendly and goes above and beyond to make sure my husband and I are having the best honeymoon! She deserves all the praise in the world.

    fries
    Margaret T.

    Food here was actually better than what I've had elsewhere on the island, and it comes with a view! 4.5 rounded up to 5 stars. We ordered a poblano quesadilla ($18), island cobb salad ($23), and a side of fries ($6). As a Hyatt discoverist member, we also got a 20% discount for lunch. The poblano quesadilla doesn't come with cheese- odd for the name. But our server mentioned this right off the bat and asked if we wanted to add it on. We didn't hesitate because what even is a quesadilla without cheese?! He didn't mention if it would cost extra, so we were pleasantly surprised to see it wasn't an addition fee when we got the bill. The quesadilla on its own is average and definitely needs the salsa it came with. The cobb salad was light and the papaya dressing was delicious. I requested no bacon and chicken on the side, and my server obliged without an issue. Waffle fries were exactly as I expected. Is was craving fries, and this hit the spot.

    Fish and Shrimp salad
    Will T.

    We came here for brunch, but keep in mind they recently changed their chef, so the lunch menu is quite different from what's shown on Yelp or Google. Be sure to check their website for the latest menu. Nevertheless, we were impressed with the restaurant's pleasant ambiance, situated next to a serene pond with two elegant white swans and a bunch of fishes. The staff was welcoming, and the food, while different, was quite enjoyable. We opted for the Ahi Poke bowl and the Fish and Shrimp salad, both of which were well-portioned and tasty. Additionally, it's conveniently located within the Grand Hyatt, which is where we're staying. If you happen to be a Globalist member, you'll also enjoy an extra 20% off your bill at this establishment.

    Mothers Day Menu
    Lorene P.

    A special Mother's Day buffet from morning until 5 pm. A beautiful venue, live acoustic guitar singer, balloon creations and face painting for the children, and tasty food!

    Poke plate
    Leng G.

    A beautiful location with a grand view of the ocean. Service was prompt and friendly as expected. Wonderful presentation of their tasty meals. My husband and son liked their grass-fed beef burgers and I enjoyed my poke plate. It was pricey but we were on vacation and the whole experience was well-worth it!!

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    Great place to dine at the Hyatt was great to watch the swans as we dined. Food was great portions and nice presentation

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    View really great - service excellent. I had the ahi poke bowl and highly recommend it. The lilikoi cheesecake was spectacular?

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    The view was amazing and Mala was a great server. The buffet was full of great tasting quality food.

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    Ask the Community - Ilima Terrace

    Is complimentary parking available for the breakfast buffet?

    Parking is free. I don't even recall having to get anything validated. This was June 2023

    Is the breakfast buffet pricing the same for adults and children?

    Call the restaurant for the updated price. The Morhets Day buffet was $100 per person.

    Hello we are coming end of the month, do you still offer breakfast buffet, and how much per person?

    Yes, still have a great buffet spread. It's $45 per person. Aloha.

    Are you still offering the Seafood Buffet on Tuesday's?

    Aloha, no we are not offering any dinner buffets other than the luau which takes place on Wednesday & Saturday.

    Is this place kid friendly? We have a family gathering, 3 small kids.

    Yes. Plenty if space for accommodations and a view to keep the kids distracted....for awhile.

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