Of all the gems in Tahoe, Kalani's is definitely a must stop destination. Located right in the heart of South Lake, Kalani's serves great service and even better eats. We started off with some cocktails like the jalapeño margarita and a mocktail, the Passion Palmer, which were both super refreshing. Next we followed up with the Kalani roll, the Molokai roll as well as the Kalani Sampler Platter. The sushi is so fresh and the crab cakes are perfect. For an entree I ordered the shrimp scampi and I must say, I can always appreciate when a restaurant throws in large prawns on this dish. Over all, staff is kind and personable and the sophisticated yet calm environment creates for a great dinner experience for couples, singles or even families. read more

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Great spot! The flatbread was amazing, the poke was so flavorful and the sushi was pretty good. While the poke was impressive, the sushi was a 7/10 for me. It was decent but fell apart when I tried to pick it up with my chopsticks and the roll in general was a bit bland. Overall though I would come back for the flat bread and poke. read more

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We were staying at the Marriott in Heavenly Village. When our Uber driver dropped us off at the hotel, he recommended we try Kalani's, which is just a 5-minute walk away. So we tried it out the first night of our stay. It's a Hawaiian restaurant, and while we don't eat sushi, we always find great options at places like this. We had a great outdoor table, and the weather was perfect. Their signature cocktail is the Mai-Tai, so we ordered a couple, and they were perfect. I had the halibut, and my wife, a vegetarian, had the tofu steak with garden vegetables. My wife loved her entree, and I think this was the best halibut I've ever had. The cheesecake dessert was also fantastic. Beyond the great food, we had excellent service, too. Overall, a great experience, and we plan on going back every time we are in South Lake. read more

Kalani's - Fantastic halibut - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026 Time: around 5pm Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner / Happy Hour *HH Mai Tai ($10) *Macallan 12yr Neat ($18) *HH Marg ($10) *HH Champagne ($8) *HH Red Wine ($8) *Burnt Cream Brulee ($10) *HH Garlic Fries ($7, reg $8?) *Kalani's Wedge ($12) *Chowder ($12) *HH Calamari ($10, reg $16) *HH Kalbi Ribs ($16) *HH Wings ($13, reg $15) *Tax ($11.73) I take a picture of the regular drink menu, so not sure of the savings on wine and cocktails. But I did pull a few prices from their reg dinner menu I had while I was there. The reg price for the fries I believe are for normal fries, so the garlic ones may have been a lil more. HH is in the lounge / bar area only, so we grabbed two seats at the bar. It wasn't very busy when we got here. HH cocktails were nice and strong, so definitely up my alley. Typically I find mai tais and margaritas a too sweet for my liking, but these were not. Food wise, I enjoyed the soup and salad. I did ask for the blue cheese on the side for the wedge so I could share with the hubby, but he said I could have all of it, so we didn't say anything. He doesn't like stinky cheeses and I adore a good salad. I chowder was creamy and comforting. The bartender was very sweet. He was the only one fulfilling drink orders, so beverages could take some time. But just pretend it's island time and all is good. Plus, we weren't in a rush or anything. Great spot for HH. You can get your drink on for a decent price. REVIEW #4051 read more

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Happy hour daily from 4-5pm! The drinks are nice and strong, especially the mai tai! The painkiller was delicious too. For food, we ordered the fried ahi, Kalani's wings, short ribs and heavenly rolls. Everything was over-sauced/overdressed, and that's coming from me who is a self proclaimed condiment/sauce queen. We were surprised the fried ahi and the ahi in the heavenly rolls were cooked through and through. Expected the ahi in the rolls to be raw and the fried ahi to be at least flash fried. What a waste of ahi. We'd return for the drinks, which were a steal at $10/ea, but would probably skip the food. Or try the two that we don't order: the fried calamari and garlic fries. Service was nice and friendly! read more

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I am slightly biased since my niece works the bar here, but nonetheless the place was nice and busy on a three day 4th of July weekend. A friend and I stopped by for some sushi and shrimp fettuccine. The two rolls I got were tasty and crispy (Kalani's and Heavenly). Kalani's Mai Tai was perfect. Reminded me of the good times had in Kauai. We would've ordered dessert, but decided that we have sweet stuff at home. Ambiance gives Hawaiian vibes. I recommend coming here for food and drinks. read more

Kalani's - Kalani's Mai Tai - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Really nice restaurant. They quoted me an hr but I got a text that our table was ready only 15 minutes in. We sat outside and it was great. It did get super chilly once the sun set and I forgot a sweater so we were pretty cold. But very attentive staff and they were all friendly. Food was delicious. Definitely get those island wings. Oh wow was it finger licking good. The shrimp lettuce wraps were fresh and super crunchy. A hit for me. Hawaiian poke was good also. My husband was shocked at how big his scallops were and my sea bass dish was good but the basil mash potatoes were a bit strange. But overall delicious and we will be back. read more

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Drinks weren't good and I got the shrimp scampi and it was underwhelming. Sushi was decent though.

One of the nicest restaurants in South Lake Tahoe in my opinion Located in heavenly village so it's super convenient if you're staying in the casinos nearby. Lobster bisque is yummy alongside their special rolls, I always get the heavenly roll GET THE HULA PIE, it's a must! [this review was written in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

4.5! Went here on our visit to Tahoe and had the most fun experience! The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. We liked it so much we came back for drinks on our last night! We had the shrimp lettuce wraps, Shrimp scampi pasta, Chilean sea bass, and a side of lemon Brussels sprouts. All of the food was great but the lemon Brussel sprouts were my personal fav! We also tried the lychee martini, sweet and refreshing, the pear martini, a bit strong but good flavor, and their espresso martini, creamy and delicious! For dessert we had the creme brûlée, and loved it. Definitely a bougie night out but a super fun experience if you can afford it! read more

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Kalani's is pretty chill with good service. Party of 4 - Sat in the patio area - good people watching spot, and today, the nearby tables were all interacting. HH Kalani Wings, Calamari, and Heavenly roll, drinks were Mai tai, Breeze, Moscow mule, and a Corona. Ordered 2 salads that we ate family style, a Caesar salad and a Heavenly salad off the regular menu. The server recommended the Heavenly and Wedge salad, she was right, the Caesar is a Caesar. Kim our server could have been more attentive, left us alone for maybe a little too long each time between check-ins. We ordered the Hawaiian Bread pudding that cane with ice cream and whipped cream to cap off the meal. All around solid experience and would go back again. read more

Aloha and Kehlani's is a definite, yes . Excellent service( jordan and Laurita ). Happy hour was an excellent value. Delicious crafted, cocktails to go with the crunchy calamari. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Kalani's - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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A quick bar visit while the kids were ice skating. Beautiful inside. Felt warm and welcoming as if you're in Hawaii. We sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and a couple of small bites to share. Service was great! Drinks were delightful. I had the Maui Sunset. Gorgeous colors. Light and refreshing. My friend had the Hawaiian Breeze. Sweet and delicious. We shared the Molokai Roll and the Island Wings. Both were very good! I'd love to come back and try the full menu. Everything sounded excellent. read more

Kalani's - Maui Sunset - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Came here for brunch, which is only on Saturday and sundays from 11am-2:30pm. Ordered the Hawaiian French toast-delicious, breakfast-delicious, and the loco moco- would skip. Regarding the loco moco, the gravy was a bit off. Not sure if they just make it definitely here but it wasn't your typically brown gravy. Service great, our waitress Kim was super sweet. I would definitely come back to try their dinner menu, which looked yummy. read more

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Food is like a 3.5. It's nothing special. The poke nachos were amazing, though. The sea bass is quite alright. Everything else is average. The service is not great considering the price point. Honestly, it feels more like eating at a diner or Cheesecake Factory. It's difficult to get the staff's attention, and the whole place feels kinda cluttered. They actually left at large pile of dishes right behind us while sitting in the dining room. Sometimes I felt that the speed they carried utensils next to our heads were so fast they might accidentally cut us. The ambiance is... well, there's not much to say. Vaguely Hawaiian. read more

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We walked over from our room at the Marriott less than a minute walk From our room! We had a reservation for dinner. It was a little busy, but not bad. Curtis was our server and was very attentive! It's Hawaiian themed , so we ordered Mai Tai's to drink, very delicious! I ordered from the special menu, Lobster Bisque, sea bass and filet mignon, broccolini and potatoes. Very good. Hubby ordered fish combo, shrimp, bass and scallops over risotto! The food came out fast, so we took desserts back to the room. Cheesecake and Lava cake! Nice night but fast. We like to linger, nope! Nice place! read more

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Food was okay. Servers were nice but not very attentive, only if you needed a new drink. We ordered the "crispy" pork belly but when it was brought to us it was mushy and cold. The blackened shrimp lettuce wraps were decent. The shrimp was very small for the amount we paid and the shrimp was cold. The New York strip was decent but they overcooked the meat. We used to come to this place often in the previous years and it was delicious, not sure what happened this time. read more

Kalani's - New York Steak - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

My husband loves this place. It brings such good memories for him. This is where we had dinner the night we got married. We had a wonderful meal. This time we sat in the bar, it was late and my husband wanted to watch the end of the NFL game and get a drink. The bartenders were really attentive and asked if we needed more time or needed some suggestions. My husband said he needed more time. She came back shortly and he ordered his drink and I ordered a Lychee soda. It was very bubbily but didn't realy taste like lychee. It was beautifully garnished with a cherry, lemon wedge and their signature flower. It was a pleasant stay in the bar. They should have offered us dessert after we turned down the dinner menus. We ate before coming. I think they serve dessert, but maybe they don't anymore. We'll be back and hopefully they will offer dessert next time. I'd love to try their speciality. read more

Kalani's - Trying the lychee - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

The service is very good. We had appetizers sample, came with crab cakes and grilled prawns both very good but the ribs are super dry and hard.. our entrees are very good. read more

The dinner was SPECTACULAR! The Chilean Seabass was cooked perfectly and I will definitely be back. Raul was so knowledgeable about the menu and provided us with recommendations. Such a great environment to enjoy drinks and dinner! Will be back! read more

Kalani's - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Just okay - expected/hoped for better. Arrived during happy hour ... ordered the KALANI'S WINGS and the HEAVENLY ROLL, wings were decent and the roll was just nothing to talk about. Bland in flavor and the tempura part of it was weird. Regarding service - staff didn't seem like they wanted to be there. Not very attentive AND they tried to serve us dishes we did not order ... 3 times!!! And they seemed annoyed when we said "we didn't order that" - hummm, how was that our fault?? It was a nice place, good location - they just need to work on better food and happy employees. Would I go back? Sadly, no. read more

Kalani's - Heavenly Roll - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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Curtis was an amazing host! Very accommodating and made us feel welcomed the whole time, even when there was a delay with our food

Enjoyed dinner here on a weekday with my fiance during our stay in Tahoe. We entered and were promptly greeted and seated. We came around 5:30 PM if I remember right. Our server was so friendly and answered our questions about menu items kindly. Yes it was expensive as evidenced by the $$$ sign, but for me the splurge was worth it. Everything we ordered was delicious! We got crab cakes, clam chowder, heavenly salad, mac nut crusted salmon, and the famous miso-yaki sea bass. If we're back in Tahoe, I would love to come back here! read more

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Kalani's is a great establishment with top notch food and great service. My friends and I took a trip to Tahoe and found this restaurant for its bottomless mimosas and since it is Hawaiian Korean fusion. The mimosas are good, and the food is amazing. The calamari appetizer was light and fluffy with a good sauce. The Kalbi was some of the most tender I've had yet and the flavor was amazing. I ate my portion and then stole my friends' portions as well. The servers were attentive and the restaurant was clean and classy. Well deserved 5/5! read more

Kalani's - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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If you are looking for a seafood dinner, this is the spot to go to! From their appetizers to entrees, everything was spot on. They had a wide range of crab cakes and delicious lobster bisque, to a miso-yaki Chilean sea bass that was mouth watering. It was also very refreshing to see a place with both fantastic cocktails AND mocktails. If you can sit inside, I would recommend that, just because it is right in the heavenly shopping area, so sitting outside does mean many people walking past your table. The service was very friendly. We did have a bit of a mix up where they had the wrong number for our reservation, but the staff was on top of it and made it work so kudos to them. read more

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Great service and consistently great food. We had dinner on Saturday (Memorial Day Weekend). We thought it would be packed but took a chance and walked in. Enjoyed an expresso martini, coconut shrimp (crispy and tasty), and Miso Sea Bass (delicious). Hard to believe it's been a year since our last visit. read more

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10/10 highly recommend!!! Beautiful ambiance and great food. Love that it was close to our resort. Also can't forget the amazing service read more

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Lots of things I appreciate about this place. The service is great. Super attentive waitress. Ambiance is a packed house. I believe this facility encourages reservations but they were able to squeeze me in, including my dog. Oh dog friendly too! Food was good. I ordered a lot of things. Their wings have a solid taste. Their shrimp pasta was good. I like that they use the jumbo prawns, and deveined. My one thing is I did find a little overpriced for what is offered. However it does say $$$ on Yelp, so don't be surprised to see that on the bill. Other than, this place is good. Located in a nice location of Lake Tahoe. read more

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Our go to happy hour place with our gang. We love the food atmosphere and crew. They treat us like family.

Highly recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. I loved that they had steak options along with sushi options. Menu isn't too packed with items so you don't feel overwhelmed with choices. Highly recommend the rib eye, ahi poke nachos and the deep fried roll (can't remember the name but had tempura and cream cheese). Staff is very friendly and attentive. Indoor and outdoor seating available. They allow reservations so I'd recommend setting one up if coming during a busy time. read more

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My wife and I shared the Loco Moco, the Hawaiian Breakfast Burrito, and the King's Hawaiian French Toast. I'm glad we ordered all three, as the portion sizes were on the smaller side. Definitely something to keep in mind if you arrive hungry. The Loco Moco was a bit of a letdown, the gravy and burger patty lacked flavor. However, the Hawaiian Breakfast Burrito and the French Toast were both amazing and flavorful. While the serving sizes were a bit small by typical breakfast standards, the taste more than made up for it. I'd definitely come back again for those two brunch items. Service was also good. read more

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Had a reservation! Came for a weekend getaway and honestly I'm so happy we gave this place a try! First of all, our server Curtis was soooo nice and knowledgeable! All the food he recommended was delicious! Do yourself a favor and order the wings! DO NOT LEAVE without ordering the wings! They were crispy and delicious. My fiancé had the Filet Mignon and I had the sea bass! I also had a lychee martini that I very much enjoyed. Everyone from the front desk to people picking up our plates was very friendly. The ambience is cozy and the restrooms were clean as well. Definitely will be returning. read more

Kalani's - Modelo and Lychee martini - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

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It was easy to make reservations here Service was very friendly and helpful when trying to order things. Are we looking forward to some of the starters. Crabcakes were really good, pokey wasn't too flavorful, the pork belly was OK, and sushi roll I order was OK. I enjoyed the clam chowder and the lobster bisque. The kids enjoyed their butter pasta. My wife really enjoyed the scallops. The shrimp scampi with pasta was OK. My son tried the mixed seafood platter, which was good. We tried a couple of the drinks and they were really strong. Everything was a little pricey, but all and all we had a good experience. Would try it again if we're in the area read more

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Kalani's is conveniently located in the Heavenly Village. Made reservations for a Wednesday night, seating wasn't a problem. Hawaiian kine music playing in the background adds to the light upscale aloha vibe. We were a party of 4 and came in hungry. I like to sample the crispy pork belly at any restaurant that offers it - flavor was good but it definitely was not crispy. The lack of crisp was so disappointing, especially because the dish is called "Crispy Roasted Pork Belly". The wings were good. The raw fish dishes we ordered were fresh. Sea Bass was cooked perfectly. Lobster bisque and clam chowder were delicious - try adding both flavors together for a new twist. Heavenly salad was not- just okay. Cocktails were made well. Guava cheesecake didn't disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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What a great dining experience from the service to the delicious cocktails and incredible food! We will definitely put this on our list if restaurants to frequent when we're in the area. read more

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Came here for my husbands 37th birthday! We started with the wings for the appetizer, I highly recommend! There is a reason it won awards! For the main entree, I had the sea bass and my husband had the halibut. Both our dishes were so flavorful and the sauces blended perfectly with the meal! We ordered a California roll for our toddler and he loved it. Everything tasted fresh! Our server was quick, friendly, and informative on the entire menu. They brought out a complimentary guava cheesecake with a candle to end the dinner. I'll definitely come back here when I'm in south lake again. read more

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Kalani's has upscale ambiance and has several Hawaiian inspired dishes on the menu. The service was top notch to match the atmosphere. We started off with a Hawaiian Margarita, Lychee Martini and the Shrimp Lettuce Wraps - blackened shrimp, iceberg lettuce, mango salsa, avocado, spicy chili aioli. Main courses were the King Salmon - macadamia nut crusted king salmon, rice, broccolini, chili oil, yuzu beurre blanc and the Panilolo Filet Mignon - 8oz filet, miso garlic butter, goat cheese truffle mashed potatoes, haricot verts. read more

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Second time I've been here and sooooo good. I have a gluten allergy ! And never had a problems it's amazing being able to eat fried calamari, sushi ! There wings are to die for 10/10 would recommend read more

Service - 10/10. Hostesses were accommodating on both nights. We had no reservations and just popped in. On the second night it was for wife's bday and they still made a way. Servers- Super nice and attentive . Know the food menu well and clearly explain how the food is made . Ambiance - It's popping for sure Good- every thing we ate was amazing on both nights . Sushi ( multiple)- very fresh. Lobster Bisque.- perfectly creamy ! Wife was very happy with her Mahi Mahi ( crab crusted ). First night she had Halibut on risotto. incredible. The Risotto was cooked to perfection. I had the lamb shank ( pictured ) that was sou vei? . super tender and flavorful. Asked for medium rare Got medium rare. These folks know what they are doing in the kitchen. Thank you. This made our trip so memorable for my wife and 2 kiddos. They had a blast eating pasta with cheese + chocolate cakes on both nights . 100/10. Thank you ! read more

Kalani's - Rack of Lamb! - Seafood Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Sea bass and jalapeno margaritas...enough said! Flat bread pizza was very delicious as well.