We ate breakfast here every morning, and there was always a table available near the pool. Everything looked fresh, hot, and well stocked. The staff was attentive --quick to offer coffee and clear used dishes. The fresh Hawaiian pastries were always tempting, and gluten-free options were available as well. In addition to the traditional American breakfast items, there was an Asian section with miso soup, salmon, dumplings, Asian noodles, and seaweed, which added nice variety. The fresh fruit selection included excellent papaya, which was a real treat. There was also an omelet station tucked behind the wall. One of the unexpected pleasures was watching the chickens try to wander among the tables, the children chasing them, and the staff gently shooing them away. The chickens clearly knew the routine--staying down the stairs when staff approached and running back up as soon as they left--which added some lighthearted humor to the mornings. Breakfast was complimentary as part of the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program. read more

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Absolutely the best breakfast buffet I've ever had! All six of us in our group loved this place! Ahi poke, bacon, chicken sausage, authentic Asian noodles and fried rice, an omelette bar, frittata, fresh papaya and pineapple, freshly baked pastries, and fresh juices. Even if it wasn't included with our package we would've gladly paid the $62 for the quality of the food and wonderful friendly staff. A HUGE shout out to IAN REECE who runs this place like a well oiled machine to make it such an incredible place to eat/relax!!! He and the entire friendly and capable staff at this place were our favorite part of the Fairmont Kea Lani! read more

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Great breakfast with a lot of choices. All good. Lovely venue and grounds. Excellent service. Very attentive. read more

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This is a pop up buffet at t that he Kea Lani resort. Down 1 level from the lobby, next to Ko (under renovations). The server, Carine, was great. She was very attentive and super sweet. This buffet has everything you would expect from a local resort. Carving station, hot food stations, poke bar, desserts, fresh fruit, raw fish and a kids section. We tried to eat one of everything lol. I think my favorite was the lechon with the pickled onion and tomatoes and the ube tart and the choc chantilly cake and the brownies. ( I obviously had a cravings for sweets tonight. ) Hubbie's favorite was the hamachi crudo. Open nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $89 for adult $45 for kids 6 to 12 years of age. Kama'aina discount is 25% off. This includes alcohol (woo hoo!!). ***18% GRATUITY IS AUTOMATICALLY ADDED*** read more

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We had the breakfast buffet twice here while staying at the Fairmont, and it was amazing! Food is incredibly fresh and so much variety from more traditional items like eggs and bacon, fresh fruits, cereals, pancakes and crepes for kids, and breads and pastries, as well as lots of seafood options (my husband loved the poke). Loved the omelette station as well. Service was great, we were attended to frequently by our waiter and the workers at the buffet were constantly bringing out fresh food and making sure everything was kept clean. We also tried the Four Seasons breakfast buffet a few minutes away and we preferred Kea Lani at Fairmont by far. It's pricy but worth it! read more

We visited Kea Lani for their breakfast buffet, and it was a fantastic experience! Our group of 12 was seated right away on a Monday morning with no wait, which was such a pleasant surprise. The service was attentive, and the food was really good. I especially enjoyed the fresh omelette and loco moco station--both were delicious and made to order, which added a nice touch. With a great variety of options and a beautiful setting, this breakfast buffet is a wonderful way to start the day. read more

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They are definitely generous with their portions! lol! The food was delicious and our waitress was so kind and attentive. They don't have any vegetarian options aside from the salad, but my mom still enjoyed it. I got Kalua pork and Katsu chicken. No complaints here!!! read more

The breakfast buffet was awful. Eggs benedict was bland, the ahi tasted like old fish, the fruit was not sweet, chia pudding had no taste and was like eating chewy glue. Strawberries and kiwi were mushy. Finally, the juice was from concentrate and the coffee was burnt. I cannot take the risk of eating this food and getting sick, especially not at the Fairmont. I spent $60 to leave hungry read more

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Venus was her name! A talk first about the amazing service of Venus for several days straight. She was off this weekend and we could definitely tell the difference. Now about the food, a beautifully displayed buffet that started us off daily. We were appreciative of the gluten free options and the omelette station (kudos to the team member manning the station-he remembered the kids) as well as a daily to-go coffee. Thank you Venus and Fairmont! read more

My family is on vacation in Maui. We are staying in Wailea and found the Kea Lani Restaurant for brunch. The food is good and the price is what you'd expect from the Fairmont. The omelettes were probably the best food item which are made to order. What especially stands out however is the service. As we approached the hostess stand my daughter (who is just under 2 years old ) saw a stuffed animal in a glass case. She wanted the stuff animal and threw an absolute fit that she couldn't have it. As we sat down she continued to cry and scream. I took her out of the restaurant but she continued her tantrum. This went on for 5 or so minutes. Then the hostess did something so unexpected and generous. She bought the animal and brought it my wife. My daughter was so happy from then on that we could actually sit down and enjoy the rest of the morning. I just wanted to thank Rachel the hostess for the kind gesture. It really did help. I also want to mention our waiter. He was very attentive and kept coming around making sure we had anything we needed. He kept filling our juice glasses with their daily juice which was delicious. I want to thank the staff for making our morning more enjoyable. read more

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This is about the dinner experience in this restaurant. Not the brunch or breakfast. Another reviewer compared this to a casino buffet quality and I have to say that was generous. I have had far better Casino buffet dinners with lower price tags! The quality and variety do not deserve that price tag. There's nothing special. It's an experience I wish I had not gained. The hot dishes were lukewarm or barely room temperature (it felt like left overs not fresh). Too greasy and too salty. They were not seasoned well and did not taste well. With island quality ingredients, it should be hard getting things this wrong! The ambiance was boring. The background music was basically the loud conversations of potentially drunk patrons near your table. Casino buffet at least offers a soft drink or tea or coffee included in the price. They only offered water included. A casino buffet offers more than two flavors of ice cream. Here you get vanilla or chocolate and you need to ask the server for it. It's way too expensive for what they offer. It does not feel like a chef prepared meal at a Fairmont. I do not recommend this experience to any one. read more

While the restaurant offers an extensive buffet, I really enjoyed ordering off the menu. I absolutely loved the wailea avocado toast. The pickled onions on that was delish! I totally could have had another, but I opted to split the sweetbread French toast with a friend. The French toast was already yummy enough to eat on its own, but I loved that it was served with butter and WARM bottles of maple syrup! Fancy! I'd also recommend one of their fresh juices. I go the mana which means strength in Hawaiian. It's made of beet, tomato, carrot, cucumber, apple, celery, and lemon. read more

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Basic buffet; the food tastes bland. Fresh fruit was a plus. Omelette station has minimal selection. Service seems disorganized; people are standing around waiting to have their names put down on the waitlist. Seating is in a courtyard. I wouldn't go here again. For efficiency and getting in and out the market in the Fairmont is better. read more

My favorite part of the day is to start with breakfast at Kea Lani. Whether sitting inside or outside the views are inspiring. The menu offers a unique variety and the buffet is exceptional with more uncommon choices than most resorts I've stayed at across the United States. Pricey but worth it in the case. Bon appétit read more

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A fantastic breakfast buffet that did a great job observing Covid regulations when I visited in November 2021. There is a fantastic selection of items at the buffet, and my personal favorite was the daily fresh poke. We had a rude female server on our last day, but service was great other than that. read more

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The breakfast restaurant at the Fairmont where thank goodness kids 5 and under eat at the buffet for free, the service is outstanding, the birds are aggressive, and the food is a mixed bag. They have Christmas colored laser lights, some static, some moving, in an attempt to shoo away the birds. This is not a unique problem to the Fairmont - we also saw many birds attacking unattended food at the Westin - but they do seem to be particularly aggressive here, even when there are still diners at the table. My ratings tend to be heavily weighed towards the food, and our experience here was mixed. The buffet seemed to have a nice variety, and our daughter was able to find something everyday that she could eat (mostly bacon). The first day she also got an eggs Benedict that looked pretty good and a blueberry pancake; the second day she went for a poi English muffin and toast. They had an omelet station and a make-your-own waffle iron, but it wasn't exciting enough to make me want to pay for the buffet for myself. My husband and I shared our breakfast. The first day we ordered the Portuguese sweet bread French toast with passion fruit syrup. It was meh. Granted, I have high standards for French toast, but I wouldn't get it again. Couldn't really taste the passion fruit in the syrup either. The second day we ordered the fried chicken with bacon cheddar waffles, and it was outstanding. And believe me, thanks to my husband and the fried chicken and waffles craze that has taken over LA, I have many points of comparison. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside, and the waffle was nice and crisp and well flavored. We also ordered a side of bacon. The first time it arrived, it looked like it had been cooked to death - not burned, but brown all the way through and dessicated. The bacon my daughter got from the buffet looked much better. We pointed it out to our server, and they brought out a new plate and comped the bacon - that's pretty impressive service, in my book. The hostess also remembered our name on the second day, and when they ask if you have a table preference, they really try to accommodate. On the second day, my husband asked for a table outside and I pointed out that the bird problem was even worse, so he revised his request to something on the border, and they literally gave us a table that was just inside. Although they always looked like they were doing brisk business, we never had to wait more than a couple minutes for a table and there was never a line at the buffet. read more

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Yes yes yes!! The breakfast buffet was everything and more. It's pricey but incredibly worth it. Fresh juice of the day, water, and coffees served up immediately. And the food! My favorites were the frittata, smoked salmon, ahi tuna poke - both regular and spicy, sticky buns, pineapple cream cheese scones and the lemon yogurt blueberry parfait. Husband loved the omelet station. Kids loved the bacon (both Turkey and regular), chocolate muffins, sticky buns and fresh fruit. This is a must - I highly recommend! read more

We came here for the breakfast buffet several times while staying at the Fairmont. It's quite pricey, but the variety and quality of food was good. They have surprisingly good pastries, salmon, chicken katsu, salad bar, omelette bar, eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, bacon, waffles (the coconut syrup is good), a large assortment of bread/bagels/etc., and more. Like other reviews mentioned, birds do attack tables with food on them very quickly, so don't leave any food lying around unattended! read more

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The poke dishes were the best we have had anywhere. The freshest catch you will have. The breakfast is worth every dime. Amazing fresh fish, vegetables, and fruit. The traditional lard ass fair of bacon, sausage is ample for the 300 pounders read more

Service 5 Stars Buffet Food Quality 5 Stars The first day i ordered chilaquiles and they turned out to be pretty good better than expected. Yes it was $28 however if you are looking at eating at any resort like this you will know that this kind of pricing is standard. If you are a local Hawaiian you know where to go to find something to get a bang for your buck. This review is intended for people looking for places to eat in the immediate area, which is where we learned taking the buffet route was actually not a bad way to go ! Their eggs Benedict are great freshly made omelettes by the chef are good too. Great selection of breads and fruits etc. what I liked most besides the Benedict was that everything appeared to be very clean and organize and cost the same as ordering specific breakfast item on the menu. read more

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One of the best breakfast buffets I've been to, and some of the best coffee I've ever had.

Perfectly acceptable breakfast buffet. Omelet station was the highlight as the chef was very good. Bacon was crispy and muffins were good. Otherwise the options are very steam table reliant and not terribly fresh. Service can be uneven. The place is also absolutely overrun with birds, which was entertaining from my perspective. Wouldn't pay for it, but it was clutch to have this free. read more

The Kea Lani Restaurant has one of the best breakfast buffets I've ever been to. The service is excellent and the food is delicious! My favorite part of the buffet was the omelette station. At first, I was skeptical that they had one chef making 6-8 omelettes at once, however, he proved me wrong. He was an absolute pro. They have several different veggies, meats and cheese to choose from for your omelette. I went with a bacon, ham, swiss, spinach and onion omelette. The sides of bacon and sausage were also perfectly cooked! The sides of potatoes and hash-browns were very good as well. For people who prefer a sweeter breakfast, the buffet also has waffles and pancakes with assorted syrups, sauces and dessert toppings. The buffet has an additional section for fresh Hawaiian fruit, deli meats and cheese. I loved the Brie! The servers were attentive in refilling coffee, water and juice. My favorite juice was the orange guava. I also liked that they switched up the variety at the buffet on a daily basis. If you are staying at the Fairmont, be sure to visit at least once! My family went three times during our week vacation. read more

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Good buffet breakfast. Lots of options. Great service. About $50 a person but we felt it was worth the price.

One of the best breakfast buffets, lots of fresh fruit to choose from (strawberries, pineapples, melon, papaya) and selections of bacon, eggs Benedict, link sausage (not farmer johns kine, but thick quality kine). They have tons of pastries, fresh (not stale) and an omelet station with a kind humorous chef. He made me his "special" omelet since I couldn't decide what I wanted and it was super delicious. The staff is stellar, attentive, friendly and always smiling. The only issue is the aggressive birds that come in hordes to try to steal your food. A good pellet gun with a scope that can fix the problem... read more

I arrived here on my first morning in wailea with quite an appetite and was not disappointed. The restaurant is in a quiet corner of the resort. We were greeted warmly and seated right away with no reservation. The presentation and variety of food here was outstanding. I left feeling satisfied and happy with everything I tried at all the wonderful stations at the buffet. Highly recommend. read more

We came here the other morning for a breakfast date after the kids went to school. I know, sneaky right! But, us parents have to do what we have to do. Parking is easy and free in the parking lot of the Kealani, or you can choose to Valet park your car as well. The walk in through the hotel lobby and down to the restaurant is beautiful! They have a bamboo sitting area, waterfalls, flowers, and views down to the ocean. We waited in a brief line at the hostess station and then we were quickly whisked off to our seats. You can choose between the menu items which sounded amazing and had choices for almost every diet you can think of, or you can choose the buffet. We love a good buffet so off we went. They have an omelette station with a super kind gentlemen working it ready to take any order you may have, there is a yogurt/oatmeal bar with all kinds of yummy toppings to choose from, a gluten free section that includes pancakes, muffins, and french toast, and they have all the regular staples like ham, sausage, eggs, eggs benedict, hash browns, bacon, pancakes, waffles, biscuits, soups, sushi, salads, cereals, fresh squeezed juices, smoked salmon, bagels, fruit, and so much more! Everything was delicious and we stuffed ourselves silly! We took a walk around the grounds to work off some of our breakfast, and then headed out. It was a wonderful way to start the day, and I'm sure we will be back soon! One side note: they have some crazy little light beams that flash around to keep the birds away(a problem with outdoor/indoor seating), so please don't feed the birds. read more

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The Kea Lani restaurant is a breakfast must when in Wailea! As soon as we arrived we were warmly greeted by the hostess and sat at a lovely table outside. We each ordered the buffet and we were so happy with our decision. We had a wide range of selections to choose from and all of the dishes were superb. The manager, Ali, even stopped by our table to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. 10/10 for customer service and food quality! Mahalo!!! read more

yummy brunch! all you can eat everything or order a la carte. we were here twice, everytime the quality of food is always fresh, even at the buffet! a solid, upscale buffet with smoked salmon, eggs in many diff ways, ham, deli meats, fruits, salads, etc etc etc. love the open door/window policy. you feel like you're eating out even when you're inside, though it can be windy at times.. and birds everywhere. delicious neverthelessssss. read more

It was such a lovely morning, from the welcoming hostess and our enthusiastic server. May I mention the delicious buffet and omelette station. Everything was great! read more

I'm a local here on Maui and decided to treat my parents to brunch here for my Dad's birthday. We had an amazing experience! The staff was helpful and friendly, and their food selection was great. They had the perfect mix of local-inspired and traditional breakfast favorites, including eggs, bacon, sausage, potstickers, bao buns, fruit, poke, sashimi, sushi, miso soup, prime rib, lobster Benedict, etc...I'm getting hungry again just thinking about all of it. Their drinks: fresh fruit juice, Bloody Mary's, fresh fruit juice mimosas, and local coffee were all amazing as well. We left full and satisfied! Whether you're staying at the resort, or a local like me, go check out their brunch for an amazing start to the day! read more

Absolutely fantastic breakfast buffet. One of the best I've seen!! Full omelette bar. The most incredible fresh baked goods you've ever seen. Magnificent fruit selections with the islands rare and unique fruits. Every day they have a freshly squeezed juice. Inside and patio seating is available. Friendly staff read more

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We had breakfast buffet. So much good and fresh fruit, like papaya, grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry, pineapple. Etc. I love fruit. Oatmeal bar, gluten free bread and quiche. Muffins are small but tasty. Toast and bagels with cream cheese, butter and jam. Cereals and milk. Guava and other fruit juices. Coffee served by waiter at the table. Coffee tastes mild and dull. Still not compare to Starbucks and Peets. There is omelette bar to order. Many hot items like eggs, pancake, waffle, sausage, bacon similar to other hotel buffet. Just average taste. All for $36 adult and half that price for kids. Birds, sparrows mostly, are everywhere trying to get some food from your table. I thought it's cute. As if you are in the jungle but they are not hurting me. They also have white rice and miso soup. Tofu and seaweed on the side to add to your soup. read more

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The breakfast buffet came with our room, so we are eating here every morning. There's a lot of selection, although I was a bit disappointed when they ran out of watermelon. The omelette bar is great, you can choose what goes in your omelette and watch the chef make it right in front of you. They also have miso soup, which was a nice surprise. My favorite would have to be the pastries, which are fresh daily. Warning: you eat outside, so there are a lot of flies and birds to watch out for. read more

My family and I were in Wailea looking for a breakfast restaurant with quality, great service and different options. Our experience from the Aloha at the hostess stand with Milika, the buffet room offerings, Bryson was very kind to help carry our extra plate, answer our questions and tell us about the different sections. We really enjoyed The chicken potstickers, eggs Benedict, the cantaloupe carpaccio is delish!! Just as we thought that was it, Bryson walked us over to the omelette station, Raffy was so sweet and makes an absolutely delighted short rib moco. Our server Valle keep our coffee hot, served us the delicious juice of the day, her service was very attentive. Highly recommend having breakfast here at Kea Lani restaurant. read more

Breakfast Buffet $36 pp + tax. it was okay. There are fruits, bacon, sausages, yogurt, rice, miso soup, oats, juices, muffins and order to make scramble egg. Simple and standard. read more

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Good value for the buffet brunch. I was really surprised by how good the eggs benedict were! Everything was fresh including lots of different fruits and lox. They could do better with the pancakes and waffles, they aren't memorable, but I appreciate the variety they have on the daily basis. I'm sure the weekend brunch is awesome but I sadly didn't have a chance to try. read more

Great buffet with selections for everyone..... scrambled eggs, egg whites, egg Benedict, omelette, bacon, Turkey bacon, panackaes, oatmeal with all the fixings, muffins with goodness and badness, miso, rice, fruit, sausage, toast, fresh juice, and so much more. It's all you can eat so bring your A game and eat away! read more

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This is the best brunch I've ever been to, seriously! The fruits are always so perfectly ripe, the omelet bar makes great omelets and cooked to order eggs. My favorite item of the extensive choices on the hot buffet has to be the Portuguese sausages, oh my! The whole family loves the rice and oshinko (pickles) and the small salad area. There is a good variety of baked goods pancakes/waffles, etc., etc, etc. The icing on the cake is starting each morning with Tamatha who, takes such good care of us. We look forward to seeing her each year, she's always one of the highlights of our vacation at the Kea Lani! read more

I had the best omelet ever!!! Everything was fresh and favorable! It is a very pricey buffet $75.00 for 2 adults but you do get what you pay for, I think this one time breakfast splurge was ok but next time I will have to stick to the cafe for my close by breakfast needs. read more

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