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    4.2 (894 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Hawaiian, Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Michelle Z.

    One of the best meals I had when my family visited Maui. Came right after our flight in and it was amazing!! Everything was so flavorful and the meat was cooked perfectly. We got a couple of dishes and I loved them all. Especially the Hawaiian style beef cheek and poi stew, octopus, and the seafood laulau!! The beef was super tender and paired nicely with the sauce. Octopus was not chewy and the laulau was sooo well balanced. Great service, waiters were very friendly and loved the view of the pool right behind the restaurant.

    Marck N.

    The hotel is beautiful when arriving. When we approached the restaurant, I didn't expect it to be open air seating. I thought it was enclosed. We were greeted and seated quickly. The spread of the brunch buffet is not as grand as other buffets. They have sections for breakfast items, local food items, raw fish, poke, sushi, dessert, and a carving station. The carving station was roast beef. Of the dishes enjoyed were the roast beef, local dishes, and poke. The roast beef was cooked good but needed salt. The creamy horseradish sauce and ad jus added additional flavor but not the saltiness I needed. The char sui and mochiko chicken were also tasty. The tuna poke and spicy shrimp poke were also good. As it was a nice day, it was enjoyable to be seated outside. It was not hot nor the sun blazing above. Our table overlook the swimming pool area. Our wait staff cleared and replaced our dirty dishes and cutlery. And refreshed our drinks when it was low. It was a enjoyable stop in Maui for us.

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    Cheyna P.

    Haven't been to Kō since the menu change and was excited to try the new items. Seafood Lau Lau: everything was cooked to perfection and broth was very tasty (ask for a side of white rice!) It came with a side of Lomi Tomatoe and Sweet Potato Mash but it could honestly do without those two. Korean Short Ribs: very tasty and soft. Kim Chee Fried rice and the banchans it came with was good too. Everything went well together. Grandma's Kasumi's Fried Chicken: chicken had a good crust on it! It's a big portion of chicken as well, plus everything it came with is filling. Pinoy Honey Toast: wasn't what we were expecting. The Corn flavored ice cream is interesting, wasn't our cup of tea. The Ube Ice Cream was lacking Ube flavoring. Kulolo Malasadas: it would have been so so good if there was more Kulolo in it and less of the Coconut Cream, or have the Coconut Cream as a dipping sauce. Service is always good, we have never had any issues even in the past visits.

    4 types of lettuce!
    Claire B.

    I researched the best restaurants in Wailea before our trip, and dining at Ko turned out to be one of the most special and memorable experiences of our stay. We were seated at an exceptional table overlooking the adults-only pool. As evening fell and the tiki torches were lit, the view over the water was quietly magical. Our server, Connie, was genuinely warm and welcoming. She surprised us with a Happy Anniversary card featuring a painting of the hotel, signed by 30 Ko staff members. Each signature was done with care and personality--one even whimsically shaped like a cat. I loved it so much that I have the card hanging in my home. Connie explained the menu clearly and thoughtfully, including several items we hadn't encountered before. We started with the venison lumpia, an elevated take on a spring roll, and shared the wagyu lettuce wraps. Sharing was the right choice--the dish came with four types of lettuce, yuzu leaves, fern greens, a rectangular pan of rice, and more than enough beautifully prepared wagyu for two. Earlier in the week, a guest I met at a lei-making class mentioned she had ordered the wagyu steak at Ko twice. I understand why. For dessert, the strawberry--shaped like an actual strawberry--was both beautiful and inventive, light rather than heavy, and a perfect ending. Peni, the manager, also stopped by our table to say hello, which added another thoughtful touch to the evening. Thank you to everyone at Ko who made this dinner so memorable. It remains one of my happiest travel memories and truly lives in my heart.

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    Alex S.

    Ko is a great spot for a moderately upscale family dinner! We really liked the fried chicken with Mac and cheese. Additionally the hostess was very nice to accommodate us with a quieter table. We also like the ahi tuna appetizer and the Seafood Lau Lau was presented beautifully. The only thing that maybe was a skip for me were the mocktails as they didn't feel worth the price. The service was very friendly and the service was nice.

    Korean Braised Short Ribs
    Jaymax97 ..

    The food was fantastic! Ambiance is amazing! Great restaurant! To start we ordered the lavender honey crispy shrimp, Venison lumpia, and Makeke salad to start. They were all delicious, fresh, and well worth getting. We got the house punch and the daiquiri. The punch was a bit strong for our liking, but the daiquiri might have been the best drink we've ever had. We kept ordering them! For entrées we ordered the Seafood Laulau, braised short ribs, and the crispy kona kanpachi. The seafood was fresh, hummus and the kanpachi was a wonderful bite together. The short ribs were super tender and rich. We loved every bit of it. Our waiter Misty was attentive and helpful. She recommended the honey toast and the malasadas for dessert and she was right! They were so good. A huge thank you to Silvia! So friendly and helpful. She really made a difference in our evening. Appreciate the excellent service! The location of the restaurant is great. Open air, sea breeze, and beautiful plants all around.

    Overpriced so called"hawaiian plate"
    Lynnie A.

    Very disappointing in the new menu Menu is not the same don't think we'll Be dining here again. Please don't go here Waste of money . You're better off going to a food truck . Flavorless and bland just sad .i wish i could put 0 stars.

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    Jason K.

    From the moment we arrived at Kō, we felt the true spirit of aloha. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and filled with the kind of hospitality that reminds you why dining in Wailea is so special. But what truly elevated our evening was the kuleana and heart shown by the entire team. Peni, the Assistant GM, embodied poʻokela (excellence) in every way -- greeting us with genuine warmth and making us feel like part of the ʻohana from the start. Serena provided malama pono-level service, caring for us with attention and thoughtfulness. James was friendly, engaging, and always present at the right moments, bringing such a comfortable vibe to the table. Roland checked in throughout the evening, ensuring everything was maikaʻi loa (very good) and to our liking. And Chef delivered dishes that were absolutely next level -- rooted in local flavors, beautifully prepared, and crafted with real passion for Hawaiʻi's culinary traditions. From the food to the service, every detail at Kō reflected aloha, intention, and excellence. If you're in Wailea, this is truly a must-dine experience -- a place where you are treated like ʻohana and leave with a full heart. Mahalo nui loa to the entire Kō team -- we will definitely be back!

    Gillian E.

    This place was great to stop at for happy hour! The drinks were good. The edamame was so yummy- very bare bones served cold with salt and lemon juice but it was addicting. Hurricane fries are always delightful and I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the tuna roll! Very fresh. No super groundbreaking flavors but who can say no to sushi. Would recommend!

    Alvin S.

    Best dining experience I had in a while. Corrine was on it and chef Matt stopped by the table. So good, from drinks, food, and service! Looking forward to coming back again!

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    Brian S.

    Really a wonderful meal tonight we started off with some sushi, which had Ahi at the center and a tempura outside finish. My parter had Shiso sour and I had the little Koi Lilikoi margarita both were good flavorful, but not overpowering. It's a nice open air restaurant, and we got to see the holiday decorations from our table. My partner had the lobster tempura and I had the mar jon fish mine came with some local mushrooms that were super tasty and I love the texture. Cas our server was attentive and warm. She did a little mini wine tasting for us of what would go best with our fish. She recommended for dessert the ultimate banana bread which is topped with fantastic homemade ice cream and rum sauce. The food runner put a show pouring the rum sauce over the ice cream. It was fun. I liked the ice cream's marshmallow is like flavor marshmallow. The vanilla rum the pecans just made it really creamy texture . This is something I would not miss. It was great pre-holiday dinner out.

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    Ally Y.

    Wow!!! Such fantastic views!! Figure out what time sunset will be and get yourself to a table to catch the incredible views! The food was fantastic! We got the lau lau and the Mahi Mahi special. All fantastic but what really took the cake (or the bread) was the dessert. The banana bread is something my partner will still not shut up about and will tell anyone who will listen even now - 3 months after our visit. The service was hit and miss. The manager was phenomenal and checked on us and joked with us. He did a great job of making sure everyone was having a good time. Our server seemed to keep forgetting about us. He was super at attentive to another couple who sat down after us, ordered after us, and got each of their courses before us. It wasn't a kitchen issue, he just kept checking on them more and forgetting about us even though we were just a table over from them. He'd often walk by and forget about our empty plates, empty water glasses and empty cocktail glasses. It didn't feel great to not feel like our business or experience was valued.

    Lavender Honey Crispy Shrimp
    Serli N.

    We dined here twice during our stay at the Fairmont Kea Lani and had amazing experiences both times. The first time we came for dinner we were served by Z who provided exceptional service. He took his time in explaining the different items on the menu and was very attentive. We got the octopus appetizer to start, which was light and delicious! For entrees I got the mahi mahi in the lemongrass curry which was overall good, the curry was delicious though the mahi mahi was a bit plain. Hubby got the lau lau and enjoyed it. Presentation was beautiful! The second time we came for dinner during a super busy evening but they were able to get us in at the bar (our fault for not making reservations). I didn't get the names of the bartenders but it was a man and a woman and they were both great at checking on us and providing anything we needed. We got the lavender honey shrimp as an appetizer - AMAZING, so crisp and flavorful. I ordered the pancit for my entree which was flavorful, the steak and shrimp were great and the noodles and sauce it came with were delicious! Hubby got the rib eye and said his steak was one of the best steaks he's ever had. We had the banana bread dessert and YUM it was delicious without being overly sweet, the perfect way to end the meal. The food did take a little while to come out but it was super busy. Since we were staying at the Fairmont, our daughter who is under 2 ate here for free. She enjoyed her beef skewer entree (we got this both times)! And they provided coloring pages and crayons which was helpful to help keep her entertained. Overall highly recommend this restaurant for a fancy meal! I enjoyed the food more the second time but overall had positive experiences both times.

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    Service was great, the new menu not so much. Please bring back the old menu or least the seafood Lau Lau

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    How much is the Sunday buffet?

    I believe is around 78.00 per person

    Is there any dessert Options?

    Yes, they have very good desserts. Read my review in which I mention them. Natalie

    I read Ko has buy one get one kamaaina discounts on entrees. Is that current?

    Our current Kamaʻāina offerings are 10% off of our entrees. Mahalo!

    Are you guys open for inside dining or it it just takeout?

    Aloha, we are open for both dine in and takeout. Please visit our website http://korestaurant.com/ for our latest dining hours and menu. Mahalo!

    What's their kamaaina special?

    The kamaaina special is probably not what you think. The word kamaaina means persons who are local Hawaiians. There are discounts for locals to encourage them to go out to the restaurants. There is a special on Sunday night that is fantastic. It… 

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    Resort casual is fine. Flip flops etc. up to you how much you want to dress up.

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