I love this beach grill for many reasons BUT first if you are the manager and reading this - reconsider your choice of hostess ! Another review written just before me also noted the same !! We got there and it was clear it was busy - she glared at us and told us it was at least an hour wait - no big deal we planned to enjoy the pool - but she was clearly horrified when we agreed to that and appeared to not want to deal with customers by rolling her eyes as she added us to the list - and it was no where near and hour - we were sat within 20 minutes !! That aside, we had a stunning ocean view table and a great time! Jerry was the bar tender tonight and as always he is the absolute BEST!! Always great to see him and he makes the best sangria and tropical itch!! We began with the coconut shrimp which was delicious then I had the catch of the day which was Ono which was delicious! My kids had the poke bowl and fish tacos and my husband had the ribs ! We all loved our food ! Great way to enjoy our last night for this visit at Hapuna read more

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Resort food was ok. I didn't expect much and it met my expectations. Go somewhere if you can, but this isn't bad in a pinch. read more

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Great spot on the property of the Westin Hapuna beach resort. Great views, casual but tasty food, and great service. Resort prices so it is what it is. We were more than satisfied with the experience here. I didn't take any pics of the food as we just did burgers and stuff but attaching a pic of the resort entrance which was pretty grand. read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - Entrance to resort - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Located at the Waikiki Resort is good for lunch or dinner if you don't like to leave the resort. Had the Naupaka Fried Chicken Sandwich which is a lightly breaded chicken breast, shredded lettuce, pickles and aoili dressing with side of fries. Tasty. Then dinner time I had the the Smashburger, a Double-Stack Smashed Parker Ranch Patties, Swiss Cheese, Arugula, Tomatoes, Smoked Herbed Mustard Sauce, Fig-Balsamic Caramelized Onion. Filling and cooked just right. Dessert was Hapuna Chocolate Tartufo which was chocolate chip cookie with vanilla and strawberry ice cream topped with chocolate ganache. Yum for a birthday celebration. Service with a smile and vibe was cool! read more

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Naupaka Beach Grill was our first real meal after arriving Kona... we had dinner there that evening. We also had lunch at the restaurant and poolside a couple of times throughout our stay. As others have said, the poolside service can be a bit spotty, but all in all we had some good meals here. Our friends have been to the Westin and to this restaurant in years past and it sounds like the poke bowl has definitely gone down hill a bit. We got that our first night and were underwhelmed by its size and few ingredients so stayed away from ordering that again during our stay. I enjoyed a hearts of palm salad with shrimp, a cobb salad, and a BLT on focaccia with sweet potato fries as well as some delicious drinks, and my kids enjoyed chicken fingers, the kids caesar salad, and hot dog as well as some virgin drinks and smoothies. Ambiance is comfortable and casual being that it's a poolside restaurant, but don't get too comfortable like my husband did one afternoon after a few beers... he put his feet up on the table and was quickly asked to take them down! So embarrassing! read more

Food is "good enough" beachside dishes but pretty dang expensive for the quality but you're at a resort what are you gonna do? The real issue is the Mai Tais we ordered. It was premixed orange juice and rum. It was incredibly expensive ($22). One of the hotel bar tenders told me they were supposed to stop doing the premix at this point which is a much better Mai Tai but that's definitely not what we got. The Mai Tai at the upstairs bar below the front desk is much much better. The bar tenders there really take pride in the drink vs this beach grill is more of a "come n getcher alcohol" type of drink. read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - The pool grill Mai Tai was like drinking a glass of juice. Good juice but still just juice. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Here we are again....enjoying a fabulous dinner. Betty, our fantastic waitstaff, was very knowledgeable in what is locally grown and how the dish was made. She was attentive and fast. We ordered the fish tacos made with the fresh catch of the day..mahi mahi. Very ample, nicely breaded and delicious. Since we cleaned our plates, we ordered the hawaiian banana split! ALL of the components were perfect and complemented each other. We WILL be back...amd will ask for Betty to complete our experience! read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - Ample and tasty Hawaiian Banana Split! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

This place is a good option of you aren't wanting to leave the property, but it depends on what you order. My daughter liked her smash burger and the truffle fries were great. We usually love sweet potato fries and these were good but not amazing. I ordered the regular burger and when it came it had tomato, lots of onions, cheese and a patty. No sauces or anything! It was really dry and flavorless so I used some of my husband's pickles from his sandwich on my burger for a little flavor, but it was pretty disappointing! My husband liked his chicken sandwich okay. And the Caesar salad was good. We also ordered the nachos and they weren't good at all! It tasted like refried beans from a can, and they used canned cheese sauce on the top with tons of canned jalapeños. They did have a tiny dish of salsa on the side but they tasted like something you ordered from a cheap fast food place. They couldn't have even used real cheese on the nachos?? Not something I'd ever order again. The star of the show though was the banana split we had for dessert. We tried the lilikoi cheesecake and it was fluffy and blah. The chocolate ice cream dish was just okay but we loved the banana split. The vanilla ice cream was amazing, as was the lilikoi sauce they put on there. We loved it so much we came back the next night to have another one. read more

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Had a great dinner here on our first night at the Westin. Our server was very friendly and we enjoyed the ambiance of being right next to the pool. Poke nachos were a great appetizer, and the salads were very refreshing and tasty. Prices decent as well! We enjoyed the banana split for dessert. read more

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I love the Westin and always recommend it to family and friends however the pool bar - do not recommend. The service has been rude on several occasions, I feel bad even mentioning but at this point it has been on 3 different occasions- bartenders and specifically the hostess , a young woman that should really reconsider having a service job. The Ube drink is amazing however will likely not be revisiting due to the attitudes of employees - unfortunate. read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - Very good ube colada - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

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Enjoyed lunch here. Amazing views of the pool and ocean! Unfortunately our service was not the best, things were accurate just slow. The fish sandwich was delirious! We also enjoyed the poke and my kids loved their tacos and chicken tenders. Dessert was absolutely amazing! We ordered drinks from here several times during our stay and everything was delicious. We ordered dinner to go and it was also good. - Good food - Pricey - Service can be improved - Yummy drinks - Location! read more

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We arrived at our hotel just in time for dinner. The concierge had made us a reservation at this casual restaurant at the Westin, but we would probably be fine without them. It was probably my least favorite meal of everywhere we ate while on the big island, but it was still good and a great way to take in the beauty of the resort after first arriving. We started with the poke stack (very good) and a hummus plate. I didn't eat any of the hummus, but my kids seemed to enjoy. For my dinner i went with the fresh catch (mahi mahi) sandwich, which was pretty good. We skipped dessert because we had a lot of desserts in Maui, but did order a bunch of dessert like drinks (pina coladas, lava flows) while at the pool for the rest of our stays. For lunch we usually went to the coffee bar on 7 because found it hard to get pool service at the hotel and didn't want to sit down at a restaurant during the day. Merida, the other Westin restaurant, was really great so I'd recommend that between the 2 but this was a solid casual option at the resort. read more

Every time we come here, my family and I always seem to find something for everyone. My Mom and I are pescatarian, so being in Hawai'i they always have a great assortment for us! I also have stupid food allergies and sadly I'm allergic to monosodium glutamate (MSG) and luckily for me, they spend the extra money and marinate with Tamari sauce! Yayyyyyy! The dinner area is causal and relaxed, since you're next to the kids pool, but the food is pretty gourmet! I also have the assortment of fruit Samoans cocktails they offer, along with having a full bar. Something for everyone here! We're coming back! read more

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It's a beautiful set up next to the pool with a view of the famous Hapuna Beach in the background. We just had the normal lunch food nothing spectacular. I had chicken tenders, wife had the chicken quesadilla, one daughter got a side salad with sweet potato fries and the other had the chicken club sandwich. I enjoyed the Hawaiian banana split. Our server Genalyn was very nice and kept checking on us as I drank probably a carafe of water by myself. read more

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Our family dined here on our first night at Westin Hapuna Beach. It was convenient and has an appealing menu. I enjoyed my Chinese chicken salad, and my companions enjoyed their meals. Our server was very busy and being as attentive as possible. On another day, I enjoyed a potent pina colada from the bar. read more

I've been to big island so many times, but I never knew this place existed! We were looking for a beach side dinner to celebrate my birthday. And we heard our favorite server from Mauna Lani moved to Naupaka so we had to check it out. Rhell was attentive and is entertaining as usual. And he made the recommendations that inspired tonight's dinner. Aside from the beautiful sunset and sounds of the waves, the meal was absolutely amazing. Calamari was crispy and plentiful. I loved the light airy breading and it wasn't oily. The fall off the bone tender ribs were so delicious. Classic bbq ribs tray with pineapple coleslaw. A nice touch I must say. But my favorite part of dinner was the pan roasted chicken. The broccolini and carrots were well roasted and seasoned. The buttery soft whipped potatoes were delicious clouds. But the chicken and the au jus were sensational. I wasn't even that hungry, but the portions were nice. And they brought out a complimentary dessert and song for my special day. I feel so special! Directions: Head to Hapuna Beach Hotel, throw the shaka at the security guard at the entrance, and proceed under the highway bridge. There's self parking and valet parking. Make your way down to the pool and it's next to their resort pool. read more

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Below average cocktails and foods for double prices compared to other places in Kona. The service was also kinda bad. Avoid it at all costs. read more

Our server was new (sorry, don't have her name), but she was totally on top of things and got us what we needed quickly. She made it a great experience. The smash burger was not super smashed, but was very tasty. Cauliflower appetizer was great. Fish taco was packed with grilled fish. A very good casual dinner. read more

The restaurant shockingly has very limited vegetarian options. We were staying for a week and having to choose between an impossible burger and a hummus plate every day for lunch and sometimes dinner gets very old very quickly. Simple substitutions could make the menu more vegetarian friendly like swapping the broth on the noodle bowl to be a vegetable broth. Aside from the lack of choices, the staff were very attentive despite being very busy. The noise levels are that of a poolside bar. read more

Lunch here was great! Beautiful views of pool and ocean. Good service. Had the fish and chips (sweet potatoes fries) which was yummy. Everyone else was happy with their food. Would definitely be back! read more

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Honestly this is a great place to grab lunch or dinner if you are hanging at Hapuna beach or staying at the Westin resort. My wife & I had lunch here once & an early dinner once during our stay in between hanging at the beach & pools. Lookout for the drink specials otherwise it's expensive to have a beer or two or a cocktail with your food. Favorite thing I had here was the loaded chicken fries that are a special item. They had pickles, queso, cheese, ranch drizzle, and good fried chicken bites on them. Plenty but enough to share. Wife had an Asian salad here that was phenomenal. If you don't have a car to drive 15 mins up the road north or 20 mins east to grab food from a local small business this is a good option. Also a great spot for watching the sunset read more

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The service was decent. Conor was attentive and provided good service. The food on the other hand was not! Calamari was cold. Poke was flavorless and coconut shrimp were just okay! Hoping for a better experience at breakfast. Was not impressed and for the price! read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - Crispy Calamari, Ahi Poke Bowl, Fried Coconut Shrimp, Side Mahi - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Naupaka beach grill is a very nice spot for lunch and dinners. Fish sandwich, fish tacos are really good. Kids menu has chicken wrap, health good option. We ate there many times during 7 days vacation, near the pool and inside, never had any issues without reservation. Bruce at the bar is a very good man, always willing to help,makes the best drinks and smoothies, I remember him from last year. He even washed my water bottle today, it was so nice of him. Some of the waiters need to change a little bit with their attitude. Last night our waiter was Chris, he was such a nice guy with amazing customer service, so honest and willing to help, always ask for him of you have a chance. read more

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1st order at this restaurant was the fish and chips, 0% of the food went into my body. The fish was more rubber than it was actual fish. Sent it back, was offered something different but had lost my appetite. All future ordered from this restaurant were played safe with the cobb salad which was pretty good. All drinks from here are great! read more

Food was good. Naupaka burger was decent and didn't try to be something it wasn't. Service is okay. Sometimes have to ask multiple times for a drink. Ambiance is nice. Relaxing with quiet music in the background. read more

We had reservations at 6:30 pm so we could catch the sunset. Our server upon asking us if we were local, took very good care of us and gave us a Kama'aina discount. Hubby had the fresh catch of the day which was Ono, steamed so it was moist and flavorful. It must've been good, he ate everything on his plate. I had the pork ribs which was fall off the bone tender and moist. This has a bold, finger-licking- good barbecue sauce. Tangy and not spicy, very flavorful. The Parmesan fries with garlic aioli was also very good, but the pineapple cole slaw was almost tasteless compared with the other flavors on the tray. We had a great dessert, chocolate covered vanilla and strawberry ice cream with strawberries it was easier to eat once the chocolate thawed out a bit. This was good because it was not too sweet. Casual dining atmosphere but the view of the sunset on the beach is beautiful. I am definitely going back for the food, the ambiance and the service. read more

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We stayed at the Westin and had dinner at this grill twice. The first night I tried the fish tacos and my spouse ordered the pork banh mi. I loved the fish tacos. The freshness of the fish was very apparent and delicious. I also enjoyed the sauce that was on top of the tacos. I just wish it was a little spicier. My wife enjoyed her sandwich but did not think it really resembled a banh mi. So if you've never had a banh mi you'll be fine but if you have, be forewarned it isn't a banh mi in the traditional sense. I had the hibiscus cooler, it was very refreshing with a touch of jalapeño. My wife enjoyed her banana smoothie. We finished off with the lilikoi cheesecake. I loved the tartness of the cheesecake but the crust was a little too crunchy for my taste. The next night I had the fresh catch sandwich which was very delicious. I enjoyed the tartar sauce with the fish. It was a very filling sandwich. My wife had the meatball sandwich. The meatballs were moist and had a good flavor. She enjoyed the sandwich. We got dessert again because Hey we're on vacation! The Hawaiian banana split was good. I didn't really enjoy the bread pudding on it but I really liked the ice cream and the bananas. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick. I would definitely come again. read more

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I'm only giving it to stars because of the service. We ordered the fish and chips and there were two tiny pieces of fish that were very recent and not even a cup of french fries that were cold. Extremely disappointed especially because the price is above $20. I don't mind paying five star prices for five star lunch food. so we won't be eating here for lunch. I'd rather go out and get a sandwich at the mall. And it was so gross. I didn't even take a picture of it. read more

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We made reservations about a week and a half before our trip, and when we arrived we got a table right away and had a great view. We ordered cocktails, were more on the light side ;-) but flavorful. For the kids we had a hotdog and meatball sandwich and we ordered Loco Moco and chicken tacos. Being Californians we are very good judges of tacos lol and while the tortilla was ok, the chicken was dry and bland. The meatball sandwich had also dried meatballs. The loco moco on the other hand was flavorful and tender, I enjoyed the patty, while the gravy was very generic and other than the mushrooms, there wasn't really remarkable things about it. Staff was friendly, there was live music and since was Monday, the pool was almost empty and wasn't loud at all. I understand this is Hawaii and this is a great resort, so prices are higher than anywhere else, but I honestly had way bigger expectations of the food in here for the price point. read more

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Every year when I travel to the Big Island, I always make it a point to have lunch or dinner at this incredible restaurant. You're overlooking one of the best beaches in all of Hawaii. You're elevated off the beach and the view is incredible! The staff is incredible! I always try to have Demianne as my waitress! For some reason when she serves us, the food tastes much better! She is local and always tells us some places to travel on the island! Demianne is amazing sweet and kind! read more

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One of the best food experiences at a pool I've ever had. My boyfriend & I ordered 2 lava flows to drink, which was one of the best lava flows I've ever tasted. For food, we shared a patty melt with sweet potato fries & a club sandwich with regular fries. The patty melt was ok, however the club sandwich was probably the best club sandwich I've ever had. For the club sandwich, they used soft focaccia bread, which made a huge delicious difference. Our pool server was very nice & checked up on us very often. Ambiance wise, I'm not sure what the restaurant looks like, however the infinity pool was beautiful! read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - 'ĀIna Patty Melt* w/ sweet potato fries & Club Sandwich - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

I was on the fence if I should try this place given the mixed reviews - but when you don't have a rental car and Meridia is closed for dinner you just give it a try. The dinner menu is literally a smaller version of the lunch menu, so I tried the loco moco. I was kinda excited to see that a Parker ranch patty was used and it included hamakua mushrooms. All in all I'm glad I tried it but honestly it was an ok loco moco. I will say the gravy and mushrooms were really tasty, but as a meal it was ok. read more

Naupaka Beach Grill - Loco Moco* - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

View with great food and a beach adventure waiting for you when you are finished. AMBIANCE: 5 of 5 What's better than a beach bar? A beach bar with A view! The day was perfect! A coastal breeze, beautiful sun rays hitting my legs, and a parcel of shade ( enough for my face). Great comfortable furniture, and perfect for the family. I mean with in limits right? The garden was well trimmed and manicured to the finest. There was plenty of floral dancing within distance and weaved throughout the property. SERVICE: 5 of 5 FOOD AND COCKTAILS: 5 of 5 The pictures do no justice! Those sweet potato fries had a 5 star crunch! The Tacos.... I think they were the best that I had while I was on the island. Everything had been cooked perfect! We also got our hands dirty with the nachos!!! When you are feeling the cocktail, these will come in handy! The cocktails were all fabulous. I'm pretty sure we jumped from custom cocktails to pino, to Cadillacs margaritas (these were all Spencer approved by the way) OVERALL: 5 of 5 Come for the day! Eat/Drink and bring your blanket for the beach! You can use the facilities if needed, and you always have a bar to quench your thirst!!! read more

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Great spot for beach views, sunset, great food. The staff is super accommodating and informative. They had local musicians playing ukulele and singing all sorts of songs. Even with a party of 13, we didn't have to wait long, and the food came out quickly! If I was staying at the Westin, I'd be eating every meal down at Naupaka because it's just fantastic. Try to get a shady seat for lunch or behind the trees for sunset if you're visiting in July and you'll be quite comfortable read more

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Overpriced for small quantities and quality Added salmon to Cesar salad 20$ Only one small overcooked piece Full order for ahi poke bowl Cold brown rice gloppy sauce over Ahi masked whatever flavor it might have had Since Meridia isn't open on Monday and it has never failed us we decided to try this place, mistake and since we had good luck on our last visit here we thought it would still have quality Wrong ! read more

Nothing to write home about. The food at this resort was disappointing. We ate dinner here, ordering fish tacos and a burger. Both were okay. We ordered an acai bowl one day as well. Quite small, especially for the price. And it had sweet potatoes which was odd. Staff were friendly and views were obviously beautiful. read more

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Ate here several times while staying at the hotel. Everytime was great. Drinks and food came quick. Typical bar food. Great for lunch and by the pool. Would definitely eat here again. read more

Great pool side food! The poke stack was delicious as well as the smoothies. Service can be a little slow during peak times. read more

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The coconut shrimp and the Dan Dan ramen were to die for! Washed it down with a Mai Tai! It was pretty quiet and it took a while for our server but our food came out really fast! read more

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It was a good decision to eat dinner at Naupaka Beach Grill. We did make reservations at 5:30 pm. Relaxing open atmosphere next to pool area with a solo musician playing local style upbeat music. I ordered the fish sandwich and my wife had nachos. Both had generous potions and delicious. Our waitress Baylie was very friendly and professional. We enjoyed the beautiful sunset view. The next night, we went to a high end Italian Restaurant and regretted our decision. 5 stars plus. Highly recommended. read more

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