Delicious food!! Very expensive breakfast buffet. However- lots of yummy choices. I just don't think breakfast should ever cost $50 a person. The coffee was perfect- from Hawaii. Fruit selection- was perfect. Lots of sweet and savory options. The dishes changed daily. Fresh juices too. Omelet station. The outdoor ocean breeze was priceless. read more

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Large breakfast buffet at the fairmont orchid. It was included in the package I booked, but otherwise $122 for two! The buffet has a large assortment of items, fresh omelettes to order, fruit, pastries, typical breakfast items, and an Asian food section. The omelette bar is the way to go. One complaint is that a lot of the food in the trays was not hot, especially the eggs and eggs Benedict items. Servers were very nice and quick to bring coffee and juice. It is a beautiful setting when seated outside, just don't think it is worth the price of it is not included in your stay. read more

Orchid Court - Buffet breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

It's a morning buffet. The food is delicious. They have the usual suspects eggs, bacon, omelette station, eggs Benedict and malasadas. My daughter liked the donut wall. The service was good. Outside seating with the birds. It's right under the lobby but not near the ocean or the pool. read more

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Breakfast and brunch buffet at the Fairmont Orchid. $50/adult and well worth it. Two long rows of hot food opinions including several Asian-inspired dishes (white rice, lo mein, dim sum, etc), a local Hawaiian dish of some sort (kuala pork hash, loco moco, etc), and lots of typical American breakfast foods (french toast, Belgium waffles, sausages, eggs, etc). Items switch out every day so there's plenty of variety. There's a large fruit bar, salad bar, omelet-making station, and cereal/bread/dessert bar as well. If you're eyeing the desserts, the ube bundt cake is an absolute must. The omelet station was awesome but for most of the morning it's just one guy with three pans making omeletes as fast as he can, so there can sometimes be a long wait. At your table you can order coffee, tea, and various juices. Tables are mostly outdoors under shade provided by each table's umbrella. There are some tables inside as well. Very large seating space so shouldn't be too hard to get a seat before 9 am unless you have a large party. Service was always attentive and kind. read more

Beautiful pastries, fantastic bacon wall, fresh lemon hollandaise sauce, adorable children's buffet, and way too many items to sample. Cozy, intimate outdoor seating read more

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Very good buffet. Nice atmosphere. Plenty of options. They run out of fruit pretty quickly but its more of the staff than anything else. Service was good overall. Recommend read more

Great ambiance with spectacular views. Good selection is worth the money. Has vegetarian options for nonmeat eater

Walking in- The atmosphere was lovely, the outdoor area overlooked the resort; you could see the ocean from there. Service- The food took a while to come out and the waitress wasn't the most attentive. Meal- The ube french toast was delicious, great presentation too with fresh fruit around it and a cool purple color from the ube. The mac nut banana pancakes were really good, a huge portion and could easily. be shared with two people. The fresh fruit was also wonderful, tasty and not too cold. The three egg omelette was delectable as well. This is a great place to go while staying in The Fairmont Orchid, so if you've got time on a relaxing morning, stop by for some delicious food! read more

They only have the breakfast buffet now - no more menu or a la carte ordering. "Adults | $48 Keiki (Ages 6-12) |$24 Keiki 5 and under eat for free. Price does not include tax and gratuity" The buffet is decent but not worth these prices by a mile. Made to order omelets are great (especially on days when they have the local mushrooms on hand), but the baked goods were not as good as previous visits (no more banana bread?!). It was essentially the same food every single day, with a few items rotating in the chafing dishes. I'm really disappointed the Fairmont switched this to buffet only - it's absolutely insane for families and for that pricing, it should be perfection and it's not. read more

Let me begin describing this train wreck by referencing the attached photos taken an hour before the buffet closed. In case the photos attached don't speak for themselves, and I think they do, here's something I hate about buffets: everything. I generally prefer ordering off a menu, but I paid $50 a night extra for my $1,100/nt room at the Fairmont to get "breakfast" included with my stay. Before we hit the chafing dishes, I'd like to dish about the host. Day 1, I arrive at the buffet line at around 9:30. An hour before the "end" of the brunch buffet. The host informs me there's a 20-30 minute wait, although there are only a couple parties lingering in the Orchid Court waiting area. I'm awfully cranky before I have my morning Joe, so pretending I was actually awake after an awful night's sleep, I asked her if coffee was included with the buffet, to which she replied certainly. I asked if I could get a cup of coffee from the barista standing behind her in the coffee bar, but she politely informed me that it would cost $6 to have the same coffee that comes with the brunch buffet if the barista pours it. Puzzling, but, I thought I needed a cup before the expiration of 20-30 minutes, so I asked Star Buck, the barista, for a large cup. Mr. Buck said, no charge if you're waiting for the buffet. I'm happy. After some time passed and the caffeine was working its magic, it was showtime at the buffet. As buffets go, the Orchid Court's is very ordinary. It is somewhere in between the free breakfast at the Embassy Suites and Brennan's in New Orleans. Subtract the tuxedo-clad server and Bananas Foster and the fine cuisine. Okay, so it's a little closer to the Embassy Suites than Brennans, minus the French toast, pancakes, crepes, waffles, bacon, eggs benedict, potatoes, bagels, sticky buns, banana bread, donuts. There is; however, a dazzling display of empty chafing dishes, bread trays, and condiment bowls. But none of the things listed above. What chafes me most about empty chafing dishes is this. If a buffet runs from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and I arrive at 9:30 a.m. I expect to receive the same value proposition as the guy or gal who arrives at 7:00 a.m. and the same value I received here 4 years ago. That includes all the stuff that's supposed to be served on a buffet at 7:00 WHENEVER I ARRIVE. And, in defense of the poor guy who shows up at 10:29 a.m., he should expect the same. I developed my cynical distaste for buffets after years of taking my family on cruises. Most cruise lines have a ginormous room at the front of the boat called the Windjammer Cafe, where the buffet consists of regular breakfast fare alongside left-overs from last week's sailing. It's a crowded affair and not for the weak or faint of heart. You elbow fellow passengers for position by the bagel toaster and hover over the best tables with a view of the fork lifts on the dock loading the ship with canned turkey meat and bologna. I hate to take out my buffet frustrations out on the Orchid Court, but hey, they deserve it. Covid excuses are for Motel 6. Not Fairmont. If you can't serve your guests, shut your doors to guests until you can. There, I said it. Unlike the Windjammer Cafe's sailing the warm aquamarine waters of the Caribbean, the Orchid Court is unable to hold up their end of the proposition. Windjammers keep the slop coming and never let a chafing dish go empty. They want you to eat enough cold pancakes that by dinnertime, you don't notice that Lobster night last year has now suddenly become popcorn shrimp night this year. Welcome to Orchid Court. Pay more, expect less. Fairmont charged me well north of $1,200 per night for an outdated room (over $4K for 3 nts). I get it. That's about average these days. Granted, the view and weather is gorgeous, so nobody, but me is complaining. I see a lady complimenting the view from her table at Orchid Court. My point exactly. I would have been PERFECTLY SATISFIED ordering two eggs, an English Muffin, and coffee off the menu, but I certainly wasn't going to pay for that when the buffet is the only option offered with the "breakfast package". I can get free coffee at the Lube n' Go down the street from my house, at school, in a hospital waiting room, at the county jail intake, but no morning coffee in the lobby of a luxury resort? Hmmm. Something's fishy here. Last week's mahi mahi on tonight's catch-of-the day special? Stay classy, Orchid Ct. read more

Orchid Court - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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Like the rest of the Fairmont Orchid, the staff at the Orchid Court are super friendly and attentive. I added the breakfast package to my hotel stay and I've been pleasantly surprised by the breadth of the food offerings and quality of the ingredients. Looks like many of the reviews here are old so I'm offering an up to date take for those who want more updated content. Like other buffets, you have the classic omelette station, hot food station, salad station, oatmeal and cereal offerings, as well as your daily selection of bread and sweets and local fruits display. Everything I had was solid. If you're expecting a Vegas style buffet here, this is not it but you will get the essentials here and it's all that you'll need to feel satisfied. read more

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the orchid court menu. With the purchase of my omelet (any entree) my toddler got to access the breakfast buffet! read more

Orchid Court - the orchid court menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

I'm giving an extra star cause our waitress was very friendly... but now the review. Just don't. Don't go. We went based on the option for breakfast menu or buffet, but when we got there we were told it's just buffet. Strike one, but we had already valeted our car and were there so we figured we'd just stay. It's 12 hours later and I still regret that decision. The buffet was cold garbage. Runny cold eggs, coagulated eggs Benedict, stale cold waffles.... Straight cold garbage. And it's $50 per person. For garbage. Do not go. read more

Really great service, lovely atmosphere and completely ok food. We had the buffet and chose an item (pancakes) from the breakfast menu. The buffet had myriad options and was good quality. The price seemed very high, but buffets tend to be pricey. I'm not sure I'd return for breakfast but I'm glad we went once. read more

Buffet with a view, why not!! The spread was decent nothing comparable to Vegas spreads but for big island will do! We loved the omelette station, the fresh seafood, the dessert station and the fruits especially papaya! We planned so that we could spend a couple of hours eating and so had a great time with a table overlooking the Bful tropical plants and ocean! The service is impeccable! The price is high for what you get, but nevertheless totally worth it on a holiday! If you are not big on a big breakfast you can totally get dishes alacarte! read more

Orchid Court - Breakfast buffet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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We got the resort package through Costco that included the daily buffet for 2. Kids 5 and under eat free if you are staying that the resort. Great selection of fruit and pastries. The fruit has always been ripe and tasty! They have a crepe station where you can have both sweet and savory crepes made to order. Omelets are included with the buffet price, but you have to order them through your server. Previous reviews stated that meat and other food items were left uncovered. It looks like that problem has been solved. Most of the food items were covered. Beautiful grounds. Look out for flies and little birds! read more

Orchid Court - Omelette ordered through server (included in buffet price) and fresh fruit from the buffet isle. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Came here for a late dinner, while staying here for a conference. We did not have reservations, and had a large party and they accommodated us quickly. The food was good. We had the edamame and calamari for appetizers and they were both good! Most people in the party ordered sushi, with the big island and rainbow roll being the most popular. I ordered the salmon with the chimichurri sauce and it was good...but nothing special. If you are looking for an easy and good dinner at the Fairmont this is a good place, but don't expect anything spectacular. read more

OMG OMG...horror show. For a high end hotel they should honestly be embarrassed. If you wake up one morning with a hankering for a Motel 6 free breakfast then look no further than the Fairmont on the Big Island. Dude, if you are the executive chef at the fairmont you seriously need to take a step back. read more

If your coming for breakfast only and aren't a guest of the hotel, you can still park in guest parking. The gate lifts up itself. Arrived at the host stand and put our name down and waited about 20 minutes for an outside seat. Pros: -Lots of free parking -Huge variety of food! Freshly made omelettes, crepes, sausages, bacon, eggs, pancakes, pastries, donuts, cold cuts, toast. And more! -Nice outside view of the pool -Lots of seating -They have a kamaaina discount Cons: -Pricey if you don't eat much for breakfast- buffet was almost $40 -Lots of 1 tops and 2 tops were getting seated on tables that could fit 6-8 guest, including us which felt a little awkward on such a big table read more

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Great breakfast buffet at the hotel. Incredibly expensive, but as included in our room rate and there's not much else around. The coffee and service are excellent, as is the ambiance. It's outside and all the tables have an ocean view. The food is very good and offers a variety of hot and cold options. Yummy! read more

Staff was all very pleasant and accommodating. We were not impressed with the food quality for the price of the buffet. The pancakes were burnt to the bottom of the serving pan, the eggs Benedict was hard on the bottom and rather dry. Overall, great staff and mediocre food for $45 per person. read more

$31 for a breakfast buffet! Well don't expect Wynn Las Vegas quality, even though you are paying for it. I know everything is over priced in Hawaii and even more over priced on the resort, but this one is pretty much ridiculous. Go offsite for breakfast, or hit up the deli for a $7 breakfast sandwich. read more

I have been to the Fairmont a number of times, mostly while working elsewhere on the Big Island (I'm from Oahu). Have only eaten in the orchid court twice and both times waited for a seat long after others who check in afterwards are seated. Then I was asked for my room number and information again as if it was never entered in the first place. There was no explanation for this. Service in the restaurant was slow and inattentive. Food is only passing for such a hotel as the Fairmont. Cannot say I will return to restaurant, but the hotel in general is very good, comfortable rooms etc. It's a shame because check in and seating is ones first impression of a restaurant and there is a lot of room for improvement in this regard, especially if you're a local client. read more

I know it's hawaii and the vibe is generally laid back on all the islands. Yet, I believe the Fairmount brand should still live up to it's reputation at any location. This is one of those times when the situation goes from bad to worse. The menu consisted of a 3 course meal for $49. There were several choices to choose from. I had the omakase sushi starter which was pretty much a joke. One piece of tuna nigiri and the other was cooked shrimp. My entree was the grilled sword fish (catch of the day). It was so bad, I had to send it back. The fish was completely overcooked and dried out. The rice that it came with tasted like rice cooked in soy sauce. Disgusting! My friend's chicken dish also had that same rice and she complained about that as well. There was also cooked spinach on my plate which was nothing to remember. The presentation was also a little odd (see pic). After 30 minutes of waiting, they brought out another plate for me and the sword fish was much better. I think I just asked for plain rice at that point. Time for dessert. It was the chef's inspiration....that day, some kind of taro pie. It actually tasted pretty good until I took a second bite. There was a large piece of egg shell in my mouth. I dissected the pie further and found a bunch more shells. Really??? This was like the straw that broke the camels back. The waiter asked me if I wanted another piece instead. No thank you. The manager came over and apologized. He comp'd my meal without us even mentioning anything. We appreciated that. Too bad the damage was already done. read more

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Having checked out the reviews prior to eating here, we wisely chose not to eat here on most days. However, knowing we were going to the airport (land of no food) and had a lengthy day of travel ahead of us, we wanted to maximize breakfast and knew the buffet would be it. Still trying to eat low-carb, most items on the buffet (and most buffets) were off limits, but with a fresh egg station, I figured we couldn't go wrong. It wasn't wrong so much as it was slooooow. While there were two stations, only one was open. My omelet was fine, but it took forever. It also took way too long for our server to come over so I could grab some coffee. And, to top things off, as I'm waiting (there's quite a theme, here, right?!) for about 10-12 minutes for the fresh dim sum to come out, here's a fire alarm and we all have to evacuate the restaurant and go wait (there it is again) on the lawn. There's nothing like my food getting cold, my too-warm skin having to stand in the sun for 15 minutes, and all this as the restaurant is about to close, so the chances of getting fresh/warm food is fairly slim. Of course, the fire alarm was not their fault and it's protocol for us to evacuate, but, it was just the proverbial cherry on the top of the morning of waiting. For my $30+ dollars (each), I had most of an omelet and about a cup of coffee. read more

Unfortunately falls below expectations (for a Fairmont). Had to wait quite a bit to get things going, there seemed to be some confusion after we got seated. The quality of the food is really average, most of the fruits were still not properly ripe and the variety wasn't that great ... but of course there was plenty of food. Got the cold continental buffet (32$) and as hinted I was expecting a bit more. Took some coffee for to go and I doubt it was the kona coffee, slightly bitter to what other kona coffees I've tasted here. read more

Orchid Court - Fruits, continental breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

I was surprised to read many of the one and two star reviews on here - reading through them, it seems like most people had complaints with the buffet. Looks like we dodged a bullet there, because we ate at the Orchid Court for breakfast twice, and ordered a la carte off the menu each time. I couldn't have been happier with the food, although it was a bit pricy. The french toast and pancakes were both fantastic - fluffy and warm, and the fresh fruit they were served with was delicious. The omelette we ordered was one of the best I've had, and the tiny tomatoes on the side added the perfect bite. read more

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This review is based on breakfast included with our five day stay with our travel agent. We went for our honeymoon. The breakfast was a lot of variety. I always stuck with fruit, eggs benedict, lox salmon and their donut selection. I enjoyed their open fruit bar until I saw a child cough directly on some fruit and now wish it was covered like some of the other items. I blame it on the parent since she didn't grab here and move her away from where she coughed..gross. The eggs benedict were yummy and I really enjoyed how they changed it each day. I also tried their Taro Pancakes and French toast. You usually get one or the other. I enjoyed their had macadamian nuts and different type of syrup and topping available. Their salmon lox was fresh and some of the best I have had. My waist line is still remembered their circular donuts they have available. The ones with the filling go fast so make sure you get your hands on one. One day they had a custard and another time it was chocolate. They were to die for. The ones coated with just sugar had no filling. One thing that I didn't know until our last day was that the omelette chef usually makes a specialty dish. On our last day, my husband asked what the specialty dish was and he had some Sam Choy created with a bed of rice and fresh fish with fresh sea weed. It was really good. read more

We had the Christmas buffet at the Fairmont this year (2018). The food offerings were not overly extravagant, but food was plentiful, prepared well and beautifully presented. They had oysters which tasted very fresh, sushi (California, avocado, spicy tuna), shashimi (tuna and hamachi), baked fish, super tender prime rib, etc. so there was definitely something for everyone. I am knocking it a couple of stars for the following reasons: seating was super tight, lighting was horrible on their dining area (people kept complaining so the lights were constantly dimmed and brightened), my husband had stomach issues after dinner. I can only assume this was due to something he ate at the buffet. read more

Pricey but delicious breakfast buffet! I think it's worth the money but just wish we could afford it everyday! It was $32 per person and that includes omelettes made to order, waffles with many topping options and your typical awesome brunch buffet options - eggs, eggs Benedict, multiple forms of potatoes, fruit, veggies, bagels, cereal, toast, muffins, French toast, salmon, cold cuts, etc. it also had smoothies, fresh juices and coffee! We both loved it and will be going back. read more

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Buffet was included as part of a vacation package--top notch!! Staff are friendly, offer travel ideas (always good to soak up), and are quick to serve. The crepe station has a worker consistently cranking out delicious crepes of your choosing. read more

I'm not sure if things have gone downhill or if it's because they're temporarily remodeling. But we eat here every time we come to the Fairmont. Is always been really good before. The selection was extremely limited and the service was marginal this time. Don't know crepes or many of the fruits that we were used to getting. I hope it was just a fluke bad experience. Their prices are the same as they were at the regular location. We invited quite a few friends with us and we're hoping for the usual positive experience. read more

The breakfast buffet at the Orchid Court is pretty amazing. They've got omelettes or eggs cooked to order, lots of fresh fruit, a variety of pastries, tropical juices, plus the usual assortment of eggs, bacon, homefries, etc. I appreciated that they featured Hawaiian twists here and there, like the taro pancakes, poke, or the various malasadas. It was also what you would call expensive: $30 per adult and half that for kids. It was a very good thing we had this breakfast included in our Fairmont hotel package; We took full advantage! My usual became an all veggie omelet with feta, plus passion-orange-guava juice (POG), a malasada or two, maybe a Hawaiian speciality item, lots of fresh fruit and coffee. Plenty of coffee. Let's just say I gained a few pounds in Hawaii and leave it at that. Tips and tricks: -- Being an outdoor dining room, birds can be a nuisance. Leave at least one person at the table at all times. If everyone revisits the buffet at the same time, you'll return to a small flock of them, pecking at your leftovers. read more

Game changer for the island of Hawaii when it comes to breakfast buffet. The food choices are endless. The quality is top notice. The fruit and pastries are fresh. My favorite were the eggs Benedict. Great texture and taste. I have four of hem in one sitting. read more

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For breakfast only, here are your two options: #1 Breakfast Buffet With a $40 price tag after tax and tip, the small selection they have is both fresh and tasty. Yes, it's not Vegas, but fruits were almost always delicious, cereals and breads were reasonable, and yogurts and smoothies are available though nothing special. The real value is in crepes and omelettes. The crepe station, on most mornings, was hosted by Mark Eric and Mayjorie(Jessica). These were the two people we most looked forward to seeing every morning. They were pleasant and helpful. They told us some great things about the area too. #2 Order a Meal These usually range in the $20's and what we got was decent. Loco Moco had no flavor, though it as clearly made fresh. Omelettes are the same as the buffet, and a good value for their size. Salmon and bagels were good as well. This is a better option if you can't get your value out of the buffet. Last of all, we had some good service and some bad. One of the best was Chris. He was quick, friendly, and even on days we weren't fortunate enough to get him, he would run by and say hi to us. If cost is not a concern, you'll enjoy the atmosphere and the staff. If it is, grab a free coffee right outside while you wait to be seated. It might annoy some of the less friendly staff, but it's not like you won't be giving up your cash in other ways. read more

If you're looking for a resort brunch buffet on the Big Island this might be the best there is, but you'd be better off looking for a different experience. The Fairmont offers ugly, cramped seating at lawn level far from the ocean, behind trees and the pool, so there is no view; to make matters worse it is tucked into a corner between buildings so there is little air movement. Food is fine -- lots of interesting options but of only average quality. Lack of truly local foods. Lots of standard food service ingredients that were surely trucked in, from the waffle mix to the smoked salmon. Fruit choices are particularly limited and unimpressive considering this is Hawai'i. Here's the good news: The service is great, bringing coffee promptly and water as needed with a smile and kind words. The staff here is really making the best of a bad deal. Edit: They're moving the restaurant upstairs literally tomorrow. Maybe that will be better? There will be less outside seating, but it might seem less closed off. read more

I'm not accustomed to places like this but from what I've seen in the past 6 nights here. The Rooms are beyond clean and lavish they're perfect. The views are amazing the food is a home run out hit out the park and the staff is very good at helping you find anything needed on the resort or off. I can simply say I love this place! read more

Orchid Court - The Eggs-Benedict are F@*king AMAZING! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

Service is very friendly, but everything takes forever. Ate here twice during our stay and would have gone for the buffet, but others in our party preferred to order off the menu. After ordering, it seemed to take an eternity to get our food, and even longer to cash out. I know they probably don't want to rush you in this very nice resort setting, but man, a little hustle would be welcome. The first part was probably the kitchen's fault, since most of their effort is probably focused on refreshing the buffet food. As for the second part, I guess they expect everyone to charge to their rooms, because both times when I used my credit card, it was a long wait before anyone came back to get the bill folder. It's like the servers just disappeared. They were very nice when we saw them, though. Food was just okay. Not that I expected to be impressed, but I've had better in comparable resort restaurants and would have expected the same here, especially for the price. Thing is, there's only one other breakfast option on the property, and it's more of a grab-and-go place. I guess there's room service, but who knows how long that would take? read more

Great breakfast, lots of choices. Very friendly staff. No long wait time. And good bloody Mary's :) read more

Orchid Court - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

This is one of the restaurants at the Fairmont. If you want a nice, waiter-service, sit-down breakfast, this is the place! They have traditional Hawaiian and American fare. (I had my first Loco Moco here, and also broke-open and ate Lychee!) It's on the pricey side, but if you are staying at the Fairmont, give it a try! read more

Orchid Court - Local pineapple, and Lychee fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Kohala Coast, Hawaii

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