Dinner for 2 by the balcony / High top table / with reservation. We had trio carpaccio, which I found to be delightful. We also had several rolls, including the rainbow roll. The shishito peppers were cooked perfectly, and didn't even need the sauce. I ordered the most expensive cocktail on the menu: the smoker and the rye ($25) - I thought it was great. The smoke was strong and the drink was flavorful. I am not sure why others didn't like it - I thought it was fabulous. Very drinkable. The sushi pizza was good and the bread was crispy - nice crunch with the sashimi. We also ordered the great gatsby cocktail, but it's as super sour and not good. Sent it back for War and Peach, which was a way better choice - and our waitress was very nice about it. Great service. Opens at 5:30pm. Make a reservation. Use open table. Casual dining. Bar is available to sit out without reservation. Valet is free only if you validate. Kid friendly. Beautiful views. read more

Came here on our first night of vacation. This is located inside the Hyatt hotel with plenty of parking. Ambiance is right on the ocean if you're seated outside. If you're seated inside, it becomes a bit more like a sports bar vibe inside. For food we got the -Sushi Omakase nigiri (7 pieces) $53 -Chirashi Don ($47) Although fresh, definitely expensive for what it was. Not a must-visit or must come back for me, but enjoyed it while I was there. read more

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Great fresh fish, great ocean view, great cocktails/drink selection, and a cool space. Only thing I would have skipped was the matcha tiramisu which was more of a matcha Swiss roll, which was just alright. Everything else was excellent. read more

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10/10 experience here. The new manager (Ben I believe) is so nice and knowledge of the space and food. We had an amazing view from our table outside. The lobster dynamite was delicious, drinks, wine and sushi rolls were great. This is a go too spot every time we visit the island. And it is always amazing. read more

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A must visit! Not just for the gorgeous views but also for the Food, Service, Ambiance all in 1 spot.

Sashimi plate, lobster dynamite, Large Saporro and sake...dessert was ono too! This is my favorite place to celebrate with family and friends read more

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Sushi was pretty basic and hotel priced. Fish was shaved thin and what I would describe as grocery store type sushi priced at high end restaurant pricing. Service and ambiance were good. Recommend going off site for a better sushi selection. read more

My wife and I did an anniversary dinner at Stevenson's Library and it was so good we changed up our plans so that we could come back again two days later. The food and service are both top notch. Absolutely recommend the Lobster Dynamite appetizer as well as the Volcano, Ocean, and River maki rolls, and the Tiramisushi dessert. read more

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This is located in the Grand Hyatt Kauai where we have been staying. My husband and I loved the ambiance with the dark wood and books, gives a different vibe than most restaurants we went to on Kauai. The service was fine but they asked almost immediately after we sat down what we wanted to order which we hadn't even ordered our drinks. We started off with the edamame which was good. We then got the hamachi sashimi which melts in your mouth it was incredible. We also got the Ikura nigiri which was probably the best we've ever had, we ordered a second one! We then got the spicy tuna and Kazan maki rolls. The Kazan roll was incredible, the spicy tuna was good but definitely would order something different next time. We are celebrating our honeymoon so they brought us out the chocolate cake on them. Everything was very fresh and we would go back! read more

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Great service. Old steakhouse ambiance. Skip the shishito peppers. Lobster dynamite tasted burnt. read more

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We stopped in for a cocktail at the bar while waiting for our reservations at another restaurant down the street. We didn't eat the food here so I can't attest to that but the cocktails were good. I had a glass of wine that did not disappoint. We agreed that it didn't feel like a sushi restaurant but more like a steak place. It was hard to reconcile sushi with the overall feel of the restaurant. Don't get me wrong, I hear the food is amazing but it's not the vibe you'd expect. It's on our list of food to try for our next visit to the island. read more

The restaurant is beautiful! So well done with attention to detail. The menu felt limited. I was with a vegetarian and her options were basically two items. The waitress was actively chewing gum while talking to us. It really turned me off. Two small pieces of tuna nigiri were $15. You can get better for cheaper at other places. I wouldn't go back. read more

The BEST Sushi on Kauai, hands down! Amazing atmosphere & delicious food! Lobster dynamite is BOMB, the sushi pizza and shishito peppers are my favorite pupus's/appetizers! Any sushi roll , sashimi, & drinks are on point!! Especially the Samurai mule!!! read more

The place itself is gorgeous in one of the most beautiful hotels in Kaua'i. Unfortunately the service wasn't very great. The host was slightly rude and our server was very, very difficult to track down. The bartender was mostly friendly, but was getting impatient with the couple sitting next to us. Sushi tasted super fresh and melted in the mouth. We also really enjoyed the dessert options! read more

I LITERALLY had the best meal of my life at this restaurant. I was SHOCKED at the lower ratings that people gave this place. The stuffed lobster blew our socks off and the sushi was the best sushi I've ever had in my life, it was SOOOOOOO fresh!!! If you disagree with me, you probably eat gross store bought sushi, lol. Also got a smoked old fashion, PHENOMENAL!!!! I will visit this restaurant every time I come back to Kauai!!! read more

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The food was good but nothing special, as others have said it is overpriced but part of that is you're eating in a hotel on the water. The drinks were spectacular, I had the war and peach which is worth coming back for. Service was good and the library feel throughout really pushes the vibe and theme. read more

Went here for my birthday and this was my 2nd time here. I was very disappointed by the service. The server was very rushed and she didn't give us a warm welcome. She wasn't really around, the workers that were dropping off drinks and food didn't look happy where they were not approachable. The only people that were nice was the hostess. The food was good but because of the ambiance we didn't want to stay longer. We were still hungry and could've order more but decided to leave, especially for the high price point I would've except better service. Very disappointing. Don't think we will be coming back. read more

Great food, fresh fish fresh seafood, always great service. Nice and relaxing ambiance. With a great view of shipwrecks read more

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$30 PARKING - HEAD's UP They used to offer the hotel lot free to the public, now it's paid. Our dinner was a bit of a train wreck (waitress forgot to put our order in) so it took 90min - and resulted in a $30 parking fee! The restaurant is fine but not good enough for that kind of surcharge. read more

Love the lobster dynamite and sushi. It's a must stop for us when we are in Kauai. The drinks are good and service top notch. Thank you for always taking good care of us. read more

Great vibes and great cocktails Sushi was yummy too!! We got the edamame, side salad, volcano, crunchy tempora, and i forget the last one but our favorite was the crunchy roll read more

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Great cocktails by our lady Eden and a good night cap. The bar is beautifully decorated and great uplifting light tunes to give a great ambiance. read more

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Classic, old world environment with rich, dark woods and large bar. Beautiful view over the garden area out to the ocean. Our bartender, George, was friendly, professional and attentive. He made very tasty mango martinis and a nice dusty martini. Sushi is the primary focus of the menu and it definitely exceeds expectations. The fish is fresh and plentiful and the rolls are a perfect blend of flavors. Then there is dessert, Tiramisushi. Chocolate bliss with a creamy, melt in your mouth texture. Definitely a must have. We also tried the matcha cheesecake which also melted in your mouth with a nice clean, green tea taste. Always a highlight of our Kauai visit. read more

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Located inside the Grand Hyatt hotel, Stevenson's Library is a restaurant that you should definitely try if you stay at this beautiful resort. Food was good . Service was top notch and staff very helpful l. read more

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This was highly recommended to us and it didn't disappoint. It has a very classy and sophisticated vibe, and service was phenomenal. We got an ocean roll and sashimi, both of which were fantastic. I also adored the tiramisushi. I'd come back just for that. read more

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Views are great the food is great and the staff is absolutely pleasant to speak to. It's a must, we don't stay at the Hyatt but it's a quick Uber over as they have the best restaurants in poipu with an immaculate property on a well kept beach! Go here, you'll love it! read more

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Delicious sushi and cocktails. Very different rolls tha we've had before. Very attentive service. Small issue with the bill which the manager fixed immediately! read more

If I could give 10 stars I would. Coming from a sushi snob this is honestly some of the best sushi I've ever had in my entire life. After every bite, my husband and I found ourselves saying wow.We had the ocean, volcano, spicy tuna, crunchy, and Omakase and every bite was phenomenal. read more

Enjoyed a beautiful dinner here with a pleasant view of the ocean from the hotel resort. Staff was friendly and courteous. The environs were warm and inviting, as well. The menu was small but the selections were all enjoyable. My favorites included the lobster dynamite and sushi pizza. Inventive plays on classics which tasted surprisingly good! I can't speak enough about the staff here. They accepted my last minute reservation even though they were fully committed and even managed to get an ocean view, as well. Special thanks to the team at Stevenson's library for making my dinner a very memorable one Happy Eats! read more

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We love this place. Great food and drinks and great service. Not to mention the view of the ocean. read more

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Very good. We ordered a wide variety of sushi and a couple of the sushi pizzas... plus the Samurai Mule. The food was tasty. Our table agreed the sushi pizzas are a "must." Minor grievance... asked the server to guide us and tell us if we ordered too much. We ended up with waaaaay too much food for six people. Had to take home multiple to-go boxes. So yeah. A trust issue there. But the experience was good. The "library" is great. Would be interested to know how they selected books for it. Would be better if they actually used RLS books or books from his era. But that's nitpicking. read more

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Good. Too expensive. But good. They need more tempura options beyond shrimp tempura. Did I mention it was too expensive?

This restaurant is located in the Grand Hyatt and accessible through the lobby. It's very nicely decorated and spacious. We ordered a couple rolls and drinks. The sushi was amazing. I had the chirashi don and it was really good. The ikura was dressed with a special soy sauce so it was nice to have it different from the norm. The only reason, I'm knocking 2 stars off was because the service was not the greatest. It took forever to get the server's attention and once we got out meals, the busboys tried to take our plates despite us still eating from it yet they didn't want to take the menus. Very strange experience but still yummy food nonetheless! read more

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Absolutely terrible customer service. Attended for my parents 50th wedding anniversary, made a reservation, and hour after our reservation time had passed, our group was asked to leave after we expressed frustration with the entire situation. Completely ruined my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. Never come here for anything. Sushi was subpar, customer service was absolutely horrendous, reservations and origination was worse than customer service. Fire the manager, train his boss, train his boss, train his boss. Altogether absolutely terrible experience. I hope for the better of this hotel that better training of people take place who can manage a poorly staffed poorly equipped restaurant in a resort/hotel. read more

Stevenson Library is an incredible spot! The sushi is amazing--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Their drinks are solid, complementing the food perfectly. The place offers great views and has a sophisticated ambience that creates a classy and relaxing vibe. It's the perfect place for a refined dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a chic, upscale spot! read more

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Ocean view was great, sushi and service were abhorrent. First of all, no service. Ordered ~$150 in sushi and drinks and server never came to our table once while checking in on other tables. Mediocre sushi rolls at best. Rice was clumped and at times pungently sour. The "Kawa" river roll was unseasoned, and had a rough, slimy consistency. You would need either a lot of wasabi or drinks to make these passable. read more

Stevenson's Library - Ocean looks great, sushi and service were abhorrent. - Bars Near Me - Koloa, Hawaii

Not a bad option for food on resort property, sashimi tasted fresh, lots of rolls on the menu. It is pricey for what it is though, which is to be expected as it is in the resort. Overall not a bad option, but also didn't blow us out of the water. read more

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The food was great! Lie particular server wasn't as great. But overall I would still recommend.

Update in response to business owner: The music was electronic dance music, not a library theme or any kind of ode to Robert Louis Stevenson. This reply seems to want to cover something up - have you actually heard what was being played in your restaurant on 5/10/22? read more

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Super nice hotel bar with great sushi. Excellent cocktails and service. Drinks/ food/ atmosphere was all good, would love to spend a few hours there today! read more