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The Beach House

3.7 (3.1k reviews)
Closed 3:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Romantic
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Arcadia W.

A lovely Hawaiian dinner. Y'all it's family friendly! There are a few kid menu items available with plenty of non alcoholic beverages for the kiddos. Such a beautiful setting and the food still delivered a pleasant culinary experience. Everyone enjoyed their meal and bread and olive oil was provided complimentary. The mai tai's were excellent and service was spectacular! Pro tip: make dinner reservations an hour before sunset for the most beautiful view.

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Joe R.

This restaurant came recommended on behalf of some family/friends who had spent time in Kauai and, while the experience was overall very good, there are a couple reasons I've giving it 4 stars instead of 5. First off, this place is absolutely stunning, especially at sunset, and the constant buzz of guests certainly indicates the restaurant does well for itself. One of the most beautiful places I had the opportunity to eat on the island. Second, the food is amazing! I ordered their seared ahi tuna, which is day boat (meaning it's caught that very same day). It was sooo fresh, a great portion size, and the jalapeño potatoes and soy/ginger type sauce it comes served with is mind blowingly good. Debatably the best ahi tuna steak I've had in my life! The only reasons I give it four stars is because service was a bit slow and because of the price point. Though it's hard to blame them with how busy the restaurant was, we were seated late and ended up spending about 2.5 hours at the restaurant, which is longer than I would've liked to spend at dinner. The price was also a bit elevated (ex: a salad with chicken is $33), though I can't say I'm too surprised being that it's Hawai'i. Overall, a great dinner spot, and an especially great spot if you're celebrating a special occasion or a nice night out!

Danielle R.

My parents came here on their honeymoon over 35 years ago, and told us we had to swing by here to catch some of the best sunsets ever. They were not wrong in that fact! We had a reservation at 8:15 and made sure to show up early to watch the sunset. It was spectacular. When it was time to check in, we were told it would just be a few minutes, but unfortunately we waited 30 minutes later. We finally got seated, and were greeted with water and warm bread (amazing bread by the way). I don't eat much seafood besides shrimp, so was hoping they'd have some good non seafood options, but they didn't have a ton, so I got the arugula and goat cheese salad with chicken. The salad was decent, but not $33 worth. The chicken itself was $13. Overall good experience but wouldn't come back again unless it was to watch the sunset with some drinks

Rachael C.

This place is awesome! It is very expensive, but you get what you pay for. Our server, Andy was phenomenal. He was very attentive and friendly. Best service we had on the island was from Andy. The food was pretty good too. The view is unbelievable.

Keiki Fish * grilled fish, ulu mashed potatoes, broccoli, lemon butter
David E.

This restaurant sits perfectly on the ocean and in a great spot. We took pictures during sunset then had dinner. It was so beautiful. The dinner and service was beautiful. Our server was so kind and attentive and personal. My only negative on the food was the fish dishes didn't have enough sauce. The ratio seemed a bit off. However it was so good. Scallops = yes I'd get again Ulu Ravioli = amazing and my child favorite. She'd get it over and over again. Such a special place to celebrate. Must go!

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Ashley E.

Great service and ambiance! They called me prior to my reservation to see if I wanted a lei at my table ($20 additional charge), and I loved that attention to detail. Obviously I got the lei! I celebrated my birthday here and the waitress brought me a to-go dessert free of charge. My filet was cooked perfectly. The Mai Tai was great. The String Beans were great! I have tried to recreate them at home. I loved the lemon aioli that came with the crab cakes. The only thing I disliked were the cucumbers, as they lacked flavor. Everything else was perfection. I will be returning during my next trip to Kauai.

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Berna D.

First of all there was little to know parking and the valle was rude!!!! Rudely enough as me and my (Ex) husband got seated the tables were extremely wet and stunk like mildew. Unfortunately I tripped on the way in because of how rocky the shoreline was!!!!!!!! Ouch! More over the food was not at all worth the price very salty and tasted like the OCEAN!!!!!! DO NOT GO TO THE BEACH HOUSE!!!!!!!!!! OR PREPARE TO BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!!! I WARNED YOU!

Matthew J.

I had heard great things about The Beach House in Kauai. The sunset views, the food, and the vibe. However, I was not expecting what I got. Our waiter was above amazing. Giving us everything and more that we asked for. The view was one of the best sunsets I have ever experienced. Oh, and the food was delightful. I started with their signature Monkeypod Mai Tai to go with my appetizer. The Mai Tai ha Kula Organic Silver and Dark Rums, Fresh Lime Juice, House Made Macadamia Nut Orgeat, Orange Curacao, and Honey Lillikoi Foam. We had the house made focaccia that was beyond heavenly. And then the Coconut Shrimp that had Coconut Sauce, Ginger, Garlic, Jalapeno Relish, Cilantro and Lime. For my main I went with the Seared Ahi Steak that was served with Jalapeno Mashed Potatos, Chili Broccoli, and a Soy Sesame Maui Onion Sauce. To close out the meal I had an Espresso Martini made with House Made Cold Brew Extract, Pau Vodka, Local Koloa Coffee Rum, and Vanilla Bean Syrup. The dessert was a magnificent Coconut Creme Brulee with House Made Ginger Snap Cookies. ___________

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James K.

Yes, yes, yes! This place is amazing. This was my second time here and it is now a staple when on island. To be fair, I love pretty much all the "monkey pod/Merriman" restaurants. (This one may have the most challenging parking so prepare to valet or look for a spot. The valet will send you a link to pay digitally which is nice) Love the Beach House though. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with aloha and the vibes are high. The views are amazing. Highly recommend coming at sunset but to do so you'll most likely need a rezi in advance. Aside from all that the food is delicious and a mai tai is a must!

Tim T.

Absolutely incredible location. We were treated amazing! Chef Omar made our visit extremely special and will be an experience we'll always remember. This is a must go restaurant.

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Rich S.

The best thing about this place is the ambience, it's amazing! Food was outstanding too. You get big portions but yes it's expensive. Excellent service too. You gotta go at least on e for a sunset dinner here.

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Tola O.

3.5 stars. Absolutely stunning view from the restaurant with a fantastic view of poipu beach. Definitely dine at sunset or grab drinks. Had a Lovely table inside but was right at the border of the open window to outdoors. Make sure to come With a full wallet though-the food is definitely spendy which doesn't equate to value/taste IMO. I had the seafood pasta which was 70$, unfortunately served chilly because of cold goat cheese in the pasta. I wasn't a fan. But other dishes were decent and the service was kind! Come for the view, maybe just drinks?

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Dave F.

We made reservations at the beach house for dinner set the time so we could watch the slow sunset while finishing our meal. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. Our waitress review some highlights from the menu and we ordered a before meal cocktail. I had the scallops (yum) and salad. Great food service and beautiful location for sunset viewing.

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Beautiful view, delicious apps, and the best mai tai I've ever had! We were lucky to get one of the outside couch/table combos.

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On Open Table you can request Bar with ocean facing or standard. Which would give you the best view of the ocean? From the photos, the bar area is a little pushed back from the windows.

You are correct the bar is pushed back so it's better to sit closer to the window in regular tables The bar has some ofean facing has views, but you get better views of the ocean if you sit at the tables that are right next to the windows.

Do they ever have live music in evenings?

When I was there on the 4th of July there was no live music. I have been there several times and did not hear any live music.

Can you order food at the bar?

Yes

Required attire are shorts permitted with flip flops and button down shirt?

Yes, I called the restaurant they said yes and then me and the family showed up in our shorts, T-shirt's & flip flops. Most everyone was casual but it was a mixture of fancy clothes & casual street wear.

Now that the fabulous Peter Merriman is an owner of the restaurant, has the food and service risen to his wonderful standards?

My opinion differs from the other answer, I actually think yes. All of the proteins are locally sourced, the menu is streamlined right now because of covid with problems with availability and also a smaller kitchen crew, but the are consistently… 

Anybody know what their happy hour entails? Like what discount and what is discounted?

In Hawaii all islands happy hour is very short. Usually 2:30-3:30 or 3:30-500. They have a few appetizers at a discounted price and beer is around $5.… 

What is the dress?

It can be just about anything, Nice shorts and shirt all the way to a suit. Make reservations so you are there for sunset.

Does this place sell gift cards online or over the phone?

I would assume so. If you are buying a gift card, you are going to make someone happy. Tell them to make reservations an hour or so before sunset.

Is it really not good for kids? Even if we come in the afternoon? Or sit outside when open?

They are very accommodating and welcome families but it is pricey. The atmosphere is very friendly not stuffy. I booked a reservation during sunset, which is the best time to go.

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