Would come here again and again and again! Lovely atmosphere and service was great. The food is delicious. I had a poke bowl and my husband had the tuna sandwich. Everything was very fresh and flavorful. I loved the sauce on the poke bowl. Drinks were delicious as well and they had a fabulous drink menu so it was hard to decide what to order! read more

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Last night in Hawaii and we got 2 bar seats at the last minute. Reservations for this place were not available, as there seems to be only a couple "sit-down restaurants" on the North Shore. But the friendly staff found us a spot, despite showing up last minute. (the place we tried to go was closed for technical issues?) Our Waitress was super fun. FURIKAKE FRIES...??? That's a thing? It is, and they're great. Plus a Pina Colada Tres Leches dessert???? (thank goodness it was small, b/c we ate so much this trip) ONLY REGRET was there was a cute lil' KITTEN waiting outside for scraps. I should've brought him a piece a fish. Next time, Kitty. read more

First off our server Carlos absolutely made the entire experience even more special! My husband had the seafood curry that he loved and I had the seared Ahi! We were seated by the window and had a great time watching the rain and the waterfalls! It was a perfect portion We are definitely returning read more

Beautiful views and excellent food and cocktails. Our server was very good as well - super courteous, attentive without being overly so. We just popped in for snacks; the wings were so good we got a second order. The smoked fish dips was also very tasty. We had other dinner reservations that night but plan to head back for dinner. The menu looked really good and interesting. read more

The Terrace - The views in Hanalei - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

The dinner enters here were great. The appetizers were just okay. The Caesar wasn't my favorite. Service was great. Ambiance was incredibly cute and lots of greenery and lights. Expect to wait if you don't have a reservation though read more

We went a little after sunset so we didn't get to see the light but it was still very nice to be seated on the second floor with open air to see the sights of the mountain side. The workers were very sweet and frequently checking in on us! They gave us a rec too when we asked but too bad they ran out that day! Each bite of food was delicious!! read more

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Fun happy hour with fair prices on food and drinks. The drinks and food we ordered were delicious! Try the poke nachos, they are very good! The coconut shrimp was just okay. The crab cakes were good. Our service was okay. If you are not in a hurry go here, the views are fantastic! read more

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Fantastic. When you visit Hawaii you start to get used to how expensive everything is. The worst is when you are already paying high Hawaii prices for a meal at a restaurant and the food and/or service is mediocre so you walk away feeling extra ripped off. NOT HERE! Probably because this isn't in a fancy resort area or with a view of the water. But it has a nice view of across the street to the mountains from the upstairs dining area. All the food was excellent, great portions and surprisingly reasonable prices! Burger was excellent. Best fish sandwich I've ever had in 10 trips to Hawaii, they cooked the fish medium rare and it was a very big piece. Note that it's open air with no A/C so can feel a bit steamy on a hot day. Wish it were easier to find more places like this throughout Hawaii. read more

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Came here for the first time with Kauaian north shore resident Joe K who said this has been here for a long time but changed ownership about a year ago...and he made sure to mention the change of hands was a great improvement. We just planned on a happy hour visit (230 - 500pm daily except wednesdays since they're closed) so ordered a couple of the happy hour margaritas, guava for me and mango for Joe along with a few things from the pupu menu. Joe's been here quite a few times so he insisted we get the Pok'e Nachos, this was really good. There was a good amount of pok'e that tasted fresh and sat atop fried wonton chips. Small cubes of avocado and some pickled red onion topped it all along with sriracha and wasabi aioli. Super tasty for sure and my favorite of the 3 pupus we ordered. Besides the Pok'e nachos we got the Teriyaki chicken skewers and deep fried Calamari. Both of these were good as well with the skewers edging out the calamari...the skewers had a heavy sear which gave both the chicken and the red bell peppers a nice charred hint. Mid-meal we refreshed our drinks with a Mai Tai for me ( they call it a Tai-Mai Bikini ) and Joe got a Lemon Drop. Once again both were really good. I liked that they used Koloa spiced rum as well as a Koloa dark rum float and the traditional orgeat in the Mai tai. Service was friendly and attentive and the server even recognized Joe and thanked him for dining here again. Hours are 11am to 9pm daily except Wednsdays. read more

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What an expensive place, and not worth the hype!! They give good service, but it's not what I would call perfect or worth 20% tip. They don't even give you the opportunity to reconsider a lower rate; they start right at 20%. Talking about tipping culture going bad. They gave me a curry dish for seafood, which was very salty. I don't think their drinks are that great, and I really resented that tipping so high. I can't even say that you pay for the view, because the view is not that great. The bathroom was dirty, and I had to tell the attendance to keep an eye on it because there were towels everywhere. I would never go back there. read more

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Ended up coming here with some friends and my girlfriend and overall this restaurant seemed to be targeting a nicer, more upscale type of vibe. Not something terribly dressy but definitely a nice place to go to for dinner. Service was good and our waiter was friendly, so no complaints in that department. My party got a few appetizers: Crabcakes, Poke Nachos and Ceviche. Of the three, the crabcakes were my absolutely favorite. They were cooked beautifully and had nice texture, used real crab, and their flavor was not overpowered by the salsa nor the aioli. The ceviche was deliciously refreshing! Unfortunately the nachos were subpar with an imbalanced amount of ingredients provided in the dish. For mains, I got the Braised Beef Short Rib and it was the clearly the best dish in the group. The short ribs were beautiful cooked, tender, and fell off the bone, one hardly had to chew the meat. Flavors overall were on point and played really well with the mashed potatoes. The rest of the party got the Salmon Penne and the Bulgogi Bowl. The bulgogi bowl was not enjoyable at all to me. I felt the bulgogi was on the bland side. The penne was just alright. The salmon was particularly overpowering in flavor, so the flavor of the white sauce got lost. I really enjoyed my food selections but some of the other things I got to try were not on par. Overall I'd rate this place a 3.5/5 average, rounded to 4. read more

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When my husband and I arrived, this place was really busy. They told us the wait would be 15 minutes, but it only ended up being about 5. Once we sat down, we were given waters and greeted by our waiter Carlos. He was super kind from the first interaction until the end of the night. We were ready to order our drinks and meals once he got to us. We got a Diet Coke and Sauvignon blanc to drink. The Diet Coke was very good! We ordered the calamari to start, and the seared ahi and the lobster and shrimp raviolis as our mains. My husband got the seared ahi cooked medium rare, and it was absolutely incredible. The Okinawa sweet potatoes on the side came with a great sauce on top and were really unique and delicious. The asparagus was good too! The lobster and shrimp ravioli were perfect. They came in a sage-garlic butter sauce that was out of this world. The garlic bread was a yummy addition. Our drinks came out and then shortly after our entrees. When Carlos saw that those came out before our entrees, he immediately went to the kitchen to make sure the calamari came out quickly. I wasn't planning on mentioning this in the review because it was a nonissue for us, but they ended up comping us the appetizer. This was above and beyond hospitality to us. I absolutely loved the vibes here! Everything from the people to the food was awesome! We hope to be back someday!! read more

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The Terrace in Hanalei Bay is such a gem. The food was super yummy -- fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a long relaxed day on the North Shore. Our server was incredibly kind and welcoming, the kind of hospitality that immediately puts you at ease. The restaurant itself is cozy and comfortable, with that true North Shore Hawai'i vibe -- breezy, warm, and beautifully laid-back. It feels like you're tucked into the best part of Kaua'i. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, great people, and that unmistakable Hanalei magic. read more

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I've tried their short rib with mashed potatoes and it was phenomenal and I tried the short rib sandwich, both 10/10. Service is great and I love that they have walk-in seating available, that's uncommon for a gourmet restaurant. The ambiance is 1,000,000/10, fancy but rustic atmosphere, very clean, a view of the massive Hawaiian mountains with a waterfall, the restaurant is upstairs which I like, there is a lounge, and their bathrooms are as high quality as a home bathroom. Overall one of the best restaurants i've ever been to. read more

Upstairs restaurant with plenty of seating. We got a table right the rail. No windows. My fish sandwich was so good and filling. Didn't need the fries but tried a few, too full from sandwich. read more

The Terrace - Local fish sandwich. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Terrace views of Hanalei and town below make this spot an excellent choice for a fantastic experience. Though this location has had two or three different owners and names while I've been here, what is presented now is an exquisitely crafted menu that is a great complement to the view. We took our friend last night and were blessed with a table at the window. I've been several times under this ownership so I think I can confidently recommend EVERYTHING on the menu. Last night was no exception. The specials menu had seafood enchiladas in light of cinco de mayo. Of course I had to order them and they were not just good. They were great! The rice and black beans were a perfect touch. By the way, excellent ice tea. Unsweetened yet flavorful and thirst quenching. Gage was our attentive waiter. Very pleasant and professional. Make reservations well in advance (like, days ahead) as they do book up most nights. read more

We stopped here for lunch last week and we enjoyed it very much. My husband had Cuban sandwich and the Pussy Grabs Back pale ale. He wanted to order that beer just so he could say that out loud. Lol I had the salmon and it was excellent. We would dine there again next time we're in Kauai. read more

The Terrace - Salmon over rice with pickled veggies and avocado - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Great food and ambiance and service is wonderful. Located on the second floor, pretty big place, very airy, feels very tropical m. I had the beet salad which was pretty good! read more

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Pros: wonderful views, decent happy hour. Burger was delicious, loaded fries were good! I'd say overall the service was great, food was also tasty. Cons: Prices were pretty expensive but still a great place to get some food! Drinks were tad pricey if you ask me at 15-18$ per drink. read more

The Terrace is a welcome respite for locals in Hanalei. Incredible space with views to die for. Reliably good drinks and food. Rarities in Hanalei. Service always spot on whether at the bar or a table. read more

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What a great find visiting Hanalei in Kauai. I was so hungry looking for breakfast and couldn't find what I wanted. This opens at 11:00 so switched for lunch. Beautiful view. Had veggie burger. Full bar. Gage was the best server. Big smile and always checking in read more

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5 stars for service and the best server you could ask for! Noah was so pleasant, friendly, happy and genuinely interested in us. He was the highlight of our meal here. 4 stars for the view and ambience. We were seated at the front so we could view and mountains and have the lovely Kauai air on us. 3 stars for the food. We ordered the grilled Terrace Salad. Not great, but loved the generous topping of tomatoes and olives, but really bland lettuce as not much dressing to speak of. I had a topping of fresh grilled mahi-mahi mani, but it was seriously over cooked and dry. Thank you manager for removing the charge for the dried out fish. Go here for the cocktails and view, stay for the bar food if you choose. read more

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In a blind taste test of the food between here and Kalypso down the street you and no one else would be able to tell the difference. Both places serve about the same genre of bar food. Ordinary recipes and quality even at their best. What makes The Terrace here more enjoyable than Kalypso is the 2nd floor location and the far superior service. Bambie and I got a front row seat at the edge of the lanai with the view of glorious downtown Hanalei. The evening breeze was gentle. We also won the experience jackpot with Noah as our server. He's friendly, engaging, authentic, cheerful, helpful honest and true. In my many, many years of visiting Kauai he's among the nicest persons I've ever met here. Bambie ordered a cooked romaine heart salad with a piece of grilled mahi-mahi on top. The fish was overcooked so much that she left 1/2 uneaten of it on the plate. Management did take the charge off the bill. My fish and chips were unremarkable. Same overcooked mahi mahi in a batter coated and fried version. I liked the crispy french fries. I shared the romaine salad. Didn't like it much. The cooked head of lettuce was not enjoyable. The bar has plenty of featured drinks. The wine list is short. I did drink two different glasses of wine, both European and decent. The Terrace benefits of elevated ratings by dint of location. Everyone loves the restaurants in an exotic vacationland. I call it the halo effect. Everything glows a little brighter when you're visiting a pretty place far from home. Indeed, only a person with a stone cold dead heart would loudly complain about The Terrace when it is smack dab in the middle of this Hawaiian paradise. So, if you are a food snob reign in your culinary expectations. Just arrive hungry and thirsty, consume thoughtfully. Enjoy the ambience. Aloha! read more

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Delicious food, great views (if you get a table in the main area), and fast service. We didn't have a reservation and it was about a 15-20 min wait time to get a table. The menu is varied - you get a mix of pastas, currys, burgers etc so they had something for everyone - and vegetarian/pescatarian options too. The food took a while to come out but it was very busy so it was understandable. We tried the seafood curry (very flavorful), mahi mahi with tiger shrimp (the mango sauce was a very delicious pairing with this fish), and the veggies penne pasta that came in a avocado coconut sauce which was the favorite dish for everyone on our table. We also really enjoyed the furikake fries. Overall - a great dining experience, prices are kauai standard so definitely on the higher side. read more

The Terrace - Seafood curry, vegetarian pasta and mahi mahi with shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Finally, a solid meal while on this island! Having been disappointed multiple times since arriving three days ago, we gave The Terrace a try thanks to the recommendation of our shuttle driver. She said, "They have a good burger," and she was right. They also have the only good iced tea I've had since arriving here. I don't understand how it can be so hard to brew tea. The Cubano was not as good as the burger, thanks to the pork being a bit on the tough side. We asked for salads on the side, rather than fries. The greens were fresh, but all they did was throw some grated carrots on top and tack on a $3.00 up charge. Good grief. Service was absolutely outstanding, and we were fortunate enough to be seated at the window , which was appreciated. The place was clean, comfortable, and easily accessible. I'd go back for that burger and tea. read more

The Terrace - Cubano and burger with "salads" - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Only negative, parking was a pain, a lot of other businesses share the parking lot with the restaurant. Nice open air ambiance, friendly staff, service was good and food was ono! We started with the furikake fries, had the braised short rib, seafood linguine, mahi-mahi and shrimp and the furikake ahi katsu sandwich. Everyone was very happy with their choices! Highly recommend! read more

Well, worth the trip up the stairs. I am so sick of greasy bar food while I'm on vacation. The food is clean, healthy, beautiful food. they do have bar food selections, but I promise you it's not a grease pit. The manager is named Miguel and he is a master. I watched every server anticipated every need, accommodated every request and made it look seamless. We were sitting at the back wall so I had a perfect view and was amazed . This is absolutely the best run restaurant I have ever been to, the food and the food selection are really good. I had crabcakes, I would delete the sauce next time, and just ask for a lemon. They were very good. It was watching like viewing a beautiful Swiss watch running perfectly. I highly recommend this place. read more

We tried restaurants all around the island and this was one of our favorites! The ono dip was delicious (particularly with the bread, not the chips), as were the ahi nachos. I got a burger but was too full to eat it, but it was also delicious from the 2 bites I had. Fun vibes & good service, and I'm sure a beautiful spot during sunset (we were there after(. read more

The Terrace - Ono dip - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

The ambiance is great with a view of the northern mountains. The service/staff is quick, attentive and friendly . One dish that stood out was the seafood curry. Amazing flavoring! Highly suggest. I got the mahi & tiger shrimp combo. It was pretty good but nothing I would rant or rave about. Mahi could have used a little more flavor and to be cooked maybe 30 seconds less but otherwise it was good! Great date night spot! read more

A little light on service but heavy on Quality and Taste! The tempura sandwich (Fish of the Day) Mahi was phenomenal! Huge thick cut of fish with thin but super crispy fried batter. The logo branded brioche roll was soft and buttered and the slice of white onion amazingly sweet. We started with the NZ clams in broth that were to die for! Cubano was generous and the smoky kalua pork made it extra special. Nice mocktails too! read more

The Terrace - Tempura Mahi Mahi sandwich - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

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We ordered the Terrace Burger and the Greens, Beets and Goat Cheese Salad. I really enjoyed my salad and hubby liked his burger. Prices were average for the area and service was good. We were able to snag a spot at the bar, but it was busy, so a reservation might be the smart way to go! read more

This was a nice spot for sure. That view is to die for! We loved just chilling there enjoying the mountains with a perfect breeze as we chilled and drank. We were hoping to try more food but unfortunately we order just the right amount and we have to say our favorite was the furikake fries. We know we wanna get those again. Our server was super nice and ordered and brought our food out so fast. We want to try to hit this place up again before we leave! read more

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We were out for a drive to Princeville and kept on going for a little exploring. Hanalei is a cute town with the Terrace right in the center, you can't miss it since it's the only place with a 2nd floor open air seating area. We sat at the bar and ordered a couple of local brews. My wife and l like to sample something new when we are out and the description of the Furikake Fries sounded worth a try. These fries are beer drinking fries. Pickled onions, black and white sesame seeds, and a delicious aioli sauce. I can't give my rating based on food since we just had an app, but a place like this with great service, nice choice of beers and a full bar with a view, 5 stars for me. I'd recommend a traveler to stop in and give it a try. It was late lunch hour and the place was busy mid-week. I saw a comment that it's a bit pricey, It's Kauai, it's going to be pricey but I feel like I get my moneys worth with the views and the friendly locals. read more

The Terrace - Furikake Fries...yum! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Beautiful restaurant. Great views. I had the Mahi Mahi with the tiger shrimp. It was ok. The sauce and the tiger shrimp were good. I'd go back and try something else. The waitress was very nice and the service was good. read more

The Terrace - View - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii

Very pretty place with a great view! Some of the staff, like our water, was friendly, but others gave us annoyed looks just for existing. To start, from fave to least fave, my friends and I got the Ceviche (every bite was absolutely delicious and I wish I didn't have to share it! The chips were delicious and we received the perfect amount for the dish), Crab Cakes (first bite and you can tell it's real crab. I don't get crab cakes often, but I would if they all tasted like this), and the Poke Nachos (honestly, super disappointing. Too many chips, a sad amount of avocado, and not enough tuna for the price. My advice: skip the dish). For dinner, from fave to least fave, I got to try the Braised Beef Short Rib (incredible and perfectly cooked! It just fell apart and melted in my mouth every bite. My only critique is there was A LOT of gravy), Salmon Penne (salmon was extremely fishy tasting, but the pasta itself was good. Artichokes were an unnecessary addition), and the Bulgogi Bowl (the only thing I enjoyed about the dish was the rice. Kimchi was too vinegary, coleslaw was soggy, and the bulgogi was dry. Thankfully, this wasn't my dish so I didn't have to eat more than the bite I tried). I preferred the appetizers to the meals themselves. I would come back again though. read more

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Carlos served us with a smile and an upbeat attitude. We enjoyed the beautiful view from our table and had high hopes for happy hour! We were sat fairly quickly as we were there around the beginning of happy hour and ordered a mango margarita, coconut shrimp and a poke bowl. The mango margarita was delicious and not artificial. The coconut shrimp was just ok sadly- I love getting coconut shrimp when on island but it wasn't very fresh or coconut-y... SAD! The poke bowl was the best item I tasted. It was quite saucy and very filling! Overall, it was an overpriced okay meal with a great view. read more

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Hungry in Hanalei? Solid American cuisine. Fair pricing given the location. On the second floor with a fantastic view of the mountain range. The service was swift and efficient, Cam was patient and got the food out quickly. If you go during happy hour, they offer a slimmed down menu, that is about $2 off each item. read more

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Trying fresh, and I mean FRESH, Mahi-Mahi Fish and Chips was a culinary revelation--like the fish practically swam onto my plate. The Espresso Martini, had a caramel twist so unexpected. Carlos, our server, was clearly juggling more tables than he had hands, thanks to the flood of hungry patrons. Bless him, though--he powered through like a champ. The open-air vibe was charming, complete with local sparrows staging a crumb heist right under our noses. The pièce de résistance? A sparrow dropped a "gift" from above, narrowly missing a woman's plate but landing squarely on her table. I gallantly offered her my napkin like some sort of modern-day knight in shining... paper. She thanked me with the kind of gratitude usually reserved for saving someone from a burning building. All in all, dinner and birdwatching with a side of slapstick comedy 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Our server, Carlos, was very nice, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable. We enjoyed their poke bowl very much as they serve locally caught tuna. They have happy hour 2:30-5 so we tried their sweet and spicy chicken wings, coconut shrimp, and a mango margarita. The drink wasn't bad, I didn't try the coconut shrimp but I believe it was enjoyable, the chicken wings were not very tasty. I asked my server if they were crispy and not too sweet, he said yes to both. Come to find out they weren't very crispy at all and they were too sweet for my liking. I didn't complain though as the server was very nice and it wasn't a big deal since they were discounted for happy hour. The view from the restaurant is beautiful looking at the Hanalei mountains. We may try their fish and chips since they use local caught fish for that as well when we're back for our 5th annual trip! read more

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The service was incredibly fast and friendly, the views of the mountain were stunning, and the food was delicious - what more could you ask for! I ordered the seafood pasta (there's squid which may not be some people's preference, so fair warning if you're not a squid fan) and my husband got the burger. He stands by the burger was the best burger he has ever had. read more

The Terrace - Dining views - Asian Fusion Near Me - Hanalei, Hawaii