“Fun little place to find up in the mountains. And wow the Portuguese stew was delicious and they make a mighty good bloody Mary. The woman that worked at the bar was also a delight to chat with... Took her a little time I think to trust us, I'm sure there's a lot of tourists that come through but everybody was very nice and friendly. It was a great stop and glad we had the experience.“
“The taste is very good. It tastes like eating Japanese French food. The sauces on both the fish and meat are very delicious.This quality and this price? ! cheap! I feel that. The atmosphere is nice too. The atmosphere of the staff is also good. This is a restaurant that I would like to visit again when I come to Hawaii Island.“
“Best place for cocktails and delicious food in a casually elegant welcoming environment. Great people, delicious food, a beautiful wine list, and tasty cocktails. It my favourite Waimea happy hour and dinner spot. Love the people who make it happen!“
“We loved this restaurant. We went there for our anniversary dinner, and even though we made a late reservation they were able to seat us right by the ocean balcony. The host, manager and waitress were all extremely helpful and considerate. The food was AMAZING, and the atmosphere was pleasant and casual. The music was a little loud, but when they put us out by the ocean all we could hear were the waves so it didn't matter anymore. I can honestly say I have never had a more pleasant dining experience and would recommend this place to anyone. While expensive, I can honestly say that by the end of the meal I would have paid double and still been ok with it (but I'm glad I didn't have to ?). We liked it so much we are planning to go back at least one more time before we leave the island. 5 out of 5 stars- hands down!“
“Hale Kai is all about the ocean views, but the food makes it worth whatever wait you will have. First time there, we enjoyed the chicken tacos and grilled swordfish sandwich, both delicious. Later in our stay, the grilled ono and hamburger were solid if not spectacular. Had to end up vacation with Kona Coffee Mud Pie -- oh my was it exceptionally tasty!!“
“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.“
“Our 2nd time to visit in a week so you know we are fans. The appetizer of Brussels sprouts is OUTSTANDING so we got that again. My husband had the filet, which he loved. It was 5PM on a Sunday & they were out of A1 steak sauce. I had the Bungalow salad & it was excellent. The hot rolls & butter are amazing. Our guest had the Creole shrimp & crab pasta dish & she enjoyed it as well. Key Lime Pie is a must for dessert - tangy & delicious. Our server, Tara, is wonderful, attentive & helpful with suggestions. We had requested to be in her section again & was fortunate enough to be able to sit in a booth that she handled. Overall, a wonderful meal & we will be back.“