“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.“
“Glad I dropped by this spot a few minutes away from the beach. I ordered the Twin fin burger and Tsunami fries. Both packed with flavor and have island/surf themed menu items in this tiny restaurant that can seat 8 people at most. I'll definitely come back again if I get the chance! Have to add that it was a bit pricey and spent around $27 for the double patty burger and Tsunami fries. Lastly the lady wasn't really helpful when I was trying to figure out the self order kiosk. For some reason the meal options didn't match the menu on the wall.“
“This place is huge, and the food is pretty good. I had a Caesar salad and their garlic butter filet mignon bites. Hubby had the Baja Fresh fish tacos. This place is part of the theater next door. Food was great, outdoor atmosphere, TVs in the restaurant. Service was attentive. Would return.“
“There are some really lousy dining options at this part of the island. We really enjoyed our meal at Wranglers. It had been closed all week because of Thanksgiving, but we were glad to see it open and went there on our last night on the island. Great little wedge salad with shrimp, which we’d never seen before, and it was delicious. We weren’t too adventurous with our choice of bacon barbecue cheeseburgers (Wrangler Burgers, I think), but they were really good. The branded bun was a nice touch. The steaks and seafood being served around us looked great. The table next to us said the calamari was excellent, but we didn’t order. Decent beers on tap and a full bar. Live Hawaiian music was definitely a plus. Highly recommend.“
“Had a good time here listening to some music performances. The setup is pretty cool open air with food and drinks available. Staff were all very attentive and fun. Food was tasty and not a terrible wait like mentioned in another review. They have special procedures if it is a big/busy night and the staff will give you instructions. Read them :)“
“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!!“
“Went on a Friday night and Parking lot was full but not too many customers inside. It was a rainy night and the parking lot is gravel so a lot of water puddles and not a safe walk. The food is pricey but it was good. Had the shrimp pasta and shared a couple of sushi rolls which tasted great. The half portions are big. Nice piano playing.“
“Food was very good however the mai frozen tai cocktail was forgettable and expensive . It was one on the poorest I've had. The hula dancer was excellent and the music was good. The ambience was excellent. That alone made the dinner worth it.“
“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.“
“Definitely improved from last time. Maybe it was because we had a large party of 15, but the service was much better and the food was more worth it. I had the fish tacos again and they were better and came with a great salsa. The sweet potato fries were crispy. They also served us complimentary popovers with butter, which were much appreciated.“
“Biggest mistake I made on this vacation was waiting until our last day to come here. I seriously would have wanted to dine here at least 3 more times. Every dish was fantastic and fresh. The beet salad for some reason was my favorite. We ordered all of the desserts and shared and argued about which one was best.“